Admission is Free | Open Wed–Sun

Admission is Free | Open Wed–Sun

Woman wearing colorful African print fabric dress with geometric patterns and red belt
Special Event

Opening Party for African-Print Fashion Now! A Story of Taste Globalization, and Style

March 25, 2017 | 6:00PM - 9:00PM

After the opening program in the Fowler’s Lenart Auditorium (6-7 pm), join us for a festive Opening Party.
There will be informal modeling of African designer fashions along with African music, dancing and much more.

RSVP by March 20 at fowlerRSVP@arts.ucla.edu or 310-206-7001.

Other opening weekend events include:

Gallery Tour with Exhibition Curators | Sunday, March 26, 12pm

Drop-In Family Program | Sunday, March 26, 1–4pm

Zuvaa Pop-Up Shop

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