PROGRAMS
Brand Library & Art Center provides a wide-range of free visual and performing arts programming, including concerts, art exhibitions, art and music lectures, films, dance performances, and interactive programs for families!
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BOOK TO ART CLUB
The Brand Book to Art Club combines reading, discussion, and art-making! Enjoy active discussion and an art project based on themes from the book. Art supplies will be provided. A library copy of the book is available for checkout. Sign-up at Brand Library in-person or by email or by phone at (818) 548-2051.
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GALLERY
The Brand Gallery hosts diverse contemporary art exhibitions every year. For each exhibition we offer an array of programming that can include artist talks, panel discussions, curator-led tours, film screenings, poetry readings, and art workshops.
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MAKE IT!
This hands-on crafts program for all ages gives participants a chance to express themselves! Kids 9 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Each program is limited to 25 participants.
The series runs from June through August on Saturday mornings from 10:30am - 12pm. Programs are held in the Brand Library Courtyard.
IN THE BAG
Brand Library's Learning Kit Lending Program!
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Kits include guitar, ukulele, drawing, knitting, crochet, and a hiking kit so you can get out and let nature inspire your creativity!
Our Knitting Support Group meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month, from 4pm - 5pm. Drop by if you want to get started or just meet others interested in fiber arts. We meet in the Brand Gallery Hall or Courtyard as weather permits. This is not an instructor led class, but open time at the library to work on your projects.
DANCE
The Dance Series presents top dance companies from Southern California performing site specific work in non-traditional performance spaces around Brand Library. The series is sponsored by the Brand Associates.
The 2019 season included performances by FUSE, GRAYSCALE, and Versa-Style.
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Applications for the 2020 performance series are now closed. We look forward to next season.
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MUSIC ANIMATED
Local musicians make music come alive! Stay for the Musical Petting Zoo after each program to try out instruments, including drums and percussion, keyboards, guitars, wind instruments and more. Kids 9 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
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Past programs have included: Honolulu Avenue Strummers, Kazan Taiko, the California Philharmonic Orchestra, and Sounds of Ancient Mexico.
MUSIC SERIES
This acclaimed series presents top musicians from Southern California playing chamber music in the Brand Library Recital Hall, followed by a reception for the artists. The series runs from January to June each year.
The Music Series is sponsored by the Brand Associates.
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PLAZA SERIES
Join us on the Plaza for free concerts all summer long every Friday from June through August at 7pm!
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Supported by the City of Glendale's Arts & Culture Commission Urban Art Program and the Brand Associates.
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DOCENT TOURS
Brand Associates members Joemy Wilson and Jackie Davis share the fascinating story of the Brand family and their historic home that is now Brand Library & Art Center. Tours are free, but RSVPs are required.
RSVP by email to info@brandlibrary.org or call (818) 548-2051. Tour is limited to 25 people. Docent tours are sponsored by the Brand Associates.
REEL ART Film Series
Reel Art features critically acclaimed independent films that explore the arts, with special guests on hand to lead post-screening discussions. The film series is run by the Brand Associates.