About POP UP THE PADDLE
The Fundraising Must Go On!
In light of current events, Patrons of the Prado have reimagined a replacement for our popular Masterpiece fundraiser. With the support of our caring community, we hope to partner with you in a successful online event.
Our mission is more critical than ever during these challenging times. The unprecedented global pandemic has forced the closure of the Prado’s museums, theatres, and science centers. Without revenue from daily visitors, the funds needed to sustain operations and keep our Prado thriving for future generations are deeply impacted.
ACCORDING TO A SURVEY BY THE AMERICAN ALLIANCE OF MUSEUMS, THE UNITED STATES IS AT RISK FOR LOSING ONE-THIRD OF ALL MUSEUMS DUE TO COVID CLOSURES.
We hope you will join our efforts to raise $150,000 to support our beneficiaries. Dress up, pour a drink, and raise your virtual paddle with us!
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100% OF FUNDS RAISED WILL BE DISTRIBUTED TO OUR BENEFICIARIES
Balboa Park is one of North America’s most iconic urban parks, home to over 1,200 acres of outdoor space and some of the world’s more renowned museums, theatres, and learning centers.
patrons of the prado beneficiaries:
- Fleet Science Center
- Mingei International Museum
- Museum of Photographic Art
- Museum of Us
- The Old Globe
- San Diego History Center
- San Diego Junior Theatre
- San Diego Museum of Art
- San Diego Natural History Museum
- Timken Museum of Art
Balboa Park is one of North America’s most iconic urban parks, home to over 1,200 acres of outdoor space and some of the world’s more renowned museums, theatres, and learning centers.
patrons of the prado beneficiaries:
- Fleet Science Center
- Mingei International Museum
- Museum of Photographic Art
- Museum of Us
- The Old Globe
- San Diego History Center
- San Diego Junior Theatre
- San Diego Museum of Art
- San Diego Natural History Museum
- Timken Museum of Art
“Much of our work with youths would not be possible without the grants made to us by the Patrons of the Prado and the generosity of key donors in our community.”
-Roxana Velásquez, Maruja Baldwin Executive Director, The San Diego Museum of Art
“Patrons of the Prado promotes Balboa Park cultural organizations with critical funding that supports general operations and in bringing Title 1 students to experience all that Balboa Park has to offer.”
-Steven L. Snyder, Ph.D., President & CEO of the Fleet Science Center
“Only a portion of Junior Theatre’s annual budget is covered by ticket sales and tuition….I rely on groups like Patrons of the Prado as a bridge to reach a larger philanthropic community in San Diego and bring awareness to the Junior Theatre’s important mission.”
-James Saba, Executive Director of the San Diego Junior Theatre