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The nonprofit Fallbrook Village Association was created in 1992. The
mission statement reads develop a vital business and residential
downtown to enhance the historic, small-town atmosphere, halt
deterioration, increase cultural involvement, and promote the 'Friendly
Village' identity.
Identifying the Arts as the natural focal point of community
revitalization, the Association's ongoing projects are witness to both
the scope and success of its mission:
The Art Center At Fallbrook
anchors the arts district. Housed in the former Rexall Pharmacy built in
1961, the Center has developed into a respected visual arts venue
presenting a broad spectrum of community, regional, and national
exhibitions.
The
Art Campus at Fallbrook is the teaching facility for the
arts located two blocks east of the Art Center. What began as a storage
depot for the Santa Fe Railroad has developed into an educational venue
with ceramics, painting, and glass studios.
The Village Square is the gathering place at the town center. What began as
an unkempt lot filled with broken concrete and weeds across from the Art
Center now plays host to art shows, a farmer's market, concerts, and the
new Fallbrook Veteran's Memorial.
Beech Street Children's Park is a downtown park designed specifically for
families and features the first sculpture installation created by a
child.
The Pico Promenade is a linear park linking two main streets in the downtown
district. Once an unsightly drainage channel, the three-block walkway
now features landscaping and benches.
Art in Public Places was begun to support and encourage the addition of art
into community sites available for all to enjoy. Murals and sculpture
have been installed throughout the community.
The Brandon Gallery has been a fundamental part of the Fallbrook Art Scene
since it's founding in 1977. This cooperative gallery, one of the oldest
in Southern California, presents work by member artists from throughout
the county.
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