More August Events at The Noguchi Museum

The Noguchi Museum has announced additional August programming featuring artist talks, free admission days, community activities, and opportunities for visitors of all ages to explore Isamu Noguchi’s work.

For family-friendly workshops and activities, see our previous post: Family-Friendly August Programs Coming to The Noguchi Museum.

Artists Talk & Screening: Eastend Western

Saturday, August 1 | 3–4 p.m.

Join artists Nicolas Ménard and Jack Cunningham of Eastend Western for a screening and discussion about the hand-painted animated films created for the exhibition Noguchi’s New York. The artists will share their creative process and explore how their work brings Isamu Noguchi’s unrealized playground designs to life. The talk will be moderated by Curator Kate Wiener and is free with museum admission.

Free First Friday: Chess, Music & Art-Making

Friday, August 7 | 11 a.m.–8 p.m.

Enjoy free admission all day along with special programming throughout the museum. Activities include chess games in the garden with Pawn Chess Club, bilingual art-making with Arte en el Noguchi, and music from DJ collective Discolocas. The museum will remain open with extended hours until 8 p.m.

Community Day

Saturday, August 8 | 11 a.m.–6 p.m.

Visitors can enjoy free admission during the museum’s summer Community Day. The event includes drop-in art-making activities and public tours featuring works from Noguchi’s New York.

Drawing from a Distance

Monday, August 10 | 7:30–9 p.m.

This free virtual drawing program invites participants to learn about Isamu Noguchi’s work while connecting with a community of artists and art lovers from home.

Draw Together

Thursday, August 13 | 10–11:30 a.m.

Designed for tweens and teens ages 11–15 and their adult companions, this program explores Noguchi’s sculptures through conversation, observation, and drawing in the museum galleries.

Some programs require advance registration. For more information and to register, visit noguchi.org.