Second Sundays: Sargent Claude Johnson and the WPA
Celebrate the legacy of Sargent Claude Johnson and the Works Progress Administration through artmaking, musical performances, and in-gallery talks at this all-ages event.
In-Gallery Talks
Join Huntington curator Dennis Carr and donors Sandy and Bram Dijkstra for short in-gallery talks.
- 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. | Boone Gallery | Dennis Carr discusses the exhibition “Sargent Claude Johnson”
- Noon and 12:30 p.m. | Chandler Wing, Virginia Steele Scott Galleries of American Art | Sandy and Bram Dijkstra share insights from the exhibition “Art for the People”
Hands-on Artmaking
Experiment with press molded clay sculpture with guest ceramist Wayne Perry. Create one-of-a-kind clay busts inspired by the “Sargent Claude Johnson” exhibition, or join a collaborative and communal clay-based activity.
Music
Enjoy the eclectic musical stylings of Heart of Los Angeles’ Eisner Intergenerational Big Band, playing selections of Harlem Renaissance jazz.
This Second Sunday program was made possible by generous support from Charlene and Shirley Quan.
