Artist Member Night: Puppet Making (Part I)

From Wayang kulit in Indonesia to Tholu bommalata shadow play in India and beyond, puppets have delighted and informed audiences throughout the globe for centuries. Hear from Associate Curator of Southeast Asian Art Dr. Natasha Reichle to find inspiration from puppets in the museum’s theatrical arts collection, then design your very own puppets with artist Risa Iwaskai Culbertson.

We’ll reconvene on May 7 for a special edition of Artist Member Night during CAAMFest to share our puppet show!

Part I:

On Feb. 26 hear from Associate Curator of Southeast Asian Art Dr. Natasha Reichle to find inspiration from puppets in the museum’s theatrical arts collection, then dive into beginning puppet design with Risa Iwaskai Culbertson.

Part II:

On May 7, we’ll reconvene for a special edition of Artist Member Night during CAAMFest to share our puppet show!

Schedule

5:15 PM | Meet and greet with fellow artists and members
5:30 PM | Puppets in the Collection with curator Dr. Natasha Reichle
5:45-7:30 PM | DIY puppet-making activities with Risa Iwaskai Culbertson

Tickets are free for members and their guests. Reservations are recommended.

Questions? Email [email protected]

Image: White horse with black-trimmed saddle, 1800-1962. China. Hide with pigments. Asian Art Museum, The Avery Brundage Collection, B62D48.73. Photograph © Asian Art Museum of San Francisco.