Support Organizations

The San Diego Museum of Art enjoys the support of eight organizations that offer members a wonderful opportunity to explore areas of interest while furthering the Museum’s mission to collect, preserve, interpret and display the finest works of art that men and women have created throughout time for the benefit of the broadest conceivable audience. Support organizations play a critical role in funding education programs and exhibitions for the Museum.

Support organizations meet several times a year and offer such special programs as behind-the-scenes tours, visits to private collections and artists’ studios, and special lectures and discussions led by curators and guest speakers.The support organizations’ programs complement the Museum’s schedule of exhibitions, the collection, and ongoing education activities.

Members of the Museum’s support organizations pay support council fees in addition to their Museum membership fees. To discover more about these Support Organizations, please contact Amy Britt, the Support Organizations Coordinator at (619) 696-1928.

African and Pacific Arts Council

The African Arts Council (AFAC) is dedicated to promoting appreciation of African art through its support of acquisition, celebration, and education. Tours to private and public collections, lectures, and discussions provide further knowledge and enhance awareness of the arts of Africa. For more information concerning AFAC meetings and events, please contact Dr. Barbara Blackmun by email or by calling (619) 461-5930 or Nancy Nenow at (619) 298-1098.

Artists Guild

The San Diego Museum of Art’s Artists Guild was established in December 1915 with a mission to enhance the cultural profile of San Diego County. The Guild exhibits and sells artworks through an online gallery and offers a prestigious annual Fine Art Festival. Meetings are held the first Tuesday of the month at 10:00 a.m. in the Museum’s Mr. & Mrs. Frank Cockritz Boardroom. For more information, contact Jane Darin by email or by calling (619) 684-5196.

Asian Arts Council

The Asian Arts Council (AAC) exists to foster interest in the art of Asia through its monthly lecture series, study group research, curatorial and exhibition support, as well as Museum conservation efforts. General meetings are held on the last Thursday of the month in the Museum’s boardroom at 1:00p.m. For information on AAC meetings and programs, please contact John Kelly by email or call (760) 480-0662.

Committee for the Arts of the Indian Subcontinent

The Committee for the Arts of the Indian Subcontinent (CAIS), established in 2003, supports The San Diego Museum of Art’s Edwin Binney 3rd Collection and works to enhance the appreciation of all the arts of India. For more information, please contact Jas Grewal at jas.grewal@sbcglobal.netor (858) 792-5190. For membership information, contact Walt Tysenn at (760) 994-9928.

Contemporary Arts Committee

The Contemporary Arts Committee's purpose is to educate by presenting contemporary art and artists in the area. Meetings are held on the second Monday of each month at 7:15 p.m. in private homes, galleries, and art institutions. For more information, contact Bill Stern at surfvu@pacbell.net or (858) 720-0097.

East County Chapter

Monthly lecture meetings, September through June, are held on the first Monday of the month at 10:30 a.m. at the Grossmont Healthcare Center Auditorium. For information please contact Barbara Campbell at (858) 565-7979 or by email.

Latin American Arts Council

The purpose of the Latin American Arts Council is to foster, on behalf of The San Diego Museum of Art, knowledge in and appreciation of Latin American art. For more information on our programs or the council, contact Ruben Villegas by email or at (858) 587-7582.

North County Chapter

Art lecture meetings are held the third or fourth Monday of the month from September through May (no meeting in December). Museum members can join NCC for an annual fee of $30 for a single member or $40 for a two-person membership. Meetings are held from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, located at 15th & Maiden Lane in Del Mar (across from Del Mar Plaza). Attendance is free for NCC members and first time guests; $5 for others. Contact Dorothy Roll at 760-704-6436 or by email.

Location

The San Diego Museum of Art
1450 El Prado
Balboa Park, San Diego, CA
(619) 232-7931

Mailing address
PO Box 122107
San Diego, CA 92112-2107

Hours

Tuesday through Saturday
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Sunday
12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Monday
Closed

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