Art & exhibitions in San Diego on Saturday, December 19, 2026

15 exhibitions and openings across 13 venues in San Diego County on Saturday, December 19, 2026. Updated nightly from venue calendars and ticketing sites.

Afternoon 3

1:00 PM
Black Ink Painting Art Class
Valley Center Library · Valley Center
Learn how to create art using Black Ink Painting techniques. Supplies provided.
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2:00 PM
Christmas Junk Journaling Workshop
Fletcher Hills Library · El Cajon
Let’s get jolly this holiday season with a creative and Christmas themed junk journaling event led by the San Diego Scrap Society. Class is open to 18 & up. Space is limited so registration is required.
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3:00 PM
Black Ink Painting w/Brenda
Vista Library · Vista
Sumi-E @ the Vista Library! Participants will learn how to create art using Black Ink Painting techniques. This class is intended for adults 18-55+. Registration required, as class is capped at 15 participants. No waitlist. All supplies provided.
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Morning 2

10:00 AM
Knitting Club
Valley Center Library · Valley Center
Join us Saturday mornings at 10:00 am and learn the art of knitting and crocheting. Bring a pair of needles and we'll help you start your project. Yarn and additional supplies provided. See how much fun and gratifying knitting can be! Open to all skill levels.
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11:00 AM
December Floral Arrangement Class
Bonita-Sunnyside Library · Bonita
Spend relaxing time creating a beautiful floral arrangement for the month of December that you can take home. Hosted by Southwestern College Floriculture Instructor Betty Patterson-del Sol. Sign-ups begin on Tuesday December 1st at 12pm and run through Tuesday December 8th. Call…
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Ongoing / On view 10

On view · through Sun, Jan 10
Cecil Beaton's Fashionable World
San Diego Museum of Art · San Diego
The first exhibition dedicated to the multifaceted career of Cecil Beaton (1904–1980) — photographer, fashion illustrator, Oscar-winning costume designer, and writer — showcasing his extraordinary influence on both British and American creative scenes in the twentieth century.
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On view · through Thu, Jan 14
Doctor Who Worlds of Wonder: Where Science Meets Fiction
Comic-Con Museum · San Diego
An interactive exhibit at the Comic-Con Museum inspired by the Doctor Who universe, exploring the intersection of science fiction and real-world science. The exhibit runs from August 3, 2026 through January 14, 2027.
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On view · through Thu, Dec 31
Organica: Flora to Fauna at Granger Hotel
Granger Hotel · San Diego
An ongoing art exhibit at the Granger Hotel featuring works inspired by the natural world, from flora to fauna. The exhibit runs through December 31, 2026.
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On view · through Mon, Jan 25
Material is Process – Art Exhibition
Gallery 201 · San Diego
An art exhibition exploring process-based artistic practices is on view at Gallery 201, with an opening or event window from 4pm to 8pm. The show runs through January 25, 2027.
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On view · through Fri, Jan 1
Changing Terrain: Regional Artists Interpret Our Landscape
San Diego History Center · San Diego
A collaborative exhibition by the Oceanside Museum of Art and the San Diego History Center bringing together contemporary artists from Southern California and Baja to explore a region in constant transformation, on view through January 1, 2027.
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On view · through Thu, Dec 31
Posters Created by Françoise Gilot for “Symphony at Salk" Concerts 1996-2023
Del Mar Library · Del Mar
The Del Mar Branch of the San Diego County Library, the Del Mar Foundation, and the Salk Institute present: Posters Created by Internationally Known Artist Françoise Gilot for "Symphony at Salk" Concerts 1996-2023. When Françoise Gilot was a 21-year-old art student in Paris, she…
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On view · through Tue, Jun 1
Take Me to the Water: Histories of the Black Pacific Exhibit
Venue not listed · San Diego
Take Me to the Water is a museum exhibition exploring histories of African American and Black communities connected to the Pacific Ocean, on display from August 11, 2026 through June 1, 2027. No specific museum or venue details were listed on the page beyond what is implied.
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On view · through Tue, Jun 1
Take Me to the Water: Histories of the Black Pacific Exhibit
San Diego · San Diego
A museum exhibit exploring histories connected to Black communities and the Pacific region. The exhibition runs for an extended period at a San Diego venue. No further details are provided on this page.
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On view · through Sun, Jan 23
Figuratively Speaking, an Art Exhibition
San Diego · San Diego
An art exhibition running through early 2028 at a San Diego venue. The page lists it as starting August 21, 2026 with no further detail beyond the title and dates.
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On view · through Sun, Jan 17
Visiones Nocturnas: Queer Nightlife in Contemporary Art
Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego · San Diego
This exhibition at MCASD explores queer nightlife through the lens of contemporary art, featuring work by artists including Andres Payan Estrada. The show runs from September 19, 2026 through January 17, 2027.
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