Betty Boop has been a cultural icon for nearly 100 years. In collaboration with Fleischer Studios, this one-of-a-kind exhibit embarks on a nostalgic journey, starting with Betty’s beginnings to her rise to international popularity—and what makes her a fan favorite today. First introduced in 1930, Betty Boop was created by Max Fleischer for his “Talkartoons” ...
Jennings is a consummate collaborator; he shares ideas, inspiration, and control with an array of co-creators. Jennings has no qualms with the creative process and instead revels in the results. His work is a testimony to the power of community and an example of what can be gained when we eschew the trappings of the ...
Data is beautiful and science has style—see the beauty that can emerge from scientific research. In collaboration with the UC San Diego Library, see the winners of the Art of Science competition, showcasing the work of UC San Diego students and researchers.
They call it the perfect city. With surf, sand, and superb weather, millions of visitors flock to San Diego every year. This oasis at the crossroads of desert and sea is a natural marvel and boasts the highest diversity of plants and animals of any other county in the contiguous U.S. For millennia, the relentless ...
Through art making, Dutch artist Afra Eisma processes her own personal trauma and creates spaces for visitors to do the same. Vibrantly colored weavings and stuffed sculptures combine with handmade ceramic elements to form new worlds where aliens, insects, and humans gather. Mythological beings and dreamlike places blend with body parts to create safe spaces ...
“Although the result is obtained by chemical means, the little work it entails will greatly please ladies.” So wrote one of photography’s inventors, Louis-Jacques-Mandé Daguerre (1787–1851), about his eponymous daguerreotype in 1839. Daguerre’s words, which associate women with idleness, are clearly misogynistic. Yet in a backhanded way, Daguerre predicted the pivotal role women would play in photography since its invention in the 1830s. Undaunted by photographic chemistry—and often neglected or derided ...
Attention, Whovians! Are you ready to dust off your sonic screwdrivers? Because the highly anticipated U.S. premiere of Doctor Who Worlds of Wonder: Where Science Meets Fiction opens on March 15, 2025. Step into the TARDIS and explore the Doctor’s thrilling adventures and iconic characters while discovering the real-life science behind the long-running series. Venture through eight engaging ...
This playful installation emphasizes how these extraordinary creatures have delighted people’s imagination. Tuck and Roll: The Art of Armadillos brings fun to our Entry Level cases by showcasing armadillo figures from Mingei’s permanent collection! Featuring works made by artisans across the Americas, this playful installation emphasizes how these extraordinary creatures have delighted people’s imagination.
Reconsidering Bierstadt is the latest in an ongoing series of curatorial projects which highlight the relationships between cutting-edge contemporary art and the outstanding permanent collection of the Timken Museum of Art. Previous projects have looked at Rembrandt through the eyes of Dutch photographer/videographer, Rineke Dijsktra, and at the portrait practice of Anthony van Dyck through ...
A juried exhibition of local high school student work What makes an icon? Drawing inspiration from concurrent exhibition Fashioning an Icon: Virgin of Guadalupe Imagery in Textile Design, high school students are invited to create work exploring the visual themes of what makes a figure an icon. Students will select a personally meaningful iconic figure to ...
Inspired by her long history of depiction on textiles, these works explore the Virgin of Guadalupe’s endurance as an iconic cultural symbol fashioned through creative expression. Fashioning an Icon: Virgin of Guadalupe Imagery in Textile Design celebrates her representation on clothing and adornment. Objects range from traditional garments created by over 70 artists from Mexico, to ...
This exhibition presents over 100 spoons from across the globe, each a reflection of a specific cultural context–between intimate traditions of home and family, celebratory preparations of food and drink, and the spiritual gestures of giving thanks for sustenance. Around the world, spoons are essential implements that help us scoop, stir, mash, skim, cook, and ...
Ledger drawings, as they have come to be known, represent an adaptation of materials, styles, and images to continue telling stories and recording history. The mid-to-late 1800s was a period of armed and violent Anglo expansion into Native American territories in the Southern Plains of the United States. In 1875, a group of 73 Native ...
"Layered Narratives: Quilted Stories of Gender and Race at the 1876 Centennial" explores gender and racial politics at the Philadelphia Centennial Exposition through the medium of centennial quilts from Mingei’s permanent collection. The centennial celebrated the 100-year independence of the United States from Great Britain and featured various installations—ranging from foreign exhibitions to art galleries ...
Come join us for an engaging lecture on fascinating scientific topics, followed by an unforgettable show in the Heikoff Giant Dome Theater—all for the discounted admission of $10! It's a great way to learn something new and connect with others in our community. Plus, enjoy engaging and interactive experiences that you won't want to miss. We can't wait to explore ...
