Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego (MCASD)

Mcasd's expanded, state-of-the-art la jolla facility features 40,000 square feet of gallery space for exhibitions of the historical holdings and special, temporary exhibitions, which are developed with original research to provide insightful analysis of issues that impact our region and our world. The downtown location features 10,000 square feet for changing Art exhibitions and partnerships. Exhibitions provide the basis for publications, panel discussions, lectures, community events, tours and other supporting programs.

Educational outreach: mcasd partnered with 7 schools with its award-winning esp (extended school partnership) program. Mcasd educators worked with 10 teachers and reached nearly 500 students. At the end of the partnerships, showcases were hosted by mcasd to present students' work. Mcasd education held 13 workshops with over 1,500 visitors. In fiscal 2023 mcasd introduced its new grant-funded initiative "reflections" which is an art-making workshop series designed to serve adults 55 and older.

Permanent collection: the stewardship of mcasd's collection is a key component of its mission. In fiscal 2023, mcasd increased its holdings with 69 works of Art through donation, purchase, and purchase with donated funds. The funds allocated for care of the permanent collection include expenses for insurance, preservation, and conservation. Mcasd shared its collection through the loan of 9 artworks to exhibitions at other museums in San Diego, throughout California, and across the country.