CALIFORNIA ART FESTIVALS & EVENTS
SANTA BARBARA
Works from SB Collections, 1948-2008
11:00 am - 5:00 pm Closed Monday
SBMA - 1130 State Street
805.963.4364
www.sbma.net
$9 adults, $6 seniors, students with ID and children 6-17.
SACRAMENTO
October 10, 2010 the Crocker Art Museum—the first art museum established in the Western United States—will unveil a new 125,000-square-foot building designed by Gwathmey Siegel & Associates Architects that will more than triple the museum’s current size. The new building will complement the museum’s historic structures and expand the Crocker Art Museum’s ability to originate and present traveling exhibitions and educational programs, exhibit significantly more of its growing collection, and enhance its role as a cultural resource for California and the state’s many visitors. Three of the four inaugural exhibitions will feature highlights of the museum’s permanent collection—many of which have never been publicly displayed—as well as works of art that illustrate the diverse new directions in which the Crocker collection is developing.
In recognition of the museum’s 125th anniversary in 2010, the exhibition “Tomorrow’s Legacies: Gifts Celebrating the Next 125 Years” showcases a selection of works of art that will one day become part of the Crocker’s permanent holdings and provides a look into the future of the collection. Works in the exhibition span centuries and continents, ranging from ancient Etruscan vessels and Chinese sculpture, to African and Asmat figures and shields, to 18th century Wedgwood porcelain, to 19th-century French Barbizon paintings by Charles-Émile Jacque and Charles-François Daubigny. The exhibit also includes a wide range of 20th-century American and Californian works, beginning with paintings by Impressionsts John Twachtman and Theodore Butler and continuing to the present day with work by Viola Frey, Nathan Oliveira, Paul Wonner and Wayne Thiebaud.
Key works from the Crocker’s renowned collection of master drawings—including pieces by Albrecht Durer and Jean-Honoré Fragonard—will be on view in “A Pioneering Collection: Master Drawings from the Crocker Art Museum.” “The Vase and Beyond: The Sidney Swidler Collection of Ceramics” will feature the entirety of a recent 800-piece gift to the Crocker of an encyclopedic collection of 20th-century ceramics, which represents the work of more than 300 artists, including Paul Dresang, Andrea Gill and Don Reitz. In addition to the exhibitions drawn from the permanent collection, the Crocker will open “Paul Jenkins: The Color of Light,” which explores the opulently colorful works of this artist, cited by prominent art critic Clement Greenberg to be one of the major figures of the Abstract Expressionist and Color Field movements.
The works of Gottfried Helnwein and John Buck will be featured in exhibitions opening in the winter of 2011. That summer, the Crocker will present “A Summer of Impressionism,” with works by renowned French and American artists showcased in exhibitions alongside that of California impressionists, one of the central strengths of the Crocker’s permanent collection.
Museum hours are 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Tuesday – Sunday; and 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. on the first and third Thursdays of the month. Admission ranges from $3 – $6 and is free every Sunday from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. More information is available at (916) 808-7000 or crockerartmuseum.org.
Meadows and Mountains: The Art of William F. Jackson
November 6, 2009 – May 9, 2010
The work of William F. Jackson, Sacramento's leading painter from 1880 to 1936 and the first director of the Crocker Art Museum. This first solo exhibit of Jackson's work, opening November 6, 2009, brings together 20 of his painted landscapes, including views of Donner Lake, Lake Tahoe and California hillsides.
At the urging of his friend Margaret Crocker, Jackson became “custodian” of the newly founded E. B. Crocker Art Gallery in 1885, a position he faithfully fulfilled for 50 years. From 1886 to 1900, he was the head of the Sacramento School of Design, the art school conducted in the Museum’s ornate Victorian Ballroom. Modest and diffident about promoting himself and his works from his studio in a small city off the beaten track, Jackson was never appreciated to the full extent of his talent.
Treasures, Curiosities and Secrets: The Crockers and the Gilded Age
November 6, 2009 – May 9, 2010
As the Crocker Art Museum prepares to celebrate its 125th anniversary, help pay tribute to the Crocker family and the legacy they left to Sacramento. Through the family’s exquisite jewels, gowns, china, furniture and personal letters, learn the unique stories that made the Crockers front-page news, from Margaret Crocker’s Floral Festival to Jennie Crocker Fassett’s Korean gold mines and Aimée Crocker’s marriage to Russian nobility.
