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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-fy27/2026-07-09/
LOCATION:The San Diego Museum of Art\, 1450 El Prado\, San Diego\, CA\, 92102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Families
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SUMMARY:Community Art Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Monthly\, Second Thursdays\n11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.\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-thurs26/2026-07-09/
LOCATION:The San Diego Museum of Art\, 1450 El Prado\, San Diego\, CA\, 92102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Families,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Friends in Focus: Friends Lecture and Exhibition Opening of Cecil Beaton’s Fashionable World
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, July 9\nReception at 5:00 p.m.\nLecture at 6:00 p.m.\nMOPA@SDMA \nGain unique insights into the life and work of Cecil Beaton and his fashion photography that shaped a generation.\nFriend-level members and above are invited to a special Friends Lecture & Opening to celebrate Cecil Beaton’s Fashionable World at MOPA@SDMA. \nGuest lecturer Robin Muir\, External Curator at the National Portrait Gallery in London\, will present on the fascinating life and work of Cecil Beaton and the lasting impact of his photographic career. \nGuests will enjoy a welcome reception with light refreshments plus a viewing of the exhibition followed by the lecture at 6:00 p.m.  \nFriend-level members and above may reserve two complimentary tickets using the link below. Space is limited. Not a Friend member? Join or upgrade today by calling 619.696.1941 to secure your seats for this event. \nGet Tickets \n  \nAbout the Exhibition \nPhotographer\, fashion illustrator\, Oscar-winning costumer designer\, social caricaturist\, and writer\, Cecil Beaton (1904-1980) was an extraordinary force in the 20th-century British and American creative scenes. With nearly 150 items displayed\, Cecil Beaton’s Fashionable World showcases Beaton as his most triumphant – including photographs\, letters\, sketches\, fashion illustration\, and magazines. Via London\, Paris\, New York\, and Hollywood\, his era-defining photographs captured beauty\, glamour\, and star power in the interwar and early post-war eras. \nExhibition organized by The National Portrait Gallery\, London\, and presented by The San Diego Museum of Art. \nCecil Beaton’s Fashionable World is on view at MOPA@SDMA July 11\, 2026 – January 10\, 2027 \n  \nFeatured at top right: Cecil Beaton\, The Second Age of Beauty is Glamour\, Checked Suit by Norman Hartnell (detail)\, 1947. Modern print from original colour transparency. © Condé Nast Archive UK.
URL:https://www.sdmart.org/event/friends-in-focus-lecture-exhibition-opening-cecil-beatons-fashionable-world/
LOCATION:Museum of Photographic Arts at The San Diego Museum of Art\, 1649 El Prado\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture,Member Event
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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-2026/2026-07-11/
LOCATION:The San Diego Museum of Art\, 1450 El Prado\, San Diego\, CA\, 92102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Families,Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260721T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260721T120000
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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-26/2026-07-21/
LOCATION:The San Diego Museum of Art\, 1450 El Prado\, San Diego\, CA\, 92102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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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-2026/2026-07-21/
LOCATION:The San Diego Museum of Art\, 1450 El Prado\, San Diego\, CA\, 92102\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260721T130000
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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-3/2026-07-21/
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:20260723T180000
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SUMMARY:Local Visions Artist Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, July 23\n6:00–8:00 p.m.\nJohn M. and Sally B. Thornton Rotunda \n  \nGallery Collective members are invited to meet and mingle with the local artists featured in the Centennial exhibition Local Visions: Reimagining the Façade\, now on view in SDMA Gallery 6. The featured artists from the region will be in attendance to discuss their artwork and process. \nAlong with a viewing of the exhibition\, guests will learn about the local arts scene as each artist introduces themselves accompanied by a visual presentation of their works of art. Guests will take home a souvenir booklet including all featured artists. \nExhibition Featured Artists: \n\nStefanie Bales\, San Diego\, CA\nJohn Chang\, Chula Vista\, CA\nHilary Dufour\, San Diego\, CA\nAnnie Holley\, San Diego\, CA\nWagner Humphreys\, Chula Vista\, CA\, Centennial Artist Honoree\nMary Jhun\, San Diego\, CA\nLori Mitchell\, San Diego\, CA\, Centennial Artist Honoree\nTim Novara\, San Diego\, CA\, Centennial Artist Honoree\nBrandon Palma\, Jamul\, CA\nSusan Stone\, San Diego\, CA\n\n  \nGallery Collective level members may reserve two complimentary tickets using the link below. Space is limited.  \nGet Tickets \nNot yet a Gallery Collective member? Join or upgrade today by calling 619.696.1941 to secure your seats for this event. \n  \nAbout the Exhibition \nLocal Visions: Reimagining the Façade celebrates the creativity and vision of artists from across our region\, each offering a distinctive interpretation of The San Diego Museum of Art’s iconic Spanish Colonial Revival façade. Conceived as part of the Museum’s Centennial\, Local Visions grew out of an open call that invited local artists to reimagine the Museum’s landmark exterior through their own contemporary perspectives. The response to the call was remarkable\, with an inspiring range of proposals that demonstrated the depth of talent in our community. From these submissions\, a selection of works was chosen to reflect both the diversity of artistic approaches and the shared sense of connection to this historic building. \nTogether\, these works illuminate how a single façade can serve as both subject and symbol; honored\, transformed\, and reinterpreted in ways that bridge community and architecture\, past and present\, tradition and innovation. \nMany thanks to the artists whose work appears in the exhibition. \n  \nFeatured at top right: Wagner Humphreys\, Timeless (detail)\, 2025. Color pencil and color marker on paper. Courtesy of the artist. © Wagner Humphreys.
