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  • Two-Day Workshop: "Shibori" On!

    Dec 08, 2018 - Dec 09, 2018

    Saturday–Sunday, December 8–9 11 a.m.–4 p.m. (both days) In this two-day workshop led by Glennis Dolce, continue practicing itajime, arashi, nui, and other shibori dyeing techniques on a broad selection of fabrics, and learn about dyeing threads for stitching. Bring scissors and a seam ripper. $72 members, $90 non-members, plus $40 materials fee due to instructor at the beginning of class (cash only...

  • "Issei: The First Generation"

    Jan 25, 2014

    FREE Digitally restored after 30 years, this documentary features the candid stories of the Japanese men and women who immigrated to the West Coast of the United States at the turn of the century. Directed by Toshi Washizu. Introduction by Dr. Lane Ryo Hirabayashi. Q&A with Washizu and Hirabayashi to follow screening. This program is co-sponsored by the Aratani Endowed Chair, UCLA Asian American Studies.

  • 13th Annual Summer Festival on the Courtyard

    Aug 13, 2011

    FREE! Celebrate summer with a day of family fun—crafts, music, and LA’s first tea festival! Fun Crafts & Activities for Families Have your picture taken in a special cutout designed by artist Stan Sakai and decorate a picture frame to go with it! Don’t leave a spot with your teacup! Decorate a coaster! Ruthie’s Origami Corner: Add to the rabbits (& Labbits) appearing around the museum by maki...

  • Target Free Family Saturday: Once Upon A Time

    Jul 09, 2011

    FREE ALL DAY! Help us celebrate Year of the Rabbit: Stan Sakai's Usagi Yojimbo with a day of comics, anime, and stories for the whole family. Keep checking back for more information! Generously sponsored by Target, these special Saturdays are filled with fun activities giving families unique ways to learn, play, and grow together. ALL DAY CRAFT ACTIVITIES: Have your picture taken in a special cutout de...

  • Zen Garage

    Dec 30, 2010 - Feb 13, 2011

    SPECIAL ENGAGEMENTGiant Robot and the Japanese American National Museum continues its Salon Pop series with Zen Garage, a concept display developed in collaboration with Eric Nakamura of Giant Robot.The concept of Zen has been thwarted by popular culture in the form of awkward connotations and new “urban” meanings. Its basic meaning in our new world is essentially a “pure focus.” Likewise, a garage is no longer just ...

  • Vaudeville Night

    Nov 14, 2008

    FREE! A night of performances and videos by a selection of CCF fellowship recipients in one of LA's historic theaters, now converted into an arts center that is home to CCF fellow Sara Velas' recently completed panoramic painting installation, The Efflugence of the North. Please note, Vaudeville Night will take place at The Velaslavasay Panorama, which is located at: 1122 W. 24th St. Los Angeles, CA 90007. ...

  • STORYTELLING, WORKSHOPS, ARTS & CRAFTS HIGHLIGHT TARGET FREE FAMILY DAY SEPT. 13

    Sep 03, 2008

    The Japanese American National Museum continues with its popular series, Target Free Family Day, with "A Whale of A Tale" on Saturday, Sept. 13, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. featuring storytelling and family improvisational workshops along with hands-on arts and crafts at the National Museum in Little Tokyo. The event is open to the public and free, thanks to the generous sponsorship of Target. At 1 and 3 p.m., East Wes...

  • "Born Free and Equal"

    May 19, 2002

    Born Free and Equal, a collection of photographs taken by renowned photographer Ansel Adams at the Manzanar concentration camp, was recently re-released in a new and complete edition in commemoration of the 60th anniversary of the signing of Executive Order 9066. Join us as Archie Miyatake, son of renowned photographer Toyo Miyatake, Sue Kunitomi Embrey, board member of the National Japanese American Historical Soci...

  • Dear Miss Breed

    Jan 14, 1997 - Apr 13, 1997

    "Dear Miss Breed..." the letters begin. Over 250 of them in all, these faded and creased remnants of history tell the story of young Japanese Americans incarcerated in America's World War II concentration camps and illustrate how the commitment of a single person can profoundly touch the lives of so many people. A selection of these letters to Miss Breed are featured in this virtual exhibition. In order to fully util...

  • 9066 to 9/11

    9066 to 9/11 focuses on the parallels between the post-September 11 treatment of Arab Americans and Muslims in this country with treatment of Japanese Americans after the start of World War II. Revealing striking similarities, the film addresses the mistreatment of immigrants in the United States, as well as the lack of historical memory by lawmakers and the public about America’s concentration camps during World War...