FALL AT THE MINGEI: WHAT’S ON
EXHIBITIONS, WORKSHOPS AND EVENTS

There’s something for everyone at Mingei. 

October 21, 2019 San Diego, CA - Mingei International Museum continues to pop up around the region, collaborating with local organizations to provide original exhibitions, hands-on workshops and events. The Museum recently opened a brand-new show of contemporary art and craft: METAMORPHOSIS: Allied Craftsmen 2019, now on view at City Gallery at San Diego City College. This juried exhibition features work by members of the Allied Craftsmen of San Diego, the seminal membership-based arts collective originated in San Diego in 1946. METAMORPHOSIS offers visitors the opportunity to discover current work made by local artists from a variety of backgrounds in the categories of fiber, glass, metal, wood, ceramics, furniture, jewelry and mixed media. In addition to the exhibition, there will also be a lunchtime lecture, workshops and demonstrations with artists from Allied Craftsmen of San Diego. This exhibition will be on view through December 5, 2019.

Mingei International Museum has also collaborated with Athenaeum Art Center (AAC) by contributing to a new exhibition at Bread & Salt. Now on view at AAC, selections of Mexican Folk Art from the Museum’s permanent collection includes works emblematic of Mexican popular culture such as Day of the Dead imagery, articulated paper mache dolls, devils, mermaids and more. Mingei objects complement and contrast with other artwork by two Tijuana artists, Cesar Vazquez and Mike Jimenez. This show will be on view through December 12, 2019.

Throughout the fall Mingei International Museum will offer events and hands-on workshops centered around the exhibition METAMORPHOSIS and the Mexican Folk Art installation. Project Runway winner, Ashley Nell Tipton, will teach participants how to create her Frida-Kahlo-inspired signature flower pieces, along with the list full list of events below. 

What’s On
 

• Family Friendly Day of the Dead Celebration at Athenaeum Art Center, Saturday, November 2, 5:30pm - 8:00pm. Visitors are able to paint and embellish their own paper mache skull mask inspired by traditional sugar skulls.  

• Clay Demonstration by ceramist Liz Summerfield at San Diego City College, Wednesday, November 6, 10:30am - 12:00pm and 6:00pm - 7:30pm. Watch clay as it is transformed from its soft, humble beginnings into sturdy, functional objects.

• METAMORPHOSIS and the Art of Sustainability: Mingei Maker Workshops with Allied Craftsmen Members at San Diego City College Saturday, November 9, 10:00am - 3:00pm. Join exhibiting Allied Craftsmen Gail Schneider and Kathy Nida to explore this interaction of art and sustainability by transforming recycled materials into something new.

• Fall Crafter Hours at the Old Globe’s Hattox Hall, Thursday, November 14, 6:00pm - 9:00pm. Take part in three artist-led DIY holiday projects, greenery wreaths, mosaic magnets or tile and metal stamping jewelry, while mingling with Mingei friends.   

• Shop Mingei Holiday Market at Shop Mingei in the Command Center of ARTS DISTRICT Liberty Station, Friday, December 6, 5:00pm - 8:00pm. Sip, mingle and shop for loved ones (and yourself!) from an exciting selection of jewelry, apparel, housewares and more. 

• Make the Cut (Morning): Flower Crowns Fit for Project Runway at Athenaeum Art Center, Saturday, December 7, 10:00am - 1:00pm. Join Project Runway winner Ashley Nell Tipton to learn how to create her Frida Kahlo-inspired signature flower headpiece.    

• Make the Cut (Afternoon): Flower Crowns Fit for Project Runway at Athenaeum Art Center, Saturday, December 7, 2:00pm - 5:00pm. Join Project Runway winner Ashley Nell Tipton to learn how to create her Frida Kahlo-inspired signature flower headpiece. 
   

About Mingei International Museum

Mingei International Museum collects, preserves and exhibits “art of the world, art of the people,” including folk art, craft and design from all eras and cultures. A non-profit institution funded by individuals and community support, the Museum offers inspiring exhibitions and diverse educational programs to more than 100,000 visitors a year. Institutional support for Mingei International Museum is provided by the City of San Diego Commission for Arts and Culture. At the heart of Mingei are stunning exhibitions of folk art, design and craft that exude human creativity and spirit. While our Balboa Park museum is temporarily closed for a major renovation, Mingei remains open for business with pop-up exhibitions, maker events and installations happening across the region, expanding the Museum's potential for collaboration and adding new perspectives. Mingei.org

About Athenaeum Art Center

The Athenaeum Art Center (AAC) opened in 2016 as satellite location of the Athenaeum Music and Art Library in La Jolla. Located in Logan Heights at Bread & Salt, AAC features art and print studios, event spaces, exhibitions, lectures, and concerts. Both Bread & Salt and the AAC have become important art and community centers for the region in recent years, as well as incubators for the San Diego art scene at large.  Ljathenaeum.org

Athenaeum Art Center at Bread & Salt
1955 Julian Ave, San Diego, CA 92113
Hours: Tuesdays & Thursdays 10-4 pm

About Allied Craftsmen

With roots going back to the 1940s, Allied Craftsmen of San Diego is the oldest professional organization of artist craftsmen in the area. Their mission is to present to the public the work of the finest contemporary artists of the region who work in craft media, to foster communication between those artists, and to contribute to a broader community appreciation of contemporary craft by sponsoring and supporting presentations that are made available to students and the public. alliedcraftsmen.org

About City Gallery

City Gallery is a forum for exploring contemporary art in a variety of media. Through innovative exhibitions, the City Gallery engages and inspires the academic population and surrounding San Diego community. sdcity.edu/community/arts-culture

City Gallery at San Diego City College
1508 C Street, San Diego, CA 92101
Gallery Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 12- 4 pm

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