APA|SD Presents: Peer to Peer, November 19th, 2025

Do you have a photography project or series you’re passionate about? Curious what your peers and others think of it?

Join APA | SD and our photo community on Wednesday, November 19th at 6:00PM for an evening dedicated to sharing creative projects. This is an opportunity for you to share your work and/or to comment on the work of others. 3 photographers will share their projects in an in-person critique setting. Our “Peer to Peer” events are open to everyone, but you must be a current APA member to present your project.

As independent artists, we know it’s not easy to create in a silo. Sharing your work is an invaluable way to help find your voice and leverage the communal nature of creativity. Letting others in on your process can be inspiring and helps lead to self-discovery that can push a project even further.

If you don’t have a project to share, that’s ok. Come out to support the presenters and photo community. Constructive feedback and insight are always welcome.

Send us a link to your project for consideration. Submissions should be ready to share and present to an audience. If you are selected to present, you will be given 15-20 minutes including time for comments and questions.

WHEN: Wednesday, November 19th, 2025 | 6 PM

WHERE: Studio on Banks | 5343 Banks St, San Diego, CA 92110

Email director@apasd.org to register

This is a FREE event

APA|SD Presents: Culture and Coffee, Friday, August 15th

Join APA | SD for a casual members gathering at Bread & Salt Gallery on Friday, August 15th at 11:30am to tour their new exhibition by Jason Sherry. Meet us for a tour at 11:30 and stay to grab a coffee with us afterwards at Provecho! Coffee Co.

This is a great way to connect with other photographers, artists and members, learn more about APA and ask any questions.

Where: 1955 Julian Ave, San Diego, CA 92113

When: Friday, August 15th at 11:30am

This is a Free event so come out, meet other members and get more involved with your local photo community.

RSVP director@apasd.org

We hope to see you there!

Summer Break Mixer

APA San Diego is hosting a midsummer mixer on Wednesday, July 30th at Studio on Banks.

This is an opportunity to meet new people, network, discuss collaborations and catch up with old friends. We’ll be inside enjoying some drinks from 5-7PM and hope to see you there.

All are welcome – whether you’re already an APA member or just interested in meeting others in the photo, film and creative community.

When: Wednesday, July 30, 2025 · 5 – 7pm PDT
Where: Studio On Banks, 5343 Banks St., San Diego, CA 92110
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Please RSVP Via Eventbrite here

APA | SD presents: Peer-to-Peer Critique January 15th, 2025

We’re excited to kick off a new year with a peer-to-peer event on Wednesday, January 15th at 6:30 pm. This time, we are focused on PHOTOGRAPHY BOOKS and projects that have inspired them.

Have you completed a photography book? Do you have a project you are considering publishing in book format? Do you have a favorite photography book that has inspired you? We’d love to know more about all of them! Join us on Wednesday, January 15th at 6:00 p.m. with your books in hand. This is an in-person opportunity to share your work with a group of peers or participate in discussing the work of others.

Mingling begins at 6 p.m. and discussions will begin at 6:30 p.m.

WHEN: Wednesday, January 15th, 2025 | 6 PM

WHERE: Studio on Banks | 5343 Banks St, San Diego, CA 92110

Email director@apasd.org to register.

This is a FREE event.

Lens & Light Artist Reception, July 31st

Light and Lens photo exhibition on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at the University Club in San Diego.

Join APA|SD and The University Club Arts Committee to celebrate the works of San Diego photographic artists and APA members Nick Nacca, Rob Hammer, and Gary Allard.

Experience this unforgettable exploration of visual storytelling through lens and light at the Arts Committee exquisite photography art exhibit. This unique event celebrates the artistry and creativity of talented photographers, showcasing their distinct perspectives and narratives frozen in time. Experience the power of photography as it transports you across landscapes, cultures, and emotions. From breathtaking landscapes that evoke wanderlust to intimate portraits that reveal the essence of human connection, each image invites you to delve deeper into the artist’s vision and the stories they tell.

