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What’s On Spring 2018
Members Get More
Look on pages 20 – 25 and see what we have in store for our members. Not a member? Join today.
215-235-7469 | philamuseum.org/membership
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Welcome
2 On View
8 Performances
12 Talks & Tours
15 Wednesday Nights
16 Courses & Workshops
18 Families
20 Just for Members
32 Information
Cover: Discover the bold new visual language created by artists featured in Modern Times that captured the essence of American life. Left: Help us commemorate an important milestone—our 90th birthday.
Nine Decades & CountingMonday, Mar 26 | 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
We’ve been in this building — a Philly icon — for ninety years. Help us celebrate with a day of guided tours, art making, and sneak peeks into our big dig.Museum admission is Pay What You Wish Members’ guests are free
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On ViewWe’re excited to be part of the story of a great public space that ties together art, culture, science, horti-culture, and education. Many exhibitions listed in this section support the Parkway 100 Centennial theme of Collections and Connections.
Events
8 Performances12 Talks and Tours
Just for Members
For more members-only programs, see pages 20 – 25.Opening Celebration Thursday, Apr 12 | 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Associates and above ($2,500+)
Members’ Previews Friday, Apr 13 – Tuesday, Apr 17 (Museum is closed Monday, Apr 16)
Exclusive Look: Making Modern Times Saturday, Apr 14 Sustainer and above ($500+)
Breakfast Tours Friday, May 4 Associates and above ($2,500+)
Modern Times: American Art 1910 – 1950Opens April 18 Dorrance Galleries
From jazz and the jitterbug to assembly lines and skylines: the early twentieth century was a time of great social, artistic, and technological change. Artists responded with a revolutionary language of shapes and colors. See how Georgia O’Keeffe, Marsden Hartley, Jacob Lawrence, and others challenged convention and forged bold new styles to fit the times.
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Right: Explore the psychedelic rhythms and antiestablishment values of 1960s culture in Design in Revolution.
Contemporary
Varujan Boghosian: Master ManipulatorThrough Apr 18 Korman Galleries 122 – 123
Featuring recently acquired works by a contemporary artist who combines and recontex-tualizes found materials into imaginative assemblages and collages
Keith Smith at HomeThrough July 8 Levy Gallery, Perelman Building
An exploration of Smith’s mixed-media photographs and prints, and — his specialty — handmade artists’ books
Events12 Talks & Tours
Design in Revolution: A 1960s OdysseyThrough Sept 9 Collab Gallery, Perelman Building
See how designers, artists, and architects participated in the cultural changes of this tumultuous decade
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Jean Shin: CollectionsOpens Mar 24 Spain Gallery, Perelman Building
This Korean American artist transforms discarded and donated materials to create dynamic installations about community and belonging
Events12 Talks & Tours
Just for MembersFor more members-only programs, see pages 20 – 25.
Opening Celebration Thursday, Mar 22 | 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.Chairman’s Council ($10,000+)
Now, She: Two Sculptures by Ursula von RydingsvardOpens Apr 27 Anne d’Harnoncourt Sculpture Garden
A pair of monumental yet lyrical works, by one of the most influ-ential sculptors working today
Rachel RoseOpens May 2 Alter Gallery 176
The artist’s latest video installation explores landscape, magic, and coincidence in 1600s England
Just for MembersFor more members-only programs, see pages 20 – 25.
Opening Celebration Tuesday, May 1 | 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Young Friends
Agnes MartinOpens May Tuttleman Gallery 174
Minimalist grids serve as powerful emotional statements in Martin’s abstract paintings and drawings from the 1960s through 80s
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In the GalleriesWorks on view are frequently rotated so that we can share more of our collection with you.
