In Her Own Words: Stories of the Ming Quong Sisters
- New Museum Los Gatos 106 East Main Street Los Gatos, CA, 95030 United States (map)
PROGRAM DETAILS:
Date: Thursday May 19, 2022 | 12:00 - 1:30pm PT
Location: Virtual Zoom
Tickets: $10 Suggested Donation
In 1934, the Ming Quong Home in Los Gatos was established as a safe haven for Chinese, Chinese-American, and Chinese bi-racial girls who, for a variety of reasons, needed a safe place apart from their family. Today, the alumnae of Ming Quong, bonded by shared experiences, have a sisterhood of support for one another, and work together to preserve their history and correct historical misinformation about the home.
In this virtual webinar, NUMU is excited to have former residents of the Ming Quong Home to share their own stories, remember what it was like living and growing up in Los Gatos, and reflect on the impact Ming Quong had on their lives.
NUMU's mission is to make programming accessible to all. Donations directly support the museum’s exhibitions and educational programs. Please contribute whatever you are able.
This program is a part of the Los Gatos History Project which is made possible in part by a grant from the County of Santa Clara’s Historic Grant Program, Leonard Pacheco & Diane Roberts, the Town of Los Gatos, and the Los Gatos Community Foundation.
In Her Own Words: Stories of the Ming Quong Sisters
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In this program, Girl Scout Juniors will earn their Art and Design Badge by creating a Tiny Art Show. We will explore NUMU’s galleries looking for art and design, paint a tiny canvas, experiment with color saturation, sculpt tiny pottery from clay, and design our own tiny art show with pedestals and frames. This tiny art and design experience will be big fun!
Enjoy free general admission and tours on the first Sunday of the month @ NUMU! The museum is open from 10 AM-4 PM, and we can't wait to see you there!
Girl Scouts will explore art and design through hands-on activities including painting, printmaking, and building. Brownies will explore NUMU’s galleries with a museum professional, experiment with line-making, printmaking techniques, and create their own painted portraits. Each Girl Scout will also design and build a custom frame to display their artwork. This engaging program is a fun experience you won’t want to miss!
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