The EAP is a 501(c)(3) non-profit arts agency established in December 1995. The Escondido Arts Partnership Gallery provides a destination for visitors in downtown Escondido and is home to over 400 local artists. We offer free ongoing arts education, monthly exhibitions with free entry, and performance space.
The Escondido Arts Partnership is a free community space where all ages can learn about art and community issues through creative expression and hands-on activities.
Escondido Arts Partnership
Board of Directors
- Jan Bourgeois
- Jennifer Geran
- Kim Hutson de Belle
- Lauren Bacchus McMahan
- Hellyaachwehay Quisquis
- Cathy Cooper Scott
- Brenda Townsend
- Michael Woodward
Chrisanne Moats – Executive Director
Katie Werner– Gallery Manager

The Escondido Arts Partnership focuses on programs that engage the public in an environment where they can explore their artistic visions. Monthly themed exhibitions like Art & Science, Emerging Artists Student Exhibition, Fiber Arts, Recycled Art, “Wood: a Furniture Show” and more, challenge regional artists to create new work to be viewed. The EAP’s programs support an environment of creativity and communication, and in this way, we secure artistic excellence now and for our future. We want to ensure we get enough artistic vision and input to amplify the voices, ideas, and solutions of all people.
We operate the California State Certified Escondido Farmers’ Market. This weekly event promotes the farms of our agricultural region as well as the local artisans and cottage industry purveyors. Engaging with our community at the market builds connections and creates hope for our town’s economy. We encourage supporting local agriculture, businesses and the arts to cultivate a healthy and sustainable future. When we all work together, we do our best work.
See Times Advocate article by Kevin Svetich
See art films on the ArtStream you tube channel