Olaf Wieghorst Museum

Artists Reception - Richard C Ybarra
2022-04-23 16:00 - 19:00 UTC | Olaf Wieghorst Museum, 131 Rea Ave, El Cajon, CA, 92020, United States
Richard C Ybarra
The public is cordially invited to attend a reception for noted photographer and artist: Richard C Ybarra.
Known for his Western Paintings, prints and photographs, his work will be on display in the Museum’s forward gallery.
Meet the artist in an informal setting.
Admission is free. Free parking.

The WESTERN ART of Richard C Ybarra
2022-04-23 10:00 - 2022-05-22 15:00 | Olaf Wieghorst Museum, 131 Rea Ave, El Cajon, CA, 92020, United States
See the work of award winning artist Richard C Ybarra on exhibition at the museum Fridays and Saturdays 10 am to 3 pm. thru May 21st.

Plant Sale
2022-03-19 10:00 - 14:00 | Olaf Wieghorst Museum, 131 Rea Ave, El Cajon, CA, 92020, United States
It’s the last day of Winter. Time to get ready for SPRING!
We have not held a plant sale for over three years and we are overflowing with plants that need a new home. These are plants grown by a professional horticulturist, our own garden curator, Mike Bostwick. Our focus is cactus and succulents and water-wise plants. All proceeds benefit the Olaf Wieghorst Museum.

Walking Tour of the Arts
2022-02-11 17:00 - 20:00 | CA
Looking for a place to go on that first date? Take a walking tour along Main Street in East County San Diego’s El Cajon Art and Entertainment District on the Friday before Valentines Day.

Meet Mike Bostwick, Curator of the Desert Garden
2022-01-28 11:00 - 13:00 | Olaf Wieghorst Museum, 131 Rea Ave, El Cajon, CA, 92020, United States
Meet Mike Bostwick, Museum vice president and curator of our desert garden. Mike was formerly the horticultural director of the San Diego Zoo. He will conduct tours of the garden and answer your questions about the 200+ examples of cactus and succulents from all over the world.

Closed for the Holidays
2021-12-19 - 2022-01-06 | Olaf Wieghorst Museum, 131 Rea Ave, El Cajon, CA, 92020, United States
The Wieghorst Museum will be closed though Thursday, January 6, 2022. We will be open on the Friday, January 7th. Until then, have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
The Painting
Viggo Johansen (3 January 1851 – 18 December 1935) was a Danish painter and like Olaf he showed a talent for drawing as a boy. He was one of Denmark’s most prominent painters in the 1890s.
The painting is titled, (in Danish): Glade jul; (in English): Happy or Joyous Christmas (1891), Oil on Canvas 50” x 62.4”; original in the Hirschsprung Collection.
Viggo Johansen, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

East County Antique Car Club Tour
2021-10-31 14:00 - 16:00 | CA

Closing Reception of the "Salmagundis and Friends" Exhibit of Plein Air Paintings
2021-10-31 14:00 - 16:00 | CA

GhostRiders 2021
2021-10-31 - 2021-11-01 | CA

La Vida Real Tour
2021-10-30 10:00 - 12:00 | CA

El Cajon Historical Society Annual Meeting
2021-10-22 13:00 - 16:00 | CA

The Salmagundi Club is coming to the Wieghorst!
2021-09-17 09:00 - 15:30 | Olaf Wieghorst Museum, 131 Rea Ave, El Cajon, CA, 92020, United States
The New York Salmagundi Club was established in 1871 by a sculptor and his 2 brothers. As one of the oldest American art clubs many notable artists were past members; Thomas Moran, Louis Tiffany, N.C. Wyeth, Norman Rockwell, Dana Gibson and Howard Pyle to name a few.
The club is promoting plein air painting (painting outside in natural sunlight) by asking Salmagundi members to put on a free event, beginning in September to encourage plein air painting.
Local Salmagundi members have partnered with the Olaf Wieghorst Museum to host an event Friday, September 17, 2021 in the cactus garden or surrounding area.
The artists will paint from 9 to 12, break for a one hour lunch, return to the garden for a critique and then artists may choose to exhibit their completed work in the Wieghorst Museum for 6 weeks. 30% of any sale will go to benefit the Museum.
For detailed information contact Gloria Chadwick at 619 203-0607 or gloriaachadwick@gmail.com. The event is free for any artist wishing to participate.

Artists Reception - Robert Pace Kidd
2021-07-24 17:00 - 20:00 | Olaf Wieghorst Museum, 131 Rea Ave, El Cajon, CA, 92020, United States
Robert Pace Kidd
The public is cordially invited to attend a reception for noted Rosarito artist: Robert Pace Kidd.
Known as the cowboy surfer artist by his international base of fans, his work is on display in the Museum’s forward gallery.
Meet the artist in an informal setting.
Admission is free. Free parking.

