Fifty-minute Docent guided tours available with paid admission or free for members. Parties meet in lobby.
Fifty-minute Docent guided tours available to all guests during Free MOLAA Sundays. Parties meet in lobby.
In each chapter, in conversation between the most remarkable artists from Latin-America and Latinxs in the US, and our MOLAA Chief Curator Gabriela Urtiaga, we place the focus on a series or specific artwork which requires a close inspection and deliberate process of contemplation, and exploration; delving into the ideas surrounding the creation of the works, their sources of research and inspiration, in an effort to immerse ourselves in the world of the artists. This special edition of the MOLAA Zoom Project series focuses on the PST Art and Science Exhibition: Arteônica: Art, Science, and Technology in Latin America Today.
Fifty-minute Docent guided tours available with paid admission or free for members. Parties meet in lobby.
Fifty-minute Docent guided tours available to all guests during Free MOLAA Sundays. Parties meet in lobby.
Join us for the November MOLAA Members Book Club meeting! Our book of the month is Solito: A Memoir by Javier Zamora. Light refreshments will be served. The book can be bought online or in-person at the MOLAA store!
In each chapter, in conversation between the most remarkable artists from Latin-America and Latinxs in the US, and our MOLAA Chief Curator Gabriela Urtiaga, we place the focus on a series or specific artwork which requires a close inspection and deliberate process of contemplation, and exploration; delving into the ideas surrounding the creation of the works, their sources of research and inspiration, in an effort to immerse ourselves in the world of the artists. This special edition of the MOLAA Zoom Project series focuses on the PST Art and Science Exhibition: Arteônica: Art, Science, and Technology in Latin America Today.
This session will be a fun and informal meet and greet for individuals interested in volunteering for MOLAA’s Educational Programs! Learn about the different volunteer roles, incentives, and how you can help empower individuals and communities through art. Light refreshments will be served.
Come join us for a cozy afternoon with friends and family as we read a children’s book celebrating Latino heritage and create art. This workshop is open to all ages. All materials are provided.
Featured Book: NOT FAR FROM HERE By Nydia Armendia-Sánchez. A debut author and an award-winning illustrator unite to craft an entirely bilingual ode to the amor, courage, and memories we carry from one generation to the next, from one country to another.
Join us for the November MOLAA Members Book Club meeting! Our book of the month is The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao by Junot Diaz. Light refreshments will be served. The book can be bought online or in-person at the MOLAA store!
Join us in celebrating three years of morning art workshops at our Garden! Teaching artist Maria Guadalupe leads this special edition workshop with Oil Pastels. MOLAA will provide all materials! Cost: $5.
Join the MOLAA education team and a special surprise guest as we explore the collision of art and science in the classroom. Taking inspiration from MOLAA’s most recent exhibition, Arteonica*, we will introduce key concepts to understand the relationship between art, science and technology in Latin America, and learn how to integrate hands-on classroom experiences that meet the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). This session is in-person and includes light refreshments, wine, and free parking. Part of MOLAA’s Arteonica* Educational Series.
Inspired by the early electronic work by Argentinian artist, Leo Núñez, and Peruvian artist Teresa Burga’s, join us as we create our own a 11x17 work of art using electrical circuitry and batteries. All materials are provided. Children are admitted but guardians are responsible for ensuring proper use of tools.
Complete your Holiday shopping at the MOLAA Store! Museums across the nation celebrate Museum Store Sunday with sales, special events, and unique gifts where you will find something for your loved ones, while supporting your favorite museum.
Discounts in person and online between Nov. 26 - December 2, 2024.
In each chapter, in conversation between the most remarkable artists from Latin-America and Latinxs in the US, and our MOLAA Chief Curator Gabriela Urtiaga, we place the focus on a series or specific artwork which requires a close inspection and deliberate process of contemplation, and exploration; delving into the ideas surrounding the creation of the works, their sources of research and inspiration, in an effort to immerse ourselves in the world of the artists. This special edition of the MOLAA Zoom Project series focuses on the PST Art and Science Exhibition: Arteônica: Art, Science, and Technology in Latin America Today.
Established in 2011, the Latino Comics Expo is the premiere event to connect with Latinx and Latin American comic artists and animators, experts, and fans. This year, the Latino Comics Expo in collaboration with MOLAA, will be held in the Viva Event Center and runs from November 23rd to November 24th!
Update: This event was pushed from November 7th to November 14th.
Join us as we experiment in crafting our very own pinhole cameras and try our hand at home-safe darkroom techniques. All materials are provided. This event is part of MOLAA’s Arteonica Educational Series.
Join us for the November MOLAA Members Book Club meeting! Our book of the month is L.A. Weather. Light refreshments will be served. The book can be bought online or in-person at the MOLAA store!
Fifty-minute Docent guided tours available with paid admission or free for members. Parties meet in lobby.