Biting Wit and Brazen Folly: British Satirical Prints, 1780s –1830sOpens late Apr Korman Galleries 121–123
Explore the widespread popular appeal of caricature in Georgian-era England
Impressions of Ink: From Prints to Contemporary GlassThrough spring Hollis Scholar’s Study Gallery 240a
A monochromatic display showcasing the prevalence of ink in Chinese art
Behind the Scenes: Recently Conserved Korean PaintingsThrough fall Baldeck Gallery 238
Discover the fascinating stories revealed during a recent conser-vation treatment of three Korean paintings
A Teahouse for PhiladelphiaThrough summer Galleries 241– 243
We’re celebrating our teahouse Sunkaraku’s one-hundredth anniversary with a special installation of the tea utensils that arrived at the same time
Rodin’s The KissThrough 2018 Rodin Museum
Explore Auguste Rodin’s intimate and powerful depictions of romantic love on the one hun-dredth anniversary of his death
Chinese Temple CeilingOngoing Hollis Baldeck Gallery 239
See a sacred space up close and personal. Use our new interactive to zoom in and marvel at carvings of dragons, Buddhas, and miniature temple pavilions
Arms and Armor GalleriesOngoing Kienbusch Galleries 245 – 249
The best expressions of armor as art form
British Period RoomsOngoing Gallery 279
A rich and immersive view of English country house life between 1730 and 1820
Left: Get up close and personal with our Chinese Temple Ceiling with a new interactive. Above: A mixture of contemporary and classical works are featured in Impressions of Ink.
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PerformancesLet the good times roll with music, dance, and cabaret.
Friday NightsPerformances at 5:45 and 7:15 p.m. Great Stair HallLive music, open late. Included in the price of admission.
Special Performances
Music in the GalleriesGifted musicians fill the galleries with sound.Included in the price of admission; seating is limited
Curtis Institute of Music performances are generously supported by Cooke & Beiler, LP.
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Caleb & CarolynMar 2
Acoustic folk rooted in the tradition of storytelling through song, combined with evocative harmonies.
Eva CortesMar 9
This Honduran vocalist performs original songs and time-honored Latin American classics.
Gumbo Social ClubMar 16
Music from around the world with a New Orleans twist. Featuring second line, jazz swing, and Dixieland strut.
Mike Casey TrioMar 23
Three of the brightest rising stars in jazz perform modern original music and creatively reimagined classics.
The Jost ProjectApr 6
This jazz quartet applies the physics of swing and bebop to classic rock.
Red Hot RamblersApr 13
Red hot syncopation, stompin’ rhythms, and lyrical Jazz Age melodies, courtesy of this Prohibition-era jazz ensemble.Offered in conjunction with Modern Times
Tiffany JonesApr 20
With a voice full of power and grace, this Philadelphia vocalist delivers original soulful songs with jazz inflections.
The EpichorusMay 4
This quintet plays a jazz fusion of Indo-Arabic roots music that explores classical traditions from India to Egypt and Greece.
Joanna PascaleMay 11
Modern interpretations of timeless standards with pianist Miki Hayama.
Katie Thiroux TrioMay 18
Lending contemporary flair to mainstream stylings, Thiroux offers in-the-moment jazz that draws upon the rich history of the music, from swing to bebop and beyond.
Brindabani Jatra: Weaving Dance & DivinitySaturday, Apr 21 | 2:00 p.m. Perelman Auditorium, Perelman Building
Local artist Madhusmita Bora practices Sattriya, a major Indian classical dance. She’s joined by the Dancing Monks of Assam on their first US tour. This perfor-mance ties ancient history, art, and spirituality to our collection’s Cloth of Vrindavan.$25 public ($20 members, $15 students); includes Museum admission
More Than Meets the EyeSaturday, Mar 10 | 1:30, 2:15 & 3:00 p.m. d’Harnoncourt Gallery 182
The revolutionary art world of Marcel Duchamp fuses with a magnetic program of contempo-rary flute music performed by Emma Resmini.
Cultural GreetingsSaturday, Apr 7 | 1:30, 2:15 & 3:00 p.m. Gallery 226
Musicians perform works by composers influenced by both Chinese traditional music and Western classical music, including Curtis’s composer- in-residence Chen Yi.
Above: Katie Thiroux leads a trio that explores the history of jazz at Friday Nights on May 18.
Last Fridays | 5:00 – 8:45 p.m.Performance times vary throughout the evening Included in the price of admission philamuseum.org/fridaynights
Spring FlingMar 30
Trade your cabin fever for spring fever and let loose with seasonal cocktails, a spring break-themed story slam, and infectious tunes by New Orleans indie pop band Sweet Crude.
