Muse News September 7, 2011

Your Museum. Your Art. Your News. Muse News September 8, 2011 Gustav Stickley's model dining room.    4 Days left to see the Gustav Stickley Exhibition Closing Sunday, September 11 Free after Museum admission   Don't miss your last chance to see Gustav Stickley and the American Arts and Crafts Movement, closing this Sunday, September 11. Described as "a stunning coup" by San Diego Magazine, and "an elegant installation of Arts and Crafts period furnishings" by Uptown News,  this exhibition features more than 100 objects, mostly from private collections.  Woodworker West says this exhibition "illuminates the vibrant identity of the 'craftsman' style."  Don’t miss this chance to experience this for yourself. Closing in just 4 days, on Sunday, July 11, this exhibition of fine craftsman furniture is both beautiful and functional, offering something for everyone. Read More Electric lantern No 777, designed c. 1908. Gustav Stickley, American. Craftsman Workshops, c. 1903-1916, manufacturer. Copper and glass.Crab Tree Farm.  Lecture by Roxana Velasquez: From the Golden Age of Sacred Painting to Modernity Friday, September 16 | 10:00 a.m. $12 members | $15 nonmembers | $8 students Hear about the long, rich history of Spanish art in the context of From El Greco to Dali, on view now through November 6 at the Museum, the only US venue to show the exhibition. This lecture will be presented by Roxana Velásquez, Maruja Baldwin Director of the Museum, and will focus on the 5 centuries of Spanish art featured in this exhibition, from the golden age of Charles V through the modern period, exploring subjects from church to royalty, religious to secular, and traditional to avant-garde. Don't miss the opportunity to see this exhibition at the only U.S. venue, and hear about the works on view from an expert on Spanish art.     Read More Pablo Picasso. Fancoise in an Armchair, 1949. OPil on canvas. Perez Simon Collection. Family Drop-In Day | Exploring Asian Art Sunday, September 18 | 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Free after Museum admission Each Family Drop-In Day has a unique theme, art project, and tour that focuses on a specific part of our collection. Activities include games and touchable objects, Search-and-Find activities, family-friendly, docent-led tours, and art-making. They are held the third Sunday of every month, from 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. and are recommended for families with children 6 to 12 years of age.   Read More In This Edition Stickley Exhibition Closing Soon Roxana Velásquez on Spanish Art Family Drop-In Day September Docent tour schedule American Art Tues | 3:00 p.m. El Greco to Dalí Tues | 1:00 p.m. Wed | 2:00 p.m. Thur | 11:00 a.m. Fri | 2:00 p.m. Sat | 11:00 a.m. Sun | 2:00 p.m. European Art 1500-1900 Thurs | 2:00 p.m. Sat | 2:00 p.m. 20th Century Art Tues | 2:00 p.m. Sat | 1:00 p.m. Southeast African Art Wed | 11:00 a.m. Asian Art Tues | 11:00 a.m. Fri (30th) | 11:00 a.m. Sun | 1:00 p.m. Learn More 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