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March 2019
Indian Country: The Art of David Bradley Opens to the Public
For the past three decades, David Bradley (Minnesota Chippewa, born 1954) has been a recognized voice from Indian Country, confronting through his art questions of identity, self-determination, and self-representation, as well as definitions of “traditional” Indian art. Drawing influence from diverse sources such as Santa Fe–style painting of the 1930s–40s, Renaissance art, pop culture, advertising, and film, Bradley’s work is at once serious and fun, historical and contemporary.
April 2019
Sacred Realms: Temple Murals by Shashi Dhoj Tulachan
The nine paintings in this exhibition are the work of one extraordinary Buddhist monk named Shashi Dhoj Tulachan, a second-generation thangka artist living In Tuksche, a remote village located in Mustang, Nepal’s Northernmost district adjacent to Tibet. The monk has devoted much of his life to the restoration of a nearby 16th-century gompa (Tibetan monastery) known as the Chhairo Gompa. Tuesdays – Sundays 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Adults – $15, Seniors and Students – $12, Members and Children…
Ancient Arts of China: A 5000 Year Legacy
Journey back through 5,000 years of history and follow the efflorescence of arts throughout one of the world’s oldest civilizations. From large painted ceramic pots used during the Neolithic period, to sculptures of camels and horses made at the height of the Silk Road, to beautiful embroidered silk court robes, and ivory carvings from the 19th century, this exhibition presents the importance of fine art made to be admired during life and depended on in the afterlife. Tuesdays –…
Spirits and Headhunters: Art of the Pacific Islands
Spanning the geographic region collectively referred to as Oceania, this comprehensive exhibition highlights Masterworks from the three cultural regions of Micronesia, Melanesia, and Polynesia. Particular focus is placed on New Guinea, land of the headhunter, and the rich artistic traditions infused into daily and ritual life. Tuesdays – Sundays 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Adults – $15, Seniors and Students – $12, Members and Children under 12 – Free, Admission for Santa Ana residents Free on Sundays
South and Southeast Asian Paintings and Sculpture
The Norton Simon Museum houses a world-renowned collection of art from South and Southeast Asia that includes examples of the rich sculptural and painting traditions that developed in this region over the course of more than 2,000 years. Sculptures from India, Pakistan, Nepal, Tibet, Cambodia, and Thailand are on permanent display, as are selected works from Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, Burma (Myanmar), China, Vietnam, and Indonesia. Sundays 11:00 am – 5:00 p.m., Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 12:00 noon – 5:00…
Island Ink: Tattoo Traditions of the Pacific
This is a new exhibition on both customary and contemporary Pacific Tattoo. This is a new exhibition on both customary and contemporary Pacific tattoo. Tattooing was a natural part of life in the Pacific where one had the time, the temperament, and skill to bring it to a high degree of perfection. In recent years Islanders are once again taking pride in the cultural heritage and reviving many of the traditional arts, including the tattoo. Wednesdays – Sundays 11:00 a.m.…
Permanent Collection at Pacific Island Ethnic Art Museum
The permanent collection now represents more than 1,000 works of art and artifacts from Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Hawaii, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Northern Marianas Islands, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu. The collection includes objects of art in the organization of space, carving traditions, fiber, and textile arts, body ornamentation and oral/musical/movement arts. Wednesdays – Sundays 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Adults – $5, Seniors & Students – $3, Members & Children under…
June 2019
Summer Solstice Sound Bath
Join Mary Frances Spencer on Crystal Singing Bowls and Gongphoria on Symphonic Gongs for a tonal concert celebrating the Summer Solstice! Please bring a mat/blanket or anything you will need to be comfortable lying on the floor for an hour-long sonic experience. Relax and receive resonant vibrations that will open up your body and spirit to the new energy of the Summer season. Cost: $20 presale / $25 at the door About the Artists: Mary Frances Spencer is a local Yoga Instructor/Healing…
Homemade Sodas and Kombucha
Learn how to make and care for your own kombucha culture in this workshop taught by food preservationist Brie Wakeland. Additionally, you will learn other methods and recipes for various natural drinks, such as root beer, shrubs, kefir, jun, and more. Samples will be available for tasting.
San Fernando Hongwanji Buddhist Temple Obon Festival
This is one of the largest Obon festivals in Southern California. The event includes taiko drum performances, Japanese calligraphy and doll exhibits, and a variety of tasty ethnic foods. Saturday 4:30 – 10:00 p.m. Sunday 4:30 – 9:00 p.m.