How will we know it’s us without our past?
Current & Upcoming Exhibitions
In Plain Sight: Mexicano|Chicano Stories in San Diego
February 10 - May 20, 2018
The history of Mexicans, Mexican-Americans, and
Chicanos as contributors to San Diego’s cultural, political, and military
history has often been unrecognized or overlooked. In Plain Sight: Mexicano|Chicano Stories in San Diego documents the
roles of individuals and families in building community and contributing to
civic life during the twentieth century. The exhibition explores five core
stories: La Jolla’s Pottery Canyon, a San Diego Historic Landmark; Chicano Park,
a National Historic Landmark; Dr. Ramon Ruiz, 1998 honoree of the National
Endowment for the Humanities; Latina “telephone monitors” working for the U.S.
Office of Censorship during World War II, and the Lemon Grove school
desegregation case. Additional dimensions of the project include works by
contemporary Latinx artists reflecting on the cultural and social issues raised
by the narratives, and a student photography project conducted in collaboration
with Outside the Lens.
Curated by Natasha Bonilla Eckholm and Rebecca H. Morales Ph.D.
This project was made possible with support from California Humanities, a nonprofit partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Additional support provided by Eric and Marjorie Van Young, Ruth Covell, Nell Waltz, the Florence Riford Fund of the San Diego Foundation, and ArtWorks San Diego. Institutional support provided by the City of San Diego’s Commission for Arts & Culture and by the Members of the La Jolla Historical Society.
La Jolla Canyons: Place, Diversity, Connections
June 9 – September 2, 2018
The canyons of La Jolla are the microcosm of San Diego of historic, ecological, political and social factors. This exhibit explores questions and provides background information that allows us to examine multiple issues in a layered approach that sets the canyons in the midst of our urban environment and daily existence. Geography, geology, wildlife habitation, plant habitation, watershed characteristics, fire issues, and social history are interrelated aspects of the canyons that share and shape the urban landscape and influence planning and public policy. This context allows viewers and participants the opportunity to consider the natural environment and assess its role in future social structure and urban planning, and to understand how daily acts like driving and water use are related to this unique environment.
Curated by Susan Krzywicki
Major funding for this exhibition provided by Sandy and Dave Erickson. Additional support provided by Margie and John H. Warner Jr. and by Judith Haxo. Institutional support provided by the City of San Diego’s Commission for Arts & Culture and by the Members of the La Jolla Historical Society.