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The City of Encinitas recognizes that arts and culture are essential elements in the character and quality of life in a vibrant community. The City's commitment is evident by the many opportunities for residents, visitors, artists and arts organizations to share in our City's cultural expression through the arts. Collectively, these efforts result in a broad range of artistic opportunities for the Encinitas community.
A survey by the San Diego Foundation, A Portrait of San Diego Artists, found that Encinitas had the 2nd highest concentration of artists in San Diego County. The creative sector is the engine of urban economic development. Designers, musicians, actors, artists and other creative professionals are a catalyst for growth, creating new businesses, enhancing existing ones and attracting new residents with their performances, designs, murals and other contributions to urban vibrancy. An investment in the city’s creative economy is an investment in its long-term growth and vitality.
Commission for the Arts
The Cultural Arts Division works in partnership with the Commission for the Arts to carry out the vision of the City’s Arts Master Plan in 7 strategic areas:
- Advocacy
- Visual Art
- Performing Arts
- Public Art
- Arts Education
- Arts Venues
- Marketing and Audience Development
Arts & Culture Organizations
Encinitas is home to more than 85 arts and culture organizations, along with numerous arts presenters: nonprofit organizations, businesses, community groups, Main Street Associations, and others.
Explore the Encinitas Arts Organization Directory. COMING SOON
This directory is created to include all arts organizations that took part in the American for the Arts 2022 survey "Arts & Economic Prosperity 6".
Should your organization like to be included in this directory please email the Cultural Arts team: arts@encinitasca.gov