MINGEI INTERNATIONAL TO OPEN FOR MEMORIAL DAY

DATE: May 3, 10

For the first time in its nearly 32-year history, Mingei International Museum in Balboa Park will open on Memorial Day, Monday, May 31, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The day’s events will feature live performance of American piano music between 1 and 3 p.m. Selections will include ragtime, music by Fats Waller and George Gershwin, traditional songs and popular standards. Also planned in honor of the holiday is a gift from The Collectors’ Gallery Museum store with every purchase of $25 or more. Shoppers will receive a copy of the Museum’s colorful publication, American Expressions of Liberty – Art of the People, by the People, for the People.

“Opening this Memorial Day is a first for the Museum,” says Director Rob Sidner. “We look forward to offering visitors to Balboa Park an enriching family experience.”

On view at the Museum are ¡VIVA MÉXICO! – Heroes and Artisans, SONABAI – Another Way of Seeing, FISCH OUT OF WATER – Sea Creatures of Arline Fisch, TRANSFORMED BY FIRE – June Schwarcz Enamel Vessels and FIFTY-SIX CHINESE HATBOXES – and one hat!


Located at 1439 El Prado in Balboa Park, Mingei International Museum’s regular hours are Tuesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Admission is $7 for adults, $5 for seniors and $4 for students and active military with ID. For information, call 619-239-0003 or visit www.mingei.org.

Mingei International Museum exhibits folk art, craft and design from all eras and cultures of the world. It features Southern California’s largest and richest collection of mingei – art of the people. Mingei International Museum is funded in part by The City of San Diego Commission for Arts and Culture and The County of San Diego Community Enhancement Program.

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