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Welcome

2 On View

8 Performances

12 Talks & Tours

14 Wednesday Nights

16 Workshops

18 Families

22 Just for Members

32 Information

Cover: Explore the creativity of post-war designs in Fabulous Fashion.

Left: Curved wooden beams appear to float overhead in this rendering of Stir (final design may differ).

Brand New DiningCafé opens: Monday, Oct 8 | Stir opens: Tuesday, Oct 9

The wait is over—come see your newly unveiled dining options. Enjoy locally-sourced seasonal fare at Stir, our new Gehry-designed restaurant. Or drop by the casual, self-serve Café, featuring your favorite street foods, coffee, and fresh snacks.Special offers for members: Friday, Oct 12–Sunday, Oct 14 (see page 23) philamuseum.org/dining

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On View

Just for Members

For more members- only programs, see pages 22–25.Members’ Previews Friday, Nov 9 & Saturday, Nov 10

Events

16 Workshops

Just for Members

For more members- only programs, see pages 22–25.Opening Celebration Thursday, Oct 11 6:00 p.m. Associates and above ($2,500+)

Members’ Previews Friday, Oct 12– Sunday, Oct 14

Little Ladies: Victorian Fashion Dolls and the Feminine IdealOpens Nov 11 Dorrance Galleries

Before Barbie and American Girl, there was Miss Fanchon and her friends. The ultimate toy for privileged girls in the 1860s and 1870s, the dolls were seen as models of ladylike perfection. Bring the kids—or just your love of all things miniature— and marvel at these tiny Victorian treasures.

Fabulous Fashion: From Dior’s New Look to NowOpens Oct 16 Dorrance Galleries

Experience the drama and glamour of some of the most creative feminine fashions ever designed, from romantic ball gowns to audacious contemporary ensembles, and everything in between. See how designers have used shaping, draping, color, pattern, and embellishments to continually reinvent the art form. The pieces in the exhibition—including gowns, daywear, and more—showcase our outstanding costume collection, and many are on view for the first time.

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Contemporary

Closing Soon

Modern Times: American Art 1910–1950Closes Sept 3 Dorrance Galleries

Art Splash: Bright Lights, Little CityCloses Sept 3 Main building

Design in Revolution: A 1960s OdysseyCloses Sept 9 Collab Gallery

Rachel Rose: Wil-o-WispCloses Sept 16 Alter Gallery 176

Face to Face: Portraits of ArtistsCloses Oct 14 Dorrance Galleries

Agnes Martin: The Untroubled MindCloses Oct 14 Tuttleman Gallery 174

Yael Bartana: And Europe Will Be StunnedOpens Sept 21 Spain Gallery, Perelman BuildingPublic Opening: Thursday, Sept 20 | 6:00–8:00 p.m. (Free reservation required)

Blurring fact and fiction, this trilogy of films chronicles the development of the Jewish Ren- aissance Movement in Poland to speak to global complexities in an increasingly unstable world. See page 7 for info on a special Public Performance

Arte Povera: Homage to Amalfi ’68Opens Oct 27 Alter Gallery 176 & gallery 179

Celebrating the fiftieth anniver- sary of the groundbreaking exhibition that included works and actions by Italian and international artists associated with Arte Povera.

Dieter Rams: Principled DesignOpens Nov 18 Collab Gallery, Perelman Building

Stripped of any extraneous features, Rams’s elegant and intuitive designs are timeless monuments to understatement and ease of use.

Larry Fink: The Boxing Photographs Closes Jan 1 Levy Gallery, Perelman Building

One of the world’s great photographers takes us inside what he calls “the deep fraternity” of the boxing gym, captured in luminous gelatin-silver prints.

Now, She: Two Sculptures by Ursula von RydingsvardCloses spring 2019 Anne d’Harnoncourt Sculpture Garden

Lyrical, monumental works by one of the most influential sculptors working today.

Above: Photo by Larry Fink.Left: Still from Yael Bartana’s And Europe Will Be Stunned: Zamach (Assassination).

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In the Galleries

Philadelphia Collects MeijiOpens Sept 2018 Galleries 241–243

Discover four Philadelphia collectors of Japanese art from the Meiji period (1868–1912)

Rodin’s The KissThrough Dec Rodin Museum

Explore Auguste Rodin’s powerful depictions of romantic love

Between Nature and Abstraction: Edwin Dickinson and FriendsThrough Jan 2019 Gallery 119

Dickinson’s singular reputation among twentieth century American painters is explored through gifts from the collection of Daniel W. Dietrich II

The Duchamp FamilyThrough Aug 2019 d’Harnoncourt Gallery 182

Delight in the intersecting contributions to early twentieth century modern art by this family of artistic innovators

Arms and Armor GalleriesOngoing Kienbusch Galleries 245–249

The best expressions of armor as art form

Chinese Temple CeilingOngoing Hollis Baldeck Gallery 239

Use our new interactive to marvel at carvings of dragons, Buddhas, and miniature temple pavilions

Diego Rivera: FrescoesOngoing Black/Gallos Gallery 173

Recently reinstalled monumental frescoes depicting revolutionary imagery from the artist’s Mexican mural cycles

See this vase in Philadelphia Collects Meiji.

Bury Our Weapons,Not Our Bodies!Saturday, Sept 22 | 2:00 p.m. Visit the website for location and details

This public performance by artist Yael Bartana is a call to action, challenging systems of violence and displacement through funerary ritual and a symbolic burial. Free; offered in conjunction with Yael Bartana: And Europe Will Be Stunned

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Performances

Friday NightsPerformances at 5:45 and 7:15 p.m. Great Stair HallLive music, open late. Included in the price of admission.

Friday Nights Plus TicketIncludes a reserved table, a Starr tasting dish, admission, and parking for up to four adults.

