Maru Lopez

Manager Of Education And Engagement at Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego

Maru Lopez is an experienced professional in the field of education and engagement within the arts, currently serving as the Manager of Education and Engagement at the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego since April 2021, having previously held roles such as Museum Educator Supervisor and Lead Education and Engagement Associate. Maru is also a Board Member for the Society of North American Goldsmiths since July 2022 and was previously a Lead Engagement Liaison at the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego from October 2019 to September 2020. Earlier experience includes positions as Gallery Educator and Visitor Experience Associate at Mingei International Museum from September 2013 to September 2018. Maru's educational background includes a Master of Arts in Critical Craft Studies from Warren Wilson College, a Professional Degree in Contemporary Jewellery from Alchimia Scuola di Gioielleria Contmporanea, an Associate of Arts and Sciences in Fashion/Apparel Design from Parsons School of Design, coursework towards a Master's degree in History at Universidad de Puerto Rico, and a Bachelor's degree in Latin American and Caribbean History from the same institution.

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San Diego, United States

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Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego

With two locations, the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego (MCASD) is the region’s foremost forum devoted to the exploration and presentation of the art of our time, presenting works across all media created since 1950. Located in the heart of downtown San Diego and in the coastal community of La Jolla, MCASD provides an unprecedented variety of exhibition spaces and experiences for the community, showcasing an internationally recognized collection and a dynamic schedule of exhibitions and public programs. At MCASD Downtown, experience contemporary art in a historic setting - the Jacobs Building, formerly the Santa Fe Depot baggage building - and view site-specific installations by artists Jenny Holzer and Richard Serra. At MCASD La Jolla - enjoy architectural tours of the Joan and Irwin Jacobs Building designed by Selldorf Architects, picnic in the ocean view Art Park, and new event spaces.


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