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MOLAA Members Book Club - July
Jul
13
11:00 AM11:00

MOLAA Members Book Club - July

Join us for the JulyMOLAA Members Book Club meeting! Our book of the month is When I was Puerto Rican: A Memoir by Esmeralda Santiago. The book is a memoir about the author's childhood in Puerto Rico and her move to New York City. Growing up in a poor, rural barrio, Santiago faces family struggles, cultural shifts, and the challenges of adapting to a new life in the U.S. As she learns English and navigates a new school system, she begins to find her voice and identity. Her journey culminates in earning a place at a prestigious performing arts high school, symbolizing hope and transformation. The book explores themes of identity, resilience, and the complexities of growing up between two cultures. Light refreshments will be served.   The book can be bought online or in-person at the MOLAA store!

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MOLAA Zoom Project – Alexandre Canonico (Brazil, 1974) PRE_RECORDED
Jul
30
11:00 AM11:00

MOLAA Zoom Project – Alexandre Canonico (Brazil, 1974) PRE_RECORDED

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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 that 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.

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MOLAA Members Book Club - August
Aug
10
11:00 AM11:00

MOLAA Members Book Club - August

Join us for the August MOLAA Members Book Club meeting! Our book of the month is My Name is Emilia Del Valle by Isabel Allende. A historical novel by Isabel Allende, set in 19th-century San Francisco. The story follows Emilia, the daughter of an Irish nun and a Chilean aristocrat, who is raised by a loving stepfather. As a young woman, she defies societal norms to pursue her passion for writing, initially publishing under a male pseudonym. Emilia later becomes a journalist and travels to Chile to cover a civil war, where she uncovers truths about her heritage and identity. The novel explores themes of self-discovery, love, and the complexities of war. Light refreshments will be served.   The book can be bought online or in-person at the MOLAA store!

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MOLAA Zoom Project – Voluspa Jarpa (Chile, 1971)  PRE_RECORDED
Aug
27
11:00 AM11:00

MOLAA Zoom Project – Voluspa Jarpa (Chile, 1971) PRE_RECORDED

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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 that 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.

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MOLAA Shop: Live Panel: Critical Issues in Caribbean Museums
Aug
31
1:00 PM13:00

MOLAA Shop: Live Panel: Critical Issues in Caribbean Museums

Join Dr. Daniela Fifi as she presents her new book, Critical Issues in Caribbean Museums. The book's scope includes regional Caribbean collections and global Caribbean collections in the United Kingdom and the United States. This talk will feature insights in museum education, and cultural representation through highlighting case studies, written by five museum professionals and scholars, fundamentally shaping conversations on cultural heritage spaces within the Caribbean and the diaspora of Caribbean nations. Moderated by Dr. Alison Heney, VP of Learning and Public Programs.  

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MOLAA Members Book Club - September
Sep
21
11:00 AM11:00

MOLAA Members Book Club - September

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Join us for the September MOLAA Members Book Club meeting! Our book of the month is On the Record by Susan Coutin. Immigrant residents seeking legal status in the United States face a catch-22: the documents that they must present to immigration officials—bank records, paycheck stubs, and contracts in their own names—are often challenging for undocumented people to obtain. In this book, Susan Bibler Coutin analyzes how undocumented immigrants and the attorneys and paralegals who represent them attempt to surmount this and other documentary challenges. Based on four years of fieldwork and volunteer work in the legal services department of an immigrant-serving nonprofit and in-depth interviews with those seeking status, On the Record explores these complex dynamics by taking seriously both documents themselves and the legal craft that has developed around their use. Light refreshments will be served. 

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MOLAA Zoom Project – Diana de Solares (Guatemala, 1952) PRE_RECORDED
Sep
24
11:00 AM11:00

MOLAA Zoom Project – Diana de Solares (Guatemala, 1952) PRE_RECORDED

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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 that 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.

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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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MOLAA Members Book Club - June
Jun
8
11:00 AM11:00

MOLAA Members Book Club - June

Join us for the June MOLAA Members Book Club meeting! Our book of the month is Our Migrant Souls by Hector Tobar, the author’s first nonfiction book in nearly a decade, is a deeply personal meditation on the Latinx American experience. Light refreshments will be served.   The book can be bought online or in-person at the MOLAA store!

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

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

POSTPONED: 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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Student Film Festival!
Jun
1
12:00 PM12:00

Student Film Festival!

MOLAA and LBUSD’s Office of Pathways & Business Engagement are excited to launch its 1st annual One Frame at a Time Student Film Festival. This year’s theme is “Unseen Voices: Telling Stories from a New Lens.” Winners will be screened at 1PM.  

Students who sign up for museum membership at the event get two months of membership free.  

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AAPI Latinx Free Family Celebration: PIEAM Tour
May
18
1:00 PM13:00

AAPI Latinx Free Family Celebration: PIEAM Tour

Join MOLAA and PIEAM for a very special celebration of AAPI and AAPI Latinx communities! Be part of a special tour through the exhibition at the Pacific Island Ethnic Art Museum (PIEAM) “KŪKULU: Behold the Pillars of Mauna Kea.” On display at PIEAM from May 3-September 28, 2025, this 21st installation beholds traditional arts, film, photos, and music from the movement to protect the sacred mountain of Mauna Kea. Its enduring messages will be woven into the many stories from many islands, cared for at PIEAM. This event is sponsored by The Port of Long Beach.

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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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MOLAA Zoom Project – Antonio Romero (El Salvador, 1978)
Feb
26
11:00 AM11:00

MOLAA Zoom Project – Antonio Romero (El Salvador, 1978)

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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.

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MOLAA Zoom Project –Chiachio & Giannone (Argentina)
Feb
26
11:00 AM11:00

MOLAA Zoom Project –Chiachio & Giannone (Argentina)

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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.

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Afro-Latinx Free Family Festival!
Feb
16
11:00 AM11:00

Afro-Latinx Free Family Festival!

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The Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA) invites you to learn more about the diversity of Afro-Latinx experiences directly from artists, scholars, and community organizers most actively bringing attention to contemporary Afro-Latinx communities and their histories.

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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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AFRO-Latinx Festival: Garifuna in Peril: Film Screening & Conversation
Feb
2
1:00 PM13:00

AFRO-Latinx Festival: Garifuna in Peril: Film Screening & Conversation

Join our kick-off event for the Afro-Latinx Series & Festival celebrating the Garifuna community! Special film screening and conversation with the Directors followed by a food and cocktail lab. Food and drink for purchase. Must be 21+ for the cocktail lab.  

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Volunteer Recruitment Event
Jan
29
5:00 PM17:00

Volunteer Recruitment Event

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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. 

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MOLAA Zoom Project – Juan Salas Carreño (Peru, 1982)
Jan
29
11:00 AM11:00

MOLAA Zoom Project – Juan Salas Carreño (Peru, 1982)

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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.   

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MOLAA Zoom Project – Dora Bartilotti (Mexico, 1988)
Dec
18
11:00 AM11:00

MOLAA Zoom Project – Dora Bartilotti (Mexico, 1988)

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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.   

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Free Children's Workshop: Book Reading and Art Workshop
Dec
15
1:00 PM13:00

Free Children's Workshop: Book Reading and Art Workshop

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.

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