I would never do business with this gallery or staff after a ridiculously rude and misplaced…read moreconversation that I had with someone named Joseph. All he did was to be rude and unable to carry on a conversation. I was inquiring about something about a certain collection, of pieces that are in major museums around the world, and all he did was to be insulting and nasty to me. I see another review similar to this, I also wish that there was a no star level to use.

It's been really difficult for me to find an honest-to-goodness photography gallery in San Diego,…read moreso I was beside myself the first time I walked into Joseph Bellows Gallery. This place is the real deal. If you're looking to go beyond the usual photography suspects in the San Diego art scene, you've found your spot. The shows are thoughtful and cohesive, and the quality of the work is stunning. The gallery represents a range of emerging and VERY established photographers (color & black and white) and has a fantastic collection of books on display to coincide with the show and/or artists represented. The gallery is at the same address, but has reduced the size of the space. The exhibitions and photographs are still top-notch. PS - If you love photography, go check out the Morrison Hotel Gallery on Prospect after you go to Joseph Bellows Gallery, which focuses on rock-n-roll/music photography.

Alright, I'm letting the proverbial cat out of the bag! For all my artsty art people, Agitprop is…read morewhat it is at. Awesome space (might be expanding). I'm letting you in on the secret, poetry fans, this is where you are going to find your fill. This is for serious poetry peeps. Not for your slamtastic types. First Saturday of the month, most months, 7 pm , see you there. ( no charge but donations are welcome) Please donate to the culture cause!

I've been here numerous times for various art and music events. The atmosphere is always laid-back…read moreand welcoming. The North Park community, and nightlife in particular, tends to be pretty trendy, but Agitprop draws in a more balanced crowd of locals, art aficionados, and hipsters alike. The space is visually appealing, sort of like a treehouse for adults. I never get tired of exploring the various nooks and landings. The unfinished wood walls and staircase create a lot of corners, which, in turn, create a lot of neat little sequestered areas. Even when the place gets pretty crowded, there's still empty spots which seem like private little hideaways when I come across them. Something about the set-up of this place just makes me feel like an introspective little kid. I'd love to play hide-and-seek there. Agitprop also puts on a lot of cool events. I've seen bands play there and have also gone to art shows. Whatever's being featured, it's always unique. The art displays, in particular, are really interesting and innovative and the events I've been to have featured exclusively local artists. The people affiliated with the space also appear to be involved in a lot of other events promoting local art, so it's really a great place to go to learn about/support the community. One thing I love is that the events I've been to have all been donation only. This is pretty yuppie-ish of me, but I feel like it's way more personable and genuine to ask for donations than to have a mandatory door charge. Plus I feel good about donating money and I always feel kind of bitter about being forced to pay for something. So I'm illogical, yes, but for me, the donation thing is a big part of Agitprop's charm. There is also generally a donation-only bar, run by someone who appears to be just another guest of the event, with a variety of beers and spirits you know somebody put up a lot of money for ahead of time. I think what I'm trying to get at is that Agitprop has a really personal feel, like you are going to a really cool party at someone's house, where you vaguely know all the guests. The only downside is that the bathroom is unisex and some dude inevitably urinates all over the floor around the toilet. I guess that's what public restrooms men use are like, but I feel sorry for whoever has to clean that up after the events. Overall, Agitprop is a strangely comforting place with an unpretentious communal feel and I've never been let down by an event I've attended there.

Gave a 1 star NOT because their art isn't good and the gallery cute. It was the people running it,…read morenot welcoming or friendly, sad. I was invited by a friend to a big show they were hosting. They had a nice collection of artwork. I was very impressed. I paint myself and thought it would be nice to join. They had me talk to a lady that was in charge of the show. I guess she was nervous with all the people as I can't believe she would normally be so unpleasant. I get that I am in my thirties, and everyone else there was over 70. However, the woman treated me as is I was a grifter that happened to come off the street for a free snack! She talked down to me and was very snooty, she made me feel I had a spot on my shirt! I was nicely dressed, I have been to an art exhibit once or twice before, lol! She gave me the impression of being a bit controlling but I figured it was an age thing. When I got home I went online to check out their website and find out how to pay. Navigating that site was like traveling back in time to when my dad used to play Atari game on the TV. I decided to wait to join....maybe someday the snooty lady will not be around.

