Big Reveal, Saturday May 16, from 5:00pm to 9:00pm
$150/person
$1,250/table for ten (10)
Click here to make your reservation
The Bonita Museum & Cultural Center’s (BMCC) vision is to transform surrounding areas of the museum into a grand outdoor sculpture garden. The BMCC, in partnership with the County of San Diego, will create a fascinating sculpture garden that serves as an outdoor space showcasing three-dimensional works of art.
Opening in 2026, Michael Leaf, a local South Bay artist, will capture visitors’ attention with his dynamic artistic voice as he explores the power of metalworking. The first phase of the sculpture garden will be a unique building wrap, called Chameleon “IT”. Visitors are invited to explore, engage, and connect with this constantly changing color wrap that plays with the light of the region. Working out of Chula Vista, Leaf has created metal sculptures throughout the United States.
You are invited to the Big Reveal spectacular lighting gala. Be the first to enjoy the BMCC Sculpture Garden lighting and watch the chameleon sculpture come to “light” -all designed by Michael Leaf.
Honorary Chairs of the event are Scott and Barbara Scott. During the event, we will honor the Scott’s for their years of dedication and leadership at the museum and historical society.
Master of Ceremony: Joe Little, NBC7
Sponsorship opportunities are available by calling Wendy at the museum, 619 267-5141
ABOUT MICHAEL LEAF
Dubbed the “The Michaelangelo of Metal” by KUSI news, Michael is a third generation South Bay San Diegan and a master of metal craft. Michael comes from a long line of metalworkers and artists from Southbay San Diego. About Michael’s new site-specific project at the museum:
“Whenever I drive or ride my bicycle past the museum, I have always wondered… How can the outside of the museum reflect what is going on inside the museum?
What could be done that is powerful and meaningful enough that would represent the vibrancy of the art, history, culture, performances and exhibitions inside the building?
And then ‘IT’ hit me, Chameleon IT.”
-Michael Leaf
Michael Leaf with proto-type of Chameleon IT
The first public sculpture in the sculpture garden by Mehl Lawson, Bonita Cowboy Artist of America entitled “WR This Cats Smart
Thank You to Our Sponsors:
Event Sponsors
The Leaf Family
David & Annie Malcolm
King Jewelers
RCP Block & Brick
Dennis Conner
Table Sponsors
Mike and Cindy Cohen
Bill Osborne & Shirley Horton
Dave & Bea McLellan
Roy & Nimpa Akana
Scott & Barbara Scott
Michael & Stephanie Leaf
Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation
Fred & Lupe Sobke
Johnny & Stephanie Garcia
