The Catlett Legacy — A Conversation Across Generations
Saturday, November 14, 2026 | 1:00 - 4:00 PM
Elizabeth Catlett lived ninety-six years. She carved stone, pressed ink into paper, raised a family across two countries, and left behind a body of work that insists in every line and form that Black women's lives are worthy of beauty, monument, and witness.
But what does it mean to be her son, her granddaughter, her grandson? To grow up in the presence of that vision? To carry a name that belongs to history while also belonging to you? She Made Us is an intimate family conversation Francisco MoraCatlett, Naima Mora, and Mahalia de Los Angeles Mora Perez about legacy as inheritance, burden, and gift. About knowing Elizabeth Catlett not only as an icon, but as a mother, a grandmother, and a person who cooked, argued, laughed, and loved.
Cost: Free
The Art of Elizabeth Catlett
The Art of Elizabeth Catlett, drawn from the collection of Dr. Samella Lewis, showcases the works of the renowned American artist Elizabeth Catlett. Catlett was a sculptor, printmaker, feminist and lifelong social activist known for her unique blend of African and Mexican traditions. Catlett explored themes related to race, feminism and economic inequality. This collection, curated from the personal collection of Dr. Samella Lewis, a student and mentee of Catlett, highlights the artist’s lifelong friendship with Lewis. On loan courtesy of Landau Traveling Exhibitions.