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4worldlovers: Divergence Artist Collective is pleased to present our debut show, ?Love Letters? hosted by Distinction Gallery. Our artists have interpreted the theme of love in myriad ways, using materials such as oil, acrylic, watercolor and mixed media. Some have examined love as a subject, exploring attachments filial, romantic and platonic. Others have extrapolated an approach to workmanship, glorying in the subjective lens of romanticism. Whatever your experience of love may be, we hope you find something to relate to in the works on show. Divergence Artist Collective was formed in 2022 with the aim of conducting themed group shows for collectors and artists. In a landscape of sameness and disposability, we value craftsmanship and the outr?. Our artists have a wide variety of inspirations, from pop culture to literature, folklore and the natural world. While we are all from different backgrounds, we share the idiom of visual art and believe in executing it to a standard worthy of the form. The fact that our artists hail from all over the world means viewers are provided with an experience of techniques, aesthetics and subjects as varied as ourselves. As a collective, we are focused on presenting themed shows with an atmosphere both unique and unified. The shows feature original artworks and limited edition prints, carefully curated by the artists themselves.

Distinction Gallery and ArtHatch is pleased to announce our 12th Annual Art-A-Thon, a marathon of artistic creation to benefit the non-profit art center's teen program. 16 artists from San Diego County will join together to create artwork for 24 straight hours. Completed artworks will be auctioned off starting at $100. Proceeds from art sales will be divided between the artists and ArtHatch to help support the centers free art education program for local teens. Participating artists this year are Kelly Vivanco and Peter Hillier, Victor Roman, Brady Willmott, Dinah Martin, Eusebio Travis Sevilla, Evgola, Jennifer Anichowski, Lindy Ivey, Martita, Megan Darrough, Nicole Mendez Waszak, Olga Tenyakova, and SonyArletta. Auction ends 1/28 at 2pm pst. Special thanks to our sponsors Christine Altmiller, Fusspot Charity Foundation, Joanne Brey & Ron Fitzgerald, Joanne Volpe, John Purlia, Lindy Ivey, Linda Walker, Martita and Robert Barry.

Distinction is pleased to announce our upcoming exhibition by uniquely talented artist Valency Genis with her solo show "Feral Friends". The opening reception with live music, open studios, and drinks for sale by Last Spot by Hidden Hive will be held on Sat December 10th from 6-10pm. Genis is an artist with a head full of never ending creatures, who displays her ability to bring these vivid imaginations to life with her amazing sculptures of fanciful hybrid animals. A whimsical menagerie of imaginary taxidermy creatures, her work continues to catch the eyes and hearts of fans across the globe and of all age groups. In her youth, she was utterly obsessed with television and video games, so it is ironic that a summer spent on Flathead Lake, Montana, in an electronics-free log cabin when she was 10 years old would change her life forever. Searching for diversions to alleviate her interminable boredom, she happened upon an old taxidermy shop. A dusty pair of "unborn beavers" caught her eye in the window display, and it forever imprinted on her naive adolescent mind. The stunning array of animals presented in the rustic store drew her in with their beauty, but she was bereaved by their demise. While studying for her BFA at the University of New Mexico, Valency discovered that she had the power to create creatures and control their aesthetics, while minimizing the tragedy associated with taxidermied animals. She takes an almost Dr. Frankenstein-like glee in crafting her unique animals, drawing on influences such as Tim Burton, Jim Henson, and Dr. Seuss. With close attention to detail, her bizarre creations are adorned with bright colors and bows, striking the perfect balance between humorous and grotesque. The exhibition will run from December 10 - January 2

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4worldlovers: The Sikes Adobe Farmhouse, located at 12655 Sunset Dr. Escondido, CA, is a State Point of Historic Interest and a City of San Diego historic site that is being restored by the San Dieguito River Park Joint Powers Authority to its period of significance. Established around 1870, and featuring one of the area’s oldest adobe homes from the American era, the Sikes Adobe Historic Farmstead is a remarkable survivor of San Diego’s rural history and, as such, has a special role to play in preserving the legacy of old California. With the restoration, we can learn what life was like for the pioneer settlers in San Diego shortly after statehood.

The Farmhouse was initially restored in January 2004. In October 2007, the house, except for the adobe walls, burned in the Witch Creek Fire. Rebuilding began in August 2009. The Grand Re-Opening Ceremony was held June 26, 2010. New interior and exterior interpretive exhibits by consultant David Krimmel were unveiled on June 26, 2011.

Sikes is open most Sundays for free tours. Our summer hours are 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Visit the events calendar to find the next tour date!

Additionally, Sikes is currently available for tours by reservation. To schedule an appointment for your group or school field trip, contact Leana Bulay at leana@sdrp.org or (858) 674-2275 x18.

Turn right onto Sunset Dr. (1st traffic light from northbound I-15; 2nd traffic light from southbound I-15)