Artists + Practitioners + Organizations

The mission of the Imperial Valley Desert Museum is to preserve, interpret, and celebrate the deserts of Southern California through outstanding collections, research, and educational programs. The organization’s goal is to be the foremost research and educational institution devoted to the preservation, interpretation, and celebration of the deserts of Southern California.

Media Arts Center San Diego (MACSD) promotes access to media arts in marginalized communities and supports the professional development of media artists through outreach education. The organization's mission is to provide new media tools and channels to create equitable and engaged communities where underserved voices are heard. MACSD endorses the involvement of diverse voices in media arts the portrayal of accurate images of these communities by mainstream media, and promotes community access to and use of media technology.

The Hill Street Country Club is a nonprofit organization dedicated to shaping the growing arts and culture scene in Oceanside and the surrounding North Country region. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse atmosphere that reflects the socioeconomic landscape of our community.  The organization's mission is to encourage art beyond gallery walls to create a culture where artists and the community can thrive together in North County San Diego.