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Looking Forward to the Next Generation

… Skirball internships are carefully designed to keep current college students and recent graduates engaged with arts, culture, and Jewish … Reiff (Class of 2024, Barnard College) had the opportunity to spend her summer with us in the Communications and Marketing department, an experience which positively affected her outlook on … Jewish history, but actively inspires and guides all work that the Skirball does, paving the way for exhibitions like This Light of Ours , which illustrates the Jewish value of pursuing …
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Artist Tour—Draw Them In, Paint Them Out: Trenton Doyle Hancock Confronts Philip Guston

Tuesday, November 4, 2025

… Public Programs Public Tours Tuesday, November 4, 2025, 6:00–6:45 pm Tuesday, November 4, 2025 Join artist Trenton … In, Paint Them Out: Trenton Doyle Hancock Confronts Philip Guston . This exhibition brings together the artwork of Philip Guston and Trenton Doyle Hancock, two trailblazing American artists … of the entwined legacies of white supremacy, racism, and antisemitism in the United States in ways that are emotionally raw and darkly humorous, Hancock walks us through the exhibition and …
Docent and Volunteer Opportunities

… Already a Docent or Volunteer? Log In to Your Docent and Volunteer Portal We are guided by the Jewish value of welcoming the stranger and inspired by American democratic ideals of freedom and equality. Our … Skirball Volunteers are the welcoming face of the Skirball. They help visitors navigate their way around the campus and answer common questions about the institution. Volunteers help out …
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Sunset Concerts: Sona Jobarteh

Thursday, August 10, 2023

… kora , a traditional Gambian instrument, which—until now—has only been passed down from father to son. About the Program West African powerhouse Sona Jobarteh has disrupted a thirteenth-century musical tradition to make a historically male ritual her own. A … from: Media sponsor: | About Sunset Concerts Our popular summertime music series is back! Get together with friends and family to sing and dance to an eclectic lineup of musicians in the …
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… your venue of choice for connection and celebration! As a Jewish institution whose mission is to welcome people of all communities and generations, our Hospitality and Private Events team is here … Center provides an elegant and welcoming setting for your next social gathering or business get-together. As an added benefit, your family, friends, or business associates can enjoy …
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Manzanar: The Wartime Photographs of Ansel Adams

October 8, 2015–February 21, 2016

… October 8, 2015–February 21, 2016 Manzanar: The Wartime Photographs of Ansel Adams presented a … spoke to the Skirball’s mission of confronting injustice, embracing diversity, and preserving community. Manzanar: The Wartime Photographs of Ansel Adams was curated by Robert Flynn … silver print. Courtesy of Alan Miyatake, Toyo Miyatake Manzanar Collection. Toyo Miyatake, Vegetable Delivery at the Camp Mess Hall , 1944. Gelatin silver print. Courtesy of Alan Miyatake, …
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The Skirball Cultural Center presents Common Ground by Adam Silverman

… 224 unique ceramic pieces created using organic materials from all fifty states, Washington D.C. and the five U.S. territories FREE and Open to the Public January 23, 2024 – January … time Silverman will also serve as the Skirball’s Artist in Residence. In collaboration with foodways scholar Dr. Scott Alves Barton and supported by local chefs as well as the Skirball’s … During his professional culinary career, Dr. Barton was named one of the top twenty-five best African/African American chefs by Ebony magazine. He is on the board of the Association for …
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Draw Them In, Paint Them Out: Trenton Doyle Hancock Confronts Philip Guston

October 16, 2025–March 1, 2026

… October 16, 2025–March 1, 2026 Explore resonant connections between the artwork of Philip Guston … where he worked on his late figurative paintings featuring hooded Klansmen for which he is now best known. He passed away in 1980 in Woodstock, weeks after the opening of a major retrospective at the San Francisco … Explore resonant connections between the artwork of Philip Guston and Trenton Doyle Hancock in dialogue for the first time, and consider the role that artists …
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Members-Only Tour—Fabric of a Nation: American Quilt Stories

Wednesday, March 1, 2023

… am–12:00 pm|Wednesday, March 1, 2023, 2:00–3:00 pm Wednesday, March 1, 2023 Led by Museum Director Sheri Bernstein Explore the artistry and vision of a diverse and largely under-recognized … and complicate our understanding of the American experience. While you're here, don't miss: Together for Good: Caron Tabb and the Quilting Corner —Take in Caron Tabb's ever-evolving quilt Fabric of Humanity—Repairing My World, and contribute to a community artwork. Chloë Bass: Wayfinding —Experience our campus anew with this expansive outdoor exhibition, featuring dozens …
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Outdoor Movies at the Skirball: Roman Holiday (1953)

Friday, June 9, 2023

… kick off with the timeless classic Roman Holiday, ghostwritten by Hollywood Ten member Dalton Trumbo and starring Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck! Arrive early to catch the exhibition … Wyler. (1953, 118 min. No MPAA Rating.) Arrive early to view the exhibitions! This unforgettable film, penned by Blacklisted writer Dalton Trumbo, is the perfect complement to the … June 23, 2023 Past Audience Public Programs Category Film Outdoor Movies at the Skirball: The Way We Were (1973) Friday, July 7, 2023 Prev Next …