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Day of the Dead Altar
Mingei's annual Day of the Dead Altar honors a Mexican icon.
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Holiday Market by Shop Mingei
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City Heights Finale Event
Join us for a celebration of cultures, art, food music and performance!
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Art Excursion: Tijuana Cultural Center (CECUT)
Day trip to the Tijuana Cultural Center to visit Mingei's off-site exhibition, AMERICAN QUILTS.
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Celebrating Family | Celebrando la Familia
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Shop Mingei Opening Day
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Museum Mash-Up at the New Children’s Museum
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Free Community Weekend
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Treasures Art Sale
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Mingei Makers Workshop
Designed for adults of all skill levels, join Mingei Museum staff to discover your creative side.
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Mingei Makers Workshop
Designed for adults of all skill levels, join Mingei Museum staff to discover your creative side.
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Mini Mingei
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Last Night at Mingei
Celebrate Mingei’s past and our exciting future at this unusual, construction themed grand closing party.
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American Quilts
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Surprised by Beauty
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Family Sunday Pop Up
Art is for Everyone at San Diego City Libraries!
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Family Sunday Pop Up
Art is for Everyone at San Diego City Libraries!
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Family Sunday Pop Up
Art is for Everyone at San Diego City Libraries!
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Family Sunday Pop Up
Art is for Everyone at San Diego City Libraries!
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Family Sunday Pop Up
Art is for Everyone at San Diego City Libraries!
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Family Sunday Pop Up
Art is for Everyone at San Diego City Libraries!
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Family Sunday Pop Up
Art is for Everyone at San Diego City Libraries!
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Family Sunday Pop Up
Art is for Everyone at San Diego City Libraries!
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Family Sunday Pop Up
Art is for Everyone at San Diego City Libraries!
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Family Sunday Pop Up
Art is for Everyone at San Diego City Libraries!
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Family Sunday Pop Up
Art is for Everyone at San Diego City Libraries!
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Family Sunday Pop Up
Art is for Everyone at San Diego City Libraries!
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Family Sunday Pop Up
Art is for Everyone at San Diego City Libraries!
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Trunk Show
Shop from a colorful, bold and lively selection of works by Brazilian typography artist and graphic designer, Yomar Augusto.
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Art of the People Weaving Demonstration #3
Join us for the third installment of this five-part series.
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Educators Open House
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Maru López Trunk Show
Mingei favorite, jewelry designer Maru López, will hold a one-day trunk show during Friday's Lunchtime Lecture.
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Feria del Libro en Tijuana
Mingei's Executive Director and CEO, Rob Sidner, will participate in this year's Feria del Libro de Tijuana.
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Summer Cover to Cover
Deepen your own relationship to books by hearing from local players in the literary scene reflect on their fields.
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Summer Cover to Cover
Deepen your own relationship to books by hearing from local players in the literary scene reflect on their fields.
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Summer Cover to Cover
Deepen your own relationship to books by hearing local players in the literary scene reflect on their fields.
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Summer Cover to Cover
Deepen your own relationship to books by hearing from local players in the literary scene reflect on their fields.
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Summer Cover to Cover
Deepen your own relationship to books by hearing from local players in the literary scene reflect on their fields.
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King Tut Art Excursion
Head north with Mingei friends for the day to explore the Los Angeles California Science Center's KING TUT: Treasures of the Golden Pharaoh exhibition.
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Mingei Turns 40!
We're turning 40!
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Mother’s Day Sale
Shop for mom (or treat yourself!) during The Collectors' Gallery three-day Mother's Day Sale.
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Things We Left Behind
Join us at PANA for an inspiring evening of powerful spoken word and storytelling.
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Crafter Hours
Flex your maker muscles with a fun evening of craft projects, cocktails, appetizers and music!
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Student Craft 2018 Opening Reception
Join us for the Opening Reception of STUDENT CRAFT – Form and Function.
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Lunchtime Lecture – William L. Hawkins
Join Susan Mitchell Crawley for a deeper look into Hawkins and the self-taught movement.
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Bookin’ Good – A Beginners Book-Binding Workshop
Discover the art of book binding with a beginner’s introduction led by Mingei Outreach Coordinator and Education Specialist, artist Charles Thunyakij.
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Book Arts + Printmaking – A Two-Day Workshop
Learn about book arts and printmaking during this two-day workshop organized by Mingei in partnership with the Athenaeum Art Center in Logan Heights.
