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SUMMARY:Bus Tour: A Day at the Getty Center (SOLD OUT)
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, January 5\n7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m. \n  \nSOLD OUT\nTravel with us to the Getty Center for two private tours. One tour will focus on the exhibition Ultra-Violet: New Light on Van Gogh’s Irises and other Impressionist works on view. The other tour will be on the architecture of the Getty Center. These will be followed by lunch\, with multiple options available on-site\, from a coffee cart to a full-service restaurant. Advance reservations recommended for the restaurant. After lunch\, enjoy the Getty Center at your leisure. The group will gather in the large café at 4:00 p.m. to share our thoughts before returning to San Diego\, with wine\, beer\, and non-alcoholic drinks available for purchase. \nTour ticket includes travel to the Getty Center\, guided docent tours\, and snacks\, coffee\, water\, and non-alcoholic drinks available on the bus ride. Full schedule below. \n  \n  \n\nSchedule\n7:30 a.m. | Arrive in Balboa Park \n7:45 a.m. | Bus departs from Balboa Park (from the north end of the Pan American Plaza parking lot) \n8:15 a.m. | Bus picks up guests at the La Costa Park N Ride (710 La Costa Avenue\, Encinitas\, CA 92024) \n8:30 p.m. | Bus departs from La Costa Park N Ride \n10:30 a.m. | Arrive at the Getty Center; Guided tours of Getty exhibition and architecture\n \n1:00 p.m. | Lunch and free time to explore the Getty Center\n \n4:00 p.m. | Gather in Getty Center cafe \n5:00 p.m. | Depart the Getty Center \n7:00 p.m. | Estimated arrival at La Costa Park & Ride \n7:30 p.m. | Estimated arrival at Balboa Park \n  \n\nPick-Up Locations\nBalboa Park\n \nBus will leave from the north end of the Pan American Plaza parking lot in Balboa Park promptly at 7:45 a.m. \nNorth County \nBus will pick up at the La Costa Park N Ride (710 La Costa Avenue\, Encinitas\, CA 92024) promptly at 8:30 a.m. \n  \n\n  \n$100 SDMA members and docents | $120 nonmembers \nSeats are limited. Tickets are nonrefundable. \n  \nSponsored by The San Diego Museum of Art Docent Council. \n  \nPhoto courtesy of Getty Center.
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LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Bus Tours,Docent 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/2025-01-09/
LOCATION:The San Diego Museum of Art\, 1450 El Prado\, San Diego\, CA\, 92102\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Role of Museums in our Changing Society
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, January 17\n10:00 a.m.\nSpeakers: Vincent Poussou\, GrandPalais\nMOPA@SDMA Joan and Irwin Jacobs Theater \n  \nJoin us for an insightful lecture by Vincent Poussou\, former Director of Audiences at three major Parisian cultural institutions: Centre Pompidou\, Parc de la Villette\, and the Grand Palais. Drawing from decades of experience\, Poussou will explore how cultural institutions can meaningfully engage diverse audiences while addressing pressing social issues. Poussou will share concrete examples of successful initiatives\, including specialized spaces for different age groups\, digital innovations\, and mobile museum projects that have expanded access beyond Paris. The lecture will conclude with insights into the future of cultural institutions in our rapidly evolving global landscape. \nEssential for cultural professionals\, educators\, and anyone interested in the intersection of arts\, society\, and audience engagement. \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!\nNote\, Guest Lecture Series pricing available. Please call 619.696.1935 to inquire. \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. \n  \nFeatured: Art installation by Colombian artist Diana Velásquez at Grand Palais\, Paris
URL:https://www.sdmart.org/event/the-role-of-museums-in-our-changing-society/
LOCATION:Museum of Photographic Arts at The San Diego Museum of Art\, 1649 El Prado\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Docent Council,Guest Lecture Series,Lecture
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SUMMARY:Books & Art: Journaling Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, January 18\n10:30 and 11:00 a.m.\nThe San Diego Museum of Art Library \n  \nJoin us this January for a special intention-setting journaling and poetry workshop.\nParticipate in a poetry writing activity that will guide you through an exercise of self reflection and discovery. Take a moment to consider where you come from\, who you are\, and begin the new year by looking forward and setting some personal intentions. \nComplete the workshop by including your writing as the first addition to your new personal journal. \n  \nPlease reserve your spot by clicking on this link. Registration is limited. Museum admission not included.
URL:https://www.sdmart.org/event/books-art-journaling-workshop-sat/
LOCATION:The San Diego Museum of Art\, 1450 El Prado\, San Diego\, CA\, 92102\, United States
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SUMMARY:Community Art Workshop: Window Collage
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, January 18\n11:45 a.m.–1:45 p.m.\nThe San Diego Museum of Art Library \n  \nJoin us in making window collages that celebrate the start of the new year.\nNew year\, new you! Set in motion your new year self-transformation through artmaking! Create collages that illuminate and support your intentions for the new year. Afterwards\, discover artworks in the Museum using the lens of transformation that will be discussed\nin the workshop.  \n  \nDrop-in session\, no reservation required. All materials will be provided. Museum admission not included. \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-window-collage-sat/
LOCATION:The San Diego Museum of Art\, 1450 El Prado\, San Diego\, CA\, 92102\, United States
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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-2025/2025-01-21/
LOCATION:The San Diego Museum of Art\, 1450 El Prado\, San Diego\, CA\, 92102\, United States
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SUMMARY:Books & Art: Journaling Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, January 21\n10:30 and 11:00 a.m.\nThe San Diego Museum of Art Library \n  \nJoin us this January for a special intention-setting journaling and poetry workshop.\nParticipate in a poetry writing activity that will guide you through an exercise of self reflection and discovery. Take a moment to consider where you come from\, who you are\, and begin the new year by looking forward and setting some personal intentions. \nComplete the workshop by including your writing as the first addition to your new personal journal. \n  \nPlease reserve your spot by clicking on this link. Registration is limited. Museum admission not included with this event\, but please note that San Diego County residents can enjoy same-day Museum access as January 21 is Resident Free Tuesday.
