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: "Outside by Yourself"

The Solana Beach Public Arts Commission proudly presents the first City Hall Gallery exhibit of the year, Outside by Yourself, on view from May 4^th through June 29^th.

Michele Roberts

Michele Roberts 2

Michele Roberts 3

About the Exhibit

Michele Roberts' painting and prints tell a story by combining poignant phrases with symbolic images. They are little stories are based on her personal concerns and her daily life. The work addresses the subjects of communication alienation, love, and identity. Inspiration for Roberts' work comes from a wide variety of sources including cartoons, primitive folk art, right through to conversations she has had with friends. In creating this work, her goal is for the viewer to feel a personal connection here - allowing them, perhaps, to come away with some insights into their own lives.

Artist Statement

Roberts studied both printmaking and painting, having graduated from UC Santa Cruz and Art Center College of Design. Over a career that spanned several decades, she refined her "primitive narrative" style, marrying words with simple, primitive imagery. Roberts' work has been shown at galleries in Los Angeles, Santa Monica, and Seattle, and she is part of the permanent collection of Prints and Drawings at the Los Angeles Museum of Art. Individual collectors of her work include Jackson Browne, Sean Penn, Michael Crichton and others.

Visit her website at michelerobertsart.com

Special Artist Reception

The community is invited to attend a special opening reception on Saturday May 9, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at City Hall. 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.