Check out the calendar for the most up-to-date park event information. From exhibitions and performances to parkwide and special events, the calendar has it all. Remember to check back often as new and exciting things are always being planned!
Mingei International Museum
1439 El Prado, San Diego, CA, United States
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 ...
Mingei International Museum
1439 El Prado, San Diego, CA, United States
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 ...
Mingei International Museum
1439 El Prado, San Diego, CA, United States
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 ...
Mingei International Museum
1439 El Prado, San Diego, CA, United States
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 ...
Mingei International Museum
1439 El Prado, San Diego, CA, United States
Experience the enchanting world of Javanese gamelan music and dance with Joko Sutrisno and Tri Martodikromo. Joko, an acclaimed performer, composer, and educator, and Tri, a celebrated dancer of this refined tradition, have thrilled audiences in both Indonesia and the United States. In this special performance, Joko will be joined by the Indonesian Consulate Community gamelan and ...
Mingei International Museum
1439 El Prado, San Diego, CA, United States
"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 ...
Mingei International Museum
1439 El Prado, San Diego, CA, United States
Located on Mingei’s free Entry Level, Tuck and Roll: The Art of Armadillos showcases over 80 armadillo figures from Mingei’s permanent collection! Featuring works made by artisans across the Americas, this playful installation emphasizes the joy of making things by hand and how these extraordinary creatures have delighted people’s imagination.
Mingei International Museum
1439 El Prado, San Diego, CA, United States
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 ...
