Join the Teen Ambassadors as they lead you in a workshop that combines wordsmithing and crafting to create a unique zine about identity, experience, and cultivating joy in light of the continuous racially motivated attacks on the Asian community. This workshop will provide a safe space to share with peers and express yourself creatively. This […]
In celebration of our 50th anniversary, USC PAM and creative collective Narrated Objects invite you, our community members, to contribute to the 50 Years of PAM Story Collection! During the one-hour writing workshop, authors Teena Apeles and Andrea Richards of Narrated Objects will lead participants in writing about an experience they’ve had at the museum through storytelling exercises. The goal is […]
Celebrate the USC Pacific Asia Museum's 50th anniversary by exploring its permanent collection in-depth with unique talks and lectures presented by the museum's curator, docents, and scholars. Join Dr. Nancy Lutkehaus, USC professor, as she examines the art of the Pacific Islands in our permanent collection. Her conversation will highlight masks and statues from Papua […]
In partnership with the Pasadena Public Library, join educators from the USC Pacific Asia Museum to explore Asian cultures, arts, and practices through storytelling and hands-on art-making! Listen to the story Nimesh the Adventurer by Ranjit Singh and Mehrdokht Amini which tells the story of a boy whose wild imagination helps him transform ordinary places into […]
The USC Pacific Asia Museum is looking for the community's support in reimagining its beloved courtyard through a two-session conversation panel with local specialists in the fields of historic gardens and architecture. Constructed in 1925, the courtyard has transformed over the past 90 years to become an intercultural hub in Pasadena, California, transitioning from a […]
The USC Pacific Asia Museum and artist Nick Dong invite you to participate in an intimate and healing artistic endeavor as part of Divine Immersion: The Experiential Art of Nick Dong. This project emerged after a close friend of Dong's lost her husband and all that remained was his wedding ring. Dong wanted to do something […]
Join exhibited artist Nick Dong as he discusses his immersive show Divine Immersion: The Experiential Art of Nick Dong, in an intimate virtual conversation via Zoom. The exhibition journeys us past the loss and pain of the last year caused by COVID-19 into an immersive experience rooted in the ethos of healing. Inspired by a meditative […]
The USC Pacific Asia Museum is looking for the community's support in reimagining its beloved courtyard through a two-session conversation panel with local specialists in the fields of historic gardens and architecture. Constructed in 1925, the courtyard has transformed over the past 90 years to become an intercultural hub in Pasadena, California, transitioning from a […]
Workshop@PAM - Mended Together: Reimagining Personal Jewelry Saturday, August 14th, 2021 at 11:00 am USC Pacific Asia Museum Join Barnsdall Arts educator, Quan Trang, in creating unique art to wear inspired by artist Nick Dong’s Mendsmith Project. Learn to connect items, such as old brooches, broken earrings, beads, or small objects, using wire manipulation techniques. This […]
A one-hour online, interactive mindfulness meditation experience for people with disabilities. Images, videos, and music from Divine Immersion: The Experiential Art of Nick Dong, which is at the USC Pacific Asia Museum from July 8 to October 3 for those who can attend in person. The museum is deepening its commitment to accessibility through this online […]
“There Is Another World”: Creative Writing in Response to Divine Immersion: The Experiential Art of Nick Dong with Mushim Patricia Ikeda “There is another world, and it is in this one.” -French poet Paul Éluard. This is a fun creative writing class, open to all, including Deaf and Blind participants. Join us for brief, guided […]
Offering free admission, this monthly intergenerational event is a celebration of cultures and themes presented in collection and special exhibitions at the USC Pacific Asia Museum. Each program is unique, featuring activities such as artmaking workshops, storytime, tours, performances, screenings, and more. Collaboration with local artists and cultural partners enhance this community program.
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