Free Second Sunday: Celebrating Himalayan Art & Culture

Celebrate the rich artistic and cultural traditions of the Himalayan region during this free, family-friendly community event is presented in conjunction with two current exhibitions: Gateway to Himalayan Art, a traveling exhibition organized and provided by the Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art, and We Are Connected: Highlights from the USC Pacific Asia Museum’s Himalayan Collection.

Enjoy interactive art-making workshops, Storytime, a tea tasting, live cultural demonstrations, and more. Visitors can also experience the creation of a traditional sand mandala by monks from Namgyal Monastery Dharma Center and learn about its artistic and spiritual significance through special opening and closing ceremonies.

This program is in partnership with the Namgyal Monastery Dharma Center and UCLA.

Schedule of Activities

11:30 AM — Storytime | Silk Road Gallery

12:00–1 PM — Sand Mandala Closing Ceremony

1–3 PM. — Butter Sculpture Art Activity

1–3 PM — Sand Mandala Art Activity

3 PM — Dance Performance and workshop

RSVPs are strongly encouraged. Seating for the Sand Mandala Ceremony is not guaranteed, and workshop space is limited. All programs are available on a first-come, first-served basis.