Vista Art Foundation

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.  

What's Going On...

Spooky Scary Art Exhibition

October 25

5-9 pm

110 S. Citrus Ave.

Suite F

Downtown Vista

Recuerdos Workshops

Each course will be a beginners level, all ages are welcomed. More information at https://linktr.ee/backfencesociety

BackFence Society 

110 S Citrus Ave. Suite F

Downtown Vista

Simple Sculpting  09/05 (6-8pm)
Alebrije Mask making 09/08 (12-2pm)
To Know By Heart: The Ancestral Art of Poetry & Story-Telling 09/19 (6-8pm)
 
Cyanotype Printing: Finding the Beauty in the Blue  09/22 (12-2pm)
 
Each creative will have the option to price their workshop based on what they feel is right
  • Max Capacity for each class: 12 people 
  • Please be mindful to pick only 1 workshop to attend 
  • Spots are reserved on a first come first serve basis 

Fright Night Art on the Asphalt

October 25

Backfence Society, 110 S. Citrus Ave., Vista

5-9 pm

Art Market, vendors and lots of fun!

For more information about how to enter as a vendor:

https://linktr.ee/backfencesociety

 

Virtual Food Drive

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 Backfence Society Virtual Drive (fooddriveonline.org)

Where to Find Art

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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

Public Art

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.

Retail establishments and other places

Paintings displayed in restaurants, privately commissioned murals and sculptures can be found in a variety of restaurants, breweries and other establishments around the city. 

  • Helia Brewing, 1250 Keystone Way
  • Booze Brothers Brewing, 2545 Progress St.
  • Curbside Cafe, 307 Main St.
  • Found Lofts, 516 S. Santa Fe Ave.
  • Alta Vista Botanical Gardens, 1270 Vale Terrace Dr. 

Public Library

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.

Veterans' Writing Group

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

Alley Art Festival

 

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🖤

Vista Art Foundation

artinvista@gmail.com