Funds raised will provide vital support for MCASD’s exhibitions and education programs
San Diego, CA—The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego (MCASD) will present Monte Carlo Jet Set, the Museum’s 38th annual benefit fundraiser, on Saturday, September 6 from 6:30 PM to 1 AM at its La Jolla location.
This beloved and highly anticipated fundraiser will take “jet setting” guests around the globe, emulating celebrations from the world’s most iconic cities and highlighting their unique offerings.
Premier exhibition of large scale installation to fill MCASD’s downtown location
San Diego, CA—On Thursday, July 10, the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego (MCASD) will present James Drake: Anatomy of Drawing and Space (Brain Trash) at its downtown location. The exhibition will remain on view through September 21, 2014.
Exhibition features works never before seen in San Diego from the Tamayo Museum in Mexico City
San Diego, CA--On Saturday, May 17, the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego (MCASD) will present Treasures of the Tamayo, Mexico City at its La Jolla location. The exhibition will remain on view through August 31, 2014.
San Diego, CA—On Saturday, May 17, the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego (MCASD) will present Tim Youd: The Long Goodbye at its La Jolla location. The exhibition will remain on view through August 31, 2014.
Exhibition funded by The San Diego Foundation’s Creative Catalyst Fellowship
San Diego, CA—On Saturday, April 5, the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego (MCASD) will present Eva Struble: Produce at its downtown location. The exhibition will remain on view through June 22, 2014.
Works Voted on at Annual Selection Dinner, Featured in Prospect 2014 at MCASD La Jolla
San Diego, CA- At the 2014 Selection Dinner on Wednesday, March 26, MCASD's upper-level Member donor groups--the International and Contemporary Collectors--voted to purchase new works by five artists for the Museum's collection:
Winner Will Receive $500 to Blick Art Materials and a Private, Curator-led tour of the exhibition of their choice
San Diego, CA—MCASD is launching its third annual 25 and Under Art Contest. Artists age 25 and under who live in San Diego County are invited to submit their original artwork inspired by the human eye. Images of entries must be submitted to the MCASD website by 11:59 PM on Friday, May 16. A panel of judges will select 25 finalists, whose work will be displayed at the Museum in a showcase event on Saturday, June 7 from 2-4 PM. Visit www.mcasd.org/learn/25-and-under/2014-contest for contest details.
San Diego, CA— The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego (MCASD) will host its ninthBiennial Art Auction in La Jolla on Wednesday, April 30 at 6:30 PM. Featuring more than 90 artworks donated by internationally recognized artists and emerging talents, the Art Auction is one of MCASD’s most popular events. The event offers the thrill of a professional live auction as it raises needed funds for the Museum’s curatorial programs.
New York-based firm will develop a concept design by next fall
San Diego, CA—The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego (MCASD) has selected the architecture firm Selldorf Architects to partner in developing the design for a planned expansion of the La Jolla location.
San Diego, CA—This fall, MCASD’s curatorial team and UC San Diego’s Department of Visual Arts joined forces to offer a graduate seminar which considered the programmatic activities of a contemporary art museum. The course was team-taught by the Museum’s David C. Copley Director and CEO Hugh Davies, Chief Curator Kathryn Kanjo, and Associate Curator Jill Dawsey.
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