Public and Campus Programs
USC PAM offers a balanced and expansive array of public and campus programs inspired by Asian and Pacific Islands art and culture to bring us into deeper conversation with each other and ourselves. Our signature programs include family events, cultural performances, festivals, academic conversations, hands-on workshops, and much more

Lunar New Year
Our annual Lunar New Year@PAM features live performances in dance, music, and martial arts, as well as artmaking workshops for the whole family, food trucks, and more! Admission to the festival and museum galleries is always FREE!

Free 2nd Sunday@PAM
Offering free admission, this lively, intergenerational event is a celebration of cultures and themes presented in our collection and special exhibitions. Each program is unique, featuring activities such as artmaking workshops, storytime, tours, performances, screenings, and more. Collaboration with local artists and cultural partners enhance this community program. Museum admission is free on the second Sunday of each month. Interactive programming occurs on the second Sunday of select months. Check the Programs for upcoming events.

Workshops@PAM
Taught by artists in a variety of media, our workshops are designed to spark curiosity through new techniques and creative exploration inspired by the museum collection and special exhibitions. Workshops are intended for all levels of expertise (unless otherwise noted) and cost varies based on project and supplies. Check the Programs page for upcoming workshops.

Conversations@PAM
Featuring experts in their fields, this series explores a broad spectrum of topics related to culture, history, and the arts of Asia and the Pacific Islands.

Performance@PAM
A wide array of inspiring performances by world-caliber artists. Performances range from classic to contemporary—including music, dance, theater, and cinema.
Upcoming Events
Past Programs
USC PAM public and campus programs are inspired by Asian and Pacific Islands art and culture. Our mission is to bring facilitate deeper conversations with each other and ourselves.
Program highlights can be viewed on our YouTube channel.