The Jacobs & Cushman
San Diego Food Bank Invites You
To Attend Our 7th Annual Gala
Panca Smile
International Artist Toshiko MacAdam
Perhaps the biggest news is a newly commissioned work
by internationally recognized fiber artist Toshiko MacAdam.
Originally from Japan and currently residing in Canada,
MacAdam is best known for her climbable large-scale textile
structures. She was inspired to create textile playground
spaces after children climbed into a three-dimensional textile
sculpture that she was exhibiting. Her playscape structures
are made almost entirely by hand and each is one-of-a-
kind. MacAdam’s new original work for the Museum is slated
to open in early June. “From the first time my son played in
MacAdam’s “Woods of Net” Pavilion at the Hakone Open
Air Museum in Japan, I dreamed of collaborating with her,”
Tomoko Kuta, Deputy Museum Director shared with Giving
Back Magazine. The MacAdam installation is funded in part
by Laurie Mitchell and Brent Woods.
childsplay Artist Tanya Aguiñiga Returns for Artist
Residency
Tanya Aguiñiga was first commissioned for the Museum’s
grand opening in 2008 for Texture Forest, a whimsical
toddler play space. In the decade since, she has developed
her career and recently received the inaugural Johnson
Fellowship, which recognizes artists who have made significant
contributions towards positive changes in US communities.
As artist in residence, Aguiñiga will participate in workshops
for the Museum’ annual Mass Creativity program, while also
reimagining the Tot Studio space (opening in the Fall).
Saturday
April 27, 2019
– venue –
THE FOOD BANK’S
90,000-SQUARE-FOOT
WAREHOUSE IN MIRAMAR
– TICKETS & INFO –
SanDiegoFoodBank.org/Gala
– OR CALL –
Chad Deal 858.863.5199
– CO-CHAIRS –
Jeannie Johnson Bolinger
Cheryl Floros
“I loved creating Texture Forest, an environment that children
could play and interact with,” said Aguiñiga. “Now, as a
mother, I’m excited to come back to my hometown to create
an immersive experience for the community. I believe in the
Museum’s mission and absolutely love working with their
incredible staff who I’ve become very close with!” Funding for
this project provided in part by the Institute of Museum and
Library Services.
www.thinkplaycreate.org
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