Art is for Everyone!
Foothills Art Association is a 501c3 community art association that hosts monthly exhibitions, supports working artists and keeps our gallery open to the community Tuesday through Saturday.
Visit. Connect. Be inspired.
Gallery hours: Tuesday through Saturday, 11 am to 4 pm.
Location: Porter Hall, La Mesa
Current Exhibition: Summer Sol
Call for Entry: July Favorite Things
FAA DIGITAL GALLERY
ART WITHOUT WALLS
- Current Exhibit: Time, Architecture, Motion
- Show Dates: June 1 – 30, 2026
- Media: digital fine art, photography, and AI-assisted artwork by local and regional artists
Become involved!
Volunteer, meet the local art community, attend demos and workshops, exhibit your art, enter competitions.
Current Exhibition
“Summer Sol”, June 5th – June 29th. Reception Friday, June 12th, 4-6 pm. Live music, refreshments, art.
Calligraphy Demo and Class
June 4th, 5:30-7, free and open to the public. Workshop June 6th, 12:30 – 3:30.
Enter the upcoming exhibit
We invite all member artists to participate in our upcoming “Favorite Things” exhibition.
FEATURED ARTIST JUNE 2026
Esther Beish shares her colorful artistic vision.
PEOPLES CHOICE MAY 2026
Donovan Muir is the People’s Choice winner for May with his wood relief piece “Volcano”.
Artist Meetups
Foothills Art Association’s Artist Meetups are a relaxed, collaborative space for member artists to connect and create. Artists bring their current projects and a snack and enjoy a supportive social gathering.
Wordell Critique Group
Second Monday of the month 10:00-12:00
The Wordell group encourages growth and development, providing valuable insights and encouragement
San Diego Drawing Guild Wednesdays, 10:00-2:00 Weekly
The San Diego Drawing Guild explores the possibilities of colored pencil, pastel and graphite art. Currently at capacity.
Oil & Acrylic Painting Group, 2nd, 3rd, 4th Thursday 11am -1pm
The Oil and Acrylic Painting (welcoming experimental water media/mixed painting techniques) is dedicated to mastery of oil and acrylic.
Watercolor Painting Group Fridays 10:00-1:30
The watercolor group is a community of artists brought together by a shared passion for the medium of watercolor painting..
Life Drawing Group
3rd Monday of each month from 10:30 am to 12:30pm.
Drawing from life is a skill that enriches all artists, regardless of their chosen medium. This group is open to nonmembers.