Muse News for May 18, 2011

Your Museum. Your Art. Your News. May 17 Muse News, 2011 Erin Harrington. Four Fish. Block print. R. Roger Rowe School, grade 6.   Young Art Tours by Student Artists Sunday, May 22, 2011 3:00 p.m. | Museum Galleries Free after Museum admission.   Meet young artists and learn what it is like to participate in this unique exhibition during tours led by students whose artwork is featured in the exhibition, Young Art 2011: Making Multiples. This exhibition of student artwork explores the repetition of images and ideas created by some of San Diego's most talented young artists. The exhibition also features selected prints from the Museum collection, some being shown for the first time, and rare books from the Museum's Library’s Collection. Learn More Madelyn Sanford. Super Sundaes. Acrylic on paper. St. Michael's School, grade 4. Museum Lecture Series: Amy Galpin Friday, May 20, 2011 10:00 a.m. | James S. Copley Auditorium $12 members | $15 nonmembers | $8 students Examine the tremendous impact of Whitman's Leaves of Grass on American culture with Amy Gaplin, Project Curator for American Art, as she makes the case that Whitman's writings provide a lens through which we can understand or "read" American art.  This lecture is in anticipation of a dynamic exhibition of American art drawn from the collections of The San Diego Museum of Art, the Timken Museum of Art, and the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego. The exhibition, entitled Behold America! Art of the United States from Three San Diego Museums will open in the fall of 2012. Lecture sponsored by the Museum Docent Council. Learn More Image: Walt  Whitman Make Your Next Event a Work of Art Consider the Museum for Your Next Event Spaces Available for Private or Corporate Parties For a sopisticated cultural experience, plan your next event at The San Diego Museum of Art. The Museum's world-class art collection, historic architecture, and location in the heart of Balboa Park provide a unique and stunning background for private events. The rotunda and sculpture court and garden are just a few of the areas of the Museum that may be used for all types of events; you're sure to find the perfect space for your event here. For more information, visit the Museum website or contact Sarah today.   Learn More In This Edition Young Art Tours by Student Artists Museum Lecture Series: Amy Galpin Museum as a Venue Also on view Global journey/Local response: works by jean charlot This select group of works highlights the global journey of Jean Charlot and his response to local environments and popular culture. Now through May 29, 2011. Read more. Connecting with us Hours & Admission Calendar of Events Purchase Tickets Donate   Follow us online:     Art enriches life—and even in times like these, it doesn’t have to be a luxury. As a member of The San Diego Museum of Art you’ll enjoy a year of great art and entertainment—with FREE admission, members-only discounts, invitations, museum passes, and more—all starting at just $45! Unsubscribe | Update your preferences | Forward to a friend Copyright © 2011 The San Diego Museum of Art All rights reserved. Thank you for signing up to receive emails from The San Diego Museum of Art. The San Diego Museum of Art 1450 El Prado, Balboa Park P.O. Box 122107 San Diego, CA 92112 Add us to your address book