The following are BONUS opportunities ... based on activities at San Diego Museum of Art. A BONUS means over and above...you will not be eligible for bonus opportunities unless all normally assigned work is complete.
Mark these dates on your calendar...call/email the museum if you wish further information:
619-232-7931
information@sdmart.org
programs@sdmart.org
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From Art History to Art MakingSaturday October 16th 1-4 PM ($10.00 after Museum Admission)
Dr. James Grebl will discuss the exhibition
Toulouse-Lautrec's Paris. Learn about both the artist and Baldwin M. Baldwin, who donated most of the works in the exhibition to the museum. After the talk, a museum educator will lead a PRINTMAKING WORKSHOP based on the ideas of Lautrec's own work.
It is recommended that tickets be purchased ahead of time at the museum or through www.ticketmaster.com
POINTS = 20
Teen Art Cafe (Just for Teens)
Wednesday December 15th 6-8 PM
Free, pre-registration is NOT required
Teens are invited to the museum to celebrate the special exhibition of Dreams and Diversions: 250 Years of Japanese Woodblock Prints. Meet and mingle with other teens. Cafe activities include several printmaking projects inspired by the art on view. Students will view exhibition related performance and/or a presentation about the development of the exhibition. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, contact Amy Briere ... teencafe@sdmart.org
POINTS = 20
Conversations with a Curator$5.00 for students
Saturday October 30th @ 3 PM
Join curator Sonya Quintanilla for an exclusive tour of three new galleries in Temple, Palace, Mosque: Southern Asian and Persian Art
Saturday January 22nd @ 3 PM
Be the first to hear the curator (Quintanilla) discuss the second rotation of paintings in the palace gallery (see Oct. 30th talk).
POINTS = 15 each
Special Event: Diwali Festival: The Indian Festival of LightSunday October 24th 4-8 PM
(Put on by both the San Diego Museum of Art and Mingei Museum)
Cost $10.00 individual, $15.00 family
Cultural performances, galleries open late for viewing Indian works, events held throughout the park to celebrate Diwali.
Points = 10
Art In ContextThursday October 14th 7 PM
Cost $7.00 for students
Sunday January 23rd at 2 PM
Free after museum admission
BOTH are about the connection between music and art. Contact the museum for complete details.
POINTS = 10 each
LecturesSunday November 7th 2PM
$7.00 students
"Velazquez in the Basement"
Dr. Marciari will address the case for reattribution of a work of art in a tale of discovery, detective work, and commentary on the art world's reluctance to admit new works into the canon.
Monday November 15th 7-9 PM
$7.00 students (Free for woodblock workshop attendees)
Woodblock carvers will demonstrate how a woodblock is designed, carved and printed.
Wednesday December 8 7 PM
$7.00 students
Artist and author Judy Chicago will be discussing her new book, Frida Kahlo: Face to Face.
POINTS: 15 each
Events for Families
Family Drop-IN DaysThird Sunday of the month
Free after Museum Admission
Registration is not required but space is limited so arrive early
October 17th Exploring Temple, Palace, Mosque
November 21st Exploring Dreams and Diversions (Rotation 1)
December 19th Exploring Art of the 20th Century
January 16th Exploring European Art
POINTS = 15 each
Target Free Family Day and FestivalSunday November 21st 2-5 PM FREE
Japanese Woodblock Printmaking Workshop for KidsSaturday November 20th 9-12
The Japanese Friendship Garden
$15.00
Registration required: 619-232-2721 or registrar@niwa.org
The artisans from the Adachi institute will hold a printmaking workshop with tools and materials geared towards participants aged 10-18
POINTS = 20
