Sarah Zapata (b. 1988, Corpus Christi, TX) employs weaving, tufting and traditional craft techniques to create loud, architecturally responsive installations that traverse themes of gender, colonialism and fantasy. Zapata’s site-specific works reflect her intersecting identities as a queer woman of Peruvian heritage raised in Evangelical South Texas and now based in New York. “Beneath the […]
You’re invited! In celebration of the opening of “Sarah Zapata: Beneath the breath of the sun”, you are invited to a reception with the artist and ASU Art Museum Senior Curator + CALA Alliance Curator of Latinx Art Alana Hernandez. “Beneath the breath of the sun” features newly created works completed during the artist’s residency […]
Inspired by Sarah Zapata’s site-specific installation, join interdisciplinary artist and ASU School of Art Associate Professor Erika Hanson to learn basic textile techniques such as punch needle. Hanson will discuss textile methods and how they relate to her practice while offering an opportunity to make art. Participants of all ages/abilities are invited, and all materials […]
Join ASUAM Curator Brittany Corrales to hear about the process of bringing hundreds of memorial offerings from George Floyd Square to Tempe for a unique, community-organized exhibition. RSVP Today!
Join Dr. Rashad Shabazz, Associate Professor in the Schools of Social Transformation and Geographical Sciences & Urban Planning, and Jeanelle Austin, Executive Director of the George Floyd Global Memorial for a discussion around the history and politics of Minneapolis and Prince and how they weave together to create meaning in the present day. This event […]
In celebration of Pride Month, join ASU Museum Director + Professor of Practice, Miki Garcia for a classroom- style lecture covering queer art over the last 60 years. This is an unique experience hosted by dialog phx, a new retail and coffee shop space in Downtown Phoenix. This is a free event and will run […]
What role does community play in contemporary mothering experiences? How might we tackle taboo topics such as postpartum anxiety, rage, and birth trauma, while celebrating maternal joy, love, sacredness and the spectrum of emotions in between? What can we do to acknowledge the invisible labor of mothering, recognizing it is not a monolithic experience, and […]
Tuesdays and Thursdays, Sept. 17–Oct. 10 10 a.m.–noon This program for our 55+ community members will be led by artist Hazal Gumus-Ciftci. Participants will engage in various repair projects involving stitching, gluing, felting, patch making and more! Register for the workshop session with Fixer Studio. Learn the basics of repairing your loved but worn clothes, […]
Looking for a fun way to give back to your community? The ASU Art Museum is looking for enthusiastic individuals to join its volunteer team! This team, composed of students and community members, plays a vital role in supporting the museum’s events throughout the year. Be part of something special and make a difference in […]
Get ready to dance through music history! Black culture has shaped the music we listen to today. Gospel and blues set the stage for rock ‘n’ roll, while jazz has the ability to cross borders with its beats. African rhythms mixed with other musical styles gave birth to hip-hop, R&B, funk, and loads more. Black […]
Join us for an exclusive IRL experience with Fran Kaufman, Curatorial Director of the Liu Shiming Art Foundation, as she shares the behind-the-scenes process of bringing Shiming’s stunning Chinese bronze sculptures to the ASU Art Museum ABOUT IRL XP This is a unique opportunity to meet an ASU Art Museum curator, artist, or community member […]
Register below for the for the Creative Aging and Lifelong Learning Workshop session with Elvan Akkaya! This program for our 55+ community members will be led by artist Elvan Akkaya. In this session participants will take a structured approach to beginner Ebru Dying, a traditional Turkish method of dying patterns onto paper by floating pigments […]
