Art in the Pines Spring
Festival and Sale

When: May 5 - 6, 2012
Saturday, 10am - 5pm ; Sunday, 10am - 4pm
Where: 12600 North Torrey Pines Road
Torrey Pines State Reserve
La Jolla, San Diego, CA (map, directions)
More info: Event website

Art Festival Highlights

Art in the Pines is a 2-day celebration of nature through the interpretive eye of the artist. Held for the 3rd year at a time when the Reserve’s wildflowers are in full bloom, the outdoor venue is atop the mesa near the Torrey Pines Visitor Center.

A shuttle will run from Torrey Pines State Reserve north and south parking lots. Day use fee of $10 or valid annual pass required for each vehicle entering the Reserve.

Plein Air Competition
A highlight will be a competition of recently painted plein air paintings representing the beauty of Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve. During the two months leading to Art In The Pines, 35 plein air artists will visit the Reserve to paint. Their efforts culminate with a competition in which prizes are awarded for the best works. Judging takes place Saturday morning at 11 A.M., after which the pieces are available for sale. The Plein Air Gallery is located within the tent also housing the Open Air Gallery.

Artists from the entire San Diego County region will display and sell their nature-based art for the benefit of the educational programs at the reserve.

Enjoy the natural beauty of Torrey Pines while viewing and shopping for paintings, (oil, pastels, drawing, watercolor, acrylic), sculpture, ceramics and photography.

The event will open promptly at 10am both days. No visitors will be allowed to shop before 10am.

Artist Demonstrations
At various times throughout each day, artists will be demonstrating and sharing their skill and knowledge. Many demonstrations will be taking place at the artist's booth while others will be at beatiful sites such as the West Overlook, under the trees east of the Lodge, or just beyond overlooking the Penasquitos river valley. Please consult the schedule posted on the information towers for exact times and locations.

Food
Returning by popular demand from from last year's event are: Lucy's Party Time Tacos and Espresso Urbano.

Music
Returning from last year are jazz saxophonist Joe Marillo, the classical sounds of the Minerva Quartet, and the light jazz and easy listening of Endangered Speciez. Joining them are the Mission Bay High School Jass Trio and poets from the Poet Jazz House. Entertainment will be on-going throughout the day in one of three locations. Relax in the gorgeous surroundings of Torrey Pines and enjoy the sounds of these fabulous musicians and artists.

Buses, Parking, Shuttles, and Bicycles

Parking
parking will be available at the upper lot at Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve the days of the event.

All other visitor parking will be restricted to the South Beach or North Beach parking lots. Normal parking rates and restrictions apply to both lots.

Buses
The stop for North County Transit bus 101 is on North Torrey Pines Road close to the North Beach parking lot. From there it is a short walk into the parking lot where you can catch the shuttle to the event.

Shuttles
Shuttles begin taking visitors to the event at 9:30am both days. To board the shuttle prior to 9:30 will require your name be on the vendor, artist, or worker list.

NO visitors will be allowed into the Art In The Pines venue until 10am!

Shuttles are FREE to everyone. They may be boarded at either lot and will return you to either lot.

Bicycles
Bicycles are not allowed in the immediate vacinity of Art In The Pines, nor are they allowed on the park road grade between the Visitor Center and the South Beach lot. Bicycles may be walked up and down the grade but NOT ridden.

Bicycles may only be ridden to the event on approach from the south along the park road between the golf course and the restrooms. Bicycle parking will be available at that location.