MOLAA Education Department
The Education Department at MOLAA fulfills the Museum’s mission by developing interpretive materials and programs that invite the visitor to participate in an ongoing dialogue about Latin American art and culture.
This department directly supports the exhibitions department by designing texts, brochures and lesson plans that provide information about our permanent collection and temporary exhibitions. Through cross-departmental collaborations, the Education Department propels an accessible, informative experience for visitors.
Programs designed by the Education Department include:
Annual Poster Contest: Los Angeles and Orange County High School and Middle School students design posters under the supervision of their instructors then participate in a juried display at MOLAA during the month of April. Winners are awarded cash prizes. Contact the Education Department for more details.
The Art Lab: Bi-monthly art workshops for adults with local artists and MOLAA vendors. Topics include jewelry-making, felting, painting, fabric design and more!
Buen Provecho: A bi-monthly exploration of Latin American gastronomy. Explore traditional and contemporary recipes with local chefs. Each workshop includes a small tasting.
Drop-in Workshops: Young artists are invited to participate in a FREE hands-on workshop with teaching artists. The second Thursday of each month, 5:00 - 6:30pm. Maximum 20 participants per workshop.
Festivals & Celebrations: Explore Latin American cultural traditions with art workshops, live performances and interactive presentations!
• February 19—Afro-Latino Festival
• March 18—Women’s Day Festival
• July 15—Music Festival
• September 16—Latino/a Heritage Festival
• October 21—Dia de los Muertos Festival
• December 16—Storytelling Festival
• Non-festival big Sunday: April 15 (Poster Contest)
Interlogues: A collaborative program with the exhibitions department that invites local and national scholars and artists to discuss contemporary trends in art. The second Thursday of each month, 7:30 - 9:00pm
Summer Art Camp: Bilingual dual-immersion summer art camp for children 6-12 years of age. Four weeks each summer.
Target Free Sundays @ MOLAA: Free admission, gallery tours and art workshops, the third Sunday of every month through the end of 2011!
Tours & Workshops: Docent-led tour of the galleries plus a hands-on art workshop led by a teaching artist. Curricula meets California Visual Arts Standards. Available Wednesday-Saturday. Call the admissions desk for more details.
For dates, times and admission prices, or to make a reservation, please contact the admissions desk at (562) 437-1689.
To book a tour visit the online registration form found here. CLICK HERE
To contact the Education Coordinator, write to education@molaa.org
To access the Activity Guide and online resources for our current exhibitions, visit the links to the left of this page.
For information on past exhibitions, click here.
UPCOMING:
Guide to visiting MOLAA
Key words, how to read a label, an introduction to the art movements and processes you’ll find at MOLAA and more!