The Vista Art Foundation (VAF) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization of artists and art-lovers that is committed to strengthening the community through arts programs, events, education, citizen participation and communication. Our mission is to support and encourage artistic expression through all types of art by all age groups and across all segments of our diverse community.
Juried art show featuring Krampus!
$10 Entry fee
Submission deadline Nov. 30
For details: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/call-to-artist-for-dark-x-mas-art-tickets-1075272722659?aff=oddtdtcreator
Two day workshop. Saturday and Sunday NOV. 16th and 17th -10 am to 2pm
110 S. Citrus Ave. Suite F
Downtown Vista
We are working on a giant festival style St. Nicholas puppet and his buddy Krampus for The Wild Hunt of Vista Procession. Come help us! Leave with general instructions and materials list for creating your own in the future and help us created these wonderful giants for the Dark Xmas Market of Vista coming on Dec 14th 2024! ROOM IS LIMITED Your workshop donation goes towards helping us pay for materials for these puppets! This workshop is open to teens and adults and is great fun for all skill level artists. Please no children under 13 years old.
WILD HUNT Giant Puppet Making workshop Tickets, Sat, Nov 16, 2024 at 10:00 AM | Eventbrite
December 14
4-8:30 pm
S. Citrus Ave. (Between Main St. and Broadway)
Historic Downtown Vista
Live Street Performances
Stein Holding Competition
Christmas Tree Giveaway
Costume Contest
The Wild Hunt of Vista Krampus Run & Winter Spirits Procession
VAF and The Backfence Society are proud to partner with the North County Food Bank. Help your neighbors who are facing hunger through our virtual food drive:
The Vista Art Foundation is proud to support this autonomous group of north county San Diego artists working collaboratively to produce interactive art events and provide an affordable and accessible platform for established and emerging artists. Rotating art exhibits throughout the year. 110 S. Citrus Ave., Suite F
From “Kites over Vista” to whimsical sculptures and community murals, Vista’s creativity is on full display. More information may be found on the City of Vista website.
Paintings displayed in restaurants, privately commissioned murals and sculptures can be found in a variety of restaurants, breweries and other establishments around the city.
Located at 700 Eucalyptus Avenue in Vista, the public library features permanent exterior murals, sculptures and mosaics, in addition to rotating art exhibits inside.
The Civic Gallery is in the Vista Civic Center, located at 200 Civic Center Drive, on the second floor. Rotating exhibits.
The Veterans’ Writing Group of San Diego County has published three anthology books with stories drawn from life and military experiences. Each copy sold of these deeply personal and intimately relatable works allows the Veterans’ Writing Group to donate two copies to veterans’ organizations, military hospitals, local libraries, and USOs to help fellow veterans and their family members heal and grow from their experiences. The stories are sometimes hilarious, at other times heart-wrenching, but always ring true and are like no other. For more information: veteranswritinggroup.org
Backfence Society & Vista Art Foundation collaborated on the 10th Annual 2024 ALLEY ART ON THE ASPHALT in Historic Downtown Vista, Citrus Street, on July 27 from 4-9 pm. This year’s event included an artist market, interactive art displays, crafts and a variety of local musical acts. Stay tuned for more information about next year’s event!
This annual event is for all ages and FREE to the public!
Thank you to the City of Vista and the CVBID Board for the generous grant to make these events possible🖤