$95 ($75 members)Space is limited; not available on Final Fridays

Special Performances

Music in the GalleriesGifted musicians fill the galleries with sound.Included in the price of admission; seating is limited

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KwesiSept 7

This LA-based indie-soul singer and multi-instrumentalist performs original songs inspired by ideas of freedom.

Arun Ramamurthy TrioSept 14

Ramamurthy pays homage to South Indian classical music, expanding the tradition with a modern jazz backbeat.

Alita MosesSept 21

This award-winning vocalist entertains with alluring jazz arrangements ranging from George Gershwin to Esperanza Spalding.

Tessa SouterOct 5

This Anglo-Trinidadian vocalist performs songs about roots and identity from her new release, Picture in Black and White.

Nicole ZuraitisOct 12

Drawing inspiration from pop, jazz, Indian classical, and R&B, this Brooklyn-based vocalist and pianist performs original songs with depth and vitality.

Reverso: Suite RavelOct 19

Trombonist Ryan Keberle, pianist Frank Woeste, cellist Erik Friedlander, and drummer Adam Cruz bridge the gap between jazz and chamber music.In association with the French-American Cultural Exchange and Mid-Atlantic Arts Foundation

Josh LawrenceNov 2

This trumpeter/composer and his ensemble Color Theory present music inspired by painter Vasily Kandinsky’s Compositions.

Lowland HumNov 9

Husband and wife team Daniel and Lauren Goans perform poetic and evocative folk music.

Darryl YokleyNov 16

This saxophonist presents Pictures at an African Exhibition, original compositions accompanied by the visual art of David Emmanuel Noel.

Tony Miceli Quartet ft. Larry McKennaNov 23

The velvety tenor saxophone of Philly mainstay McKenna accom-panies renowned vibraphonist Miceli and his ensemble.

The Museum WorkoutWednesday, Sept 12–Sunday, Sept 16Check the website for times and details

Experience the Museum like never before. Monica Bill Barnes & Company and Maira Kalman bring movement into the galleries with participatory aerobic performances.Don’t delay; space is limited and we expect these to fill up fast. Tickets go on sale Aug 1$35 ($24 members; $15 students)

SrutiSaturday, Oct 20 | 1:30, 2:15 & 3:00 p.m. Gallery 224

Sruti, the India Music and Dance Society of Philadelphia, fills the Pillared Temple Hall with music.

Don’t miss the soulful sounds of Kwesi on Sept 7.

Final Fridays Louder, livelier, looser5:00 – 8:45 p.m.Performance times vary throughout the evening Included in the price of admission philamuseum.org/fridaynights

LMAOSept 28

Stand-up and improv com-ics take over the galleries, and absurdist soul outfit Johnny Showcase & the Mystic Ticket tear it up on the dance floor.

City of GhostsOct 26

See who haunts our halls with an immersive ghost story experience, and do the monster mash as Brooklyn synth-pop duo Holy Ghost! rocks the Great Stair Hall. Costumes welcome

Presented in conjunction with Parkway 100

The Ultimate Ugly Sweater PartyNov 30

Our annual holiday bash, only grander and gaudier than ever before. Sip a spiked cocoa, bedazzle a sweater, and let the festive tunes start spinning as Mwenso & the Shakes take the stage.

Mwenso & the Shakes, known for celebrating jazz and blues with an African and Afro American musical flair, perform a funky holiday variety show at our Ultimate Ugly Sweater Party on Nov 30.

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Talks & Tours

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In the Artist’s VoiceTalk about art with the people who make it.

TalksRachel RoseSaturday, Sept 8 | 2:00 p.m. Perelman Building Auditorium

The artist talks about how history and storytelling inspired her new video installation, Wil-o-Wisp.$20 (members free); includes Museum admission

Contemporary Design ConversationsWednesday, Oct 10 | 6:00 & 7:30 p.m. Gallery 158

Hear from the mastermind behind the home pregnancy test, Meg Crane, and Lia, the inventors of a new flushable version. And explore experi-ments in counter-fashion with the Rational Dress Society.Free after Museum admissionOffered in conjunction with DesignPhiladelphia

Ricardo RiveraSaturday, Oct 13 | 3:00 p.m. Perelman Building Auditorium

A discussion on place-making with the co-founder of Klip Collective, a Philly-based art shop that integrates projection lighting with storytelling.$20 (members free); includes Museum admission; reception for Collab members to followSponsored by Collab in partnership with DesignPhiladelphia

Ringside ViewsSaturday, Oct 20 | 2:00 p.m. Perelman Building Auditorium

Damion Thomas (Curator of Sports, National Museum of African American History and Culture, Washington, DC) moderates a conversation with photographer Larry Fink about boxing culture and representations of the sport.$20 (members free); includes Museum admission Offered in conjunction with Larry Fink; with support provided by The Arnold and Augusta Newman Foundation

Henry McIlhenny, Master of Glenveagh: Film Screening & Q&AFriday, Oct 19 | 3:00 p.m. Perelman Building Auditorium

Learn about a Philadelphia philanthropist and collector who played an active role in the Museum in this fascinating documentary, followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers. $20 (members and WHYY members free); includes Museum admissionPresented in collaboration with WHYY

Arcadia Library Lecture

P.S. Page Me Later: The Magic and Mystery of FOUND StuffTuesday, Nov 6 | 6:00 p.m. Perelman Building Auditorium

Writer, filmmaker, This American Life reporter, and FOUND Magazine creator Davy Rothbart shares his favorites from the pages of his cult zine, and reflects on his forays into the lives of strangers, what it means to find something, and what it means to be found.$10 (members free); includes Perelman Building admission

The Eda G. Diskant Memorial Lecture

Beauty and the MacabreSaturday, Oct 27 | 2:00 p.m. Perelman Building Auditorium

Artist and writer Joanna Ebenstein searches for beauty in our collection of European art. $20 (members free); includes Museum admission

What Is Citizenship?Tuesday, Nov 13 | 6:30 p.m. Perelman Building Auditorium

Jeffrey Rosen, President and CEO of the National Constitu-tion Center (NCC), moderates a debate about the various ways that citizenship and nationhood are defined today. $10; includes Perelman Building admission (Museum members & NCC members free)This program is inspired by Yael Bartana: And Europe Will Be Stunned and realized in collaboration with the NCC.

