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Exhibiting outstanding work by established and emerging artists and offering San Diego's only hands-on program in Museum Studies and Gallery Management.

The Mesa College Art Gallery is an educational forum to present the work of professional artists in a range of media and dealing with diverse issues. The gallery also showcases outstanding artwork created by students in the Art Department. It is our mission to enrich and engage our student community through art. The gallery exhibits are complemented with artist lectures, workshops, and guided tours. The works on display reflect a variety of topics in order to engage students from other disciplines and departments. We have created exhibits in collaboration with Chicano Studies, Women Studies and the Black Studies department. The gallery serves as a laboratory for the Art Department's Museum Studies Program. The college is the only San Diego institution to offer an AA and a Certificate of Performance in Museum Studies/Gallery Exhibition Skills. During the academic year four exhibits features art by emerging and established contemporary artists. A student exhibition is held at the end of every semester. Besides exhibits in our main space, D101, the Art Gallery program and the Museum Studies classes also curate exhibits in locations around San Diego. Past exhibits have been curated as Space4Art, San Diego Art Department, Mission Valley Library, Claire de Lune, Voz Alta and San Diego Contemporary Art Fair 2013 and 2014. Check out our Museum Studies page on FB: San Diego Mesa College Museum Studies.

11/05/2026

The San Diego Mesa College Art Gallery invites you to “Flora, Fauna, and Fable”, an exhibit that reflects on our unique relationship with plants and animals. The featured artworks bring together a world where nature meets the imagination and the familiar takes a life of its own. From botanical wonders to whimsical creatures, the exhibit explores the way artists transform nature into something unexpected and where animals appear in unexpected places. The Fall 2026 Museum Studies class curated this exhibition which includes 90 talented local artists whose work ranges from playful pet portraits to dark mythical beasts.

Join us for the reception on Wednesday, November 18, 4 – 7 pm to meet the artists and enjoy imaginative works in a variety of mediums.

Card Design by Trixie Land, Mesa Museum Studies Student, Fall 2026

10/06/2026

Reception: Wednesday, October 7, 4-7 pm.

Thank you to Lisa Deaderick and the San Diego Union Tribune:

The story being told in artist Irma Sofia Poeter's work is based on her life. In her use of all forms of textiles, she shares pieces of her family history, her personal transformation as an artist and her evolving observations and perspectives on the world around her.

This month, she has something to say about dresses, and about sewing as a form of high art, in "A-Dress: Power and Belief," at the San Diego Mesa College Art Gallery, on view through Oct. 29.

Read more at the link in comments.

Story by Lisa Deaderick
Photo by McKenzie Patterson

09/29/2026

Thank you to Michael James Rocha and the San Diego Union Tribune for including Irma Sofia Poeter's exhibit "A-Dress: Power and Belief" at Mesa College Art Gallery in the 2026 Fall Arts Preview!

We hope you can join us for the reception on Wednesday, October 7, 4 - 7 pm. Meet the artist and enjoy refreshments.
The exhibit spans several decades of Poeter's work with an emphasis on wearable sculptures and large 2-D textile works combining patterns and fabric embellished with embroidery and beading and works where clothing such as jean shirts or pants are repurposed and imbued with meaning addressing identity, personal experience and cultural traditions.

09/28/2026

Installation week two…here we go!!!

Can’t wait for you to Irma Sofia Porter’s upcoming exhibition “A-dress: Power and Belief” opening next week, October 5 and running through October 29, 2026.

Don’t forget to join us for the reception on Wednesday, October 7 from 4-7 PM.

09/17/2026

Check out the Call for Art that our Museum Studies class will be jurying this semester. Open to artists in the San Diego/Tijuana region.

Theme: Submit your original artwork to the juried exhibition Flora, Fauna and Fable. Plants and pets provide comfort and solace; mythical creatures inhabit our imagination. From Wile E. Coyote to the seals of La Jolla, from the Venus flytrap to the bean stalk of children’s literature, we invite local artist to create work that reflects on our relationship with beasts and plants, both real and imagined. We welcome various approaches: a playful portrayal of a favorite fur baby, a magical interpretation of a fictional creature and everything in between.

San Diego Mesa College Art Gallery, FA 103
Exhibition Dates: November 16 – December 16, 2026
Reception: Wed., Nov. 18 , 2026, 4-7pm

Submission Deadline: Please submit files and information by midnight, Sun., Oct. 4, 2026.

