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Our WEEKLY Cultural Event Picks Are Here! ✨ Star of Ocotillo | Washi Transformed | Nutcracker Tea | & Cosecha ✨
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What an amazing week! We are truly honored to have been selected as a grantee! 🎉

Over 147 individuals and organizations were selected for their work in uplifting important sectors of our community including youth success, visual and performing arts, medical research, and healthcare. Thank you for empowering us to support our creative community!

Get ready for an incredible Urban Art Takeover in Logan Heights next year featuring creatives from both sides of the US/MEX border. 💪🏽✨

It’s been an amazing year. In 2023, we were awarded two prestigious 2023 Gold Anthem Awards, presented by the Webby Awards. Anthem Awards are given to projects that “spark global change” and “inspire others to take action in their own communities.” We are passionate about elevating the diverse, creative voices of our region. Thank you for making our work possible! Donate at bit.ly/SUPPORTTHEARTS.

We’re humbled and deeply grateful to have been selected as a 2023 grantee! California's state arts agency is supporting our work through their Arts and Cultural Organizations Gen Ops program. Thank you for empowering us to provide programs that support San Diego’s creative workforce. http://tiny.cc/CACGrantees_2023

THE BUZZ: Magic For Real Life: Taking Young Children to The Old Globe’s Grinch - Article by Kristen Nevarez Schweizer

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We’ve exceeded our $5k goal for ! Let’s keep the momentum going. Donate any amount up to $5k now through Dec. 31st and your gift will be DOUBLED! Thank you for supporting the arts! ❤️ Give today at: bit.ly/SUPPORTTHEARTS

Our WEEKLY Cultural Event Picks Are Here! ✨ DNA New Works Series | El Milagro del Recuerdo | Farewell My Concubine | & A Black Family Christmas ✨
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THE BUZZ: Unveiling the Enchanting World of Korean Masterpieces: A Captivating Exhibition at the San Diego Museum of Art - Article by Jacqueline Ghosh

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Thank you Times of San Diego for selecting us as a featured nonprofit to support for ! If you want to help empower San Diego’s creative industry workforce please consider making a donation of any amount today. bit.ly/SUPPORTTHEARTS

https://timesofsandiego.com/life/2023/11/27/10-ideas-for-givingtuesday-that-will-help-make-san-diego-a-better-place/

Today is ! GivingTuesday is a global generosity movement unleashing the power of radical generosity. Make a tax-deductible donation to Vanguard Culture today and make a meaningful impact on San Diego’s arts community. Thanks to our generous donors, any amount donated up to $5,000 will be matched now until December 31st. Double your impact today at bit.ly/SUPPORTTHEARTS.

Tomorrow is ! This year, we produced our largest-ever arts and culture festival, ENVZN: Urban Art Takeover. We paired up under-represented arts groups with well-known arts institutions so that both groups could be highlighted equally. It was beautiful to see creative communities from both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border that typically never intersect, come together in meaningful ways. Donate at bit.ly/SUPPORTTHEARTS.

24 hours only! This Friday use promo code BLACKFRIDAY for 15% off An Artist @ the Table - Basquiat Gala! Top chefs compete to design delicious bites inspired by Jean-Michel Basquiat’s work. Meet the women in charge of safekeeping Basquiat's tremendous work and legacy. Enjoy craft cocktails, wines from the Valle de Guadalupe, silent auction & much more! Curated by Fernando Gaxiola of Baja Wine + Food and Chef Flor Franco! Tickets at bit.ly/BasquiatGala

We are so grateful for all of the volunteer Vanguardistas who make our work possible. This passionate team of arts leaders donate hundreds of hours of their time each year to propel our mission to advance San Diego’s creative workforce. We are so grateful for you!

24 hours only! This Friday use promo code BLACKFRIDAY for 15% off An Artist @ the Table - Basquiat Gala! Top chefs compete to design delicious bites inspired by Jean-Michel Basquiat’s work. Enjoy craft cocktails, wines from the Valle de Guadalupe, silent auction & much more! Curated by Baja Wine & Food and Chef Flor Franco! Tickets at bit.ly/BasquiatGala

We are one week away from ! How will you show your support for the arts? Join a global day of giving and make a meaningful impact today. Donate at bit.ly/SUPPORTTHEARTS.

Studies show time and time again that cultural tourists stay longer and spend more money in the cities that they visit - up to 60% more than the traditional leisure traveler! Cultural tourism is good for our regional economy and supports a thriving ecosystem of cultural practitioners. We believe that artists deserve to make a living doing what they love. If you agree, please donate today at bit.ly/SUPPORTTHEARTS.

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Our WEEKLY Cultural Event Picks Are Here! ✨ Tangible Mechanics | 5 Women Choreographers | San Diego Made Holiday Market | Explorations ✨
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San Diego Museum Council San Diego Museum Council is a diverse coalition of 70+ museums & cultural institutions in San Diego.

Did you know that Vanguard Culture has published over 620 original pieces of arts journalism and has won 58 Awards for Excellence in Journalism from the San Diego Press Club? By covering the region’s creative sector, through our arts journalism, we inspire new generations of arts patrons and bring visibility to the region’s creative virtuosity. Donate at bit.ly/SUPPORTTHEARTS.

