ART SHOP TALK with Milan Finnie & Susanna Peredo Swap | Vanguard CultureWelcome to ART SHOP TALK — a conversation series spotlighting creative voices in the visual arts community. In […]
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Professional Development & Workshops for San Diego’s Creative Industries.
ART SHOP TALK: Einar & Jamex de la Torre; and Chi Essary
Einar and Jamex de la Torre have spent a lifetime collaborating on award winning Public Art. Known for their provocative flair and skillful layering, they have transcended all boundaries of […]
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ART SHOP TALK: Neil Shigley
“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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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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Indigenous Sustainable Design Forum
Join MCV UN side session featuring the Maasai from Kenya and Tanzania and the Kumeyaay from San Diego and Tijuana. Learn about collaborative efforts to pass down traditional wisdom to […]
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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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