Mingei International Museum

With summer's end around the bend, we want to take a moment to look back at the past month at Mingei. September was significant with the opening of a new exhibition, workshops for hands-on making, and learning opportunities in every corner of the Museum. Thank you for visiting and being a part of Mingei's story this month and beyond! September at Mingei: 👖 Opened "Blue Gold: The Art & Science of Indigo" and welcomed over 2,500 visitors, including 200 new or renewed Mingei members 🤲 Learned the joy of making with workshops like Mini Mingei, Dye Together, and Family Sunday 🌿 Grew our knowledge of indigo's past and present with Art Break Lectures and an Oxidation Demonstration 💭 Celebrated our design community with San Diego Design Week (Photo Credit: San Diego Design Week) 💙 Wrapped up the month with full hearts and an eagerness to see what the rest of the year holds For more folk art, craft, and design, visit Mingei.org

After last weekend's brilliant opening of "Blue Gold: The Art and Science of Indigo," our Mingei team is filled with gratitude! Not only were we impressed with everyone's blue ensembles, we were in awe of the ways in which our community came together to celebrate an exhibition five years in the making. To be surrounded by craftspeople, scientists, family, and friends is an honor we hold dearly. Thank you for celebrating with us and continuing to visit during "Blue Gold." There is always more to learn and love at Mingei!

Design inspiration is always alive at Mingei, especially during San Diego Design Week! You're invited to gather across San Diego for community-driven installations, panel discussions, workshops, and presentations exploring the theme of ‘Belonging.’ ✏️ San Diego Design Week 2024 🗓️ Thursday, September 19 - Wednesday, September 25 🔗 Visit SDDesignWeek.org to explore programming. World Design Capital San Diego Tijuana 2024 presents World Design Experience powered by San Diego Design Week.

Hey folk art, craft, and design friends! We're looking for a Visitor Experience Associate to join our team. Visitor Experience Associates (VE Associates) play an active role in inspiring a welcoming and engaging experience for visitors throughout the Museum. Cross-trained in three areas—the Museum shop, visitor orientation and ticketing, and in-gallery experience—Associates are front-line staff and first point of contact for Museum visitors. If you're interested or know someone who could be a good fit, have a look at the job description below. ⤵️

☀️ Summer at Mingei was an arts and crafts whirlwind! Students from the San Diego region were able to learn from local artists, get a behind-the-scenes opportunity to work with Mingei staff, and present their very own art show. This program was made possible thanks to grant support from San Diego Foundation and San Diego Unified School District.

Hey folk art, craft, and design friends! We're looking for a Creative Director to join our team. Mingei’s Creative Director will be a champion for human-centered design across all Museum initiatives, guiding design efforts to meet the needs and preferences of diverse audiences. If you're interested or know someone who could be a good fit, have a look at the job description below. ⤵️

🎉 We got the grant! Mingei is thrilled to receive funding from The Conrad Prebys Foundation to further enable our commitment to sparking community connections. This grant will support our work with diverse organizations and artists in our region through our Community Mondays, Community Spotlight, and other community-centered programs. #PrebysFoundation #SanDiegoArts

🧵 Quilt Fellow, Olivia Joseph, is revealing our vast quilt collection one square at a time! In the latest edition of "Unfolding," Olivia takes us on a deep dive of Log Cabin, Signature, String, and Unique Quilts. Read the full piece below! Quilt Research Fellow position is made possible through support from the Terra Foundation for American Art.

🎉 We got the grant! We’re thrilled to receive funding support from the City of San Diego Commission for Arts and Culture for Fiscal Year 2025. Mingei is committed to making an impact and we look forward to bringing even more vibrancy to the San Diego region through compelling exhibitions and art-centered programs! #SDArtsandCulture

🌟 Community Spotlight: A Collaboration with Casa Familiar, Inc. and The FRONT Arte & Cultura! 🌟 This display draws attention to the lively, transient culture of daily border crossings and the cultural blends between the U.S. and Mexico. From the quiet alleyways connecting cross-generational homes to the parks offering seniors a sunny afternoon retreat, this representation of San Ysidro's landscape captures the essence of a bustling community. Stop by the niche in the Museum's outdoor arcade to view this installation and learn more.