Nonprofit 101 • Meet the Funders • Executive Director RoundtableAugust 27, 2026 from 8am-4pm $25 at the Museum of Contemporary Art, San Diego (700 Prospect St., La Jolla, CA 92037) […]
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Immersive, Experiential, and Experimental Visual, Performing and Culinary Arts Events Curated by Our Team of Vanguardistas
Oct. 10 – CREATIVE FUTURES: An Urban Art Takeover Imagining Tomorrow
Vanguard Culture’s 10th Anniversary CelebrationUC San Diego Park & MarketOctober 10, 20266pm-10pm As Vanguard Culture celebrates 10 years of empowering the region’s creative workforce, we turn our focus forward. Creative […]
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THE BIG CONNECT: An Art Shop Talk with Cat Chiu Phillips, Ana Maria Herrera & Sara Wilczynska
by Anna Guillotte January 25, 2026 Filmed at our MASHUP 2025 Creative Industry Symposium, this special ART SHOP TALK episode — beautifully captured by filmmaker Anna Guillotte — explores the […]
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Announcing the Winner of The Art of Everyday competition
February 10, 2026 Vanguard Culture + Aarize are proud to announce Jon Savage as the winning artist of The Art of Everyday Culture, our multidisciplinary open call celebrating creativity woven […]
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An Artist @ the Table: Ben Guerrette & Chef Flor Franco
Immerse yourself in art + cuisine: 4-course elemental dinners by Chef Flor Franco at Casa de Flor, inspired by artist Ben Guerrette’s vision.
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Resource Guide for Creative Professionals
As a nonprofit dedicated to advancing San Diego’s creative industries, VANGUARD CULTURE provide resources, support and opportunities for creative inspiration to our creative industry community and to the public at […]
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ART SHOP TALK: Vision Museum of Textile Art
Step inside the world of fiber and fabric artistry with Vanguard Culture’s ART SHOP TALK, featuring Lauryn Dove, Administrative Assistant at the Visions Museum of Textile Art (VMOTA) in San […]
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ART SHOP TALK: California Center for the Arts, Escondido
Join Vanguard Culture for a special episode of ART SHOP TALKS featuring the California Center for the Arts, Escondido. CEO Gina Lopez shares how their innovative internship program is empowering […]
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ART SHOP TALK: The History of Joy Interview with Tatiana Sizonenko & Heath Fox
Tatiana Sizonenko and Heath Fox are influential voices within San Diego’s arts and cultural community, bringing decades of experience in art history, curatorial practice, and museum leadership to the conversation. […]
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ART SHOP TALK: The History of Joy A Conversation with Patricia Maldonado
Patricia Maldonado is a San Diego–based dance improviser, choreographer, curator, and cultural connector whose work bridges movement, performance, and community storytelling. As a key contributor to Vanguard Culture’s bi‑national programming […]
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ART SHOP TALK: Zaquia Mahler Salinas – Disco Riot
Zaquia Mahler Salinas is a San Diego-born choreographer, movement artist, educator, and arts organizer whose work expands the boundaries of contemporary dance and community practice. With a BA in Dance […]
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ART SHOP TALK: Linda Mariano- ART San Diego Contemporary Art Fair
Linda Mariano is a dedicated arts leader, curator, and advocate deeply engaged in shaping San Diego’s creative ecosystem. With extensive experience in arts programming and community-centered cultural work, Mariano has […]
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ART SHOP TALKS: History of Joy Interview with Alessandra Moctezuma
Alessandra Moctezuma is a distinguished visual artist, educator, curator, and arts leader rooted in Southern California’s cultural landscape. As Gallery Director and Professor of Fine Art and Museum Studies at […]
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ART SHOP TALKS: Antonio Iannota- San Diego Italian Film Festival
Antonio Iannotta is a respected figure in San Diego’s Italian film and cultural community, best known for his work as a curator and advocate for international cinema. With deep roots […]
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ART SHOP TALK: Tom Haine
Tom Haine is a longtime champion of theatre and classical performance in San Diego and a founding force behind the San Diego Shakespeare Society. With decades of experience as an […]
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