Auction Guide for Arts Alive 2026

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ENCINITAS ARTS ALIVE

SILENT AUCTION

Banners #1 - #50

ENCINITAS ARTS ALIVE

SILENT AUCTION

Banners #51 - #85

What is Encinitas Arts Alive?

Colorful abstract background with the words 'Art to Alive 2026' in white, cursive font.

Encinitas Arts Alive is a 25-year community art project featuring original art painted on banners by local artists and displayed along the Historic Coast Highway 101, stretching from La Costa Avenue to Cardiff.

These vibrant banners beautify the community before being auctioned, featuring a mix of local themes and artistic expressions.

People attending an outdoor art event (Arts Alive 2025) with painted banners on display for auction. Located in the Seaside Market shopping center outdoor plaza.

UPCOMING EVENT

ENCINITAS BANNERS

LIVE AUCTION

Sunday, August 9th

1:30pm Reception | 2pm Live Auction

• All banners are original art

• Refreshments

• See auction guide on line at:
www.artcanthurtyou.org
PDF of Auction Guide

Outdoor event with large banners advertising 'Art Alive 2023' displayed above a crowd of people sitting and walking outside a building, with palm trees and umbrellas in the background.
A group of people outdoors at a sunny event, with a woman in a bright green dress dancing or celebrating in the center as others watch and smile.
Two women examine and point at a colorful art banner laid out on a table at the outdoor event, Arts Alive.

Key Details about Arts Alive

  • Banner Display & Auction: The primary function is to display local art on lamp posts along Highway 101 and in Cardiff, culminating in a live auction event, often held around summer, where residents and visitors can purchase the original artwork.

  • Community Art Initiative: The event, associated with the Art Can’t Hurt You - The Morgan Mallory Art Foundation, aims to celebrate local culture and support artists.

  • Location: The banners line Coast Hwy 101 beautifying the Leucadia, downtown Encinitas, and Cardiff-by-the-Sea communities.