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Book Arts + Printmaking – A Two-Day Workshop
Learn about book arts and printmaking during this two-day workshop organized by Mingei in partnership with the Athenaeum Art Center in Logan Heights.
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Student Craft
Form and Function
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Lunchtime Lecture – Plains Indian Ledger Art
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Art of the People Weaving Demonstration #2
Learn the art of Karen weaving in the second installment of this joint series.
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Jennifer Luce Architecture Talk
Join us for an hour-long talk with celebrated local architect, Jennifer Luce of LUCE et studio.
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Open House San Diego 2018
Enjoy FREE admission all weekend long at Mingei in celebration of this year's Open House San Diego.
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Open House San Diego 2018
Enjoy FREE admission all weekend long at Mingei in celebration of this year's Open House San Diego.
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Sacra/Profana’s Building Bridges Between Nations
The next concert in Sacra/Profana's 9th season will feature Ernst Krenek, Benjamin Britten and Rainer Rilke.
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William L. Hawkins
An Imaginative Geography
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Mini Mingei
Join us for story time at the Museum!
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Mini Mingei
Join us for story time at the Museum!
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Mini Mingei
Join us for story time at the Museum!
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Mini Mingei
Join us for story time at the Museum!
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Mini Mingei
Join us for story time at the Museum!
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Mini Mingei
Join us for story time at the Museum!
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Mini Mingei
Join us for story time at the Museum!
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Mini Mingei
Join us for story time at the Museum!
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Mini Mingei
Join us for story time at the Museum!
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Mini Mingei
Join us for story time at the Museum!
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Mini Mingei
Join us for story time at the Museum!
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Mini Mingei
Join us for story time at the Museum!
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Mini Mingei
Join us for story time at the Museum!
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Valentine’s Day Jewelry Sale
Get up to 15% off all store jewelry this weekend!
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Valentine’s Day Jewelry Sale
Get up to 15% off all store jewelry this weekend!
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Valentine’s Day Jewelry Sale
Get up to 15% off all store jewelry this weekend!
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Valentine’s Day Jewelry Sale
Get up to 15% off all store jewelry this weekend!
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Indiri Collection Trunk Show
Shop these gorgeous fair trade, sterling silver pieces on February 17th!
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Israel
70 Years of Craft & Design
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Weaving Demonstration
Join Melissa Cody, a fourth-generation weaver, for a demo alongside the art in the galleries.
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Woven Women – a Discussion with Navajo Weavers
Join us for a special talk with Melissa Cody and her mother Lola Cody, two generations of Navajo weavers exploring the history and importance of this art form.
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Educators Preview – Voluminous Art
Educators at all levels are invited to attend a special preview of Mingei’s new exhibition VOLUMINOUS ART – Treasures from San Diego's University Libraries!
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FILM SCREENING: UMI YAMA AIDA
Join us for a film screening of Masaaki Miyazawa's Japanese documentary Umi Yama Aida (In Between Mountains and Oceans).
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Voluminous Art
Treasures from San Diego's University Libraries
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Santa Fe Art Excursion
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Porfirio Gutiérrez Trunk Show & Demonstration
Join us for an immersive weekend with master dyer and weaver, Porfirio Gutiérrez.
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Porfirio Gutiérrez Trunk Show & Demonstration
Join us for an immersive weekend with master dyer and weaver, Porfirio Gutiérrez.
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NUNO Trunk Show
Come shop NUNO on January 19th and 20th for scarves, shawls and learn more about their unique process!
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NUNO Trunk Show
Come shop NUNO on January 19th and 20th for scarves, shawls and learn more about their unique process!
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Professional Development Workshop for Educators
Mingei International Museum invites educators to a FREE professional development workshop held at Fay Elementary.
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Weaving Demonstration
Join us in the galleries for a demonstration of Oaxacan traditional weaving with artisan Porfirio Gutiérrez.
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Lunchtime Lecture & Natural Dye Demonstration
Join us for a natural dye demonstration and talk with Porfirio Gutiérrez, Zapotec Master Weaver to hear how he is preserving traditional processes in a modern world.
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Film Screening: Claremont Modern
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Lunchtime Lecture
Learn about the pre-Columbian objects presented in ART OF THE AMERICAS from Dr. Janet Esser, art historian and Professor Emerita of San Diego State University.
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Educators Preview
Educators at all levels are invited to attend a special preview of Mingei’s new exhibition WEAVING A PATH - Navajo Women and the Feminine Ethos.
