The Summer Salon Series 2010

In the summer of 2010, The San Diego Museum of Art and Agitprop proudly co-presented this summer-long program of contemporary artists' performances, talks, demos and workshops. 

Inspired by the newly opened exhibition of Toulouse-Lautrec and his participation in the Salon des Indépendants, the Museum presented our version of the Salon, a place for intellectuals, creatives, and those interested in the art to meet, discuss ideas, and engage with artistic performances. In the spirit of the Salon des Indépendants, the Museum’s Salon featured emerging contemporary artists from Southern California.

Every Thursday evening throughout the summer, contemporary artists were performing and presenting their works of art inside and outside the Museum.  Visitors were invited to explore the works of living artists, participate in hands-on art making activities, enjoy a cocktail, and view the Museum's  exhibitions and collections.  

2010 Artist Schedule

 May 27: Alida Cervantes, Josh Bellfy, Zac Monday, Eddie Miramontes, Steve Willard

June 3:  Stephanie Lie, John Benson, Brian Dick and Christen Sperry-Garcia

June 10: Sheryl Oring

June 17: Sacra/Profana, Bombshell, Brian Dick and Christen Sperry-Garcia

June 24: Judith Pedroza, Michael Trigilio, Lorraine Graham, Mark Wallace

July 1:  Chris Warr, Richard Gleaves, Dr. James Grebl

July 8:  Michele Guieu, Lori Lipsman

July 15:  Collective Purpose, WriterzBlok, Hugo Crosthwaite

July 22: James Meetze, Bombshell! , Tristan Shone

July 29: The Border Corps, Brian Dick and Christen Sperry-Garcia, WriterzBlok, Julie Lawrence, Jason and the Argonauts

August 5: Agitprop, May Martinez, Cauleen Smith, Dr. James Grebl

August 12:  Carrie Minikel, Curator Amy Galpin, Michael Klam, Brian Dick and Christen Sperry- Garcia

August 19: Carla Repice and Geoffrey Cunningham, The Joshua White Trio, Rae Armantrout

August 26: Brian Dick and Christen Sperry Garcia, Chris Warr, Joshua Bellfy, Joy Boe, Miss Erika Davies, Martian Horses, Sezio

September 2: Katherine Sweetman, Matthew Hebert

Please refer to the Museum's calendar for details and a schedule of performances on each night.

The alternative art space Agitprop is a collaborative partner for the Summer Salon Series.

Wells Fargo is lead sponsor of the Summer Salon Series.