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Behind the Scenes of Behold, America!

Monday, 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Offsite, St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Del Mar

Robert Henri (1865-1929). Bernadita, 1922. Oil on canvas. 24 1/8 in. x 20 1/8 in. The San Diego Museum of Art

Dr. Amy Galpin, Assistant Curator of Art of the Americans at The San Diego Museum of Art and curator of Behold, America!, will provide insight on the development of American art spanning three centuries. Watch history in the making through the talents of some of the country’s most significant artists.

9:30 AM coffee and socializing, presentation at 10:00 AM.

Sponsored by the North County Chapter

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Nov
20
2012

ArtStop: Identity in Contemporary Photography

Tuesday, 12:00 p.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Museum Galleries

Alexander Jarman, Manager of Public Programs, discusses Identity in Contemporary Photography.

ArtStops are 15 minute, staff-led tours of one to three works on view. Museum curators and educators present these brief yet always enlightening and informative talks every Thursday and third Tuesday at noon.

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20
2012

Art of Élan: A Ghost Opera

Tuesday, 7:00 p.m.
James S. Copley Auditorium

6:15 p.m. | Reception and Cash Bar in the Sculpture Court

7:00 p.m. | Concert in the James S. Copley Auditorium

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Nov
22
2012

Thanksgiving Day

Thursday

Image: Emil J. Carlsen. Thanksgiving Still-life,1891. Oil on canvas. Gift of Mr. Melville Klauber in memory of his wife. 1928.80

Closed for the holiday

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23
2012

Member Appreciation Days

The Museum Store

Friday, 10:00 a.m. - Sunday, 5:00 p.m.
The Museum Store

Members, take advantage of your membership benefits! During Thanksgiving weekend Museum members receive free admission and discounts at 20 participating Southern California cultural institutions. Museum members also get a 20% discount on all Store merchandise. Peruse unique items and take home your own work of art!

Not a member? Join today!

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23
2012

Holiday Hours

Friday, 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

The Museum is open.

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Exhibitions on View

  • Young Art 2013: The Story of Me
  • Piranesi, Rome, and the Arts of Design
  • Pacific Horizons
  • Alternative Accounts

Docent Tour Schedule- November 2012

Follow the links below for the topic of each tour:

Monday, 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m.
Tuesdays, 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m.,  2:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m.
Thursdays, 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m.
Fridays, 11:00 a.m. (4th and 5th Fridays only), 2:00 p.m., 5:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m.
Saturdays, 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m.
Sundays, 1:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m.
 

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Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri., Sat.
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June 6 through August 29

Sunday 12:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Mon., Tues., Fri., Sat.
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.*

*See calendar for exceptions

Flickr Photos

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Member Spotlight

Amanda Sitton & Tim Wallace, Household Members
Marjorie Ann Mopper, Director's Circle

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