In 2011 Distinction's retail location was converted into ArtHatch, a 501(c)(3) organization. Distinction continues to exist as an online gallery. A large portion of profits are donated back to ArtHatch as well as to other arts related causes including annual art scholarships to Palomar College students. All work is on display for viewing at ArtHatch. ArtHatch is a 7000 square foot building housing over 15 gallery spaces: our front gallery, which features artists from around the world, "The Alley" featuring over 100 works from artists around the world, the "Lounge" featuring 8 local artists (juried rental spaces), 14 artists studios (juried rental spaces) ranging in size from 150 - 800 sq ft, 12 rental walls featuring local artists, and the teen studio featuring artwork and workspace for local teens. The Gallery features contemporary and cutting edge artwork with an emphasis on figurative pop and urban surrealism. With a focus on painting, the gallery exhibits work by emerging and internationally acclaimed artists.