Collab Design Excellence Award: Dieter RamsSaturday, Nov 17 | 6:00–10:00 p.m. Main building & Perelman Building

Rams is the 2018 recipient of Collab’s Design Excellence Award. A party follows the lecture.Ticket purchase required; discount for Collab membersDon’t miss Dieter Rams: Principled Design, in the Perelman Building’s Collab Gallery

TG 60 Tape Recorder designed by Dieter Rams, made by Braun

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The Struggle for Freedom Sunday, Sept 16 | 1:00–4:00 p.m.

Discover the courageous stories of the enslaved and freedom- seeking residents of Cedar Grove, Mount Pleasant, and Strawberry Mansion.$40 ($32 members)

Architecture & AntiquesSunday, Oct 21 | 1:00–4:00 p.m.

Immerse yourself in stylish objects and fashionable architectural designs from our country’s early days at Mount Pleasant, Strawberry Mansion, and Woodford.$40 ($32 members)

Trolley ToursVisit early American homes while we do the driving.Space is limited; book your spot in advance.

Fairmount Park Historic Housesphilamuseum.org/ historichouses

Cedar Grove Tours Thursdays–Sundays | 11:00 a.m., 1:00 & 2:30 p.m. First Sundays: Tour all day long 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Guided public tours offer a glimpse into Philadelphia’s rich cultural past.Free after house admission; included in the Museum’s 2-day admission ticket

CiderfestSaturday, Sept 29 | Noon–5:00 p.m. Fairmount Park Historic Houses

Enjoy samples from local cideries while exploring six historic homes in Fairmount Park.$45 ($40 members); transportation included; must be 21+ Hosted in partnership with Fairmount Park Conservancy

Spotlight Gallery ConversationsThursdays, Fridays & Saturdays: Oct 4–Nov 17 & Nov 29–Dec 1 11:00 a.m.

A different artwork takes center stage during each of these in-depth, in-gallery participatory conversations.

Collection ToursTuesday – Sunday | Times vary

Unlock the secrets of the Museum’s expansive collection with these drop-in tours.

Rodin MuseumWednesday – Monday | Noon

Experience one of the world’s great collections of works by Auguste Rodin.rodinmuseum.org

Guided ToursIncluded in the price of admissionphilamuseum.org /calendarFor Members-Only Tours, see page 22.

Community ConversationsOpen discussions about socially relevant topics.

HomelandSunday, Oct 7 | 2:30 p.m. Perelman Building

What does home mean to you? How does it relate to your senses of place, neighborhood, and national identity?Included in Pay What You Wish admissionOffered in conjunction with Yael Bartana: And Europe Will Be Stunned

MemorySunday, Nov 4 | 2:30 p.m. Perelman Building

How have your personal and collective memories shaped who you are today? What are the ways that memories inform your sense of past, present, and future? Included in Pay What You Wish admissionOffered in conjunction with Yael Bartana: And Europe Will Be Stunned

Wednesday NightsExperience the Museum at your own pace and price. Enjoy Pay What You Wish admission to the main building every Wednesday from 5:00 to 8:45 p.m. philamuseum.org/wednesdaynightsAll programs are included with Pay What You Wish admission except where noted

Gallery Tours6:00 – 7:00 p.m. | Meet in Lenfest Hall (West Entrance)

Drink & DrawFirst Wednesdays | 6:00–8:00 p.m. Great Stair Hall

Sip while you sketch with local artists.Materials provided and all levels welcome

Yoga6:00 & 7:00 p.m. | Location varies; inquire at a Visitor Services desk

Practice your poses with Dhyana YogaSpace is limited

OktoberfestWednesdays in Oct | 5:00–8:30 p.m. Great Stair Hall

Craft brews and specially priced flights paired with festive foods.Online pricing: $20 ($18 members) Day-of pricing: $25 ($22.50 members)For tickets call 215-235-7469 or visit philamuseum.org/dining.

$5 after 5Wednesday Nights, Friday Nights & Final FridaysParking is just $5 when you visit after 5:00 p.m.

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Workshops

Museum StudioGet inspired—then get to work. These workshops start in the gallery and finish with hands-on studio time led by a Philly creative.

Workshops

Portrait PhotographyWednesday, Sept 26 | 6:00–8:30 p.m.Meet in the Great Stair Hall

Visit Face to Face: Portraits of Artists, and explore the roles of director and performer in portrait photography as you learn how to navigate the rela-tionship of working with a model. Participants should have a basic understanding of photography and be familiar with their camera.$40 ($32 members); includes Museum admissionThis program is in collaboration with the Philadelphia Photo Arts Center.

Japanese Design, Old and NewWednesday, Oct 17 | 6:00–8:30 p.m. Meet in the Great Stair Hall

See how Japanese artists in the late 1800s responded to modernity and change in Philadelphia Collects Meiji. Afterward, you’ll create your own designs with Shushi Yoshinaga (Associate Professor of Graphic Design, Drexel University). $40 ($32 members); includes Museum admission

Fashionable HeadwearWednesday, Nov 14 | 6:00–8:30 p.m. Meet in the Great Stair Hall

Gather inspiration from Fabulous Fashion: From Dior’s New Look to Now before you embark on your own adventures in hat adornment.$40 ($32 members); includes Museum admission

Second Saturday SketchSaturdays: Sept 8, Oct 13 & Nov 10 10:00 a.m.–noon | Rodin Museum

Drop in and draw from Auguste Rodin’s masterpieces. Included in the price of admission; materials provided

See this photo of Paul Thek by Peter Hujar in Face to Face.

