The San Diego Museum of Art

See a sneak peek of the early concept design of our west wing renovation by Foster + Partners. ? Thanks to Pam Kragen and The San Diego Union-Tribune for sharing the news and helping us introduce Lord Norman Foster and Foster + Partners to the community in a recent two-article series. We’re so excited for what’s to come at the Museum and look forward to gathering more community feedback to further inform the design. ? The early concept design is on view in our new exhibition "Foster + Partners: Architecture of Light and Space" opening tomorrow, Friday, October 19. Find both articles and more information about the renovation online at https://lnkd.in/g2TMndPh

We got the grant! ? Amazing news! ?? We have been awarded a grant by the #PrebysFoundation to support our work in the arts and culture sector of San Diego County. Thanks to The Conrad Prebys Foundation for awarding The San Diego Museum of Art a $325,000 grant to implement critical infrastructure upgrades at the Museum of Photographic Arts at The San Diego Museum of Art and investing in the future of the Museum. It is through strategic partnerships such as these, the generosity of our donors, the support of City of San Diego Commission for Arts and Culture, and the commitment of our members that the Museum can continue sharing art that inspires, educates, and cultivates curiosity in San Diego and beyond. We are grateful for the foundation's commitment to our community and look forward to the positive impact this will have. ? https://lnkd.in/gr95q_2V

Be part of San Diego history! The San Diego Museum of Art is looking for an experienced fundraising professional with capital campaign experience to be a key part of our Development team as we embark on a renovation project to enhance our facilities and visitor experience. The renovation project will encompass and focus on the Museum’s west-wing infrastructure and facilities, the current site of the Museum Library, James S. Copley Auditorium, and Panama 66. The goal of the project is to create a new Education Center, a pavilion that will activate visitors to celebrate art and connect with the outdoors, and a new rooftop space providing panoramic views of Balboa Park, and this position will play an integral role in stewarding donor support. Apply today! https://lnkd.in/gwH4Cg2R

Exhibitions curated by The San Diego Museum of Art team and featuring works in the Museum’s permanent collection are currently on view across the globe! ? Congratulations to our colleagues at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts on the opening of O’Keeffe and Moore and at the Speed Art Museum on the opening of India: South Asian Paintings from The San Diego Museum of Art. ? Kudos to our curators and team who are organizing touring exhibitions: Anita Feldman; Ladan Akbarnia; Mai Kolkailah; Michael Brown; Karen Hinchcliffe, Kaitlyn Sturgis-Jensen, John Digesare, Yadira Leyva Ayon, and many more. ? Explore the exhibitions currently on view at The San Diego Museum of Art, Museum of Photographic Arts at The San Diego Museum of Art, and touring throughout the world at https://lnkd.in/gqnWyJQw

Thank you to Grant Oliphant and The Conrad Prebys Foundation for having our Executive Director and CEO Roxana Velásquez?join the podcast?and share her passion for the arts in our community!

Welcome to Kara Felt, PhD, the Museum’s new Curator of Photography, starting March 27. In her new role, Felt will oversee the institution’s photography and new media collection, and related research and exhibitions for the Museum’s galleries over two sites in Balboa Park, which include those of the Museum of Photographic Arts at The San Diego Museum of Art. She will also develop and champion the Museum’s touring photographic exhibitions. Learn more about this new role and the Museum’s photography collection at https://lnkd.in/gCRVXTqP

Congratulations to our Executive Director and CEO Roxana Velasquez on her opening keynote remarks for The Art Business Conference at the European Fine Art Foundation (TEFAF ) art fair in Maastricht. The annual forum welcomes art professionals, collectors, and enthusiasts to the world's leading fair for fine arts and antiques. ? Roxana’s opening keynote speech emphasized the significance of embracing diverse management models and integrating cross-cultural experiences to effectively fulfill an institution's mission and navigate the complexities of the contemporary art museum landscape. With a focus on The San Diego Museum of Art, situated in one of the world's most dynamic border regions, Roxana shared insights into how the Museum has tackled challenges and forged innovative pathways forward. ? Thank you to Roxana for being a leader at home and across borders. Pictured (L-R): Carina Popovici, CEO & Co-Founder at Art Recognition; Amelia Hunton, Art Insurance Broker, WTW; Louise Hamlin, CEO & Founder of The Art Business Conference; and Roxana Velásquez, Executive Director and CEO at The San Diego Museum of Art

Great news! Access to the Museum is expanding. ? Thanks to a generous Access for All grant funded by the Art Bridges Foundation, a national arts nonprofit founded by philanthropist Alice Walton, The San Diego Museum of Art is offering free general admission to all visitors on the second Thursday of each month, starting January 2024, and extending free daily admission to active and veteran military service members with military ID, plus one guest, and all students with student ID. ? Read the press release to learn more: https://lnkd.in/gJKARyZZ