When: Wednesday, July 31, 2024 | 5:30 – 7:30 pm
Where: University Club Atop Symphony Towers
750 B St Ste 3400, San Diego, CA 92101

Complimentary to Attend | Registration Required
Register Here

APA | SD presents: Culture & Coffee February 16th

Join APA | SD for our next Culture & Coffee event, including a members-only tour at The Photographer’s Eye: A Creative Collective. Meet us on Friday, February 16th at 12 PM to tour their latest exhibition by ALANNA AIRITAM: New Histories – Where Present Meets Past.

This is a great way to connect, meet other members, learn more about APA, and ask your fellow peers and board members any questions.

Where: The Photographer’s Eye: A Creative Collective
326 E Grand Ave, Escondido, CA 92025

When: Friday, February 16th at 12 PM

Please RSVP to director@apasd.org

We look forward to seeing you there!

Untitled 2023 Finalists and Gallery Exhibition

_{Photos left to right: Art Streiber, Mickey Strider}

Join APA | San Diego at Bread & Salt Gallery for a one-night only exhibition of photographic prints from our Untitled 2023 contest with 20% of the entry proceeds being donated to Outside the Lens in support of their mission and programming.

See all competition entries shown in a rotating slideshow and come out to support the photo community. Winning entries were curated by Ann M. Jastrab, Executive Director at Center for Photographic Art and Arianna Rinaldo, Independent curator, photography consultant and freelance photo editor.

Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 finalists.

When: Saturday November 11, 2023, 6:00-9:00 pm PST

Where:
Bread & Salt
1955 Julian Avenue
San Diego, CA 92113

To preview this year’s winners visit UntitledShow.org.

Thank you to our sponsors for making this possible!

Culture & Coffee Member Event, August 25th

espresso coffees on a counter — ^{Photo: © 2023 Gary Allard}

Join APA | SD for a casual gathering for members at The San Diego Museum of Art on Friday, August 25th from 12pm-2pm PT to tour some of the current exhibitions, O’Keeffe and Moore and Bruce Davidson: Subway.

We’ll meet for coffee at the CRAFT CAFÉ at Mingei at noon and walk over to the museum a little before 1pm.

This is a great way to meet other members, learn more about APA and ask your fellow peers and board members any industry questions.

The Craft Cafe at Mingei is located at: Balboa Park, Plaza de Panama, 1439 El Prado, and San Diego, CA 92101 across from SDMA. Join us for coffee or just the tour. This is a member’s appreciation meet up and a chance to be more involved with your local chapter. We sincerely hope to see you there.

Please RSVP by 8/15 to director@apasd.org, as we need to provide a headcount for the museum.

APA | SD Happy Hour, Wednesday, June 21st

APA Happy Hour. Enjoy drinks and snacks with APA San Diego.

Join APA | SD for Happy Hour on Wednesday, June 21st, from 5:30 – 7:30 PM at Panama 66 in Balboa Park. This happy hour is 21+ and open to the larger photo and creative community. We’ll be outside in the covered patio area enjoying some drinks and food. Meet and mingle with peers and APA members, talk shop, and get to know our sponsors. Registration isn’t needed, but we would love to know if you could join us.

APA | SD members are encouraged to attend! Live music begins at 7PM with GILBERT CASTELLANOS YOUNG LIONS.

The Food & Beverage menu can be found here.

Panama 66 is located next to the San Diego Museum of Art in Balboa Park at: 1450 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101

Email director@apasd.org for questions and to reserve your spot.

Personal Work Virtual Roundtable | Postponed NOW June 10th, 2020

Do you have a photography project or series you’re passionate about? Curious what your peers and others think of it? Join APA | SD in a virtual roundtable on Wednesday, June 10th at 4 PM PST, to share your own work or to comment on the work of others. Five photographers will be selected to present and discuss their personal photography projects in a virtual critique session. Send us a link to your project and we’ll review and discuss how this work benefits you, your clients and our industry. You’re encouraged to share personal work along with client work to help inspire our community.

WHEN: Thursday, June 10, 2020 | Roundtable starts at 4 PM

WHERE: Online | Link will be sent out upon registration

COST: Free and Open to All

Reserve your spot today here!
Be sure to RSVP by 2 pm on June 9th, 2020