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SUMMARY:Storytime Family Tour
DESCRIPTION:Second Thursdays\, monthly\n9:50-10:30 a.m.\nThe San Diego Museum of Art  \n  \nJoin Museum docents for a family-friendly tour designed especially for young learners and their caregivers. \nEnjoy interactive conversations\, close-looking activities\, and age-appropriate storytelling that help families explore works from The San Diego Museum of Art’s permanent collection and special exhibitions while discovering artistic elements such as color\, shape\, texture\, and storytelling in art.  \nEach tour is inspired by the day’s Storytime theme\, creating meaningful connections between books and works of art. Participants will be encouraged to share their observations\, ask questions\, and engage with artworks through imagination and play.  \nPlease arrive at 9:50 a.m. to check in with Museum docents at the front steps of The San Diego Museum of Art and prepare for the tour. The tour will begin promptly at 10:00 a.m. when the Museum opens and concludes at 10:30 a.m.\, when docents will guide families directly to The San Diego Museum of Art Library for Storytime.  \nTogether\, the tour and Storytime offer a unique opportunity for children and caregivers to connect art\, literacy\, and creativity through a shared museum experience.  \nRecommended for families with children ages 3–8. All ages are welcome. Includes Museum admission. Advance registration requested. \n  \nRegister Now \nFree members\, youth 17 and under* | $25 nonmembers \n*Children younger than 14 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian (age 18 years or older) at all times.
URL:https://www.sdmart.org/event/storytime-family-tour/2026-09-10/
LOCATION:The San Diego Museum of Art\, 1450 El Prado\, San Diego\, CA\, 92102\, United States
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SUMMARY:Books & Art: Storytime in the Library
DESCRIPTION:Second Thursdays\, monthly\n10:30-11:30 a.m.\nThe San Diego Museum of Art Library \n  \nGather to listen to exciting storytelling in The San Diego Museum of Art Library.\nEach month\, Storytime explores a new theme inspired by works from the Museum’s permanent collection\, special exhibitions\, and the elements of art. Through engaging read-alouds\, interactive songs\, and a hands-on art activity\, children and their caregivers are invited to discover connections between books\, art\, and the world around them.  \nEntry to The San Diego Museum of Art Library is near the Panama 66 restaurant. No reservation is required.
URL:https://www.sdmart.org/event/books-art-storytime-library-fy27/2026-09-10/
LOCATION:The San Diego Museum of Art\, 1450 El Prado\, San Diego\, CA\, 92102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Access for All,Families
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SUMMARY:In Conversation: The Remarkable Legacy of Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec (SOLD OUT)
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, September 11\n10:00 a.m.\nSpeakers: Fanny Girard\, Director of the Toulouse-Lautrec Museum\, and Michael Brown\, PhD\, Senior Curator of European Art\, The San Diego Museum of Art\nMOPA@SDMA Joan and Irwin Jacobs Theater \n  \nSOLD OUT\nCelebrate the closing of SDMA’s acclaimed Cafés and Cabarets: The Spectacular Art of Toulouse-Lautrec exhibition through a conversation between two scholars who know the artist best. Fanny Girard\, Director of the Toulouse-Lautrec Museum in Albi\, France\, joins exhibition curator Michael Brown\, PhD\, Senior Curator of European Art\, to reflect on Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec’s remarkable legacy\, the international collaboration that made the exhibition possible\, and the artist’s lasting influence on modern art. Drawing from the perspectives of both institutions\, this engaging discussion offers audiences a deeper appreciation of the exhibition while highlighting the enduring relevance of one of France’s most celebrated artists. \n  \nFollowing the lecture\, guests are invited to enjoy a guided tour led by our docent team. \n  \nPlease note\, this lecture is in-person only and held at the MOPA@SDMA Joan and Irwin Jacobs Theater in Balboa Park. \n$15 members and students | $20 seniors and military | $30 nonmembers \nSOLD OUT\n  \nThis lecture is presented as a part of the Guest Lecture Series\, which offers a platform for renowned scholars and experts from the art world to share their insights and knowledge on topics related to art history\, art theory\, and the museum’s collections. \nSponsored by The San Diego Museum of Art Docent Council. \n  \nFeatured at top right: Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec\, Jane Avril (detail)\, 1899. Lithograph\, poster on paper. Gift of the Baldwin M. Baldwin Foundation\, 1987.103.
