Dear ICA LA Community,

Thank you to everyone who came out last weekend to celebrate Lunar New Year and the opening of Scratching at the Moon. It was the biggest turnout for an ICA LA Open House we've ever seen—with more than 800 people in attendance—and we couldn’t have imagined a better kick off to our spring season!

Throughout this month, we have a handful of additional opportunities for you to gather, learn, and transform at ICA LA. Coming up next week, we have the return of our monthly meeting for artists and arts workers with Contemporary Arts League (CAL) as well as Intro to ASL classes with Shmuel Khorsandi. While you’re here, don’t miss your chance to check out some new merchandise in the ICA LA Shop and some incredible books, bags, and more for sale as part of Bookshelf Residency: Ooga Booga.

Do you want to be a part of what we’re building at ICA LA? Join our team! We have openings in both our Development and Learning & Engagement departments. Scroll down for additional information or visit our website under Opportunities to learn more about how to apply.

See you soon,
Team ICA LA

UPCOMING PROGRAMS

CAL IRL @ ICA LA
Thursday, February 22, 5pm

Contemporary Art League (CAL) is a growing trade cooperative building unity, solidarity, and equity among art workers in Los Angeles County. CAL gatherings are an opportunity to share ideas, resources, drinks, and snacks. All self-identified art workers are welcome, and families are encouraged. CAL will be on site from 5 to 7pm, so drop in any time to get together in the spirit of shared causes and collective care. Visit CAL’s website to learn more and sign up for their newsletter, The Art Worker.

RSVP 

Intro to ASL
Saturday, February 24, 3pm

Learn a new language! ICA LA is offering free introductory ASL courses led by Shmuel Khorsandi. In addition to reviewing the fundamentals such as the alphabet, simple greetings, and basic vocabulary, each class focuses on a specific theme. The month of February will focus on hobbies, sports, and activities. Classes are held monthly on Saturdays through April 2024.
RSVP 

ICA LA Calendar

NEW ICA LA MERCH

W.Y.A. Tote

Crafted in radiant yellow and screen-printed on recycled cotton by Everybody.World, the Where You At Tote not only reflects the warmth of the California sun, but also debuts an original illustrated map of ICA LA's location in the Arts District—designed by artist (and ICA LA team member) Chloe Hiu See Tsang.

This tote is a great companion as you navigate the city streets and the illustrated map will spark conversations and connections wherever you go. Embrace the spirit of 'Where You At' with this tote—a wearable celebration of art, sustainability, and community. Made in Los Angeles and available at ICA LA or online at the ICA LA Shop.

The Market Bag

Carry around the iconic ICA LA logo with functional flair and artistic edge. The logo was designed by artist Mark Bradford when ICA LA moved to its current home in the Arts District in 2017. Bradford was inspired by merchant posters found throughout DTLA that “point to the fluidity of both economics and culture.”

All proceeds from the Market Bag go towards supporting ICA LA’s roster of dynamic exhibitions and Learning & Engagement programs, ensuring that we remain free and open to all.

ICA LA Shop

WE'RE HIRING

Want to join our team? We have three positions in the areas of fundraising and Learning & Engagement. The museum is looking for a new Director of Development, Advancement Officer for Institutional Giving, and Learning & Engagement Coordinator. Click the link below to view the job descriptions for these positions and reach out to us with the requested information if you think you are a good fit.

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CURRENT EXHIBITION

Organized by ICA LA guest curator Anna Sew Hoy and Good Works Executive Director Anne Ellegood, Scratching at the Moon is the first focused survey of Asian American artists in a major Los Angeles contemporary art museum. The exhibition celebrates the work of an intergenerational group of thirteen leading artists in the Asian American community whose contributions to culture are multiple, ranging from their distinctive visual arts production to their commitment to pedagogy to their dedication to research, activism, and community engagement. Featured artists include Patty Chang, Young Chung, Vishal Jugdeo, Simon Leung, Michelle Lopez, Yong Soon Min, Na Mira, Amanda Ross-Ho, Miljohn Ruperto, Dean Sameshima, Anna Sew Hoy, Amy Yao, and Bruce Yonemoto.

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