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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
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260915T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260915T120000
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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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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260915T130000
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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/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260919T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260919T130000
DTSTAMP:20260831T214829Z
CREATED:20260831T214828Z
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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
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260924T150000
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SUMMARY:The Fine Art of Japanese Clay
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, September 24\n1:00–3:00 p.m. PT\nSpeaker: Hollis Goodall\, Japanese art curator\, writer\, and lecturer\nVirtual Event \n  \nThis lecture will examine the paths to contemporaneity in Japanese ceramics by looking at works in the current exhibition\, Tōgei: Contemporary Japanese Ceramics\, which runs at the American Museum of Ceramic Art in Pomona\, California\, until May 2027. The lecture considers the ergonomics of utilitarian wares\, the development of sculptural clay\, and the various approaches to modernity that have brought us to the present. \n  \nSpeaker Bio: Hollis Goodall retired in 2023 as Curator of Japanese Art at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art\, where she worked for 42 years and curated 276 exhibitions and installations. Her exhibition on contemporary Kyoto ceramics is currently installed at LACMA. Prior to curating Tōgei: Contemporary Japanese Ceramics\, which is open until May 30\, 2027\, at the American Museum of Ceramic Art (AMOCA) in Pomona\, Goodall curated Rising Sun/Falling Rain: Japanese Woodblock Prints from the Grunwald Center for the Graphic Arts at the Hammer Museum for the autumn of 2025. Her recent publications on Japanese Ceramics include Mingei and Contemporary Concepts of Beauty for Dai Ichi Arts\, New York\, January 2025; “A Brittle Bounty: Ceramic Works by Mishima Kimiyo” for the exhibition and catalogue Radical Clay: Contemporary Women Artists from Japan\, which debuted in 2023 at the Art Institute of Chicago\, and “Radiating Beauty: Sculpture by Shozo Michikawa” for the catalogue Shozo Michikawa\, produced by Hostler Burrows Gallery in Los Angeles in 2022. \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: Higashida Shigemasa\, Large Platter\, ca. 2014. Stoneware with Oribe glaze. Raulee Marcus Collection. Photo by Pam Aliaga\, American Museum of Ceramic Art (AMOCA).
URL:https://www.sdmart.org/event/fine-art-of-japanese-clay/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Lecture,Support Council
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260926T103000
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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
CATEGORIES:Families,Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261003T103000
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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/2026-10-03/
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:20261003T160000
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SUMMARY:Mehregan Fall Fete 2026
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, October 3\n4:00 p.m. VIP Access\n5:00 p.m. Concert Celebration\nThe San Diego Museum of Art\, James S. Copley Auditorium \n  \nJoin us for a stimulating evening celebrating the Iranian fall festival of Mehregan. Celebration attendees are invited to the Museum’s James S. Copley Auditorium for the annual Mehregan concert at 5:00 p.m. \nMehregan sponsors are invited to a special pre-concert tour of the Arts of Iran gallery beginning at 4:00 p.m. Sponsorship packages start at $200. For more information about sponsorship\, email Kate Burnite at kburnite@sdmart.org. \n\nThe annual Mehregan concert begins at 5:00 p.m. in the Museum’s James S. Copley Auditorium. This year’s performance features Rana Mansour. Concert tickets start at $60.54. \n  \n\n\nThe Mehregan Fall Fete is a collaboration between The San Diego Museum of Art and the Persian Cultural Center. This annual partnership supports the Arts of Iran gallery and raises funds for acquisitions of art from Iran and the Persianate world or created by contemporary Iranian artists. \nTo purchase tickets\, visit pccsd.eventbrite.com.