Meadows and Mountains: The Art of William F. Jackson
November 6, 2009 – May 9, 2010
Meadows and Mountains celebrates the work of William F. Jackson, Sacramento's leading painter from 1880 to 1936 and the first director of the Crocker Art Museum, a position he held for 50 years. This first retrospective exhibition of Jackson's work brings together 20 of his painted landscapes, including views of Donner Lake, Lake Tahoe and California hillsides carpeted with springtime poppies and lupine.
PUBLIC PROGRAMS, CONCERTS & SPECIAL EVENTS
LOS ANGELES
CALIFORNIA SCIENCE CENTER TO HOST WEST COAST DEBUT OF AMERICA I AM: THE AFRICAN AMERICAN IMPRINT EXHIBITION October 30, 2009 to April 10, 2010
Los Angeles will be home to the west coast debut of America I AM: The African American Imprint, a touring exhibition presented by broadcaster Tavis Smiley that celebrates nearly 500 years of African American contributions to the U.S. The showing at the California Science Center from October 30, 2009 to April 10, 2010, will be the third stop on the exhibition’s 10-city, four-year tour, following Philadelphia’s National Constitution Center and the Atlanta Civic Center.
SAN DIEGO
SAN DIEGO BOTANIC GARDEN UNVEILS
“SCULPTURE IN THE GARDEN” EXHIBIT
-Sculpture by regional fine artists installed in natural, picturesque setting-
Through March 2010, 16 artists will display a range of sculptures set against the beautiful backdrop of dragon trees, fruit gardens, bamboo groves, and many more unique garden areas in “Sculpture in the Garden.” “Art is certainly inspired by life, which is why the flourishing Garden provide the ideal setting for these organic creations,” says Julian Duval, President and CEO of San Diego Botanic Garden. “We are honored to collaborate with the San Diego Fine Art Society on this exhibit and look forward to hosting many more artists in years to come.” "What is delightful about "Sculpture in the Garden" is the part serendipity plays in exhibition's success,” says April Game, Executive Director of San Diego Fine Art Society. “Plant shapes and colors echo the forms in the artwork and both are transformed." Upon entering the Garden, visitors are welcomed with an awe-inspiring 12-foot sculpture entitled Lean on Me by artist Robert Verhees. Constructed with multicolored blown glass and stainless steel, this vibrant piece represents two partners who are confident in knowing they can rely on one another.
Other works in the exhibit include:
· Ascent by Fred Briscoe – bronze; located in Cork Oaks by the gift shop
· Monument for God’s Hill by Fred Briscoe – stone and bronze; located in Canary Islands Garden
· She Dreams Her World by Fred Briscoe – marble on steel; located in Palm Canyon
· A Tree for all Seasons by Pat Cranor – four-sided monolith with painted ceramic tiles mounted on wood panels; located in entrance by admissions booth
· WorldWind by Ken Smith – highly polished reflective stainless steel; located across from Seeds of Wonder Children’s Garden
· Courage by Ilona Passino – concrete and ceramic mosaic tiles; located in South African Garden
· Mastaba by John Dole – Corten steel; located in Australian Garden
· Spire by John Dole – Corten steel; located in the Old World Desert Garden
· Sheeps Head: Size Does Matter by James Stone – glass and steel; located by the lower pond
· Tree Goddess by Rae Barney – cement; located in Australian Garden
· Second Century by Benjamin Lavender – steel; located in New World Desert Garden
· Koi Pond by Mike Tauber and Anna Hammann – ceramic and steel tiles; located by pond by gift shop
· Triflow of Truth by Lia Strell – steel, cement and rose quartz; located across from Palm Canyon
· The Blessing Tree by Melissa Ralston – steel; located in the Bamboo Garden
· Ocean’s Breath by Charles Bronson - copper; located in Lawn Garden
· Untitled Native Peoples by Carolyn Guerra – cement and mixed media; located across from Seeds of Wonder Children’s Garden
· Sculptural Cliché’s by Carolyn Guerra – concrete with ceramic and glass inserts over a concrete foam form; 3 sculptures located in California Gardenscapes and 1 in Hamilton Children’s Garden
The San Diego Fine Art Society is offering “Sculpture in the Garden” group tours by appointment between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM Monday through Friday. Pricing is $25 for adults and $20 for seniors, students and children, which includes admission to the Garden. Weekend tours are available at 11am on Saturday and Sunday. For further information log onto http://sdfas.org or contact April Game, Executive Director of the San Diego Fine Art Society at (858) 205-4354.
