Sushi Performance and Visual Art, founded in 1980, is a San Diego-based nonprofit multi-disciplinary presenting organization, which cultivates alternative voices in the contemporary arts. Sushi is committed to providing its artists and audiences with a laboratory where creative exploration, community engagement, and new ideas flourish.
Sushi’s Mission is realized
through the following activities:
- Presentation of exceptional local, national, and international artists;
- Mentoring of emerging artists;
- Coordination of special events and festivals;
- Creation of artists’ residencies;
- Presentation of educational activities;
- Management of a community space.
Sushi’s Core Programs are:
- Sushi Direct: the presentation of multidisciplinary performance that includes dance, performance art, spoken word, music, theatre, film, video, and visual art;
- Visual Sushi: the exhibition of visual art projects and installations;
- New Wave Showcase: annual project that mentors and presents emerging regional artists;
- Sushi AIR: an annual international artist-in-residence project;
- Tuesday Series:Monthly events includes music, film, and performance;
- Educational Activities include master classes, workshops, and discussions;
- Sushi Space at 11th & J: community space for rehearsals, performance, classes, workshops, and receptions available on a rental basis.
- Pay-What-You-Can: flexible admissions policy for season events.
During the redevelopment of its facility, Sushi presented its programming in the “Takeout Series”, 2004-2008, at various venues throughout the San Diego region.
Sushi Performance & Visual Art
390 Eleventh Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
phone 619.235.8466
fax 619.235.8552
www.sushiart.org
