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SDWS 34th International Exhibition Preview and Awards Ceremony Reception

Location: SDWS Gallery

Date: 09/27/2014

International Exhibiton Preview Gala

The 34th International Exhibtion Preview Gala will be held at the SDWS Gallery on Saturday, September 27th from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Your name will be on the list of ticket holders at the door.

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				1 Thursday informal FREE plein air paintout 09:00 AM - 11:30 AM Thursday informal FREE plein air paintout Location: Farragut Rd shoreline, Naval Training Center Park, Liberty Station Date: 01/01/2026 09:00 AM - 11:30 AM 9am - 11:15am free paint, then, gather for a show & tell with the participants. -- New Year's Day Naval Training Center Park Farragut Rd., San Diego, CA 92106 east of Cushing Rd Liberty Station along the water... view of the harbor and foot bridge restrooms available https://www.google.com/maps/place/Naval+Training+Center+Park/@32.7329153,-117.2158833,16.44z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x80deab05fa0700ad:0x7d2e2d80eb49dda!8m2!3d32.734668!4d-117.2131512!16s%2Fg%2F1w2yzrx_?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MTAxNC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D	2 First Friday FREE Reception 05:00 PM - 08:00 PM First Friday FREE Reception Location: SDWS Gallery, Liberty Station Date: 01/02/2026 05:00 PM - 08:00 PM First Friday FREE Reception 1/2/2026 5 - 8pm January 2026 Member Exhibition Classical Inspiration Keiko Tanabe: juror If you are IN the show, please bring some treats to share. Note: this show runs Wednesday, 12/31/2025 thru Saturday, 1/29/2026 W - SU / 11am - 3pm staffed by volunteers If you would enjoy volunteering, contact the staffer's desk to leave a call back contact. --	3
4	5	6	7 Figure Draw & Paint 09:30 AM - 12:30 PM Figure Draw & Paint Location: SDWS Gallery, Enducation Room Date: 01/07/2026 09:30 AM - 12:30 PM 09:30 AM - 12:30 PM on available Wednesdays Figure Draw & or Paint from the live model $10 weekly participant's fee for both members and non-members, until further notice. Cash please.	8 Thursday informal FREE plein air paintout 09:00 AM - 11:30 AM Thursday informal FREE plein air paintout Location: Balboa Park, Old Globe Theater Plaza Date: 01/08/2026 09:00 AM - 11:30 AM 9am - 11:15am free paint, then, gather for a show & tell with the participants. -- Balboa Park Old Globe Theater plaza 1363 Old Globe Way San Diego, CA 92101-1696 https://maps.app.goo.gl/tk2i8h3hL8YK9NJ27 * Pay Parking! plans have been announced to initiate pay parking in Balboa Park beginning Monday, January 5, 2026. Consider your options. Parking will be available on Balboa Park roads for $2.50 an hour, and in the lots for daily fees ranging from $5 to $16. Parking proposal includes: All park users will be allowed to park for FREE for three hours at Inspiration Point, an overflow lot at the park’s southern edge, from which trams will take people to the park’s more popular destinations. * reminder: SDMA / San Diego Museum of Art is now offering FREE general admission to all visitors on the Second Thursday of every month in 2026. --	9	10 Beginner Workshop #1 09:00 AM - 03:30 PM Beginner Workshop #1 Location: SDWS Ed Room Date: 01/10/2026 09:00 AM - 03:30 PM
11	12	13	14 Figure Draw & Paint 09:30 AM - 12:30 PM Figure Draw & Paint Location: SDWS Gallery, Education Room Date: 01/14/2026 09:30 AM - 12:30 PM 09:30 AM - 12:30 PM on available Wednesdays Figure Draw & or Paint from the live model $10 weekly participant's fee for both members and non-members, until further notice. Cash please.	15 Thursday informal FREE plein air paintout 09:00 AM - 11:30 AM Thursday informal FREE plein air paintout Location: Leo Carrillo Historic Ranch Park, Carlsbad Date: 01/15/2026 09:00 AM - 11:30 AM 9am - 11:15am free paint, then, gather for a show & tell with the participants. Stay longer, if you like. -- Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park 6200 Flying Leo Carrillo Ln. Carlsbad, CA 92009 Gates open 9am https://www.google.com/search?q=Leo+Carrillo+Ranch+Historic+Park+6200+Flying+Leo+Carrillo+Ln.+Carlsbad%2C+CA+92009&rlz=1C5CHFA_enUS503US503&oq=Leo+Carrillo+Ranch+Historic+Park+6200+Flying+Leo+Carrillo+Ln.+Carlsbad%2C+CA+92009&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIHCAEQIRiPAjIHCAIQIRiPAtIBCDI2MDJqMGoxqAIAsAIB&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 --	16	17 Matting and Framing Workshop 09:00 AM - 03:30 PM Matting and Framing Workshop Location: SDWS Ed Room Date: 01/17/2026 09:00 AM - 03:30 PM
18 Critique Groups Meet & Greet Brunch 11:00 AM - 02:00 PM Critique Groups Meet & Greet Brunch Location: SDWS Educational Workshop Room Date: 01/18/2026 11:00 AM - 02:00 PM Critique Groups Introductory Brunch New groups forming based on survey and email information, interested members will get a chance to meet each other and determine compatibility.	19	20	21 Figure Draw & Paint 09:30 AM - 12:30 PM Figure Draw & Paint Location: SDWS Gallery, Education Room Date: 01/21/2026 09:30 AM - 12:30 PM 09:30 AM - 12:30 PM on available Wednesdays Figure Draw & or Paint from the live model $10 weekly participant's fee for both members and non-members, until further notice. Cash please.	22	23	24 Ken Goldman Workshop 09:00 AM - 03:30 PM Ken Goldman Workshop Location: SDWS Ed Room Date: 01/24/2026 09:00 AM - 03:30 PM
25 Ken Goldman Workshop 09:00 AM - 03:30 PM Ken Goldman Workshop Location: SDWS Ed Room Date: 01/24/2026 09:00 AM - 03:30 PM	26	27	28	29	30	31 Member Show Entry Delivery Day 10:00 AM - 03:00 PM Member Show Entry Delivery Day Location: SDWS Gallery, Education Room Date: 01/31/2026 10:00 AM - 03:00 PM February 2026 next Member Show Entry Day SDWS Gallery Education Room 10am - 3pm (typically on the Last Saturday before a First Friday) please bring your painting entries & entry slips on this day and retrieve your previous show paintings --