Great for families, youth and creatives of all ages!
We encourage you to bring the entire household to view the inspiring floral exhibition as well as enjoy the popular Garden of Activities, a floral-themed hands-on space led by SDMA Museum educators. This activity space is held in the Museum’s Sculpture Garden – and inside one museum gallery- and allows guests to experiment with a new skill by participating in individual or collaborative art-making activities.
The Garden of Activities is always FREE for Art Alive general admission ticketholders! Please consider deepening your support during Art Alive and support the Museum’s mission by becoming a Garden of Activities sponsor with your donation:
$20,000 - Seeds of Inspiration Title Sponsor
Only one available! The Seeds of Inspiration Title Sponsor supports the entire Garden of Activities as a philanthropic leader. Please call Lani Curtis at 619.696.1940 to donate at this level.
$10,000 - Family Day at the Garden Sponsor
Family Day at the Garden Sponsors make possible the special Family Day activities and family-friendly surprises to the Garden of Activities on Sunday, April 26, 2026.
$5,000 - Garden of Activities Studio Gallery
Sponsor the Garden of Activities Studio Gallery to support the in-gallery art-making activities available throughout Art Alive weekend.
$2,500 - Bring a Garden Booth to Life
Sponsor a Garden of Activities Booth and support one of the hands-on art experiences taught by our Museum educators during the Garden of Activities.
$1,000 - Sponsor an Educator
Sponsor an Educator and ensure all Garden of Activites participants have access to our world-class Museum educators during the Garden of Activities.
Custom Amount - Garden of Activities Donation
Enter any amount in the custom donation field at the right to make a gift in support of the Garden of Activities.
Donors to the Garden of Activities will be recognized throughout Art Alive with signage and digital listings. Donors to the Garden of Activities receive no tickets or material benefits and are fully tax-deductible.