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  • JANM CURRENTLY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR SUMMER 2022 NEH WORKSHOPS

    Nov 19, 2021

    LOS ANGELES - The Japanese American National Museum (JANM) is currently accepting applications for Landmarks of American History and Culture educator workshops funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). Postponed one year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, JANM looks forward to welcoming educators in the summer of 2022. NEH’s Landmarks of American History and Culture program gives K-12 edu...

  • THE JAPANESE AMERICAN NATIONAL MUSEUM AWARDED NATIONAL PARK SERVICE GRANT TO EXPAND EXHIBITION OF THE EATON COLLECTION OF ART AND ARTIFACTS

    Nov 16, 2021

    LOS ANGELES - The Japanese American National Museum (JANM) has been awarded a grant of $245,581 from the US Department of the Interior, National Park Service (NPS) through the Japanese American Confinement Sites Grant Program (JACS). This grant will fund a comprehensive exhibition of the Allen Hendershott Eaton Collection and its legacy at JANM in 2022, followed by travel to four other U.S. museums. This JACS ...

  • Two-Day Jewelry Workshop: The Wonderful World of "Washi"

    May 18, 2019 - May 19, 2019

    Saturday–Sunday, May 18–19 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Washi is a traditional Japanese handmade decorative paper that dates back to the seventh century. Unlike machine-made paper from wood pulp, washi is made from the inner bark of plants such as mulberry, bamboo, and wisteria, and hemp. The intertwining of fibers results in a paper that is strong, durable, washable, and acid-free. Its thin, smooth, soft surface can b...

  • Jewelry Workshop—The World of "Washi": Beginner Class

    Nov 03, 2018 - Nov 04, 2018

    SOLD OUT Saturday–Sunday, November 3–4 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Instructor Reiko Nakano will teach participants how to make a necklace of hand-made washi beads floating on a silk thread anchored by tiny knots, along with a playful keychain. Techniques will include washi-wrapping, looping, and wrapping wire. Please bring sharp scissors, a shoebox for supplies, a snack, and a desire to learn. Additional ma...

  • CANCELLED: Jewelry Workshop—The World of "Washi": Intermediate Class

    Jul 21, 2018 - Jul 22, 2018

    THIS WORKSHOP HAS BEEN CANCELLED. Saturday–Sunday, July 21–22 11 a.m.–4 p.m. This intermediate class is recommended for students who have already taken at least one of the beginning washi workshops. Participants will make a necklace and matching earrings with wooden beads made of two different but complementary washi papers and semi-precious commercial beads. Techniques will include washi-wrapping, c...

  • East West Players presents a reading of A WIDOW OF NO IMPORTANCE by Shane Sakhrani

    Dec 09, 2010

    Deepa has been a widow for a year. Her only desire is to see her daughter married so that she can die in peace. But when she starts receiving romantic advances from her recently divorced neighbor, also her son’s best friend, she starts to see the benefits of living.

  • Quakers: Friends of the Japanese American Community

    Jun 05, 2010

    FREE! The Society of Friends (Quakers) were one of the few groups to publicly defend and support the Japanese Americans during the Second World War. Learn more about their important social justice work and legacy that extends to today. Program:Remarks from Joe Franko, former AFSC Regional DirectorVideo clips of AFSC’s “Spirited Engagement”Keynote Speaker: Lane Ryo Hirabayashi, Ph.D., George and Sakaye Aratani Profess...

  • Friends of the Museum: Kokoro Craft Affair

    May 30, 2009

    Come to a showcase and sale of unique, high quality, handcrafted items in a wide range of prices. Crafts for sale include: Contemporary Kokeshi Art - Jewelry - Purses - Woodcraft - Origami art - Kimono Fabric Clothing - Paintings - Ceramics - Cultural T-Shirts - Floral Art - Glass Art, and More! Admission to the Boutique is FREE. A portion of the profits will support the National Museum's educational programs ...

  • An Introduction to the Art of Bonsai

    Aug 11, 2007

    In conjunction with the exhibition Landscaping America: Beyond the Japanese Garden, the National Museum presents a four-part series of gardening demonstrations led by horticultural experts. Part 2 Learn basic bonsai techniques from Shig Miya of the Venice Japanese Community Center. Single demonstration price: $8 National Museum members, $10 non-members. Series price: $25 National Museum members, $35 non-members. ...

  • PROJECT TEAM—2022 NEH Landmarks Little Tokyo Workshop

    Bios for the “Little Tokyo: How History Shapes a Community Across Generations” project team and faculty. This project is an NEH Landmarks of American History and Culture workshop for teachers.