Upcoming event at The Huntington
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Sargent Claude Johnson, Singing Saints, 1967, tempera and enamel on steel, 30 3/4 ×25 1/2 in. Courtesy of Michael Rosenfeld Gallery LLC, New York. © Estate of Sargent Claude Johnson.
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Celebrate the legacy of Sargent Claude Johnson and the Works Progress Administration (WPA) through art-making, musical performances, and in-gallery talks at this free event for visitors of all ages.
In-Gallery Talks
Join Huntington curator Dennis Carr and donor Sandy Djikstra for short in-gallery talks.
- 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. | Boone Gallery | Dennis Carr discusses the exhibition "Sargent Claude Johnson"
- Noon to 1 p.m. | Chandler Wing, Virginia Steele Scott Galleries of American Art | Sandy Djikstra shares insights from the exhibition "Art for the People"
Hands-on Artmaking
Experiment with press molded clay sculpture with guest ceramicist Wayne Perry. Create one-of-a-kind clay busts inspired by the exhibition or join a collaborative and communal clay-based activity.
Musical Performance
Enjoy the eclectic musical stylings of Heart of Los Angeles’ Eisner Intergenerational Big Band as they play selections of Harlem Renaissance jazz.
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