San Diego Museum Of Art

Collections: the museum's mission is, in part to care for its collections, which includes more than 20,000 works of art. The collection is the museum's greatest asset. Its works of art are displayed on a rotating basis within the museum and are frequently lent to other institutions for exhibition elsewhere. The museum also seeks to acquire art which will enhance its collection. During fiscal year 2024, the museum acquired shadi yousefian's fading memories. This piece draws from the idea that memory is essential to our understanding of our present and that one has to let go of the past in order to be fully engaged in the present. In addition, conservation began on works of art to be featured in future exhibitions, both at the museum and at other institutions.

Programs: the museum offers a broad range of programming throughout the year. These programs include musical performances, films, educational seminars, classes, family days, and lectures and symposia. In fy 24, the museum hosted several film festivals in the mopa space including the san diego international film festival and the san diego asian film festival in addition, the museum sponsored a dozen outreach programs within the community. More than 25,000 visitors participated in these programs throughout the year. Many of these programs were free of charge or included in the price of admission.

Other program services: during the fiscal year ended june 30, 2024, the museum served an audience of approximately 503,000 visitors from local, regional, national and international audiences. The museum produced two issues of its member's magazine. The museum was supported by approximately 6,400 members during the year.