La Bodega Gallery

My first time here was for the Frida Kahlo Art Group Show. Then I had my photos submitted in the shots fired photography exhibit and then recently for the Star Wars Art Group Show.
I was very impressed with the art work and photography I’ve seen so far. I didn’t realize San Diego had anything artsy. I always thought I had to go to LA for events like this. It’s a decent size venue but shows during the summer can be brutal since there’s no air conditioning but other than that it’s a nice place. The crowd is usually chill and a chill ambience. I look forward to going to more art shows here.

Pretty small venue but it is lovely and their recent skull art show was amazing! Definitely check out their events :)

Very intrigued with this spot. Love the location and the big open space for larger art shows. Built for volume and they get some killer catering outside. The women working the back bar smash it. I need to stay more attuned with their upcoming shows to see what they’re selecting and showing.
My only and first experience was the dirty show. I knew a lot of people who were contributing. Hopefully I’ll be back soon for another great show and bump them up to 5. Expecting La Bodega to blow up and do big things in the near future. I can easily see this place being one of the best in SD.

I don’t think I’ve ever spent time in Barrio Logan. I’ve definitely drove by, at most. The other day i had the opportunity to attend an Art Show that the non-​profit organization ARTS (A Reason To Survive) was throwing. Location was easy the find, the street parking wasn’t too bad either. It’s also connected to Border Brewery.
The venue isn’t very large, but that’s what brings out it’s personality. Great space for an art show. Small stage for performers, corner area to sell drinks, tacos were being sold outside, no where to sit, no air conditioning (yes, it was hot), receptionist area right when you enter, bathrooms on location. Where the gallery was located was my favorite part. It was down the street from Chicano Park, so it brings so much culture, i loved it! Barrio Logan is definitely a growing area, and it’s continuing to do so. Such a great gallery in an up and coming community (hope the locals are OK with that, lol)

I love Barrio Logan because it has so much potential, people there are so nice (contrary to popular belief) and there is always something going on in the arts arena. Though Facebook I heard of La Bodega Gallery and initially thought it was a real winery (I heard there is one in BL, but still haven’t been).
After my initial confusion, I immersed myself in the action of Instagram photo exhibition, DJ music, casual bar and even more casual encounters (I met the girlfriend of an old friend and went to her with a ‘hey, I know you from Facebook:). Socialization 2.0 versus real life seeing people at night that have an interest in art, fashion and all things that emanate good vibes. I loved the vibe there and kudos to the impromptu PR girl at the door selling tickets for a raffle. She was awesome and had a very original name that I already forgot!
The gallery itself it big, lots of I assume re purposed woods in the walls, accessible, comfortable (just need to fresh air!), located in an old brick building that used to be a bank and later on a grocery store. Not bad history, we need money, food and art to feel alive!
Bravo for this initiative and keep the great exhibits coming! See you at the next one… just if i lived closer!

It’s an art gallery and studio space. Art galleries are cool especially when they promote alternative art, sometimes called low brow art, or as I like to say Low Brown Art in reference to Chicana/​o artist. Spaces like this have been popping up throughout various parts of the city, but particularly in Barrio Logan. Which, could be seen as a step towards gentrification, however, it gets more complicated than that when you have people involved that are sensitive and aware of the conditions in the barrio including issues of racism and gentrification. So far this space has had several shows and other events. My first time visiting was for a skate show, art by and about skaters. So come check out the next show and support the local art scene in San Diego.
I rarely give five stars, but I care so much about the arts and culture, this place deserves all the props they can muster for putting in hard work and make the arts a reality especially when the city seems to be putting their money else where with no love for the alternative art scene.