In 2011 Distinction's retail location was converted into ArtHatch, a 501(c)(3) organization. Distinction continues to exist as an online gallery. A large portion of profits are donated back to ArtHatch as well as to other arts related causes including annual art scholarships to Palomar College students. All work is on display for viewing at ArtHatch. ArtHatch is a 7000 square foot building housing over 15 gallery spaces: our front gallery, which features artists from around the world, "The Alley" featuring over 100 works from artists around the world, the "Lounge" featuring 8 local artists (juried rental spaces), 14 artists studios (juried rental spaces) ranging in size from 150 - 800 sq ft, 12 rental walls featuring local artists, and the teen studio featuring artwork and workspace for local teens. The Gallery features contemporary and cutting edge artwork with an emphasis on figurative pop and urban surrealism. With a focus on painting, the gallery exhibits work by emerging and internationally acclaimed artists.

If you would like to purchase a work of art, please call or email the gallery with the artist's name in the subject field or purchase directly from our web site. If the piece you are interested in is in our current exhibition we will ship the piece out within 7 days of the shows closure. If it is a piece from inventory, and not in the current exhibition, we will send it out within 5 days of purchase. We guarantee to ensure safe delivery of artwork in the US and abroad. We accept Visa, MC, Discover, AMEX, Paypal, checks, money orders, and cash.

We are not currently accepting submissions. If you feel your work is compatible with what we exhibit, consider renting a wall exhibition space. Prices begin at a low $50 a month and include lots of press. If you are interested send an email to the gallery with Rental Exhibition Space in the subject field. Someone from the gallery will get back to you with availability.

ArtHatch Hours

Tuesday - Friday: 10am - 6 pm Saturday: 12-5

Second Saturdays Receptions: 6 - 10 pm

The gallery hosts a party and reception on the second Saturday of every month featuring fine wine, beer, or spirits, live music by some of the best up and coming musicians from San Diego and Los Angeles and of course, lots of art.

Distinction Gallery

P.O. Box 401

Escondido, CA 92025

760.707.2770

distinctionart.com