Whether you’re seeking community or a different way to spend your downtime, there’s no better place to find it than MCASD.
Join today to enjoy unlimited admission, exclusive events, and a deeper connection to the art of our time.
June 14 to June 15, 2025
Browar Lobby, Axline Court, Gartner Court, Prebys Education Center, McGrath Terrace
Free
This event is wheelchair accessible. MCASD welcomes services animals in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). No animals are allowed except trained service animals. Pets, comfort animals, and emotional support animals are not permitted. If you have questions on accommodations for this program, e-mail info@mcasd.org
EXPO is a two-day event series at The Museum of Contemporary Art in San Diego built to showcase the best of Publishing, Design, Music, and more within San Diego and its neighboring communities.
At its core, EXPO is an exchange of ideas, networking, and collaboration meant to encourage meaningful connection, and it is guided by MCASD’s mission to inspire expansive thinking and an inclusive world through contemporary art. Through this unified mission, EXPO fosters collaboration, celebrates creativity, and promotes inclusivity within our neighboring communities and bi-national region.
This is an ALL AGES and FREE event hosted at MCASD with Mortis Studio. RSVP is recommended but not required.
Gallery admission is 50% off all day on June 14 & 15 when purchased at the front desk.
10 – 11AM: Members, enjoy an exclusive preview each day! Be the first in to browse all EXPO 2025 vendors and commemorative merch from The Shop and enjoy refreshments, 10% off from select vendors, and a chance to win a $700+ giveaway bundle of EXPO-exclusive items each day during the preview.
Join us in Gartner Court for Daytime DJ sets curated by Chapter One Records, a vinyl store based out of Los Angeles.
Saturday, 6/14
Sunday, 6/15
Ed Templeton: Wires Crossed Book Signing
WHEN: Saturday, June 14 from 1 – 3PM
WHERE: McGrath Terrace
Meet professional skateboarder, contemporary artist, and photographer Ed Templeton during his first in-person book signing for Ed Templeton: Wires Crossed, published by non-profit publisher Aperture. Copies will be available for purchase.
First come, first serve until capacity is reached.
Film Screenings: Swampy’s Diaries
WHEN: Sunday, June 15 from 12 – 1PM and 3 – 4PM
“The first time I watched Swampy's Diaries it felt like I clicked on a show I wasn't supposed to see. Each episode feels like a visual mixtape, full of hallucinations of landscapes, faces and fleeting moments. Every frame is somewhere between dream and memory. Swampy is able to capture people in moments of raw immediacy and humor, yet invites a deeper interpretation, challenging the viewer to find meaning in the beautiful subconscious. Part road movie, part art house, part found travelogue, Swampy's Diaries stand as a tribute to movement, camaraderie, and the poetry of getting lost.” - Taylor of Mortis Studios
Location: Offsite at The Soap Factory (2995 Commercial St., San Diego, CA 92113)
Join us at EXPO After Dark, an offsite celebration that brings us all together through world-class music acts and an immersive visual experience.
Curated by MCASD, Mortis Studio, and Hotbed, local music community & collective, the lineup features Life on Planets, a Surprise guest, and Phonetik (AMZEL b2b PTTG of Hotbed).
This event also features an exclusive launch of our EXPO merch and special MCASD Membership promotions.
This event is 21+ and food and drinks are available for purchase at the venue.
MCASD Members: Don't forget to use your code at checkout for discounted tickets.
Not yet a Member? Join Our Community and enjoy the perks!
Mortis Studio: Our boutique agency occupies the space where commercial meets creativity. We are dedicated
to staying at the vanguard of cultural trends and pushing the boundaries of what is possible. In today’s fast-paced and ever-evolving digital landscape, staying ahead of the curve is crucial for success. Thus, we strive to challenge ourselves and our clients to think beyond the conventional and embrace the unconventional. We cordially invite you to partake in this exciting journey of creative exploration and business growth with us.
Thank you to our partners and sponsors for EXPO 2025: Mortis Studio, Chapter One Records, Hotbed, The Soap Factory, Gray Area Foundation, Novo Dia Wellness, and Cardioid Bass Systems.
EXPO After Dark
Top: Photography: Kat Caudle for Stacy Keck Photo LLC
