Be among the first to explore the galleries! All galleries will be open for viewing starting at 12:00 pm.

Draw Them In, Paint Them Out: Trenton Doyle Hancock Confronts Philip Guston explores resonant connections between the artwork of Philip Guston and Trenton Doyle Hancock in dialogue for the first time  and considers the role that artists play in the pursuit of social justice. 

Glass Sukkah: This Home Is Not a House is a vibrant, large-scale artwork in the Skirball’s permanent collection by Black contemporary artist Therman Statom, who takes inspiration from the Jewish harvest festival of Sukkot. This exhibition encourages meditation on the temporary nature of shelter and the interplay between vulnerability and resilience.

TORN Project presents thirty-six collages created by contemporary artist Susan Lerner in the wake of Hamas’s deadly terrorist attacks in Israel on October 7, 2023. Lerner began the series in March 2024 when she discovered torn-down pieces of “Kidnapped from Israel” hostage posters in her New York City neighborhood.

Reservations are not required to view the galleries on this day. They are required for the Curator Talk. Gallery attendance is based on membership level.

Need to join or renew? Memberships purchased or renewed/upgraded online are in effect immediately. Visit skirball.org/join.

Questions? Email membership@skirball.org
 

Curator Talk at 2:00 pm

Featuring Draw Them In, Paint Them Out artist Trenton Doyle Hancock and Curator Rebecca Shaykin of The Jewish Museum in dialogue with managing Skirball Curator Vicki Phung Smith.

Spaces for the talk are limited to two people per membership or four people for Lifecycle and above. Attendees are invited to visit the galleries before the talk or after the talk concludes.
 

Drop-In Gallery Chats from 1:00–1:45 pm and 3:00–3:45 pm

Enjoy this unique opportunity to chat informally with Glass Sukkah artist Therman Statom and Research Fellow Jideofor Chikeruba, as well as TORN Project artist Susan Lerner and Curator Alissa Schapiro while viewing their exhibitions. The artists and curators will be in their respective galleries and look forward to welcoming you. 

Make a Day of It!

• Shop exhibition-related items and more at Audrey’s Museum Store
• Dine at Judy’s Counter or Zeidler’s Café*

*Café reservations are strongly recommended for Member Preview Day. Email zeidlerscafe@skirball.org or call (310) 440-4515.
 

Donor Support

The exhibition Draw Them In, Paint Them Out: Trenton Doyle Hancock Confronts Philip Guston and its related educational programs at the Skirball Cultural Center are made possible through generous support from Richard E. and Harriett F. Gold Charitable Fund, Hillside Memorial Park and Mortuary, and Nazarian/Curcio Gallery.

Glass Sukkah: This Home is not a House exhibition and its related educational programs at the Skirball Cultural Center are made possible through the generous support of: Philip and Muriel Berman Foundation; Rebekah and Howard Farber; The Keston Family; Raskin Family Foundation in memory of Dorrie H. Raskin; and the Skirball Cultural Center Volunteer and Docent Council. Additional support provided by Sandy and Hank Abouaf and Family and The Rubinstein Family Foundation.

The exhibition TORN Project at the Skirball Cultural Center is made possible by Betsy Newman and Howard Heitner.