public programs and events
Exhibit Programs and special events
Children should be accompanied by a parent or guardian for all workshops.
Saturday, February 4, 2012, 1pm-4pm - Putting It On The Wall (Workshop & Discussion)
Join us for a roundtable discussion with renowned muralists Elliot Pinkney, Mark Greenfield, Joe Sims, Ulysses Jenkins and other artists about the importance of the mural movement and taking art to the streets of Los Angeles.
Sunday, February 5, 2012, 11am-5pm - Target Sundays at CAAM--Education, Living Our Legacy of Achievement! Celebrating Black History Month
CAAM's Black History Month celebration highlights the importance of education in our istory and for future generations. The program includes performances by local schools and professional performers.
Sunday, February 5, 2012, 11am-2pm - Trekking the World (Community Art Workshop)
Participants create their own imaginary mosaic globe using toys and other recycled materials. For reservations call 213-744-2024.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 2pm - Films at CAAM (Documentary Screening)
Films at CAAM presents "Jump at the Sun", the life and work of Zora Neale Hurston. (2008)
Sunday, February 12, 2012 - Carter G. Woodson African American History Series - Four Sundays in January and February 2pm-4pm Lecture Series
Following a one hour screenig from "Eyes on the Prize" documentary series, Drs. Brenda Stevenson of UCLA and Marne Campbell of Loyola Marymount will offer a series of lectures during the second hour focused on America's Civil Rights Movement from 1954-1965.
Saturday, February 18, 2012, 2pm - Conversations at CAAM (Panel Discussion)
The CAAM History Council invites you to join us for Conversations at CAAM with our special guest the Hon. Carol. D. Codrington, Associate Justice, Fourth District Court of Appeal Division Two.
Sunday, February 19, 2012 - Carter G. Woodson African American History Series - Four Sundays in January and February 2pm-4pm Lecture Series
Following a one hour screening from "Eyes on the Prize" documentary series, Drs. Brenda Stevenson of UCLA and Marne Campbell of Loyola Marymount will offer a series of lectures during the second hour focused on America's Civil Rights Movement from 1954-1965.
Tuesday, February 21, 2012, 6pm-8:30pm - Being Validated by Gallery Owners & Collectors (Panel Discussion)
Galleries open at 6pm. Discussion and Q&A from 7-8:30pm. A discussion about how African American artists have been viewed by critics and collectors, and how the market place is progressing for African American artists and culturally-specific art. Participants will include: Charlotte Sherman, Alden Kimbrough, Eric Hanks, Angela Witherspoon, Robert Holmes and others.
Sunday, February 26, 2012 - Carter G. Woodson African American History Series - Four Sundays in January and February 2pm-4pm Lecture Series
Following a one hour screening from "Eyes on the Prize" documentary series, Drs. Brenda Stevenson of UCLA and Marne Campbell of Loyola Marymount will offer a series of lectures during the second hour focused on America's Civil Rights Movement from 1954-1965.
Saturday, March 3 and Sunday, March 4, 2012 - Pacific Standard Time's Downtown/Exposition Park Focus Weekend
Free curator-led tour of Places of Validation, Art & Progression on March 3 at 2:00pm. Then, take the rest of your weekend to visit the museums in downtown Los Angeles to see the other exhibitions that are a part of the Getty's Pacific Standard Time initiative. For special promotions, discounts and details visit: www.PacificStandardTime.org.
Sunday, March 4, 2012, 11am-5pm - Target Sundays at CAAM--From Servitude to Independence: The Successes of Our Matriarchs
CAAM focuses on African American women's accomplishments and empowerment over the past decades. We examine the fight to learn, earn, vote, and become a vehicle for change. Actors, singers, spoken-word artists and musicians join together to present this special tribute to our women.
Saturday, March 10, 2012, 2pm - Films at CAAM (Documentary Screening)
Films at CAAM presents "Sing Your Song", the life and civil rights advocacy of Harry Belafonte--activist, actor and singer.
Sunday, March 11, 2012, 2pm - The Warmth of Other Suns: The Epic Story of America's Great Migration"--Discussion and Book Signing
Isabel Wilkerson, Pulitzer Prize winning journalist and author will discuss her New York Times best selling book. RSVP (213) 744-2024.
Sunday, March 18, 2012, 2pm - History of the Golden State Mutual Life Insurance Company (Panel Discussion)
Come share in a discussion about the legacy of the Golden State Mutual Life Insurance Company, once one of Los Angeles' largest African American businesses. The focus includes the significance of the building, the services to the community, the art collection and the murals.
Saturday, March 24, 2012, 2pm - Women, Protest and Song (Performance)
Celebrating Women's History Month, Dawn Norfleet will present musical interpretations of songs of protest and freedom made famous by Nina Simone, Tracy Chapman, Billie Holiday, Aretha Franklin and others.
Sunday, March 25, 2012, 2pm - I Build the Tower (Documentary Screening)
Featuring a talk back with Brad Byer, nephew of Simon Rodia. I Build the Tower is the true story of the life and work of Sabato "Simon" Rodia, the Italian immigrant who single-handedly built the world famous Watts Towers on a residential lot in South Central Los Angeles. RSVP 213-744-2024
Saturday, March 31, 2012, 2pm - Validated on Video (Screening)
Screening of three documentaries created by Ulysses Jenkins on the Los Angeles Black art scene: "Momentous Occasions: Charles White" (1977); "King David"1977); and, "Remnants of the Watts Festival: Parts I & II" (1972).