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SUMMARY:Virtual Tour: Wonders of Creation\, a last look
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, February 26th \n1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. PT \n  \nIn this tour we take a last look at The San Diego Museum of Art’s special exhibition Wonders of Creation: Art\, Science\, and Innovation in the Islamic World\, which closed in January and has now traveled to the McMullen Museum of Art at Boston College. Wonders of Creation explores intersections of art and science in Islamic intellectual and visual culture from the 8th century to the present\, using the lens of “wonder” as defined by an influential 13th-century Islamic cosmography describing the universe. Written in Arabic and Persian by Zakariyya ibn Muhammad al-Qazwini and entitled The Wonders of Creation and the Rarities of Existence\, this text catalogues the marvels of the universe in a single\, richly illustrated book. We willl explore a few of the exhibition’s 200 works through the framework of Qazwini’s text. Following the book’s narrative through the celestial and terrestrial realms\, we will have an opportunity to view art that connects with topics such as astronomy\, astrology\, natural history\, medicine\, and geometry. Join us as we travel the world visually journeying to Spain\, North Africa\, the Middle East\, Asia and the modern diaspora. \n  \nPlease reserve your spot by clicking on this link. All participants will be sent the Zoom link and instructions via email once you secure your place. Space is limited. \nReserve my spot! \n\nHosted by The San Diego Museum of Art Docent Council. \nFeatured: Star map depicting the Northern & Southern celestial hemispheres (with constellations inscribed in Devanagari). India\, Jaipur\, ca. 1780. Ink\, opaque watercolor\, and gold on paper. Pritzker Collection\, Chicago. Photo credit: Michael Tropea.
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LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Tours
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SUMMARY:Visualizing Music in Modern Japan: Sheet Music (and Music Ephemera) at the Crossroads of Modern Mass Culture
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, February 27\n1:00–3:00 p.m. PT\nSpeaker: Kendall Brown\, PhD\, Professor of Asian Art History\, California State University Long Beach\nVirtual Event \nThis talk introduces the topic of Japanese sheet music cover design from 1920-1950 as the nexus of visual art\, film\, and popular song. It posits the humble\, disposable music sheets as perhaps the most sensitive lens to capture popular arts in Japan during the tumultuous period before\, during\, and just after World War II. The lecture includes snippets of Japanese music and film. \nSpeaker Bio: Kendall Brown is Professor of Asian Art History in the Art Department at California State University Long Beach. He is an art historian and has published and curated widely of Japanese art and Japanese-style gardens in North America. In 2024 for the Museum of Fine Arts\, Boston he guest curated the exhibition\, Songs for Modern Japan: The Art of Japanese Sheet Music\, 1905- 1950. \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.\n \nSave my spot!\n  \nSponsored by the Asian Arts Council. \n  \nFeatured at top right: Takehisa Yumeji\, Kageki\, Tsubakihime (Opera\, La Dame aux Camélias [La Traviata])(detail)\, 1923\, 9th reprinting. 1917 original. Ink on paper. Image courtesy of Kendall Brown.
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LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Lecture,Support Council
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SUMMARY:Member Appreciation Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, March 1\n10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (SDMA)\n11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (MOPA@SDMA) \n  \nJoin us for a weekend of celebration focused on our member community!\nTo kick off the weekend\, meet other members over coffee and light snacks in the Library and Archives on Saturday morning. Throughout the weekend\, members are invited to learn more about the Museum’s collection during special docent tours. You’ll receive an extra 10% discount at The Museum Store (for a total of 20% off your purchase). Say hello to the membership team who will be on hand to answer questions about membership and the Museum\, and spin the wheel for a prize! Head over to MOPA@SDMA for art-making activity fun for the whole family. Don’t forget to use your guest passes to bring a guest for the day! \n  \nMuseum Store Discount \nDuring Member Appreciation Weekend\, The Museum Store will be offering an additional 10% discount (total of 20% off your purchase) for all members. Get your list ready by visiting The Museum Store website here. \n  \nSaturday Program of Events \n\n\n\n10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Open house at the Museum Library and Archives. Enjoy a morning of mingling with your fellow members! On Saturday\, March 1\, from 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. doors will open to The Museum Library and Archives\, where you can sip on complimentary coffee and light snacks from Panama 66\, explore our extensive bookshelves\, and meet other Museum members. Knowledgeable staff will be available to answer questions about the Library and Community Engagement initiatives at the Museum. No RSVP needed; join us anytime during the event.\n1:00–4:00 p.m. Art Making Activity at MOPA@SDMA. Our Community Engagement team will be providing art-making kits to take home or play with on-site. Bring the family and create a masterpiece with materials designed to spark your creative side.\nJoin a Docent tour! Highly trained Museum docents are offering multiple tours each day\, and we’ve added a few tours especially for Member Appreciation Weekend. Each tour lasts approximately 40-50 minutes. No pre-registration required\, but space may be limited. Meet your tour guide at the docent desk in the rotunda prior to the posted tour time.\n\n\n\nSaturday\, March 1 | Member Tour Times \n12:30 – Women & Art\n1:30 – Museum Highlights Honoring Black Artists \n  \nMember Appreciation Weekend is a member benefit. Not yet a member? Join today!
