PALM SPRINGS, CA.- The inaugural Palm Springs Fine Art Fair exceeded all first-year expectations, with a total Presidents Day Weekend attendance of 9,500 visitors and sales reaching into the millions of dollars during the February 16-19 event at the Pa…
COVENTRY.- The Herbert Art Gallery & Museum has had the honour of being nominated for the prestigious Guardian Family Friendly Museum award run by Kids in Museums*. Since its re-opening in October 2008, the Herbert Art Gallery & Museum has strived to create an environment where the entire family have been welcomed. Through FREE events, exhibitions, learning resources, free on-line activities and facilitator-led activities, the museum has welcomed thousands of children in family groups through its doors. Melanie Corner, Family Learning Officer said “It is fantastic that the Herbert Art Gallery & Museum has been recognised and listed for this award. All teams at the Herbert have worked really hard to make the museum as family friendly as possible. A lot of work goes into creating and delivering our successful and FREE family activities, events and exhibitions programme to ensure that families have a great visit and come ba
SAN DIEGO, CA.- The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego announced Qualcomm’s continued sponsorship of the 25 and under free admission program for another two years. Thanks to this generous support, all MCASD locations — downtown San Diego (Joan and Irwin Jacobs Building and 1001 Kettner) and La Jolla — will continue this policy. Dr. Hugh M. Davies, The David C. Copley Director of MCASD, said, “Thanks to the community commitment and generosity of Qualcomm, MCASD is very pleased to be able to continue this highly successful program. Since its launch in 2007, over 35,000 young people have received free admission to the Museum, enjoying exhibitions and programs that help them learn about contemporary visual art and ideas. We are building our audiences of the future by serving them so well today.” “Qualcomm is very pleased to continue its support of the 25 and under free admission program at the Museum of Contemporary Art San Dieg
