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public programs and events

Exhibit Programs and special events

CHILDREN SHOULD BE ACCOMPANIED BY A PARENT OR GUARDIAN FOR ALL WORKSHOPS

 

Saturday, September 4, 2010, 1pm-2:30pm - Graffiti-Styled Black Book art (Workshop)

This art workshop will allow participants to hone their graffiti-styled lettering, drawings, sketches, and character designs.  Sketch book will be provided.  Workshop capacity 25-30.  RSVP 213-744-2024.

Sunday, September 12, 2010, 2pm-3:30pm - Stick It! Skateboard Decal Design

In this workshop demonstrate your creativity by designing your own decals and logo trademarks to enhance your skateboards, helmets, lockers and other personal belongings.  Workshop capacity 25-30.  RSVP 213-744-2024.

Sunday, September 12, 2010, 2:00pm-4:00pm - Educator's Open House

School administrators, counselors, coordinators, teachers, students are all welcome to tour our galleries and see how you can enrich your classroom experiences by integrating content from CAAM's exhibits into your curriculum. The Gallery of Discovery, African American Journey West, How We Roll, plus other exhibits offer rich historical context and content. RSVP to receive information about activities.  213-744-2024.

Thursday, September 16, 2010, 6-10pm - CAAM Rollin' At World on Wheels: Fun-Filled Opportunities For Our 2010 Membership Drive

Join us at the popular skating rink located at 4645 Venice Blvd., Los Angeles.  Enjoy trivia, prizes, one year free CAAM memberships raffled, and a skate dancing contest.  CAAM members wear your CAAM T-shirt and bring your friends for a good time...even if you don't skate this will be fun.  Help us meet our goal for the night to sign-up 50 new CAAM  members and have fun doing it! For ages 21 and over.  Admission $10.00; Skate Rental $2.00.

Sunday, September 19, 2010, 2pm - Health and Safety Seminar (Panel Discussion)

Representatives from Kaiser, The American Heart Association, The Diabetes Association, LAPD, The Mayor's Office on Gang Reduction and Healthier Solutions in a panel discussion and safety awareness pertaining to skateboarding, rollerskating, and surfing, 3 popular California sports.  Q & A follows.