JANUARY 3, 2006
January–March 2006 Calendar
Zeum @ Yerba Buena Gardens
Zeum General Admission Hours January–March:
School Year Hours: Open Wednesday – Sunday, 11 am–5 pm
Special Holiday Hours:
New Year’s Day:
Zeum will be CLOSED on Sunday, January 1st.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day:
Zeum will be OPEN on Monday, January 16, 11am–5 pm
President’s Day:
Zeum will be OPEN on Monday, February 20, 11am–5 pm
JANUARY EXHIBITS AND EVENTS AT ZEUM
Spotlight on Youth Art:
Lights from the Philippines: The Evolution of the Holiday Parol Lantern
Through January 8, 2006
Zeum Cone Walk Gallery
Zeum celebrates a beautiful holiday tradition of the Philippines with a display of colorful parols created by local youth with parol master artist Robert David. The Zeum Conewalk Gallery will be all lit up with the traditional star-shaped lanterns as part of the Parol Lantern Festival. Presented in partnership with the Filipino-American Development Foundation. (www.bayanihancc.org/fadf1.html)
Spotlight on Youth Art: What Will YOU Create?
January 11–29
Zeum Cone Walk Gallery
Zeum features an eclectic display of clay characters, digital art, animations, and video clips created by teen interns, summer camp participants and other youth at Zeum. Visitors are invited to view the work, and then create something unique of their own in Zeum’s hands-on arts & technology studios.
WEEKEND WORKSHOP
Time Out For Calendars, with Matthew Searle
Saturday, January 14, 2–4 pm
Recommended for ages 6 and up
FREE with Same-day Admission to Zeum
In this special workshop, visitors are invited to make a calendar for the new year—2006, or is it 4703? It’s both! Participants will find out why while creating a dual Solar (Western) and Lunar (Chinese) calendar, right between each calendar’s new year! Visitors are encouraged to bring digital photos or drawings to fill each of the twelve months. Limited space available. Advance registration recommended at www.zeum.org.
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Zeum Presents: 2-D to 3-D Week
Special Workshop Series
January 16–21
Zeum invites visitors to “travel” between dimensions with a special double feature starring two guest artists who transform flat images into 3-D. Limited space available. Advance registration recommended at www.zeum.org.
Photo Fly-Through: 2_-D Animations with Doug Rhodes
Monday, January 16, 2–4 pm
Recommended for ages 9 and up
FREE with Same-day Admission to Zeum
Kicking off Zeum’s “2-D to 3-D” series, animator Doug Rhodes will share the magic of taking still images to create exciting animations that you can “fly into”—a popular technique used in movies like Spiderman. During the workshop, visitors can make pictures or bring images from home to create their own photo “fly-through”. Find out more at www.dougrhodes.com.
All Shook Up: The SF Earthquake in 3-D with David Burkhart
Saturday, January 21, 2–4 pm
Recommended for ages 9 and up
FREE with Same-day Admission to Zeum
In commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the 1906 San Francisco Earthquake, author David Burkhart will demonstrate the wonders of using 3-D photography, or “stereoscopy”, to rediscover the historic quake, using examples from his book, Earthquake Days, The 1906 San Francisco Earthquake & Fire in 3-D. Workshop participants can bring their own photographs to life in this second workshop of Zeum’s “2-D to 3-D” series. For more information about Burkhart’s book, visit www.1906quake.com.
Teacher Open Studio
Saturday, January 21, 9am–1pm
Zeum invites teachers for a FREE day to get to know Zeum and its neighbors. Visitors will enjoy a light breakfast, get an overview of Zeum’s programs, participate in a hands-on clay animation workshop, and meet education departments from surrounding neighborhood museums. The visit will include complimentary admission to Zeum, and a take-home gift. An optional walking tour of the museums in Yerba Buena Gardens will also be offered at noon. Open to all teachers/educators with valid professional ID.To reserve a spot, teachers can email: fieldtrips@zeum.org or call 415.820.3320.
Little Zs: Workshops for Preschool Children
For Children Ages 2–5 And Their Caregivers
Dates: Fridays, January 6, 13, 20, and 27
Times: 12–1pm, 2–3pm, and 4–5pm
FREE with Same-Day Admission to Zeum
The Little Zs program celebrates each child’s individuality while helping to develop creativity, self-esteem, language, problem solving skills and motor skills. Using a wide range of age appropriate books, creative materials, and hands-on art experiences we foster each child’s development in a fun, and friendly environment. Parents provide support for their child and receive professional tips on how to encourage creativity.