Body LanguageApr 27
Get body-positive with a night dedicated to celebrating forms and figures of all shapes and sizes.
Hack the Museum May 25
We’re handing out prizes for our third annual Hackathon on this evening of tech, talks, and terrific tunes.This is a Power of Art program, sponsored by the Wind Foundation.
Final FridaysLouder, livelier, looser
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Talks & Tours
Join inspiring walks and talks through the world of art. philamuseum.org/calendar
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In the Artist’s VoiceTalk about art with the people who make it.
Talks
Community ConversationsOpen discussions about socially relevant topics.
The Art of Perception: Seeing Fast and Slow Saturday, Apr 14 | 2:00 p.m. Perelman Auditorium, Perelman Building
Author Amy Herman presents insight into how looking closely at works of art can sharpen observation, analysis, and communication skills.$20 (members free); includes Museum admissionOffered in conjunction with Slow Art Day
The Irma and Herbert Barness Endowed Lecture
Dressing for the Photographer: Georgia O’Keeffe and Her ClothesSunday, May 20 | 2:00 p.m. Perelman Auditorium, Perelman Building
Art and cultural historian Wanda Corn reveals how Georgia O’Keeffe cultivated her image as an artist through her unique sense of fashion.$20 ($16 members); includes Museum admissionOffered in conjunction with Modern Times: American Art 1910 –1950
Representing QueernessSunday, Mar 4 | 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. Perelman Building
How is queerness represented in popular and visual culture, both past and present? Included in Pay What You Wish admissionOffered in conjunction with Keith Smith at Home
Jean ShinSaturday, Apr 7 | 2:00 p.m. Perelman Auditorium, Perelman Building
This contemporary artist’s work presents everyday garments in unexpected ways to reveal profound truths about self and community. $20 (members free); includes Museum admissionOffered in conjunction with Jean Shin: Collections
Slow Art DaySaturday, Apr 14 | 10:00 a.m.– 5:00 p.m.
Most people spend about 17 seconds looking at a work of art. It’s time to hit pause. Join this global event designed to slow you down with mindful looking, thoughtful sketching, and the art of seeing. Check the website for a full list of programs.Included in the price of admission
Spotlight Gallery ConversationsThursdays, Fridays & Saturdays, Mar 1– May 5 | 11:00 a.m. | Tours meet in the Great Stair Hall
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 20.
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Wednesday NightsRelax. Refresh. Be inspired. Enjoy Pay What You Wish admission to the main building every Wednesday from 5:00 to 8:45 p.m. philamuseum.org/wednesdaynights
Gallery Tours6:00 – 7:00 p.m. | Meet in Lenfest Hall (West Entrance)
Yoga6:00 & 7:00 p.m. | Location varies; inquire at a Visitor Services deskIncluded in Pay What You Wish admission; first come, first served
Hear Her StorySunday, Mar 18 | 1:00 p.m.
Hear the compelling stories of early American women who led businesses, engaged in politics, and managed complex house-holds at Cedar Grove, Laurel Hill, and Woodford.$40 ($32 members)
LOVE Your ParkSunday, May 20 | 1:00 p.m.
Fairmount Park is home to historic architecture, beautiful vistas, and significant works of public art. This walking and trolley tour will visit the Waterworks, Lemon Hill, and many points of interest in the park.$40 ($32 members)Offered in conjunction with LOVE Your Park Week
Trolley ToursVisit early American homes while we do the driving.Space is limited; book your spot in advance.
Tour Cedar GroveApr 5 – Dec | Thursdays – Sundays 11:00 a.m., 1:00 & 2:30 p.m. Cedar Grove
This Fairmount Park historic house offers a glimpse into Phila-delphia’s rich cultural heritage. $8 (Cedar Grove admission free for members)
Spring Open HouseSaturday & Sunday, Apr 21 & 22 10:00 a.m.– 4:00 p.m. | Cedar Grove
Celebrate Earth Day with a step back in time. Check out our early American kitchen garden, with demonstrations and plant sales. $8 (Cedar Grove admission free for members)
Fairmount Park Historic Housesphilamuseum.org/ historichouses
Above: Learn about life in early America amid the simplicity and refined elegance of Cedar Grove.
