The outfits in Cross Colours: Black Fashion in the 20th Century are often enhanced by accessories echoing the qualities of the Cross Colours clothing line—Afrocentric, empowering, and just so cool. Make your own pendant necklace out of leather, beads, and other materials to accessorize your favorite look. Ages 6 and up. Events are cancelled for […]

This event is in partnership with L.A. County District 2 Supervisor, Mark Ridley-Thomas, Sustainable Economic Enterprises of Los Angeles (SEE-LA), Cedars-Sinai, UNITE HERE Local 11, Los Angeles Football Club, Banc of California Stadium and Exposition Park. The food distribution requires registration and is exclusive to UNITE HERE members.

Artist Sula Bermúdez-Silverman and multimedia journalist and curator Walter Thompson-Hernández share their different approaches to using identity as a subject and material in their artistic and curatorial practices. Events are cancelled for the months of April and May 2020. This event is moved to a virtual platform

NOTE: Load-in for program begins on Thursday, April 30, 2020 Events are cancelled for month of May 2020.

MLS Regular Season Match

This event is in partnership with L.A. County District 2 Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas, Sustainable Economic Enterprise of Los Angeles (SEE-LA), Cedars-Sinai, UNITE HERE Local 11, Los Angeles Football Club, Banc of California Stadium and Exposition Park. The food distribution requires registration and is exclusive to UNITE HERE members.

Every second Saturday, CAAM offers in-depth tours of selected exhibitions. Meet passionate and knowledgeable members of CAAM’s Volunteer Docent Council for spirited conversations about the exhibitions Sula Bermúdez-Silverman: Neither Fish, Flesh, nor Fowl in March, Sanctuary: Recent Acquisitions to the Permanent Collection in April, Men of Change: Power. Triumph. Truth. in May, and Nikita Gale: […]

Celebrate Children’s Book Week with a reading session and potted plants workshop. First listen to readings from a selection of beloved children’s books written by black authors. Next it’s time to get your hands in the dirt. You’ll start by decorating a small pot, then learn how to plant and take care of a mini […]

Join artist Knowledge Bennett for a walkthrough of the original artworks in Men of Change: Power. Triumph. Truth., including paintings, sculptures, photographs, and video art installations from prominent African American artists.  Events are cancelled for the month of May 2020.

Please note, the event is not open to the general public, and recipients must have received an invitation to attend.

Bug Fair Load-in Friday 7am - 10pm Events are cancelled for the month of May 2020.

Enjoy an afternoon tour of Nikita Gale: PRIVATE DANCER with CAAM Deputy Director and Chief Curator, Cameron Shaw. Learn how Gale uses conceptual art, light, and sound to navigate an understanding of social and political histories.  Events are cancelled for the month of May 2020.

MLS Regular Season Match

This event is in partnership with L.A. County District 2 Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas, Sustainable Economic Enterprises of Los Angeles (SEE-LA), Cedars-Sinai, UNITE HERE Local 11, Los Angeles Football Club, Banc of California Stadium and Exposition Park. The food distribution requires registration and is exclusive to UNITE HERE members.

This artist-to-artist talk with Carla Jay Harris, Sam Vernon, and Janna Ireland—all featured in Sanctuary: Recent Acquisitions to the Permanent Collection—examines the concept of safe space and refuge as it relates to the African American experience.  Events are cancelled for the month of May 2020. This event is moved to a virtual platform.

Calling all book lovers! Our monthly book club continues with titles that complement our current exhibitions. In March, we’ll cover Tanisha C. Ford’s Dressed in Dreams in conjunction with Cross Colours: Black Fashion in the 20th Century. April’s selection will be the highly praised Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson celebrating the exhibition Men of Change: […]

Events are cancelled for May 2020.

MLS Regular Season Match

This event is in partnership with L.A. County District 2 Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas, Sustainable Economic Enterprises of Los Angeles (SEE-LA), Cedars-Sinai, UNITE HERE Local 11, Los Angeles Football Club, Banc of California Stadium and Exposition Park. The food distribution requires registration and is exclusive to UNITE HERE members.

In connection with Sanctuary: Recent Acquisitions to the Permanent Collection and building sacred spaces, move through a 60-minute yoga flow with yoga and meditation teacher Constance Hartwell. No previous experience necessary. Please bring your own yoga mat and water.  Events are cancelled for the month of May 2020. This event is moved to a virtual […]

MLS Regular Season Match

Prayer started at University SDA Church and with a stop at CAAM.

NOTE: Load-in for program begins on Thursday, June 4, 2020

In partnership with Designing in Color and centered around Sanctuary: Recent Acquisitions to the Permanent Collection, explore the West African traditional practices of the griot to celebrate historical and futuristic stories of black America. This call-and-response performative workshop includes spoken word, audio, and visuals. Come ready to be fully engaged and to build a unique […]