URL:https://www.sdmart.org/event/member-appreciation-weekend-2025-sat/
LOCATION:CA
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SUMMARY:Member Appreciation Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, March 2\n10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (MOPA@SDMA)\nnoon–5:00 p.m. (SDMA) \n  \nJoin us for a weekend of celebration focused on our member community!\nMuseum members are invited to learn more about the Museum’s collection during special docent tours\, enjoy a bonus discount at The Museum Store\, and engage in an art-making activity fun for the whole family. You’ll receive an extra 10% discount at The Museum Store (for a total of 20% off your purchase. Say hello to the membership team who will be on hand to answer questions about membership and the Museum\, and spin the wheel for a prize! Head over to MOPA@SDMA to create with art materials provided by the Community Engagement team. Don’t forget to use your guest passes to bring a guest for the day! \n  \nMuseum Store Discount \nDuring Member Appreciation Weekend\, The Museum Store will be offering an additional 10% discount (total of 20% off your purchase) for all members. Get your list ready by visiting The Museum Store website here. \n  \nSunday Program of Events \n\n1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. Art Making Activity at MOPA@SDMA. Our Community Engagement team will be providing art-making kits to take home or play with on-site. Bring the family and create a masterpiece with materials designed to spark your creative side.\nJoin a Docent tour! Highly trained Museum docents are offering multiple tours each day\, and we’ve added a few tours especially for Member Appreciation Weekend. Each tour lasts approximately 40-50 minutes. No pre-registration required\, but space may be limited. Meet your tour guide at the docent desk in the rotunda prior to the posted tour time.\n\nSunday\, March 2 | Member Tour Times \n12:30 – Women & Art\n1:30 – Museum Highlights Honoring Black Artists \n  \nMember Appreciation Weekend is a member benefit. Not yet a member? Join today!
URL:https://www.sdmart.org/event/member-appreciation-weekend-2025-sun/
LOCATION:CA
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SUMMARY:The Chandayan: A Sufi Tale of Ishq between Languages\, Cultures & People
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, March 8\n10:00 a.m. PT\nSpeaker: Naman P. Ahuja\, Ph.D.\, Professor of Art History at the School of Arts & Aesthetics\, Jawaharlal Nehru University\, and General Editor of Marg Publications\nVirtual Event \nA racy yarn\, the Chandayan recounts the romance of Lorik and Chanda\, which becomes an allegory about ishq—love for the Divine. Composed in Hindavi (using the Old Hindi dialect of Jaunpuri Avadhi)\, the Chandayan is regarded as one of the foundational texts of the history of Hindi literature.  The 16th-century historian Badayuni tells us that the Chandayan was selected for religious instruction by the Sufi Maulana Da’ud in the Tughlaq period (1320–1413). The remains of five manuscripts that were profusely illustrated sometime between 1475 and 1525 are also foundational for studies in art history. They form the largest corpus of evidence of pre-Mughal painting in north India. In his lecture\, Naman Ahuja will take us through some highlights of the paintings of this popular tale and reflect on how the “vernacular” Chandayan is a valuable source of social and cultural history that allows scholars to map the politics of language and patronage in the domains of the Sultanates. \nSpeaker Bio: Naman Parmeshwar Ahuja is Professor of Art History at the School of Arts & Aesthetics at Jawaharlal Nehru University\, New Delhi\, India and the General Editor of Marg Publications. He has curated some of the most important exhibitions of Indian art in the past ten years\, including: The Body in Indian Art & Thought\, which was shown at the Palais des Beaux Arts in Brussels and the National Museum in Delhi in 2013; and India & The World\, in which 120 objects from the British Museum were staged in strategic dialogue with Indian objects at the CSMVS in Mumbai and the National Museum Delhi. Ahuja’s MA and PhD are concerned with reading the sociocultural history of India through iconography\, as seen in sculpture and painting\, the art of Gandhara\, Indian terracottas\, and temple worship. He has held visiting professorships at the University of Zürich\, the Kunsthistorisches Institut in Florence\, the University of Alberta in Edmonton and at SOAS in London\, his alma mater. His writings on the art and architecture of Indian temples\, and the iconographic shifts in the images of ancient South Asia have been translated into Hindi\, Marathi\, French\, Spanish\, and Dutch. The Binney Lecture will be based in part on his recent book on the Chandayan. Learn more about this book here.\n \n  \nPlease reserve your spot by clicking on this link. All participants will be sent the Zoom link and instructions via email once you secure your place.\n \nSave my spot! \n  \nSponsored by the South Asian Arts Council. \n  \nFeatured at top right: Da’ud notes: Lorik is her Sun and Chanda\, the Moon\, his companion (detail). © The Chandayan\, National Museum Karachi\, folio: KH 43
URL:https://www.sdmart.org/event/the-chandayan-a-sufi-tale-of-ishq-between-languages-cultures-people/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Lecture,Support Council
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SUMMARY:Access for All Day
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\n10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. \n  \nThe San Diego Museum of Art is now offering free general admission and arts programming to all visitors on the second Thursday of every month. Check the Museum event calendar for Access for All programming details. \nCertain restrictions apply as Access for All Days are busy. We ask that you not bring food\, beverages\, backpacks\, or other oversized items. \nSee our top tips for visiting the Museum. \n  \nGenerous support provided by Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All program.
URL:https://www.sdmart.org/event/access-for-all-day/2025-03-13/
LOCATION:The San Diego Museum of Art\, 1450 El Prado\, San Diego\, CA\, 92102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Access for All
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SUMMARY:Books & Art: Storytime in the Library
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays\, February 13\, March 13\, April 10\, May 8\, and June 12\n10:30 and 11:00 a.m.\nThe San Diego Museum of Art Library \n  \nGather to listen to exciting storytelling in The San Diego Museum of Art Library.\nFamilies are invited to come and enjoy lively storytelling and readings of some of our favorite art-inspired children’s books. Readings are at 10:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. inside The San Diego Museum of Art Library with entry near the Panama 66 restaurant. Museum admission not included. \n 
URL:https://www.sdmart.org/event/books-art-storytime-in-the-library-2025/2025-03-13/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Access for All,Families
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SUMMARY:Community Art Workshop: Foam Printmaking
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, March 13\n11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.\nThe San Diego Museum of Art \nMay S. Marcy Sculpture Garden \n  \nJoin Museum educators for an art-making event in the Museum sculpture garden.\nDiscover the art of printmaking inspired by modern Mexican printmakers. Carve your own design into foam and create bold prints while exploring the powerful imagery and themes of Mexican modernist prints in the Museum’s collection.  \nNo reservation required. All materials will be provided.   \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.