URL:https://www.sdmart.org/event/mehregan-fall-fete-2026/
LOCATION:CA
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SUMMARY:Camarada: Poetics of the Arrabal: Opera and Tango
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, October 4\n6:00 p.m. doors open\n6:30 p.m. concert begins\nThe San Diego Museum of Art\nJohn M. and Sally B Thornton Rotunda \n  \nCelebrating the first season of Camarada in residence at SDMA\, Poéticas del Arrabal: Opera and Tango transforms the SDMA rotunda into an intimate concert hall where music and visual art resonate together. \nPoéticas del Arrabal: Opera and Tango explores the expressive world of tango through the music of Astor Piazzolla in arrangements by Andrés Martín. Performed by The Camarada Tango Quartet\, together with singers Gabriela Bojórquez and Martín de León\, the program brings together the intimacy of chamber music\, the dramatic language of opera\, and the distinctive voice of tango. \nMore than a concert\, the evening explores memory through one of the world’s most expressive musical traditions\, inviting audiences to experience longing\, nostalgia\, and human connection in dialogue with the Museum. \nTickets on sale now! \nGet Tickets \n$70 VIP seating | $50 General admission seating \n  \n\nMuseum as a Stage is The San Diego Museum of Art’s performing arts initiative\, created to reconnect the performing and visual artistic traditions and expand the ways audiences experience art. Rather than presenting performances only alongside exhibitions\, the program invites artists to create in direct conversation with the Museum’s collection\, exhibitions\, architecture\, and public spaces. \nExperience a full season of music\, dance\, theater\, and family programming with Museum as a Stage at The San Diego Museum of Art. \n  \nFeatured at top right: Photograph of Andrés Martín by Monique Feil. Courtesy of Camarada.
URL:https://www.sdmart.org/event/camarada-opera-tango/
LOCATION:The San Diego Museum of Art\, 1450 El Prado\, San Diego\, CA\, 92102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music,Performances
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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/2026-10-08/
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-fy27/2026-10-08/
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:20261010T103000
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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-2026/2026-10-10/
LOCATION:The San Diego Museum of Art\, 1450 El Prado\, San Diego\, CA\, 92102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Families,Tours
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SUMMARY:Meteorites as Artistic Matter: Artist Ulrike Arnold in Conversation with Astronomer Gerard van Belle PhD\, and Curator Rachel Jans PhD
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, October 16\n10:00 a.m.\nSpeakers: Ulrike Arnold\, Artist; Gerard van Belle\, PhD\, Director of the Las Cumbres Observatory; and Rachel Jans\, PhD\, Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art at The San Diego Museum of Art\nMOPA@SDMA Joan and Irwin Jacobs Theater \n  \nMeteorites as Artistic Matter brings together internationally acclaimed artist Ulrike Arnold\, astronomer Gerard van Belle\, PhD\, and the Museum’s Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art Rachel Jans\, PhD\, for a fascinating interdisciplinary conversation exploring the intersection of art\, science\, and the cosmos. Known for incorporating meteorite dust and pigments gathered from some of the world’s most remote landscapes into her paintings\, Arnold will discuss how celestial and earthly materials become powerful artistic media. Joined by van Belle’s astronomical perspective\, including award-winning science endeavors that have been pioneering in the fields of stellar surface imaging and characterization of exoplanet host stars\, and Jans’s expertise on the work of Sigmar Polke\, a German artist also known for incorporating unconventional materials into his work\, and contemporary artistic practice\, this engaging guest lecture offers a rare opportunity to discover how meteorites inspire creativity\, expand our understanding of materiality\, and connect artistic expression with the vast universe beyond our planet. \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 \nGet Tickets \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: Ulrike Arnold\, Flagstaff\, Arizona\, San Francisco Volcanic Field (detail)\, January 2024. Earth and meteorites. Courtesy of the artist.
