Children’s Workshop: The Art of Origami

WORKSHOP FILLED

June 23 (Saturday)

10 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Turn brightly colored paper into plants, animals, and more through the magic of origami, the art of Japanese paper folding. Led by instructor Peggy Hasegawa, the workshop will include a walk through the Japanese Garden. Ages 7–12. Fee includes one accompanying adult. Members: $20. Non-Members: $30. Registration: 626-405-2128.

Ranch Open House

June 23 (Saturday)

10:30 a.m.–1 p.m.

Enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour of The Huntington’s urban agriculture site and take home some fresh ideas for sustainable gardening. General admission. From the Teaching Greenhouse, follow signs to the site. Canceled in the event of rain.

Visions of Empire

Visions of Empire: The Quest for a Railroad Across America, 1840–1880

April 21–July 23, 2012

Drawing on The Huntington's unparalleled manuscripts collection on the topic, a major exhibition illuminates the remarkable changes wrought in the United States by the planning, construction, and completion of the transcontinental railroad.

Martinez

Al Martinez: Bard of L.A.
 
March 17–June 25, 2012

The six-decade-long career of Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist and author Al Martinez is showcased in an exhibition that looks back at how the writer has chronicled the foibles, peccadilloes, accomplishments, and, sometimes, sad plights of those around him. The exhibition highlights about 75 items from The Huntington’s collections, including newspaper cartoons, notes, corrected typescripts, first editions of his books, and more.

French Travelers

French Travelers to the East: Jean de Thévenot and Cultural Exchange in the 16th and 17th Centuries

April 21–July 23, 2012

A 17th-century portrait of Jean de Thévenot by Philippe de Champaigne, one of France’s most important Baroque painters, is the centerpiece of this focused exhibition exploring themes of cultural exchange in the 16th and 17th centuries.

Medearis

Roger Medearis: His Regionalism

June 16–Sept. 17, 2012
 

American painter Roger Medearis is the focus of this exhibition including more than 30 paintings, prints, drawings, letters and photographs, tracing the artist’s career from his beginnings as a student of Thomas Hart Benton through the development of his own distinctive style.

Summer Hours

From Memorial Day (May 28) to Labor Day (Sept. 3) The Huntington observes summer hours and is open from 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. daily (except Tuesdays).

Botanical Illustration Series: The Art of Japanese Screen Painting

June 23, 30 and July 7
(Saturdays) 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

 

Inspired by examples of Japanese screen painting, along with demonstrations in watercolor and gouache painting techniques, artist Lisa Pompelli will teach students how to create their own paintings and learn how to assemble a small folding screen with their artwork on one side and decorative Japanese papers on the back. Prior experience in drawing and painting is strongly recommended. An additional materials fee of $20.00 is due on the first day of class (payable to the instructor). Members: $260. Non Members: $280. Registration: 626-405-2128.