[Mar 20] SOUTHERN CA: Opening of “Mixed: Portraits of Multiracial Kids” by Kip Fulbeck show at JANM

By jozjozjoz | Thursday, March 18, 2010 | Comments Off

March 20 * 11-5 PM * Admission is Pay-What-You-Can

Help us celebrate the opening of our new exhibition Mixed: Portraits of Multiracial Kids by Kip Fulbeck show!

In a follow-up to the kip fulbeck: part asian, 100% hapa 2006 exhibition, artist and author Kip Fulbeck returns with his newest collection of works based on his new book Mixed: Portraits of Multiracial Kids.

This family-friendly exhibition for the young and the young at heart offers a playful yet powerful perspective on the complex nature of contemporary American identity, and, more importantly, is an opportunity to celebrate just being yourself.

Here is a schedule of events for the opening celebration:

ALL DAY ACTIVITIES:
Weingart Gallery Foyer: Exhibition activities

Nerio Education Center: Video recording of families and kids

Central Hall Crafts: Make a pennant flag and a self-portrait kokeshi doll

Refreshments: Dainty Cakes (free cupcakes to kids), Mochi Ice Cream by Mikawaya, and Honest Tea

SCHEDULE:

11 AM – Doors open

1 PM – We Tell Stories performs “Proud to Be Me” (reinforcing self-esteem through multicultural stories)

2 PM – Presentation and book signing with Kip Fulbeck

3 PM – Special Performance

4 PM – Central Hall activities end

5 PM – Doors close

For more information about the exhibition or the Japanese American National Museum, go to: www.janm.org

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