The sculptures will be on display at San Diego Botanic Garden until March 1, 2010. The Garden is open from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily, except Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years Day. Admission is $12 for adults, $8 for seniors, students and active military, $6 for children ages 3-12 and free to children ages 2 and younger and Garden members. Parking is $2.
About San Diego Botanic Garden
Set on 36 acres in north coastal San Diego County, the mission of San Diego Botanic Garden, formerly Quail Botanical Gardens, is to inspire people of all ages to connect with plants and nature. The Garden includes nearly 3,500 kinds of plants representing three general plant habitat types: desert collections, Mediterranean collections and subtropical/tropical collections. Demonstration gardens such as the children’s garden, “Seeds of Wonder,” as well as the Hamilton Children’s Garden which opened June 13, 2009, encourage conservation education, focusing on horticultural themes and traditional uses of plants. For more information, visit www.qbgardens.org or www.sdfas.org.
Balboa Park Advance Exhibition and Performance Schedule 2010
Dates and exhibit titles listed in the calendar are subject to change. Before publication, please confirm information with the contacts listed at the end of the exhibition and performance calendar
Current Exhibitions and Performance
Jun 20, 09 thru Jun 20, 10
Motion Mania: An Exhibition to Move Your Mind
The newest hands-on exhibition from the world-famous Exploratorium
Reuben H. Fleet Science Center (619) 238-1233 http://www.rhfleet.org
Nov 7, 09 thru Feb 28, 10
Darwin
A remarkable exhibition developed by the American Museum of Natural History, Darwin, celebrates the life and work of the great 19th-century British naturalist.
San Diego Natural History Museum (619) 232-3821 http://www.sdnhm.org
Opening 2010
Mar 27, 10 thru Sep 5, 10
Dinosaurs
Based on the American Museum of Natural History's latest dinosaur finds, including a stunning array of feathered dinosaurs, this exhibition shows how advanced technology is allowing scientists to look at these fossils in fresh ways.
San Diego Natural History Museum (619) 232-3821 http://www.sdnhm.org
Japanese Friendship Garden–619 232-2721
Mingei International Museum–Martha Ehringer, 619 239-0003 prdir@mingei.org
Museum of Photographic Arts– 619 238-7559 x203 pr@mopa.org
The Old Globe–Samantha Haskins 619 231-1941 x2352 shaskins@theoldglobe.org
Reuben H. Fleet Science Center–Erin Burns, 619 238-1233 x743 eburns@rhfleet.org
San Diego Air & Space Museum– Jessica Packard jpackard@sdasm.org
San Diego Automotive Museum–Paula Brandes, 619 231-2886 paula@sdautomuseum.org
San Diego Hall of Champions–Angela LaChica, 619 234-2544 angelal@sdhoc.com
SDAI–Museum of the Living Artist–Debbie Wells, 619 236-0011 admin2@sandiego-art.org
San Diego Junior Theatre–Theresa Wulf, 619 238-5749 theresa@juniortheatre.com
San Diego Model Railroad Museum–Anna Parra, 619 696-0199 aparra@sdmrm.org
San Diego Museum of Art– 619 696-1946
San Diego Museum of Man– Cyndi Eischen, 619 239-2003 ceischen@museumofman.org
San Diego Natural History Museum–Delle Willett, 619 232-3821 x244 dwillett@sdnhm.org
San Diego Zoo–Public Relations, 619 685-3291 publicrelations@sandiegozoo.org
Spanish Village Art Center–Public Relations, 619 233-9050 svac_board@sbcglobal.net
Spreckels Organ Society–Joe Rodriguez, 619 702-8138 sosorgan@aol.com
Timken Museum of Art–Valerie Lemke, (619) 295-2046 valonsutter@aol.com
Veterans Museum and Memorial Center–Rod Melendez 619 239-2300 sdvmc@pacbell.net
Balboa Park is a San Diego must-see, just minutes from downtown, and ranked as one of the Best Parks in the World. The Park is home to 15 major museums, several performing arts venues, lovely gardens and many other cultural and recreational attractions–including the San Diego Zoo. With a host of cultural institutions laid out among its 1,200 beautiful and lushly planted acres, Balboa Park is the nation’s largest urban cultural park.
Balboa Park Marketing is a program of the Balboa Park Central, a non-profit organization promoting the cultural and recreational use of Balboa Park.
