Dates & times
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- 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Brockman Gallery at LACMA: South L.A.’s Art Network in Focus
A gallery can shape an art scene by making room for work to be created and shown, not only by putting work on its walls. That wider role—the Brockman Gallery’s place in South L.A.’s artistic network—is the subject of LACMA’s Nov. 19, 2026, walkthrough, led by exhibition curator Lauren Hanson and art historian Charmaine Branch.
A gallery’s influence reached beyond its exhibitions
Brothers Alonzo and Dale Brockman Davis founded the Brockman Gallery in South Los Angeles in 1967, in the aftermath of the Watts Rebellion. LACMA describes it as a place that championed Black artists and supported young artists of color.
The gallery helped nurture the early careers of David Hammons, Suzanne Jackson and Carrie Mae Weems. Their stories sit within a larger one: LACMA traces how the gallery helped artists make work, show it and gain cultural visibility. That history gives the walkthrough its focus on the connections around art as well as the artists themselves.
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Documents and artworks tell the story together
LACMA’s The Brockman Gallery: Los Angeles, 1967–1990 is the museum’s first large-scale exhibition devoted to the gallery’s impact. It brings archival material together with more than 60 works across media, all connected to the Davises’ community-oriented project. Together, the records and artworks trace how the gallery fostered new work, exchange and cross-cultural ties.
The exhibition is scheduled to run from October 18, 2026, through January 24, 2027. The November walkthrough takes place during that presentation and combines a discussion of the gallery’s history with a tour of the exhibition.
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A curator and an art historian lead the hour
From 4 to 5 p.m., Hanson and Branch lead a focused discussion about the Brockman Gallery’s history and impact alongside a tour of the exhibition. LACMA lists volunteer-led Public Tours separately in its November calendar; those tours are free with general admission and may be canceled.
Thursday, November 19, 2026 · BCAM, Level 1
- Exhibition curator Lauren Hanson and art historian Charmaine Branch lead a discussion about the Brockman Gallery’s history and impact alongside a tour of the exhibition.
Plan the visit
Thursday, November 19, 2026
The walkthrough runs from 4 to 5 p.m.
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BCAM, Level 1
The event is at LACMA, 5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036.
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RSVP for the program and arrange museum entry
The walkthrough is free, but an RSVP is required. LACMA also requires museum visitors to have an entry ticket; the event listing does not say whether its RSVP includes that ticket. LACMA recommends advance timed-entry tickets, and walk-up tickets may not be available if timeslots sell out. Members can get a ticket at the Ticket Office without an advance timed-entry reservation.
Museum admission includes current exhibitions. LACMA members and children age 2 and under are admitted free; L.A. County residents age 17 and under are also eligible for free admission. Because the walkthrough is on a weekday after 3 p.m., L.A. County residents with valid ID qualify for free general admission at the event time.
For other general-admission purchases, LACMA lists $25 for L.A. County adults and $21 for county residents who are seniors 65 and older, students age 18 and older with ID, or visitors with disabilities. For visitors from outside the county, the listed prices are $30 for adults and $26 for those same categories; ages 3–17 pay $15, and children age 2 and under enter free. A professional personal care attendant accompanying a paying visitor who requires care is admitted free; ask at the Ticket Office.
LACMA also lists a $2 general-admission discount for Metro riders with a TAP card and a 25% discount for KCRW and KJAZZ members with member ID. Ticket questions can be directed to [email protected] or 323-857-6010, Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Getting to LACMA
Event location and check-in
The walkthrough is in BCAM, Level 1, at LACMA, 5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036. LACMA’s visitor FAQ places museum check-in on the Smidt Welcome Plaza.
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Metro and bus
The Wilshire/Fairfax station on the Metro D Line is across the street from LACMA. Metro Local 20 and Rapid 720 stop on Wilshire Boulevard; Local 217 and 218, and Rapid 780, stop on Fairfax Avenue within half a block of the museum.
Parking and bicycles
The Pritzker Parking Garage is on Sixth Street, just east of Fairfax Avenue, and is listed as open daily from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. LACMA lists a $24 flat rate; parking is first-come, first-served, with no advance reservations. The museum also notes nearby garages and street parking.
Bicycle racks are on Wilshire Boulevard near Spaulding Avenue and just inside the Sixth Street gate. During public museum hours, cyclists may request access to the onsite bike locker at the Ticket Office; a Visitor Services Associate escorts visitors to the locker and unlocks it when they return.
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Accessibility
LACMA says every gallery, restroom, dining service and outdoor space is wheelchair accessible, and motorized wheelchairs are welcome. Complimentary wheelchairs are available at the Ticket Office during regular hours on a first-come, first-served basis.
The museum lists guest drop-off on Wilshire Boulevard at South Ogden Drive and accessible parking on level P1 of the Pritzker Garage. The garage clearance is 6 feet 10 inches. Sensory-inclusive bags, including noise-canceling headphones and tactile tools, are available to check out at the Ticket Office.
Before you make a plan
Does the event RSVP include museum admission?
LACMA requires museum visitors to have an entry ticket as well as an RSVP for this free program. The event listing does not say whether the RSVP includes museum entry, so make sure you have a museum ticket too. It may be free or paid depending on eligibility.
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Are walk-up museum tickets available?
LACMA says walk-up tickets are available, but timeslots may sell out. Advance timed-entry tickets are recommended; members can also get a ticket at the Ticket Office without an advance timed-entry reservation.
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Which artworks will the walkthrough visit?
The event listing confirms a discussion and exhibition tour but does not name specific artworks or stops.
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What accessibility information is available?
LACMA says its galleries are wheelchair accessible and motorized wheelchairs are welcome; complimentary wheelchairs are available at the Ticket Office on a first-come, first-served basis. The event listing does not detail arrangements specific to the walkthrough. Contact the museum’s access team with accommodation questions.
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Location & Google Maps
LACMA, BCAM, Level 1
5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036
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