Front Porch Gallery starts the celebration of its 20th anniversary with the opening of the “Save the Ocean 5” Art & Poetry Exhibit. The show, will explore urgent environmental themes, climate change, expressions of beauty and the rejuvenation of the spirit that can be found in nature. The exhibition is free and open to the public.
Front Porch Gallery, which opened at its current location on April 2, 2005, is part of Front Porch, a nonprofit organization that supports senior living communities, affordable housing communities and programs and services nationwide. Front Porch communities in the San Diego area include Casa de Mañana, Wesley Palms, Fredericka Manor and Carlsbad By The Sea where the Front Porch Gallery is located.
Established with a generous grant from California Lutheran Homes, the original director, Steve Nossan, curated engaging exhibits until he retired in 2017 and Julie Weaverling took over and continued the excellent caliber of art exhibits. In 2023, Cathy Carey was appointed director. In addition to continuing the high quality exhibits, the mission of the gallery changed to accommodate creatively engaging programming and poetry as part of the shows.
Inspired by Ruth’s Table, its sister gallery in San Francisco, Front Porch Gallery continues to host invitational and juried exhibits of excellent art and poetry as well as offer free art classes that encourage creative engagements and social connections. The gallery places an emphasis on creating a space for adults over sixty and adults with learning differences.
Events Calendar
Artist Docent Tour
April 24th 1:00pm-3:00pm | RSVP Here
May 16th 1:00pm-3:00pm | RSVP Here
Join us for an exclusive artist docent tour, featuring artists from our current exhibit. This tour offers you a rare opportunity to engage directly with the artists, gaining insights into their techniques, inspirations, and the personal stories that shape their work.
- Hearing the artists explain their work firsthand can transform the viewing experience. It enables visitors to see the nuances and layers of meaning in the artworks, fostering a greater appreciation and richer interpretation.
- For aspiring artists and creatives, listening to experienced professional artists share their journeys, challenges, and successes can be incredibly inspiring. It’s an opportunity to learn from their paths and perhaps find guidance for their own artistic endeavors.
- These events foster a sense of community among attendees who share an interest in art. They are ideal for networking with other art lovers and can lead to meaningful conversations and new friendships.
- Artist docent tours often reveal the “behind-the-scenes” aspects of art exhibitions, such as the curation process, installation challenges, and more. This can add a new level of understanding and appreciation for the work involved in putting an art show together.
Exhibit Related Workshops
Felt Fish – Create fish shapes with felt that can be embellished with beads, fabric, jewelry, and all kinds of tasty garnishes! Led by Lorrie Teates.
May 2nd 2:00pm – 3:00pm | RSVP Here
Mohai Doll Workshop
June 19th 1:00pm – 3:00pm | RSVP Here
Healing Weave
June 20th 2:00 – 4:00pm | RSVP Here
