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On the National Language: The Poetry of America’s Endangered Tongues

October 17, 2024–March 2, 2025

… 2, 2025 Experience B.A. Van Sise’s poetic, visual, and linguistic invitation to reflect on the complex cultural heritage and diversity of the country. These portraits and languages are … displacement, preservation, and remixing. "The search to save these languages is the search for home. The people who pass it on to the next generation are, in many ways, mapmakers." – B.A. … 17, 2024 Prev Next | Join the Skirball Promote justice and build community while enjoying FREE admission, exclusive programs, and more. Become a Member …
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Exhibition Opening—Spring 2025

Opening Eve: Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Opening Day: Thursday, May 1, 2025

… May 1, 2025 Get a sneak peek or join us for opening day of our spring exhibitions! Enjoy FREE admission to two new exhibitions, mingle with artists and curators, take a spotlight tour (or two!), stroll through our oasis, and more. About the Program Welcome the opening of two new exhibitions at the Skirball! Get a sneak peek the night before or … 17, 2024–August 31, 2025 Exhibition Jack Kirby: Heroes and Humanity May 1, 2025–March 1, 2026 Exhibition Away in the Catskills: Summers, Sour Cream, and Dirty Dancing By Marisa J. …
Student Program

Outsiders, Outcasts, Rebels + Weirdos: Punk Culture 1976–86

… celebrates how a generation of misfits—including Jewish punks—challenged the rules, reimagined community, and helped reshape culture from the margins. When Select Wednesdays and Fridays in summer 2026, 10:00 am–12:00 pm Registration Registration opens Tuesday, May 12 at 4:00 pm. $100/tour (admission scholarships available), 60 students and 10 adults maximum per visit. Groups with more than 60 students should contact education@skirball.org . About the …
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The Friedman Prize: "Superman's Jaw" by Andrew Fogel

Tuesday, July 22, 2025

… awards the 2024–25 Friedman Prize to Andrew Fogel , author of the essay “Superman's Jaw.” Join comics writer and editor Rachel Pinnelas for a stimulating fireside chat with Fogel exploring … 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. | About Rachel Pinnelas Rachel … Ziman | Related Exhibition Exhibition Jack Kirby: Heroes and Humanity May 1, 2025–March 1, 2026 Prev Next …
Student Program

Values and Legacy: The Story of You

… to the United States, and express the values they want to bring to their families, friends, and communities. When Select weekdays during the school year, 10:00 am–12:00 pm  Registration … NOW $100/tour (admission scholarships available), 60 students and 10 adults maximum per visit. Groups with more than 60 students should contact education@skirball.org . About the … of this program include: Object-based learning and learning from primary sources Reinforcing curriculum content standards of visual and performing art, social studies, and social …
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The Golden Age of Hollywood Musicals—Part II

Thursdays, October 9–November 20, 1:00–3:00 pm

… and Fiddler On the Roof to box office disappointments like Camelot and Finian’s Rainbow , we’ll visit them all! We’ll also look at animation and rock 'n' roll’s influence on the genre. Instructor: For five decades (and counting), Steve Barri has been a major force in popular music spanning the decades as a successful producer and songwriter and being …
Press Release

Skirball Cultural Center to present TALKING BACK TO POWER: PROJECTS BY ARAM HAN SIFUENTES

… April 5, 2022 at 12:00 PM Media Contacts: Emma Jacobson-Sive, EJS Media, emma@ejs-media.com , (323) 842-2064 Skirball Cultural Center, communications@skirball.org , Download the press … will grow as workshop participants donate their banners, which can be checked out by other visitors to the Skirball during their visit. PROTEST GARMENT LAB Protest Garment Lab … 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 …
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For the Love of Spock

Wednesday, December 8, 2021
Post-screening talk now streaming on YouTube

… pm Wednesday, December 8, 2021 Post-screening talk now streaming on YouTube About the Program For the Love of Spock tells the story of Star Trek ’s Mr. Spock and the actor who played him for … lessons he was taught. Plus, check out the exhibition! One-hour, timed-entry tickets to visit Star Trek: Exploring New Worlds will be available for attendees on a first-come, first-served basis. Arrive early to choose your preferred time slot! | Watch the official …
Reflections at the New Year from the Skirball Cultural Center

… To the dearest friends of the Skirball Cultural Center: On behalf of the entire Skirball community, I send wishes for a sweet and healthy new year to all who celebrate. This time of reflection and renewal is … L’Shana Tovah! Jessie Kornberg President and CEO Skirball Cultural Center October 8–November 3, visit the Skirball's community sukkah —installed in Founders Courtyard behind the main lobby—and …
Exhibition

The American Library by Yinka Shonibare CBE RA

October 21, 2023–September 1, 2024

… recognized artist Yinka Shonibare explores how ideas of citizenship, home, and nationalism hold complex meanings. This exhibition creates a library setting where the shelves are filled with … our own sense of belonging. As part of the Skirball’s presentation of The American Library , visitors of all ages will have opportunities to share and reflect on their own families’ … Sunday, January 21, 2024 Past Audience Public Programs Category Performance Yearning to Breathe Free Sunday, March 17, 2024 Past Audience Public Programs Category Performance Ancestors' Voices …