Corita Kent, also known as Sister Mary Corita, was an artist with an innovative approach to design and education. By the 1960s, her vibrant serigraphs were drawing international acclaim. Corita’s work reflected her concerns about poverty, racism, and war, and her messages of peace and social justice continue to resonate with audiences today. Learn more →
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Join Corita Art Center on November 23rd at The Philosophical Research Society for a day of family-friendly art making, readings and conversation, performance and film screenings, and a holiday pop-up shop—all in celebration of Corita’s legacy!
Corita Art Center and The Philosophical Research Society present this year’s Corita Day celebration. Taking our cue from the ten rules — there should be new rules next week — we’ve taken a different approach to this year’s event and joined forces to present an afternoon and an evening program.
CAC will present an afternoon of Corita-inspired arts activities for the whole family, including a book launch and reading by author Dan Paley. PRS will present a program of creative responses to Corita’s legacy, featuring Los Angeles-based artists, designers, and makers selected by PRS contributing artist Mandy Kahn. Corita Day will culminate in a ticketed evening program of performance, conversation, and screenings of rarely-seen historic films by Thomas Conrad and Baylis Glascock.
Program schedule:
3 - 6pm (free with RSVP)
Family art-making sessions: dive into hands-on art-making activities that welcome participants of all ages to explore their creativity. It's a perfect way to create lasting memories with family and friends.
Holiday pop-up shop: discover unique, inspired gifts for the holiday season, including rare items not found in our online shop.
A creative celebration of Corita’s legacy: explore the PRS campus for a one-day-only presentation of artistic responses to Corita’s legacy, commissioned by Los Angeles-based poet and PRS contributing writer Mandy Kahn!
Book launch and reading: at 5 p.m., author Dan Paley will read from his new book Love Is Hard Work: The Art and Heart of Corita Kent.
For those who want to make an even bigger impact: we invite you to join us in assembling Corita 101 art kits that will be distributed to communities across Los Angeles over the holiday season. These kits are designed to inspire creativity and joy, continuing Corita’s legacy of spreading love through art.
RESERVE YOUR FREE TICKET TO THE AFTERNOON PROGRAM
7 - 9pm (ticketed event — $10)
Join us for a seated program in the PRS auditorium where we’ll screen iconic short films that showcase Corita at work, and hear from a group of Los Angeles-based artists about their work and the ways that their creative processes are inspired by Corita’s methods. This evening program will include:
Screenings: experience the magic of historic films by Baylis Glascock and Thomas Conrad, which capture Corita’s vibrant life and work. You'll get a rare glimpse into Corita’s time as director of the art program at Immaculate Heart College, revealing her joyful spirit and innovative approach.
Live Performance and Conversation: the evening program will begin with a performance of Mandy Kahn’s Corita-themed poetry piece for multiple voices, which is inspired by a teaching prompt that Corita gave her students during her time as chair of the Immaculate Heart College art department.
Kahn will then be joined onstage by the participating Los Angeles-based creatives, who will present what they created for Corita Day and discuss Corita’s enduring influence:
PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS TO THE EVENING PROGRAM
Whether you come to shop, create, learn, or volunteer, there is truly something for everyone. Don’t miss this chance to celebrate Corita Kent’s incredible legacy and connect with a community that believes in the power of art to inspire and uplift.
Mark your calendars, invite your friends, and let’s make this Corita Day a day to remember!