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Behold, America!: What does being an American mean to you?

There are as many answers as there are Americans. Behold, America! tells the story of American art, from colonial to present, through visual art. Tell your own story. Selected videos will be featured on the Museum's video library, YouTube Chanel, and will be on view in the education space at The San Diego Museum of Art.

Submit your response.

1. Login to YouTube. (YouTube is free to sign up for and linked to your Google account.)

2. Record your own testimonial. Use your computer’s camera, your webcam, or mobile device.

3. Upload your video to YouTube.

4. Email us a link of your video. (Only links will be accepted. Please do not send videos as attachments.)

5. Check your inbox. You will receive an email confirming that your submission has been received.

6. Find your video. New videos will be added once a week.

7. Share your video.

  • Post your video on the Museum's Facebook page
  • Hashtag #BeholdAmerica on Twitter and YouTube
  • Share with your friends.
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RT @sdma: Create a narrative quilt inspired by Young Art 2013 during an adult workshop, this Saturday afternoon. http://t.co/7zyycexVOx...
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#ArtIsNotaCrime is out! http://t.co/hUa8Uur8P6 ▸ Top stories today via @12ozProphet @Complex_Art @SDMA
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Amazing artstop in progress @SDMA with the brilliant John Marciari, @BPOC_SD documenting so check the mueum's YouTube if you missed it!
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@SDMA Hey check out my new video! http://t.co/wx6qDTS3iu
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@SDMA Will there be amazing food to match the amazing art? #sandiego #SD #Lajolla
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