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Lunchtime Lecture
Celebrate the opening of WEAVING A PATH with this special lecture and exhibition preview.
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Members’ Reception
Join other Museum Members in opening the new exhibition, KANTHA - Recycled and Embroidered Textiles of Bengal. Refreshments will be served.
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Cochineal, A Red to Dye For
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Lunchtime Lecture
Presented by the artist herself, learn more about the over seven decades of jewelry and adornment made by Arline Fisch.
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Lunchtime Lecture
Celebrate the opening of KANTHA with this special lecture presented by John Gillow.
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Trunk Show
Featuring the work of Japanese glass artist, Nitta Yoshiko.
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Member Open House
Enjoy a special morning of appreciation for members and celebrate the exhibition ARLINE FISCH - One of a Kind.
College Educators Open House
Join us for an evening at the Museum specifically dedicated to college educators!
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Pre-Columbian Bites
In partnership with Pisco Rotisserie & Cevicheria, enjoy the traditional flavors of Peru among the pre-Columbian vessels and plates that held them.
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Kids Free in October
Kids 12 and under receive free admission with paid adult admission to 40+ museums during the month of October.
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Weaving a Path
Navajo Women and the Feminine Ethos
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End of Summer Sale
Save up to 15% off in The Collectors' Gallery September 22-24.
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PST: LA/LA Free Day
See ART OF THE AMERICAS – Pre-Columbian Art from Mingei’s Collection for free as part of Pacific Standard Time: LA/LA Free Day.
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CAMARADA: CALYPSO HEAT
2017-18 Mingle @ Mingei Concert Series
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CAMARADA: TE AMO TANGO
2017-18 Mingle @ Mingei Concert Series
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CAMARADA: FANFARE
2017-18 Mingle @ Mingei Concert Series
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Art, Commerce, and Design
Explore contemporary themes of retail environments and graphic design in a series of quickfire presentations. Refreshments will be served.
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Members’ Reception
Join other Museum Members in opening the new exhibition, ART OF THE AMERICAS - Pre-Columbian Art from Mingei's Collection. Refreshments will be served.
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Harvest Celebration
Harvest Celebration, a happy-hour social, is presented by the Hellenic Cultural Society of San Diego.
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Indiri Collection Trunk Show
Shop Indiri Collection artisan crafted sterling silver jewelry from Bali August 18 & 19!
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Indiri Collection Trunk Show
Shop Indiri Collection artisan crafted sterling silver jewelry from Bali August 18 & 19!
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Lunchtime Lecture
Hear about the pre-Columbian jewelry on view in ART OF THE AMERICAS from Robert Liu, Coeditor of Ornament Magazine.
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Indonesian Shadow Puppets
An intimate exhibition in the Museum’s Theater Gallery featuring a selection of shadow puppets from Indonesia.
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Educators’ Fall Preview
Mingle at the Museum for an evening dedicated to educators!
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Kantha
Recycled and Embroidered Textiles of Bengal
Featuring approximately 40 kantha (decorative stitched quilting made from recycled sari) from the Museum's permanent collection.
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Art of the Americas
Pre-Columbian Art from Mingei's Collection
Part of the Getty Center-led initiative Pacific Standard Time: LA/LA, this exhibition offers the most comprehensive presentation to date of the Museum’s significant holdings of objects used by people from the ancient cultures of Mexico, Central and South America.
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Graceful Strokes: A Beginners Calligraphy Workshop
Join us for a beginner’s workshop on Japanese Calligraphy taught by San Diego Fellow Calligrapher member, Helen Lebowitz.
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The Neon Museum
In conjunction with KANBAN, Tracey Sprague, Collections Specialist from The Neon Museum in Las Vegas, will give a talk on her unique institution and its collection.
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Summer by Design
Jennifer Luce, FAIA, Principal at Luce et Studio will discuss how she considers the integration of signage into her work, and the Museum’s coming renovation.
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Summer by Design
Alexis O’Banion will moderate a talk on design with Don Hollis from Hollis Brand Culture, Stacey Edelstein from Raygun and MaeLin and Amy Levine from Visual Asylum.
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Summer by Design
Enjoy a screening of the 2014 film, Sign Painters. Following, featured local artist Rodrick Treece will discuss the film, his work, and demonstrate his process.
