Artist Vicky Murakami will discuss selected works of Henry Sugimoto followed by a hands-on workshop.

Cheryl Walker, artist and art instructor at Santa Monica Emeritus College and UCLA Extension art courses, will discuss selected works of Henry Sugimoto followed by a hands-on workshop.

Emily Anderson, Curatorial Associate at the National Museum, will discuss selected works of Henry Sugimoto followed by a hands-on workshop conducted by Flora Ito, Education Associate at the National Museum.

In honor of Father's Day, the National Museum presents this special opportunity to hear first-hand stories about artist Henry Sugimoto (1900-1990) from the perspective of his daughter, Madeleine. This program is held in conjunction with the exhibition Henry Sugimoto: Painting an American Experience and will reveal the person behind the art. Audience members will be able to participate in a question and answer period moderated by Exhibition Curator Kristine Kim.

Featuring: Kristine Kim, co-curator of the exhibition, Rick Moss, curator at the California African American Museum, Nelly Toll, contemporary artist and author of When Memory Speaks: The Holocaust in Art and moderated by Nancy Berman, Director Emeritus and curator at the Skirball Cultural Center.

This documentary features rare home movie footage of Sugimoto painting in Jerome concentration camp and the voice of Academy Award-nominated actor Mako. The panel discussion immediately following includes Director John Esaki, musician David Iwataki and Mako.

Ron Stroud, artist and the designer of the Henry Sugimoto: Painting an American Experience exhibition, will discuss selected works of Henry Sugimoto.

Japanese language program and guided tour

Henry Sugimoto chronicled his life in memoirs written entirely in Japanese. Join lead translator Emily Anderson and Director of Education Yoshi Miki as they present an overview of Henry Sugimoto's life and art as revealed through his autobiography. Japanese language guided tours will follow.

Video Premiere Screening and Panel Discussion in New York

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Sugimoto Exhibition Art Talk
Emily Anderson, curatorial associate at the National Museum will discuss works on loan from Wakayama City, Sugimoto's birth place. A hands-on workshop conducted by artist Flora Ito will follow the discussion.

Eddie Kurushima, professional artist, began studying under Henry Sugimoto while incarcerated in Arkansas. His story highlights the significant role art and art education played in the lives of Japanese Americans incarcerated in America's concentration camps. The panel also features curators Kristine Kim and Karin Higa.

Allyson Nakamoto, National Museum Educator, will lead a gallery tour exploring Sugimoto's life, followed by a unique hands-on workshop.

Join curators Kristine Kim and Karin Higa as they share their experiences uncovering new information during their 10-year journey to organize this exhibition.

Inmates of America's concentration camps carved bird pins out of found wood. Participants will examine bird pins on display in the exhibitions, Henry Sugimoto: Painting an American Experience and Common Ground: The Heart of Community. Who made them and why? Following this activity, children will learn how to draw and make simple carvings of bird pins. Appropriate for children ages 6-12 years old. Cost: $5 for Museum members, $11 for non-Members.

Closing of the exhibition Henry Sugimoto: Painting an American Experience

Henry Sugimoto Exhibit Opening at the Crocker Art Museum

Members and Community Reception to celebrate the opening of traveling exhibition, Henry Sugimoto: Painting an American Experience.
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Kristine Kim, lead curator of the exhibition Henry Sugimoto: Painting an American Experience, will present the life and art of this incredible artist in a slide lecture at the Crocker Art Museum in Sacramento, California.

Closing of the exhibition, Henry Sugimoto: Painting an American Experience