Welcome to EAA

The Escondido Art Association, a 501(c)3 charitable organization, passionately champions the cause of fine arts within our community. Our gallery on Grand Avenue serves as a vibrant platform for our members and local artists to showcase their talents, while our monthly meetings are alight with excitement as we host demonstrations by both local talents and nationally recognized artists. These gatherings not only foster creativity but also provide invaluable opportunities for learning and camaraderie among fellow artists.

Beyond our gallery walls, the EAA's impact ripples throughout the city of Escondido where we are deeply engaged in arts and culture within our community. We are proud to host educational programming with all-student exhibitions, award scholarships, conduct art classes, and proudly feature member artwork in downtown businesses through our members-only rotation program.

Your donation to the EAA is not only a testament to your support for the arts but also comes with the added benefit of being tax deductible. We wholeheartedly appreciate your contribution in helping us continue our mission of enriching our community through the power of art.

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The Board of Directors of the Escondido Art Association

The Heart and Soul of Escondido Art Association is its all volunteer Board.

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Tokeli Baker

President
Executive Board

Steve Hart

1st VP Programs
Executive Board

Janice Niles

2nd VP Membership
Executive Board

Pavla Mrazkova

Treasurer
Executive Board

Cathy Haven

Secretary
Executive Board
Facilities Manager

Christine Spencer

Fundraising Director

Annette Johnson

Marketing Director

Auxiliary Board 

Pat Hunter

Past President Advisor

Suzanne Nicolaisen

Ambassador

TEAM MEMBERS

GALLERY:
RECEPTION DIRECTORS: Lori and Joe Archambault
GALLERY TEAM: Lorraine Page, Suzanne Nicolaisen, Cathy Haven, Lori and Joe Archambault, David Allen, Sue Cooper, Janice Niles
SHOW HANG TEAM: Jinx Lennon, Cathy Haven, Sue Cooper

EDUCATION:
WAYNE ADACHI, Education Director
GINGER MARTINSEN, Kids Kaleidoscope Chairperson
SEAN CATHEY, High School Scholarship Chairperson
ADRIAN STEWART, Art Forum Facilitator

COMMUNITY: 
DAVE ALLEN, Volunteer Coordinator
BYRON MARLER, Rotations Manager

MEDIA: 
BOB GRANT, Demo Videos
TOKELI BAKER, Website Development and Social Media

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MAGEC-ESCONDIDO

Museums & Arts Growing Escondido Culture

Escondido’s thriving museums and arts community has come together with the purpose of collaborating to grow and develop the goals of its participants by promoting our vibrant Arts, Heritage & Culture.  

EAA has been an active member in MAGEC since inception. We join others in working together to promote the arts and museums in Escondido.

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MORE ABOUT ESCONDIDO ARTS & CULTURE 

Escondido Art Association supports our friends at MAGEC and the City of Escondido. 

Here is more about some of the events we truly LOVE...

Esco Alley Art

Year-round

Transforming blank walls into vibrant destinations, one alley at a time! The Esco Alley Art project brings artists and business owners together to beautify Escondido downtown historic district. The all-volunteer organization provides both public art and outdoor gallery spaces for the enjoyment of residents and visitors

2nd Saturday

Year-round

Escondido’s 2nd Saturday Arts & Culture Experience is a uniquely creative and eclectic offering of events in historic downtown Esco. Art galleries and interactive arts, theatre, museums, and educational experiences all day long. Bring the kids, enjoy a date night, or a friends afternoon out… there’s something for everyone!  Escondido Art Association (EAA Gallery) holds its monthly Gallery Reception on the 2nd Saturday monthly at 4pm at 121 W. Grand Avenue, Escondido CA 92025.

Cruisin' Grand

May 6-September 30

SoCal Productions and the City of Escondido present Cruisin’ Grand in historic downtown Esco, every Friday night 4-9pm. Live music, DJs, kettle corn, and of course, the best display of pre-1974 hotrods in the country!  Street closures will take place on the side streets (Maple St., Broadway, Kalmia, and North Juniper) from Second Ave. to Valley Parkway.