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Evening for Educators: Pride Series: Evening for Educators – Spill the Tea!
Jun
3
4:30 PM16:30

Evening for Educators: Pride Series: Evening for Educators – Spill the Tea!

Join the MOLAA team for their end-of-the-year Pride session and the opportunity to share resources and stories from the past year. We’ll include a fun Pride-themed activity and performance and together generate a group list of resources for the classroom. Bring your best teacher/classroom hacks! This session is in-person and includes light refreshments, wine, and free parking. 

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Free Children's Workshop: PRIDE Mixed Media Collage Inspired by Jay Lynn Gomez!
Jun
8
1:00 PM13:00

Free Children's Workshop: PRIDE Mixed Media Collage Inspired by Jay Lynn Gomez!

Join us for a Free Sunday Children’s workshop where we explore mixed media collages inspired by the work of Chicanx artist, Jay Lynn Gomez whose work is currently featured in our exhibition Ironias del Sur. Part of MOLAA’s Pride Series. All materials will be provided. 

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Member Exclusive Curator-led Tour of Ironias del Sur with Patrick Frank
Apr
26
2:00 PM14:00

Member Exclusive Curator-led Tour of Ironias del Sur with Patrick Frank

Join us for the MOLAA member exclusive Curator-led tour of Ironias del Sur with scholar and researcher Dr. Patrick Frank. This exhibition, a small sample from the MOLAA permanent collection, revolves around two themes: Politics and Portraiture. Explore these diverse thematic statements that go beyond mere representation of a human form into wider messages about humanity. Not a molaa member? Sign up today to receive more MOLAA perks membership@molaa.org 

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Evening for Educators: AAPI Series Patrick Martinez and MONA!
Apr
8
4:30 PM16:30

Evening for Educators: AAPI Series Patrick Martinez and MONA!

Join us as we celebrate Asian and Pacific Islander Latinx art and culture at MOLAA and explore the instances of cultural synthesis between Asian, Pacific Islander & Latinx Communities in the US and throughout Latin America. Special focus on AAPI Latinx Artist Patrick Martinez with special guest, the Museum of Neon Art! You will connect with colleagues and learn hands-on art activities to take back to your classroom. This in-person session includes light refreshments, wine, and free parking. Teachers who attend get special access to discounts on memberships. 

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Evening for Educators: Arteônica - Vitoria Cribb 
Feb
4
4:30 PM16:30

Evening for Educators: Arteônica - Vitoria Cribb 

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. 

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Community Art Workshop *Special Edition:  Digital Body Language Workshop with Analivia Cordeiro and Nilton Lobo
Sep
23
2:00 PM14:00

Community Art Workshop *Special Edition:  Digital Body Language Workshop with Analivia Cordeiro and Nilton Lobo

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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

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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

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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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Guadalupe Art Workshop
Jan
8
1:00 PM13:00

Guadalupe Art Workshop

Join us as we explore the iconography of the Virgin of Guadalupe through art! All material will be provided. Please wear comfortable clothes for painting. Your spot will be offered to another attendee if you arrive more than 10 minutes late. Cost: $5.00 - Click here to register!

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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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