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Getty Awards the Armory a Grant of $100,000, Part of Pacific Standard Time Art x Science Initiative

We are pleased to announce that the Armory has received a $100,000 research grant from the Getty Foundation for From the Ground Up: Nurturing Diversity in Hostile Environments, a forward-looking…

Posted in Exhibitions, News & Features; Tagged Awards; Posted 4 years ago by Jon Lapointe Less than a minute to read

Armory Exhibition Catalogue Named One of the Best Black Art Books of 2020

Alison Saar: Of Aether and Earthe has been named one of the 15 best Black art books of 2020 by Culture Type—an essential resource focused on visual art from a…

Posted in Exhibitions; Tagged Awards, Listicles; Posted 5 years ago by Jon Lapointe 1 Minute(s) to read

WATCH: Tanya Aguiñiga and Jackie Amézquita in Conversation

Artist Tanya Aguiñiga was joined by her friend and colleague Jackie Amézquita last week for an hour-long conversation about their practices, both as individual artists and collaborators.

Posted in Exhibitions, On-Demand Video; Tagged Events; Posted 5 years ago by Jon Lapointe Less than a minute to read

Sock Puppets & Science: Arts Integration in the Age of COVID

When Pasadena Unified School District sent students home in March, the Armory followed the District's lead.

Tagged Partners, Programs; Posted 5 years ago by Jon Lapointe 3 Minute(s) to read

WATCH: Alison Saar Catalogue Launch

The Armory and the Benton Museum of Art at Pomona College virtual release of the exhibition catalogue Alison Saar: Of Aether and Earthe featured conversations with special guests, poetry readings,…

Posted in Exhibitions, On-Demand Video; Tagged Events; Posted 5 years ago by Jon Lapointe 3 Minute(s) to read

Collaborative Zine Project Encourages Young Adults to Vote

We all have a choice and a voice! Twice a week throughout the month of August, young adults from Greater LA and across the country met via Zoom as part…

Tagged Activism, Downloads, Partners; Posted 5 years ago by Jon Lapointe 1 Minute(s) to read

Learning Art Over the Phone at Heritage Square Senior Housing

Imagine taking your first art class. . . over the telephone.

Posted in News & Features; Tagged Partners; Posted 5 years ago by Jon Lapointe Less than a minute to read

Book & Blog Launch: Below the Underground

Join us on Thursday, August 27, 2020 at 5:00 PM PT (7 PM CDMX) for a virtual release of the bilingual publication Below the Underground: Renegade Art and Action in…

Posted in @Home, Exhibitions, On-Demand Video, News & Features; Tagged Events, Publications & Editions; Posted 5 years ago by Jon Lapointe Less than a minute to read

How to Make an Origami Owl

All you need is scissors, markers, paper! In 12 easy steps, you'll be able to make your own parliament of owls (BTW - a group of owls is called a "parliament").

Posted in @Home, For Kids; Tagged How-To, Downloads, Art Activities; Posted 5 years ago by Jon Lapointe Less than a minute to read

WATCH: Tanya Aguiñiga Live on Instagram

Join us for a performance by Tanya Aguiñiga, live on the Armory’s Instagram on Wednesday, June 3 at 4:00 PM PDT.

Posted in @Home, Exhibitions, On-Demand Video; Tagged Events; Posted 5 years ago by Jon Lapointe Less than a minute to read

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