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Summer by Design
Sean McCoy of Glanz Signing and Graphics will be joined by Mingei’s Design Services Manager, Alexis O’Banion, to discuss their on-going collaboration.
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Summer by Design
Dr. Hiroko Johnson, will present on traditional Kanji script. Following, Phoebe and Roxy from San Diego Letters will discuss their work and love of letters.
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Free Tuesday
On the third Tuesday of each month, Mingei International Museum extends free admission to all.
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Free Tuesday
On the third Tuesday of each month, Mingei International Museum extends free admission to all.
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Free Tuesday
On the third Tuesday of each month, Mingei International Museum extends free admission to all.
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Free Tuesday
On the third Tuesday of each month, Mingei International Museum extends free admission to all.
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Free Tuesday
On the third Tuesday of each month, Mingei International Museum extends free admission to all.
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Free Tuesday
On the third Tuesday of each month, Mingei International Museum extends free admission to all.
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Free Tuesday
On the third Tuesday of each month, Mingei International Museum extends free admission to all.
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Free Tuesday
On the third Tuesday of each month, Mingei International Museum extends free admission to all.
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Free Tuesday
On the third Tuesday of each month, Mingei International Museum extends free admission to all.
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Free Tuesday
On the third Tuesday of each month, Mingei International Museum extends free admission to all.
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Free Tuesday
On the third Tuesday of each month, Mingei International Museum extends free admission to all.
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Free Tuesday
On the third Tuesday of each month, Mingei International Museum extends free admission to all.
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Free Tuesday
On the third Tuesday of each month, Mingei International Museum extends free admission to all.
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Free Tuesday
On the third Tuesday of each month, Mingei International Museum extends free admission to all.
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Free Tuesday
On the third Tuesday of each month, Mingei International Museum extends free admission to all.
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Family Sunday
Don’t miss our monthly event just for families!
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Family Sunday
Don’t miss our monthly event just for families!
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Family Sunday
Don’t miss our monthly event just for families!
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Family Sunday
Don’t miss our monthly event just for families!
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Family Sunday
Don’t miss our monthly event just for families!
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Family Sunday
Don’t miss our monthly event just for families!
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Family Sunday
Don’t miss our monthly event just for families!
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Family Sunday
Don’t miss our monthly event just for families!
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Family Sunday
Don’t miss our monthly event just for families!
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Family Sunday
Don’t miss our monthly event just for families!
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Family Sunday
Don’t miss our monthly event just for families!
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Family Sunday
Don’t miss our monthly event just for families!
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Family Sunday
Don’t miss our monthly event just for families!
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Family Sunday
Don’t miss our monthly event just for families!
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Arline Fisch
One of a Kind
Featuring jewelry, body ornaments and a collection of knitted and crocheted wire hanging flowers and sea creatures by internationally-renowned artist, Arline Fisch.
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Member Mixer: TRAPPINGS
Gather for a special members-only program for TRAPPINGS! Mingle with the lenders and join an exclusive exhibition tour with Director, Rob Sidner.
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Members’ Reception
Join other Museum Members and be among the first to preview the new exhibition, TRAPPINGS - Homage to the Horse and Other Steeds. Refreshments will be served.
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Mother’s Day Jewelry Sale
Save up to 15% off on all jewelry this weekend in The Collectors' Gallery.
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Fiddle Fish Trunk Show
Meet Jessica and shop her unique product line of handmade soy candles, goat's milk soaps and soothing bath soaks.
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Professional Development Workshop for Educators
Mingei International Museum invites educators to a free professional development workshop held at Baker Elementary!
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Balboa Park After Dark
This summer, Balboa Park comes alive after 5. On Fridays from July 7-September 1, enjoy extended evening hours until 8pm at Mingei. Special $5 admission after 5pm!
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Balboa Park After Dark
This summer, Balboa Park comes alive after 5. On Fridays from July 7-September 1, enjoy extended evening hours until 8pm at Mingei. Special $5 admission after 5pm!
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Balboa Park After Dark
This summer, Balboa Park comes alive after 5. On Fridays from July 7-September 1, enjoy extended evening hours until 8pm at Mingei. Special $5 admission after 5pm!
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Balboa Park After Dark
This summer, Balboa Park comes alive after 5. On Fridays from July 7-September 1, enjoy extended evening hours until 8pm at Mingei. Special $5 admission after 5pm!
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Balboa Park After Dark
This summer, Balboa Park comes alive after 5. On Fridays from July 7-September 1, enjoy extended evening hours until 8pm at Mingei. Special $5 admission after 5pm!