URL:https://www.sdmart.org/event/books-art-journaling-workshop-tues/
LOCATION:The San Diego Museum of Art\, 1450 El Prado\, San Diego\, CA\, 92102\, United States
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SUMMARY:Community Art Workshop: Window Collage
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, January 21\n11:45 a.m.–1:45 p.m.\nThe San Diego Museum of Art Library \n  \nJoin us in making window collages that celebrate the start of the new year.\nNew year\, new you! Set in motion your new year self-transformation through artmaking! Create collages that illuminate and support your intentions for the new year. Afterwards\, discover artworks in the Museum using the lens of transformation that will be discussed\nin the workshop.  \n  \nDrop-in session\, no reservation required. All materials will be provided. Museum admission not included with this event\, but please note that San Diego County residents can enjoy same-day Museum access as January 21 is Resident Free Tuesday. \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-window-collage-tues/
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: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-2025/2025-01-21/
LOCATION:The San Diego Museum of Art\, 1450 El Prado\, San Diego\, CA\, 92102\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250130T130000
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SUMMARY:Kimono: Garment\, Canvas\, and Artistic Muse
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, January 30\n1:00–3:00 p.m. PT\nSpeaker: Meher McArthur\, Gabrielle Jungels-Winkler Curator of Academic Programs and Collections at Scripps College\, Claremont\nVirtual Event \n  \nHear from Japanese art historian Meher McArthur as she shares a slide lecture previewing her newest traveling exhibition Kimono: Garment\, Canvas\, and Artistic Muse\, which will begin its national tour in March 2025 in Wisconsin. The exhibition explores the iconic Japanese kimono\, its origins\, form\, and styles in Japan\, the many ways it has served as a canvas for conveying spectacular design\, symbolism and meaning over the centuries\, and its recent influence on the world’s artists. McArthur will showcase works created in paper\, ceramic\, glass\, metal\, and other materials by artists in the US and Europe to demonstrate the impact of this garment beyond Japan and beyond fashion. \nSpeaker Bio: Meher McArthur is an independent Asian art curator\, author\, and educator. She currently works at Scripps College\, Claremont as the Gabrielle Jungels-Winkler Curator of Academic Programs and Collections. Previously\, McArthur worked for nine years as Curator of East Asian Art at Pacific Asia Museum (now USC PAM)\, where she curated over fifteen exhibitions. She also worked as Creative Director of the Storrier Stearns Japanese Garden in Pasadena for almost five years. As an independent curator\, she has curated several exhibitions for Southern California galleries\, En Gallery at the Storrier Stearns Japanese Garden in Pasadena\, and for the traveling exhibition company International Arts & Artists (IA&A)\, including Folding Paper: The Infinite Possibilities of Origami (2012-2017)\, Above the Fold: New Expressions in Origami (2015-2019)\, and Nature\, Tradition and Innovation: Contemporary Japanese Ceramics from the Collection of Gordon Brodfuehrer (2016-2019). She has also curated SHIKI: The Four Seasons in Japanese Art for Scripps College’s Williamson Gallery (2021)\, the IA&A traveling exhibition Washi Transformed: New Expressions in Japanese Paper (touring from 2021)\, and YOKAI: Spirits\, Specters and the Supernatural in Japanese Woodblock Prints\, a traveling exhibition from the Scripps College collection (touring from 2022). \nMeher writes regularly about Buddhist art and artists for Buddhistdoor.net and is a contributing writer for KCET Artbound\, Artillery Magazine\, and Orientations magazine. Her major publications include Gods and Goblins: Folk Paintings from Otsu (Pacific Asia Museum\, 1999)\, Reading Buddhist Art: An Illustrated Guide to Buddhist Signs and Symbols (Thames & Hudson\, 2002)\, and The Arts of Asia: Materials\, Techniques\, Styles (Thames & Hudson\, 2005)\, Confucius: A Throneless King (Pegasus Books\, 2011)\, Folding Paper: The Infinite Possibilities of Origami (IA&A\, 2012)\, and New Expressions in Origami Art (Tuttle\, 2017). Her children’s books include Michael and the Magical Museum (Pacific Asia Museum\, 2003) and An ABC of What Art Can Be (The Getty Museum\, 2010). \n  \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 \n  \nSave my spot!\n  \nSponsored by the Asian Arts Council. \n  \nFeatured at top right: Miya Ando\, Mofuku (formal Mourning Kimono) (detail)\, 2024. Dyed anodized aluminum and steel rings. Courtesy of the artist.
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LOCATION:CA
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