Works from SB Collections, 1948-2008
11:00 am - 5:00 pm Closed Monday
SBMA - 1130 State Street
805.963.4364
www.sbma.net
$9 adults, $6 seniors, students with ID and children 6-17.
SACRAMENTO
October 10, 2010 the Crocker Art Museum—the first art museum established in the Western United States—will unveil a new 125,000-square-foot building designed by Gwathmey Siegel & Associates Architects that will more than triple the museum’s current size. The new building will complement the museum’s historic structures and expand the Crocker Art Museum’s ability to originate and present traveling exhibitions and educational programs, exhibit significantly more of its growing collection, and enhance its role as a cultural resource for California and the state’s many visitors. Three of the four inaugural exhibitions will feature highlights of the museum’s permanent collection—many of which have never been publicly displayed—as well as works of art that illustrate the diverse new directions in which the Crocker collection is developing.
In recognition of the museum’s 125th anniversary in 2010, the exhibition “Tomorrow’s Legacies: Gifts Celebrating the Next 125 Years” showcases a selection of works of art that will one day become part of the Crocker’s permanent holdings and provides a look into the future of the collection. Works in the exhibition span centuries and continents, ranging from ancient Etruscan vessels and Chinese sculpture, to African and Asmat figures and shields, to 18th century Wedgwood porcelain, to 19th-century French Barbizon paintings by Charles-Émile Jacque and Charles-François Daubigny. The exhibit also includes a wide range of 20th-century American and Californian works, beginning with paintings by Impressionsts John Twachtman and Theodore Butler and continuing to the present day with work by Viola Frey, Nathan Oliveira, Paul Wonner and Wayne Thiebaud.
Key works from the Crocker’s renowned collection of master drawings—including pieces by Albrecht Durer and Jean-Honoré Fragonard—will be on view in “A Pioneering Collection: Master Drawings from the Crocker Art Museum.” “The Vase and Beyond: The Sidney Swidler Collection of Ceramics” will feature the entirety of a recent 800-piece gift to the Crocker of an encyclopedic collection of 20th-century ceramics, which represents the work of more than 300 artists, including Paul Dresang, Andrea Gill and Don Reitz. In addition to the exhibitions drawn from the permanent collection, the Crocker will open “Paul Jenkins: The Color of Light,” which explores the opulently colorful works of this artist, cited by prominent art critic Clement Greenberg to be one of the major figures of the Abstract Expressionist and Color Field movements.
The works of Gottfried Helnwein and John Buck will be featured in exhibitions opening in the winter of 2011. That summer, the Crocker will present “A Summer of Impressionism,” with works by renowned French and American artists showcased in exhibitions alongside that of California impressionists, one of the central strengths of the Crocker’s permanent collection.
Museum hours are 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Tuesday – Sunday; and 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. on the first and third Thursdays of the month. Admission ranges from $3 – $6 and is free every Sunday from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. More information is available at (916) 808-7000 or crockerartmuseum.org.
Meadows and Mountains: The Art of William F. Jackson
November 6, 2009 – May 9, 2010
The work of William F. Jackson, Sacramento's leading painter from 1880 to 1936 and the first director of the Crocker Art Museum. This first solo exhibit of Jackson's work, opening November 6, 2009, brings together 20 of his painted landscapes, including views of Donner Lake, Lake Tahoe and California hillsides.
At the urging of his friend Margaret Crocker, Jackson became “custodian” of the newly founded E. B. Crocker Art Gallery in 1885, a position he faithfully fulfilled for 50 years. From 1886 to 1900, he was the head of the Sacramento School of Design, the art school conducted in the Museum’s ornate Victorian Ballroom. Modest and diffident about promoting himself and his works from his studio in a small city off the beaten track, Jackson was never appreciated to the full extent of his talent.
Treasures, Curiosities and Secrets: The Crockers and the Gilded Age
November 6, 2009 – May 9, 2010
As the Crocker Art Museum prepares to celebrate its 125th anniversary, help pay tribute to the Crocker family and the legacy they left to Sacramento. Through the family’s exquisite jewels, gowns, china, furniture and personal letters, learn the unique stories that made the Crockers front-page news, from Margaret Crocker’s Floral Festival to Jennie Crocker Fassett’s Korean gold mines and Aimée Crocker’s marriage to Russian nobility.
