Downtown San Diego Real Estate Blog

Downtown San Diego is on the brink of becoming a contender in the art world. Over the past few years and within the redevelopment of certain neighborhoods such as the East Village, many extremely talented artists have developed their creativity within the vibrant and multi-cultural setting that San Diego’s  downtown offers. I spoke with Mark Jesinosky, an artist active in the downtown scene to get the lowdown on what are some of the more significant name-makers in the art community. Mark has his own website and blog which follows the San Diego art scene.

The East Village is one neighborhood in particular that has flourished due to its arts community.  A recent exciting addition to the scene are the working studios and live/work spaces comprised of three warehouse buildings that make up Space for Art, a concept meant to support and develop local artists and incorporate it into the community.  Space for Art has many ongoing events and classes which can be found on their website. In addition, one of the developments downtown, Icon, is home to a particularly cutting-edge art gallery known as Sushi Contemporary Performance and Visual Arts.  Sushi is known for introducing revolutionary artists and performances within San Diego and abroad.

Bar Basic in East Village hosts an eclectic art event every Tuesday when there isn’t a Padres game; the event is a Bacchanalian feast for the senses featuring local underground and new artists doing live performances, live music, cocktails and artisan pizzas. Artists that have done live painting there in the past include The Dope Show, Shay Davis, Sean Dietrich and Mark Jesinosky among many others.

Over in the Gaslamp, there is a different scene between a mix of art galleries featuring fine art and collectibles and newer local artists bringing a fresh flava to San Diego.  A significant contributor to that scene is the Industry Showroom. Industry Showroom provides office and retail space for artists and local entrepreneurs that share a common interest in a diverse and evolving work space with a young vibe. The Industry Showroom also is highly active in the local arts community providing event space for many ongoing exhibits and performances within the Gaslamp district. One recent gallery that hosted a show there was Sudden Art Gallery in collaboration with the Thumbprint Gallery located in North Park. The event featured over a dozen artists specializing in pop art, comic and visual styles.

The Alexander Salazar Gallery is another notable spot on the map that is also located in the Gaslamp. Alexander Salazar is a Harvard-educated collector and historian who supports local and international artists with exhibits and events at his gallery.

The neighborhood of Little Italy with its international flair is a perfect downtown spot for representing the art scene downtown and it is also where another important player resides in San Diego. Subtext Gallery is the host and supporter to many pop surrealist artists and urban contemporary genres of art. Mark described pop surrealism as a style of art that emerged as a rebellion against the abstract style. It uses a high quality of imagery and derives itself from the tattoo and hot rod scene. Their showroom also houses a mix of collectibles with a focus on cutting edge and unique design.

The downtown lifestyle provides access to many of these exciting new art movements and events. Living downtown you can become a part of the energy and the evolving art scene that is starting to put downtown on the map. No longer known as a sleepy beach town, San Diego will become a cultural mecca in its own right and in its own style.

Come see for yourself by checking out Mark’s blog, or one of the other gallery links for the next event. The first weekend of September, the San Diego Contemporary Art Fair will be held downtown at the Hilton Bayfront. This event draws local and international artists and is the preeminent event of the year.

While you are downtown finding your next piece of artwork to add to your new loft space or condomimium, contact a San Diego Condodomain agent to tour some of these downtown floorplans. Many of these condos would be the perfect canvas for expressing yourself and your own unique lifestyle.

Downtown San Diego is on the brink of becoming a contender in the art world. Over the past few years and within the redevelopment of certain neighborhoods such as the East Village, many extremely talented artists have developed their creativity within the vibrant and multi-cultural setting that San Diego’s  downtown offers. I spoke with Mark Jesinosky, an artist active in the downtown scene to get the lowdown on what are some of the more significant name-makers in the art community. Mark has his own website and blog which follows the San Diego art scene.

The East Village is one neighborhood in particular that has flourished due to its arts community.  A recent exciting addition to the scene are the working studios and live/work spaces comprised of three warehouse buildings that make up Space for Art, a concept meant to support and develop local artists and incorporate it into the community.  Space for Art has many ongoing events and classes which can be found on their website. In addition, one of the developments downtown, Icon, is home to a particularly cutting-edge art gallery known as Sushi Contemporary Performance and Visual Arts.  Sushi is known for introducing revolutionary artists and performances within San Diego and abroad.

Bar Basic in East Village hosts an eclectic art event every Tuesday when there isn’t a Padres game; the event is a Bacchanalian feast for the senses featuring local underground and new artists doing live performances, live music, cocktails and artisan pizzas. Artists that have done live painting there in the past include The Dope Show, Shay Davis, Sean Dietrich and Mark Jesinosky among many others.

Over in the Gaslamp, there is a different scene between a mix of art galleries featuring fine art and collectibles and newer local artists bringing a fresh flava to San Diego.  A significant contributor to that scene is the Industry Showroom. Industry Showroom provides office and retail space for artists and local entrepreneurs that share a common interest in a diverse and evolving work space with a young vibe. The Industry Showroom also is highly active in the local arts community providing event space for many ongoing exhibits and performances within the Gaslamp district. One recent gallery that hosted a show there was Sudden Art Gallery in collaboration with the Thumbprint Gallery located in North Park. The event featured over a dozen artists specializing in pop art, comic and visual styles.

The Alexander Salazar Gallery is another notable spot on the map that is also located in the Gaslamp. Alexander Salazar is a Harvard-educated collector and historian who supports local and international artists with exhibits and events at his gallery.

The neighborhood of Little Italy with its international flair is a perfect downtown spot for representing the art scene downtown and it is also where another important player resides in San Diego. Subtext Gallery is the host and supporter to many pop surrealist artists and urban contemporary genres of art. Mark described pop surrealism as a style of art that emerged as a rebellion against the abstract style. It uses a high quality of imagery and derives itself from the tattoo and hot rod scene. Their showroom also houses a mix of collectibles with a focus on cutting edge and unique design.

The downtown lifestyle provides access to many of these exciting new art movements and events. Living downtown you can become a part of the energy and the evolving art scene that is starting to put downtown on the map. No longer known as a sleepy beach town, San Diego will become a cultural mecca in its own right and in its own style.

Come see for yourself by checking out Mark’s blog, or one of the other gallery links for the next event. The first weekend of September, the San Diego Contemporary Art Fair will be held downtown at the Hilton Bayfront. This event draws local and international artists and is the preeminent event of the year.

While you are downtown finding your next piece of artwork to add to your new loft space or condomimium, contact a San Diego Condodomain agent to tour some of these downtown floorplans. Many of these condos would be the perfect canvas for expressing yourself and your own unique lifestyle.