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Dragon the Line: La Jolla Community Foundation unveils newest public art installation

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The boldly colored mural, “Tail Whip,” by Silver Lake graffiti artist Gajin Fujita, is No. 11 in the project.

Four newcomers share latent art passions at La Jolla exhibit

Pat Hunter and her work.

Last week’s exhibition at the La Jolla Art Association (LJAA) galleries was all about artistic passion and the importance of pursuing and expressing one’s creative spark. The lesson is that despite age or occupation, creativity can emerge as a force in our lives.
The show was decidedly eclectic. It featured the work of two female painters and two male photographers.

Athenaeum to host tour of La Jolla mural collection

The Athenaeum Music & Arts Library will host a walking tour of the Murals of La Jolla, 6 p.m. Thursday, May 16 leaving from 1008 Wall St. The 11-piece mural collection was started two years ago when Matt Browar, who, as a member of the La Jolla Community Foundation, proposed an art project for the town.

Artist amped by his inclusion in the Murals of La Jolla

Fred tomaselli’s mural ‘Learning to Fly for the Zeros,’ near the corner of Girard avenue and torrey Pines road, was installed april 22. Pat sherman

Fred Tomaselli said he had sworn off public art before being asked to participate in the Murals of La Jolla project.

La Jolla Athenaeum to display work by SDSU art scholarship winners

The Athenaeum will present, for the eleventh consecutive year, an exhibition of artwork by scholarship winners of the San Diego State University School of Art, Design and Art History, with an opening reception 6:30 p.m. May 10.

Art in the Pines festival to expand its offerings for 2013

Jeffrey Fields paints at the reserve. Kathy Chin

The fourth annual “Art in the Pines” juried plein-air show presented by the Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve Docent Society and Torrey Pines Association is set for 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 4; and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 5 at the Reserve, just south of the Torrey Pines Lodge.

Students create art for ‘The Buddhas of Bird Rock’ display

one of the storyboards from ‘The Many Kimonos of Korkora Katoshi’ is created by students at High Tech High. Courtesy Photos

Sip a hot cup of tantalizingly rich medium roast coffee; savor the sea breeze wafting through the large lift-up windows and contemplate some deep art. It’s an enlightening experience, which can be found only at Bird Rock Coffee Roasters, 5627 La Jolla Blvd., where art meets business.

La Jolla’s Best Bets for Events: April 26-May 5: Music, dance, photo/art exhibits, La Jolla Half Marathon, Cinco de Mayo party, historical walking tours and more

Photo by Aaron Goulding

La Jolla’s Best Bets for Events from April 26-May 5, 2013 include music and dance performances, photography and art exhibits, La Jolla Half Marathon, Cinco de Mayo party, La Jolla Symphonny concerts and historical walking tours of La Jolla Village.

La Jolla Community Foundation ramps up ‘Murals of La Jolla’ with three new installations

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The additions include works by internationally renowned artists Julian Opie, Fred Tomaselli and Gajin Fujita.

Deadline nears for young artists contest by Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego

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Last call for young artists’ submissions to the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego’s second annual 25 and Under Art Contest. Entries are due by Monday, April 22 at feedyourgreedyorgan.com

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    Building on coach Nico Kintz’s seven pillars of excellence — commitment, consistency, attitude, attendance, respect, team spirit, and time management — CCA Boys Swim & Dive tied with Torrey Pines High School for second place in the league, while CCA Girls Swim & Dive took fourth. […]
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