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Courses & WorkshopsBroaden your art horizons by being part of the action. Object Lessons
The galleries are your classroom in these inter-active art history courses. Meet in Lenfest Hall (West Entrance)$125 ($100 members); includes Museum admission; fee waived for Associates and above ($2,500+)
WorkshopsRoll up your sleeves and create something beautiful.
Rebels & OutcastsWednesday mornings: Apr 4, 11 & 18 9:30 – 11:00 a.m.ORThursday afternoons: Apr 5, 12 & 19 1:00 – 2:30 p.m.
Explore the idea of “artist as outsider” and learn how artists capture a spirit of rebellion in their works.
City Life, Urban ViewsWednesday mornings: May 2, 9 & 16 9:30 – 11:00 a.m.ORThursday afternoons: May 3, 10 & 17 1:00 – 2:30 p.m.
Experience various European and American urban centers through artists’ eyes.
Second Saturday SketchSaturdays: Mar 10, Apr 14 & May 12 10:00 a.m.– noon | Rodin Museum
Drop in and draw from Auguste Rodin’s masterpieces.Included in the price of admission; materials provided
Art + Feminism Wikipedia Edit-a-ThonSaturday, Mar 17 | 10:00 a.m.– 4:30 p.m. Library, Perelman Building
Join us for a communal updating of Wikipedia entries on women artists.Free; general admission not included
Art/Cinema IIITuesdays: Mar 6, 13 & 20 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Discover surprising thematic and stylistic connections between art and film. Topics include photography, formalism, and documentary.Art/Cinema I and II are not prerequisites
Film CoursesLectures and participatory gallery sessions connect art and film.South Terrace Conference Rooms$125 ($100 members and BMFI members); includes Museum admission.
Hackathon 3.0Kickoff: Wednesday, Apr 4
Build a team and bring your curiosity, creativity, and computer skills to our third annual event inviting participants to hack the Museum. Winners will be announced at our May 25 Final Friday (see page 10).Preregistration is required; see website for more detailsThis is a Power of Art program, sponsored by the Wind Foundation.
Bookmaking WorkshopsSaturdays: Mar 17, Apr 21 & May 5 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. | Perelman Building
Learn bookmaking techniques during this series (see website for more details). Each session includes a tour of Keith Smith at Home with the show’s curator.Each workshop: $20 ($16 members); includes Perelman Building admissionOffered in conjunction with Keith Smith at HomeSupport for workshops is provided by The Arnold and Augusta Newman Foundation.
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FamiliesWe welcome budding artists and art lovers of every age. All events and activities are included in the price of admission unless otherwise noted.
No school over spring break? We’ve got you covered. See page 27. Kids 12 and under are always free.
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
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Bits & PiecesSunday, Mar 4Performances: 11:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m.
Cubist shards, shattered glass, mixed-up mosaics—what bits will inspire your masterpiece? Deconstruct and remix your own work of art. Breakdancing performances by Movemakers Philly complete the picture.
April Fool’s!Sunday, Apr 1
Gotcha! See how artists fool our eyes, create your own cunning masterpiece, and find out what other tricks we have up our sleeves.
Peace, Love & CollabSunday, May 6 | Perelman BuildingPerformances: 11:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m.
Come together at the Perelman Building: Take part in a collab-orative creation inspired by the psychedelic 1960s. Discover Jean Shin’s community-based installations, then watch team-work in action with improv group StoryUP!This festival is presented in partnership with Collab
Gallery SundaysEvery Sunday (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
Family Tours11:00 a.m.For ages 3 – 5 and 6 –10
Look, learn, and tell us what you think on these playful tours.
Art CartNoon – 3:00 p.m.Perfect for all ages
Drop by to play games, sketch, and make art among the masterpieces.
Gallery Sunday themes change monthly:Mar The Great OutdoorsApr Perfect PatternsMay Artful Opposites
Museum BabiesYou’re never too young to put on your arty pants and play with us.
Stroller ToursSecond Wednesdays: Mar 14, Apr 11 & May 9 | 11:00 a.m.Best for grownups 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 Friday | 10:15 – 1:00 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 for returning students begins Tuesday, March 6; registration for new students begins Tues-day, March 20. Children in Ages 3 – 4 and Ages 3 – 5 classes must be accom-panied by an adult for the gallery visit portion of the class. Tuition assistance is available upon request. Sign up in person or by calling 215-235-7469.
