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June 2, 2006 |
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Looking Both Ways: Art of the Contemporary African Diaspora
Extended thru July 10
Explores the increasing globalization of the African Diaspora through the presentation of African-born artists who now live and work in the West – France, the United Kingdom, Belgium, Germany, the Netherlands, Portugal and the United States of America. More>
Members - free admission. |
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Allan deSouza - Artist Talk
Saturday, June 10, 1:00pm
Allan deSouza, one of the artists in the exhibition, Looking Both Ways: Art of the Contemporary African Diaspora, will speak about his work’s relationship to Africa, to diaspora and to migration. More>
Members - free admission. |
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Heritage Education Center Opens at MoAD
Wednesday, June 14
The Heritage Center is a drop-in education facility on the third floor of the museum where visitors can explore the African Diaspora further. Volunteers assist visitors at computer stations before or after viewing museum exhibitions. The Heritage Center extends the visitor experience by offering further exploration of MoAD the themes—Origins, Movement, Adaptation and Transformation with more extensive information about museum exhibitions, website links and interviews.
Hours: 1-4pm weekdays when the museum is open |
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The School of Panamerican Unrest
Exhibit - June 24/25, Artist Program - June 25, 2:00pm
The Museum of the African Diaspora’s mission of connecting all people through the culture and history of the African Diaspora is explored through The School of Panamerican Unrest, an artist-led, not-for-profit public art project that seeks to generate connections between different regions of the Americas through discussions, performances, screenings, and collaborations between organizations and individuals. More>
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| | Soul of Justice (film)
Wednesday, June 7, 4:00pm (62 min)
A timely and unforgettable story about an African-American jurist's lifetime commitment to integrity and human rights. His profound effect on the lives of millions is told by the award-winning director, Abby Ginzberg. Co-sponsord by San Francisco Black Film Festival and MoAD. Tickets>
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Favela Rising (film)
Thursday, June 8, 6:00pm (80 min)
Favela Rising documents a man and a movement, a city divided and a favela (Brazilian squatter settlement) united. Haunted by the murders of his family and many of his friends, Anderson Sá is a former drug-trafficker who turns social revolutionary in Rio de Janeiro’s most feared slum. Co-sponsord by San Francisco Black Film Festival and MoAD. Tickets>
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Chris Gardner Book Signing and Reception
Sunday, June 11, 2:00pm
Join Chris Gardner in conversation with 20/20 producer Lynn Redmond about his newly-published autobiography, The Pursuit of Happyness. Gardner's fascinating story is also the subject of a movie of the same name starring Will Smith as Gardner and Smith's son Jaden as Gardner's son, Chris Jr. The film was shot in the Bay Area and is scheduled to be released in December 2006 by Columbia Pictures. Event catering provided by the St. Regis Hotel. More>
Members - free admission.
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Kathleen Cleaver: Book Signing and Reception
Thursday, June 22, 5:30pm
In recognition of the 40th anniversary of the founding of the Black Panther Party for Self-Defense, the Museum of the African Diaspora, in collaboration with the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts‘ Black Panther Rank and File exhibition, present Kathleen Cleaver as she signs her new book Target Zero: A Life in Writing, a collection of essays by Eldridge Cleaver, the author of Soul on Ice and former Minister of Information for the Black Panther Party. More>
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Summer Professional Progressive - "From the West Coast to the Ivory Coast"
Thursday, June 22, 5:30pm
Join Bay Area African American professional and community organizations for a special evening of art, culture, music, socializing, and cocktails as MoAD and YBCA showcase two exciting exhibitions. More>
Members - free admission.
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Support and Save
MoAD members enjoy free or reduced admission to our museum opening events and ongoing programs. In addition to free admittance, members can take advantage of complimentary guest passes, guest artist tours and more. Join MoAD!
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Museum Store Discounts
The Museum Store is offering a members store-wide 20% off sale beginning Tuesday, June 13th and running until the end of the month. The discount includes already reduced items. Also, the perfect gift for Father's Day and Graduation is a MoAD Gift Card starting at $25.00, or a signed copy of "The Pursuit of Happyness" by Chris Gardner. New store hours: Every day 10am - 6pm, except Sunday 12noon - 5pm |
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Volunteer at MoAD
Become apart of the MoAD team and enjoy membership privileges by joining the MoAD Volunteer Program. Gain ‘behind the scenes’ insight by participating in MoAD events, exhibit openings and programs. For a MoAD Volunteer Application, email volunteer@moadsf.org |
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MoAD Auxiliary Group
Remember Global Groove, one of MoAD's exciting Grand Opening events? Join others who are interested in Global Groove II and MoAD's upcomng auxilary group! Click here to sign up> |
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