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09/05/2026

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09/04/2026

Art Talk : Rd Riccoboni

Thank you to The WORD SD News for continuing to shine a light on important local artists from the LGBQT community who exhibited together in ArtSpectrum earlier this year. The latest issue features an interview with artist RD Riccoboni from Patric Stillman.

RD Riccoboni shares how a childhood fascination with painting grew into a lifelong career, the unexpected opportunities that shaped his journey and why showing up to connect with people remains essential to an artist’s success.

https://thewordsd.news/art-talk-rd-riccoboni/

09/03/2026

Art Talk : Stefan Talian

Thank you to The WORD SD News for continuing to shine a light on important local artists from the LGBQT community who exhibited together in ArtSpectrum earlier this year. The latest issue features an interview with artist Stefan Talian from Patric Stillman.

Stefan Talian reflects on finding his artistic voice, returning to creativity as a source of spiritual healing and why connecting emotionally with viewers has become more important than chasing success.

https://thewordsd.news/art-talk-stefan-talian/

09/02/2026

A Wild Unicorn in Our Back Yard
https://thewordsd.news/the-wild-unicorn-in-our-backyard/

🏳️‍🌈 What happens when artists are given the space to be seen, taken seriously and remembered?

San Diego has that space right in its own backyard.

In Patric Stillman's latest article for The WORD SD News, He breaks the 4th wall to take a look at the artists, history and community behind The Studio Door and why creating professional opportunities for local artists still matters.

🦄 The Wild Unicorn in Our Backyard

Take a few minutes to read it. Then see our creative community in action at 'Raw & Refined', when The Studio Door artists open their studios and share the work happening right here in Hillcrest.

📍 The Studio Door • Hillcrest
3867 4th Avenue • San Diego

By Patric Stillman

08/31/2026

How do you bring art into your life?
How are you supporting the artists creating it?

For 12 years, The Studio Door has created opportunities to discover local artists and experience their work up close. We bring diverse voices into the gallery. We give you direct access to the artists behind the work.

The art is here. The artists are here. Come discover them.

Artist Spotlight continues through September 18.

Don’t miss what’s here for you.

08/30/2026

When was the last time a work of art stopped you in your tracks?

That feeling is all over our gallery right now.

Alla Bartoshchuk. Matt Gunnell. Birdy Harrison. Laura Lehman. Chuck McPherson.

These five artists are exceptional. Their work commands attention. The skill is undeniable. This is an exhibition worth seeing in person.

Artist Spotlight
On view and for sale through September 18
The Studio Door • Hillcrest

🎨 Stop in. See the work.

Alla Bartoshchuk
Chuck McPherson
Birdy Harrison Art
Matt Gunnell
Laura Lehman

08/29/2026

Join us for an unforgettable set of artists!

Art feels different when the artist is standing right there.

Tonight, meet Alla Bartoshchuk, Matt Gunnell, Birdy Harrison, Laura Lehman and Chuck McPherson and experience their work in person.

Come find something that belongs on your wall.

Join us. Buy art. Support artists.

TONIGHT • 6–9 PM
The Studio Door • Hillcrest

Alla Bartoshchuk
Birdy Harrison Art
Chuck McPherson
Matt Gunnell
Laura Lehman

08/29/2026

Join us for an unforgettable set of artists!

Art feels different when the artist is standing right there.

Tonight, meet Alla Bartoshchuk, Matt Gunnell, Birdy Harrison, Laura Lehman and Chuck McPherson and experience their work in person.

Come find something that belongs on your wall.

Join us. Buy art. Support artists.

TONIGHT • 6–9 PM
The Studio Door • Hillcrest

08/28/2026

😵‍💫 Stop doom scrolling. The world doesn’t need another negative post on your feed to bring you down. It needs a little more optimism. ✨

HOPE invites Southern California artists to create work that someone will choose to live with because it reminds them that tomorrow can be brighter than today.

What gives you hope? Show us.

HOPE, a visual arts exhibition
�September 25 – November 6, 2026�Reception: October 17 • 6–9 PM�The Studio Door (San Diego, CA)

Entries close August 31 at 11:30 PM (PST). Act now.

https://opportunities.wearecreativewest.org/opportunity/17801/CAFE