June 25, 2013
On Thursday, June 20, 2013 MOPA held a special screening of the documentary Breaking the Taboo. This screening was one stop on Richard Branson’s multi-city tour to showcase the film his son Sam produced and sit on a panel discussion about the war on drugs. The film, which played to a sold-out auditorium, takes the stance that the war on drugs…
June 6, 2013
Trip Advisor recently awarded MOPA a certificate of excellence and we have you to thank. Only the top ten percent of businesses on Trip Advisor receive this honor which requires a minimum 4 out of 5 stars. Although the award is given by Trip Advisor, we want to thank you. It is your voice and your opinion that matters most…
April 3, 2013
What if visitors also had their say on what movies played at the Museum of Photographic Arts’ theater? MOPA is pleased to announce its new Cinema Select Program. Each month, MOPA’s staff will select three movies, all of a certain theme, and visitors will get to vote on the museum’s website for the one they would like to watch. The…
January 31, 2013
This year’s Human Rights Watch Film Festival has come to a close. Now in its third year, we hosted six powerful documentary films showcasing contemporary social issues, ranging from LGBT activists in Uganda to the underreported epidemic of rape in the US Military. With 1,175 attendees at the festival, MOPA is proud to have brought our community together to witness…
August 21, 2012
MOPA is pleased to announce a grant award from the federal Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) to support SEPIA: Seniors Exploring Photography, Identity and Appreciation. “I’d like to recognize MOPA for their efforts to engage the community in everything the arts has to offer,” said Rep. Susan Davis. “This funding will help address the special needs of some…
May 4, 2012
The My Gallery Interactive touchscreen interface won the gold award in the Honeysett and Din Student Award category for the American Association of Museum’s MUSE museum technology awards. My Gallery Interactive was a collaborative project between MOPA, UCSD’s Pacific Rim Undergraduate Experience (PRIME) program, and the National Institute of Information and Communication Technology in Tokyo and Kyoto. Two students from UCSD, Lance…
May 1, 2012
We would like to take a moment to offer our sincere thanks to the people and organizations who helped make our annual Volunteer Appreciation Party possible. The event is an excellent way to celebrate the time, energy and effort of our tireless interns, docents and volunteers who make the programs and exhibitions you see at MOPA possible. View the full list…
February 15, 2012
From cyanotypes to collages and portraiture to a photo safari, MOPA’s Spring Camps offer something for every budding photographer. Taught by educators and professionally trained photographers, MOPA’s annual Spring Camp is the best way for kids to enjoy their spring vacation with fun and creativity in Balboa Park. Each day features a different activity and theme on-site at the Museum…
February 2, 2012
ON VIEW: May 19 – October 7, 2012 New York City. A dilapidated loft. Lively jazz. Legendary musicians. A photographer with a sharp eye and a good ear. The makings of The Jazz Loft Project are nothing short of serendipitous—the right combination of events, people and places, mingling together at a distinct moment in time. Tap in to the sound of the…
November 10, 2011
The Museum of Photographic Arts (MOPA) in Balboa Park is pleased to present Thursday Afternoons, an exhibition of photographs by senior citizens. The exhibit is produced in conjunction with Casa Familiar, a community development agency in San Ysidro. The exhibition developed through MOPA’s SEPIA (Senior Exploring Photography, Identity and Appreciation) initiative that brings lifespan learning opportunities to seniors across San Diego County….
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