Artivism Week at MOLAA: Self-expression and Protest!

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Yesterday at MOLAA, Summer Camp students surprised museum guests by quietly staging a “sit-in” inspired by our work during “Artivism Week.” Crafted with hand-made signs and larger-than-life puppets, this event joined together thirty-seven students ages 6 to 17 to show how art can communicate important social messages - even in the absence of words. We are so proud of each and every one of our campers for their thoughtfulness, creativity, and bravery. @nightowlstudio @juancarlosperez927 @goblin_market #EducationwithMOLAA #learnwithmolaa

Artivism is the fusion of "Art" and "Activism.” This dynamic form of art can communicate ideas and challenge stereotypes through mediums like graphic design, performances, and music. This program empowers students to use art and creativity as a tool for change by exploring examples of "artivism" in social movements such as Environmentalism, Body Positivity and Accessibility.

Experimenting with Watercolors!

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Experimenting with Watercolors: This month for our Family Art Workshop, we experimented with watercolor techniques including wet on wet application, salt, underpainting, dry brush, lifting color, gradient and color blending. Many thanks to Leslie and Marcus for hanging with us and sharing tips! Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA)

Community Week at MOLAA: Murals and Printmaking!

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Community and Public Art Week: Monday, July 18 – Friday, July 22, 2022

Semana de la Communidad y el Arte Publico: Lunes, 18 de julio a viernes, 22 de julio, 2022 Funding by the Josephine Gumbiner Foundation and @genesisinspirationfoundation

Public art has served as an agent for the representation of communities and development of identity in urban spaces. Engaging collaborative activities such as mural making, dance, and music, provide a collective space for the exchange of ideas and elevating the voices of individuals. The program this week aimed to inspire underserved youth to work together for a common goal and promote messages of diversity, inclusion, and equity in both the museum and within their own communities. Thanks to @nightowlstudio and @juancarlosperez927 and our AMAZING @longbeachusd interns #learnwithmolaa #educationwithmolaa @longbeachusd Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA)