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March 2026

Workshop

March 13 to April 3, 2026

Reflections: Material Explorations | 55+ Art Workshops

April 2026
people dining in a seaside restaurant

April 2, 2026

Chef's Dinner: The Study of Peas + Fava | The Kitchen at MCASD

April 11, 2026 at 11:00 am

MCASD x UC San Diego: Art History Graduate Symposium

Family

April 12, 2026 at 11:00 am

Play Day: Nurturing Native Knowledge

a group of people stand in a gallery observing contemporary art. there is a large colorful painting on the wall, and an abstract metal sculpture on a pedestal.

Free

April 12, 2026 at 11:00 am

Free Second Sunday

Mickalene Thomas Le Dejeuner sur l'herbe: Les Trois Femmes Noires

April 16, 2026

Members' Sneak Peek: "Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys"

April 17, 2026

Preview Party: "Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys"

April 18, 2026

Free Public Opening: "Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys"

April 30 to May 17, 2026

ESP Showcase: The San Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts, Altus Schools, Hoover High, The Bishop’s School

May 2026

May 2, 2026

Avant Garde Ball: Larger Than Life

May 3, 2026 at 2:00 pm

MCASD x Mashonda Tifrere: Art As Breath - A Guided Audio Experience

May 8, 2026 at 4:00 pm

ESP Showcase Public Opening

A gathering of photographers

May 10, 2026 at 1:00 pm

MCASD x Yearbook Creative Club: Photo Walk

Free

May 10, 2026 at 2:00 pm

The Shop Presents: Soul Sunday

May 21, 2026 at 9:00 am

ESP Showcase Public Opening: Barona Charter School

May 21 to June 28, 2026

ESP Showcase: Barona Charter School

June 2026

Free

June 6 to June 7, 2026

MCASD x Mortis Studio x Kiku Room: EXPO Design Market

June 14, 2026 at 3:00 pm

MCASD x ArtLeadHER: Essentials on Navigating the Art World

July 2026
A gathering of photographers

July 12, 2026 at 1:00 pm

MCASD x Yearbook Creative Club: Photo Walk

July 24, 2026 at 5:00 pm

MCASD x ArtLeadHER: Creating with Care: Women Artists on Art-Making and Personal Wellness