The Sushi Contemporary Performance & Visual Arts Archive documents the organization and its impact on the San Diego art scene from its inception in 1980 through its end in 2011. The collection is a record of the activities of the organization, contemporary performance art, dance and visual art during the 1980s and 1990s. Materials include administrative files, clippings, ephemera, recorded performances, promotional and event photographs, and artist files.

Sushi Contemporary Performance and Visual Arts was founded in 1980 by visual artist Lynn Schuette. Sushi developed from the 1979 visual and performance series Artists Work Here, also organized by Schuette. The non-profit organization was created to be an alternative exhibition and performance space that would support both local and visiting contemporary artists.

28.2 Linear feet (61 archives boxes, 3 card file boxes, 1 records carton and 5 map case folders)

Publication rights are held by the creator of the collection.

Artist contracts with social security numbers are restricted until 2075. Redacted copies may be requested. Original media is also restricted. Researchers must request user copies be produced.