Regeneration Opening Day
Celebrate the opening day of our newest exhibition Regeneration: Black Cinema 1898–1971 with an afternoon of dance, art making, and a special look at the creation of the exhibition from our curators.
Join us as we celebrate the opening of our groundbreaking exhibition Regeneration: Black Cinema 1898–1971.
The exhibition’s opening day will feature a dance workshop and performances by Nicholas Dance Studio, art-making activities, a curator conversation, and photo opportunities on the black carpet!
All workshops are free to attend.
Access to Regeneration requires a general admission ticket. Purchase yours today!
SCHEDULE
Noon–4pm
Button-Making and Postcard Workshop
The Walt Disney Company Piazza
Create buttons featuring legendary tap-dancing duo the Nicholas Brothers, actor Lena Horne, and jazz trumpeter Louis Armstrong—or design your own! Learn about the life of Academy Award-winning actor Hattie McDaniel and create a postcard expressing your gratitude for her accomplishments and what you see as the future of Black cinema.
Noon–2:30pm
Nicholas Dance Studio Workshop and Performance
The Walt Disney Company Piazza
Celebrate the legacy of the Nicholas Brothers (Harold and Fayard) by learning fun tap dancing steps from Cathie Nicholas, the granddaughter of Fayard Nicholas! Enjoy tap performances by three dance groups from the studio.
The Nicholas Brothers had a career that spanned 60 years and entertained generations all over the world. Cathie Nicholas, the Artistic Director, Choreographer, and Master Teacher of Nicholas Dance Studio, is continuing their legacy and sharing her love of the arts with the Los Angeles community.
3–4pm
Curating Regeneration: Black Cinema 1898–1971
Ted Mann Theater, Lower Level
Join Doris Berger (Vice President of Curatorial Affairs, Academy Museum), Rhea L. Combs (Director of Curatorial Affairs, Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery) and J. Raúl Guzmán (Assistant Curator, Academy Museum) for a special look at the landmark exhibition Regeneration: Black Cinema 1898–1971.
Learn about the curatorial process of creating this in-depth exhibition about Black participation in American filmmaking, highlighting the work of African American filmmakers and more.
This is a free program with purchase of general admission, available on a first-come, first-served basis. Theater doors will open at 2:30pm.