Join us in the MOLAA lobby between October 24 and November 3rd to see the finalists of our annual mini ofrenda juried art presentation. Five winners will be selected, and their artwork will be put on public display in the MOLAA Lobby in honor of Dia de los Muertos. This event is free and there is no need to sign up!
Fifty-minute Docent guided tours available with paid admission or free for members. Parties meet in lobby.
Fifty-minute Docent guided tours available with paid admission or free for members. Parties meet in lobby.
Join us for the November MOLAA Members Book Club meeting! Our book of the month is L.A. Weather. Light refreshments will be served. The book can be bought online or in-person at the MOLAA store!
Update: This event was pushed from November 7th to November 14th.
Join us as we experiment in crafting our very own pinhole cameras and try our hand at home-safe darkroom techniques. All materials are provided. This event is part of MOLAA’s Arteonica Educational Series.
Established in 2011, the Latino Comics Expo is the premiere event to connect with Latinx and Latin American comic artists and animators, experts, and fans. This year, the Latino Comics Expo in collaboration with MOLAA, will be held in the Viva Event Center and runs from November 23rd to November 24th!
In each chapter, in conversation between the most remarkable artists from Latin-America and Latinxs in the US, and our MOLAA Chief Curator Gabriela Urtiaga, we place the focus on a series or specific artwork which requires a close inspection and deliberate process of contemplation, and exploration; delving into the ideas surrounding the creation of the works, their sources of research and inspiration, in an effort to immerse ourselves in the world of the artists. This special edition of the MOLAA Zoom Project series focuses on the PST Art and Science Exhibition: Arteônica: Art, Science, and Technology in Latin America Today.
Fifty-minute Docent guided tours available with paid admission or free for members. Parties meet in lobby.
Fifty-minute Docent guided tours available with paid admission or free for members. Parties meet in lobby.
In celebration of the many ways science and art collide, join us for our children's mini STEAM lab in the MOLAA art studio! All ages are welcome, and all materials are provided.
Walk-ins welcome
Join us in celebrating three years of morning art workshops at our Garden! Teaching artist Maria Guadalupe leads this special edition workshop with Micron Pens MOLAA will provide all materials!
In each chapter, in conversation between the most remarkable artists from Latin-America and Latinxs in the US, and our MOLAA Chief Curator Gabriela Urtiaga, we place the focus on a series or specific artwork which requires a close inspection and deliberate process of contemplation, and exploration; delving into the ideas surrounding the creation of the works, their sources of research and inspiration, in an effort to immerse ourselves in the world of the artists. This special edition of the MOLAA Zoom Project series focuses on the PST Art and Science Exhibition: Arteônica* Art, Science, and Technology in Latin America today.
Join us for MOLAA’s annual Dead of the Dead Family Festival! This year will be bigger and better than ever with merchants, delicious food stations, beer & wine, and of course sweets for the kids and the kids at heart. Live performances and tunes spun all day by DJ Caveman.
Join us for a very special two-hour family art workshop of altar-making in honor of Day of the Dead. Together we will learn about the history of ofrendas and create a community altar in the MOLAA Art Studio. Pan de muerto and champurrado will be served. Please bring a 4x6 photocopy of a loved one that you can plan on leaving with us. Framed photos may not be returned so please do not bring any precious items or items that you want returned.
Join us for the annual 2024 MOLAA Gala & Auction!
This year’s theme is REIMAGINING MOLAA. The event will take place on Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 6:00 PM at MOLAA. This year’s LEGADO Award honorees are: Adán Ortega, Jr. - Community Commitment, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla - Leadership, and The Zapanta Family - Philanthropy in the Arts. For sponsorship opportunities, please email gala@molaa.org.
Join us for the October MOLAA Members Book Club meeting! Our book of the month is The Cemetery of Untold Stories by Julia Alvarez. Light refreshments will be served. The book can be bought online or in-person at the MOLAA store!
Join us as we learn how to make handmade paper from recycled materials and eco-friendly paint from vegetables.
All ages are welcome. All materials provided.
Join us in celebrating three years of morning art workshops at our Garden! Teaching artist Maria Guadalupe leads this special edition workshop with Acrylic Markers on Canvas Board. MOLAA will provide all materials!