Meadows and Mountains: The Art of William F. Jackson
November 6, 2009 – May 9, 2010
Meadows and Mountains celebrates the work of William F. Jackson, Sacramento's leading painter from 1880 to 1936 and the first director of the Crocker Art Museum, a position he held for 50 years. This first retrospective exhibition of Jackson's work brings together 20 of his painted landscapes, including views of Donner Lake, Lake Tahoe and California hillsides carpeted with springtime poppies and lupine.
PUBLIC PROGRAMS, CONCERTS & SPECIAL EVENTS
LOS ANGELES
CALIFORNIA SCIENCE CENTER TO HOST WEST COAST DEBUT OF AMERICA I AM: THE AFRICAN AMERICAN IMPRINT EXHIBITION October 30, 2009 to April 10, 2010
Los Angeles will be home to the west coast debut of America I AM: The African American Imprint, a touring exhibition presented by broadcaster Tavis Smiley that celebrates nearly 500 years of African American contributions to the U.S. The showing at the California Science Center from October 30, 2009 to April 10, 2010, will be the third stop on the exhibition’s 10-city, four-year tour, following Philadelphia’s National Constitution Center and the Atlanta Civic Center.
SAN DIEGO
SAN DIEGO BOTANIC GARDEN UNVEILS
“SCULPTURE IN THE GARDEN” EXHIBIT
-Sculpture by regional fine artists installed in natural, picturesque setting-
Through March 2010, 16 artists will display a range of sculptures set against the beautiful backdrop of dragon trees, fruit gardens, bamboo groves, and many more unique garden areas in “Sculpture in the Garden.” “Art is certainly inspired by life, which is why the flourishing Garden provide the ideal setting for these organic creations,” says Julian Duval, President and CEO of San Diego Botanic Garden. “We are honored to collaborate with the San Diego Fine Art Society on this exhibit and look forward to hosting many more artists in years to come.” "What is delightful about "Sculpture in the Garden" is the part serendipity plays in exhibition's success,” says April Game, Executive Director of San Diego Fine Art Society. “Plant shapes and colors echo the forms in the artwork and both are transformed." Upon entering the Garden, visitors are welcomed with an awe-inspiring 12-foot sculpture entitled Lean on Me by artist Robert Verhees. Constructed with multicolored blown glass and stainless steel, this vibrant piece represents two partners who are confident in knowing they can rely on one another.
Other works in the exhibit include:
· Ascent by Fred Briscoe – bronze; located in Cork Oaks by the gift shop
· Monument for God’s Hill by Fred Briscoe – stone and bronze; located in Canary Islands Garden
· She Dreams Her World by Fred Briscoe – marble on steel; located in Palm Canyon
· A Tree for all Seasons by Pat Cranor – four-sided monolith with painted ceramic tiles mounted on wood panels; located in entrance by admissions booth
· WorldWind by Ken Smith – highly polished reflective stainless steel; located across from Seeds of Wonder Children’s Garden
· Courage by Ilona Passino – concrete and ceramic mosaic tiles; located in South African Garden
· Mastaba by John Dole – Corten steel; located in Australian Garden
· Spire by John Dole – Corten steel; located in the Old World Desert Garden
· Sheeps Head: Size Does Matter by James Stone – glass and steel; located by the lower pond
· Tree Goddess by Rae Barney – cement; located in Australian Garden
· Second Century by Benjamin Lavender – steel; located in New World Desert Garden
· Koi Pond by Mike Tauber and Anna Hammann – ceramic and steel tiles; located by pond by gift shop
· Triflow of Truth by Lia Strell – steel, cement and rose quartz; located across from Palm Canyon
· The Blessing Tree by Melissa Ralston – steel; located in the Bamboo Garden
· Ocean’s Breath by Charles Bronson - copper; located in Lawn Garden
· Untitled Native Peoples by Carolyn Guerra – cement and mixed media; located across from Seeds of Wonder Children’s Garden
· Sculptural Cliché’s by Carolyn Guerra – concrete with ceramic and glass inserts over a concrete foam form; 3 sculptures located in California Gardenscapes and 1 in Hamilton Children’s Garden
The San Diego Fine Art Society is offering “Sculpture in the Garden” group tours by appointment between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM Monday through Friday. Pricing is $25 for adults and $20 for seniors, students and children, which includes admission to the Garden. Weekend tours are available at 11am on Saturday and Sunday. For further information log onto http://sdfas.org or contact April Game, Executive Director of the San Diego Fine Art Society at (858) 205-4354.