URL:https://www.sdmart.org/event/meteorites-as-artistic-matter/
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: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-fy27/2026-10-17/
LOCATION:The San Diego Museum of Art\, 1450 El Prado\, San Diego\, CA\, 92102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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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-26/2026-10-20/
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-2026/2026-10-20/
LOCATION:The San Diego Museum of Art\, 1450 El Prado\, San Diego\, CA\, 92102\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261020T150000
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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/2026-10-20/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261024T113000
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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-2026/2026-10-24/
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:20261029T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261029T150000
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SUMMARY:Painted Prayers: The Japanese Folk Art Tradition of Ema
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, October 29\n1:00–3:00 p.m. PT\nSpeaker: Meher McArthur\, Asian art historian and curator\nVirtual Event \n  \n\nMeher McArthur will offer insights into the new 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/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Lecture,Support Council
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261030T180000
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SUMMARY:Artistic Practice: Roxana Velázquez in Conversation with Artist Betsabeé Romero
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, October 30\n6:00 p.m.\nSpeakers: Roxana Velázquez\, Maruja Baldwin Executive Director and CEO at The San Diego Museum of Art\, and Betsabeé Romero\, Artist\nMOPA@SDMA Joan and Irwin Jacobs Theater \n  \nPresented in conjunction with the Museum’s Día de los Muertos celebration\, this special conversation introduces internationally acclaimed Mexican artist Betsabeé Romero. In dialogue with SDMA Executive Director and CEO Roxana Velázquez\, Romero will discuss her artistic practice\, the themes of memory\, migration\, identity\, and cultural heritage that define her work\, and the inspiration behind her site-specific project for the Museum. This conversation offers audiences an opportunity to meet the artist behind one of the season’s most anticipated installations and to discover how contemporary art can bridge tradition and innovation. \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 \nGet Tickets \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: Photo of Betsabeé Romero at Green Carpet: The 12th Player event on August 8\, 2026\, at The San Diego Museum of Art.
URL:https://www.sdmart.org/event/artistic-practice-roxana-velazquez-in-conversation-with-artist-betsabee-romero/
LOCATION:Museum of Photographic Arts at The San Diego Museum of Art\, 1649 El Prado\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artist Talk,Guest Lecture Series,Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261030T200000
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SUMMARY:San Diego Ballet: Día de los Muertos
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, October 30\, 8:00 p.m.\nSaturday\, October 31\, 8:00 p.m.\nThe San Diego Museum of Art\, James S. Copley Auditorium \n  \nCelebrating its second season in residence\, the San Diego Ballet presents an original production inspired by Día de los Muertos. Audiences will be swept away by the evocative and romantic “Qué Bonito Amor” set to a rapturous score of mariachi music and “Mambomania\,” one of artistic director Javier Velasco’s sizzling signature works. \nThese special performances complement Día de los Muertos at SDMA\, a free day of community highlighting a special ofrenda created by the community and designed by this season’s Visiting Artist Betsabeé Romero that transforms the Museum into a powerful tribute to remembrance and celebration. Together\, the ofrenda installation in the Plaza de Panama in front of SDMA and the performance offer a multidisciplinary artistic experience. \nBallet attendees can enjoy free admission to both The San Diego Museum of Art and MOPA@SDMA on the day of your performance. Show your ticket to the SDMA Admissions team for Museum entry. \n  \nTickets: $50 Members | $60 Students\, military\, seniors | $70 Nonmembers \nGet Performance Tickets \n  \n\nMuseum as a Stage is The San Diego Museum of Art’s performing arts initiative\, created to reconnect the performing and visual artistic traditions and expand the ways audiences experience art. Rather than presenting performances only alongside exhibitions\, the program invites artists to create in direct conversation with the Museum’s collection\, exhibitions\, architecture\, and public spaces. \nExperience a full season of music\, dance\, theater\, and family programming with Museum as a Stage at The San Diego Museum of Art. \n 
URL:https://www.sdmart.org/event/san-diego-ballet-dia-de-los-muertos/2026-10-30/
LOCATION:The San Diego Museum of Art\, 1450 El Prado\, San Diego\, CA\, 92102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,Performances
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261031T130000
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SUMMARY:San Diego Shakespeare Society at SDMA: Spooky Shakespeare
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, October 31\n1:00 and 2:30 p.m.\nThe San Diego Museum of Art\nJohn M. and Sally B Thornton Rotunda \n  \nDouble\, double\, toil and trouble; \nFire burn and cauldron bubble\nCelebrate Halloween with the San Diego Shakespeare Society as actors present spine-chilling performances that connect to works of art from across the Museum’s collection. Enjoy scenes from works such as Richard III\, Hamlet\, Titus Andronicus\, Romeo and Juliet\, and Macbeth.  \nLook for the meeting point sign inside the SDMA rotunda prior to each one-hour performance. \n\n\n1:00 p.m.\n2:30 p.m.\n\n  \nA favorite SDMA community tradition returns with scenes of mystery\, magic\, humor\, and the supernatural. Performed in an intimate setting\, Spooky Shakespeare celebrates the enduring power of storytelling while welcoming audiences of all ages. \nFree with Museum admission. Performance date and times are subject to change. \n\n  \nFeatured: San Diego Shakespeare actor Gabriela Sosa performing during the 2020 Spooky SDMA+ San Diego Shakespeare performance.
