Art Lives Here.
Today we are proud to officially share our 2026 tagline and logo.
At the California Center for the Arts Escondido, creativity is not just presented. It is practiced, shared, taught, performed, exhibited, and experienced. From our stages to our museum galleries, from classrooms to community festivals, art truly lives here.
This is more than a tagline. It is a commitment.
#ArtLivesHere #CCAE #EscondidoArts #CommunityThroughArt
This past year showed what happens when a community shows up for creativity.
Not on a screen.
Not on a feed.
But live, in person, together.
Swipe through a snapshot of our year in review. These are just a few pages from our full Impact Report.
Every performance, exhibit, and gathering was a once in a lifetime moment. No reruns. No replicas.
The Arts Live Here.
And they move forward because of you.
đ Full Impact Report and ways to support at the link in our bio!
*Note: The Nowruz Festival was presented in collaboration with @persianplace
#CCAE #TheArtsLiveHere #EscondidoArts #LiveArtEvents #SupportTheArts
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đşđ¸ The 61st Annual Independence Day Festival is back at CCAE!
Join us July 4 from 4:30 PM to 9:30 PM for a free evening of live music, food trucks, local vendors, family activities, and fireworks at 9 PM.
Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, and festive spirit for one of Escondidoâs favorite summer traditions.
VIP seating available at the link in our bio!
#Escondido #CCAE #IndependenceDay #LiveMusic
New show announcement!
Acclaimed jazz vocalist Jane Monheit brings her timeless voice and sophisticated style to the stage for one unforgettable evening. Known for her rich tone and elegant interpretations of the Great American Songbook, Monheit delivers a performance thatâs both intimate and captivating.
Thursday, November 19 at 7 PM
Member Presale: Thursday, May 14
General On Sale: Friday, May 15 at 10 AM
Tickets at artcenter.org
Opening June 6
JosĂŠ Hugo SĂĄnchez: Amoxtlis brings large scale printmaking, sculpture, video, and mural to the CCAE Museum in an immersive exhibition inspired by Mesoamerican codices and contemporary border culture.
CCAE Museum
June 6 â August 16, 2026
Opening Reception: Saturday, June 6 | 4â6 PM
#CCAE #EscondidoArts #ContemporaryArt #ChicanoArt
Some people look for signs in the clouds⌠we made ours a little more obvious âď¸đś
FREE concert this Friday at Hidden City Sounds!
Silk Button Butchers + Stepwise
Friday, May 8 ⢠7â9 PM
Folk rock, Americana, bluegrass, country favorites, and a fun night under the sky at CCAE.
See you Friday đ
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#ccae #supportthearts #livemusic
Loud as Folk lands in Escondido.
Proud to announce the premiere of our monthly songwriter series May 14th at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido.
Event Details:
Date: Thursday, May 14
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: CCAE Museum Sculpture Court / Museum Courtyard
Admission: $6
Performers:
Jay Freed || @itsmejayfreed
Double Knot || @thedoubleknotband
Buffalo Moses || @buffalomoses
Eric Neilson || @ericneilson
Host:
Greg Gilmore || @greggilmoremusic
#loudasfolk
#escondido
Revisiting all of our preparations for both, our show about the Surrealists called @your_unconscious_mind , and our 2 locations of our beloved Creative Reuse store, called Escondoodles! One location was at the @theccae , and the other was @colabcraftssd at 143 W. Grand Ave. The month of March was when everything really started to ramp up, as everyone went about their task lists that could sometimes feel overwhelming! Luckily, we had so much incredible assistance, without whom we would never have made it through! At Escondoodles, new furniture and new and gently used Arts and Crafts supplies donations arrived daily and were sorted. We began to display and price items as quickly as possible!
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Get ready for a FREE night of high-energy folk rock at Hidden City Sounds this FRIDAY!
Join Silk Button Butchers with special guests Stepwise on Friday May 8 from 7â9 PM for a FREE live show! Blending Americana, bluegrass, country, and pub favorites, the Silk Button Butchers bring an upbeat, anything-goes sound thatâs made for dancing, singing along, and soaking in the fun.
More info at artcenter.org
Turn it up for this brand-new video featuring The Vindys and The King Taylor Project!
On Thursday, July 16 at 7:30 PM, two powerhouse acts collideâblending raw rock energy, soulful vocals, and blues-driven grit into one unforgettable performance.
Tickets on sale now at artcenter.org!
Think youâve got what it takes to sing our nationâs most iconic song?
The Mayorâs National Anthem Contest is now open. One local performer will be selected to sing The Star-Spangled Banner live at the 60th Annual Independence Day Festival at Grape Day Park on July 4.
To enter, submit a one minute video of your performance. Open to North County San Diego residents of all ages.
Deadline is June 17 at midnight.
Submit your entry at the link in bio.
