Art on 30th, San Diego Art Classes & Gallery

Channel your inner Basquiat 🎨⚡️ Join us for our upcoming Basquiat on Wood workshop at Art on 30th and explore expressive mark-making, layered symbolism, text, color, and playful composition inspired by the iconic work of Jean-Michel Basquiat. 🗓 Saturday, May 30 ⏰ 11:00am–2:00pm 🎨 Level 1 + Level 2 welcome 👩‍🎨 Instructor: Shirin Nikoukari 📍 North Park, San Diego Whether you’re brand new to painting or already creating regularly, this workshop is designed to help you loosen up, experiment, and create bold artwork on wood panels in a fun, supportive studio environment. ✨ San Diego artists, creatives, and art lovers — this is your sign to try something new. 👉 Sign up through the link in bio before seats fill. #SanDiegoArtists #SanDiegoArt #NorthParkSanDiego #ArtWorkshop #BasquiatInspiraction @shirinikou

Not sure what to give? Give something they’ll actually use—and remember. A gift card to Art on 30th opens the door to creativity. Whether it’s their first painting class in San Diego, a new hobby, or a piece of original art from a local gallery they fall in love with. From beginner-friendly art classes in San Diego to weekly workshops and a gallery filled with work by local San Diego artists, it’s a gift that feels personal, inspiring, and a little unexpected. Perfect for: ✨ The friend who wants to try a painting class ✨ The creative soul who needs a reset ✨ The parent who would love to get back into art Because the best gifts don’t just sit on a shelf… they turn into experiences, confidence, and something meaningful. Grab a gift card and let them choose their own creative path: drawing or painting, abstract or realism. Located in San Diego Easy to redeem and can be scheduled ‼️👉 Comment “GIFT” and we’ll DM you the link where you can buy one online. #SanDiegoArt #SanDiegoArtists #ArtClassesSanDiego #PaintingClassesSanDiego #SanDiegoThingsToDo

Ready to get creative this spring? 🌼🌿🌸 We have 8 art classes starting soon…swipe to view which ones! 🇺🇸 Memorial Day = May 25 (we’ll be closed that day) Whether you’re a total beginner or building your portfolio, our instructors guide you step-by-step in a welcoming, community-driven studio environment. 📍 Located in San Diego 🖌 Painting + Drawing 🎨 Abstract + Realism 👩‍🎨 All skill levels welcome Tag a friend who’s been wanting to take an art class 👇 Save this post so you don’t forget! ‼️👉 Comment “CALENDAR” and we’ll DM you the link to view all upcoming classes. #SanDiegoArt #ArtClassesSanDiego #LearnToPaint #northparksd

Huge congratulations to two of our Art on 30th / Ashton Gallery staff members 🎉🥂 ✨ Efren Obeso is currently in 1st Place in Johnny Depp’s The People’s Choice contest! Voting is open through May 10 — go show him some love and help keep him in the lead 🗳🔥 ✨ Kristen Guest was selected as 1 of only 25 artists nationwide to be featured in Saatchi Art’s Summer Mailer & Advertising Campaign reaching 50,000+ homes across the U.S. 🌴🎨 Want to learn from Kristen in person? Join her FREE artist workshop tomorrow (Sat, May 9 at noon) at Art on 30th! We’re so proud to celebrate the artists, teachers, and creative community that make this place so special 🤍 You can follow them @effies_studio and @kristengueststudio #ArtOn30th #SanDiegoArt #SaatchiArt #ArtistCommunity #SupportArtists #ContemporaryArt

New call for art: BLOOM & GLOOM — ahh, summer in San Diego. This month’s Call for Artists is all about when San Diego’s landscapes are flush with colorful blooms and the mornings often with foggy gloom. If you like to paint florals or rich, summery landscapes—bring it. If you capture the gray fog of “June Gloom”—show us. If you express these rich hues with abstract elements—let us see it! 💫 WHO CAN APPLY Local San Diego artists — yes, YOU. Whether you’re emerging, established, abstract, or representational… if you’re making work, you belong here. ‼️👉 Comment “SUBMIT” and we’ll DM you the link where you can learn more, register, and submit your art. 💫 THE VIBE / THEME Bloom & Gloom = vibrant flowers meets foggy grey landscapes…as well as the abstract versions of what these two sceneries represent. 💫 IMPORTANT DATE 🗓 Deadline: Friday, June 5th @ 4PM (Don’t wait — you can submit early) 💫 JUROR We’re excited to have Danielle Dean, a professor of Visual Arts at UCSD, and her keen eye to bring us a fresh show for early summer. ⸻ 🎉 THIS IS YOUR SIGN TO ENTER And not just that… tag a friend, text your studio buddy, send this to someone who’s been thinking about it. We can’t wait to see what you submit ✨ #SanDiegoArtists #CallForArtists #ArtShowSubmission #ArtistCommunity #SanDiego

✨Tonight we mixed and we mingled. Thank you to all 200+ visitors who came out to support San Diego’s local arts community. We even added a new award for this show: the People’s Choice Award! Currently on display 👉 • Blush & Brut juried regional show • Loretta Bonus solo show • Diane Doonan and Carla Companario featured artist shows All four shows feature original artworks by local San Diego area artists that are available for purchase. 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 Eight pieces sold this week (stay tuned to see which ones) with many still looking for a new home. Make plans to stop by to view now through June 5th. 📍Ashton Gallery at Art on 30th 4434 30th Street, San Diego Mon-Sat 10am-4pm #sandiego #sandiegoartscene #thingstodoinnorthpark #artgallery #contemporaryart

