Spring in San Diego means Art Alive at The San Diego Museum of Art.

Spring in San Diego means Art Alive at The San Diego Museum of Art. A loved and eagerly anticipated tradition, Art Alive celebrates it’s 36th year and the stunning works of art on display in the Museum with more than 100 floral interpretations created by top local and national designers. This year marks the return of three-time Rotunda Designer Carlos Franco of Green Fresh Florals, who will use his spectacular inventiveness to transform the John M. and Sally B. Thornton Rotunda into “surrealist dream of sunris and sunset” entitled FloraMorphic: A Sky of Colors.

Museum members receive complimentary admission to the Art Alive 2017 floral exhibition, discounts on all related events, and the opportunity to vote for their favorite design during the exclusive Members’ Preview before the exhibition opens to the general public. Show your membership card to get into the exhibition for free.

Guest Passes not valid for Art Alive events.

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As the Museum’s signature fundraiser, Art Alive provides critical financial support for public programs, exhibitions, education, and community outreach.

Schedule of Events

Thursday, April 27, 2017 | Museum Closed
Art Alive 2017 Premiere Dinner | 6:30 p.m.
Premiere Dinner attendance is an exclusive benefit offered to Honorary Committee Premiere Patrons.

Friday, April 28, 2017
Members’ Preview | 7:00 – 9:00 a.m.
Floral Exhibition | 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Museum Store Trunk Show* | 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
BLOOM BASH | 7:00 – Midnight

Saturday, April 29, 2017
Floral Exhibition | 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Museum Store Trunk Show* | 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Terrarium Building Workshop | 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Garden of Activities* | Noon – 4:00 p.m.

Sunday, April 30, 2017
Floral Exhibition | 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Museum Store Trunk Show* | 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Garden of Activities* | Noon – 4:00 p.m.

* Free after Art Alive general admission.

General Admission to the Floral Exhibition

Free for members / $25 nonmembers / $5 for youth ages 7 to 17 / Free for children ages 6 and under.

PURCHASE TICKETS

For more information call the Art Alive hotline at 619.696.1999.

Please Note: Pre-sale tickets are valid any day of Art Alive 2017, April 28-30, 2017. Tickes are available for purchase at the door. Museum Guest Passes, Balboa Park Explorer Passes, and April/May 2016 Volunteer Passes are not valid during Art Alive.

Inspired by Art Alive

San Diego Floral Interpretations

Ted Baker Fashion Pairings

In anticipation of this year’s floral festivities, we invited two fashion bloggers and five floral designers to participate in Art Alive inspired challenges.

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