Prepare to usher in the Year of the Sheep with one of our most popular community days. SJMA’s community day events take a modern approach to traditional cultural customs. This year’s activities will include live performances and hands-on artmaking that will get you ready for Lunar New Year.

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Schedule of events

11 AM–4:30 PM

Art-making 
First Floor, Wendel Center
   - Chinese Zodiac Buttons
   - Doodle Sheep
Second Floor, Skybridge
   - Tangram Puzzle

11:30 AM–12:20 PM

Firebird Youth Chinese Orchestra
First Floor, Lobby

12 – 4 PM

Public drop-in tours
First and Second Floors

1:30–2:30 PM

Rising Phoenix Lion Dance Association
Performance and Photo-op
Weather permitting, a performance will take place in the Circle of Palms Plaza. 
In the event of rain, a demonstration will take place in the Museum’s First Floor, lobby.