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Target Free Family Saturday: Art From The Heart

2013年02月09日

FREE ALL DAY! Celebrate Valentine's Day and the opening of our new Supernatural: The Art of Audrey Kawasaki, Edwin Ushiro, and Timothy Teruo Watters exhibition! Show your love by making art for yourself and others! Generously sponsored by Target, these special Saturdays are filled with fun activities giving families unique ways to learn, play, and grow together. ALL DAY CRAFTS AND ACTIVITIES: • Draw...

Supernatural

2013年02月09日 - 2013年03月17日

Traditions are an integral part of every community. Some of these come from superstitions that our ancestors carried with them. Supernatural features the work of Audrey Kawasaki, Edwin Ushiro, and Timothy Teruo Watters—artists who have explored some of these otherworldly concepts, illustrating how traditional ideas have evolved and been adapted over time. Sponsors: Check out photos on our Facebook page. ...

TRAVELING EXHIBITION HONORS ARAB AMERICANS IN MILITARY, PEACE CORPS, DIPLOMATIC CORPS

2013年02月08日

Los Angeles’ Arab American community spotlighted Los Angeles, CA, February 6, 2013—Arab Americans have been an integral part of the United States of America since its inception, contributing to our society in myriad ways, including representing and defending American ideals through public service. Long the target of negative stereotypes, Arab Americans even found themselves dubbed “guilty by association” follo...

"Blossoms and Thorns: A Community Uprooted" by Kenneth Kokka

2013年02月02日

Blossoms and Thorns, a short documentary commissioned and funded by the Contra Costa Japanese American Citizens League, depicts the story of Richmond's Nikkei flower growing community. Japanese immigrants began arriving in the San Francisco Bay Area in the late 1800s and quickly discovered that they could make a living growing cut flowers. The moderate climate was conducive to growing flowers, and they found afford...

"Common Ground" Exhibition Tour

2013年02月02日

Tour our ongoing exhibition Common Ground: The Heart of Community with experienced docents.

Sogetsu Ikebana Workshop: Basic Slanting Style Moribana

2013年01月26日

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 students to the basic technique and style that is the foundation of many Ikebana arrangements. Instructor Mikiko Ideno will teach you "Basic Slanting Style Moribana." $30 members; $35 non-members, inc...

Little Tokyo Walking Tour

2013年01月26日

Relive history and learn about present-day Little Tokyo with Museum docents. $9 Members; $14 non-members, includes admission. Comfortable walking shoes recommended. Weather permitting.

"Giant Robot Biennale 3: Project Remix" Panel

2013年01月19日

This panel will discuss Project Remix. Curated by Eric Nakamura, Project Remix is a custom vinyl show that features figures designed by Uglydoll creator David Horvath and customized by over 80 artists from seven countries—including the rare combination of both established customizers and fine artists. Artists Luke Cheuh, David Horvath, Scott Tolleson, and Yoskay Yamamoto will be participating in the panel.

"Queer Compulsions: Race, Nation, and Sexuality in the Affairs of Yone Noguchi" by Dr. Amy Sueyoshi

2013年01月19日

Join Dr. Amy Sueyoshi for a reading and discussion of her book, Queer Compulsions: Race, Nation, and Sexuality in the Affairs of Yone Noguchi. A Q&A and book signing will follow the program. Click here to read an interview with Dr. Sueyoshi about Queer Compulsions. In September 1897 Yone Noguchi (1875–1947) contemplated crafting a poem to his new love, western writer Charles Warren Stoddard. Recently arrived in...

Giant Robot Artists’ Entourage Workshop with Rob Sato

2013年01月19日

Join us for the final Giant Robot Artists' Entourage Workshop with Rob Sato! Attendees will learn watercolor texture techniques and how to use masking in this workshop. Materials provided. Free with admission.