From Queen Latifah, Salt-N-Pepa and Naughty by Nature in New York/New Jersey to Dr. Dre and Ice Cube in Los Angeles, roller rinks have long been a mecca for music and creativity. With an average of three rinks closing a month, UNITED SKATES takes a deep dive into the vibrant and celebratory world of African American roller skating.
All day, Academic Quad
Art Exhibition: Gender, Sexuality and Collective Action (runs through the end of the week)
The exhibit will be display in the quad, weather permitting, and will move the Tiger Cooler for the rest of the week.
View the full schedule of events for UN Week 2019: Gender, Sexuality and Collective Action.
Wanlass Artist in Residence Kenyatta A. C. Hinkle will present work from her long term Kentifrica Project in the Weingart Gallery from February 8th - March 11th, in which she will continue to explore convergent histories, truth(s), imaginings and interrogations.
December 7 – 15, 2017 | Evenings, beginning at Sundown
South Wall of Herrick Chapel, Outside Academic Commons
Opening Reception: December 7, 5-8pm | Academic Commons Patio
Malaquias Montoya is a legendary artist whose work is socio-political. This panel will touch on topics such as Malaquias' role in the Chicano art movement overall, the issues he is dealing with through his art, and how his art relates to the Chicano Art Movement here in LA.
October 25 | 6-7:30pm workshop followed by a reception. RSVP strongly encouraged, but not required.
The Quetzalcoatl (Feathered-Serpent) Mural Project (QMP) is a community based mural arts collective which began twenty-one years ago in one of the Los Angeles historic art districts. QMP’s primary mission is to provide inner city youth an opportunity to showcase their artistic talents by creating an awareness campaign through public art projects in underserved Los Angeles neighborhoods.