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Join us for summer camp at MCASD! Choose from three fun sessions where campers will explore techniques, learn about color, create art inspired by pieces from the museum’s collection, and meet new friends. Session 1: Color Adventure and Paint, ages 5-6 July 10 – July 14, 8:30 A.M. - 3:30 P.M. Color your world this summer at MCASD! Create and paint colorful masterpieces in a variety of art forms. Go on artistic adventures and make new friends while playing and painting your way through camp. Session 2: All about Animal Art, ages 7-9 July 17 – July 21, 8:30 A.M. - 3:30 P.M. Have a roaring summer full of art and animals! Create artistic animal sculptures, prints, and paintings. Session 3: Games and Street Art, ages 7-9 July 31 – Aug 4, 8:30 A.M. - 3:30 P.M. Art is play! Come on an adventure through contemporary art— explore abstract art techniques while making board games. Design your very own characters and bring them to life with stickers and trading cards. Finish off the week with a collaborative mural and have your family and friends marvel at your public art. If you have any questions, please email MCASD. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Join us every first Thursday of the month from Memorial Day to Labor Day for a monthly film screening curated by Standard Fantastic Pictures’ (SFP) Omar Lopex. The screening will include a feature film inspired by our special exhibition "Celia Álvarez Muñoz: Breaking the Binding" and local SFP shorts. Like Álvarez Muñoz, Standard Fantastic Pictures examines the nature of the border and embraces an ‘artivistst’ (art + activist) perspective in art-making. Show Dates: June 1: Days of Heaven (1978) and local SFP shorts by Hugo Crosthwaite: CARAVAN (2022) and Tía Juana Mi Amor (2020) July 6: The Saddest Music on the World (2003) by Guy Maddin and local SFP film Ana, Who They Pulled Out of the River (2022) by Omar Lopex August 3: The Border (1982) by Tony Richardson and local projects from the Inaugural Standard Fantastic Pictures Transborder Film Fellowship: Las Señales Ya No Están en el Cielo (2023) by Jafet Arzate and Ella Se Queda (2023) by Marinthia Gutierrez

Sean Baker's dramedy starring Mikey Madison won the annual film festival's top honor.

The funding is awarded by the Commission for Arts and Culture's Organization Support Program and Creative Communities San Diego and is funded by the city's Transient Occupancy Tax — collected from visitors who stay overnight in hotels.

Welcome to the 49th Annual San Diego Miniatures Show & Sale! Join us Feb 3 & 4 at the University of San Diego's Hahn University Center for a day filled with miniature wonders. Saturday 10:00 - 5p.m. & Sunday11 a.m. - 4 p.m., immerse yourself in a world of tiny marvels and intricate craftsmanship. Indulge your curiosity as you explore a wide variety of miniature exhibits and displays. Discover the artistry and attention to detail that goes into creating these small-scale wonders. From dollhouses and dioramas to tiny furniture and accessories, there's something for everyone to marvel at. Whether you're a seasoned collector or just starting to appreciate the beauty of miniatures, this event is a must-visit. Engage with passionate artists and fellow enthusiasts, and gain insights into the fascinating world of miniatures. Don't miss the opportunity to browse forty-five vendor booths. Find unique pieces to add to your collection or get inspired to start your own miniature project. Be inspired by the displays created by local artists. Mark your calendars for the 49th Annual San Diego Miniatures Show & Sale. We can't wait to welcome you to this incredible event! Tickets available online or at the door day of event.

The white tulle skirt worn by Sarah Jessica Parker in the hit HBO TV series' opening credits has sold at auction for $52,000.

The golf legend's famous partnership with Nike Golf has ended after nearly three decades. Here are some of the most iconic advertisements from their time together.

There are other, more meaningful guns to pursue than Al Capone's "Sweetheart."

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.

Books take a lot of resources to make. Digital readers do, too. What's the more sustainable option? The answer isn't straightforward.