Escondido Art Association Opens Light and Shade Show
The local arts organization launched its latest exhibition at the North Island Credit Union gallery.
Updated on Oct. 28, 2026 in Fine Art
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The Escondido Art Association has officially opened its new Light and Shade exhibition. The showcase features works from several local artists who were honored with medals and awards.
Why it matters
The exhibition highlights the creative contributions of local artists to the Escondido community. It also strengthens the partnership between the local arts association and the community credit union.
Award winners received cash gift cards for their submissions, while the gallery at 1230 Auto Parkway remains open to visitors on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The players
Dane White
He is the Mayor of Escondido who participated in the presentation of awards to local artists.
Noel Fishman
She is a local artist who received the Gold Medal for her watercolor painting titled Morocco Marketplace.
Kinga Wulczynska-Lauer
She is a local artist who received the Silver Medal for her abstract work titled Dancing in Blue.
Janet Keto
She is a local artist who received the Bronze Medal for her pastel work titled Sleeping Giant Woods.
North Island Credit Union
This financial institution provides gallery space for the Escondido Art Association and sponsors the awards given to artists.
The details
Noel Fishman earned the Gold Medal for her watercolor, while Kinga Wulczynska-Lauer and Janet Keto secured silver and bronze honors respectively. Additional commendations were presented to artists Rosemarie Woldin, Jean Petaja, and John Cowan.
Timeline
The Light and Shade exhibition opened on October 24, 2026.
The exhibition remains open to the public through January 15, 2027.
Industry Dynamics
This exhibition continues the Escondido Art Association's established pattern of rotating shows to foster local cultural engagement. Such partnerships between community art groups and corporate institutions reflect a broader trend in regional arts funding.
Residents can visit the exhibition at 1230 Auto Parkway during regular business hours to view the winning pieces in person. The show provides an opportunity for the public to support local artists through January 15, 2027.
The takeaway
Supporting local exhibitions offers a direct way for residents to engage with the talent present within their own community. Visitors are encouraged to plan their trips around the gallery's specific operating hours to ensure the exhibition is accessible.
Further reading
Learn more about local cultural events on the Fine Art page.
More information
For more information about the exhibition schedule, visit the Escondido Art Association website.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Escondido Times-Advocate - The hometown newspaper of Escondido, California.
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