Rare opportunity to acquire an established contemporary art gallery in the heart of Solana Beach’s highly desirable Cedros Design District. The location has operated as an art gallery for approximately 20 years, providing an incoming owner with an established creative destination rather than starting from scratch.

The current owner has been involved with the location for seven years, first serving as director of the previous gallery for three years before establishing and operating the current gallery in 2022. The business is fully built out, professionally equipped and currently operating.

The $75,000 asking price includes approximately $30,000 in estimated gallery FF&E and specialized infrastructure, including professional lighting, movable display walls, artwork hanging systems, double-deck storage racks, office furnishings, fixtures and other operational assets.

A major component of the opportunity is access to a substantial inventory of original Ethan Blu artwork, with individual works averaging approximately $10,000 in retail pricing. The asking price can include a mutually agreed-upon curated collection of original artwork, with the final quantity and selection determined as part of the transaction. Additional artwork may also be negotiated, and the seller is open to an ongoing relationship as a represented artist.

The gallery offers multiple potential revenue streams beyond traditional artwork sales, including private events, Paint & Sip experiences, workshops, exhibitions, meditation and wellness programming, commissions and other creative uses. There is significant opportunity for a new owner to expand relationships with interior designers, architects, collectors, hospitality businesses and corporate clients while growing online and social-media sales.

The seller is transitioning into a larger private studio to focus on creating artwork and expanding representation through other galleries. After seven years at this location, the goal is to pass the gallery to a new owner who can build upon its history, infrastructure and potential. Seller will provide reasonable transition support, and seller financing may be available to qualified buyers.

Additional financial, operational, inventory and lease information is available to qualified prospective buyers during due diligence.