URL:https://www.sdmart.org/event/community-art-workshop-foam-printmaking/
LOCATION:The San Diego Museum of Art\, 1450 El Prado\, San Diego\, CA\, 92102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Access for All,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Books & Art: Zine Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Saturdays\, March 15\, April 19\, and May 17\n11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.\nMuseum of Photographic Art at The San Diego Museum of Art (MOPA@SDMA)\nAtrium \nCelebrate yourself and the important women in your life by creating a zine inspired by Women in Focus.\nJoin us for an educator-led focused viewing activity in the Women in Focus exhibition. In this workshop you’ll be given the opportunity to consider the various themes depicted in the exhibition and tie it all together through the creation of a zine\, a small booklet filled with text and images. Celebrate yourself and the important women in your life through a morning of mindful art-making in the MOPA@SDMA Atrium.    \n  \nSave your spot by clicking on this link. \nRegistration is limited to 15 people. MOPA@SDMA is a pay-what-you-wish museum open Thursdays through Sundays 11:00 a.m.– 5:00 p.m. Admission to The San Diego Museum of Art is not included.
URL:https://www.sdmart.org/event/books-art-zine-workshop/2025-03-15/
LOCATION:Museum of Photographic Arts at The San Diego Museum of Art\, 1649 El Prado\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Families,Teens,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Community Art Workshop: Impressionism
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, March 15\n11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.\nThe San Diego Museum of Art\nMay S Marcy Sculpture Garden\n \n  \nCome join in the garden and engage in plein air Impressionism.\nGuided by Museum educators\, gather inspiration from nature and observe the natural light on plants while working on small canvases with acrylic paint pens. This event is free to the community. Please join us! \nNo reservation required. All materials will be provided. \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.
URL:https://www.sdmart.org/event/community-art-workshop-impressionism-march/
LOCATION:May S. Marcy Sculpture Garden\, 1450 El Prado\, San Diego\, 92101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Families,Workshop
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SUMMARY:SDMA+ Ballet Collective San Diego
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, March 15\n1:00 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.\nMuseum of Photographic Art at The San Diego Museum of Art (MOPA@SDMA)\nAtrium \n  \nThe Museum in partnership with Ballet Collective San Diego presents Dances in Light and Space\, a set of dances inspired by Foster + Partners: Architecture of Light and Space. See Ballet Collective members perform dances inspired by the exhibition and choreographed to highlight the Museum’s architecture\, as well as the themes seen in Foster’s work\, through space\, time\, sound\, and movement. \nBallet Collective San Diego is a platform for local professional dancers in San Diego to train at no cost\, create work\, and challenge each other in the pursuit of excellence. Through project-based performances we share the joy of dance with the greater San Diego and national community. \nThe 30-minute performances will begin at \n\n1:00 p.m.\n2:30 p.m.\n\n  \nFree with Museum admission. MOPA@SDMA is a pay-what-you-wish museum open Thursdays through Sundays 11:00 a.m.– 5:00 p.m. Admission to The San Diego Museum of Art is not included. \nPerformance date and times are subject to change. \n\n SDMA+ programs are offered by The San Diego Museum of Art in collaboration with other local arts institutions to create unique experiences and a deeper exploration of the art on view.
URL:https://www.sdmart.org/event/sdma-ballet-collective-san-diego/
LOCATION:Museum of Photographic Arts at The San Diego Museum of Art\, 1649 El Prado\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,SDMA+
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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-2025/2025-03-18/
LOCATION:The San Diego Museum of Art\, 1450 El Prado\, San Diego\, CA\, 92102\, United States
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SUMMARY:Books & Art: Creative Journaling Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Tuesdays\, February 18 and March 18\n10:30–11:45 a.m.\nThe San Diego Museum of Art Library \n  \nJoin us for a morning of journal customization\, writing\, and drawing.\nExplore the Museum’s collection through an educator-led writing and sketching activity in the Museum. In this workshop you’ll be given the materials and time to consider various themes depicted in the Museum’s exhibitions and write or sketch your thoughts in a journal. Follow this by customizing your new journal in the Museum Library.  \nComplete the workshop by including your writing as the first addition to your new personal journal. \n  \nSave your spot by clicking on this link. \nRegistration is limited to 15 people. Workshop held during Resident Free Tuesday\, which grants free admission to San Diego County Residents (with ID) on the third Tuesday of every month. Museum admission for nonresidents not included.
URL:https://www.sdmart.org/event/books-art-creative-journaling-workshop-2025/2025-03-18/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:Community Open Studio
DESCRIPTION:Tuesdays\, January 21\, February 18\, March 18\, May 20\, and June 17\n1:00–3:00 p.m.\nMuseum Art Studio \n  \nJoin us for an in-studio art making experience.\nCome explore art making in the SDMA Museum Art Studio! Three separate sessions are offered with a different medium focus each session. Join one or all three to explore mediums such as drawing\, painting\, or mixed media each time. Work from a still-life or from your imagination. \nMaterials will be provided or you can bring your own. No oil paints or solvents please! \n  \nMeet at The San Diego Museum of Art front steps at 12:50 p.m. \nPlease RSVP here to save your spot. Registration is limited to 20 people per session. \n  \nArtists under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the Community Open Studio.
