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AsiaAlive | Family Programs | Matcha | Japanese Tea Ceremony Programs | Performances |
Lectures, Classes, Symposia
The Asian Art Museum’s myriad public programs explore the art and cultures represented in the museum’s collection and special exhibitions. The museum offers programs for visitors of all ages, and for all levels of knowledge of Asian art and culture, from novice through expert.
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AsiaAlive is a free, interactive, drop-in program for all ages, featuring live artist demonstrations, hands-on activities, and videos and books on rotating themes. To view the upcoming AsiaAlive schedule click here.
Major support for AsiaAlive has been provided by The Wallace Foundation, Wells Fargo, and the Walter & Elise Haas Fund. Artist travel provided by by United Airlines, the Official Airline of the Asian Art Museum.
The Asian Art Museum’s fun Family Programs allow parents and children to explore the many aspects of Asian art and culture together. Family Programs are free with museum admission, and kids 12 and under always get in FREE! Click here for information about upcoming Family Programs. All programs are subject to change without notice. Please call (415) 581-3500 for updates.
MATCHA is the museum’s Thursday evening series, offered on first Thursdays from June through November, where art, performance, and music move with an urban flair. Experience performances, browse through the museum’s galleries, mingle with friends old and new over cocktails, or simply chill to the hip beats of local DJs and musicians. Click here for details.
Experience the tastes, smells, sounds, and aesthetics of chanoyu—the Japanese way of tea—through this special program held in our Japanese Tearoom. Click here to learn more.
Asian art and culture comes to life through live performances at the Asian Art Museum. Performances throughout the year encompass dance, music, storytelling, theater and more. Click here for a schedule of upcoming performances.
The museum, together with its affiliate the Society for Asian Art, offers a variety of lectures, classes and workshops that enable you to delve deeper into Asian art and culture. Click here for current and upcoming programs.
The Education department would like to thank the following foundations and corporations for their generous grants. Major support for education programs is provided by the Freeman Foundation. Additional support is provided by the William Randolph Hearst Foundation, Stanley S. Langendorf Foundation, Joseph R. McMicking Foundation, the Robert and Helen Odell Fund, the Mary Tanenbaum Fund, JPMorgan Chase, Citigroup Foundation, and Dodge & Cox. Major support for AsiaAlive has been provided by the Wallace Foundation, Wells Fargo, and the Walter & Elise Haas Fund.
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