S11 E8 - Joshua Rios, Art Scene West: From Artist to A Gallery Owner

Join host Galina Marcus as she dives into the vibrant world of Art Scene West, a dynamic gallery in San Diego’s Seaport Village. In this episode, we’re joined by Joshua Rios, Chief Operating Officer, curator, and co-owner of Art Scene West, who shares his journey from artist to gallery manager. Discover how this small but mighty gallery is making waves with pop-up art shows, painting parties, and a film festival, all while showcasing diverse, high-quality art. Joshua discusses the challenges and joys of running a gallery in a tourist hotspot, curating for varied audiences, and fostering a creative community. Whether you’re an art lover or planning a visit to San Diego, this episode offers an inspiring look at the local art scene. Find show notes, links, and more at SanDiegoArtistNetwork.com. Key Topics: Art Scene West’s relocation to Seaport Village Joshua’s background as an artist and his role in revitalizing the gallery Community-driven events like the Seaport Village Art Show Curating diverse art for tourists and locals The gallery’s innovative ventures, including a film festival Links: Art Scene West: artscenewest.com Instagram: @artscenewest and @artscenewestgallery San Diego Art Directory: SanDiegoArtistNetwork.com Want a video experience? Check out our YouTube channel! We're now uploading video episodes! This episode: ⁠ General channel: ⁠⁠⁠ Get involved with the Art World San Diego Art Events: ⁠⁠ Hire and artist or advertise your work: ⁠⁠

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S11 E8 - Joshua Rios, Art Scene West: From Artist to A Gallery Owner is an episode from In The Art Scene (an art podcast that has it all) by In The Art Scene.

This episode is 00:58:07 long.

This episode was published on Jul 18, 2025.

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