URL:https://www.sdmart.org/event/community-open-studio-2025/2025-03-18/
LOCATION:The San Diego Museum of Art\, 1450 El Prado\, San Diego\, CA\, 92102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Human Library
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, March 18\n3:00–5:00 p.m.\nThe San Diego Museum of Art\nGalleries 1–3 \nEmbark on a unique journey where art and human experiences intertwine at The San Diego Museum of Art. Experience an innovative event with the Human Library Organization that challenges stereotypes and fosters understanding through personal connections.\nStep into a world where people become open books\, ready to share their extraordinary stories with you. Unlike a traditional library\, here you’ll “borrow” real individuals for enlightening conversations amidst the inspiring backdrop of our Art of the Americas installation on view in Galleries 1–3 of the Museum. \n\n“Human Books” are diverse volunteers representing groups that often face prejudice or discrimination. They offer their personal narratives on crucial topics such as migration\, segregation\, oppression\, social justice\, climate\, and conservation.\nAs a “reader” you’ll have the opportunity to dialogue with these Human Books for 20–30 minutes in a meaningful exchange to challenge preconceptions and broaden perspectives.\n\n  \nJoin us for this transformative experience where the stories on our walls come to life through the voices of our community. Expand your horizons\, cultivate empathy\, and discover the living narratives that shape our world. \n  \nPlease reserve your spot by clicking on this link. Advance registration required. Event is free with Museum admission\, but space is limited. \nPlease note: Event takes place during Resident Free Tuesday\, which grants free admission to San Diego County Residents (with ID). Museum admission for nonresidents not included. \n  \nSave my spot!\n  \nFeatured Image: Human Library event held at Compton Verney\, Warwickshire\, England.
URL:https://www.sdmart.org/event/human-library/
LOCATION:The San Diego Museum of Art\, 1450 El Prado\, San Diego\, CA\, 92102\, United States
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SUMMARY:Coexistence
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, March 21\n10:00 a.m.\nSpeakers: Becky Guttin\, Artist\nMOPA@SDMA Joan and Irwin Jacobs Theater \n  \nDon’t miss hearing artist Becky Guttin as she presents a captivating exploration of cultural fusion and artistic innovation. Drawing from her unique perspective as a binational artist\, Guttin masterfully weaves together the threads of two worlds. Her artistic practice\, which includes the meticulous weaving of traditional sacks and integration of organic materials with technological components\, serves as a metaphor for the rich tapestry of borderland life. \n“I want to focus on everything positive about binationality\,” Guttin explains. “Living on the border\, one crosses back and forth\, witnessing profound experiences that go beyond language – manifesting in food\, landscape\, and ultimately\, in my work.” In her work Guttin demonstrates how seemingly contrasting elements – the organic and the mechanical\, the traditional and the modern\, the domestic and the industrial – can coexist in peaceful harmony. Her work stands as a testament to the power of embracing cultural differences and finding beauty in unexpected connections. \nExplore the intersection of art\, culture\, and identity through the eyes of an artist who has dedicated her life to bridging worlds through creativity and understanding. \n  \nPlease note\, this lecture is in-person only and held at the state-of-the-art MOPA@SDMA Joan and Irwin Jacobs Theater in Balboa Park. \n$10 members and students | $15 seniors and military | $20 nonmembers \nSave my spot!\n  \n  \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\nthe museum’s collections. \nSponsored by The San Diego Museum of Art Docent Council.
URL:https://www.sdmart.org/event/coexistence/
LOCATION:Museum of Photographic Arts at The San Diego Museum of Art\, 1649 El Prado\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artist Talk,Docent Council,Guest Lecture Series,Lecture
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SUMMARY:Transcendent Clay: The Kondō Family’s Path of Porcelain Innovations
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, March 27\n1:00–3:00 p.m. PT\nSpeaker: Andreas Marks\, PhD\, Mary Griggs Burke Curator of Japanese and Korean Art and Director of the Clark Center for Japanese Art\, Minneapolis Institute of Art\nVirtual Event \n  \nThe legacy of porcelain making in Kyoto’s Kondō family was started by Kondō Yūzō (1902–1985) in the 1930s. His sons Yutaka (1932–1983) and Hiroshi (1936–2012) continued what their father had achieved. Ultimately it was the grandson Takahiro (born 1958) who emerged as the family’s greatest innovator by developing the secret technique of applying a “silver mist” (gintekisai) of metallic droplets to his modern forms and using glass in his works. This talk will discuss these four artists in connection with Transcendent Clay\, an exhibition largely of works from the collection of Carol and Jeffrey Horvitz\, that is on view at the Minneapolis Institute of Art\, March 1–September 7\, 2025. \nSpeaker Bio: Andreas Marks oversees the renowned collection of Japanese and Korean art at the Minneapolis Institute of Art (Mia). He came to Mia from the Clark Center for Japanese Art and Culture\, in California\, where he was the director and chief curator for five years starting in 2008. Andreas has a PhD from Leiden University in the Netherlands and a master’s degree in East Asian Art History from the University of Bonn\, Germany. With more than 20 years of experience in the field of Japanese art\, Marks has curated more than 60 exhibitions at 38 institutions in the world\, including the Birmingham Museum of Art; Detroit Institute of Arts; the Honolulu Museum of Art; San Antonio Museum of Art; and the Suntory Museum of Art\, Tokyo\, Japan\, some of which have been reviewed in the Wall Street Journal and The New York Times. Marks has lectured at 43 institutions in the US\, Europe\, and Asia\, and is an award-winning author of 24 books and countless essays about various aspects of Japanese art. In 2024\, he was awarded the commendation of the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs for his contributions to the promotion of Japanese culture. \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.\n \nSave my spot!\n  \nSponsored by the Asian Arts Council. \n  \nFeatured at top right: Kondō Takahiro\, Reduction I\, 2013. Molded and cast porcelain with cobalt blue and green under clear glaze and “Silver Mist.” Minneapolis Institute of Art\, The P.D. McMillan Memorial Fund (2014.64).
