San Diego Museum of Art 1405 BALBOA PARK, SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA COMPUTER ARTS WILLIAM KUHELELOA 10/25/14

The San Diego Museum of Art, the region’s oldest, largest and most visited art museum, provides a diverse cultural experience for about 250,000 visitors annually. Located in the heart of Balboa Park, the museum offers varieties art that varies from the 19 th -20 th century.

Perhaps best known for its Spanish old master paintings, the Museum holds a broad collection of European, American, Latin American, and Asian Art.

In 2015 the Museum will celebrate 100 years of art in Balboa Park and the Centennial Celebration of the 1915 Panama- California Exposition. The origins of the art museum can be traced back to the Panama-California Exposition, which resulted in keeping a permanent art gallery for the public.

Each April since 1981 the Museum hosts its major fundraiser, "Art Alive". Floral designers use flowers and other organic materials to express their interpretation of a work of art from the Museum's permanent collection. For four days the resulting creations are displayed next to the art work that inspired them.

Reflection Overall, I thought the San Diego Museum of Art is an interesting place because it is the regions oldest museums. Not only that, but the main collection of art is from Spanish origins. Another thing I find cool about it is that it’ll be about a hundred years old next year. On top of all of that, its located in Balboa Park, one of the nicest places to visit in San Diego. All in all if you’re looking for a diverse cultural Museum, the San Diego Museum of Art is the place to go.