URL:https://www.sdmart.org/event/local-visions-artist-showcase/
LOCATION:The San Diego Museum of Art\, 1450 El Prado\, San Diego\, CA\, 92102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Event
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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-2026/2026-07-25/
LOCATION:The San Diego Museum of Art\, 1450 El Prado\, San Diego\, CA\, 92102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Families,Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260730T130000
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SUMMARY:Buddhist Sculpture Insights
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, July 30\n1:00–3:00 p.m. PT\nSpeaker: Ginna Olsen and Heather Simmerman\, Asian art scholars and SDMA Docents\nVirtual Event \n  \n\nJoin the Asian Arts Council in exploring the history of two important Buddhist sculptures in the SDMA collection. Ginna Olsen will discuss the 6th century Chinese Bodhisattva stone sculpture and Heather Simmerman will present the 17th century Japanese Amida Buddha wood sculpture\, all currently on view in the SDMA Asian Gallery 7. They will contextualize the sculptures to position them within the history of Chinese and Japanese Buddhist art\, respectively. The religious\, political\, and social messages that were conveyed through their creation and iconography will also be explained. \n  \nSpeaker Bios: Ginna Olsen graduated from the University of Redlands with a B.A. in Art History\, then earned her M.A. in Art History with an emphasis on Asian Art at USC. She retired in 2019 from a career in business and has been a docent at SDMA since 2021. \nHeather Simmerman earned a B.A. in Biology from Northwestern University\, a Ph.D. in Chemistry from Indiana University\, and in 2025 received a Post Graduate Certificate in Asian Art from SOAS University of London.  She is currently studying for a Certificate of Achievement in Japanese at MiraCosta College. Heather has been a docent at SDMA since 2023. \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: Amida Buddha (detail)\, 17th century\, Japan. 1957. Wood. Bequest of Mrs. Cora Timken Burnett\, 1957.446. \nFeatured: Standing Bodhisattva\, 550-577\, Shanxi Province\, China. Limestone. Bequest of Mrs. Cora Timken Burnett\, 1957.435.
URL:https://www.sdmart.org/event/buddhist-sculpture-insights/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Lecture,Support Council
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SUMMARY:Family Art Adventures: Early Childhood
DESCRIPTION:Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. \n  \nFamily Art Adventures bring the Museum collection to life for families with young children ages 3 to 5.\nFamily Art Adventures: Early Childhood are dynamic\, free guided tours specially designed for families with young children ages 3 to 5. Discover art through storytelling\, color exploration and movement. Tours are offered the first 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-early-childhood/2026-08-01/
LOCATION:The San Diego Museum of Art\, 1450 El Prado\, San Diego\, CA\, 92102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Families
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SUMMARY:Art of Reading Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, August 8\n10:15 a.m.–noon\nSDMA Boardroom \n  \nBe part of the Art of Reading Book Club\, where art\, literature\, and art history converge.\nJoin fellow Museum members in August to discuss Keeping an Eye Open: Essays on Art by Julian Barnes. This collection of essays by Booker Prize-winning author Julian Barnes explores the lives and work of major artists of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Featuring works like The Raft of the Medusa and artists such as Édouard Manet and Lucian Freud. Insightful\, engaging\, and deeply human\, this collection is perfect for anyone who’s ever stood before a painting and wanted to understand what it was saying—and why it matters. \n\nCoffee and light snacks will be served. The book club will be followed by a docent-led tour of art works relating to the book. \n\n\nPlease save your spot by Wednesday\, August 5\, by clicking here. Prior to entry all participants are required to check in at the SDMA rotunda admissions desk\, after which you will meet in the Museum boardroom. \n\n  \nSave My Spot \nFree for members | $25 for nonmembers \nClick here to purchase Keeping an Eye Open: Essays on Art by Julian Barnes from The Museum Store.
