activities · 4
what they do
direct service · 4
- Guided Exhibition Tours Japanese Garden Stroll & Cultural EducationOffers docent-led tours for specific exhibitions including "Chiharu Shiota: Two Home Countries" and "New Japanese Clay," as well as guided tours on Thursday evenings, enhancing visitor understanding of Asian art.
- Member-Exclusive Art-Making EventsOrganizes hands-on, member-only events such as art-making workshops focused on puppet making, fostering deeper engagement with artistic practices.
- Public Cultural Events and ProgrammingHosts recurring public events on Sundays, public film screenings (including "The Joy Luck Club"), and public viewings and talks related to projects like the Ireicho book, providing accessible cultural engagement opportunities.
- Virtual Art Engagement Programs Art and History Lecture SeriesHosts weekly online lunchtime conversations about art via Zoom and offers a virtual lecture series for members on topics such as Buddhist art and imagery, expanding access to educational content beyond physical museum visits.
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- Deepen member engagement via experiential and exclusive art-making opportunities member_engagement_through_experiential_programmingThe museum strengthens member relationships by offering hands-on, experiential programs that provide unique, participatory access to art-making, fostering deeper personal connections to the collection and mission.
- Engage communities through recurring public cultural programming community_engagement_through_recurring_public_programsThe museum uses regular, recurring public programs—such as weekly Sunday events—to build sustained community engagement by making cultural experiences accessible and habitual for families and the general public.
- Expand access through virtual and time-intentional programming virtual_accessibility_and_inclusivityBy offering virtual programs during accessible time slots like lunch hours, the museum removes barriers to participation and broadens its reach to diverse and geographically dispersed audiences.
named programs · 8
what they call their work
Artist Member Night
Special events and workshops exclusively for museum members, such as puppet making.
Exhibition Tours
Docent-led tours of current exhibitions, such as "Chiharu Shiota: Two Home Countries" and "New Japanese Clay."
For Members
Exclusive events and virtual lecture series for museum members, including artist-led workshops and deep dives into Buddhist art
Free Public Tours
Docent-led tours of current exhibitions such as Chiharu Shiota: Two Home Countries and New Japanese Clay
Sundays at the Asian Art Museum
Weekly family-friendly events featuring cultural celebrations, film screenings, and interactive activities
Takeout Tuesdays: Lunchtime Conversations About Art
Online lecture series via Zoom exploring topics in Asian art and history
Thursday Night
Evening program offering tours and special after-hours access to exhibitions
Virtual Lecture Series | Mind and Form: Images of Buddhism
Online lecture series for members focusing on specific art historical or cultural themes.