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15
2013

Teen Art Café

Young Art 2013: The Story of Me

Wednesday, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
The San Diego Museum of Art

Create projects exploring themes of individual identity found in Young Art 2013: The Story of Me, an exhibition featuring artwork by more than 300 San Diego County students. Take inspiration from artwork created by fellow teen artists and design a non-traditional portrait, make a collage, or paper sculpture.

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May
16
2013

ArtStop: The Sculpture Court

Thursday, 12:00 p.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Museum Galleries and Sculpture Garden

Ariel Plotek, Ph.D., Assistant Curator, discusses the Sculpture Court.

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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May
16
2013

Axline Lecture

Featuring Charles Ray

Thursday, 7:00 p.m.
Offsite, MCASD La Jolla

The San Diego Museum of Art and the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego (MCASD) are pleased to present internationally renowned sculptor Charles Ray as the featured speaker for the 13th annual Axline Lecture at MCASD La Jolla.  Ray’s work is currently on view at MCASD as part of Lifelike.

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May
17
2013

Friday Morning Lecture & Tour Series

The More Things Change: Continuities in Modern Art

Friday, 10:00 a.m.
James S. Copley Auditorium

Kathryn Kanjo, Chief Curator, Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, will consider how even the most innovative of contemporary forms can be understood and described through the visual language of art history. Looking at works in the Museum's Collection, Kanjo will apply formal description, analyze subject matter, and infer meaning to comprehend better the artist's intent.

Sponsored by The San Diego Museum of Art Docent Council.

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May
17
2013

Drawing in the Galleries

Developing the Picture Plane

Friday, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Museum Galleries

Clover Clemans, Grade 12, San Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts. Self-Portrait. Mixed media.

This informal drawing workshop gives adult and teen participants the opportunity to draw from objects in the collection while being guided by a trained drawing instructor.

Gallery Visit: Young Art 2013
Drawing Topic:
Developing the Picture Plane

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May
19
2013

International Museum Day

International Museum Day

Sunday, 12:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Celebrating the importance of museums, International Museum Day is hosted worldwide by museums involved in the International Council of Museums and the Association of Art Museum Directors.

To celebrate, the Museum will offer free admission, extended hours (from noon - 7:00 p.m.), and activities throughout the day including:

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May
19
2013

International Museum Day: Docent Tours

Sunday, 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
The San Diego Museum of Art

The Museum will offer an extended program of docent tours in addition to a variety of activities in celebration of International Museum day. Tours in English and Spanish will be offered every half hour from noon through 6:00 p.m.*

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May
19
2013

Family Drop-In Day

Exploring Identity: Portrait Drawings

Sunday, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
The Studio

Friedrich "Fritz" Werner, Portrait of man with white mustache, watercolor on paper, 1913

Learn how to draw a self-portrait with the assistance of a Museum Educator.  Explore identity and create projects inspired by and relating to Young Art 2013 during May Family Drop-In Days.  Create a project inspired by works on view, earn prizes during the Search and Find game, and engage in family-friendly, docent-led tours.

May Family Drop-In Days

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May
19
2013

Old Masters of Music and Art

Baroque Cello vs. Viola Da Gamba! A Natural Selection of Solo Music from the 17th-18th Centuries

Sunday, 2:00 p.m.
Hibben Gallery

Whether new to the world of Historical Performance or a frequent visitor, you are invited to enjoy a brief yet varied look at the Baroque cello and viola da gamba as solo instruments. Heather Vorwerck (performer with Bach Collegium San Diego), with the assistance of keyboardist Ruben Valenzuela (Musical Director of BCSD), will perform solo and accompanied works for cello and viol by J.S. Bach, D. Gabrielli, Sainte-Colombe and Marais. Ms.

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May
19
2013

Art in the Afternoon

Sunday, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Offsite, Private home in San Pasqual Valley

This annual benefit will be held in the spectacular home of retired Ambassador Richard and Kay Matheron, Villa Tyto Alba, which was designed by acclaimed San Diego archited Norm Applebaum. Wine and appetizers will be served, along with a presentation by Norm Applebaum and Kay and Richard Matheron. All proceeds benefit the Education Department at the Museum. For more information and to make a reservation, please contact Dorothy Roll at 760.704.6436.

Hosted by the North County Chapter.

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May
19
2013

Young Art 2013 Tours by Student Artists

Sunday, 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
The San Diego Museum of Art

Nicolette Martinson, Grade 12, Westview High School. Brownie Batter. Acrylic on paper.

Meet student artist's and learn more about the process and experience of participating in Young Art 2013: The Story of Me, the Museum's biennial student artwork exhibition. Featuring artwork by more than 300 student artists', these tours are led by students whose work is featured in the exhibition.

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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

Location

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

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San Diego, CA 92112-2107

Hours

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


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June 1 through Labor Day

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

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Member Spotlight

Gordon Brodfuehrer, Benefactor's Circle
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