In celebration of the many ways science and art collide, join us for our children's mini STEAM lab in the MOLAA art studio! All ages are welcome, and all materials are provided.
Walk-ins welcome
Join us in celebrating three years of morning art workshops at our Garden! Teaching artist Maria Guadalupe leads this special edition workshop with Micron Pens MOLAA will provide all materials!
Fifty-minute Docent guided tours available with paid admission or free for members. Parties meet in lobby.
In each chapter, in conversation between the most remarkable artists from Latin-America and Latinxs in the US, and our MOLAA Chief Curator Gabriela Urtiaga, we place the focus on a series or specific artwork which requires a close inspection and deliberate process of contemplation, and exploration; delving into the ideas surrounding the creation of the works, their sources of research and inspiration, in an effort to immerse ourselves in the world of the artists. This special edition of the MOLAA Zoom Project series focuses on the PST Art and Science Exhibition: Arteônica* Art, Science, and Technology in Latin America today.
Join us for MOLAA’s annual Dead of the Dead Family Festival! This year will be bigger and better than ever with merchants, delicious food stations, beer & wine, and of course sweets for the kids and the kids at heart. Live performances and tunes spun all day by DJ Caveman.
Join us for a very special two-hour family art workshop of altar-making in honor of Day of the Dead. Together we will learn about the history of ofrendas and create a community altar in the MOLAA Art Studio. Pan de muerto and champurrado will be served. Please bring a 4x6 photocopy of a loved one that you can plan on leaving with us. Framed photos may not be returned so please do not bring any precious items or items that you want returned.
Join us in the MOLAA lobby between October 24 and November 3rd to see the finalists of our annual mini ofrenda juried art presentation. Five winners will be selected, and their artwork will be put on public display in the MOLAA Lobby in honor of Dia de los Muertos. This event is free and there is no need to sign up!
Join us for the annual 2024 MOLAA Gala & Auction!
This year’s theme is REIMAGINING MOLAA. The event will take place on Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 6:00 PM at MOLAA. This year’s LEGADO Award honorees are: Adán Ortega, Jr. - Community Commitment, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla - Leadership, and The Zapanta Family - Philanthropy in the Arts. For sponsorship opportunities, please email gala@molaa.org.
Join us for the October MOLAA Members Book Club meeting! Our book of the month is The Cemetery of Untold Stories by Julia Alvarez. Light refreshments will be served. The book can be bought online or in-person at the MOLAA store!
Join us as we learn how to make handmade paper from recycled materials and eco-friendly paint from vegetables.
All ages are welcome. All materials provided.
Join us in celebrating three years of morning art workshops at our Garden! Teaching artist Maria Guadalupe leads this special edition workshop with Acrylic Markers on Canvas Board. MOLAA will provide all materials!
Celebrate Latinx Heritage Month! Join us for Loteria night with La Cosecha Internacional! Inspired by Quinceñera parties in the hills of Mexico and rooted in partying as a form of immigrant resistance, La Cosecha will be playing all Spanish, all vinyl norteñas, corridos, rancheras, cumbia and banda classics! Loteria game cards and frijolitos provided. Food and beverages
Join us as we celebrate Indigenous art and culture at
MOLAA and explore the instances of cultural synthesis between communities in the US and throughout Latin America. This session contains historical information, additional resources, handouts and activities, and complete lesson plans. Light refreshments, wine, and free parking.
In each chapter, in conversation between the most remarkable artists from Latin-America and Latinxs in the US, and our MOLAA Chief Curator Gabriela Urtiaga, we place the focus on a series or specific artwork which requires a close inspection and deliberate process of contemplation, and exploration; delving into the ideas surrounding the creation of the works, their sources of research and inspiration, in an effort to immerse ourselves in the world of the artists. This special edition of the MOLAA Zoom Project series focuses on the PST Art and Science Exhibition: Arteônica: Art, Science, and Technology in Latin America Today.
Rooted in the first experiments in 1973 to the results of the use of Deep Learning, in a body practice anchored in the technology of each era, Analivia Cordeiro and computer scientist Nilton Lobo lead this dance and movement workshop in which participants are guided through movement exercises and created original choreographies inspired by the relationships between the body, movement, visual and audiovisual art, and media technology. Join is for this very rare opportunity to create art alongside this innovative duo. Cost: $25
Kick-off Latinx Heritage Month with Salsa!
Long Beach Gives is a citywide, online fundraising campaign to raise awareness and inspire community giving for Long Beach nonprofits. The goal of Long Beach Gives is to inspire individuals and businesses in our community to support the exemplary work of nonprofits making a difference in Long Beach.
Join us as we kick off Latinx Heritage Month with a free, engaging musical performance by Lucas Rivera! Food and Beverage for purchase.
Join children’s author Dr. Kathleen Contreras to celebrate the release of Born to Play Béisbol: The Magical Career of Fernando Valenzuela
