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 9207

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@cosb.org.

Current Exhibit: "For the Love of Textiles + Art"

From July 9 - August 27, 2025 the Solana Beach City Hall Gallery proudly presents two exhibitions for this installment. "A Few Less Words" by artist Keelee Løvaas features the materials that drive their own logic in this representation of contrast and "For the Love of Textiles + Art" by Sherri Scott highlights atmospheric landscapes inspired by the artist’s exploration of the outdoors. These artists both explore the senses and an appreciation for the natural world.

About the Exhibit

"A Few Less Words" explores the materials that drive their own logic. This artist leans into contrast: the spaces between structure and unraveling. She is interested in following what wants to take shape—because art, when left to its own devices, always does. "For the Love of Textiles + Art" showcases atmospheric landscapes inspired by the artist’s exploration of the outdoors, where she finds inspiration in the captivating elements of land and sea. Each piece highlights the intricate interplay of the landscape during different times of the day. The textile art is a new exploration and the art takes on another level of engagement, offering both a tactile and functional aspect that invites viewers to connect with the work in multiple senses. Through this exhibit the artist aims to evoke a sense of peace and appreciation for the natural world, reminding us of the transformative power of our surroundings.

Every April, Arts, Culture, and Creativity Month (ACCM) is celebrated in California, emphasizing the importance of the arts in fostering community wellness and recovery. The 2025 theme, Health, Healing, Hope, highlights how creative expression can inspire resilience. April is also nationally recognized as Autism Awareness Month, bringing attention to the experiences and contributions of autistic individuals.

Artist Statements

Sherri Scott

Over the past decade, Sherri has immersed herself in the intricate world of fashion and product design, where the delicate balance between creativity, innovation and sustainability is not just a goal but a necessity. More than a year ago, she made a deliberate pivot into the art world—a transition that had long beckoned her. This new direction allows her to approach design with a unique perspective rooted in both technical skill and creative vision. This artistic adventure has led her to create artwork for several gallery exhibitions, permanent public art installations, graphics for a music festival, and a special project for a new Arizona fire station. She feels very fortunate to be in the arts, and is working on giving back. Sherri has written grants that have funded two art festivals, and is also a gallery board member.

Instagram: @sherriscottstudios

Website: www.sherriscottstudios.com

Keelee Lovaas

Rooted in curiosity and the interplay between control and unpredictability, Keelee’s work explores forms that are both familiar and unknowable, whole yet unresolved. Mediums are always shifting, but the focus for her remains on the interaction between them—sometimes in balance, sometimes in contrast. Her works focusing more on existing and less on explaining.

Instagram: @keeleelovaas

Website: keeleelovaas.com

Special Artist Reception

Join us for a special reception celebrating "A Few Less Words" and "For the Love of Textiles + Art" on Saturday, August 2nd from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM at the Solana Beach City Hall Gallery (635 Hwy 101, Solana Beach, CA 92075). This event will feature artists Keelee Lovaas and Sherri Scott, whose art works in conjuntion with each other, creating a cohesive exhibit. Their vision of __ comes together

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