URL:https://www.sdmart.org/event/in-conversation-the-remarkable-legacy-of-toulouse-lautrec/
LOCATION:Museum of Photographic Arts at The San Diego Museum of Art\, 1649 El Prado\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Guest Lecture Series,Lecture
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SUMMARY:Family Art Adventures
DESCRIPTION:Second and fourth Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. \n  \nFamily Art Adventures bring the Museum collection to life for families.\nFamily Art Adventures are dynamic free guided tours specially designed for families with school-aged children ages 5 to 12. Tours are offered the second and fourth Saturdays of each month at 10:30 a.m. Family tour themes change monthly\, and each family tour is followed by a hands-on art-making activity. All materials are provided. \nFree with Museum admission. RSVP requested. RSVP registration includes Museum admission.  \nRSVP Now \n  \nFamily Art Adventures is supported in memory of Debbie Cooke.
URL:https://www.sdmart.org/event/family-art-adventures-sdma-2026/2026-09-12/
LOCATION:The San Diego Museum of Art\, 1450 El Prado\, San Diego\, CA\, 92102\, United States
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SUMMARY:Community Open Studio
DESCRIPTION:Monthly\, Third Tuesdays\n10:00 a.m.–noon\nMuseum Art Studio \n  \nJoin us for an in-studio art making experience.\nCome explore art making in the SDMA Museum Art Studio! Join us and create work using mediums such as drawing\, painting\, and mixed media and explore your creativity. Materials will be provided\, or you can bring your own. No oil paints or solvents please! \nThis is a pay-what-you-wish event. Please RSVP here to save your spot. Registration is limited to 20 people per session. Meet at the House of Hospitality\, near the Prado restaurant entrance\, at 9:50 a.m. and look for the OPEN STUDIO sign. \n  \nArtists under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the Community Open Studio. Museum admission not included.
URL:https://www.sdmart.org/event/community-open-studio-26/2026-09-15/
LOCATION:The San Diego Museum of Art\, 1450 El Prado\, San Diego\, CA\, 92102\, United States
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SUMMARY:Resident Free Tuesday
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\n10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. \n  \nThe San Diego Museum of Art offers free admission to San Diego County residents (with ID) on the third Tuesday of every month. \nA valid ID is required for admission and certain restrictions apply as Resident Free Tuesdays tend to be busy. We ask that you not bring food\, beverages\, backpacks\, or other oversized items. \n  \nPlan for your visit and see our top tips for visiting the Museum.
URL:https://www.sdmart.org/event/resident-free-tuesday-2026/2026-09-15/
LOCATION:The San Diego Museum of Art\, 1450 El Prado\, San Diego\, CA\, 92102\, United States
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SUMMARY:Live Model Drawing
DESCRIPTION:Monthly\, Third Tuesdays\n1:00–3:00 p.m.\nMuseum Art Studio \n  \nJoin us for a live model drawing session.\nCome engage in figure drawing in the SDMA Museum Art Studio! Exercise and develop your drawing skills through observation of a live\, clothed model while exploring your creativity. Drawing materials will be provided or you can bring your own. No oil paints or solvents please! \nThis is a pay-what-you-wish event. Please RSVP here to save your spot. Registration is limited to 20 people per session. Registration is limited to 20 people per session. Meet at the House of Hospitality\, near the Prado restaurant entrance at 12:50 p.m. and look for the OPEN STUDIO sign. \n  \nArtists under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the Live Model Drawing Session. Museum admission not included.
