Muse News July 14, 2011

Your Museum. Your Art. Your News. Muse News July 14, 2011 Salvador Dalí. The Ascension of Christ (detail), 1958. Oil on canvas. Pérez Simón Collection.    Now Open: From El Greco to Dalí Now through November 6, 2011 Free after Museum Admission   The wait is over! The Museum's newest exhibition, From El Greco to Dalí: Great Spanish Masters from the Pérez Simón Collection, is now open to the public. Spanning five centuries, this selection of works by some of the world’s most celebrated artists illustrates a splendid chapter in the history of Spanish art. While visiting, you'll discover artists little-known in the U.S., such as Manuel Barrón y Carrillo and Julio Romero de Torres. Don't miss what could be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see From El Greco to Dalí, a selection of 64 works drawn from one of the world's finest private collections.  Learn More Image: Laureano Barrau Buñol. After the Swim (detail), 1913. Oil on canvas. Pérez Simón Collection. Culture & Cocktails: From El Greco to Dalí Thursday, July 21, 2011 | 7:00 - 10:00 p.m. Free for Members | $15 Nonmembers Gear up for some enticing flamenco and savor a smooth Spanish sangria cocktail. Make and don a Spanish fascinator (a stylish headpiece) with the ladies from Party Hats Entertainment or peruse the funky frocks at our vintage pop-up store, courtesy of EA Vintage. On your way out, stop for some tapas at the Spanish food truck before heading to the after-party at Cafe Sevilla. Learn More Become a Museum Docent Training Program begins this fall The Museum is now enrolling individuals in the next Docent Training Program, starting September 7, 2011. The program covers a broad history of art, with a focus on the Museum’s permanent collection. Classes are held at the Museum on Monday and Wednesday afternoons from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., September through May. For more information, email Ruth Broudy, Manager of Docent Programs, or call 619.696.1953. Learn More In This Edition Now Open: From El Greco to Dalí Culture & Cocktails: From El Greco to Dalí Become a Museum Docent gallery Events Acquisition At Auction On July 28, experience the stimulating Acquisition at Auction, an exclusive event  for Gallery Members. For the event Museum curators will present their choice of works from three different price points. Those in attendance will also enjoy a mock auction simulating how the Museum acquires new works. Learn More        VIP area for Gallery        Members During Culture & Cocktails, July 21, 2011 Cafe Sevilla will be hosting a VIP lounge for Gallery members. VIP benefits include hosted appetizers and champagne. Want in? Join today! Email Amy Britt or call 619.696.1928.   Connecting with us Hours & Admission Calendar of Events Purchase Tickets Donate Follow us online:     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