R. P. Kidd Exhibition
2021-07-02 11:00 - 2021-08-07 15:00 | Olaf Wieghorst Museum, 131 Rea Ave, El Cajon, CA, 92020, United States
Call museum for extended exhibition dates and hours.

Plein-air Art Workshops at Olaf Wieghorst Museum Cactus Garden
2020-12-01 - 2020-12-20 | CA
Hosted by East County Arts Association (eastcountyart.org), there will be a total of 3 workshops, all at the Olaf Wieghorst Museum Cactus Garden.
The 3rd workshop will focus on calligraphy.
NOTE: A date has not yet been established but will be in December.
When a date is established, you may register at http://eastcountyart.org

Plein-air Art Workshops at Olaf Wieghorst Museum Cactus Garden
2020-10-17 09:00 - 12:30 | CA
Hosted by East County Arts Association (eastcountyart.org), there will be a total of 3 workshops, all at the Olaf Wieghorst Museum Cactus Garden.
8/15/20 from 9am to 12:30pm Watercolor & Mixed Media with Chuck McPherson.

Chuck will share thought about painting in acrylic on wood panel and demonstrate in watercolor from 9am to 10am. Artists are free to paint around Garden with input available unto 12:30pm.
Chuck’s website is http://chuckmcphersonart.com
Register at http://eastcountyart.org
Members $30.00
Non-Members $35.00

2020 Ghostriders Fundraising Event!
2020-10-01 - 2020-11-02 | CA
It is our 5th annual GhostRiders event!
Stay safe at home and avoid the virus.

On-line donations via Olaf’s Corner Gift Shop!

Plein-air Art Workshops at Olaf Wieghorst Museum Cactus Garden
2020-09-19 09:00 - 12:00 | CA
Hosted by East County Arts Association (eastcountyart.org), there will be a total of 3 workshops, all at the Olaf Wieghorst Museum Cactus Garden.
7/25/20 from 9am – 12pm Watercolor Painting with Gabriel Stockton.
Gabriel will share practical knowledge about brushes and the ways to use brushes in watercolor painting more effectively. Gabriel’s website is http://gabrielstocktonfineart.com
Register at http://eastcountyart.org
Members $30.00
Non-Members $35.00

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Museum is temporarily closed. We are sorry for any inconvenience.
2020-05-08 - 2020-05-31 | CA
Please go to “OLAF’S CORNER GIFT SHOP” to make a donation to the Museum. For additional information on donations, please contact Jim Daniels at 619-813-5070.

Life Drawing Classes
2019-12-05 17:00 - 19:30 | CA
The Olaf Wieghorst Museum will have a life drawing class every 1st Thursday of the month.
$10 per person each meeting. ($2.00 to Museum and $8.00 to model)
These will be; 2, 5, 10 and 20 minute poses. Bring your own supplies. 5 to 7:30 p.m. time may be adjusted as we get established.
Please RSVP Gloria Chadwick (gloriachadwick@yahoo.com) so a head count for room set up can be established.

Movie Night 2019 - ELDORADO starring John Wayne
2019-11-01 17:30 - 20:30 | CA
‘ELDORADO’, starring John Wayne, Robert Mitchum, James Caan and Olaf Wieghorst as Swede Larsen the gunsmith. Also, the movie features Olaf’s paintings as backdrops during the credits!
As you may or may not know, Olaf Wieghorst & John Wayne were friends. There is a permanent exhibit in the museum dedicated to John Wayne. Take a look before the movie.
Complimentary Orville Redenbacher (also a friend of Olaf’s) Popcorn will be served. Bring your own beverage of choice for the evening.
Doors open at 5:30pm, movie starts at 6pm.
You don’t want to miss this movie night!!

James Caan, John Wayne, Olaf Wieghorst

Robert P. Kidd artist's reception.
2019-10-24 16:30 - 19:00 | CA

Robert Kidd Exhibit - Please come and enjoy the fabulous art!
2019-10-13 - 2019-11-10 | CA

OLAF WIEGHORST RESTROSPECTIVE - "Purchase your tickets from Olaf's Corner Gift Shop!"
2019-08-03 16:00 - 21:00 | CA
Click here to purchase your event admission today!

Life Drawing Classes
2019-07-18, 2019-06-20 | CA
The Life Drawing classes will resume August 1, 2019. Enjoy the summer and see you then!

Life Drawing Classes
2019-07-04 | CA
The Life Drawing classes will resume August 1, 2019. Enjoy the summer and see you then!
Have a Happy 4th of July!!!

2019 Paint & Pallet Art Contest
2019-07-02 09:00 - 2019-08-26 17:00 | CA

Olaf Wieghorst painting and more memorabilia in the front Gallery! It's the 20th anniversary of the Olaf Wieghort house being moved to the museum!
2019-07-01 - 2019-10-31 | CA

ECAA (East County Arts Assoication) Open Masters of the Moment Art Reception
2019-06-08 17:00 - 19:00 | CA
Come to the reception and enjoy the art from local talent!