URL:https://www.sdmart.org/event/live-model-drawing-studio/2026-09-15/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260919T110000
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SUMMARY:Community Art Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Monthly\, Third Saturdays\n11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.\nThe San Diego Museum of Art\nMay S. Marcy Sculpture Garden \n  \nGreat for artists of all ages. Community Art Workshops invite artists to enjoy hands-on art making experiences inspired by the thinking and creating processes of artists on view at the Museum. Artists under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the workshop. \n  \nPlease join us! No reservation is required. All materials are provided. Free with Museum admission. \nGreat for artists of all ages. Community Art Workshops invite artists to enjoy hands-on art making experiences inspired by the thinking and creating processes of artists on view at the Museum. Artists under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the workshop. Museum admission not included.
URL:https://www.sdmart.org/event/community-art-workshop-fy27/2026-09-19/
LOCATION:The San Diego Museum of Art\, 1450 El Prado\, San Diego\, CA\, 92102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260924T130000
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SUMMARY:Painted Prayers: The Japanese Folk Art Tradition of Ema
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, September 24\n1:00–3:00 p.m. PT\nSpeaker: Meher McArthur\, Asian art historian and curator\nVirtual Event \n  \n\nMeher McArthur will preview her upcoming exhibition Painted Prayers: The Japanese Folk Art Tradition of Ema\, on view at Mingei International Museum (October 17 2026 through April 4\, 2027). Ema are painted (now mostly printed) votive plaques that have been purchased at Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples for centuries and hung outside as prayers to the gods. They depict deities\, symbols\, animals\, plants\, and objects that signify wishes as general as health\, good fortune\, and love to prayers for a cure for warts\, blindness\, and STDs. Some of the wittiest examples represent prayers for increased breastmilk\, recovery from addiction\, and an end to toxic relationships. Meher will share her exploration of this folk painting tradition and its place in Japan today. \n  \nSpeaker Bio: Meher McArthur is an Asian art historian specializing in Japanese art and has worked at Pacific Asia Museum\, the Storrier Stearns Japanese Garden\, Scripps College\, Claremont and JAPAN HOUSE LA. She curates local and traveling exhibitions\, such as Washi Transformed: New Expressions in Japanese Paper (2021-2024)\, Sound of Water at Descanso Gardens and KIMONO: Garment\, Canvas\, and Artistic Muse\, now in Louisiana. Her publications include Gods and Goblins: Folk Paintings from Otsu (PAM\, 1999)\, Reading Buddhist Art (Thames & Hudson\, 2002) and The Arts of Asia (Thames & Hudson\, 2005)\, An ABC of What Art Can Be (Getty Museum\, 2010)\, New Expressions in Origami Art (Tuttle\, 2017)\, and her memoir A Japanese Art Journey (Tuttle\, 2025). \n  \nPlease note\, this session will be conducted virtually via Zoom. \nSave your spot by clicking on this link. All participants will be sent the Zoom link via confirmation email with instructions once you secure your place. \nSave my spot!\nSponsored by the Asian Arts Council. \n  \nFeatured at top right: Unidentified Maker\, Ema of a White Horse\, a Prayer for Good Fortune in the Year of the Horse (detail)\, Bunka 7 (1810)\, Japan. Pigment on wood. Mingei International Museum\, Museum Purchase\, 2015-118-108. \nFeatured: Ema Hanging on a Stand at Shiroyama Kumano Shrine\, Tokyo. Photograph by Meher McArthur.
URL:https://www.sdmart.org/event/painted-prayers-the-japanese-folk-art-tradition-of-ema/
CATEGORIES:Lecture,Support Council
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SUMMARY:Family Art Adventures
DESCRIPTION:Second and fourth Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. \n  \nFamily Art Adventures bring the Museum collection to life for families.\nFamily Art Adventures are dynamic free guided tours specially designed for families with school-aged children ages 5 to 12. Tours are offered the second and fourth Saturdays of each month at 10:30 a.m. Family tour themes change monthly\, and each family tour is followed by a hands-on art-making activity. All materials are provided. \nFree with Museum admission. RSVP requested. RSVP registration includes Museum admission.  \nRSVP Now \n  \nFamily Art Adventures is supported in memory of Debbie Cooke.
URL:https://www.sdmart.org/event/family-art-adventures-sdma-2026/2026-09-26/
LOCATION:The San Diego Museum of Art\, 1450 El Prado\, San Diego\, CA\, 92102\, United States
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