Join us for an afternoon of food, lively entertainment, and a gathering of San Diego’s archaeological community.

Back by popular demand, we’re serving up all-you-can-eat carne asada, pollo asada, carnitas, and jackfruit adovada tacos from Frida’s Taqueria. Sip colorful agua frescas from Frida’s, craft beer from Pizza Port, and local wine from Rancho Guejito Vineyard at our open bar while you enjoy live music from Probable Caws.

Test your aim at our archery and atlatl range for all ages, enter our opportunity drawing for a chance to win cool prizes, and meet our newest staff and board members. Students can connect with professional archaeologists from local CRM firms.

Proceeds from this event provide funding for the Center’s programming and preservation efforts. We hope to see you there!

Organized collaboratively with faculty and students from the University of California San Diego, members of the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes, and the Kiowa Tribe, this exhibition explores hand-drawn sketches on ledger paper made by Cheyenne, Kiowa, Arapaho, Comanche, and Caddo tribal members that were taken as hostages and incarcerated without trial in 1875 in St. Augustine, Florida. Including more than 20 works from archival ledger books and 13 works by living Indigenous artists, these drawings bear witness to history and continue to inspire new generations.

Chaired by Anna Haudenschild Meier, Jennifer Nelson, and Alex High, The Avant Garde Ball invites you to celebrate the fusion of art, music, and fashion in a way that San Diego has never experienced before. Save the date—Saturday, May 3, 2025—for a night of self-expression, where art extends beyond the gallery walls and MCASD transforms into a living runway. Guests are encouraged to let the works of contemporary art inspire their Avant Garde attire—fashion as bold, captivating, and expressive as the pieces on display.

Please note: The Avant Garde Ball is a 21+ event.