As Cappie G said, what a hidden gem! I went for the first time a couple weeks ago and really…read moreenjoyed the vibe of this small space and a great selection of art and such a friendly group of artists was hanging out and ready to answer any of our questions.

Such a great space consistently putting together incredible exhibitions. Love the contemporary…read moreartists they show. If you're around San Diego, definitely check it out.

5stars for sure. Happy and fun place . AllAmerican. Good food good staff. Go there and support…read morethem. News Art to view. It's good to support artists it takes you out of the real world and into fantasy world. I am an Artist myself so I appreciate how much work and time it takes to put on an excellent show.

This is a great place to find inexpensive gifts and support local artists…read more It's very conveniently located on the corner of Ray St. next to other cool art shops and galleries on what has become one of the most popular art districts in San Diego. I guess they have one night a month when they close off the street and have an art night. I've heard that's a lot of fun, with hundreds of people meandering from shop to shop. It's impossible to go in this shop without finding SOMETHING you like at a price that, at least until Brandon becomes better known, is practically free for the price of the materials. Many of Brandon's drawings and photos are professionally mounted in complex, multiple frames that would cost you more than the price he's asking for the local- themed artwork. The ones I remember most are great, often panoramic images he's taken from popular places around southern California... For example, interesting fish-eye panoramas from beneath some of the piers of southern California (eg. Ocean Beach, Pacific Beach, Huntington, etc.), sunsets along the coast, the San Diego skyline, and of course, his different 'signs' from around the San Diego area... Hillcrest, North Park, etc. I think you can see most of those on his website and facebook pages. Prices I would expect to see between $200 - $1000 for artwork, he's priced at more like $40 to $200. Unbelievable. If you support local artists at ALL, you'll certainly find SOMEthing you like at a price less than you'd expect to pay in a local art gallery. There are even prints and post cards that you can't find elsewhere for under $5. Christmas and birthdays? This is the place to come because of the huge choice of things for $50 and less. Friends and visitors would love almost anything in the shop to take home as memories of San Diego. As close as I was to almost buying several of the southern California glass & wood framed structures he was selling, I ended up buying one of a panoramic view he had taken of the Himalaya mountains he had taken while living in Asia last year. Some of his most interesting prints, drawings and photos are of Thailand, Vietnam and Nepal. Lots of those are stand alone conversation pieces that would fit almost any interior decor. So, whether you want something local for your office or home, or something a little more exotic, there's probably some, under-priced drawing, print, or photo that you'll want to take with you to support a local artist. Brandon has a formal graduate education in architecture, and this gallery may just be a temporary step for him, so you'd better get down to the gallery soon because he might not be there forever. One of the most interesting series he's done is black & white ink sketches of the skylines of San Diego. Those are special and show off his architectural background. In fact, I heard he's currently working on building plans for someone's house. If you need an architect to design your southern California home, you might sit down and see if Brandon can do your blueprints. Some of the local businesses have seen his drawings and commissioned drawings of their buildings, patios, restaurants, etc. Some of that work is in watercolors, which really give them a lot of artistic flair and color. If you're a business owner and love your business, you might talk to Brandon about the custom artwork you can commission him to do at a very reasonable price because he's doing it more for the experience than for the profit. What makes this location especially interesting is that it's one of those shared gallery spaces, so the large gallery has works by two or three other artists as well, including jewelry. My next time in San Diego, I definitely plan to stop by again and see what new work is in the gallery. It's the kind of place you can go back to many times and see different things every time. I hope I can make it back soon for one of the art nights they have once a month. If I lived in San Diego, I'm sure I'd stop into this gallery several times a month.

I love Brandon's photography and illustrations! We have purchased several pieces over the years…read morefrom his booths at the Farmers Markets, from his old studio space on Ray Street, as well as really thoughtful custom personalized pieces and frame work. He created the coolest "scrabble" game board set in individual glass frames which spells out our names (4 family members)- a newer idea he suggested for us. What an awesome idea since we love scrabble! Also, we just did a family photo shoot with him last week. Even with one grumpy child, Brandon was again totally natural, friendly and creative in getting several perfect shots of us down at the Embarcadero. This artist is one of my absolute favorites to work with because his innovative concepts and unlimited capacity to make fine art so very personal.

