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Welcome to Muse—LACMA's membership group for young artists and art enthusiasts. With a mission to elevate the experience of supporting the arts, Muse offers its members a dynamic balance of social, educational, and philanthropic activities throughout the year. We invite you to go behind the scenes and beyond the walls of a regular museum visit to explore everything the city has to offer.
Muse offers its discerning members four major annual events:
. . . in addition to Members-Only Perks, Opportunities for Artists, and Monthly Happenings that include curatorial walkthroughs, artists’ studio visits, film screenings, restaurant socials, and more!
Young Directors Night
Saturday, March 6, 2010
Bing Theater
Click here to purchase Young Directors Night tickets!
Priced at only $20 for Muse members ($30 general public), a ticket to YDN includes entrance into the Bing Theater for the screenings and Q&A along with admission to the post-screening reception, featuring entertainment, dessert, and an open bar.
We've received the most YDN submissions in the event's nine year history. Thank you to all who submitted and congratulations to the following films who make up the 2010 Young Directors Night program:
Overnight Stay/Übernachtung by Daniela Sherer
Sun Sessions by Eddie O'Keefe
Sweet Dreams by Kirsten Lepore
Lint Escape by Caitlin Craggs
Moth in Spring by Yu Gu
Dance With Me by Devon Chivvis
The post-screening reception will take place across the street from LACMA, utilizing the A+D Museum along with the Edward Cella Art+Architecture and Steve Turner Contemporary galleries. At the reception, guests will receive after-hours access to the exhibitions at the galleries and video installations will be on display at A+D. Also included in the price of admission is an open bar—featuring Malibu Family Wines, Maker's Mark, and more—plus dessert provided by Sprinkles Cupcakes.
Purchase tickets here, over the phone at 323 857-6010, or by visiting any of LACMA's Welcome Centers. YDN is a consistently sold-out event so make sure you buy your tickets early!
About Young Directors Night
Young Directors Night highlights the emerging talent of Los Angeles’s film community. A celebration of film and the art of cinema, the showcase features eight to ten short films screened in the unique setting of an art museum. The event is not only designed for film exhibition but also is meant to create an educational experience highlighting the intricacies and complexities of the film-making process. A host panel of industry luminaries is assembled to engage the directors after the screenings in a discussion on what goes into making the films.
The exhibition doubles as a competition with the host panel along with the audience voting on best in show. The winner, announced at a reception following the screening, takes home the Art of Film Award and is sent to a prominent film festival to gain further knowledge about their medium.
Muse Costume Ball
Taking its inspiration from Heroes and Villains: The Battle for Good in India's Comics, Muse once again celebrated Halloween in style at the Costume Ball. The sell-out crowd experienced the comic book stylings of Gotham Chopra, Ghostbusters covers from Voxhaul Broadcast, plus beats from Kim Anh and Museum of Traffic. MoT also collaborated with The Engine for projections on the plaza throughout the night while Mindshare Labs and Glass Garage Gallery handled the installation in the gallery, turning the Art of the Americas Building into a surreal take on a haunted house.
As for the costumes, guests once again came out in full force to create a dazzling scene. Taking home the prize for Best Hero was The Ravens while a dead-on Ursula snagged Best Villain and an uncanny Edgar Allen Poe garnered Most Creative. Check out more incredible costumes in LAist's coverage of the event here and on the LACMA Flickr page. Keep an eye out as many more photos will be published to the Flickr page soon.
Special thanks to everyone who came and to our sponsors: Los Angeles magazine, Honest Tea, Dos Equis, Malibu Family Wines, Millennium Biltmore Hotel Downtown, Border Grill/Ciudad, Machine Project, and Firm Body Evolution.
Late Night Art and Muse 'til Midnight present
Korea: Future/Past
Thank you to everyone who made Korea: Future/Past a success! The first collaboraton between Muse and Late Night Art was an absolute blast and we appreciate all who came out to support the event. The traditional performances from the Korean Classical Music and Dance Company were dazzling and the Last For One finale made for some excellent fireworks. Stay tuned for pictures and video from Korea: Future/Past.
Special recognition to the Korean Cultural Center Los Angeles as well as Jinro and Kollaboration for making the event possible.
ArtWalk & After Party
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ArtWalk 2009
Saturday, May 30 | 12–8 pm
Miracle Mile
Four free museums
Twenty participating galleries
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ArtWalk 2009 After Party
Saturday, May 30 | Doors: 8:30 pm
El Rey Theater
5515 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90036
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Thank you to everyone who came out and helped make ArtWalk 2009 a huge success! We send our sincerest gratitude to Yelp, Goldenvoice, Grolsch, Malibu Family Wines, Pernod, and Los Angeles magazine for helping to make it happen.
Monthly Happenings
In addition to our quarterly events, Muse members are invited to several gatherings throughout the year. These events are free and an exclusive benefit of being a LACMA Muse:
Curatorial Walkthroughs & Behind-the-Scenes Tours
 See the museum from a different perspective through these lively and entertaining tours of the museum’s galleries, conservation center, and more. Explore special exhibitions in depth with the extensive knowledge of a LACMA curator as your guide.
Restaurant Socials
Muse members are invited to explore the culinary arts throughout Los Angeles. Discover new venues and meet new people over complimentary appetizers at restaurants from The Backyard at the W Hotel to Chocolat on Melrose to e3rd Steakhouse in Downtown.
Artist's Studio Visits & Gallery Openings
Get first glance at new works by Los Angeles-based artists and learn more about their working process in the unique context of their studios. Then see the artworks in a gallery space when Muse members receive invites to some of the best openings in the city.
Film Screenings and Record Release Parties
Stay on top of the scene in film and music with previews of new releases and revivals of cult classics at LACMA and offsite.
Members-Only Perks
Quarterly Museletter
This seasonal offering features the exploratory Muse Interview with LACMA curators and artists, an at-a-glance overview of Muse events, special offers exclusively for Muse members, and the Muse Interview, where you can meet curators, artists, and creative types like you.
Monthly Muse Happenings Email Newsletter
Monthly doses of the latest at LACMA, the Muse Happenings email is your monthly cue to take advantage of all that LACMA Muse has to offer. It includes reminders of upcoming Muse events as well as additional invitations to art events and gallery openings, special VIP access to film screenings, lectures and more.
Opportunities for Artists
Muse is always keeping an eye out for artists to feature at upcoming events. Selected artists receive name recognition in all event materials, free admission for their guests, and more . . .
Musicians (Rolling)
Muse parties have always been known for featuring some of the best bands and DJs in LA. With the sprawling space of the museum’s Los Angeles Times Central Court, this is the perfect venue for you to expand your audience and set the tone for multiple art experiences.
Submissions
If you would like to share your art with the LACMA Muse audience, please send a resume and sample of your work (slides, DVD, CD demo, or images) to:
Muse Program Submissions
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
5905 Wilshire Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90036
For more information, email muse@lacma.org. Please note that website links are sufficient for initial inquiries only.
Photographs above:
Howard Pasamanick/HP Photo
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