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: Octogenarian Show
Call for Entry: September Small Image, October/November Wildlife in Art
FAA DIGITAL GALLERY
ART WITHOUT WALLS
- Current Exhibit: Time, Architecture, Motion
- Show Dates: July 1 – Sept 30, 2026
- Media: digital fine art, photography, and AI-assisted artwork by local and regional artists.
If you’re interested in exhibiting in the Digital Gallery. Please send an email to [email protected]
Show us the beauty of the wild! Foothills Art Association invites all artists to submit their original fine art celebrating wildlife as the central focus to our biggest exhibition of the year.
Juried show open to all with $2500 in cash and prizes. Submit up to 4 original pieces online.
- Registration Deadline: October 15, 2026 (by 6:00 PM)
- Exhibition Dates: October 27 – December 2, 2026
- Artist Reception: Saturday, November 7, 2026 (2:00 – 5:00 PM)
Become involved!
Volunteer, meet the local art community, attend demos and workshops, exhibit your art, and enter juried competitions.Join our art community.
Current Exhibition
Our August exhibition, hanging 8/7/26 to 9/2/26 is the Octogenarian Show. This show honors talented artists over the age of 80 with a lifetime of dedication and creative expression.
The Art of Inventory: Maintaining Your Legacy — Sept 4, 5:30–7 PM
Presented by Duke Windsor. Why documenting your art matters — for legacy, and peace of mind.
Free and open to the public. Refreshments provided.
Follow-up hands-on class: Sept 6, 12:30–2 PM — $30, payable at the class.
September Art Show
The Small Image Show is a celebration of creativity on a miniature scale. Visitors can explore an exhibition where every piece proves that powerful art does not require large canvases.
Featured Artist August 2026
August features our annual Octogenarian Exhibition, a special showcase honoring the talent and experience of our older artists. Because all gallery space is devoted to this celebration, we will not feature an individual artist this month. In October, we invite you to enjoy the whimsical art of Sharon Finzi.
PEOPLES CHOICE JUNE 2026
Gary Burch is the People’s Choice winner for July with his painting “Another Summer”.
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.