During the month of January, Little Zs explore the winter season, designing puzzles to play with on rainy days, painting with ice, and constructing winter mobiles. A special workshop on the 27th will commemorate Chinese New Year.
FEBRUARY EXHIBITS AND EVENTS AT ZEUM
Spotlight on Youth Art:
Black History Month: Commemorative Art from San Francisco Youth
February 1–26
Zeum Conewalk Gallery
Zeum presents a juried art show of inspiring work created by San Francisco youth in honor of Black History Month. The common theme of personal freedom unites this diverse collection of drawings, collage, masks, and prints created by middle and high school students. Zeum is proud to join these young artists of all backgrounds in celebrating the strength, vision and determination of African-Americans, and the rich history of Bay Area communities. The artists of the top three submissions will receive cash prizes and will have their work displayed at the de Young museum in May, as part of the San Francisco Youth Arts Festival.
Presented at Zeum in partnership with the San Francisco Unified School District.
WEEKEND WORKSHOP
Howtoons: Creative Inventions with Saul Griffith
Saturday, February 4, 11am–1pm
Recommended for ages 8 and up
FREE with Same-day Admission to Zeum
Zeum presents a special event with Saul Griffith, a founder of Squid Labs and co-creator of Howtoons—cartoons that show kids of all ages "How To" build things while encouraging children to discover the world through fun, creative, and inventive play. Howtoons will be published by Harper Collins in April 2006. Griffith will share his brand new ideas for future volumes of his series, and all participants can be a part of a Howtoons documentary that is in the works. For more information, visit www.instructables.com/howtoons. Limited space available. Advance registration recommended at www.zeum.org.
WEEKEND WORKSHOP
Conversation Hearts: Audio Valentines with Anne Perez
Saturday, February 11, 2–4 pm
Recommended for ages 7 and up
Materials Fee: $4 (in addition to admission)
Toy developer Lily Anne Perez will show visitors how to make sweet audio valentines with some simple electronics they will assemble themselves. The “conversation hearts” will layer participants’ voices and music in a unique gift for someone special. This workshop is made possible in part by a donation by audio chip manufacturer Kodec. Limited space available. Advance registration recommended at www.zeum.org.
WEEKEND WORKSHOP
Toy Tunes: Playing with Music by Amar Chaudhary
Saturday, February 18, 2–4 pm
Recommended for ages 8 and up
FREE with Same-day Admission to Zeum
Workshop participants create music from broken toys or by drawing squiggly lines with electronic musician Amar Chaudhary, a composer and sound engineer who plays—and plays with—his instruments. Chaudhary has had his music performed internationally, received several honors for his musical work, and has developed software for music composition and performance. Limited space available. Advance registration recommended at www.zeum.org.
Zeum Presents…
Youth Film Project: Stories of Migration and Displacement
Saturday, February 25, 2–4 pm
Inspired by the stories of Gulf Coast residents who were transplanted to far-flung reaches of the country, a group of Bay Area teens is documenting the stories of people on the move. In this special afternoon for families, the young filmmakers set up shop at Zeum to capture local family stories of migration and displacement. Presented in partnership with SF Noir, The Museum of African Diaspora, and The Bay Area Youth Fund. This workshop is made possible in part by a donation from Pure Digital, Inc.
Little Zs: Workshops for Preschool Children
For Children Ages 2–5 And Their Caregivers
Dates: Fridays, February 3, 10, 17, and 24
Times: 12–1pm, 2–3pm, and 4–5pm
FREE with Same-Day Admission to Zeum
The Little Zs program celebrates each child’s individuality while helping to develop creativity, self-esteem, language, problem solving skills and motor skills. Using a wide range of age appropriate books, creative materials, and hands-on art experiences we foster each child’s development in a fun, and friendly environment. Parents provide support for their child and receive professional tips on how to encourage creativity.
During the month of February, Little Zs “meet the masters,“ learning about a different artist each week. Workshop participants discover Faith Ringgold, Andy Warhol, Emen Levy, and He Xiangning, then create their own artwork inspired by the masters, while exploring themes of Black History Month, Valentine’s Day, Chinese New Year, and Mardi Gras.
MARCH EXHIBITS AND EVENTS AT ZEUM
El Alma en las Manos/ The Soul in the Hands
March 1–April 2
Zeum Conewalk Gallery
Presented at Zeum in partnership with Consulate General of Mexico, this special exhibit was designed for blind children, and features 22 pieces of sculptural and tactile art from Mexico. The exhibit also includes Braille signage in English and Spanish. Visitors are invited to discover a new way of seeing as they experience the artwork through touch.
