The Bonita Museum & Cultural Center is excited to present the history and legacy of Navy ship design through a major exhibition opening July 1 through September 18, 2021. The exhibition curated by veteran Joe Frangiosa, Jr. explores the history of the Navy including the Marines and the start of naval aviation from the 1760’s through the 1940’s. Through this exhibition, visitors will see a unique and intriguing collage of sailor-built models, advertising, toys and collectibles that bonded Americans to the Navy.  

San Diego Design Week is an annual five-day celebration of design featuring presentations, studio tours, workshops, and self-guided tours hosted by groups throughout San Diego's binational design community. Presented and organized by Mingei International Museum, the event is a collaboration between the Museum and a committee of local design leaders who assist in organizing and curating each year's event. Programs feature all disciplines of design — from interior and landscape design, to fashion, graphic design, technology, and more — with the intent to give special access with the aim to spotlight new projects, create opportunities for learning and dialogue exchange, and provide designers the opportunity to share bring bold perspectives, to inspire change and envision a new future.

Sparks Gallery’s programming for 2021 has included prominent Southern California artists who explore the theme and concept of “Identity” in their work. As we continue through our summer programming, we will feature an artist whose work explores how movement between people and objects can define their identity, as well as the identity of others. In her solo show, “The Way We Move”, artist Kelsey Overstreet draws inspiration from her environment, and speaks to human experience through exploration of movement in her abstract expressionist works.

We invite you to join us in the gallery on Saturday, August 7, 2021 from 11am-7 pm for the Opening of Kelsey Overstreet’s solo show, “The Way We Move”. RSVP required. RSVP at https://sparksgallery.com/rsvp?eid=28110 

You're Invited for an exclusive (only one in the world) 50th Anniversary Apollo 15 Celebration at the San Diego Air & Space Museum, Saturday, July 31, 2021! Join Apollo 15 Commander and Moonwalker, Dave Scott, Apollo 15, Lead Flight Director, Gerry Griffin and Apollo 15 Science Team member, Jim Head, key members of the first truly scientific exploration of the Moon. Let them take you back to 1971…you’ll feel the excitement and learn what drove them to explore deep space and what their goals were…and hear them speak about Mission success.