Program areas at 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: the covid-19 pandemic created an obstacle for mcasd's education department. However, mcasd was successful in partnering with 3 schools with its award-winning esp program. Mcasd educators worked with 11 teachers and reached nearly 400 students over zoom. At the end of the partnerships, digital and physical showcases were hosted by mcasd to present their work. Mcasd education held 18 workshops with over 2,100 visitors. We partnered with organizations such as por vida, barrio logan Art and science expo, local schools, and local businesses like utc la jolla.
Permanent collection: the stewardship of mcasd's collection is a key component of its mission. In fiscal 2022, mcasd increased its holdings with 63 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. Additional funds were utilized to increase the efficiency and access to the hvac system in the Museum's main climate-controlled vault space of its foster family Art storage facility. Mcasd shared its collection through the loan of 12 artworks to 8 exhibitions at other museums in San Diego, throughout California, across the country, and internationally.