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Balboa Park After Dark
This summer, Balboa Park comes alive after 5. On Fridays from July 7-September 1, enjoy extended evening hours until 8pm at Mingei. Special $5 admission after 5pm!
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Balboa Park After Dark
This summer, Balboa Park comes alive after 5. On Fridays from July 7-September 1, enjoy extended evening hours until 8pm at Mingei. Special $5 admission after 5pm!
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Balboa Park After Dark
This summer, Balboa Park comes alive after 5. On Fridays from July 7-September 1, enjoy extended evening hours until 8pm at Mingei. Special $5 admission after 5pm!
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Balboa Park After Dark
This summer, Balboa Park comes alive after 5. On Fridays from July 7-September 1, enjoy extended evening hours until 8pm at Mingei. Special $5 admission after 5pm!
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A is for Art
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Trappings
Homage to the Horse and Other Steeds
Featuring objects from around the globe that celebrate the speed, power and serviceability of the horse and other noble beasts of burden.
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Treasures Art Sale: BEADS
An exclusive sale of special treasures - rare beads and beaded objects that were donated to the Museum but not accessioned into the collection.
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Members’ Reception
Join other Museum Members and be the first to preview the new exhibition, KANBAN - Traditional Shop Signs of Japan. Refreshments will be served.
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Fiber Knotting
Inspired by the work and process presented in SANDY SWIRNOFF – Knotted Fiber Jewelry, learn about the artist’s process while making your own macramé wall hanging.
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Walls, Bold And Bright
Patricia Cué explores the design, craft and value of a colorful and unique form of advertising from Mexico.
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Sandy Swirnoff Artist Demonstration and Discussion
Join jewelry artist Sandy Swirnoff for a demonstration of the process involved in making the intricate pieces in SANDY SWIRNOFF – Knotted Fiber Jewelry.
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Lunchtime Lecture and Exhibition Preview
Special speaker Alan Scott Pate, guest curator and researcher, joins us for an exclusive first look at KANBAN – Traditional Shop Signs of Japan.
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Kanban
Traditional Shop Signs of Japan
Created from wood, bamboo, iron, paper, fabric, gold leaf and lacquer, these unique objects are a rich fusion of art and commerce.
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Educators Preview
Educators at all levels are invited to attend a special preview of Mingei’s new exhibition Kanban - Traditional Shop Signs of Japan before it opens to the public.
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Gustavo Romero and Massimo Somenzi
San Diego Native Gustavo Romero and Massimo Somenzi present a Schubert program featuring piano sonatas and music for four hands.
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Valentine’s Jewelry Pop-up
Shop international and local jewelry artists this Valentine’s weekend.
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Valentine’s Jewelry Pop-up
Shop international and local jewelry artists this Valentine’s weekend.
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Japan with Mingei
Join Director Rob Sidner and an intimate group of Museum friends on a two-week trip exploring the roots of "mingei" through Tokyo and Kyoto, Japan.
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Collecting Layers of Brilliance
Join us for a special discussion with the lenders to the LAYERS OF BRILLIANCE exhibition.
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Amba Gallery Trunk Show
Get a firsthand look at Amba Gallery's unique contemporary designs and traditional textiles of India.
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Sandy Swirnoff Exhibition Walkthrough and Discussion
Enjoy an exclusive walkthrough and discussion with Sandy Swirnoff.
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Tools and Utensils
Join us for a talk on the TOOLS AND UTENSILS exhibition, presented by the co-curators, Mingei’s Director, Rob Sidner and Exhibition Designer, Jerry Maloney.
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NOTE ITINERARY CHANGE: MorYork Gallery and Birtcher Share House
Enjoy a morning of unexpected art at MorYork Gallery in Los Angeles and an afternoon visiting the home, private collection and gardens of a recent Mingei lender.
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Julia Vari in Concert
The Consulate General of Mexico, San Diego in collaboration with Mingei International Museum presents #ProyectoLaBaja and Julia Vari in concert.
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Sandy Swirnoff
Knotted Fiber Jewelry
Featuring 30 necklaces and bracelets that reveal Sandy Swirnoff’s passion for nature, color, and texture.
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Day of the Dead Altar
9th Annual Day of the Dead Altar
9th Annual Day of the Dead Altar, honoring singer-songwriter José Alfredo Jiménez (1926 –1973).