Blush & Brut 🥂✨ We’re celebrating 12 years TONIGHT with a special gallery opening—and you’re invited. Step inside, explore the studios, meet the artists, and experience the energy of our creative community in full swing. We’ll be pouring champagne and wine while serving cake, gourmet chocolates, and light refreshments as we toast to the artists, the collectors, and everyone who has been part of this journey. Studio artists are also opening up their spaces for you to explore what they've been up to lately. Come celebrate with us tonight—it wouldn’t be the same without you. 🍾🥂🖼️✨ Opening Reception & Open Studios Saturday, May 2nd 4 PM - 7 PM Ashton Gallery @ Art on 30th North Park, San Diego CA + solo show by Loretta Bonus + featured artist show by Carla Campanario + featured artist show by Diane Doonan + open studios on 2nd level When the doors open—come wander, explore, and celebrate with us ✨ #sandiego #sandiegoartscene #galleryexhibition #successfulartists #artistmentorship

✨ 1 Day until Blush & Brut ✨ “Kate here... Enjoying an art chat…one of the many benefits of being part of an arts community. These conversations spark ideas, deepen connections, and remind us why we do what we do. As we count down to our anniversary show, I’m especially grateful for the relationships and shared passion that make this space so meaningful. It’s not just about the art—it’s about the people who bring it to life. Enjoy this video of me and Jan Erich-Moss having a couch talk.” ~ Kate, Owner and Mentor We’re turning 12 and want you to be part of the celebration! Grab a friend, make a night of it, and we’ll see you on Saturday night for champagne, cake, and ART 🍾🥂🖼️✨ Opening Reception & Open Studios Saturday, May 2nd 4 PM - 7 PM Ashton Gallery @ Art on 30th North Park, San Diego CA + solo show by Loretta Bonus + featured artist show by Carla Campanario + featured artist show by Diane Doonan + open studios on 2nd level #sandiego #sandiegoartscene #galleryexhibition #successfulartists #artistmentorship

✨ 2 Days to Blush & Brut ✨ "Kate here...We’re so grateful for the wonderful art lovers who make their way upstairs to discover our studio community. There’s something special about the curiosity it takes to wander in and explore these creative spaces. Our artists always have their doors open, ready to welcome you in, share their work, and connect." ~ Kate, Owner and Mentor We're turning 12 and want you to be part of the celebration! Grab a friend, make a night of it, and we'll see you on Saturday night for champagne, cake, and ART 🍾🥂🖼️✨ Opening Reception & Open Studios Saturday, May 2nd 4 PM - 7 PM Ashton Gallery @ Art on 30th North Park, San Diego CA + solo show by Loretta Bonus + featured artist show by Carla Campanario + featured artist show by Diane Doonan + open studios on 2nd level #sandiego #sandiegoartscene #galleryexhibition #successfulartists #artistmentorship

✨ 3 Days to Blush & Brut ✨ "Kate here...I love seeing our studio artist community welcome art lovers into their private studios—it’s where the magic really happens. There’s something special about inviting people behind the scenes to experience the work in the very place it’s created. It turns a simple visit into a meaningful connection between artist, artwork, and collector.." ~ Kate, Owner and Mentor We're turning 12 and want you to be part of the celebration! Grab a friend, make a night of it, and we'll see you on Saturday night for champagne, cake, and ART 🍾🥂🖼️✨ Opening Reception & Open Studios Saturday, May 2nd 4 PM - 7 PM Ashton Gallery @ Art on 30th North Park, San Diego CA + solo show by Loretta Bonus + featured artist show by Carla Campanario + featured artist show by Diane Doonan + open studios on 2nd level #sandiego #sandiegoartscene #galleryexhibition #successfulartists #artistmentorship

✨ 4 Days to Blush & Brut ✨ "Meg here...I love seeing artists enter one of our shows for the first time. It’s so inspiring to see someone put themselves and their artwork out there. Art on 30th is a great place for emerging artists to exhibit their work in a professional gallery for the first time." ~ Meg, Gallery Director We're turning 12 and want you to be part of the celebration! Grab a friend, make a night of it, and we'll see you on Saturday night for champagne, cake, and ART 🍾🥂🖼️✨ Opening Reception & Open Studios Saturday, May 2nd 4 PM - 7 PM Ashton Gallery @ Art on 30th North Park, San Diego CA + solo show by Loretta Bonus + featured artist show by Carla Campanario + featured artist show by Diane Doonan + open studios on 2nd level #sandiego #sandiegoartscene #galleryexhibition #successfulartists #artistmentorship

✨ 5 Days to Blush & Brut ✨ "Meg here...After working at Art on 30th for a few years, I’ve seen many artists take Keys to the Art World, our art business mentorship program. Without fail, every artist undergoes a significant transformation of some sort—whether it’s improved skill, more confidence, better marketing abilities, increased sales, or all of the above. Our Keys to the Art World program is incredible and am lucky to witness artists go through the program. Looking forward to hosting this year’s group for their culminating show in December.” ~ Meg, Gallery Director We're turning 12 and want you to be part of the celebration! Grab a friend, make a night of it, and we'll see you on Saturday night for champagne, cake, and ART 🍾🥂🖼️✨ Opening Reception & Open Studios Saturday, May 2nd 4 PM - 7 PM Ashton Gallery @ Art on 30th North Park, San Diego CA + solo show by Loretta Bonus + featured artist show by Carla Campanario + featured artist show by Diane Doonan + open studios on 2nd level #sandiego #sandiegoartscene #galleryexhibition #successfulartists #artistmentorship