Public Impact Day at Balboa Park
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Join us for Public Impact Day, a pivotal event showcasing the intersection of creativity, action and impact. Hosted at Balboa Park’s renowned Museum of Photographic Arts at The San Diego Museum of Art and Mingei International Museum, this day-long event features a rich program of talks, panel discussions, live performances, and an interactive expo.
Dive into discussions with leading artists and cultural practitioners who are at the forefront of integrating creativity into public health, social justice, civic engagement, and climate mitigation. Experience firsthand the transformative power of arts and culture through dynamic sessions highlighting artist projects shifting perspectives and bringing awareness to today’s most pressing issues.
Step into the expo, a vibrant hub where you can engage with artists and cultural practitioners, explore the transdisciplinary work behind their campaigns, and unleash your creativity. Discover a rich variety of props and materials, from mobile pop-ups of stories and books to theatrical production props to interactive art-making. There's something for everyone to explore and enjoy.
Whether you’re an artist, activist, student, or community member, Public Impact Day offers unique insights and engaging experiences that underscore the role of creativity in building healthier, more equitable communities.
Register now to secure your spot at this inspiring event and be part of the movement toward impactful societal change.
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Museum of Photographic Arts at the San Diego Museum of Art (MOPA @ SDMA) in Balboa Park
The mission of the Museum of Photographic Arts is to inspire, educate and engage the broadest possible audience through the presentation, collection, and preservation of photography, film and video. Since its founding in 1983, the Museum of Photographic Arts (MOPA) has been devoted to collecting, conserving and exhibiting the entire spectrum of the photographic medium. The museum’s endeavors consistently address cultural, historical and social issues through its exhibitions and public tours. The Museum of Photographic Arts is accredited by the American Association of Museums and is a member-supported, private, non-profit institution. Additional support for museum programs is provided in part by the City of San Diego Commission for Arts and Culture, the Joan and Irwin Jacobs Fund of the Jewish Community Foundation, the Weingart-Price Fund, the San Diego Foundation, Patrons of the Prado and the National Endowment for the Arts. MOPA is located in Balboa Park in the Casa De Balboa building, east of the main traffic circle and central fountain. Gallery Admissions: MOPA has a pay-what-you-wish admission policy. Recommended pricing is $8 adults $7 seniors and retired military $6 students FREE to members, active military & dependents, and children 12 & under FREE to school groups with advanced reservation San Diego Residents' Free Tuesdays San Diego City and County residents and all active military members get in FREE, every second TUESDAY of the month. Please bring your ID. Hours of Operation: Tuesday - Sunday: 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Summer Hours: Thursday: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. through the summer. Closed: Mondays, Martin Luther King Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Holiday Hours: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. (Includes: President’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve)
