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Thursday, May 17, 2012
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Wherever There’s A Fight: A History of Civil Liberties in California
An opening reception for an exhibition showcasing powerful stories of the fight for freedom and equality in California from the Gold Rush to the post-9/11 eras, Wherever There’s a Fight: A History of Civil Liberties in California. The exhibition focuses on the hidden stories of unsung heroes and heroines th..
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Event Location: Flintridge Center Philanthropy Resource Library
Cost: Free
Friday, May 18, 2012
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Exhibition Opening Masterpieces of Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
An exhibition of over 100 prints, preparatory drawings, illustrated books and an original carved block marks the first time Pacific Asia Museum has presented a major exhibition of Yoshitoshi\'s work. Tsukioka Yoshitoshi (1839-1892) is regarded as one of the most important Japanese printmakers of the 19th cent..
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Event Location: Pacific Asia Museum
Cost: Free with museum admission
Friday, May 18, 2012
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Drawing on Inspiration: Value, Chiaroscuro, Tenebrism
Artist Holly Boruck takes students through the Norton Simon Museum, exploring the wide range of styles that artists have employed throughout history. Drawing inspiration from the collections, participants practice a variety of techniques to create original works of art within the galleries. All levels of expe..
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Event Location: Norton Simon Museum
Cost: $16.00/members, $20.00/Non-members
Saturday, May 19, 2012
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Highlights of the Collection Tour
Enjoy a focused look at Highlights of the Collection, led by the museum\'s docents. A great way to learn more about Pacific Asia Museum\'s diverse collection! Free for members, included with museum admission for non-members...
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Event Location: Pacific Asia Museum
Cost: Free for members, Museum Admission for non-members
Saturday, May 19, 2012
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Portraiture Re-mix: Exploring New Technology
A portrait is like a time capsule, an image frozen in time that can represent an intimate gesture or portray importance and social stature. Using examples from the Norton Simon collections, teens create a portrait installation with a narrative by incorporating color, music/sound or animation with video. Join..
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Event Location: Norton Simon Museum
Cost: Free
Saturday, May 19, 2012
Time: 1:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
The Beauty of the Impressionist Landscape
Join a Museum educator on Saturdays for a focused 20-minute discussion of artwork and exhibitions. Today's talk is The Beauty of the Impressionist Landscape...
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Event Location: Norton Simon Museum
Cost: Free with museum admission
Saturday, May 19, 2012
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Lecture: Masterpieces of Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Masterpieces of Tsukioka Yoshitoshi exhibition organizer and renowned Japanese print scholar Chris Uhlenbeck discusses the history and artistry of the featured works...
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Event Location: Pacific Asia Museum
Cost: Free/Members, $9.00/Adults, $7.00/Seniors & Students
Saturday, May 19, 2012
Time: 2:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
The Beauty of the Impressionist Landscape
Join a Museum educator on Saturdays for a focused 20-minute discussion of artwork and exhibitions. Today's talk is The Beauty of the Impressionist Landscape...
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Event Location: Norton Simon Museum
Cost: Free with museum admission
Saturday, May 19, 2012
Time: 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
An exhibition of paintings in which the subjects are painted in their blood. The artist, Lara Salmon, will do a live portrait at six...
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Event Location: TRUUdesigns Studio
Cost: Free
Saturday, May 19, 2012
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Opening Reception: The Journey of Becoming
Opening reception for the group exhibition of three local artists celebrating the healing powers of art. The show includes new work by Regine Verougstrate, Dominique Romero and Marie Switzer. All found art to be a vehicle for healing and renewal in their battles with breast cancer. The artists’ work reflec..
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Event Location: Space Arts Center
Cost: Free
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