Great little gallery with a profusion of paintings, glass, pottery & art of all types. Friendly…read morestaff & charming owner, knowledgeable about every single item in this gallery/gift shop/café like no other in town. Check it out...you won't be disappointed!

We enjoyed the gallery today. It's very nice. We looked at all the artwork they were going to be…read moregetting in more jewelry in June so come on in and check it out. give them a call in Coronado. They're open for appointment.

My girlfriend and I travel to San Diego every year for my business Convention. It is the absolute…read morebest! We stay at the Hotel Del Coronado every time. There is just nothing like it. My girlfriend and I both have a love + passion for art and make it a priority to visit a few art galleries during our travels. It's something we enjoy doing together. After arriving to SD, we checked into the Del and went for a walk down Orange Ave. We were lucky to notice a charming art gallery right across the street. We had never seen it before. Walking up to the front door i read a sign saying that viewing is by appointment only. Since we love art so much i called an made an appointment for the next day at 12p. The following day we showed up 15 minutes early to see the door was open and someone was there. Sean (the owner) greeted us at the door with a smile and charm that matched the gallery. As we walked in we felt the presence of the collector. Pasionate, clean, intelligent, charming and elegant. The art displayed on the floor is just magnificent. The fung shui and layout of the gallery was fluid and easy to peruse. As we continued to look around we discovered a painting by LaDiva Ruan. It was of the Hotel Del Coronado where we were staying. The combinations of colors, techniques and skills were just flawless. I had always wanted to bring a piece of the Del back home with us. I wanted to buy it. Being a bit of an art connoisseur myself i knew how the game worked. Or at least i thought lol. After negotiating a bit we made a deal and I bought the piece. Everytime I see it in my home I think of Sean and his warming hospitality and his charming gallery near the Del. The memory is apart of the art. Sean is extremely knowledgeable about the history of art and definitely educated us on a few things. He told us a few funny stories about the artist and unique facts about the hotel. I look forward to stopping by again next time I'm in town. 5 stars

What a cute little spot to stop by and explore and get a better sense of what I like, what I want,…read moreand what I'm dreaming of purchasing one day. I was walking by and something in the window called me in. Staff were meh. One gentlemen was super engaging and inviting. The other two seemed a bit snobbish. The offerings ranged from local artists to guest artists. I was really happy that they had an Indigenous artist focus. Not sure if that's the norm day in and day out but for this current time and exhibition, that was their focus. Dozens of pieces available and I recommend popping by here to explore and get into touch with your artistic side.

What makes artists work one of the best is when you see the many hours that the artists to see the…read moremasterpiece that is going to be panted and the canvas and the touch of the paint brush hits with the flow of the charcoal as it brings the lines to life, what is art of the grand masters and the artists that look into a young ones face watching the bright colors unfold before your eyes. Everyone that knows that of this one studio it has some of the greatest paintings and the works of art that brings the artwork to life the early showing of Cat in the Hat the world of the many creatures and the ever-popular lurex always getting mad. Art was the way that some of the artists that showed the funny days and the many times that showed how they felt at many times of their life. The many hours that you may see the artist take to finish many pieces its the way the painting looks and the message that the feel of the art and the stroke of the brush can be the whole feel and the emotion of the sculptures. The many works of art can be seen at the gallery which features the many artists of the artists of Dr Sues the many wonderful colors of the life and the times of the great writer which has written so many great wonderful children's books which told the many adventures of Whoville and the whimsical adventures of cat in the hat. Exclusive Collections is one of the best galleries where you can come and view the many pieces and the fine sculptures and the many pieces which have come from the many artists across the United States that have shown the many forms of Native American Indian Art which has such heart and the colors that show true form. Going to the Gallery I had seen many times there are many other galleries that showcase many of the same pieces which can not be photographed. The Gallery itself is one that is very inviting and the art the many of the pieces are the most well-done pieces and the features of the art can be seen in every brush stroke and the combinations of the many colors. As a Yelp Elite Reviewer, the many pieces that I had seen told me so much and the many hours which the artists have shown such great talents and the greatest of all talents such beautiful artwork pieces.