WEEKEND WORKSHOPS
Howtoons: Creative Inventions with Saul Griffith
Saturday, March 4 and Saturday, April 1, 11am–1pm
Recommended for ages 8 and up
FREE with Same-day Admission to Zeum
Zeum presents a special event with Saul Griffith, a founder of Squid Labs and co-creator of Howtoons—cartoons that show kids of all ages "How To" build things while encouraging children to discover the world through fun, creative, and inventive play. Howtoons will be published by Harper Collins in April 2006. Griffith will share his brand new ideas for future volumes of his series, and all participants can be a part of a Howtoons documentary that is in the works. For more information, visit www.instructables.com/howtoons. Limited space available. Advance registration recommended at www.zeum.org.
WEEKEND WORKSHOP:
Mapping Mania, with Ledia Carroll
March 11, 2–4 pm
Recommended for ages 7 and up
FREE with Same-day Admission to Zeum
Landscape and installation artist Ledia Carroll leads a community mapping activity and shows visitors how to take an aerial photograph. Limited space available. Advance registration recommended at www.zeum.org. This workshop is made possible in part by a donation from Pure Digital, Inc.
WEEKEND WORKSHOP:
Clay Animation for The Big Screen, with the San Francisco Women’s Film Festival
Saturday, March 18, 2–4 pm
Recommended for ages 8 and up
FREE with Same-day Admission to Zeum
Professionals from the 2006 San Francisco Women’s Film Festival (SFWFF) lead participants in a filmmaking workshop to create a collaborative short clay animation film. The film that’s created in the workshop will premiere at the SFWFF screening of animated films from the Tribeca Film Festival and San Diego International Family Film Festival in April 2006. Limited space available. Advance registration recommended at www.zeum.org. For more information about the film festival, visit www.womensfilmfestival.us.
Little Zs: Workshops for Preschool Children
For Children Ages 2–5 And Their Caregivers
Dates: Fridays, March 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31
Times: 12–1pm, 2–3pm, and 4–5pm
FREE with Same-Day Admission to Zeum
The Little Zs program celebrates each child’s individuality while helping to develop creativity, self-esteem, language, problem solving skills and motor skills. Using a wide range of age appropriate books, creative materials, and hands-on art experiences we foster each child’s development in a fun, and friendly environment. Parents provide support for their child and receive professional tips on how to encourage creativity.
During the month of March, Little Zs workshops commemorate Woman’s History Month, Earth Day, St. Patrick’s Day, and celebrate the birthdays of Dr. Seuss and Vincent Van Gogh.
ONGOING PROGRAMS AT ZEUM
Reality Check
Main Gallery
Ongoing
Similar to a behind-the-scenes tour of professional production studios, Reality Check introduces visitors to the process of creating a show—be it a live performance, radio story, movie, or television show—from start to finish. The exhibit provides access to tools that allow youth to create their own media about topics that are most relevant to them, and inspires visitors to share their unique perspectives on the world.
Animators Studio
Ongoing
In the Animators Studio, visitors of all ages explore character development, storytelling and movement using video and digital technology. Kids and families work together to create clay characters, and then bring their stories to life using video cameras and stop motion animation. When the process is complete, visitors can take their animated movies home with them on a CD-ROM.
Digital Workshop
Ongoing
This high-tech classroom is equipped with computers and digital equipment that visitors use to experiment with illustration, video editing, animation, 3-D modeling, multimedia presentations, web page design, and more. Visitors of all ages can arrange a sound composition, or manipulate their own photograph to create digital art.
Production Lab
Ongoing
Visitors can produce and star in their own music video using karaoke equipment, video cameras, digital editing tools, costumes and their own star power.
Attention Calendar and Events Editors:
Please note: our admission prices and main phone number have changed, effective 1/1/2006. Please update your calendar listings with the following descriptions:
Categories: Attractions, Places To Go, Museums, Kids & Family, Arts & Culture
Zeum at Yerba Buena Gardens (4th Street at Howard)—San Francisco’s innovative arts and technology museum where kids and families combine hands-on experiences with the power of their imaginations to create movies, music, art and more. Ongoing programs: create a clay animation, produce and star in your own music video, experiment with digital photography and see artwork created by youth. School Year Hours: Wednesday through Sunday, 11am–5pm. Admission $6 youth, $7 seniors/students, $8 adults, free for members and visitors age 2 and younger; (415) 820-3320; www.zeum.org.