Support for Children‘s Art Classes has been provided by Ellen and Mickey Simon.
Children’s Art Classes$80 ($65 members)
Masterpieces emerge when kids explore the galleries and get creative in the studios.
Tuesday Ages 3 – 5Apr 17– May 15 1:00 – 2:30 p.m.
Wednesday Ages 3 – 5Apr 18 – May 16 1:00 – 2:30 p.m.
Thursday Ages 3 – 5Apr 19 – May 171:00 – 2:30 p.m.
Saturday Ages 3 – 4Apr 21– May 1910:30 a.m. – noon1:00 – 2:30 p.m.
Ages 5 – 6Apr 21– May 1910:30 a.m. – noon1:00 – 2:30 p.m.
Ages 7– 8Apr 21– May 1910:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Ages 9 – 2Apr 21– May 1910:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
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Coming Soon
Art Splash Returns June 2018 | Main building
Plan for a trip to Art Splash City this year. Gallery explorations, art making, and imaginative play, all summer long.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.
Women in ArtFrom models to artists, mistresses to muses, women have always played an essential role in the creation of art. Explore their many contributions to both art and culture.
March Members- Only ToursWe’ve got a new format for these tours: Museum Guides will customize each tour for one chosen theme. Take multiple tours to experience different perspectives. Free and open to all member levels. All tours start in Lenfest Hall (West Entrance). Space is limited, and reservations are required.
MarFree coffee and tea in the Café, and BOGO drinks on Friday Nights (of equal or lesser value, limit one per member)Museum Café & Great Stair Hall
AprFree cookie with the purchase of any beverageMuseum Café
MayFree drink with the purchase of any burgerA_Burger Food Truck
Museum CircleBeing part of the Museum Circle provides you with access to engaging programs. Space is limited; book your spot in advance.
Art in Focus: Is It Art or Science?Thursday, Mar 8 | 10:30 a.m. Conservation Studios, Perelman Building
See how conservation staff prepare objects from our Costume and Textiles collection for display.Sponsors and above ($1,000+); free ticket required
Patron Appreciation ReceptionMonday, Mar 26 | 11:00 a.m. Library and Archives & Skylit Atrium, Perelman Building
In recognition of our Patron level members and the ninetieth anniversary of the main building, we invite you to a private lunch and tour of the Library and Archives with fellow art enthusiasts and staff.Patrons and above ($1,500+); free ticket required
Exclusive Look: Making Modern TimesSaturday, Apr 14 | 11:30 a.m. Media Room, Perelman Building
Learn how artists like Georgia O’Keeffe and Jacob Lawrence challenged convention and created new styles to fit the times, with curator Jessica Smith over coffee and conversation.Sustainer and above ($500+); free ticket required
Behind-the-Scenes Tour & ReceptionWednesday, May 9 | 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.Meet in Lenfest Hall (West Entrance)
Journey to the below-ground corridors and newly constructed spaces of our iconic main building. Reception to follow. Sponsors and above ($1,000+); free ticket requiredThis hard hat-tour will require flat, closed-toe shoes
Looking for more? Up to six guided tours are offered every day, with no reservations required. To see the entire schedule of tour topics and times, check the calendar page on our website.
Member Outing: Parkway 100Tuesday, Apr 24 | 1:00 – 3:30 p.m.