Celebrate Latinx Heritage Month! Join us for Loteria night with La Cosecha Internacional! Inspired by Quinceñera parties in the hills of Mexico and rooted in partying as a form of immigrant resistance, La Cosecha will be playing all Spanish, all vinyl norteñas, corridos, rancheras, cumbia and banda classics! Loteria game cards and frijolitos provided. Food and beverages
Join us as we celebrate Indigenous art and culture at
MOLAA and explore the instances of cultural synthesis between communities in the US and throughout Latin America. This session contains historical information, additional resources, handouts and activities, and complete lesson plans. Light refreshments, wine, and free parking.
In each chapter, in conversation between the most remarkable artists from Latin-America and Latinxs in the US, and our MOLAA Chief Curator Gabriela Urtiaga, we place the focus on a series or specific artwork which requires a close inspection and deliberate process of contemplation, and exploration; delving into the ideas surrounding the creation of the works, their sources of research and inspiration, in an effort to immerse ourselves in the world of the artists. This special edition of the MOLAA Zoom Project series focuses on the PST Art and Science Exhibition: Arteônica: Art, Science, and Technology in Latin America Today.
Rooted in the first experiments in 1973 to the results of the use of Deep Learning, in a body practice anchored in the technology of each era, Analivia Cordeiro and computer scientist Nilton Lobo lead this dance and movement workshop in which participants are guided through movement exercises and created original choreographies inspired by the relationships between the body, movement, visual and audiovisual art, and media technology. Join is for this very rare opportunity to create art alongside this innovative duo. Cost: $25
Kick-off Latinx Heritage Month with Salsa!
Long Beach Gives is a citywide, online fundraising campaign to raise awareness and inspire community giving for Long Beach nonprofits. The goal of Long Beach Gives is to inspire individuals and businesses in our community to support the exemplary work of nonprofits making a difference in Long Beach.
Join us as we kick off Latinx Heritage Month with a free, engaging musical performance by Lucas Rivera! Food and Beverage for purchase.
Join children’s author Dr. Kathleen Contreras to celebrate the release of Born to Play Béisbol: The Magical Career of Fernando Valenzuela
Join us for our FREE Sunday Children’s workshop as we explore zoetropes!
Join us for the September MOLAA Members Book Club meeting! The book can be bought online or in person at the MOLAA store!
Join us in celebrating three years of morning art workshops at our Garden! Teaching artist Maria Guadalupe leads this special edition workshop with Acrylic Markers on Canvas Board. MOLAA will provide all materials!
The Taste of Sound looks to Latin American music to activate our tastebuds! Explore a fusion of Tropical Afro-Latin bites & rhythmic vibes! Stimulate your senses with food, live music, spirit tastings, and signature cocktails. Immerse yourself in dance with live DJ sets and the featured band inspiring this evening’s Taste of Sound.
In each chapter, in conversation between the most remarkable artists from Latin-America and Latinxs in the US, and our MOLAA Chief Curator Gabriela Urtiaga, we place the focus on a series or specific artwork which requires a close inspection and deliberate process of contemplation, and exploration; delving into the ideas surrounding the creation of the works, their sources of research and inspiration, in an effort to immerse ourselves in the world of the artists. This special edition of the MOLAA Zoom Project series focuses on the PST Art and Science Exhibition: Arteônica* Art, Science, and Technology in Latin America today.
Thursday, August 15, 2024 at the Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA). To make an appointment, sign up online at www.redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code: MOLAA or click here for more information.
Join your fellow Molaa members for a guided yoga session in our sculpture garden.
Bask & Brunch at MOLAA's Sculpture Garden! Enjoy a Latin-inspired menu paired with bubbly, mocktails, and live DJ sets to beat the heat! Tour the garden for an eclectic experience of abstract and figurative sculptures representing multiple Latin American countries! Bathing suit, sunscreen, and towel recommended.
Join us for the August MOLAA Members Book Club meeting! Our book of the month is Until August by Gabriel García Márquez. Light refreshments will be served. The book can be bought online or in person at the MOLAA store!
Ready, Set, Print! Ink and press your own stencil design using this unique Screen-Printing technique. This workshop is led by guest teaching artist Ernesto Vazquez. All materials are provided by MOLAA!
Join us for our FREE Sunday Children’s workshop, where we will learn how to make beautiful butterfly suncatchers for your windows! All materials are provided.
Join us for a special MOLAA Store event featuring back-to-school supplies!
Join us for a morning art workshop led by teaching artist Maria Guadalupe in our Corner Garden. Medium is Oil Pastels on pastel paper. All materials will be provided by MOLAA! Registration is required. Please arrive on time, as space is limited. Your spot will be offered to another attendee if you arrive more than 15 minutes late.
