Author: Artsed4all
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#Asawa100: “In Awe of Asawa” by Jessica J. Thompson
I’m continually in awe of ASAWA!! My appreciation for Ruth’s art truly blossomed as a parent at Rooftop from 2000-2009 where my son (and his sisters) spent Kindergarten-8th grade wrapped in the artistic haven that Rooftop’s curriculum was founded upon. My son’s art teacher, Andi Wong, soon became my own also as I volunteered each…
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#ASAWA100: “Asawa’s Dream” by Genny Lim
We encourage everyone to celebrate Ruth Asawa’s centennial by hosting their own Dough In! The recipe and helpful tips, as well as an audio guide with more information about Asawa’s public commissions around the San Francisco Bay Area can be found on RuthAsawa.com. Don’t forget to tag Ruth Asawa on Facebook and Instagram (@ruthasawaofficial) using…
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#ASAWA100: Woven—A Tribute to Ruth Asawa
We encourage everyone to celebrate Ruth Asawa’s centennial by hosting their own Dough In! The recipe and helpful tips, as well as an audio guide with more information about Asawa’s public commissions around the San Francisco Bay Area can be found on RuthAsawa.com. Don’t forget to tag Ruth Asawa on Facebook and Instagram (@ruthasawaofficial) using…
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#ASAWA100: Baker’s Clay Experience
We encourage everyone to celebrate Ruth Asawa’s centennial by hosting their own Dough In! The recipe and helpful tips, as well as an audio guide with more information about Asawa’s public commissions around the San Francisco Bay Area can be found on RuthAsawa.com. Don’t forget to tag Ruth Asawa on Facebook and Instagram (@ruthasawaofficial) using…
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Ruth Asawa Centennial “Dough In” at Alvarado Elementary School
Ruth Asawa working on a Baker’s Clay project with elementary school students, c. 1973. Photo by Laurence Cuneo. Courtesy Ruth Asawa Lanier, Inc. January 24 marks the 100th birthday of artist Ruth Asawa. Celebrate the Asawa Centennial with a “Dough In” at Alvarado Elementary School! DATE: SATURDAY, JANUARY 24, 202611:00AM – 2:00PM PLACE:ALVARADO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL625…
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Flo Oy Wong: Words with Family
Artist Flo Oy Wong shares four poems, written in collaboration with her family – the Kong siblings Jamie, Dana, Darryl and Kelsey on the occasion of their father Dave’s 75th birthday. These special poems penned by Flo Oy Wong give voice to a treasure trove of family memories held by Dave Kong’s children. This collective…
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Fall of Freedom
Fall of Freedom is an urgent call to the arts community to unite in defiance of authoritarian forces sweeping the nation. This Fall, artists around the country are activating a nationwide wave of creative resistance. Beginning November 21-22, 2025, galleries, museums, libraries, comedy clubs, theaters, and concert halls across the country will host exhibitions, performances,…
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Our Journey with Monkey King
The Monkey King World Premiere at San Francisco Opera Dates: Nov 14–30, 2025 Based on the classic Chinese novel Journey to the West, The Monkey King makes its much-anticipated world premiere at the War Memorial Opera House. This new, action-packed opera combines high-energy music and text with puppetry, dance, Peking opera, and Buddhist sutras to…
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The Moon Jar
Share a wish with the MOON JAR. “WHAT IS THE MOON JAR? Inspired by the full moon in the sky, Korean people created this Moon Jar as a symbol of love, health and happiness for their families. That’s why I like to call it a ‘Wishing Jar.’ May your wish come true” : ) 💙…
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“Black Ball: Negro Leagues and the Blues” Marcus Shelby Orchestra @ 68th Monterey Jazz Festival
Marcus Shelby’s ”Black Ball: The Negro Leagues and the Blues” celebrates the history and legacy of Black baseball