URL:https://www.sdmart.org/event/san-diego-shakespeare-society-at-sdma-spooky-shakespeare/
LOCATION:The San Diego Museum of Art\, 1450 El Prado\, San Diego\, CA\, 92102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performances,SDMA+
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SUMMARY:San Diego Ballet: Día de los Muertos
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, October 30\, 8:00 p.m.\nSaturday\, October 31\, 8:00 p.m.\nThe San Diego Museum of Art\, James S. Copley Auditorium \n  \nCelebrating its second season in residence\, the San Diego Ballet presents an original production inspired by Día de los Muertos. Audiences will be swept away by the evocative and romantic “Qué Bonito Amor” set to a rapturous score of mariachi music and “Mambomania\,” one of artistic director Javier Velasco’s sizzling signature works. \nThese special performances complement Día de los Muertos at SDMA\, a free day of community highlighting a special ofrenda created by the community and designed by this season’s Visiting Artist Betsabeé Romero that transforms the Museum into a powerful tribute to remembrance and celebration. Together\, the ofrenda installation in the Plaza de Panama in front of SDMA and the performance offer a multidisciplinary artistic experience. \nBallet attendees can enjoy free admission to both The San Diego Museum of Art and MOPA@SDMA on the day of your performance. Show your ticket to the SDMA Admissions team for Museum entry. \n  \nTickets: $50 Members | $60 Students\, military\, seniors | $70 Nonmembers \nGet Performance Tickets \n  \n\nMuseum as a Stage is The San Diego Museum of Art’s performing arts initiative\, created to reconnect the performing and visual artistic traditions and expand the ways audiences experience art. Rather than presenting performances only alongside exhibitions\, the program invites artists to create in direct conversation with the Museum’s collection\, exhibitions\, architecture\, and public spaces. \nExperience a full season of music\, dance\, theater\, and family programming with Museum as a Stage at The San Diego Museum of Art. \n 
URL:https://www.sdmart.org/event/san-diego-ballet-dia-de-los-muertos/2026-10-31/
LOCATION:The San Diego Museum of Art\, 1450 El Prado\, San Diego\, CA\, 92102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,Performances
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SUMMARY:Día de los Muertos at SDMA
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, November 1\, 2026\n11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. \n  \nCome together with family\, friends\, and the community at large at a special\, free community event celebrating and honoring Día de los Muertos. Enjoy live performances\, family-friendly art-making activities\, and a special Día de los Muertos ofrenda created by visiting artist Betsabeé Romero in collaboration with local San Diego students\, all in the Balboa Park Plaza de Panama in front of The San Diego Museum of Art and free to the community. \nThrough artist-designed artmaking activities\, community members will be invited to honor loved ones\, share memories\, and contribute meaningful objects and creative responses to the ofrenda on view in the plaza. Romero will join the Museum community for the inauguration of the SDMA ofrenda on Sunday\, November 1 at 11:00 a.m. on the Museum’s front steps. \nThe Taco Party\, a gathering featuring unlimited street-style tacos\, refreshing beverages\, music\, and a festive atmosphere\, is a ticketed event complementing Día de los Muertos at SDMA. \n  \nFree admission to The San Diego Museum of Art (SDMA) and the Museum of Photographic Arts at The San Diego Museum of Art (MOPA@SDMA) on Sunday\, November 1 at noon–5:00 p.m. further complements the Día de los Muertos celebration.
