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Join the Quinn Research Center and 18th Street Arts Center for an interactive workshop that explores the rich traditions of gourd making in Black communities across the American South. Participants will learn hands-on techniques for crafting and decorating gourds while delving into the cultural, spiritual, and communal significance of this historic art form. Gourd making,…
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The Philomathean Club building located at 18th Street and Broadway in Santa Monica was awarded landmark status by the Santa Monica Landmarks Commission on Monday, April 8th, 2024. This event was part of the Quinn Research Center project. The Philomathean Club, established in 1921, is the oldest African American women’s club in Santa Monica, Los…
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From the Ground Up, The Life of Vernon Brunson is presented in the museum’s Quinn Gallery, established under a partnership with the Quinn Research Center, an archive for Black Family History. The Santa Monica History Museum invites the public to join in this tribute to Vernon Brunson’s life and achievements, fostering a deeper understanding of his…
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CLICK HERE TO RSVP We Were in Santa Monica is a new musical work inspired by and in tandem with the 18SAC Broadway Project, illuminating and celebrating the vibrant Black community that once existed in Santa Monica, California. What happened to said community echoes what has happened and continues to happen to several black communities all…
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The opening of Quinn Gallery sharing the rich diverse cultural history of Santa Monica.
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The Broadway project is a long term arts and culture project by 18th Street Arts Center, Santa Monica Public Library and the Quinn Research Center to develop a Broadway Historical Cultural District.
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We are pleased to announce the launch of our new web home at https://quinnresearchcenter.com. Check out our new look!
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