Two New Exhibitions Explore Digital Culture
Escondido, CA – December 8, 2026- The California Center for the Arts, Escondido Museum is pleased to announce two new exhibitions that examine the expanding role of digital culture in…
A Brief History of Mexican Independence Day and the Power of El Grito
Every September, Mexico and much of the U.S. light up with green, white, and red. There’s music, dancing and enough tacos, tamales, and churros to feed entire neighborhoods. But the…
Desert Giants Arrive in Escondido: Ricardo Breceda’s Iconic Metal Sculptures Take Over the California Center for the Arts
Escondido, CA — October 13, 2025 — Visitors to the California Center for the Arts, Escondido will soon come face-to-face with dragons, dinosaurs, and desert legends as world-renowned artist Ricardo Breceda…
Coming Home
There is something profoundly moving about the idea of “coming home.” That feeling was alive and unmistakable on September 28 at the inaugural Hidden City Film Festival Awards Ceremony in…
Other Places Art Fair (OPAF) headed to California Center for the Arts, Escondido
OPaf South Date: Saturday, October 25, 2025 Time: 11 AM – 6 PM Location: California Center for the Arts, Escondido (340 N Escondido Blvd, Escondido, CA 92025) Admission: Free or $5 suggested donation Website: opaf.info & California…
California Center for the Arts, Escondido Presents: The 30th Annual Día de los Muertos Festival
Escondido, CA – August 28, 2025 – The California Center for the Arts, Escondido is proud to announce the 30th Annual Día de los Muertos Festival, taking place on Saturday, November…
I have a confession…
I’ll admit something that might get me into trouble: I only just watched The Shawshank Redemption for the very first time. Yes, I know—cue the collective gasp. People have been…
Hidden City Film Festival 2025 Festival Overview
Dates: September 26–28, 2025Venue: Regal Escondido Stadium 16 & IMAX – Auditorium #14 (277 seats)Produced by: California Center for the Arts, Escondido The Hidden City Film Festival (HCFF) celebrates storytelling through film, bringing diverse voices…
California Center for the Arts, Escondido Presents: Dave Eassa: Head Above the Clouds | October 4, 2025 – March 1, 2026
Escondido, CA — The California Center for the Arts Museum is proud to present Dave Eassa: Head Above the Clouds, on view October 4, 2025 through March 1, 2026. At once elegy…
Gerald T. & Inez Grant Parker Foundation Awards $50,000 Grant to Support Youth Workforce Development at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido
Escondido, California – July 21, 2025 – The California Center for the Arts, Escondido is proud to announce it has received a generous $50,000 grant from the Gerald T. & Inez Grant…