THE BUZZ: Stoked: An Interview with Filmmaker and Skateboarder Michael Ien Cohen - article by Jacqueline Ghosh

Coronado Island Film Festival

THE BUZZ: Stoked: An Interview with Filmmaker and Skateboarder Michael Ien Cohen - Vanguard Culture by Jacqueline Ghosh November 9, 2023 What do Tony Hawk and Neil deGrasse Tyson have in common? Michael Ien Cohen wasn’t sure either until a fateful TikTok answered his prayers. […]

Our WEEKLY Cultural Event Picks Are Here! ✨ Silkroad Ensemble | SD Asian Film Fest | Coronado Island Film Fest | SD Bay Food & Wine Fest | 🍲🍷📽️🎶 -
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Thanks SDtoday for the shout out about World Design Capital San Diego Tijuana 2024 and next year’s ENVZN Urban Art Takeover! Be part of something special and submit your creative project now through Nov. 15th!

San Diego-Tijuana World Design Capital 2024: What it is and how to get involved Together, SD and Tijuana, Mexico, will be the first ever binational World Design Capital.

Did you know Vanguard Culture has collaborated with over 1,000 artists to produce its innovative visual, performing and culinary arts events? Our innovative approach to programming has been featured on the National Geographic Channel. We’ve also promoted over 2,200 regional arts and cultural events through our award-winning arts magazine. Donate at bit.ly/SUPPORTTHEARTS.

THE BUZZ: A Fork in The Road: A Conversation with Trailblazers Chef Susan Feniger and Filmmaker Liz Lachman - by Jacqueline Ghosh

Coronado Island Film Festival

THE BUZZ: A Fork in The Road: A Conversation with Trailblazing Chefs Susan Feniger and Liz Lachman - Vanguard Culture By Jacqueline Ghosh November 2, 2023 Susan Feniger at work. Image courtesy of ForkedTheFilm.com A venture into the restaurant business is nothing short of a trial by fire. Infamous for […]

Giving Tuesday is less than 4 weeks away! Giving Tuesday is a global generosity movement that encourages people to do good, whether that be through donating or volunteering. Did you know Vanguard Culture is a volunteer-driven organization? Thank you for making our work possible! Donate at bit.ly/SUPPORTTHEARTS.

Our WEEKLY Cultural Event Picks Are Here! ✨ ART SD Contemporary Art Fair | Coronado Island Film Fest | SD Asian Film Fest | Amal & Sueños ✨

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Calling all SD-TJ creatives! is inviting the regional community to submit initiatives, programs, projects and activations to be considered for the WDC 2024 Official Calendar of initiatives and programs.

The opportunity provides a platform and network to the community and stakeholders in our Cross Border Region to leverage existing, and proposed community events and activities which can help us to reimagine the border: and together build a more equitable and just future for our region.

The portal for submissions is open Oct. 30th-Nov15th. Be part of something special and submit your idea here: https://wdc2024.org/submit-an-initiative-for-wdc-2024/

The newest report on Equity Challenges in California’s Arts Ecosystem is here! Thanks to the California Arts Council for seeking to better understand funding practices in our state!

See the full report here:https://arts.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Field-Scan-Report_2022-1130.pdf

Are you a creative and motivated individual interested in developing / mastering your skills in Marketing & Public Relations? Join our team! 6 month internship openings are now available! Learn more here: https://vanguardculture.com/marketing-public-relations-intern/

Vanguard Culture is a 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to advancing San Diego’s creative industry workforce. We produce award-winning arts coverage, professional development for creatives, and world class cross-industry cultural and culinary events. We believe in making a difference in the world, supporting San Diego’s visual and performing arts community, and bringing awareness to important social and community causes.

An incredible year of creativity & community-building... How Are We Doing? Please take a moment to respond to our brief survey here: https://forms.gle/aVEHHRAiMpDZEmUx5

THE BUZZ: Powerful Portraits of Resilience: Capturing the Stories of Nature’s Survivors - article by Cornelia Feye

Museum of Photographic Arts at The San Diego Museum of Art

THE BUZZ: Powerful Portraits of Resilience: Capturing the Stories of Nature’s Survivors by Cornelia Feye October 24, 2023 James Balog, White Oak, “Granby Oak,” Granby, Connecticut, USA, October 23, 2002 — Representative of the “Survivors: Trees” exhibitio…

Our WEEKLY Cultural Event Picks Are Here! ✨ Dia de Mu***os: Espiritu de Xochimilco | SD Art Prize | Asian Scary Theater | & Spooky Shakespeare @ SDMA ✨
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THE BUZZ: Jekyll & Hyde Keeps Us Guessing in Potent Drama at North Coast Rep - by Mimi Sells

THE BUZZ: Jekyll & Hyde Keeps Us Guessing in Potent Drama at North Coast Rep By Mimi Sells October 24, 2023 Cast of Jekyll & Hyde (L-R) Bruce Turk, Katie MacNichol, Conner-Marx, Jacob Bruce, Ciarra Stroud, Christopher M. Williams. Photo by Aaron Rumley What evil lurks i…

Experience a dark, daring twist on Stevenson's classic DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE with Jeffrey Hatcher's gripping drama. Dive into the human psyche's eternal battle of good vs. evil in an electrifying showdown. On stage now through Nov. 12th. Tix: https://northcoastrep.org/production/dr-jekyll-and-mr-hyde/

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One more day of Bella Vita Fest by ArtWalk San Diego! Get your tix here: https://www.bellavitafest.com/tickets

Our 2023 Impact Report is here! It's been a year of unbelievable cross-industry, cross-border creative collaboration. See what we've been up to and where we're headed here: https://vanguardculture.com/2023-impact-report-snapshot/

Free TIX for Vanguardistas! Explore. Discover. Collect. - ART SAN DIEGO is coming soon! - https://mailchi.mp/vanguardculture/art-san-diego