Art Talk Tuesday is a monthly conversation that invites contemporary artists to discuss their work and the issues surrounding it, followed by a moderated Q&A with artist and writer Jennifer Remenchik. Sponsored by the Brand Associates. 

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The next program, Michael Ned Holte: Notes on Barbara & Marcia & Nancy, will take place on Tuesday, April 4 at 7pm.

Please join us for ARTful Conversations, a new offering by Brand Associates. During this 60-minute collaborative workshop, art historian Valerie Taylor and poet Tina Demirdjian will educate and engage participants to explore, discover, and develop a personal connection to exhibits in Brand's Gallery. ARTful Conversations provides a strategy for looking at and learning about art through the lenses of art history and poetry.

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The next program will be on Thursday, March 16, 2023 from 6-7:30pm at Brand Gallery during the exhibit NEXUS IV: RAIZ.

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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Go to Exhibitions

This hands-on crafts program for all ages gives participants a chance to express themselves! Each program is limited to 25 participants. Programs are held in the Brand Library Courtyard. Sponsored by the Brand Associates. 

The next Make It! program of 2023 will be on Wednesday, April 19, 2023 from 11am-1pm and will focus on making native bee houses.

Subsequent programs will be held on June 7, July 12, July 26, and August 23.

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Please wear appropriate crafting attire - dress to make a mess!

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 is postponed for now, feel free to share any projects you are working on from home www.facebook.com/brandlibrary

This is not an instructor led class, but open time at the library to work on your projects.

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.

Applications for the 2023 Season are now closed. The 2022 season included workshops and performances by City Ballet of Los Angeles, Nickerson-Rossi Dance, Tropicaleiza Dance and Drum Company and JazzAntiqua. 

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Past Programs:

2014      2015       2017       2018       2019       2021     2022

Local musicians make music come alive in these interactive programs! Sponsored by the Brand Associates. 

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Past programs have included: Honolulu Avenue Strummers, Kazan Taiko, the California Philharmonic Orchestra, and Sounds of Ancient Mexico.

This acclaimed series presents top musicians from Southern California playing chamber music in the Brand Recital Hall.

The Music Series is sponsored by the Brand Associates.

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View the 2023 schedule.

Past Programs:

2015       2016       2017       2018       2019 

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The Summer Music Series presents eclectic live music located at Brand Library & Art Center. Concert attendees often bring their own chairs and picnic amenities and sit on the grassy hill. Join us on Fridays at 7pm during July, August, and September for free concerts.

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The application period for the 222 East Concert Series and Brand Summer Music Series just ended. Check back soon for this year's line up.

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Past Programs:

2014    2015    2016    2017    2018    2019    2021

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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.

Docent tours are currently not available. 

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.