URL:https://www.sdmart.org/event/transcendent-clay-the-kondo-familys-path-of-porcelain-innovations/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Lecture,Support Council
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250410T170000
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SUMMARY:Access for All Day
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\n10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. \n  \nThe San Diego Museum of Art is now offering free general admission and arts programming to all visitors on the second Thursday of every month. Check the Museum event calendar for Access for All programming details. \nCertain restrictions apply as Access for All Days are busy. We ask that you not bring food\, beverages\, backpacks\, or other oversized items. \nSee our top tips for visiting the Museum. \n  \nGenerous support provided by Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All program.
URL:https://www.sdmart.org/event/access-for-all-day/2025-04-10/
LOCATION:The San Diego Museum of Art\, 1450 El Prado\, San Diego\, CA\, 92102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Access for All
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SUMMARY:Books & Art: Storytime in the Library
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays\, February 13\, March 13\, April 10\, May 8\, and June 12\n10:30 and 11:00 a.m.\nThe San Diego Museum of Art Library \n  \nGather to listen to exciting storytelling in The San Diego Museum of Art Library.\nFamilies are invited to come and enjoy lively storytelling and readings of some of our favorite art-inspired children’s books. Readings are at 10:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. inside The San Diego Museum of Art Library with entry near the Panama 66 restaurant. Museum admission not included. \n 
URL:https://www.sdmart.org/event/books-art-storytime-in-the-library-2025/2025-04-10/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Access for All,Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250410T110000
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SUMMARY:Community Art Workshop: light+shape+color composition 
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays\, April 10 and May 8\n11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.\nThe San Diego Museum of Art \nGallery 5 \n\nExploring light\, shape\, and color in the american minimal exhibition.\nJoin Museum educators for a special art-making workshop within the galleries of the american minimal exhibition and inspired by the works on view. Create a composition using translucent geometric and organic shapes in various colors. Experiment with layering shapes and colors on a lightboard to reflect your mood\, and laminate to finish. \n  \nNo reservation required. All materials will be provided. Free with Museum admission. \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.
URL:https://www.sdmart.org/event/community-art-workshop-lightshapecolor-composition/2025-04-10/
LOCATION:The San Diego Museum of Art\, 1450 El Prado\, San Diego\, CA\, 92102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Access for All,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-2025/2025-04-15/
LOCATION:The San Diego Museum of Art\, 1450 El Prado\, San Diego\, CA\, 92102\, United States
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SUMMARY:Books & Art: Poem Print Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Tuesdays\,  April 15 and May 20\n10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.\nThe San Diego Museum of Art (SDMA)\nLibrary \nExplore language\, letters\, and color through a poem print . \nJoin Museum educators as they guide you through a printing activity inspired by selections of Carl Andre’s Yucatan series\, currently on view in the american minimal exhibition. Create a larger print that resembles Andre’s typewritten prints using stamps and colorful ink. Consider bringing a poem or song lyrics to work from. \n  \nSave your spot by clicking on this link. \nRegistration is limited to 15 people. Workshop held during Resident Free Tuesday\, which grants free admission to San Diego County Residents (with ID) on the third Tuesday of every month. Museum admission for nonresidents not included.
URL:https://www.sdmart.org/event/books-art-poem-print-workshop/2025-04-15/
LOCATION:The San Diego Museum of Art\, 1450 El Prado\, San Diego\, CA\, 92102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:Books & Art: Poem Print Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Tuesdays\,  April 15 and May 20\n10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.\nThe San Diego Museum of Art (SDMA)\nLibrary \nExplore language\, letters\, and color through a poem print . \nJoin Museum educators as they guide you through a printing activity inspired by selections of Carl Andre’s Yucatan series\, currently on view in the american minimal exhibition. Create a larger print that resembles Andre’s typewritten prints using stamps and colorful ink. Consider bringing a poem or song lyrics to work from. \n  \nSave your spot by clicking on this link. \nRegistration is limited to 15 people. Workshop held during Resident Free Tuesday\, which grants free admission to San Diego County Residents (with ID) on the third Tuesday of every month. Museum admission for nonresidents not included.
URL:https://www.sdmart.org/event/books-art-poem-print-workshop-2025-04-15-2/
LOCATION:The San Diego Museum of Art\, 1450 El Prado\, San Diego\, CA\, 92102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:Artists and Galleries in the San Diego/Tijuana Region - POSTPONED
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, April 18\n10:00 a.m.\nSpeakers: Lizzie Zelter\, Director and Curator\, TWO ROOMS Gallery\, and Joe Yorty\, Artist\nMOPA@SDMA Joan and Irwin Jacobs Theater \n  \nEvent rescheduled for June 12\, 2025.\nSee new event info here.\nJoin us for a morning of artistic dialogue with acclaimed artist Lizzie Zelter in conversation with interdisciplinary artist and gallerist Joe Yorty. This engaging panel discussion delves into the art of place-making and the evolving landscape of contemporary art spaces. \nAfter exhibitions from Tel Aviv to Tijuana\, Zelter brings her unique perspective on creating immersive installations and paintings that challenge our understanding of space and belonging. As the visionary director of Two Rooms gallery\, she’ll share insights into curating transformative artistic experiences and fostering community through art. \nJoe Yorty is founding Creative Director of BEST PRACTICE and a multifaceted artist whose work critiques American consumer culture through sculpture\, collage\, video\, and photography. His innovative use of thrift store finds and discarded materials offers a compelling commentary on our relationship with material possessions in the 21st century. \nDon’t miss this rare opportunity to hear from two dynamic forces in the art world. With their combined expertise – Zelter’s Columbia University MFA and background in Cultural Studies\, and Yorty’s UCSD training and experience running both a non-profit gallery and a neighborhood coffee shop – this conversation promises to explore the intersection of art\, community\, and cultural identity from fascinating angles. \nSpace is limited. Experience the convergence of artistic vision and curatorial expertise in this thought-provoking morning session. \n  \nPlease note\, this lecture is in-person only and held at the state-of-the-art MOPA@SDMA Joan and Irwin Jacobs Theater in Balboa Park. \n$10 members and students | $15 seniors and military | $20 nonmembers \n\n  \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\nthe museum’s collections. \nSponsored by The San Diego Museum of Art Docent Council.