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LOCATION:The San Diego Museum of Art\, 1450 El Prado\, San Diego\, CA\, 92102\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Taco Party
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, November 1\, 2026\nnoon–4:00 p.m.\nSDMA May S. Marcy Sculpture Court and Garden \n\nJoin us for The Taco Party\, a lively gathering featuring unlimited street-style tacos\, refreshing beverages\, music\, and a festive atmosphere\, all in the Museum’s sculpture court and garden. Designed as a fun and welcoming celebration for all ages\, The Taco Party brings together great food\, community\, and the joyful spirit of Día de los Muertos. \nThe Taco Party is part of Día de los Muertos at SDMA\, a day of community highlighting a special ofrenda created by the community and designed by this season’s Visiting Artist Betsabeé Romero\, transforming the Museum into a powerful tribute to remembrance and celebration. \n  \nThe Taco Party is a special ticketed portion of the Día de los Muertos celebration bringing together great food\, community\, and the joyful spirit of the holiday. The Taco Party is designed as a fun and welcoming celebration for all ages. \nEvent includes: \n\nUnlimited taco tastings from stations hosted by participating local restaurants and taco vendors\nOne complimentary Panama 66 margarita\, beer on tap from Mujeres Brew House\, or agua fresca included with ticket purchase; Additional beverages available for purchase through Panama 66 bar\nCold brew\, coffee\, matcha\, and more from Marta\nRefreshing De La Calle Tepache\, a modern take on the traditional Mexican fermented pineapple beverage\nThemed photo booth\nLive music by San Diego-based Latin jazz group Quinteto Caballero\nInteractive art-making activities led by Museum educators\n\nAnd more to be announced… \n  \nThe Taco Party also continues the year-long centennial celebration marking the 100th year of The San Diego Museum of Art serving the community through art and bringing the world’s greatest art to the region. \nBoth museums will be free and open to the public on this day: \n\nSDMA: noon–5:00 p.m.\nMOPA@SDMA: 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.\n\nDon’t miss art by Visiting Artist Betsabeé Romero as part of the Día de los Muertos at SDMA community ofrenda in front of The San Diego Museum of Art and in Betsabeé Romero: Tejiendo Redes at MOPA@SDMA. Plus\, explore art from Mexican greats including Diego Rivera\, Manuel Álvarez Bravo\, Rufino Tamayo\, and more\, as well as artists from around the world\, at The San Diego Museum of Art. \n  \nTickets to The Taco Party are now on sale! \nTickets: $50 Members | $60 Nonmembers | $20 Youth (ages 0-6) \nGet Tickets \n  \nFood Station Partners\n\nBlanco Cocina + Cantina\nChuy’s Taco Shop\nThe Craft Taco\nDe La Vina Catering\nExtraordinary Fruits\nEl Indio Mexican Restaurant and Catering\nOrtega’s Mexican Bistro\nPanama 66\nPersonal Touch Dining\nThe Prado At Balboa Park\nLa Puerta\nRanch Events\nEl Rey del Taco Catering\nTaconora\nEl Tapatio Catering\nEl Tianguis\nEl Torito Mexican  Restaurant\n\nAnd more to be announced… \n  \nEvent Sponsors\n  \n            \n 
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LOCATION:The San Diego Museum of Art\, 1450 El Prado\, San Diego\, CA\, 92102\, United States
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