Growing, Preserving, and Engaging: SDMA's Strategic Vision for the Global Arts Conversation

Thursday, June 11

10:00 a.m.

Speaker: Roxana Velásquez, Maruja Baldwin Executive Director and CEO of The San Diego Museum of Art

MOPA@SDMA Joan and Irwin Jacobs Theater

Roxana Velásquez, Maruja Baldwin Executive Director and CEO of The San Diego Museum of Art (SDMA), will present her strategic vision for the institution. Her address will detail plans for the Museum's distinguished collection—its growth, preservation, and accessibility—while outlining SDMA's expanded role as a central cultural anchor and a significant participant in the global arts conversation. This vision emphasizes fostering community engagement, pioneering educational initiatives, and reinforcing SDMA's standing as a world-class center for artistic scholarship.

Following the lecture, guests are invited to enjoy a guided tour led by our docent team.

Please note, this lecture is in-person only and held at the state-of-the-art MOPA@SDMA Joan and Irwin Jacobs Theater in Balboa Park.

$10 members and students | $15 seniors and military | $25 nonmembers

This lecture is presented as a part of the Guest Lecture Series, which offers a platform for renowned scholars and experts from the art world to share their insights and knowledge on topics related to art history, art theory, and the museum’s collections.

Sponsored by The San Diego Museum of Art Docent Council.