Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego
Shawn Bigbee is an experienced art professional with a diverse background in the management and preparation of contemporary art. Currently serving as a Senior Preparator for the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego since July 2018, Shawn has held multiple roles including Lead Preparator and Preparator, contributing significantly to collections and exhibitions. Prior experience includes serving as Gallery Manager at Quint Gallery and as an Art Handler at Artworks San Diego. Additionally, Shawn worked as a photography lab technician at San Diego City College from September 2000 to May 2006, where responsibilities included maintaining the photography darkroom and assisting students. Shawn holds a Bachelor's degree in Visual Arts from UC San Diego, earned between 2006 and 2008.
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.