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  • "No-No Boy: A Multimedia Concert"

    Nov 03, 2018

    No-No Boy is a multimedia concert performed by Julian Saporiti and Erin Aoyama. Taking inspiration from interviews with World War II Japanese American incarceration camp survivors, his own family’s history living through the Vietnam War, and many other stories of Asian American experience, Saporiti has transformed his doctoral research at Brown University into folk songs in an effort to bring these stories to a bro...

  • Edible Adventures: Got Rice? Exploring Little Tokyo Grain by Grain

    Oct 01, 2016

    This cultural walk will focus on the many food products made from rice, with ample opportunities to sample everything from onigiri (rice balls) to manju (pounded rice sweet). In between stops at Little Tokyo specialty shops, where you will meet the owners, you will hear stories of the history of the neighborhood. $40 members, $50 non-members; museum admission included. Limited to 15 participants.

  • A Conversation with Dave Roberts

    Jun 18, 2016

    SOLD OUT Join us for a conversation with Dave Roberts, the first minority manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers. Moderated by Scott Akasaki, the Dodgers’ Director of Team Travel, Roberts will discuss his history and future with the Dodgers; how his half-Japanese, half-African American background has informed his perspective; his current role as manager of a storied franchise; and opinions on his players incl...

  • Upper Level Members' Reception: "Above the Fold"

    May 29, 2016

    Members at the Director’s Circle, President’s Circle, Chairman’s Circle, and Sustaining levels are invited to join us at an exclusive reception to celebrate the opening of Above the Fold: New Expressions in Origami. Invitations are being mailed in April. RSVP by May 23. Photo: Erik DeMaine and Martin DeMaine, Kentucky Series: Together, 2012. Photo courtesy of the artists.

  • "Before They Were Heroes" Members Only Preview

    Jul 12, 2015

    All JANM members are invited to preview the exhibition Before They Were Heroes: Sus Ito’s World War II Images—the first exhibition organized as part of Sharing Our Stories, JANM’s new series of historical shows drawn from its extensive collection—before it opens to the public on Tuesday, July 14.

  • Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival

    Apr 24, 2015 - Apr 29, 2015

    Friday, April 24 – Wednesday, April 29 Visual Communications, the nation’s premier Asian Pacific American media arts center, once again brings the Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival to JANM for encore showings of feature-length favorites as well as special programs that offer a focused window on the perspectives of the APA creative community. In many cases, filmmakers will be on hand to participate in int...

  • Bringing the Circle Together: A Native American Film Series -- Aleut Story

    Oct 23, 2008

    Screening of 'Aleut Story' In the turbulence of war, the Aleuts of Alaska would redefine themselves – and America. From indentured servitude and being put into concentration camps during World War II, to Congress and the White House, this is the incredible story of the Aleuts’ decades-long struggle for our nation’s ideals. Special guest author/poet Marie Huskey (Unangan/Aleut) to start the screening. Bringing...

  • About Face: Artists Discuss Portraiture, Portrait-Making, and Identity - POSTPONED

    Sep 17, 2006

    * * * * POSTPONED! Due to circumstances beyond our control, this program has been postponed. The new date will be posted online as soon as it is determined. Thank you and apologies for any inconvenience caused. * * * * How are contemporary artists using portraiture and portrait-making processes to examine, reflect, and/or challenge constructions of identity? Join us as an eclectic group of artists gat...

  • Object Lessons

    Aug 02, 2003 - Jan 04, 2004

    With over 47,000 artifacts donated by more than 5,000 individuals, families, and organizations, the National Museum has the largest collection of Japanese American materials in the world. This exhibition showcases a range of compelling objects from the permanent collection, some of which have never been displayed before. Exhibition highlights include a seven-story-long American flag sewn by the Monterey Bay Japane...

  • Finding Family Stories (2003)

    Mar 14, 2003 - Jul 06, 2003

    In March 2003, the sixth year of finding family stories culminates with an exhibition at four partner institutions of the works of eight artists chosen by representatives from these institutions: the Japanese American National Museum (the organizing institution), the California African American Museum, the Chinese American Museum and Self-Help Graphics & Art, Inc. finding family stories brings together living arti...