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Two Day Workshop: Shibori and Indigo Explorations
Nov 09, 2024 - Nov 10, 2024
Unleash your creativity with indigo and shibori! Taught by Glennis Dolce, this workshop will explore traditional Japanese fabric dyeing techniques, including stitching, clamping, binding, and pole wrapping. Various shibori techniques will be presented and practiced—arashi, nui, itajime, yanagi, tekumo, and more!This workshop is limited to fifteen participants and is open to all levels of knowledge. All tools and a ma...
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VC Film Fest at JANM
May 01, 2024 - May 08, 2024
Celebrate with Visual Communications as they present the 40th edition of the VC Film Fest (Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival) from May 1 – 10, 2024. The festival is the premier showcase for the best and brightest of Asian Pacific cinema and has presented over 5,000 films, videos, and digital mediaworks by Asian and Pacific Islander artists since 1983. The 40th edition will feature a robust lineup of in-pers...
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JANM Congratulates the Heart Mountain Wyoming Foundation on Being a New Smithsonian Affiliate
Apr 09, 2024
LOS ANGELES, CA – The Japanese American National Museum (JANM) congratulates the Heart Mountain Wyoming Foundation (HMWF) on being a new Smithsonian Affiliate. Established in 1996, the HMWF preserves the original site of the Heart Mountain concentration camp in northwestern Wyoming and tells the stories of over 14,000 people who were unjustly incarcerated there during World War II through its world-class museum, the ...
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ASOBI at JANM: Mini Lotus Cross-Stitches with Barbara Sueko McGuire
Mar 21, 2024
Experience the art of play at Asobi at JANM, our new series once a month where local artists showcase their unique work through interactive demonstrations and every guest goes home with a new art piece and sense of accomplishment. For our inaugural event, join Barbara Sueko McGuire of String Theory to create mini lotus cross-stitches. Follow Barbara’s pattern and use your own creativity to make your own handmade,...
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Border Crossings: An ongoing exploration of community and society through cinema and media arts Presented by Visual Communications
Mar 06, 2011
Visual Communications, the nation’s premier Asian Pacific American media arts center, is pleased to inaugurate an ongoing series at the Tateuchi Democracy Forum. Select works ranging from politics to horror, from live-action to anime and everything else in between will be augmented with shoptalks and special guest appearances. Nikkei Overseas (double-feature): Overstay (1998) Director: Ann Kaneko Overstay fore...
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Members Reception for "No Victory Ever Stays Won: The ACLU's 90 Years of Protecting Liberty" Exhibition
Nov 20, 2010
Members Reception for No Victory Ever Stays Won JANM Members: Join the ACLU of Southern California and the Japanese American National Museum for a special sneak-peek at the No Victory Ever Stays Won: The ACLU's 90 Years of Protecting Liberty exhibition, running from November 21 through December 11, 2010. RSVP requested. Please contact Clarissa Woo at (213) 977-5241 or email cwoo@aclu-sc.org
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Patsy Sumie Saiki Film - "A Daughter of Hawaii: Her 88th Year"
Jan 24, 2004
Produced and directed by Patsy Sumie Saiki's grandson, Arnie Saiki, this documentary chronicles Ms. Saiki's life and family history in Hawai'i. The acclaimed author has written Sachie a Daughter of Hawai'i and Early Japanese Immigrants in Hawaii. After the screening, the author will talk about her literary career and her experience making the film.
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Speaking With Ancestors: Discovering Families Through the Written Word, Readings and Conversations on Impact of Racial and Cultural Politics on Family
May 31, 2003
Join the Japanese American National Museum for special readings and conversation with writers and poets who will explore the complexities and impact of racial and cultural politics on family as part of the program. Speaking with Ancestors: Discovering Families Through the Written Word will be held at the National Museum on Saturday, May 31 at 1:30 p.m., featuring a diverse panel of guests and moderated by Peter J. ...
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Passports to Friendship: Celebrating 75 Years of U.S.-Japan Friendship Doll Exchange - Events
Programs are free for museum members and included with admission for visitors, unless otherwise noted. To see a complete listing of JANM’s upcoming programs, check out our Events Calendar.
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Only the Oaks Remain: The Story of Tuna Canyon Detention Station - Events
Programs are free for museum members and included with admission for visitors, unless otherwise noted. To see a complete listing of JANM’s upcoming programs, check out our Events Calendar.