Mission
Musée du Al exists to preserve and advance the radical spirit of artistic experimentation that emerged from the legendary Al’s Bar and the American Hotel in the late 20th century. Inspired by Marc Kreisel’s 1979 acquisition of the American Hotel—an act that catalyzed a vibrant, grassroots creative movement—the Musée is dedicated to honoring this legacy through exhibitions, performances, and educational initiatives that foreground living artists, challenge conventional narratives, and serve as a conduit for artistic innovation in the contemporary era.
We are committed to serving both the artist community and the broader public through dynamic programming that reflects the punk-Dadaist ethos foundational to Al’s Bar: irreverent, anti-commercial, and defiantly original. Our mission is not only to memorialize a vital chapter in Los Angeles cultural history, but to activate that spirit in new generations of artists and audiences.
Board of Directors
Marc Kreisel – Chair
Rachel Kreisel
Kevin Walker
Amy Jane Goble
Holly Phillips
In Appreciation of Those Whose Generosity Has Sustained Us
Marnie Weber – Eloy Torrez – James Duck – Katy Crowe – Doug Henry – Brad Thiel – Cindy Theil – Nancy Uyemura – Ana Iwataki – Joe Potts – Christopher Perez – Liz Soto – Linsley Lambert – Robert Hoffman – Gary Matteson – Kat Keith – Miss Art World – Lisa Strong – Peter Moffett – Dana Ross – Joan Valencia – Katherine Jones
Highly Prestigious
Unpaid Positions Available
WE’RE SEEKING
– Hospitality volunteers to work our events
– Social media volunteers to work our accounts
Contact Kevin Walker at info@museedual.com for details.