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Kids & FamiliesWe welcome budding artists and art lovers of every age. All events and activities are drop-in and included in the price of admission unless otherwise noted.

Kids 12 and under are always free.

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Art Protection SquadSunday, Oct 7

How does a big museum take care of thousands of artworks? Heroes from our Conservation department will be on hand to share how they use science to keep our art safe. Meet artists whose work is inspired by sci-ence at our Invention Station.

Dazzling DiwaliSunday, Nov 4Performances: 11:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m.

Celebrate the Hindu Festival of Lights and take a shine to some artworks from South Asia. Glow with pride as you create your own masterpiece, and be dazzled by dance performances by Traditions of India.

Art Explorers11:00 a.m.Best for ages 3 – 5 and 6 –10

Look, discover, and tell us what you think on these playful tours.

Balcony StudioDrop in 10:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m.Perfect for all ages

You’ve discovered art in our galleries, now create a master-piece of your own.

Gallery Sunday themes change monthly:Sept No programs this

month: we’re getting ready for the schoolyear!

Oct Monster Mash-UpNov Outside the Lines

Family FestivalsFirst Sundays 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Fun for the whole family, with artist demonstrations, art making, family tours, and fabulous performances.Included in Pay What You Wish admission

Gallery SundaysEvery Sunday, Oct–May (except Family Festival Sundays) 11:00 a.m.– 3:00 p.m.

Play in our galleries and explore the collection together.Included in the price of admission

Last Days of Art SplashSunday, Sept 2

Spend Labor Day with artworks made in America in Modern Times, and prepare to bid fare-well to our creative cityscape—Art Splash closes on Monday, Sept 3.

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Trick-or-TreatWednesday, Oct 24 | 5:00–7:30 p.m.

Get ready for Halloween on this Pay What You Wish Wednesday Night. Dress the kids in their costumes, collect some goodies in our galleries, and make some spooky artwork.

Turkey HangoverFriday, Nov 23–Sunday, Nov 25 10:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

Work off your Thanksgiving feast with a stroll through the galleries, and gobble up some art while creating expressions of thanks in the Balcony Studio. Mini Tours: 11:00 a.m., noon, 1:00 & 2:00 p.m.Balcony Studio: 10:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

Stroller Tours2nd Wednesdays: Sept 12, Oct 10 & Nov 14 | 11:00 a.m.Best for grown-ups with babies

Parents and caregivers with babes in tow are always welcome in our galleries, and we’re making it a bit easier for you with our stroller tours.

Baby Bird PlaydateEvery Friday10:15–11:00 a.m.Best for toddlers

Play at the Museum with your little ones and enjoy music, art making, and gallery walks.

Studio LearningYoung artists get to know the Museum inside and out during these classes.Registration begins July 30. Children in Ages 3–4 and Ages 3–5 classes must be accompanied by an adult for the gallery visit portion of the class. Tuition assistance is available upon request. There will be no classes the week of Thanksgiving. Sign up online, in person, or by calling 215-235-7469.

Children’s Art Classes$160 ($130 members)

Masterpieces emerge when kids explore the galleries and get creative in the studio.

Tuesday Ages 3–5Sept 25–Dec 4 1:00–2:30 p.m.

Wednesday Ages 3–5Sept 26–Dec 5 1:00–2:30 p.m.

Thursday Ages 3–5Sept 27–Dec 61:00–2:30 p.m.

Saturday Ages 3–4Sept 29–Dec 810:30 a.m.–noon1:00–2:30 p.m.

Ages 5–6Sept 29–Dec 810:30 a.m.–noon1:00–2:30 p.m.

Ages 7–8Sept 29–Dec 810:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.1:00–3:00 p.m.

Ages 9–12Sept 29–Dec 810:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.1:00–3:00 p.m.

Autumn BlastFamily fun extends through the seasons with these special celebrations.

Museum BabiesYou’re never too young to put on your arty pants and play with us.Included in the price of admission

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Just for MembersMore art, more access, more savings. Members get to fully experi-ence what makes the Museum the cultural heart of Philadelphia.Your membership must be current on the date of the event to participate in the programs below. To join, renew, or make reserva-tions, call 215-235-7469 or visit philamuseum.org/membership.

Dining PerksShow your membership card and have a treat, on us.

September & October

Art of Spain and Latin AmericaExplore the rich visual traditions of Spain and Latin America from the medieval period through today.

October & November

Fabulous FashionExperience the drama and glam-our of some of the most creative feminine fashions ever designed.

November

South AsiaAn introduction to the arts and cultures of India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Tibet, including the only southern Indian Temple Hall in this hemisphere.

Members- Only ToursFree and open to all member levels. All tours start in Lenfest Hall (West Entrance). Space is limited; reserve your spot starting the first of each tour’s month.

Looking for more? To see the entire schedule of tour topics and times, visit our online calendar.

Sept Free small coffee with the purchase of a pastryCafé

OctReceive an additional beer when you order a flight at OktoberfestGreat Stair Hall (Wednesday Nights only)

NovFree pastry with the purchase of coffeeCafé

Member Appreciation DaysFriday, Nov 30–Sunday, Dec 2

Thank you for being a part of our family. We’re showing our gratitude by offering extra perks just for you.

