Art Alive comes early this spring!
Thursday, March 30–Sunday, April 2, 2023
Celebrate the return of Art Alive with an impressive display of colorful floral arrangements interpreting works of art from the Museum’s collection and four days of sensational events. Art Alive is The San Diego Museum of Art’s signature fundraiser, providing essential support for the Museum’s exhibitions, education, and outreach programs. Join us this spring to enjoy expressionistic explosions of color and the elegant beauty of nature during this extraordinary annual event. Show your support for the arts in your community!
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Modern Women
Inspired by the Modern Women exhibition, Art Alive 2023 celebrates women with all-female cast of lead artists, designers, and musicians.
Premiere Dinner
An elegant black-tie affair, the Art Alive Premiere Dinner celebrates art with a spectacular multi-course dinner inside a Museum gallery and is the first opportunity to see the Art Alive floral exhibition on view throughout the Museum.
Bloom Bash
Full-tilt fun awaits at Bloom Bash, the high-voltage, late-night celebration that kicks off Art Alive weekend. Revel in craft food and cocktails from more than 30 local food purveyors, art installations, a Ferris wheel, live performances, and music, plus be among the first to see the beautiful Art Alive floral exhibition.
Rotunda Design
Sneak a peek at the Art Alive 2023 rotunda floral installation design by Natalie Gill. This two-story floral showstopper created by the founder of Native Poppy is the Museum centerpiece greeting all who enter the Museum during Art Alive.