Engage with local scientists as they discuss their latest research and discoveries in a friendly, inviting environment. These lectures address hot topics on the first Monday of every month, in the Heikoff Giant Dome Theater. Stay for a special noon documentary showing. The Sharp Minds lecture is free with general admission or a Senior Monday ...
"Art/Elements" is a collection of art, conceived and born and raised using the building blocks of all that makes our planet exist in a perfect and orderly fashion. From clay/earth transformed by fire, to glass, shaped and polished by sand and sea, to hand-carved paintings, reflecting a strong connection to all things natural. All of ...
Tour the solar system with the Fleet’s resident astronomer and connect with other skywatchers. Journey through the cosmos with us as we explore a new topic each month. The Sky Tonight: Monthly planetarium show at 7 p.m. and 8:15 p.m. on the first Wednesday of the month. NEW! The Sky Tonight: Virtual Edition at 7 p.m. on ...
San Diego County Art Mart Association features artists in oil, acrylic and watercolor, photography and jewelry design, stained glass and ceramics along with a veriety of other unusual and distinctive art forms. We are an artist club organized as a nonprofit, 501(c)3, corporation. Artists show their own work, so you are assured of the opportunity ...
Sogetsu Ikebana is a creative art that can take many forms and expressions. Sogetsu Ikebana aims to be present, to be vibrant and to be flexible. Many beautiful flowers and plants are the products of Mother Nature but, Ikebana is the product of man’s creativity and imagination in the arrangement. Each class, you will bring ...
Cars and Coffee is where beautiful vehicles and their fabulously owners come together to show off their collection and to share in their mutual interest. Along with this, spectators usually join in for the sights and sounds. These car enthusiasts gather in the parking lot just outside the Museum for our monthly informal car meet, ...
Celebrate over 40 years of free concerts under stars in Balboa Park View Schedule
The Friends of Chinese Brush cordially invites you to the International Invitation Art Exhibition 2025. The exhibition will be held from June 17 to 30, 2025, at Gallery 21, located at 1770 Village Place in San Diego, California 92101, USA. The gallery is open daily from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Friends of Chinese ...
Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of Viver Brasil, a dynamic dance company celebrated for its powerful, engaging performances. In this special evening, Viver Brasil will celebrate the roots of samba, tracing the Afro-Brazilian origins that have shaped its rhythm and spirit. In electrifying styles like orixá, forró, and bloco afro, Viver Brasil combines dance with live polyrhythmic ...
San Diego County Art Mart Association features artists in oil, acrylic and watercolor, photography and jewelry design, stained glass and ceramics along with a veriety of other unusual and distinctive art forms. We are an artist club organized as a nonprofit, 501(c)3, corporation. Artists show their own work, so you are assured of the opportunity ...
Early access to galleries at 9 a.m. On the third Saturday of every month, we open our doors one hour before the museum opens to the public and screen a documentary with house lights on and the soundtrack volume low. And if you want to stay and enjoy the museum all day? You can! Accessibility ...
Motorcycles in the Park. Come show off your ride or check them out. Free Coffee and Donuts while supplies last. The Museum will open at 8am with a discounted admission price of $10 before 10 am. Sponsored by Law Tigers. This event occurs on the 4th Sunday of the month. Visit Events at the Museum ...
Sogetsu Ikebana is a creative art that can take many forms and expressions. Sogetsu Ikebana aims to be present, to be vibrant and to be flexible. Many beautiful flowers and plants are the products of Mother Nature but, Ikebana is the product of man’s creativity and imagination in the arrangement. Each class, you will bring ...
This is your night to experience the Fleet with an evening just for the 18+ crowd. Imagine having the entire place to yourselves! You can stroll through the galleries, get your creative juices flowing in Studio X, our fantastic makerspace, or check out our newest exhibition Pause|Play and have some fun in the ball pool. Plus, you can ...
Tour the solar system with the Fleet’s resident astronomer and connect with other skywatchers. Journey through the cosmos with us as we explore a new topic each month. The Sky Tonight: Monthly planetarium show at 7 p.m. and 8:15 p.m. on the first Wednesday of the month. NEW! The Sky Tonight: Virtual Edition at 7 p.m. on ...
San Diego County Art Mart Association features artists in oil, acrylic and watercolor, photography and jewelry design, stained glass and ceramics along with a veriety of other unusual and distinctive art forms. We are an artist club organized as a nonprofit, 501(c)3, corporation. Artists show their own work, so you are assured of the opportunity ...
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