URL:https://www.sdmart.org/event/art-of-reading-book-club-33/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Book Club
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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-2026/2026-08-08/
LOCATION:The San Diego Museum of Art\, 1450 El Prado\, San Diego\, CA\, 92102\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260808T163000
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SUMMARY:Green Carpet: The 12th Player with Betsabeé Romero
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, August 8\n4:30–7:00 p.m.\nThe San Diego Museum of Art front steps\nBalboa Park\, Plaza de Panama \n  \nEnjoy this FREE community celebration featuring internationally acclaimed artist Betsabeé Romero!\nCelebrate the power of art\, community\, and soccer at Green Carpet: The 12th Player\, a free public event by internationally acclaimed Mexican artist Betsabeé Romero. Presented during the excitement of the FIFA World Cup and Leagues Cup\, this special gathering transforms the Plaza de Panama into a symbolic soccer field created collaboratively by Romero and students from San Diego and Tijuana. \nInspired by the idea of the “12th Player”—the fans whose passion\, traditions\, and collective spirit give meaning to the game—the project explores how sports can unite communities across borders. Just as every team is strengthened by its supporters\, our communities are shaped by the people and causes they champion. \nFollowing the unveiling of the installation\, guests are invited to participate in a community picnic on the field\, celebrating friendship\, dialogue\, and cultural exchange. Bring your family\, friends\, and food to share as we gather to experience the Museum as a place for connection and belonging. \nGreen Carpet: The 12th Player features \n\nUnveiling of Green Carpet: The 12th Player art installation\nRemarks by internationally acclaimed Mexican artist Betsabeé Romero\nPerformances by Yolanda Orrantia\nInvitation to play\, eat\, and lounge on the art installation soccer field\nand a special soccer surprise…\n\nVisitors are encouraged to come con tu camisa puesta (“with your shirt on”)\, wearing a jersey or shirt representing a favorite team\, community\, organization\, school\, or social cause. Together\, these shirts become a powerful visual reminder that while we all support different teams\, we also proudly wear the colors of the causes and communities that matter most to us. \nThe evening also anticipates the public opening on Thursday\, August 13 of Betsabeé Romero: Tejiendo Redes (Weaving Nets)\, an art installation created by Betsabeé Romero that celebrates cross-border collaboration\, shared creativity\, and the cultural ties that unite our region. The exhibition will be on view in the Dammeyer Gallery at MOPA@SDMA August 13\, 2026–January 3\, 2027. \nJoin us for an unforgettable evening of art\, soccer\, food\, and community as we celebrate the connections that make us stronger—on the field and beyond.