URL:https://www.sdmart.org/event/artists-and-galleries-in-the-san-diego-tijuana-region-postponed/
LOCATION:Museum of Photographic Arts at The San Diego Museum of Art\, 1649 El Prado\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artist Talk,Docent Council,Guest Lecture Series,Lecture
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SUMMARY:Books & Art: Zine Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Saturdays\, March 15\, April 19\, and May 17\n11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.\nMuseum of Photographic Art at The San Diego Museum of Art (MOPA@SDMA)\nAtrium \nCelebrate yourself and the important women in your life by creating a zine inspired by Women in Focus.\nJoin us for an educator-led focused viewing activity in the Women in Focus exhibition. In this workshop you’ll be given the opportunity to consider the various themes depicted in the exhibition and tie it all together through the creation of a zine\, a small booklet filled with text and images. Celebrate yourself and the important women in your life through a morning of mindful art-making in the MOPA@SDMA Atrium.    \n  \nSave your spot by clicking on this link. \nRegistration is limited to 15 people. MOPA@SDMA is a pay-what-you-wish museum open Thursdays through Sundays 11:00 a.m.– 5:00 p.m. Admission to The San Diego Museum of Art is not included.
URL:https://www.sdmart.org/event/books-art-zine-workshop/2025-04-19/
LOCATION:Museum of Photographic Arts at The San Diego Museum of Art\, 1649 El Prado\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Families,Teens,Workshop
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SUMMARY:The Museum Is Closed
DESCRIPTION:The Museum is closed on Thursday\, April 24 for Art Alive installation. \n  \nLearn more about Art Alive and get tickets now.
URL:https://www.sdmart.org/event/the-museum-is-closed-aa25install/
LOCATION:CA
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SUMMARY:Encountering Iban Textiles
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, April 24\n1:00–3:00 p.m. PT\nSpeaker: Thomas Murray\, HALI magazine Contributing Editor and Kristal Hale\, Conservator of Textiles at the Conservation Center of Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA)\nVirtual Event \n  \nTextiles produced by the Iban people from the island of Borneo are known to convey messages across time and space by means of an archetypal iconography that includes human figures\, trees\, reptiles\, birds\, and geometric patterns. These encoded images follow ancestral traditions and customary laws known as adat; cloth becomes sacred through a combination of fine spinning\, dyeing\, and weaving that creates a sense of aesthetic wonder. \nThe famed anthropologist Alfred Gell referred to this state of mind as the “technology of enchantment”: the better the weaver’s technique\, the greater the cloth’s aesthetic beauty\, the more “agency” of spiritual power within an indigenous cultural context. \n  \nThomas Murray will offer insights into the ritual cloths of the Iban Dayak of Borneo\, share their cultural context within the longhouse way of life\, and present the two theoretical perspectives debated in academia using classical examples from his collection to illustrate his points. \nKristal Hale will bring the conversation into the present\, discussing her experience participating in the Iban Dayak ngar (mordant) ceremony at Rumah Garie Longhouse far upriver on a tributary of the Batang Baleh\, Sarawak\, Malaysian Borneo. The mordanting ceremony chemically and spiritually prepares white\, undyed cotton to bind with the natural plant dyes used in ikat. It is the ikat that gives the famous pua kumbu weavings their ritual power and cultural significance\, but it is only through the use of mordants that the highly valued deep red color from morinda citrifolia can be achieved. \n  \nSpeaker Bios: \nThomas Murray is an independent researcher\, collector\, lecturer\, and private dealer of Asian and tribal art with an emphasis on Indonesian sculpture and textiles\, as well as animistic art from other varied cultures. He also features Indian Trade Cloths from the 14th–18th centuries. \nA HALI Magazine Contributing Editor for the last 30 years\, he serves as their “in-house” expert on all tribal sculpture and textiles\, with over 50 publications. His most recent books\, Textiles of Japan\, Rarities From the Himalayas to Hawaii\, and Textiles of Indonesia\, were met with critical acclaim. Thomas Murray is past president of ATADA\, The Antique Tribal Art Dealers Association\, and served a three-year term as a member of President Obama’s Cultural Property Advisory Committee at the State Department. In a letter from a White House\, President Obama said\, “This dedicated individual brings a wealth of experience and talent to his new role and I am proud to have him serve in the months and years to come.” Thomas Murray continues to consult with museums and private clients all over the world. \nKristal Hale is Conservator of Textiles at the Conservation Center of Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA). She holds an MA in art conservation with a textile specialization from the Bern University of Applied Sciences in collaboration with the Abegg-Stiftung\, Switzerland. Kristal was an Andrew W. Mellon Conservation Fellow at The Michael C. Rockefeller Wing of The Metropolitan Museum of Art\, New York. As someone who is engaged in the intersection of heritage preservation and contemporary museum practices\, Kristal participates in Museums of the 21st Century program with Tracing Patterns Foundation to support conservation education in Indonesia and greater Southeast Asia. \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.\n \nSave my spot!\n  \nSponsored by the Asian Arts Council. \n  \nFeatured at top right: Detail of a ceremonial cloth\, pua’ kumbu’\, patterned with anthropomorphic figures\, Iban people\, Borneo.