Notification: Artists will be notified by Wed., Oct. 14, 2026.

Delivery of Artwork: Wed., Oct. 28 - Thurs., Oct. 29, 11am - 6pm or Fri., Oct 30, 10am- 4pm.

Eligibility: Open to all emerging and established artists residing in the region. All media are accepted including sculpture, video, soundscapes, two-dimensional work, performance, and installation. Original artwork only, no AI generated work, please. And we request that your artwork be ready to hang and install.

Fees: No fees to apply. We do not have a budget for any material costs for this exhibition, therefore work must be funded, produced, and delivered by the artist.

Submission Guidelines: Please submit material listed below to the google form.
Google Form Link: https://forms.gle/iCYiCNALHpKsNS2x9
1. A maximum of 3 .JPEG images. Label and number files with your name. Example: GarciaAlex0.jpeg, GarciaAlex02.jpeg (please keep files between 72 - 150 dpi.)
2. A statement about your work and how it responds to the theme.
3. A link to your website or social media.

About us: This exhibition is curated by the Museum Studies class at San Diego Mesa College under the direction of Professor Alessandra Moctezuma. We are excited to work with local artists to showcase the amazing talent of our region. Find us on Facebook: San Diego Mesa College Museum Studies or Instagram: for updates. Go to FB to view past exhibit examples under the “Events” section.

Questions? Email: [email protected]
Feel free to contact us with questions, clarifications or concerns.

Flyer Design by: Trixxie Land

09/15/2026

Submit your original artwork to the juried exhibition Flora, Fauna and Fable. Plants and pets provide comfort and solace; mythical creatures inhabit our imagination. From Wile E. Coyote to the seals of La Jolla, from the Venus flytrap to the bean stalk of children’s literature, we invite local artist to create work that reflects on our relationship with beasts and plants, both real and imagined. We welcome various approaches: a playful portrayal of a favorite fur baby, a magical interpretation of a fictional creature and everything in between.

Exhibition Dates: November 16 – December 16, 2026
Reception: Wed., Nov. 18 , 2026, 4-7pm

Submission Deadline: Please submit by midnight, Sun., Oct. 4, 2026.

Notification: Artists will be notified by Wed., Oct. 14, 2026.

Delivery of Artwork: Wed., Oct. 28 - Thurs., Oct. 29, 11am - 6pm or Fri., Oct 30, 10am- 4pm.

Eligibility: Open to all emerging and established artists residing in the region. All media are accepted including sculpture, video, soundscapes, two-dimensional work, performance, and installation. Original artwork only, no AI generated work, please. And we request that your artwork be ready to hang and install.

Fees: No fees to apply. We do not have a budget for any material costs for this exhibition, therefore work must be funded, produced, and delivered by the artist.

Submission Guidelines: Please submit material listed below to the google form. https://forms.gle/iCYiCNALHpKsNS2x9

1. A maximum of 3 .JPEG images. Label and number files with your name. Example: GarciaAlex0.jpeg, GarciaAlex02.jpeg (please keep files between 72 - 150 dpi.)
2. A statement about your work and how it responds to the theme.
3. A link to your website or social media.

About us: This exhibition is curated by the Museum Studies class at San Diego Mesa College under the direction of Professor Alessandra Moctezuma. We are excited to work with local artists to showcase the amazing talent of our region.

Questions?
Feel free to contact us with questions, clarifications or concerns.

Flyer Design by: Trixxie Land

06/02/2026

The gallery is closed for summer break! Check out our website for links to images from our Spring 26 exhibitions and to see what we have planned for the Fall 26 semester. We hope everyone has a good break and we are excited to see you all in the fall. 😎

05/27/2026

Thank you to everyone who participated in our 2026 Student Show! We were blown away by all the amazing work our students created over the last two semesters.

The gallery is now closed for the remained of the school year. Good luck on your finals and have a great summer!☀️

See you in the fall!🍂

Address

7250 Mesa College Drive, FA 103
San Diego, CA
92111

Opening Hours

Monday	12pm - 5pm
Tuesday	12pm - 5pm
Wednesday	12pm - 5pm
Thursday	12pm - 5pm

Telephone

+16193882829

Website

http://www.sdmesa.edu/art-gallery

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