Conversation with the DirectorSunday, Oct 21 | 11:00 a.m. Perelman Building Auditorium

The Museum’s Widener Director Timothy Rub shares insider info about upcoming exhibitions, the building’s transformation, and his vision for the future of the Museum. Members free

Members’ Previews: Little LadiesFriday, Nov 9–Saturday, Nov 10 Dorrance Galleries

Be among the first to see the exhibition during these special preview days. Members free; guests $10

Private Tour: Face to FaceTuesday, Sept 18 | 9:30 a.m. Dorrance Galleries

See the exhibition without the crowds, with Peter Barberie (Brodsky Curator of Photographs, Alfred Stieglitz Center). $25; Patrons and above ($1,500+) receive two complimentary tour tickets per year

Members’ Previews: Fabulous Fashion & New DiningFriday, Oct 12–Sunday, Oct 14 Dorrance Galleries

Enjoy in-gallery conversations with our guides, coffee on us in the new Café, and advance reservations at Stir.Members free; guests $10Complimentary coffee for members; 20% off at Stir

New Member Meet & GreetSaturday, Oct 13 | 10:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Gallery 206

Get the inside scoop on how to make the most of your membership, discover collection secrets, and mingle with staff and fellow members. New members free

HappeningsA variety of events, pro-grams, and activities — especially for you.For all member levels unless otherwise noted.Ticket required for all programs; space is limited—book your spot in advance.

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Associates & Chairman’s CouncilUnique opportunities for leadership-level members.Direct inquiries to 215-684-7766.

Farewell to Face to Face Thursday, Sept 6 | 6:00–8:00 p.m. Great Stair Hall

Bid adieu to our exhibition and get in some quality facetime with the expert curators who brought these portraits to life.Chairman’s Council and above ($10,000+); also open to Focus members

Opening Celebration: Fabulous FashionThursday, Oct 11 | 6:00 p.m. Great Stair Hall

Celebrate this special exhibition with a party full of glitz and glam. Associates and above ($2,500+)

Lunch & Learn: Contemporary Craft Friday, Oct 19 | Noon Perelman Building

Hear Elisabeth Agro (Nancy M. McNeil Curator) in conversation with art historian, author, and curator, Ezra Shales. Associates and above ($2,500+); also open to Techné members

Behind the Scenes: Frames ConservationWednesday, Nov 7 | 6:00–8:00 p.m. Main building

Learn from our expert staff who conserve our fabulous frame collection. Associate Sponsors and above ($5,000+)

Breakfast Tours: Fabulous Fashion Thursday, Nov 15 | 8:00–10:00 a.m. Main building

Join Kristina Haugland (Le Vine Associate Curator of Costume and Textiles) for breakfast and special docent-led tours of the exhibition. Associates and above ($2,500+)

Friends GroupsExperience an array of programs and events geared toward an area of interest.Pricing and tickets are for noted friends groups. Space is limited; book your spot in advance.philamuseum.org /friendsgroups

Young Friends

Dear FleisherFriday, Sept 14 | 7:30–9:00 p.m. Fleisher Art Memorial (719 Catharine St)

Enjoy an exclusive tour of Dear Fleisher, a biennial exhibition and sale of postcard-sized art. Then join local artists for demos, drinks, and a chance to make your own artwork. Free reservation required; guests $10

Techné

Artist Studio VisitSaturday, Sept 15 | 10:00 a.m.–noon

Elizabeth Agro (McNeil Curator of American Modern and Contemporary Crafts and Dec-orative Arts) leads a tour of local artist Judith Schaechter’s studio. Reply to your invitation

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How to Look at Art: Lecture with Holland CotterThursday, Oct 4 | 6:00 p.m. Perelman Building

Find out what’s driving the art world right now with New York Times critic Holland Cotter. Reply to your invitation

Young Friends

Fall into ArtSaturday, Nov 3 | 9:00 p.m. Main building

See page 26.Tickets start at $45

Women’s Committee

42nd Annual Philadelphia Museum of Art Craft ShowPreview Party: Thursday, Nov 1Craft Show: Friday–Sunday, Nov 2–4Pennsylvania Convention Center (12th & Arch Sts)

This premier show and sale of craft and design includes 195 art-ists from across the country and 26 guest artists from Germany.Preview Party tickets: pmacraftshow.orgOne-day ticket: $20; two-day ticket $25; children 12 & under: $5 (members save 20%)

Women’s Committee

Afternoon Tea Wednesday, Nov 14 | 2:00–4:00 p.m. Great Stair Hall Balcony

Join Kristina Haugland (Le Vine Associate Curator of Costume and Textiles) for a tour of Little Ladies: Victorian Fashion Dolls and the Feminine Ideal followed by afternoon tea.Reply to your invitation

Collab

Student Design Competition TourWednesday, Nov 14 | 5:30–7:30 p.m. Great Stair Hall Balcony

See what the next generation imagines for the future of design, featuring select entries in the form of scale models.Free reservation required; Collab members-only reception to follow

Museum CircleSpecial access to engaging programs for upper level members. Space is limited; book your spot in advance.

Fall Kickoff CelebrationMonday, Sept 17 | 6:00– 9:00 p.m.Great Stair Hall

Raise a glass to another year of membership and learn about what—and who—is new at the Museum.Patrons and above ($1,500+); free ticket required

Provenance & PlunderTuesday, Sept 25 | 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Perelman Building Media Room

Hear Cathy Herbert (Coordinator of Collections Research and Documentation) share provenance discoveries from periods of colonialism through World War II and rarely seen archival materials. Sustainer ($500+); free ticket required

Presenting Fabulous FashionThursday, Nov 15 | 11:00 a.m. Main building

Join Kristina Haugland (Le Vine Associate Curator of Costume and Textiles) and Bernice Morris (Associate Conservator of Costume and Textiles) as they share the creative challenges of organizing and mounting such a special exhibition. Sustainer ($500+); free ticket required

