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Cat Gunn: if only by the light of a new moon

ICA Central

Saturday, June 13, 2026—
Sunday, September 13, 2026

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UNFOLD PROJECTS Exhibition 01: We Must Imagine It

ICA North

Saturday, May 30, 2026—
Sunday, August 2, 2026

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Wheel throwing is messy, challenging, and surprisi Wheel throwing is messy, challenging, and surprisingly satisfying. No experience needed, just curiosity and a willingness to try something new. Our June workshop sold out, and the next Give it a Spin! workshop takes place July 12. Come make something with us. Link in our bio!
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Help shape the future of arts education. 🎨 We're Help shape the future of arts education. 🎨 We're looking for an Education Manager to help lead and grow our Learning & Engagement programs—from classes and summer camps to public programs, school partnerships, and community initiatives. If you're passionate about arts education, love building meaningful experiences, and want to make a lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you. ✨ Full-Time, Non-Exempt 📍 ICA San Diego 🔗 Learn more and apply through the link in our bio. Know someone who would be a great fit? Share this post with them! #ICASanDiego #ArtsEducation #MuseumJobs #EducationManager #ArtsCareers #NonprofitJobs #SanDiegoJobs #MuseumCareers #CommunityThroughArt
In if only by the light of a new moon, @mango__hot In if only by the light of a new moon, @mango__hot__sauce explores the spaces between memory, ancestry, and imagination. Through ceramics, textiles, cyanotypes, and installation, the exhibition considers the ways we search for connection—to people, places, and histories that shape us, even when they remain just out of reach. Experience Cat Gunn’s first solo museum exhibition, now on view at ICA San Diego. 📍 ICA Central 🗓️ Through September 13
Art creates community in unexpected ways. Art bri Art creates community in unexpected ways. Art brings people together, not because everyone sees the same thing, but because everyone brings something different to the experience. At ICA San Diego, we believe those moments of connection matter. They build community, encourage dialogue, and remind us that creativity is something we all share. #ICASanDiego #ContemporaryArt #CommunityThroughArt #SanDiegoArts #ArtMatters
Both ICA San Diego locations, Central and North, w Both ICA San Diego locations, Central and North, will be closed on Friday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth. We'll C you back on Saturday! 🤍 #Juneteenth #ICASanDiego #ContemporaryArt #sandiegoarts

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