Established in 1965 the guild is dedicated to furthering artistic understanding and fosters artist growth of members and the community. As a non-profit we are managed by an all volunteer membership and host the Off Track Gallery, where you will find skilled visual artists and their works, at our current location, 937 S. Coast Hwy, Encinitas, CA. 92024.

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Saturday, September 15, 2012

Celebrating Our Artists - 4 weeks of Artists

Meet  Bobbie Harrington, the first of four "featured artists"  displaying on October 13th from 5: to 7:30pm at our Off Track Gallery in Encinitas.



As a child, Bobbi already had the passion of an artist as she was always drawing. At the age of 13, she began oil painting. She is primarily self-taught, but has taken lessons from many great teachers over the years. In return, for over 30 years, she has been teaching others who share her passion.

Bobbi has had numerous one-woman exhibitions within the United States. She created an eight-plate series for Lenox titled: "Just Cubs" in the early 1990's. More recently, she completed murals for a pediatric complex, which included waiting rooms, hallways and offices. One of her dolphin paintings was licensed for t-shirts that sold in Japan. She was also invited to show in an exhibition at the San Diego Natural History Museum where she sold some works as well.

She enjoys taking photos of all subject matter, drawing and painting everything from portraits to sea and landscapes, animals to floral and much more. Bobbi paints in oil, watercolor and acrylic, and occasionally plays with pastels. She often demonstrates a photorealistic style that is meticulous in detail and sumptuous in color, form and range of subject matter.

Come join us in "Celebrating Our Artists" at the San Dieguito Art Guild's Off Track Gallery.
937 S. Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, CA  92024.  (760) 942-3636., Off Track Gallery and  our Blogspot at sandieguitoartguild.blogspot.com.

Saturday, September 1, 2012

Welcome the SDAG NEW 2012-2013 Board Members

SDAG "WELCOMES" the 2012-2013 New Board Members.


Turning over a new leaf!  Welcome in the new 2012-2013 board, of the San Dieguito Art Guild, under the direction of Co-Presidents, Terry Allen and Cheryl Ehlers.

New members are, Kathy Chin and Jill Treadwell- Svendson, Co-Secretaries and Rita Hohweiler-Cecil, Co- Public Relations . We thank you for volunteering for the positions.  It is so critical to the health of the board to maintain its level of function ability and we are proud to have you on board.  The pre-existing board members have either held onto their positions or rotated into open positions as our membership has overwhelmingly voted in all members to their positions during the annual voting.

Moving into the future with a new 501 3 (c) status, our agenda has planned exciting exhibitions, partnering with local organizations, hosting local youth and adult organizations, quarterly art demonstrations, Try It You Like It art classes, fundraising projects and more to educate the public on art awareness. We intend to offer opportunities to our Off Track Gallery, artist membership, and provide a new prospective on communicating to the public.

Catching up with technology we have brought on board, Facebook, Blogspot, YouTube and Twitter access.  The pilot programs have been in place, and we have been tracking the participation. To our wonderment, the activity had been very successful.  So join up and keep informed by participating.  

Plans are slated for additional exhibitions partnering with local organizations, hosting local youth and adult organizations, quarterly art demonstrations, Try It You Like It classes, fundraising projects and a variety of projects to enhance opportunities for our Off Track Gallery artists to participate and outreach into the community. It is our intention to expose the San Dieguito Art Guild’s incredible volunteer organization and bring art awareness and services to the local arts community.

Please stop in and visit at our “biggest little gallery” in town, the Off Track Gallery and find yourself shopping for creative art, from a variety of paintings, photography, 3-D art, glasswork, gourd art, mosaics and jewelry. Located at 937 S. Coast Highway, Suite C103, (in the Lumberyard) in Encinitas, CA, we are open 7 days a week.   

For additional information, there are several ways to communicate with us.  You can call the gallery at 760-942-3636 or visit our website at www.offtrackgallery.com.