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Fall into Art Saturday, Nov 3 | 9:00 p.m.–midnight | Great Stair Hall

It’s getting haute in the Great Stair Hall, with after-hours access to art, a DJ and dancing, an open bar, and art-chic looks inspired by Fabulous Fashion. Tickets start at $45; proceeds benefit the Museum Visit philamuseum.org/yfevent for more details

1 Saturday

11:00 Talks & Tours Spotlight

2 Sunday

Pay What You Wish10:00– Families Last 5:00 Day of Art Splash

3 Monday

We’re open for Labor Day: 10:00–5:00Say goodbye to Art Splash

5 Wednesday

2:15 Members’ Tour Art of Spain & Latin America5:00– Wed Nights 8:456:00– Drink & Draw 8:00

6 Thursday

11:00 Talks & Tours Spotlight6:00– Chairman’s Council 8:00 and Focus Members

Farewell to Face to Face ($10,000+)

7 Friday

10:15 Families Baby Bird 11:00 Talks & Tours Spotlight5:00– Performances 8:45 Friday Nights

8 Saturday

10:00– Workshops 12:00 Rodin Sketch10:15 Members’ Tour Art of Spain & Latin America11:00 Talks & Tours Spotlight2:00 Talks & Tours Rachel Rose

12 Wednesday

11:00 Families Stroller Tour5:00– Wed Nights 8:456:15 Members’ Tour Art of Spain & Latin America

13 Thursday

11:00 Talks & Tours Spotlight

14 Friday

10:15 Families Baby Bird 11:00 Talks & Tours

Spotlight5:00– Performances 8:45 Friday Nights7:30– Young Friends 9:00 Members Dear

Fleisher

15 Saturday

10:00– Techné Members 12:00 Artist Studio Visit11:00 Talks & Tours Spotlight

16 Sunday

1:00 Trolley Tour Struggle for Freedom2:15 Members’ Tour Art of Spain & Latin America

17 Monday

6:00 Circle Members Fall Kickoff ($1,500+)

18 Tuesday

9:30 Members Private Tour: Face to Face

19 Wednesday

5:00– Wed Nights 8:456:00– Workshops 8:30 Portrait Photography

20 Thursday

11:00 Talks & Tours Spotlight6:00 Public Opening Yael

Bartana

21 Friday

10:15 Families Baby Bird 10:15 Members’ Tour Art of Spain & Latin America11:00 Talks & Tours Spotlight5:00– Performances 8:45 Friday Nights

22 Saturday

11:00 Talks & Tours Spotlight2:00 Performances Yael Bartana

25 Tuesday

11:00– Circle Members 12:30 Provenance & Plunder ($500+)

26 Wednesday

5:00– Wed Nights 8:455:00– Workshops 8:45 Portrait Photography

27 Thursday

11:00 Talks & Tours Spotlight

28 Friday

10:15 Families Baby Bird 11:00 Talks & Tours Spotlight5:00– Performances 8:45 Final Fridays

29 Saturday

11:00 Talks & Tours Spotlight12:00– Historic Houses 5:00 Ciderfest

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3 Wednesday

5:00– Wed Nights 8:45 & Oktoberfest6:00– Drink & Draw 8:00

4 Thursday

11:00 Talks & Tours Spotlight 6:00 Collect How to

Look at Art

5 Friday

10:15 Families Baby Bird 5:00– Performances 8:45 Friday Nights

6 Saturday

11:00 Talks & Tours Spotlight

7 Sunday

Pay What You Wish 10:00– Family Festival Art 3:00 Protection Squad2:30 Talks & Tours Homeland

8 Monday

We‘re open for Columbus Day: 10:00a.m.–5:00p.m.

9 Tuesday

2:15 Members’ Tour Art of Spain & Latin America

10 Wednesday

11:00 Families Stroller Tour6:00 & Talks & Tours 7:30 Contemporary

Design Convos5:00– Wed Nights 8:45 & Oktoberfest

11 Thursday

11:00 Talks & Tours Spotlight6:00 Associate Members Opening: Fabulous Fashion ($2,500+)

12 Friday

Members’ Previews Fabulous Fashion10:15 Families Baby Bird 5:00– Performances 8:45 Friday Nights

13 Saturday

Members’ Previews Fabulous Fashion 10:00– Workshops 12:00 Rodin Sketch 10:15 Members’ Tour Art of Spain & Latin America10:30 New Member Meet & Greet11:00 Talks & Tours Spotlight3:00 Talks & Tours Ricardo Rivera

14 Sunday

Members’ Previews Fabulous Fashion 10:30– Families Monster 3:00 Mash-Up

17 Wednesday

5:00– Wed Nights 8:45 & Oktoberfest6:00– Workshops 8:30 Japanese Design6:15 Members’ Tour Art of Spain & Latin America

18 Thursday

10:15 Members’ Tour Fabulous Fashion11:00 Talks & Tours Spotlight

19 Friday

10:15 Families Baby Bird 12:00 Associate Members Craft Lunch & Learn

($2,500+) 2:15 Members’ Tour Art of Spain & Latin America3:00 Talks & Tours McIlhenny Film

Screening & Q&A5:00– Performances 8:45 Friday Nights

20 Saturday

1:30, Performances Music 2:15 & in the Galleries 3:002:00 Talks & Tours Ringside Views2:15 Members’ Tour Fabulous Fashion

21 Sunday

10:15 Members’ Tour Art of Spain & Latin America10:30– Families Monster 3:00 Mash-Up11:00 Members Conversation with the Director1:00 Trolley Tour Architecture & Antiques

23 Tuesday

10:15 Members’ Tour Fabulous Fashion

24 Wednesday

10:15 Members’ Tour Art of Spain & Latin America5:00– Families 7:30 Trick-or-Treat5:00– Wed Nights 8:45 & Oktoberfest

