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  • Cold Tofu Improv

    Jul 26, 2001

    Pack the car, grab the kids and the family pet. We're taking a trip. Destination: Laughterville.

  • Harsh Canvas: The Art and Life of Henry Sugimoto

    Jul 22, 2001

    Video Premiere Screening and Panel Discussion in New York Please see National Programs for more information

  • From Wakayama, Japan to New York City, U.S.A.

    Jul 22, 2001

    Japanese language program and guided tour Henry Sugimoto chronicled his life in memoirs written entirely in Japanese. Join lead translator Emily Anderson and Director of Education Yoshi Miki as they present an overview of Henry Sugimoto's life and art as revealed through his autobiography. Japanese language guided tours will follow. Presented in conjunction with Henry Sugimoto: Painting an American Experience. ...

  • Henry Sugimoto Exhibition Art Talk

    Jul 14, 2001

    Ron Stroud, artist and the designer of the Henry Sugimoto: Painting an American Experience exhibition, will discuss selected works of Henry Sugimoto.

  • Craft Class with Ryoko Shibata: Pop-Up Cards

    Jul 14, 2001

    Craft Class with Ryoko Shibata: Pop-Up Cards

  • Using the Culture Within and Around You: A Writing Workshop

    Jul 14, 2001

    Led by Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston (Fellow 1991) and David Mura (Fellow 1986) Based on the premise that "you should write what you know," this course takes a closer look at how culture plays an integral part in inspiring writing. As a participant you will learn how culture can impact your creative process and sense of self as a writer. Designed for writers at all levels, this course offers a lifelong method for study...

  • Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston and David Mura: Back and Forth

    Jul 13, 2001

    Join U.S.-Japan Creative Artists Exchange Fellows and award-winning authors Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston and David Mura as they share their experiences in Japan and how it impacted their work. Ms. Houston, who co-authored the book and screenplay Farewell to Manzanar, will read from her forthcoming book, Fire Horse Woman and Mr. Mura will read from Turning Japanese: Memoirs of a Sansei (1991).

  • Harsh Canvas: The Art and Life of Henry Sugimoto

    Jul 12, 2001

    This documentary features rare home movie footage of Sugimoto painting in Jerome concentration camp and the voice of Academy Award-nominated actor Mako. The panel discussion immediately following includes Director John Esaki, musician David Iwataki and Mako.

  • 2ND SUNDAY FOR FAMILIES

    Jul 08, 2001

    Tea is a beverage tradition enjoyed around the world. Spend the afternoon learning more about the culture of tea! No reservations necessary. Tea Presentation & Tasting Learn more about the teas of Asia and the "New Asian" teas, such as boba, that have become so popular. Enjoy a sample sip of many kinds of hot & cold teas! Sugimoto Exhibition Gallery Tour for Families This special Curator-led Gallery Tour intr...

  • The Art of Injustice: Messages Behind the Images

    Jul 07, 2001

    Featuring: Kristine Kim, co-curator of the exhibition, Rick Moss, curator at the California African American Museum, Nelly Toll, contemporary artist and author of When Memory Speaks: The Holocaust in Art and moderated by Nancy Berman, Director Emeritus and curator at the Skirball Cultural Center.