Vista Art Foundation

The Vista Art Foundation (VAF) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization of artists and art-lovers that is committed to strengthening the community through arts programs, events, education, citizen participation and communication.  Our mission is to support and encourage artistic expression through all types of art by all age groups and across all segments of our diverse community.  

What's Going On...

December 8-13, 2025 Dark Xmas Art Show
Call to Artists

To obtain more information, follow this link: https://lydiamartinart.com/call-for-art

The Wild Hunt of Vista

Currently seeking cosplayers, puppeteers and volunteers for our Winter Spirits procession!

Contact us at TwistedHeartPuppetworks@gmail.com

Coming in December! The Dark X-mas Market of Vista

December 13 

4-8:30 pm

 S. Citrus Ave. (Between Main St. and Broadway)

Historic Downtown Vista

Live Street Performances

Stein Holding Competition

Christmas Tree Giveaway

Costume Contest

The Wild Hunt of Vista Krampus Run & Winter Spirits Procession

Stay tuned for more information!

Virtual Food Drive

VAF supports the North County Food Bank. Help your neighbors who are facing hunger through the North County Food Bank drive:

San Diego Food Bank – North County – San Diego Food Bank

Where to Find Art

Public Art

From “Kites over Vista” to whimsical sculptures and community murals, Vista’s creativity is on full display. More information may be found on the City of Vista website.

Retail establishments and other places

Paintings displayed in restaurants, privately commissioned murals and sculptures can be found in a variety of restaurants, breweries and other establishments around the city. 

  • Helia Brewing, 1250 Keystone Way
  • Booze Brothers Brewing, 2545 Progress St.
  • Curbside Cafe, 307 Main St.
  • Found Lofts, 516 S. Santa Fe Ave.
  • Alta Vista Botanical Gardens, 1270 Vale Terrace Dr. 

Public Library

Located at 700 Eucalyptus Avenue in Vista, the public library features permanent exterior murals, sculptures and mosaics, in addition to rotating art exhibits inside.

The Civic Gallery is in the Vista Civic Center, located at 200 Civic Center Drive, on the second floor. Rotating exhibits.

Veterans' Writing Group

The Veterans’ Writing Group of San Diego County has published three anthology books with stories drawn from  life and military experiences. Each copy sold of these deeply personal and intimately relatable works allows the Veterans’ Writing Group to donate two copies to veterans’ organizations, military hospitals, local libraries, and USOs to help fellow veterans and their family members heal and grow from their experiences. The stories are sometimes hilarious, at other times heart-wrenching, but always ring true and are like no other. For more information: veteranswritinggroup.org

Vista Art Foundation

artinvista@gmail.com