June 25, 2026

      Strength in Service: Women of the Armed Forces

      An exhibition celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States of America through the voices of those who served. Join us for a unique look at the history of local military women through personal stories, uniforms, and inspiring artistic tributes—timeline of service from the Revolutionary War through the present day. Reception: July 18th, 3 pm – 5 pm Exhibition dates: July 15 – August 29, 2026 Curator: Heather Gallana, USMC veteran   Talk and Book Signing with Amy Forsythe:  Thursday, […]
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      October 18, 2025
      Bonita Quartet in the museum

      Chamber Concert: Bonita Quartet

      Winter Chamber Concert: Bonita Quartet Tribute to Dr. Ron Goldman Sunday, Dec. 7 at 2pm cocktail hour: 1:30pm to 2pm Bonita Quartet:  – Julie Park, Byron Chow, Chris Ferrarin, Melissa Chu Donations benefitting the non-profit workshop Ron founded: https://www.socalchambermusic.com/support About Bonita resident, Dr. Ron Goldman (Oct. 20, 1939 – Dec. 12, 2023), Ronald J Goldman, beloved father, husband, grandfather, esteemed ophthalmologist, accomplished violinist, and fervent enthusiast of life, passed away peacefully on December 12th, 2023.  His departure leaves a profound […]
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      September 6, 2025

      14-bis, Visual Poetry and the Evolution of Modernist Aesthetics

      Coming in 2027 14-bis: Visual Poetry and the Evolution of Modernism   Curator Vallo Riberto is the past curator of Rule 42 and former director of the Southwestern College Gallery Curatorial statement for the exhibition: 14-bis curatorial statement Vallo Riberto Historian- Karl Kempton: visual poet, editor and publisher, curator and historian of visual poetry “The title of the exhibition, 14-bis—drawn from Alberto Santos-Dumont’s experimental aircraft—symbolizes early modernism’s spirit of innovation and transcendence.  Just as Santos-Dumont’s invention reimagined human flight, visual poets […]
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      June 24, 2025

      Michael Leaf Sculpture in the Sculpture Garden 2026

      New Sculpture Artworks in the Garden at the Museum   Watch: KPBS Video about Michael Leaf and the sculpture garden (3m 27sec)   Chameleon IT by Michael Leaf is a site-specific permanent artwork.  See BMCC Chameleon IT Press Release (1) about the new sculpture. Every night at Sunset watch sculptures in the garden come to life with a spectacular light show that lasts for two hours. Pictures from The Big Reveal, sculpture garden opening The Bonita Museum & Cultural Center’s […]
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      May 20, 2023

      Live Auction Items

      Live Auction items for “Art of the West” Auctioneer: Jet Savoy Board of Trustee’s Wine with Judy Goldman mosaic, custom wine rack made in Bonita by Bill Snider   Rosarito Penthouse- 5 nights Oceanfront view, Penthouse condo, 11th Floor 3000 sq. ft. 3 bedroom, 2 bath.  Amenities include pool, spa, tennis, access to beach. (Limited to 4 people, not pets, no smoking) Estimated value: $2500 Donation courtesy Bob and Judy Jondall   Olaf Wieghorst Olaf Wieghorst Partners print 48/950 Dimensions […]
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