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May
15
2013
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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
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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
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ArtStop: The Sculpture Court
Thursday, 12:00 p.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Museum Galleries and Sculpture Garden
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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
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Axline Lecture
Featuring Charles Ray
Thursday, 7:00 p.m.
Offsite, MCASD La Jolla
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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
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Friday Morning Lecture & Tour Series
The More Things Change: Continuities in Modern Art
Friday, 10:00 a.m.
James S. Copley Auditorium
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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
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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.
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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
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International Museum Day
International Museum Day
Sunday, 12:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
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May
19
2013
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International Museum Day: Docent Tours
Sunday, 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
The San Diego Museum of Art
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Art in the Afternoon
Sunday, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Offsite, Private home in San Pasqual Valley
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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
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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.
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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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