URL:https://www.sdmart.org/event/encountering-iban-textiles/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Lecture,Support Council
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SUMMARY:Members’ Preview: Art Alive 2025
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, April 25\n8:00 a.m.–noon \n  \nMember Benefit\n\nEnjoy early access to Art Alive\n\nVote for your favorite works from the Art Alive Floral Exhibition\nMembers get early access! Art Alive returns with a kaleidoscope of color this April 25–April 27. Talented floral designers will fill the galleries with fragrant arrangements inspired by the Museum collection\, offering a brilliantly colored backdrop for a weekend of beloved traditions and art-inspired activities. Enjoy early access to see nearly 100 spectacular floral arrangements interpreting works of art throughout the Museum; appreciate a festive large-scale floral installation by 2025 Rotunda Designer Natasha Lisitsa and Daniel Schultz; and enjoy special art installations only on view during Art Alive. \nDuring the Members’ Preview\, members get to vote for their favorite interpretations in the Art Alive Floral Exhibition to select the three Members’ Choice winners. \nMember Tickets Are Now Available!\n \nReserve Art Alive Members’ Preview Timed Tickets \n  \n\nMembers receive complimentary access to Art Alive. Individual members can reserve one timed ticket for Art Alive; all other members may reserve two timed tickets. Members can attend the Art Alive floral exhibition each event day\, but must reserve a timed ticket for each day. \nTimed tickets are required; pre-registration is strongly encouraged. There will be a limited number of tickets available at the door on a first come\, first serve basis. Please note\, children 14 and under must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian (age 18 years or older) at all times. \nBecause Art Alive is our signature fundraiser and a special ticketed event\, member guest passes\, Balboa Park Explorer Passes\, Go Cards\, reciprocal benefits\, and other discounted general admission tickets are not accepted during Art Alive weekend. Learn more about the event in our Art Alive FAQs. \nMembers\, please create an account or log in to the Member Portal to reserve your tickets. Instructions for creating an account and troubleshooting tips can be found here. All members will need to create a new account if they have not done so since May 2023. \n\nNot yet a member? Join today.
URL:https://www.sdmart.org/event/members-preview-art-alive-2025/
LOCATION:The San Diego Museum of Art\, 1450 El Prado\, San Diego\, CA\, 92102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Alive,Member Event
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SUMMARY:Art Alive Floral Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:April 25–April 27\, 2025 \nFriday\, April 25\nnoon–4:00 p.m. \n  \n\n  \nArt Alive brings a kaleidoscope of colorful floral arrangements interpreting works of art from the Museum collection and a weekend of fun-filled events\, large-scale art\, and flower installations. The 2025 event celebrates art and architecture inspired by the groundbreaking architectural designs of Lord Norman Foster and his internationally renowned studio Foster + Partners. \nSee the Museum rotunda transform with a beautiful floral installation by 2025 Rotunda Designers Natasha Lisitsa and Daniel Schultz\, experience special art installations only on view during Art Alive\, and enjoy hands-on art-making and interactive activities designed for families and artists of all ages to do together in the Garden of Activities Saturday\, April 26 and Sunday\, April 27. \nArt Alive is The San Diego Museum of Art’s signature annual fundraiser\, providing essential support for the Museum’s exhibitions\, education\, outreach\, and public programs. Talented floral designers fill the galleries with fragrant arrangements inspired by the Museum collection\, offering a brilliantly colored backdrop for a weekend of beloved traditions and art-inspired activities. \n  \nPlease note that reserving your timed ticket is required. Limited number of first-come\, first-served same-day Art Alive tickets available at the Art Alive entry tent. \n  \nTickets Are Now On Sale! \nGet Art Alive Tickets \nFree for members | $40 nonmembers | $5 youth (ages 7–17) | Free youth (ages 0–6) \nBecause Art Alive is our signature fundraiser and a special ticketed event\, member guest passes\, Balboa Park Explorer Passes\, Go Cards\, reciprocal benefits\, and other discounted general admission tickets are not accepted during Art Alive weekend. Learn more about the event in our Art Alive FAQs.\n \nChildren 14 and under must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian (age 18 years or older) at all times. \n  \nMembers may also reserve tickets to the Art Alive Members’ Preview on Friday\, April 25 from 8:00 a.m.–noon. \nMembers receive complimentary access to Art Alive. Individual members can reserve one timed ticket for Art Alive; all other members may reserve two timed tickets. Members can attend the Art Alive floral exhibition each event day but must reserve a timed ticket for each day. \nMembers please create an account or log in to the Member Portal to reserve your tickets. Instructions for creating an account and troubleshooting tips can be found here. All members will need to create a new account if they have not done so since May 2023.
