Programs & Events | Hammer Museum

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Mindful Awareness Meditation

Thursdays, 12:30–1 PM PDT

Free weekly drop-in sessions are open to all who are interested in learning how to live more presently.

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Intertextuality: Performance/Subjectivity in Experimental Shorts

This screening of short films situates Ja'Tovia Gary’s work in the context of Black women’s experimental films across a 25-year period.

Wed Mar 11 7:30 PM

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POSTPONED: From Generosity to Justice: Darren Walker & Ai-jen Poo

Due to health and safety concerns around air travel at this time, this event has been postponed. We hope to announce a new date in the future.

Thu Mar 12 7:30 PM

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Special Programs

CANCELED: Hammer Study Hall, Winter 2020

We are cancelling Hammer Study Hall this Sunday in accordance with UCLA's policy on nonessential gatherings of more than 100 people.

Sun Mar 15 11:00 AM

Gallery Games

CANCELED: Gallery Games, Winter 2020

The March 15 program has been canceled due to uncertainty around COVID-19. These 45-minute guided sessions combine family-friendly tours with easy-to-play games.

Sun Mar 15 11:00 AM

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POSTPONED: Family Separation and Detention at the Border

Due to uncertainty around COVID-19, the Hammer is temporarily closed to the public and this program has been postponed.

Tue Mar 17 7:30 PM

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CANCELED: Lunchtime Art Talk on Tishan Hsu

Due to uncertainty around COVID-19, the Hammer is temporarily closed to the public and this program has been canceled.

Wed Mar 18 12:30 PM

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POSTPONED: Flux, Winter 2020

Due to uncertainty around COVID-19, this program has been postponed.

Wed Mar 18 7:30 PM

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CANCELED: Paul McCarthy Artist Walk-through: Judith Rodenbeck

Due to uncertainty around COVID-19, the Hammer is temporarily closed to the public and this program has been canceled.

Thu Mar 19 6:00 PM

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CANCELED: Bossy Burger, Heidi, and Painter

Due to uncertainty around COVID-19, the Hammer is temporarily closed to the public and this program has been canceled.

Thu Mar 19 7:30 PM

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CANCELED: Art without Walls: Wear Your True Self

Due to uncertainty around COVID-19, the Hammer is temporarily closed to the public and this program has been canceled.

Sun Mar 22 11:00 AM