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"442" Graphic Novel Talk and Drawing Workshop with Rob Sato

2019年07月27日

SOLD OUT FREE Enjoy a talk between the authors of 442, a graphic novel by Koji Steven Sakai and Phinneas Kiyomura, who, along with artist Rob Sato, will discuss their collaboration process. Following the discussion, we invite you to participate in a drawing workshop for all skill levels; materials will be provided. 442 follows Hiro, a young man incarcerated at the Manzanar concentration camp during W...

Social Justice through the Arts

2019年05月21日

FREE In celebration of Asian Pacific American Islander Heritage Month, Asian Americans Advancing Justice–LA and East West Players (EWP) are teaming up with JANM for a community conversation on social justice through the arts. Presented as part of EWP’s Counter Culture Series, this panel will discuss and celebrate Asian American voices within the arts. Panelists include playwright Prince Gomolvilas, performer-w...

Upper Level Members' Reception: "Tatau"

2016年07月29日

Upper level members are invited to join curator Takahiro "Ryudaibori" Kitamura and exhibiting artists for an exclusive preview and reception to celebrate the opening of Tatau: Marks of Polynesia, featuring a traditional Samoan ‘ava ceremony and fire dancers. Invitations were mailed in June. RSVP by Monday, July 25, 2016. Image: Tattoo by Su‘a Sulu‘ape Aisea. Photo by John Agcaoili.

Giant Robot Decoden Workshop

2016年01月24日

Decoden, which is shorthand Japanese for “decorated phone,” is a style trend that has been popular in Japan for several years. Commonly seen in the fashionable Harajuku district, decoden refers to an overload of sparkly charms and jewels layered onto phones and other accessories for a colorful, tactile effect. In this workshop, led by YouTube personality and entertainment host Chrissa Sparkles with designer and ho...

Hello Kitty Panel: Small Gift, Big Smile

2014年11月20日

Sanrio’s “small gift, big smile” philosophy is rooted in founder Shintaro Tsuji’s goal of encouraging positive relationships through small gifts. Join Sanrio representatives for a discussion of this philosophy and its role in Hello Kitty’s enduring appeal. $4 members, $5 non-members. Tickets Available Now

CANCELLED: Thanksgiving Sogetsu Ikebana Workshop for Beginners

2012年11月17日

This class has been canceled. We apologize for the inconvenience. Ikebana (“living flower”) is the Japanese art of flower arrangement. Sogetsu Ikebana is a three dimensional artistic expression composed of flower and plant material arranged in a container. This workshop will introduce the student to the basic technique and style that are the foundation of many ikebana arrangements. Instructor Mikiko Ideno will...

Fighting For Democracy at The National WWII Museum (New Orleans, LA )

2009年02月09日 - 2009年05月17日

TRAVELING EXHIBITION Through the diverse perspectives of seven ordinary citizens whose lives and communities were forever changed by World War II, this exhibition asks visitors to think critically about freedom, history, and, ultimately, the ongoing struggle to live democratically in a diverse America. Fighting For Democracy: Who is the “We” in “We, the People”? is presented by the National Center for the Prese...

Multiple Feeds

2008年10月02日

FREE! Los Angeles Art Association is proud to partner with Otis College of Art and Design on an essential screening of Otis’ time-based and new media artists. Part of Otis’ 90th Anniversary celebration, this screening will acknowledge and commemorate the many important video artists fostered at Otis. Curated by Erika Suderburg. For more information, visit: www.laaa.org.

"Sunday on Statue Square" by Mark J. Jue

2004年11月18日

Sunday on Statue Square is a bittersweet tale of a Filipina maid and her Chinese employers set in Hong Kong. This staged reading recounts the story of the thousands of Filipinas forced to leave home annually for economic reasons and take jobs overseas as maids. Mark J. Jue is the 1997 C. Y. Lee Award winner for Chinatown Correspondent. A number of Jue's short plays, including Bus Ride, Enter the Undubbed Voices, a...

"Doublecross: Japanese Americans in Black and White Chicago", by Dr. Jacalyn D. Harden

2004年01月31日

Dr. Jacalyn D. Harden of Seattle University takes a critical look at the relationships and political partnerships of ethnic groups in one of the most diverse cities in the country. Harden will discuss her research on Japanese Americans in one Chicago community.