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ABOUT: Vanguard Culture Events

Vanguard Culture events are different. We don’t just throw parties or host art shows. We produce innovative visual, performing, and culinary arts experiences that respond to the changes and challenges of our modern world. Our events provide opportunities for guests to connect in meaningful ways and be inspired by the visionary artists who participate in our programming. Our programmatic partnerships with some of San Diego’s most innovative arts organizations will leave you feeling that you’ve experienced something truly special that cannot be replicated.

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Examples of experiences that have occurred at our events:

  • During our ENVZN23: Urban Art Takeover, seven warehouses and other buildings of Commercial Street in Logan Heights were transformed with immersive visual and performing arts experiences including contemporary dance in loading docks, an avant-garde fashion runway show, a black & white film accompanied by a full orchestra and much more.
  • During The Space strangers were invited to sit together and connect with one another in a meaningful way. Participants had to shut their phones off for 10 minutes (or more), to answer 36 Questions that are scientifically proven to help people fall in love. Local performance artist Larry Caveney also offered 5 minutes of free advice or free compliments while sitting on a throne, loaned to us by the San Diego Opera.
  • Our Breakthrough Series in partnership with award-winning poet Gill Sotu highlighted transformative eras in history including the Roaring Twenties, the 1970’s, the 1990’s and the Future. For Breakthrough: The Future, guests experienced a futuristic fashion show, live music & dance, immersive art and even the opportunity to view real brain organoids!
  • Avant-Garde Costume Galas. We’ve hosted a few. Each time, we’ve welcomed 300+ wildly-costumed guests. Art installations, live dance performances, chef stations, and an Avant Garde Fashion Show in partnership with Fashion Week San Diego and Veteran Couture.
  • Our Artist @ the Table series invites the community to dine with some of San Diego’s most notable arts leaders in beautiful, art-filled private homes. Featured Chefs are tasked with creating a menu inspired by the work of the artist.
  • SENSORIUM brought together over 550 guests, 80% of them Creative Industry Professionals. The event included: over 80 artists who transformed 15 condominium lofts of IDEA1 with immersive art installations; a blindfolded dining experience on the rooftop; 7 chef stations; an industry mixer with 10 different arts orgs; a 5-Senses-themed runway show by Fashion Week San Diego; live dance performances and much more. The event was featured on National Geographic’s San Diego Spotlight Series.

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Vanguard Culture is an online media entity designed for culturally savvy, socially conscious individuals. We provide original interviews and reviews of the people, places, and events that make up San Diego’s thriving arts and culture community, as well as curated snapshots of the week’s best, most inspiring and unique cultural and culinary events. We believe in making a difference in the world, supporting San Diego’s vibrant visual and performing arts community and bringing awareness to important social and community causes.