About the City Hall Gallery Program

The Solana Beach City Hall Gallery is an unique space dedicated to supporting local artists by providing a complimentary, high-traffic venue to display their work. The program hosts six exhibitions each year, each lasting two months, featuring a rotating display of artistic talent through solo, group, or curated exhibits. The gallery has showcased a variety of art forms, such as watercolors, photographs, recycled metal sculptures, children’s art, and painted surfboards.

Located inside Solana Beach City Hall, the gallery is open to the public during regular business hours and during opening receptions. The City hosts a special opening reception for each exhibit, inviting the public to come view the art and meet the artists.

Location: Solana Beach City Hall, 635 Hwy 101, Solana Beach, CA 92075

Hours of Operation:

Monday-Thursday: 7:30 am to 5:30 pm
Every other Friday: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

The City Hall Gallery Program has been very successful, providing a unique experience for both visitors and artists with each exhibit. We invite you to subscribe to our Public Arts Registry to stay informed about upcoming opening receptions and art opportunities.

Purchasing Artwork

Artwork from each exhibition can be purchased on any day during the show when City Hall is open. This is a wonderful opportunity to support local artists and witness their creativity firsthand.

For more information about the City Hall Gallery Program or to schedule an exhibit, please contact Kayla Moshki at (858) 720-2438 or kmoshki@cityofsolanabeach.ca.gov.

Current Exhibit: "Beneath the Palms"

The Solana Beach Public Arts Commission proudly presents the newest City Hall Gallery exhibit, Beneath the Palms, on view from October 27 through December 15.

Palm 1

Palm 2

About the Exhibit

"Beneath the Palms" features oil and gouache paintings that capture the botanical light and shape of palm trees in an impressionist inspired style. The paintings showcase impasto brushstrokes and use soft, pastel colors to illustrate the warm luminosity of Southern California. Each painting celebrates the organic form and abstract shapes found in nature and in the landscape. Color and shadows serve as inspiration and showcase how the environment around us is ever-changing.

Artist Statement

Stephanie Missan is a painter born and raised in San Diego, California. She currently works out of her home studio in Carlsbad, California. She attended school at Laguna College of Art + Design and the San Francisco Art Institute. Her work has been shown in galleries in San Diego and featured on artist blogs and websites. She is inspired by the Southern California landscape she grew up in. She seeks to explore the relationship with color, texture, and brushwork while balancing representation and abstraction.

Visit her website at www.stephaniemissan.com or follow her on Instagram @stephaniemissan.

Special Artist Reception

The community is invited to attend a special opening reception on Saturday, November 14, from 4:00 to 6:00 PM at City Hall Gallery. Guests will have the opportunity to meet the artist, explore the exhibit, and enjoy light refreshments. This reception is a great chance to connect with fellow art lovers and celebrate this exhibit.