We work to increase cultural programming, help drive arts education (particularly for the underserved), and support the installment of public art.
Active Programs
Mariachi Band
This mariachi is comprised of young men and women that come together to learn about their culture, perform music that they enjoy, and go on educational trips. The goal is to encourage students to finish high school and continue their education.
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Legacy Programs
Passport Series
These one-day events help the organization raise funds to sustain future events while elevating cultural offerings and drawing recognition to local and regional artistic talent through multi-disciplinary experiences (music, visual & performing and culinary arts).
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Flea Market
EFA sponsors and produces the Flea Market at Pacific View with Encinitas Arts Culture and Ecology Alliance. This is an ongoing community event that started in July of 2017. One of a kind gifts are the order of the day and keepsakes and new treasures are abundant.
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Artists Collective
Encinitas Friends of the Arts Artists Collective’s mission is to provide a positive force for visual and performing artists to support each other, create community, identify resources, and aid collaboration while giving back to our city.
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Student Advisory
Consisting of high school students who are committed to increasing the visibility of the arts at their schools, this council advises the board on programs and priori- ties to increase arts engagement among their peers.
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