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Compassionate Lens Panel discussion: Online! 
Aug
17
4:30 PM16:30

Compassionate Lens Panel discussion: Online! 

Interested in learning more about the MOLAA photography collection? Login Thursday, August 17th at 4:30 PM for a live panel moderated by Latin American Scholar Patrick Frank and guest artists from our most recent exhibition, “Compassionate Lens,” photography from the MOLAA collection.

Moderator: Patrick Frank, Guest panelists: Miguel Alvelar, Natialia Iguiñiz and Cynthia Soto or Atelier Morales; Gabriela Urtiaga introduction!  

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Celebrate International Women's Day: Artist & Curator led tour: MOLAA MEMBERS ONLY
Mar
9
5:00 PM17:00

Celebrate International Women's Day: Artist & Curator led tour: MOLAA MEMBERS ONLY

An evening of women artists and conversation with special guest, Chicana artist, Yolanda González.  Light refreshments will be served. Please RSVP by March 7th, 2023 If you have any questions regarding your membership please email Judith Herrera at  jherrera@molaa.org 

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Free Children’s Workshop: El día del Cariño/Valentine’s Day
Feb
5
1:00 PM13:00

Free Children’s Workshop: El día del Cariño/Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day is celebrated throughout Latin America in various ways. In Guatemala, it is called El día del Cariño and celebrates not only romantic love, but also love for friends and family. Join us as we craft mixed media valentines inspired by this special day for the ones we love! 

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Jan
29
1:00 PM13:00

Abstract Expressionism Workshop: Mindfulness Through Painting, LBIRC x MOLAA

Members of the LBIRC Community are invited to join us in our Art Studio for an afternoon of artistic discovery. Inspired by the works of Carlos Cruz-Diez & Joaquin Torres-Garcia, participants will explore abstract expressionist painting as a path to mindfulness. This bilingual workshop is in collaboration with the Long Beach Immigrant Rights Coalition.

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Family Art Workshop: Basic Forms with Oil Pastels
Jan
19
5:30 PM17:30

Family Art Workshop: Basic Forms with Oil Pastels

Join us as we learn how to create volume in forms through the exploration of different oil pastel techniques. Inspired by the voluptuous forms and unique style used by the Master Fernando Botero. All materials will be provided. If you are more than 10 minutes late, your spot will be awarded to someone else. 

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Screen-Printing Workshop: Unity and Graphic Arts, LBIRC x MOLAA
Jan
15
1:00 PM13:00

Screen-Printing Workshop: Unity and Graphic Arts, LBIRC x MOLAA

Members of the LBIRC Community are invited to join us in our Art Studio for an afternoon of artistic discovery. Participants will create their own graphic works of art by exploring the history of screen printing as a tool for advocacy and artistic expression. This bilingual workshop is in collaboration with the Long Beach Immigrant Rights Coalition (LBIRC).

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Artivism Workshop: Making A Difference Through Collage, LBIRC x MOLAA
Dec
4
1:00 PM13:00

Artivism Workshop: Making A Difference Through Collage, LBIRC x MOLAA

Members of the LBIRC Community are invited to join us in our Art Studio for an afternoon of artistic discovery. Inspired by the versatility and narratives found in Narsiso Martinez’s works, participants will explore collage as a powerful tool for social change and self-expression. This bilingual workshop is in collaboration with the Long Beach Immigrant Rights Coalition.

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Free Children’s Workshop: Self-Portraits
Nov
27
1:00 PM13:00

Free Children’s Workshop: Self-Portraits

Children will explore the art of self-expression using mirrors, watercolors, ink, and the art of collage. This unique learning experience places an emphasis on having fun while exploring techniques for creating self-portraits inspired by artist and farmworker, Narsiso Martinez.

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(Postponed) Abstract Expressionism Workshop: Mindfulness through Painting, LBIRC x MOLAA
Nov
20
1:00 PM13:00

(Postponed) Abstract Expressionism Workshop: Mindfulness through Painting, LBIRC x MOLAA

Members of the LBIRC Community are invited to join us in our Art Studio for an afternoon of artistic discovery. Inspired by the works of Carlos Cruz-Diez & Juaquin Torres-Garcia, participants will explore abstract expressionist painting as a path to mindfulness. This bilingual workshop is cosponsored by the Long Beach Immigrant Rights Coalition and with the support of the California Arts Council.

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Family Art Workshop: Printmaking
Oct
10
4:30 PM16:30

Family Art Workshop: Printmaking

Location: Signal Hill Library

Drawing inspiration from the work Oaxacan artist Narsiso Martinez, participants will learn how to do printmaking with Styrofoam blocks, cardboard, and ink. Drawn from his own experience as a farmworker, Martinez’s work focuses on the people performing the labors necessary to fill produce sections and restaurant kitchens around the country. Martinez’s portraits of farmworkers are painted, drawn, and expressed in sculpture on discarded produce boxes collected from grocery stores.

All materials for the workshop are provided. Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty! This is a beginner’s class.

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Facebook Live: Q+A Panel with Narsiso Martinez
Sep
29
6:00 PM18:00

Facebook Live: Q+A Panel with Narsiso Martinez

LBIRC and MOLAA team up to host a Facebook Live Q+A session where viewers can ask questions and receive insight on Narsiso’s experience as an artist documenting immigrant farm workers in California. Joining him will be Jose Loza, a local artist, and Enrique Guzman, a community representative).

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