"The understanding of a culture comes from hearing the language, tasting the food, seeing personal interactions, experiencing the traditions, and so much more in context."
— Elizabeth Laval & Candice Pendergrass, Sikh Youth Public History Project
"The understanding of a culture comes from hearing the language, tasting the food, seeing personal interactions, experiencing the traditions, and so much more when it is in context."
— Elizabeth Laval & Candice Pendergrass, Sikh Youth Public History Project
LA MIRADA—Learn about the history and culture of traditional Korean masks and make your own! This program will be led by a teaching artist from Barnsdall Art. Suggested for children ages 5-12. Attendance is limited. Where: La Mirada Library | 13800 La Mirada Blvd, La Mirada, CA 90638 When: October 2, 2024 | 3:30 – 4:30 pm […]
Caption: Voices on the Inside: self-portrait poetry and photography, Lisa Loftus Photography SAN DIEGO—Join the opening reception for Voices on the Inside, a multimodal self-portrait poetry and photography exhibit created by incarcerated artists. It was chosen by the San Diego-Tijuana World Design Capital as a 2024 Impact Partner to unite the community with participatory design […]
SACRAMENTO—California’s voting system has been overhauled with mail-in ballots and same-day registration, yet turnout remains notably low. Why does our richly diverse state fail to translate into representative turnout, and what alchemy might revive it? Explore California’s practical strategies for local, state, and federal elections and uncover what works—and what doesn’t. Learn from the state’s […]
SANTA BARBARA—Join Santa Barbara Public Library and Santa Barbara County Office of Arts & Culture at the Courthouse Sunken Garden for a special movie night! 2023 Sundance Festival favorite winner, Radical, will be shown in Spanish, with English subtitles. This film is based on the true story of Sergio Juárez Correa, a Mexican teacher who […]
KOREATOWN, LOS ANGELES—(re)Location amplifies the histories of the Lao and Korean communities, creating a sense of connection to the untold stories of their respective elder populations, and deepens understanding of the experiences of refugees and immigrants in the aftermath of war. We invite you to an exhibition that shares the stories and artifacts of migration […]
RANCHO CUCAMONGA—Join Chaffey College's drop-in workshops at the Wignall Museum. Artists Felix Quintana will share the joy of cyanotype, an experimental photography method; Rebecca Ustrell (Curious Publishing) will lead a workshop on Experimental Bookbinding; and artists Funchicken (Mark Todd and Esther Pearl Watson) will lead participants on a Garbage Zine adventure, making zines using found […]
WHITTIER—As part of Whittier Public Library's 'Lucha Libro' series, Joe Cepeda, East LA native and award-winning illustrator, has over thirty children's books, including Sumo Libre, about two neighbors who love wrestling. Joe will share about his experience as an author and illustrator and explain techniques needed to perform basic artwork for children. All ages welcome. […]
WHITTIER—Whittier's Rafael Navarro, with nearly 30 years in animation and comics, shares his luchador, detective-noir series, Sonámbulo, and illustrates live. There will be giveaways for all who attend* and a lucky handful may walk away with free art too! Tweens and up! Where: Whittier Public Library, 7344 Washington Ave. CA 90602 When: Sat October 5th […]
EL CAJON—Join the El Cajon Library for their Fall Open House to create your own story! The day includes TedEd students from Cajon Valley Union School District presenting ideas, films by Media Arts Center San Diego's Teen Producers Project, a Zine Exhibit featuring El Cajon's Newcomer Community telling their stories through zines, and a Community […]
KOREATOWN, LOS ANGELES—(re)Location amplifies the histories of the Lao and Korean communities, creating a sense of connection to the untold stories of their respective elder populations, and deepens understanding of the experiences of refugees and immigrants in the aftermath of war. We invite you to an exhibition that shares the stories and artifacts of migration […]
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