“I have focused my art on capturing the incredible character that life on the streets has given these individuals, many of whom are from my neighborhood near downtown San Diego. […]
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Professional Development & Workshops for San Diego’s Creative Industries.
ART SHOP TALK: Marlee Mantin
Vanguard Culture correspondent Cory Jones interviews Academy Award® winner Marlee Matlin ( Children of a Lesser God, CODA ) at the 2025 San Diego International Film Festival: A Celebration of […]
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ART SHOP TALK: Chef Daniella de la Puente
DANIELLA DE LA PUENTE (Culinary Director) is a chef, sommelier, visual artist, photographer, and writer. Born in Mexico City, and residing in Tijuana since 1988, Daniella studied graphic design, and […]
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ART SHOP Talk with Julia San Román
“The Hours is my homage to all our valuable foreign workers, who I believe are the silent base of the American economy. They are the seeds, the fasteners, the wheels, […]
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ART SHOP TALK with Bridget Rountreé
On September 30th, Vanguard Culture kicked off THE ART SHOP – a new initiative designed to support the region’s visual arts community. It has become more and more clear with […]
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MASH UP 2025: A Creative Industry Symposium
Join Vanguard Culture's 2-Day Creative Industry Symposium to explore the arts' role in creating a more livable and inspiring future.
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Jan. 28th – Creative Conversations
On Tuesday, January 28, 2025, San Diego ART Matters and Vanguard Culture gathered San Diego’s arts leaders for a morning of meaningful dialogue about issues that will help us shape […]
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Playwriting Masterclass with Herbert Siguenza
HERBERT SIGUENZA is an accomplished playwright and producer. He is a founding member of the performance group CULTURE CLASH. Along with Richard Montoya and Ric Salinas, Culture Clash is the […]
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2nd TUESDAYS – Creative Industry Nights
Register as a creative industry professional below to gain access to $50 headshots by Scratchkatshots Photography and Amanda San Martin Photography; and drink specials at the Soap Factory bar on […]
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Financial Literacy for Creatives
NOW STREAMING! Join a dynamic conversation with finance and tourism leader, Dr. Brian S. Lesson about how to develop strong financial skills as a creative professional. Learn the necessary tools […]
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NOW STREAMING! Mindfulness for Creatives
“I want to be more mindful and more intentional about my life and creative career.” Start the year off with intention and mindfulness. Join a community of creatives and learn […]
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NOW STREAMING! THE FORUM: ARTS WRITING
From aspiring arts journalists to seasoned media professionals, arts coverage can often be a daunting prospect. Check out this conversation with talented arts journalists Kristen Schweizer (performing arts – Vanguard […]
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NOW STREAMING! MASH UP: A Creative Industry Symposium
One Part arts conference. One Part creative industry mash up. Produced by Vanguard Culture, in partnership with CoPlace, San Diego/Tijuana World Design Capital 2024, & San Diego Design Week #SDDesignWeek2022 […]
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Creative Industry Roundtable – A Tribute to Larry Baza
Throughout the pandemic, Vanguard Culture has been hosting a series of creative industry roundtables with San Diego’s arts & culture community. This cross-pollination of creativity has already proved quite fruitful […]
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