San Diego Art Institute

We are extremely thankful for the support you have provided to the amazing group of artists behind the Regional Artists Market (RAM). As we approach the gift giving season, it’s the perfect opportunity to continue the ongoing support for these artists, who are still being greatly impacted by the pandemic. The offerings on RAM include everything from face masks and hand-dyed textiles, to ceramics and exclusive prints. Artists receive 70% of the proceeds. And through the holiday season, shipping is on us! Shop RAM here: https://sandiegoartinstitute.company.site/

Documentary photographer, filmmaker, and current RAM artist, Teanna E. Woods Okojie wrote an article for Ethical Storytelling discussing the need for ethical representation in documentary photography and why ethics in visual storytelling matters. Follow the link for the article: http://ethicalstorytelling.com/documentary-photography/ You can also purchase Teanna's beautiful prints and postcards here: https://sandiegoartinstitute.company.site/Teanna-Woods-Okoj

Teanna E. Woods Okojie is a photographer with a passion for ethical representation in documentary and humanitarian photography. Her resume includes extensive work throughout the continent of Africa and continued photographic series in Lagos, Nigeria. Purchase Teanna's photographic postcards and prints on the Regional Artists Market (RAM) now. Shipping is free through the holidays for the entire site!

New to the Regional Artists Market (RAM) is Teanna Woods Okojie, a talented San Diego photographer with a heart for social change and passion for ethical representation in documentary and humanitarian photography. Her current project locations include extensive work throughout the continent of Africa and continued photographic series in Lagos, Nigeria. Teanna's visually striking postcards and exclusive prints are available now on RAM. #ArtoftheMoment #reginalartistsmarket

Many thanks to Jeff Terich, PACIFIC and The San Diego Union-Tribune for featuring our Regional Artists Market and the many artists who are participating. There are just two days left to pick up socially conscious and functional art from some of the best regional artists around. Photo by Candice Eley https://www.pacificsandiego.com//san-diego-art-institute-l RAM shop: https://sandiegoartinstitute.company.site/

As a poetization of the current situation, Elsoldelrac places us in a dystopian territory in a constant "ready to go/use what you got" lifestyle where everything is ephemeral and nomadic. From this perspective, we can all be aware and ready to act while still looking good. Shop Elsoldelrac bags now at the Regional Artists Market. #Reginalartistsmarket #ArtoftheMoment #SDAI

Available now on the Regional Artists Market: A series of exclusive mixed textile sculptures by Elsoldelrac. I work with the body, the mind and the seek of them emancipation through deconstruction of languages using plastic arts, confection, installation and process-art. - Elsoldelrac #ArtoftheMoment #regionalartistsmarket

Now available at the Regional Artists Market: Studded face masks by Elsoldelrac. These masks are an embodiment of what we can all become. In an environment where society is destroyed, we are all bandits and naturally emancipated. Click on the photos to purchase.

The Resting Chill Skincare set by Elsoldelrac continues to evoke the deconstruction by juxtaposing the beautiful with the bizarre. Made with all natural elements including sea salt, rosemary, cacao, activated carbon, and red clay, this set appeals not just to the eyes, but the skin as well. Click here to purchase: https://sandiegoartinstitute.company.site/ELSOLDELRAC-Resti

Elsoldelrac is one of the multi-talented featured artists from our Regional Artist Market (RAM). A Tijuana based artist, Elsoldelrac plays with deconstruction by juxtaposing the beautiful with the bizarre. To check out his collection of face masks, clothing and skin care, and thought provoking artwork on RAM, visit: https://sandiegoartinstitute.company.site/ELSOLDELRAC-c6016

We’ve been working hard at curating new artists and items for our Regional Artists Market (RAM). Our newest, Sofia V. Gonzalez, is based in San Diego and was recently an Artist in Residence at Art Produce. Sofia uses the process of sewing, staining, and color to explore the senses of space. Check out her shibori dyed textiles, masks and cards, all available now at RAM. https://sandiegoartinstitute.company.site/Sofia-Gonzalez-c6

Rising Arts Leaders of San Diego Arts Fest 2020 is happening now and runs through September 19. The festival’s focus is to give local artists and creatives a platform to share their work through performances, talks, and workshops. For a full schedule, visit: https://www.risingartsleadersofsandiego.org//rising-arts-/

BIPOC artists in San Diego County have been greatly impacted by COVID-19. As a result, leaders of our arts community have organized a fund to provide hope and care to BIPOC artists in need. Please consider joining us in solidarity to support these artists. San Diego Regional Arts and Culture Coalition https://www.gofundme.com/f/sdartistrelief... #sdartistrelief

Caitlin Cherry, a wonderfully talented artist from our ILLUMINATION exhibition, is featured in a brand-new online exhibition from the gallery of Luis De Jesus Los Angeles. The presentation includes an essay that considers art, technology, codes, and Cherry’s Black femmes. Check it out here: https://viewingroom.luisdejesus.com/viewing-/caitlin-cherry Axiom, 2020 by Caitlin Cherry

Check out Balboa Park's list of specially designed face masks available from several Park organizations, including SDAI. Links to purchase masks currently available: WorldBeat Cultural Center http://www.worldbeatcenter.org/support-our-cultural-mask-fu... San Diego Zoo https://shopzoo.com/collections/face-masks San Diego Museum of Art https://www.sdmart.org/product/cotan-still-life-mask/ San Diego Art Institute via JG Indie LLC by Jolonzo Goldtooth https://sandiegoartinstitute.company.site/Jolonzo-Goldtooth Masks coming soon from: Museum of Photographic Arts https://shop.mopa.org/ Timken Museum of Art https://timkenshop.square.site/ San Diego Model Railroad Museum https://www.sdmrm.org/ If you visit the Park and forget your mask, the Visitors Center has masks available, as well. https://youtu.be/u9be-GvKEY0

Outstanding Forging Territories visual artist, Texas Isaiah was featured in The New York Times piece "Sources of Self Regard: Self-Portraits from Black Photographers Reflecting on America." https://www.nytimes.com//black-photographers-self-portrait Texas Isaiah also released gorgeous new prints for the Regional Artists Market. Check out the RAM site to purchase: https://sandiegoartinstitute.company.site/Texas-Isaiah-c491

The California Arts Council, in partnership with the Center for Cultural Innovation have announced an exciting grant opportunity for artists and cultural practitioners who have been affected by COVID-19. More than 900 artists will be supported. To apply, visit: http://arts.ca.gov/news/atcdetail.php

Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute (SBP), a science partner for our ILLUMINATION exhibition, recently announced a milestone discovery of a drug to reactivate dormant HIV and then eliminate them, an approach they call shock and kill. We are excited about SBP's progress in the fight against HIV and we are proud to be working with them. To read more, visit: https://www.sbpdiscovery.org//new-drug-candidate-reawakens