It’s all about the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. Take a trolley trip to see Mural Arts artist Miriam Singer at her newest mural. Then, tour the Corridor of Culture exhibition at the Free Library of Philadelphia.Tickets now on sale for Circle members, all other member tickets on sale Mar 1: $38, guests $45; includes transportation and light refreshments
Private Tour: Modern TimesThursday, May 17 | 9:30 a.m. Dorrance Galleries
See the exhibition without the crowds, with curator Jessica Smith (Detweiler Curator of American Art, and Manager, Center for American Art).$30; Patron and above ($1,500+) receive two complimentary tickets
Future of Your MuseumSaturday, May 19 | 10:30 a.m.– noon Perelman Auditorium, Perelman Building
Embark on the Museum’s exciting next chapter with Jessica Sharpe (Director of Visitor Operations and Membership). She’ll guide you through the renewal and reno-vations to our landmark building and share how they’ll enhance your member experience.Members free, guests $10; ticket required
New Member Springtime SocialSunday, May 20 | 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. Cedar Grove
Mingle with other new members and Museum staff while enjoying the Fairmount Park landscape and complimentary sweets at one of our historic houses, Cedar Grove. New members free, guests $10; ticket required
Staff SecretsFridays in March | Noon Resnick Rotunda 161
Get exclusive insight from Museum staff at these casual drop-in discussions:Mar 2 Justina Barrett,
Manager of Historic Houses
Mar 9 Yana Balson, Associate Director of Exhibition Planning
Mar 16 Linda Yun, Registrar for Exhibitions
Mar 23 Camille Focarino, Director of Special Events
Mar 30 John Vick, Collections Project Manager
Members free; no reservation required
History of Your MuseumSunday, Mar 11 | 10:30 a.m.– noon Media Room, Perelman Building
Listen as art historian Elizabeth A. Anderson tells hidden stories behind the Museum’s rich holdings, from its Centennial Exhibition origins to the twenty-first century. Members free, guests $10; ticket required
Members’ Previews: Modern TimesFriday, Apr 13 – Tuesday, Apr 17 Dorrance Galleries
Enjoy in-gallery conversations with Museum Guides during these special preview days. Members free; guests $10
New Member Meet & GreetSaturday, Apr 14 | 10:30 a.m. Gallery 206
Get the inside scoop on how to make the most of your member-ship, discover collection secrets, and mingle with fellow members and staff.New members free; ticket required
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March is Members Month• Enjoy extra discounts on shopping• Complimentary coffee & tea • BOGO drink special on Friday Nights with coupon
(limit one per household)• Special member programs
HappeningsA variety of events, pro-grams, and activities — especially for you.For all member levels unless otherwise noted.Space is limited; book your spot in advance.
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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
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Day Trip: Collective Design FairFriday, Mar 9 | 10:30 a.m. New York City
This annual fair showcases masterworks of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries alongside experimental works from the next generation of global talent.Free reservation required
Young Friends
Curated Cocktails: Drink & DrawFriday, Mar 23 | 6:30 – 8:45 p.m. Great Stair Hall Balcony
There’s nothing like drawing with a little bit of liquid confidence. Jump-start your weekend at Friday Nights and join us for cocktails and sketching.$35, guests $40; reservation required
Techné
Step into Unknown IndiaTuesday, Apr 3 | 10:00 a.m.– noon Indian galleries & storage
Explore our gallery dedicated to visionary collector Stella Kramrisch, and go behind the scenes in our South Asian storage with Darielle Mason (Kramrisch Curator of Indian and Himalayan Art) and project collaborator Pika Ghosh.Free reservation required
Focus
Special Access: AIPADFriday, Apr 6 | 10:30 a.m. New York City
Join our curators in NYC for The Photography Show, presented by the Association of Interna-tional Photography Art Dealers (AIPAD). Lunch to follow.Free reservation required
Collab
Cocktails with KahnFriday, Apr 27 | 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Chestnut Hill
Discover world-renowned architect Louis Kahn’s house in Chestnut Hill, built for Margaret Esherick, niece of craftsman Wharton Esherick. Enjoy cock-tails by food stylist Dan Macey, who, with Paul Savidge, is the home’s current steward.Free reservation required
Young Friends
Open HouseFriday, Apr 27 | 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Great Stair Hall
Connect over casual conversation and complimentary cocktails at Final Friday. Learn about upcoming events and the difference the Young Friends make in our community.Free reservation required; general admission not included
Associates & Chairman’s CouncilUnique opportunities for leadership-level members.Direct inquiries to 215-684-7766.
