Artists and Galleries in the San Diego/Tijuana Region

Thursday, June 126:00–7:30 p.m. Speakers: LIZZIE ZELTER , Director and Curator, Two Rooms; JOE YORTY , Artist, Co-Founder and Creative Director , BEST PRACTICE; and TALIA PEREZ GILBERT , Co-Director, Sala de Espera Moderator: DEIDRÉ GUEVARA , Director of Learning and Engagement, The San Diego Museum of Art _MOPA@SDMA Joan and Irwin Jacobs Theater_ Discover how contemporary artists are reshaping the cultural landscape of our bi-national region through an engaging panel discussion featuring three innovative voices. * Lizzie Zelter – Artist and Director of Two Rooms gallery, known for immersive installations spanning from Tel Aviv to Tijuana. * Joe Yorty – Co-Founder and Creative Director of BEST PRACTICE a not-for-profit art gallery in Barrio Logan that promotes artists and curators whose work stimulates discourse. * Talia Perez Gilbert – Co-Director of Sala de Espera, an experimental artist-run space operating within a semi-abandoned 1950s hospital in downtown Tijuana. This engaging panel discussion will dive deep into the art of creating transformative spaces, fostering community through art, and navigating the evolving landscape of contemporary art galleries. From abandoned hospitals to bustling neighborhoods, these visionaries are redefining how art connects communities across borders. Whether you’re an art enthusiast, cultural explorer, or community advocate, this conversation is set to share invaluable insights into the intersection of art, identity, and cross-border collaboration in our dynamic bi-national region. _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 | $20 nonmembers Save My Spot [https://sdma.ticketapp.org/portal/product/72/event/e27822f5-bba7-4a26-9c67-472b9cce2ba6] ------------------------- This lecture is presented as a part of the Guest Lecture Series [https://www.sdmart.org/talks/] , 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 [https://www.sdmart.org/become-a-docent/] ._ Featured: Joe Yorty, _Heart 01_ & _Heart 02_ , 2024. Found materials on plywood, Formica on MDF, steel, concrete, Christmas ornaments, and chain. © Joe Yorty