Wow. So, this happened today. Holy smoke. An article about me, art, healing in this morning’s San Diego Union Tribune! Check it out. Huge thanks to San Diego Union Tribune writer Michael Rocha for writing this so well, and to Nelvin C. Cepeda for his photos.

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2026/07/12/for-artist-renee-richetts-art-heals-mind-body-and-soul/

Image by N. C. Cepeda

The world is run by those who show up

(Just as true today as it's ever been)

Now through June 30, 2026, Inspired by, III show-cases 16 artist's books. The exhibit is timed to support San Diego County's summer reading program by focusing on published books you can get through the San Diego County Library system. 

Rancho San Diego Library 11555 Via Rancho San Diego El Cajon, 92019 FREE FREE FREE

July 16, 11-1pm County Arts and Culture Commission meeting

https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/cao/edga/arts-culture-commission.html

July 17, 2026 San Diego Pride Spirit of Stonewall Rally

Diane F. Germain. Image from Lambda Archives

There will be art. There will be politically-minded speakers. Show up!    https://sdpride.org/rally-2026/

July 18 2026 San Diego Pride Parade kicks off at 10 am. https://sdpride.org/ Of course you want to go, right? THEN

July 18, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Meet me for FREE art talk and tour of the artwork on display at:

Rancho San Diego County Library

11555 Via Rancho San Diego, El Cajon, CA 92019

THEN (yes there's more) head over to Balboa Park for the San Diego Pride Festival. Couldn't have a better day if you tried!

Until next week, be the change you want in the world.