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Hello from Japan Takes Kids on a Trip to the Other Side of the Globe

KCBS 740 AM
March 22, 2024

Children can travel to the island of Japan at the latest museum exhibition, Hello from Japan. Ancient culture mixes with contemporary "kawaii" culture in a captivating, fun, hands-on way. Learn More

Creativity through the Arts, Early Childhood Development, Exhibition Development, General Museum, Inclusion & Cultural Competence

Visitors Learn About Japanese Culture

Nichi Bei News
February 29, 2024

Children can explore the island of Japan and its ancient and contemporary cultures in the exhibition, Hello From Japan!, on view through Labor Day weekend. Learn More

Creativity through the Arts, Early Childhood Development, Exhibition Development, General Museum, Inclusion & Cultural Competence

Artist Inspires Visitors by Painting with His Head

The Mercury News
February 5, 2018

Don Ryker struggles to speak, but his paintings talk for him - bright and vibrant, active and intelligent. From the seat of his power wheelchair Don turns blank canvases into works of art by applying acrylic paint with his uniquely adapted hardhat. Cerebral Palsy hasn’t deterred Ryker from many things in life, including learning how to fish and play baseball and video games and now pursuing his dream as a professional artist. As part of the museum's Creativity through the Arts and Inclusiveness and Cultural Competence strategic commitments, Don was at the museum demonstrating his technique. Visitors had the opportunity to experiment with his method of wearing a similarly adapted hard hat. Learn More

Creativity through the Arts, Early Childhood Development, Inclusion & Cultural Competence