The sculptures will be on display at San Diego Botanic Garden until March 1, 2010. The Garden is open from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily, except Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years Day. Admission is $12 for adults, $8 for seniors, students and active military, $6 for children ages 3-12 and free to children ages 2 and younger and Garden members. Parking is $2.
About San Diego Botanic Garden
Set on 36 acres in north coastal San Diego County, the mission of San Diego Botanic Garden, formerly Quail Botanical Gardens, is to inspire people of all ages to connect with plants and nature. The Garden includes nearly 3,500 kinds of plants representing three general plant habitat types: desert collections, Mediterranean collections and subtropical/tropical collections. Demonstration gardens such as the children’s garden, “Seeds of Wonder,” as well as the Hamilton Children’s Garden which opened June 13, 2009, encourage conservation education, focusing on horticultural themes and traditional uses of plants. For more information, visit www.qbgardens.org or www.sdfas.org.
Balboa Park Advance Exhibition and Performance Schedule 2010
Dates and exhibit titles listed in the calendar are subject to change. Before publication, please confirm information with the contacts listed at the end of the exhibition and performance calendar
Current Exhibitions and Performance
Jun 20, 09 thru Jun 20, 10
Motion Mania: An Exhibition to Move Your Mind
The newest hands-on exhibition from the world-famous Exploratorium
Reuben H. Fleet Science Center (619) 238-1233 http://www.rhfleet.org
Nov 7, 09 thru Feb 28, 10
Darwin
A remarkable exhibition developed by the American Museum of Natural History, Darwin, celebrates the life and work of the great 19th-century British naturalist.
San Diego Natural History Museum (619) 232-3821 http://www.sdnhm.org
Opening 2010
Mar 27, 10 thru Sep 5, 10
Dinosaurs
Based on the American Museum of Natural History's latest dinosaur finds, including a stunning array of feathered dinosaurs, this exhibition shows how advanced technology is allowing scientists to look at these fossils in fresh ways.
San Diego Natural History Museum (619) 232-3821 http://www.sdnhm.org
Japanese Friendship Garden–619 232-2721
Mingei International Museum–Martha Ehringer, 619 239-0003 prdir@mingei.org
Museum of Photographic Arts– 619 238-7559 x203 pr@mopa.org
The Old Globe–Samantha Haskins 619 231-1941 x2352 shaskins@theoldglobe.org
Reuben H. Fleet Science Center–Erin Burns, 619 238-1233 x743 eburns@rhfleet.org
San Diego Air & Space Museum– Jessica Packard jpackard@sdasm.org
San Diego Automotive Museum–Paula Brandes, 619 231-2886 paula@sdautomuseum.org
San Diego Hall of Champions–Angela LaChica, 619 234-2544 angelal@sdhoc.com
SDAI–Museum of the Living Artist–Debbie Wells, 619 236-0011 admin2@sandiego-art.org
San Diego Junior Theatre–Theresa Wulf, 619 238-5749 theresa@juniortheatre.com
San Diego Model Railroad Museum–Anna Parra, 619 696-0199 aparra@sdmrm.org
San Diego Museum of Art– 619 696-1946
San Diego Museum of Man– Cyndi Eischen, 619 239-2003 ceischen@museumofman.org
San Diego Natural History Museum–Delle Willett, 619 232-3821 x244 dwillett@sdnhm.org
San Diego Zoo–Public Relations, 619 685-3291 publicrelations@sandiegozoo.org
Spanish Village Art Center–Public Relations, 619 233-9050 svac_board@sbcglobal.net
Spreckels Organ Society–Joe Rodriguez, 619 702-8138 sosorgan@aol.com
Timken Museum of Art–Valerie Lemke, (619) 295-2046 valonsutter@aol.com
Veterans Museum and Memorial Center–Rod Melendez 619 239-2300 sdvmc@pacbell.net
Balboa Park is a San Diego must-see, just minutes from downtown, and ranked as one of the Best Parks in the World. The Park is home to 15 major museums, several performing arts venues, lovely gardens and many other cultural and recreational attractions–including the San Diego Zoo. With a host of cultural institutions laid out among its 1,200 beautiful and lushly planted acres, Balboa Park is the nation’s largest urban cultural park.
Balboa Park Marketing is a program of the Balboa Park Central, a non-profit organization promoting the cultural and recreational use of Balboa Park.
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