SAN DIEGO–The New Americans Museum returns to its home at NTC at Liberty Station Arts and Culture District on January 17.
Since its inception, the museum has established a track record of celebrating the contributions of America’s immigrant communities through educational programming, including an oral histories project, immigrant essays competition, forums, visual arts exhibitions and civic events. The museum heads into 2015 with new and dynamic leadership and a fresh and engaging approach to meeting its mission of celebrating the contributions of immigrants (post WWII) to the nation’s history.
Deborah Szekely-a formidable national figure and activist who has championed social justice and the building of understanding between cultures and backgrounds throughout her lifetime-conceived the museum as an institution that would convene people of all cultures to celebrate the myriad of experiences and contributions that immigrants have made to build to U.S.
“This has been quite a journey, but I had faith this day would come…and it has,” exclaimed Szekely, world renowned philanthropist, health guru, and mastermind behind Rancho La Puerta Spa and Golden Door. “We’re back with engaging new programs, our reignited essay contest now utilizing digital media, and a commitment to exploring universal themes through thought-provoking, curated exhibitions, crafts and art of immigrant people from around the world.”
The museum’s new exhibit, resilience: reimagining homeland, is a collection of tapestries from Deborah Szekely’s InterAmerican Foundation Years (1984-1991).
The New Americans Museum is located at NTC at Liberty Station, 2825 Dewey Road in San Diego. Visit www.NewAmericansMuseum.org
