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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Kids Special Programs

Art Lab

Drop by Art Lab for hands-on creative activities inspired by artworks on view at the museum.

Sat Aug 1 1:00 PM

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Lunchtime Art Talk on Sheroanawe Hakiihiwe

Curatorial Assistant Jessi DiTillio leads an in-person discussion of Sheroanawe Hakiihiwe's work.

Wed Aug 5 12:30 PM

After-Hours Tour: Danielle Dean on SPACE IS THE PLACE: Selections from the Hammer Contemporary Collection

Join artist Danielle Dean for an after-hours tour of the exhibition.

Wed Aug 5 6:00 PM

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Special Programs

Mindful Awareness Meditation

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

Thu Aug 6 12:30 PM

A girl works on an art project

Kids Special Programs

Art Lab

Drop by Art Lab for hands-on creative activities inspired by artworks on view at the museum.

Sat Aug 8 1:00 PM

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Screenings Kids

Family Flicks: Turning Red

With vibrant animation and playful nods to the stylings of anime and manga, Turning Red captures the energy, uncertainty, and excitement of growing up.

Sun Aug 9 11:00 AM

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Lunchtime Art Talk on Nayland Blake

Curatorial Assistant Azul Silverio leads an in-person discussion of Nayland Blake's work.

Wed Aug 12 12:30 PM

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Mike Cloud & Charles Gaines in Conversation

On the occasion of Cloud's Hammer Project, he will sit in conversation with artist Charles Gaines to discuss his installation in the museum lobby and the connections between their shared artistic practices.

Wed Aug 12 7:30 PM

An audience sitting in a darkened theater, watching a woman on stage

Special Programs

Mindful Awareness Meditation

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

Thu Aug 13 12:30 PM

A girl works on an art project

Kids Special Programs

Art Lab

Drop by Art Lab for hands-on creative activities inspired by artworks on view at the museum.

Sat Aug 15 1:00 PM