Muse News September 20, 2011

Your Museum. Your Art. Your News. Muse News September 20, 2011 Joan Miro. Women Before the Moon, 1944. Pastel and gouache on canvas. Perez Simon Collection.   First Friday Films: For Whom the Bell Tolls Friday, October 7 | 7:00 p.m. Pre-Film Lecture | 8:00 p.m. Film $5 members, students, military, seniors | $10 nonmembers   The Spanish Civil War had a tremendous impact on many leading artists and writers in Europe. In conjunction with From El Greco to Dali, Sandie Holhuin, Associate Professor of History at the University of Oklahoma, will speak about this 20th century conflict and its reverberations throughout the art world. After her talk, audiences can enjoy the film adaptation of Ernest Hemingway's classic novel, For Whom the Bell Tolls starring classic film stars Gary Cooper and Ingrid Bergman. Read More Educator Open House Monday, October 3 | 4:00 p.m. Free for educators with RSVP Educators are invited to this once-a year preview of Museum education programs and teacher resources. Attendees will learn about exhibitions and programs at the Museum during the 2011/2012 school year. Sample art projects and other curriculum resources will be available. RSVP by Friday September 30 by sending us an email with your first and last name and the name of your school or educational institution. Want more information about educator resources, programs, and events? Update your preferences to include special-interest emails for educators.   Read More Pablo Picasso. Fancoise in an Armchair, 1949. OPil on canvas. Perez Simon Collection. Bus Tour to the Huntington Library Thursday, October 6 $50 AAC members/$60 non-AAC members Take a chartered bus tour with the  Asian Arts Council to The Huntington Library to view Chinese, Bonsai, and Zen Gardens, as well as the exhibition The House that Sam Built: Sam Maloof and Art in the Pomona Valley. Please note the Japanese Garden will be closed for renovation. To reserve your space, please email Theresa Lai, Asian Arts Council Travel Coordinator, or call (619) 234-8683. Sponsored by the Asian Arts Council. Read More In This Edition First Friday Films: For Whom the Bell Tolls Educator Open House Bus Tour to Huntington Library The Gallery at SD Space 4 Art Thursday, September 29 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.   Called a “utopian space for artists” by SignOnSanDiego, Space 4 Art is an East Village collective space designed by artists for artists to work, and in some cases live, together in a collaborative and inspiring space. Members of The Gallery will be taking an exclusive tour of the studios and meeting some of these artists. Already a member of The Gallery? RSVP now. Interested in membership? Email Amy Britt now and join us at this event for free. Learn More Connect 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