MCASD’s Inner Workings program series pulls back the curtains of the art and museum world, offering a rare glimpse into the often-overlooked roles and disciplines that shape institutions and the broader art industry. Designed to spark curiosity and deepen understanding, this series invites our communities to explore the hidden mechanics of art institutions, shedding light on the expertise and behind-the-scenes activity that bring contemporary artists' work to life.

For our first edition of Inner Workings, join us for a conversation on starting an art collection with panelists Alessandra Moctezuma, Gallery Director and Professor of Fine Art at San Diego Mesa College, Morgan Wylder, Associate conservator of paintings at Balboa Art Conservation Center, and Jennifer Nelson, MCASD Trustee and the Chief Executive Officer of the San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program, moderated by MCASD’s Senior Curator, Jill Dawsey.