URL:https://www.sdmart.org/event/art-alive-floral-exhibition-2025-friday/
LOCATION:The San Diego Museum of Art\, 1450 El Prado\, San Diego\, CA\, 92102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Alive
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SUMMARY:Bloom Bash
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, April 25\, 2025\n7:00 p.m.–midnight \n  \nEvent sold out\, though select VIP packages remain. No tickets will be available at the door.\n\nPresented by our Anniversary Title Sponsor \n\n\nThe Museum blooms\, the garden glows\, and the plaza pops!\nMarvelous amusement awaits at the 10th edition of Bloom Bash\, the vibrant\, late-night celebration that kicks off Art Alive weekend.\nThe 2025 edition of Bloom Bash marks ten years of philanthropy and fun. This radiant celebration that kicks off the Art Alive weekend attracts trendsetters and late-night revelers with incredible food and cocktails\, unique art experiences and performers. Plus\, Bloom Bash attendees can dance the night away while enjoying a first look at the nearly 80 Art Alive floral arrangements throughout the Museum. \n  \nBloom Bash features\n\n\n\nDivine savory and sweet delicacies from more than 35 of San Diego’s top fine dining eateries\nA special Bloom Bash 10th edition metamorphosis signature cocktail experience \nAn extravagant selection of custom mixed libations by Harrah’s Resort SoCal\, Hendrick’s Gin\, Milagro Tequila\, Panama 66\, and a local brands bar by There San Diego\nCraft beer by Rincon Reservation Road Brewery\nRemarkable wines by J. Lohr\, the family-owned\, award-winning vineyards know for sustainable practices\nStunning contemporary art installations by Christopher Schardt and German Corrales\nAfter-hours access to the Art Alive floral exhibition\nLive music\, unique performances\, and dancing all night\nPlus the return some attendee-picked favorites from the past 10 years:\n\n\n\n   The Ferris wheel on the plaza sponsored by Harrah’s Resort SoCal\n   Music by DJ Gabe Vega\n   The sax stylings of Erisa Nicole\n   Entertainment by Flashpoint Skate Team\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nAnd more to be announced… \n  \n \n\n  \nEvent sold out\, though select VIP packages remain.\nNo tickets will be available at the door.\nBe a Bloom Bash VIP \n  \nBloom Bash is a 21+ event. ID required. \nPlease bring your ID and printed or electronic ticket to the event. Proceeds from Bloom Bash and Art Alive\, The San Diego Museum of Art’s signature fundraiser and annual floral exhibition\, benefit education\, outreach\, and art initiatives year-round. No refunds available. Bloom Bash tickets are tax deductible (less $75 per ticket). If you are unable to attend\, please return your tickets in advance of Bloom Bash so that your donation is fully deductible. Tickets are non-refundable. In the event of Bloom Bash cancellation due to inclement weather\, all tickets are considered fully deductible charitable donations. \n  \n\nBloom Bash Featured Artists\nChristopher Schardt\n\n  \nChristopher Schardt is an LED artist from Oakland\, California\, best known for his large\, immersive works such as Mariposa\, Paraluna\, Mind Wash and Firmament.  He also creates smaller sculptures for indoor spaces.  Many of his pieces rotate\, making use of persistence-of-vision to create shimmering\, high-resolution displays. \nHis works have appeared at many venues including Burning Man\, Electric Daisy Carnival\, Hudson Yards\, The Smithsonian Institution\, the Cincinnati Art Museum\, the Oakland Museum of California\, Blink Cincinnati\, the Charlotte International Art Festival\, and the 2020 World’s Fair in Dubai. \n  \nGerman Corrales\n\n  \nGerman is an internationally recognized artist and a creative force for change. Born and raised in Tijuana and San Diego’s Barrio Logan\, Chicano Park\, he is a first-generation descendant of Purepecha heritage from Michoacán\, Mexico. As a renowned Chicano Park muralist\, German has dedicated over 20 years to teaching and giving back to his community. \nCurrently serving as an Artist in Residence in Logan Heights\, San Diego\, German continues to collaborate with various organizations\, including The Chicano Park Museum\, San Diego Unified School District\, UCSD Park and Market Murals\, City Heights Music School\, Perkins Elementary School\, The Chrysalis Monarch Center for the Arts\, and All For Logan Non-Profit. Additionally\, as of October 2024\, he has been commissioned by the City of San Diego to showcase his artwork on over 45 IKE Smart Cities kiosks throughout the city\, with the project launching in November 2024 and running for six months. Internationally\, German partners with Proyecto Coyote in Michoacán\, the Gobierno de Michoacán\, and the community of Cherán\, where he continues to teach and paint murals in his ancestral homeland. \n  \nRamon Franco Arambula\n\n  \nRamon Franco Arambula was born in Jalisco\, Mexico\, closely observing and working with the artistic work of his very talented uncle. At the age of eight\, he moved to Texas as a first-generation immigrant. He graduated from San Jose State University in California with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree and started a custom\, handmade sculpture studio in the Bay Area. Ramon designs\, develops\, produces\, constructs\, and displays all his works himself all over the Bay Area and abroad. Ramon’s work has been described as “ethereal realism” and whimsically realistic. The work blends impossible imagery with elements of sculpture to create unique\, dreamlike environments. Elements of nature\, technology and spiritualism are major components of his work. He notes\, “Everything that I make means something\, my work feels safe\, and it makes me feel more in control. Whether it’s a 15-foot tall orchid or a 6-foot cake sculpture\, all my work is made from my necessity to understand and respond to my unique perspective of the world.” \n  \n\nBloom Bash Chairs\nRobin Wilson Carrier\nJaimi Lomas\nMitch Mitchell\nMicki Olin\nRhianna White\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n\nSweet & Savory Station Partners\n\n  \nA+M Catering\nAlma San Diego – A Tribute Portfolio Hotel by Marriott\nARLO San Diego\nARTIFACT at Mingei\nBeach Break Market\nBivouac Ciderworks\nBlanco Cocina + Cantina\nCake and Sip San Diego\nCannonball at Belmont Park\nCHiPZ HAPPEN\nCoast Catering\nCravory Cookies\nDang Brother Pizza\nDel’s Hideout\nFeast on This Culinary & Event Production\nFuego Marino\nGaribaldi\nGelatoLove\nJuan Jasper\nKairoa Brewing Co.\nLittle Fox Cups and Cones\nMister A’s\nNobu San Diego\nPanama 66\nThe Prado at Balboa Park\nPretzels & Pints\nProvisional Kitchen\nRanch 45\nSally’s Fish House and Bar\nSweet Petite Confections\nSTK\nTom Ham’s Lighthouse\nTop of the Market\nWavy Burgers\nThe Wild Thyme Company\nVessel Restaurant \n  \nBloom Bash Sponsors\n          \n\n                                   \n\n                                    \n\nMedia Sponsors
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LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Art Alive
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