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  1. Safety Protocols

    … holes.   Note: Safety protocols are subject to change. Please check any reservation reminders before your visit for the most up-to-date and detailed information.  …

  2. Press Release

    The Skirball Cultural Center Presents Wild Things Are Happening The Art of Maurice Sendak

    … February 29, 2024 at 12:00 PM Media Contacts: Laura B. Cohen, LC Media, lcmediapr@gmail.com , (310) 867-3897 Download the press release The Skirball Cultural Center presents Wild … the Skirball had the chance to celebrate the vision of Maurice Sendak. In that show, we got to visit with Max in his bedroom, slide into a giant bowl of chicken soup with rice, and see … Jewish tradition of welcoming the stranger and inspired by the American democratic ideals of freedom and equality. We welcome people of all communities and generations to participate in …

  3. Exhibition

    Blacklist: The Hollywood Red Scare

    May 4–September 3, 2023

    … Explore the history and impact of the Hollywood Red Scare and its contemporary implications for civil liberties, propaganda, and shifting definitions of American patriotism. Explore the … shifting definitions of American patriotism. In October 1947, the House Un-American Activities Committee called on Hollywood figures to testify about allegations of Communist propaganda in … Weil Media sponsor: | Join the Skirball Promote justice and build community while enjoying FREE admission, exclusive programs, and more.  Become a Member …

  4. Curriculum

    Visions and Values Curriculum

    … and Values: Jewish Life from Antiquity to America . Amid rising antisemitism in our schools and communities, these FREE resources teach students about Jewish life and create connections to Jewish stories, … of art, and discover commonalities across cultures. Funding provided by Specified General Fund for the Museum Grant Program under the California Cultural and Historical Endowment. Lesson …

  5. 2024–25 Recipient of The Friedman Prize

    … 2024–2025 Howard I. Friedman Memorial Graduate Essay Prize (The Friedman Prize) to Andrew Fogel for his essay, "Superman's Jaw."  In his essay, Dr. Fogel challenges the view of Superman being … a Superman ghost artist’s master’s thesis, Jerry Siegel’s unpublished memoir, photographs, comic art, children’s costumes, stand-up comedy, and pseudoscientific discourse of the male body … imagination for both kids and adults. He completed his PhD at Purdue University and will be the Visiting Scholar at the Center for Jewish History this fall. Donor Support The Howard I. …

  6. Program

    Nazarian Fine Arts @ Milken East Campus

    Wednesdays and Thursdays, December 4, 2024–February 12, 2025, times vary

    … approach, and find your own creative voice. Please note: The Skirball is handling registration for this class, which is being offered by our neighbors at Milken Community School and the class will take place on their campus. Please contact Carlos Sanchez ( … schedule. For classes offered directly by the Skirball and held on the Skirball campus, please visit the Classes section  of our website.  About the Classes STONE CARVING AND SCULPTURE …

  7. Program

    Skirball Book Groups: Modern Takes, Timeless Tales

    September 2025–January 2026

    … 17, 2025, 1:00–3:00 pm|Friday, December 19, 2025, 10:00 am–12:00 pm|Tuesday, January 13, 2026, 10:00 am–12:00 pm|Tuesday, January 13, 2026, 1:00–3:00 pm|Wednesday, January 14, 2026, … rich discussions about literature past and present—and how the best stories are always worth revisiting.   SEPTEMBER: Demon Copperhead  by Barbara Kingsolver (2022) Set in the mountains of … places they can’t imagine leaving behind. OCTOBER: Home Fire by Kamila Shamsie (2017) Isma is free. After years of watching out for her younger siblings in the wake of their mother's death, …

  8. Curriculum

    Noah's Ark at the Skirball: The Art of Imagination

    … Winner of the California Association of Museums’ Superintendent’s Award for Excellence in Museum Education! … curriculum focuses on the ways that each of us, including the youngest members of our community, can make a difference. Lesson Plans Lesson 1 The Art of Storytelling Watch a cultural …   Have you used one of the   The Art of Imagination lessons? Be part of our story and win a FREE field trip! Email photos, student work, or videos to education@skirball.org Curriculum …

  9. Exhibition

    Inventing America: The Comic Book Revolution

    Opens May 20, 2026 in the Getty Gallery

    … Opens May 20, 2026 in the Getty Gallery Explore the United States in the twentieth century through the lens of … how comics reflected—and at times anticipated—an increasingly complex and inclusive society. Visitors encounter iconic figures of American popular culture, including Superman, Captain … donors: U.S. Bank | Join the Skirball Promote justice and build community while enjoying FREE admission, exclusive programs, and more.  Become a Member …

  10. Press Release

    Skirball Cultural Center Presents On the National Language: The Poetry of America’s Endangered Tongues by Artist B. A. Van Sise

    … Depicting a Person Who Speaks an Endangered Language—Reveal the Rich Linguistic Diversity and Complex History of the United States October 17, 2024—March 2, 2025 MOHAWK , a portrait and … of their speakers to revitalize them today.  An audio component in the exhibition will enable visitors to listen to the subjects of the portraits reciting their word or phrase in their … Jewish tradition of welcoming the stranger and inspired by the American democratic ideals of freedom and equality. We welcome people of all communities and generations to participate in …