Prebys Play Day: Art Block Party
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From MCASD:
Join us on Sunday, April 9 for Prebys Play Day. Based out of Conrad Prebys Learning Center and sprawling into the galleries, we invite you to explore the work of San Diego based artist Amy Adler (American, born 1966). Inspired by Adler’s piece, "Location (Playground no. 5)" (2014), come create a map of your favorite play space complete with your very own beaded figure.
Engage with our art community:
- Create a stamp community mural with Chiho Saito for Mingei International Museum
- Art making workshop with A Reason to Survive
- Help us decorate a miniature of "The Rain House" by Ernest Silva (2008), fabricated by Kurosh Yahyai from the New Children’s Museum
Schedule:
10 a.m. Delve into our permanent galleries with a kid-friendly tour
11 a.m. Join Leah Nevarez for Rhythm & Movement, a music lesson for all ages
12:30 p.m. Listen to art-related stories, songs, and rhymes in storytime with Ms.Katia from the La Jolla/Riford Library
Also enjoy music by a local DJ and drop by for do-it-yourself community artworks and games
Museum admission is free from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for all visitors, with Prebys Play Day offerings happening between 10 a.m to 1 p.m.
We are grateful to The Conrad Prebys Foundation for providing funding for Prebys Play Day.
Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego: La Jolla
Photo Credit: Pablo MasonMission The mission of the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego (MCASD) is to serve diverse audiences through the exhibition, interpretation, collection, and preservation of art created since 1950. Mandate MCASD engages a regional, national, and international audience including the binational constituency of the San Diego/Tijuana region. Vision MCASD is a museum providing public access to contemporary art, artists, and the creative process; a forum for the exploration and understanding of contemporary art and ideas; and a laboratory for artists to experiment with new forms of creative expression. Guided Tours The Museum offers public tours (free with admission) at both locations at 2 PM on Saturdays and Sundays, and at 5 and 6 PM on Free Third Thursdays. To book a private guided tour, please contact the Education Department at 858 454 3541 x151 or e-mail education@mcasd.org. (Please remember to book your tour at least three weeks in advance.) Museum Cafe Located at the northeast side of the Museum, the Museum Cafe is a European-inspired bistro, serving breakfast and lunch dishes made from the freshest organic ingredients grown by local farmers. MCASD Members receive a 10% discount; Membership card must be presented. Museum entry is not required to visit the Museum Cafe. Cafe Hours: Monday - Friday 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Special Events With its spectacular ocean views and distinctive architectural design, MCASD in La Jolla is a unique venue for a wide range of special events, from meetings to weddings to elegant sit-down dinners overlooking the ocean. Special privileges and discounts apply for MCASD Corporate Council members. For details about rental policies, call the Events and Visitor Services Department at 858-454-3541 x 166. Admission: General Admission $10 Seniors $5 Students 26 and over (with ID) $5 25 and under Free (with ID) Military Free (with ID) MCASD Members Free Admission is valid for 7 days at all MCASD locations. Free Museum admission third Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m.
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