Through the Painted Object Design Challenge workshops held in spring 2023, led by artists Marisol Rendón and Ingram Ober, young participants crafted model sculptures and museum guests voted for their favorite. Rendón and Ober then fabricated the sculpture with the most votes. At Mass Creativity 2023 the "Loving Dragon" was finally revealed as the winner! Paint the "Loving Dragon," a larger-than-life sculpture designed by kids! Admission is $20 adults and $18 children Visit: Thinkplaycreate.org or call 619-233-8792 Regular Hours:Monday 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. Tuesday Closed Wednesday 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. Thursday 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. Friday 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. Sunday 9 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Downtown San Diego's New Children's Museum will reveal its latest giant object to paint Saturday as part of its 11th annual Mass Creativity Day, a community event with live performances and activities.
This weekend in the arts: the third annual North Park Book Fair; "Art for the People" at Oceanside Museum of Art; a City Heights music festival; Black Music Month in Logan Heights; women composers at Le Salon de Musiques; "Destiny of Desire" closes at The Old Globe; and Mass Creativity Day (and a new Painted Object) at The New Children's Museum.
This weekend in the arts: Disco Riot's Queer Mvmnt fest continues with Rogelio Lopez and more; "Twelfth Night" brings Shakespeare's inimitable comedy to the outdoor stage; new art exhibitions in La Jolla; the Mainly Mozart festival across town; Juneteenth celebrations; and middle-grade fiction.