URL:https://www.sdmart.org/event/green-carpet-the-12th-player-betsabee-romero/
LOCATION:The San Diego Museum of Art\, 1450 El Prado\, San Diego\, CA\, 92102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Families,Music
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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/2026-08-13/
LOCATION:The San Diego Museum of Art\, 1450 El Prado\, San Diego\, CA\, 92102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Families,Tours
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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-fy27/2026-08-13/
LOCATION:The San Diego Museum of Art\, 1450 El Prado\, San Diego\, CA\, 92102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260813T110000
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SUMMARY:Community Art Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Monthly\, Second Thursdays..\n11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.\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-thurs26/2026-08-13/
LOCATION:The San Diego Museum of Art\, 1450 El Prado\, San Diego\, CA\, 92102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Families,Workshop
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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-aug26/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Families,Workshop
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260818T120000
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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-26/2026-08-18/
LOCATION:The San Diego Museum of Art\, 1450 El Prado\, San Diego\, CA\, 92102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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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-2026/2026-08-18/
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-3/2026-08-18/
LOCATION:The San Diego Museum of Art\, 1450 El Prado\, San Diego\, CA\, 92102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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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-2026/2026-08-22/
LOCATION:The San Diego Museum of Art\, 1450 El Prado\, San Diego\, CA\, 92102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Families,Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260823T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260823T170000
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SUMMARY:A Very Laufey Day
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, August 23\nThe San Diego Museum of Art (SDMA)\nMuseum of Photographic Arts at The San Diego Museum of Art (MOPA@SDMA)\nBalboa Park \n  \nCreated by Grammy-winning Icelandic-Chinese musician Laufey\, A Very Laufey Day is an annual fan event celebrated globally where fans follow local curated itineraries to visit museums\, libraries\, cafes\, bookstores\, and other cultural institutions. Laufey inspires her fans to explore offline “third spaces” cultivating their curiosity and romanticizing their everyday lives though arts and culture. \nThe San Diego Museum of Art is an official Celebration of the Arts stop for A Very Laufey Day 2026. We’ve crafted the ultimate art lover itinerary for this themed day at the Museum across both our locations and throughout Balboa Park at large. You don’t have to do everything on the list\, but whatever you do make it beautiful and memorable. \n  \nA Very Laufey Day Itinerary \n\nWalk the galleries at SDMA and MOPA@SDMA*\nTake any of our free guided docent tours\, including our newest Art + Wellbeing Tour*\nPick up a free junk journal page at SDMA to commemorate your day (while supplies last)*\nSketch in the galleries*\nVisit The Museum Stores at SDMA and MOPA@SDMA\nPut on your favorite outfit and see Cecil Beaton’s Fashionable World at MOPA@SDMA*\nSnap your own portrait at the photo op inside MOPA@SDMA\nEnjoy the Laufey-themed mocktail Rhapsody in Blue at Panama 66*\nRead on a blanket in the May S. Marcy Sculpture Garden\nEnjoy a jazz and R&B performance by Whitney Shay at the Museum restaurant Panama 66 from 5:00-7:00 p.m.*\nRide the Balboa Park Carousel*\nVisit the Botanical Building and gardens\nTake photos in front of the Balboa Park lily pond\nTour the California Tower*\nVisit the Spanish Village Art Center\n\n* Indicates activities that require Museum admission or have an additional charge \n  \nDownload the A Very Laufey Day SDMA Itinerary and junk journal pages to print at home.
URL:https://www.sdmart.org/event/a-very-laufey-day/
LOCATION:CA
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260825T130000
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SUMMARY:Curator's Eye: Forging a Legacy
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, August 25\nnoon\nSpeaker: Michael Brown\, PhD\, Senior Curator of European Art\, The San Diego Museum of Art\nThe San Diego Museum of Art \n  \nJoin the Latin American Arts Council for a special curator-led tour of Forging a Legacy: 15 Years of Landmark Acquisitions with Dr. Michael Brown\, Senior Curator of European Art at The San Diego Museum of Art. Discover the stories behind the exhibition’s remarkable works as Dr. Brown explores the artists\, historical context\, and enduring legacy of the collection. This engaging gallery experience offers a unique opportunity to gain deeper insight into one of the Museum’s most compelling exhibitions. \n  \nFree to Museum and LAAC members | $25 nonmembers \nSave My Spot \n  \nSponsored by the Latin American Arts Council. \nFeatured at top right: Pablo Picasso\, Femme Assise (detail)\, 1949. Oil on canvas. Promised Gift of Joan and Irwin Jacobs. © 2026 Estate of Pablo Picasso / Artists Rights Society (ARS)\, New York.
URL:https://www.sdmart.org/event/curators-eye-forging-a-legacy/
LOCATION:The San Diego Museum of Art\, 1450 El Prado\, San Diego\, CA\, 92102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Support Council
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260905T103000
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SUMMARY:Family Art Adventures: Early Childhood
DESCRIPTION:Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. \n  \nFamily Art Adventures bring the Museum collection to life for families with young children ages 3 to 5.\nFamily Art Adventures: Early Childhood are dynamic\, free guided tours specially designed for families with young children ages 3 to 5. Discover art through storytelling\, color exploration and movement. Tours are offered the first 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-early-childhood/2026-09-05/
LOCATION:The San Diego Museum of Art\, 1450 El Prado\, San Diego\, CA\, 92102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Families
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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
CATEGORIES:Families,Tours
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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:Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260911T100000
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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
CATEGORIES:Families,Tours
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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
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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