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  1. Exhibition

    Ancient Wisdom for a Future Ecology: Trees, Time, and Technology

    October 17, 2024–March 2, 2025

    … Shlain and Ken Goldberg—presented in conjunction with PST ART—draws inspiration from the complex landscape of Los Angeles and the science of tree dating. In Ancient Wisdom for a Future Ecology: Trees, Time, and Technology , artists Tiffany Shlain and Ken Goldberg draw … portrait of Los Angeles that draws from open-source ecology datasets, and an invitation for visitors to create personal tree tributes using AI software, which can also be accessed at …

  2. Exhibition

    Manzanar: The Wartime Photographs of Ansel Adams

    October 8, 2015–February 21, 2016

    … fifty photographs by Adams of the Japanese American incarceration camp in Manzanar, California, during World War II. These photographs were the subject of Adams’s controversial book … 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 … The Wartime Photographs of Ansel Adams at Skirball The International Examiner  | January 26, 2016 Journey to Manzanar SkirBlog  | December 30, 2015 An Honorable Legacy—On View along the …

  3. Program

    Play: The Power of Imagination

    Sunday, November 12, 2023

    … facilitates discovery, builds bridges, and enhances learning.  After screening a segment of the latest Craft in America episode, the Skirball will lead a panel discussion with artists, … Council; and Dr. Kristin Vanderlip Taylor , Associate Professor of Art Education at California State University, Northridge. Program Schedule 10:30 am: Doors open 11:00 am: Screening and Panel Discussion 12:00 pm: Refreshments, complimentary admission to Noah’s Ark* *Registered attendees will have an opportunity to board …

  4. Capacities

    … Choose among the Skirball’s array of flexible indoor and outdoor spaces for your next function. Click on the facility name to view room details and images. Facility … over 9,000-square-foot ballroom is the ideal setting for large-scale conferences, symposia, community forums, corporate business gatherings, nonprofit galas and fundraisers, and social … Guerin Pavilion. Photo by Edo Tsoar. View Image Gallery Interactive 360° view Ruby Foyer 4,044 260 N/A 500 Ruby Foyer The Ruby Foyer, featuring a window-wall view of the courtyard entrance, …

  5. Program

    Masters of Subversion: Confronting Cigar

    Friday, February 27, 2026

    … Public Programs Performance Friday, February 27, 2026, 7:00–7:45 pm|Friday, February 27, 2026, 8:00–8:45 pm Friday, February 27, 2026 Imagine a … Them In, Paint Them Out exhibition. Featuring a talkback with artist Trenton Doyle Hancock  and community leader Karen Mack , Founder and Executive Director of LA Commons. Directed by Nancy … Communications Group's Alan Schneider Director Award among many other honors. She is on the visiting faculty at UCLA and CalArts, and is a frequent university guest lecturer. Comfort …

  6. Program

    Celebrating Earth Day with US Poet Laureate Joy Harjo

    Thursday, April 22, 2021
    Now streaming on YouTube

    … Day, hear esteemed poet Joy Harjo read selections from her vast body of work—including from her latest book of poetry, An American Sunrise . A member of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Harjo is … the ruins of injustice. “[Joy Harjo’s] poetry is light and elixir, the very best prescription for us in wounded times.”—Sandra Cisneros, author | Donor Support This program is made possible …

  7. The Power of Play

    … On Sunday, November 12, 2023, PBS screened the latest episode of their Peabody Award-winning series Craft in America  at the Skirball. This … Taylor.   “The beautiful thing about play is that you can do it at any age. And sometimes we forget that we can still play, but whatever play you engage in, it always brings joy and always … I always smile at Noah's Ark, and I always find something new. [Play is] a safe way for us to communicate and be a community without any fear because we're just doing what comes …

  8. Press Release

    Skirball Cultural Center presents the twenty-fifth anniversary season of its 
FREE outdoor concert series: SUNSET CONCERTS

    … FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 24, 2022 at 12:00 PM Media Contacts: Laura B. Cohen, LC Media, lcmediapr@gmail.com , (310) 867-3897 David Monnich, LC Media, david.h.monnich@gmail.com , (210) 422-1764 … are presented free of charge, and an RSVP is required. RSVPs will open on June 9 at noon. Visitors are encouraged to arrive early to eat, drink, shop, and enjoy complimentary admission …

  9. Program

    Nazarian Applied Arts: Handbuilt Pottery

    Tuesdays, February 3–March 10, 11:00 am–1:00 pm

    … Classes Tuesday, February 3, 2026, 11:00 am–1:00 pm|Tuesday, February 10, 2026, 11:00 am–1:00 pm|Tuesday, February 17, 2026, … of working with clay! Please note: Nazarian Applied Arts courses were previously held at Milken Community School. They will now take place on the Skirball campus. About the Class Projects will … slab construction method—rolling clay to an even thickness and then shaping it into the desired form. To add visual interest, you'll experiment with both found-object stamps from nature and …

  10. Program

    The Klezmatics

    Thursday, August 1, 2019

    … 1, 2019 With a DJ Set by Gabby Cost | Sunset Concerts at the Skirball About the Program Since forming over thirty years ago, The Klezmatics have set the standard for Eastern European Jewish … the face of contemporary Yiddish culture and inspire future generations. Hear tracks from their latest album, Apikorsim ( Heretics ), and their impressive catalogue at this highly awaited … experience the Skirball's stunning courtyard filled with music and stories from near and far. Come together with family and friends to hear an eclectic lineup of acts that pay tribute to …