Board members in the photograph are; kneeling: Grace Swanson, Wall Chair; Rita Hohweiler-Cecil, Co- Public Relations.; Terry Allen, Co-President, standing: Cheryl Ehlers, Co- President and Co; Public Relations; Judianne Shannon, Parliamentarian; Carol Korfin, Web Mistress; Pamela  Waldnman, Calendar; Sharon Hoffman, Newlsetter; Linda Melvin, Floor Chair, Cathy Chin, Co-Secretary, Sandy Heath, Programs, Karen Fidel, Secretary; Lin Holzinger, Treasurer and Lynn Ely, Monthly Chair.  Absent are Terry Oshrin, Gallery Manager and Jill Treadwell- Svendson, Co-Secretary.  ( Photo Courtesy of Nick Chill, Photographer)

September Winners - Congratuations




 Best of Show - Jayne Spencer, Cowboy - Watercolor

 Oil/Acrylic
1st - Carole Mayne - Sunflowers
2nd - Ellie Wagoner Thomas - Lagoon Walk
3rd - Rita Shulak - Christmas at Aliso Creek
HM - Christine Gaeta - Seek Him First

Watercolor
1st - Monique Cox - Dad's Grapevines
2nd - Adam Koltz - Aspen Grove Mt.
3rd - Wanda Olson - Oregon Iris

Photography
1st - Steve Deck - Swing Out
2nd - Beverly LaRock - Children Playing, China
3rd - James Daigh - Stream Bed
HM - Terry Allen - Shiprock

Other
1st - M. Nilsson - Oregon Trail - Pastel
2nd - Sharon Ford - Sweet Clementines - Pastel
3rd - Cindy Alcoset - Gold Beaded Tila Cuff - Jewelry
HM - Doreen Long - Dreams - Textile

Friday, August 31, 2012

The San Dieguito Art Guild Presents a Visual Art Workshop So Try It | PRLog

The San Dieguito Art Guild Presents a Visual Art Workshop So Try It | PR

 Lisa Curry, Char Cee, Deborah Shaefer, Darlene Katz, Chris Weatherby, Joan Grine, Nick Chill


Will be once again be offering a wildly wonderful sought after art workshop program, and some lucky early birds will be offered a variety of workshops.  You can expect to have a great  time learning new skills and techniques, share with your friends and find the creative side of yourself.  Classes are held at the : Ecke Building at San Diego Botanic Garden, 230 Quail Gardens Drive, Encinitas,  Space in each class is limited to 8 students. Some classes fill very quickly.

Selections include Out-door, Plein Air ,Watercolor, Chinese Brush ,Clay, Pastel  , Photography, Oil Painting, Watercolor  Instructors will have examples of finished pieces in their medium and give a short demo. All materials will be provided. For most sessions, you will work on a simple "Make it and Take it" project that you can take home. A list of stores and websites where you can purchase additional supplies will be available as well of a list of additional training or lessons in the medium you choose will be available.

For more information visit our website at www.offtrackgallery.com .



Thursday, August 23, 2012

A Gift to the Membership from Cheryl Ehlers

As outgoing President I  am proud to have been a part of the San Dieguito Art Guild, and want to thank Cece and George of SDI Support 2 | Encinitas Live Show, for  show casing SDAG and the Off Track Gallery, so those that never stop in, might just think about it next time! 

Enjoy the good times!

Saturday, August 4, 2012

SDAG Hosts TERi Inc.at a Special Art Reception, August 11, 2012

The San Dieguito Art Guild  is proudly hosting a "special art reception" on August 11, 2012, between 5:00 pm and 7:30pm for TERi Inc.

TERI’s Arts Program Coordinator, Greg Snaer and his Art Studios artists, hope to communicate TERI’s mission, “we believe every individual with autism and other developmental and learning disabilities has the right to lead a valued, meaningful and fulfilling life of uncompromised quality in their community”.  For more information contact, Greg Snaer at 760-801.4992 or email at gregs@teriinc.org, Website www.TERI.org

Come Join us at the Off Track Gallery at 937 S. Coast Hwy. 101, C103, Encinitas, CA  92024 and enjoy the wonderful art by TERi Inc. and the SDAG Artists.