California African American Museum

600 State Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90037 United States Get Directions
(213) 744-7432
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  • The Art of Griot: The Stories of Black Futurism

    California African American Museum 600 State Drive, Los Angeles, CA, United States

    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 […]

  • Self-Care: Yoga – Cancelled – Moved to virtual platform

    California African American Museum 600 State Drive, Los Angeles, CA, United States

    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 […]

  • CAAM Reads! – Cancelled

    California African American Museum 600 State Drive, Los Angeles, CA, United States

    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: […]

  • In Conversation: Carla Jay Harris, Sam Vernon, and Janna Ireland – Cancelled – Moved to Virtual Platform

    California African American Museum 600 State Drive, Los Angeles, CA, United States

    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.

  • Curatorial Walkthrough of Nikita Gale: PRIVATE DANCER – Cancelled

    California African American Museum 600 State Drive, Los Angeles, CA, United States

    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.

  • Artist Walkthrough of Men of Change: Power. Triumph. Truth. – Cancelled

    California African American Museum 600 State Drive, Los Angeles, CA, United States

    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.

  • Children’s Reading Hour and Workshop – Cancelled – Moved to Virtual Platform

    California African American Museum 600 State Drive, Los Angeles, CA, United States

    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 […]

  • Docent-Led Tours – Cancelled

    California African American Museum 600 State Drive, Los Angeles, CA, United States

    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: […]

  • Feet Prayer: Movement and the Wall of Sound in the Hips of Tina Turner. A Visual Listening Session with DJ Lynnée Denise – Cancelled – Moved to a Virtual Platform

    California African American Museum 600 State Drive, Los Angeles, CA, United States

    Shared musical experiences are at the center of Nikita Gale: PRIVATE DANCER. In conjunction with the exhibition, DJ and scholar Lynnée Denise creates an evening of music and conversation.  Events are cancelled for the month of May 2020. This event is moved to a virtual platform

  • In Conversation: Sula Bermúdez-Silverman and Walter Thompson-Hernández – Cancelled – Event moved to a virtual platform

    California African American Museum 600 State Drive, Los Angeles, CA, United States

    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