26 Friday

10:15 Families Baby Bird 2:15 Members’ Tour Fabulous Fashion5:00– Performances 8:45 Final Fridays

27 Saturday

11:00 Talks & Tours Spotlight 2:00 Talks & Tours Beauty and the Macabre

28 Sunday

10:15 Members’ Tour Fabulous Fashion10:30– Families Monster 3:00 Mash-Up

31 Wednesday

5:00– Wed Nights 8:45 & Oktoberfest

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1 Thursday

11:00 Talks & Tours Spotlight

2 Friday

10:15 Families Baby Bird 11:00– Craft Show 9:00 (see page 25) 11:00 Talks & Tours Spotlight5:00– Performances 8:45 Friday Nights

3 Saturday

10:00– Craft Show 6:00 (see page 25) 11:00 Talks & Tours Spotlight9:00 Fall into Art

4 Sunday

Pay What You Wish 10:00– Family Festival 3:00 Dazzling Diwali10:00– Craft Show 5:00 (see page 25) 2:30 Talks & Tours Memory

6 Tuesdays

6:00– Talks & Tours 7:00 Arcadia Library

Lecture

7 Wednesday

10:15 Members’ Tour South Asia5:00– Wed Nights 8:45 6:00– Drink & Draw 8:00 6:00 Associate Sponsor

Members Behind the Scenes Frames Conservation ($5,000+)

8 Thursday

10:15 Members’ Tour Fabulous Fashion11:00 Talks & Tours Spotlight

9 Friday

Members’ Previews Little Ladies 10:15 Families Baby Bird 11:00 Talks & Tours Spotlight2:15 Members’ Tour South Asia5:00– Performances 8:45 Friday Nights

10 Saturday

Members’ Previews Little Ladies10:00– Workshops 12:00 Rodin Sketch 11:00 Talks & Tours Spotlight2:15 Members’ Tour Fabulous Fashion

11 Sunday

10:30– Families Outside 3:00 the Lines

13 Tuesday

10:15 Members’ Tour Fabulous Fashion6:30 Talks & Tours

What is Citizenship?

14 Wednesday

11:00 Families Stroller Tour2:00– Women’s Committee 4:00 Afternoon Tea 5:00– Wed Nights 8:45 5:30– Collab Members 7:30 Student Design Competition Tour6:00– Workshops 8:30 Fashionable

Headwear6:15 Members’ Tour South Asia

15 Thursday

8:00 Associate Members Breakfast Tours:

Fabulous Fashion ($2,500+)

11:00 Talks & Tours Spotlight11:00 Circle Members Presenting Fabulous Fashion ($500+)

16 Friday

10:15 Families Baby Bird 11:00 Talks & Tours Spotlight2:15 Members’ Tour Fabulous Fashion5:00– Performances 8:45 Friday Nights

17 Saturday

11:00 Talks & Tours Spotlight6:00– Talks & Tours 10:00 Collab Award: Dieter Rams

18 Sunday

10:30– Families Outside 3:00 the Lines

21 Wednesday

5:00– Wed Nights 8:45 6:00 Holiday Tree

Lighting

23 Friday

10:15 Families Baby Bird 10:30– Families Turkey 3:00 Hangover5:00– Performances 8:45 Friday Nights

24 Saturday

10:30– Families Turkey 3:00 Hangover

25 Sunday

10:30– Families Turkey 3:00 Hangover

28 Wednesday

5:00– Wed Nights 8:45

29 Thursday

11:00 Talks & Tours Spotlight

30 Friday

Member Appreciation Days begin10:15 Families Baby Bird 11:00 Talks & Tours Spotlight5:00– Performances 8:45 Final Fridays

Holidays 2018Make the Museum a part of your holiday tradition. We're ushering in this cheerful season with two lively events:

Tree Lighting CelebrationWednesday, Nov 21 | 5:00 -8:45 p.m. East Terrace

Music by York Street Hustle and festive treats lead up to the 6:00 p.m. countdown. Warm (and adult) beverages and a live choir continute the celebration inside.Free event; Museum admission is Pay What You Wish after 5:00 p.m.

Final Friday: The Ultimate Ugly Sweater PartyFriday, Nov 30 | 5:00 -8:45 p.m. Main building

This party promises to be all of the holiday cheer you can handle. See page 11 for details.Included in the price of admission

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Information

Designated parking, barrier free entrance, free wheelchairs, accessible restrooms, assistive listening devices, neck loops, scripts, large-print and braille materials, and more are available — ask at any Visitor Services desk.

Free sign-language interpreters and specially adapted tours are available; schedule three weeks in advance by calling 215-684-7602 or emailing accessprog@philamuseum.org.For more information on tours, workshops, programs, and outreach presentations, visit philamuseum.org/accessibility.

Accessibility

RegistrationAll programs are free unless otherwise noted. Dates, topics, and speak-ers for all programs are subject to change.Registration is suggested for all programs. A nonrefundable exchange fee is added to all ticket exchanges. Tickets cannot be refunded, and lost tick-ets cannot be replaced.

Call 215-235-7469 for tickets. Phone orders are subject to a $3.50 service fee per ticket ($2.50 members).Programs are priced separately from Museum admission except where noted. Admission to the galleries requires a separate ticket.Members receive a 20% discount on courses, workshops, and lectures. To join, call 215-235-7469 or visit philamuseum.org/membership.

Please arrive early to park and pick up tickets. We reserve the right to release seats at the start of a program. Parking at the Museum: Validate your parking ticket at any Visitor Services desk for member and visitor rates.Admission to the Museum is Pay What You Wish on the first Sunday of every month and every Wednesday night, 5:00 – 8:45 p.m.

