One last chance to “Dig This!”

If you haven't had a chance to view the "Now Dig This!" exhibit yet, you can check it out this weekend for free.

A weekend of festivities marks the finale of the UCLA Hammer Museum’s exhibit featuring influential local African American art from years gone by.

Now Dig This! Art and Black Los Angeles, 1960-1980 includes 140 works that were created against the backdrop of the civil rights movement and during a period of deep cultural change. Featured artists include Melvin Edwards, David Hammons, Samella Lewis and Suzanne Jackson.

Admission is free this weekend, January 6 through January 8. On Friday at 7 p.m., the celebration begins with late night viewing and a DJ set from MC Lyte. Saturday features family art-making activities and workshops with contemporary artists, starting at 11 a.m. On Sunday at 2 p.m., exhibit curator Kellie Jones and her father, beat writer and activist Amiri Baraka, will discuss Jones’ most recent book on creating art across the generations. A book signing will follow.

The Hammer Museum is located at 10899 Wilshire Blvd in Westwood. Hours and directions are available on the website, and three-hour parking is available beneath the building for $3.

Posted 1/4/12