Join artist and maker Stacy Wong as she teaches you how to create a beautiful, hand-stitched pop-up card! Using simple craft materials, this card is a perfect to gift to someone special. This workshop is intergenerational, so crafters of all ages are encouraged to participate and work together! This workshop will be held on Zoom […]
Join educators from the USC Pacific Asia Museum in celebrating Asian Pacific Heritage Month! Listen to the book "Dim Sum for Everyone!" by Grace Lin, explore artwork from the museum's collection, and learn to use paper and simple household items to create a collage of your favorite food. Enjoy quality time with family while making […]
Unwind in this soothing mandala drawing workshop, which takes inspiration from flower motif designs. In this drawing workshop, you will learn how to create intricate geometric patterns using overlapping layouts of shapes and organic forms. What is a Mandala? A mandala is a spiritual symbol in Buddhism and Hinduism. It’s a symbolic representation of the […]
Join the USC PAM Teen Ambassadors in a virtual workshop designed to help you manage stress and clear your mind! Teaching artist Kabir Singh will guide you through a mindful meditation centered on looking at artwork in the museum’s collection followed by a writing activity. Learn to center your mind to better get though the […]
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 […]
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 […]
Savor the rich colors and textures of autumn at USC PAM’s fall-themed Ikebana exhibition! Autumn Blooms: A Fall Ikebana Celebration is a seasonal showcase celebrating the artistry of Japanese floral arrangement and will host a variety of activities for the whole family. Activities include Ikebana demonstrations, displays, and interactive drop-in workshops for children. This program […]
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