Hours Main building10:00 a.m.– 5:00 p.m.Open until 8:45 p.m. Wednesdays and FridaysClosed Mondays

Perelman Building10:00 a.m.– 5:00 p.m.Closed Mondays

Rodin Museum10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.Closed Tuesdays

Fairmount Park Historic Houses

Cedar GroveOpen through Dec; closed Nov 15–18First Sunday of each month: tours all day long, 10:00 a.m.– 4:00 p.m.Monday – Wednesday: closedThursday –Sunday: guided public tours at 11:00 a.m., 1:00 & 2:30 p.m.

Mount Pleasant Closed for general maintenance

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Funding Fabulous Fashion: From Dior’s New Look to Now has been made possible by The Annenberg Foundation Fund for Major Exhibitions, The Kathleen C. and John J.F. Sherrerd Fund for Exhibitions, The Women’s Committee of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, The Jill and Sheldon Bonovitz Exhibition Fund, Barbara B. and Theodore R. Aronson, the Davenport Family Foundation, Augusta Y. Leininger, Lyn M. Ross, and an anonymous donor. Additional support was provided by Annette Y. Friedland.

Little Ladies: Victorian Fashion Dolls and the Feminine Ideal has been made possible by PNC and The Jill and Sheldon Bonovitz Exhibition Fund.

Modern Times: American Art 1910–1950 has been made pos-sible by The Pew Charitable Trusts, The Mr. and Mrs. Raymond J. Horowitz Foundation for the Arts, The Annenberg Foundation Fund for Major Exhibitions, The Kathleen C. and John J.F. Sher-rerd Fund for Exhibitions, Lyn M. Ross, Marguerite and Gerry Lenfest, The Jill and Sheldon Bonovitz Exhibition Fund, The Laura and William C. Buck Endowment for Exhibitions, Leslie Miller and Richard Worley, and two anonymous donors.

Exhibition-related education programming was generously supported by the Center for American Art at the Philadelphia Museum of Art.

Rachel Rose: Wil-o-Wisp / The Future Fields Commission has been made possible by The Pew Charitable Trusts, The Daniel W. Dietrich II Fund for Contemporary Art, Lyn M. Ross, Emily and Mike Cavanagh, Susan and James Meyer, and Mitchell L. and Hilarie L. Morgan.

Face to Face: Portraits of Artists has been made possible by The Arnold and Augusta Newman Foundation and The Jill and Sheldon Bonovitz Exhibition Fund.

Agnes Martin: The Untroubled Mind / Works from the Daniel W. Dietrich II Collection has been made possible with funds provided by the Daniel W. Dietrich II Foundation.

Major support for the Yael Bartana: And Europe Will Be Stunned and the site-specific performance Bury Our Weapons, Not Our Bodies! was provided by The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage, with additional generous contributions from the Philip and Muriel Berman Foundation, Lyn M. Ross, and The Arlin and Neysa Adams Endowment Fund.

Arte Povera: Homage to Amalfi '68 has been made possible by The Daniel W. Dietrich II Fund for Contemporary Art.

The Museum Workout is presented in partnership with FringeArts, with support for this production from the Museum’s endowment, through The Daniel W. Dietrich II Fund for Contemporary Art.

Art Splash is presented by PNC Arts Alive, with additional support from The Women’s Committee of the Philadelphia Museumof Art, PECO, Ellyn C. Phillips, the Center for American Art at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, and other generous donors.

Family Festivals are generously supported by PNC.

Family programs at the Philadelphia Museum of Art are generously supported by Harriet and Larry Weiss and Steve and Gretchen Burke.

Support for Children’s Art Classes has been provided by Ellen and Mickey Simon.

Holiday seasonal decor generously provided by IBEW, Local 98, Dougherty Electric, Inc., and PMC Property Group.

Credits as of July 31, 2018

All details of artwork in this brochure are from the collection of the Philadelphia Museum of Art unless otherwise noted.

Cover: Woman’s “Mercury” Evening Dress, fall/winter 1994–95, designed by Geoffrey Beene. Worn by Deanna McBrearty. Pho-tograph © Christin Losta. Inside cover: Architectural rendering of Stir by Gehry Partners and KX-L. Page 2: Woman’s “Flying Saucer” Dress, spring/summer 1994, designed by Issey Miyake. Photograph by Irving Penn © The Irving Penn Foundation. Page 3: Fashion Dolls and Accessories: “Miss G. Townsend,” 1870s, France (Gift of Edward Starr, Jr., 1976-58-9a-zz) and “Miss Fanchon,” c. 1870, France (Gift of Gardner H. Nicholas in memory of Mrs. Gardner H. Nicholas, 1922-58-1a). Pages 4 & 7: And Europe Will Be Stunned: Zamach (Assassination), 2011, by Yael Bartana (Courtesy of the artist). Page 5: Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, January 1992, 1992, by Larry Fink (Promised gift of the Tony Podesta Collection, Washington DC). Page 6: Vase, late 19th century, by Fukagawa Yeizaemon (The General Hector Tyndale Memorial Collection, 1897-353,a). Page 9: Photograph of Kwesi by Adam Battaglia. Pages 10–11: Photograph of Mwenso & the Shakes by Elizabeth Leitzell. Page 12: TG 60 Tape Recorder, 1965, designed by Dieter Rams, made by Braun AG, Taunus, Germany (Copyright Museum Angewandte Kunst, Frankfurt am Main. Photo by Sebastian Struch). Page 14: City Night, 1949, by Harry Brodsky (Purchased with the Julius Bloch Memorial Fund created by Benjamin D. Bernstein, 1991-66-13). Page 17: Paul Thek, 1975, by Peter Hujar (Purchased with the Lola Downin Peck Fund, 2011-79-1) © 1987 The Peter Hujar Archive, LLC. Pages 19 & 20: Photo-graphs by Elizabeth Leitzell.

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