Lunch & Learn: The Art of East AsiaMonday, Mar 12 | Noon – 2:00 p.m. Perelman Building
Hear from our curators about upcoming exhibitions, including a reinstallation of the Chinese galleries, as well as their favorite works and discoveries of the collection.Associates and above ($2,500+)
Breakfast Tours: Modern TimesFriday, May 4 | 8:00 – 10:00 a.m. Great Stair Hall & Dorrance Galleries
Join us for a morning of modern-ism: Enjoy breakfast in the Great Stair Hall followed by guided tours of our newest exhibition.Associates and above ($2,500+); free reservation required
Chairman’s Council Annual LuncheonTuesday, May 8 | Noon – 2:00 p.m. Rodin Museum
Celebrate spring in one of Philadelphia’s premier cultural destinations — the Dorrance H. Hamilton Garden at the Rodin Museum. Join Leslie A. Miller (Chair of the Board of Trustees) and Timothy Rub (Widener Director and CEO), as we honor our most generous and dedicated contributors.Chairman’s Council and above ($10,000+); free reservation required
Overnight TripThursday, May 10 – Friday, May 11 New Haven, Connecticut
Explore Yale University’s Art Gallery and Center for British Art with Matthew Affron (Berman Curator of Modern Art).Associates and above ($2,500); paid reservation required
Above: Celebrate our world-class East Asian art collection at the March 12 Lunch & Learn.
March
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1 Thursday
Members Month begins11:00 Talks & Tours
Spotlight
2 Friday
10:15 Families Baby Bird12:00 Members
Staff Secrets5:00 – Performances 8:45 Friday Nights
3 Saturday
11:00 Talks & Tours Spotlight
4 Sunday
Pay What You Wish10:00 – Family Festival 3:00 Bits & Pieces2:30 – Talks & Tours 3:30 Community Convo
6 Tuesday
10:15 Members Tour Women in Art
1:00 – Courses 4:00 Art/Cinema III
7 Wednesday
5:00 – Wed Nights 8:45
8 Thursday
10:30 Circle Members Art in Focus ($1,000+)
9 Friday
10:30 Techné Members Day Trip
10:15 Families Baby Bird12:00 Members
Staff Secrets 2:15 Members Tour
Women in Art5:00 – Performances 8:45 Friday Nights
10 Saturday
10:00 – Workshops 12:00 Rodin Sketch11:00 Talks & Tours
Spotlight1:30, Performances 2:15 & Music in the Galleries 3:00
11 Sunday
10:30 Members History of Your Museum
11:00 – Families 3:00 The Great Outdoors2:15 Members Tour
Women in Art
12 Monday
12:00 – Associates 2:00 Members Lunch &
Learn ($2,500+)
13 Tuesday
1:00 – Courses 4:00 Art/Cinema III
14 Wednesday
11:00 Families Stroller Tour5:00 – Wed Nights 8:456:00 – Dining Chef Demo: 8:00 Mozzarella Making
15 Thursday
10:15 Members Tour Women in Art
11:00 Talks & Tours Spotlight
16 Friday
10:15 Families Baby Bird12:00 Members
Staff Secrets 5:00 – Performances 8:45 Friday Nights
17 Saturday
10:00 – Workshop 4:30 Wikipedia
Edit-a-Thon 11:00 Talks & Tours
Spotlight1:30 Workshops Bookmaking
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11:00 – Families 3:00 The Great Outdoors1:00 Trolley Tour
Hear Her Story
20 Tuesday
1:00 – Courses 4:00 Art/Cinema III
21 Wednesday
5:00 – Wed Nights 8:456:15 Members Tour
Women in Art
22 Thursday
11:00 Talks & Tours Spotlight
6:00 – Chairman’s Council 8:00 Members Jean Shin Opening ($10,000+)
23 Friday
10:15 Families Baby Bird12:00 Members
Staff Secrets5:00 – Performances 8:45 Friday Nights6:30 Young Friends Members Drink
& Draw
24 Saturday
10:15 Members Tour Women in Art
25 Sunday
11:00 – Families 3:00 The Great Outdoors
26 Monday
Happy birthday to us — we’re open, with Pay What You Wish admission11:00 Circle Members
Patron Appreciation Reception ($1,500+)
28 Wednesday
5:00 – Wed Nights 8:45
29 Thursday
11:00 Talks & Tours Spotlight
30 Friday
10:15 Families Baby Bird12:00 Members
Staff Secrets5:00 – Performances 8:45 Final Fridays
31 Saturday
11:00 Talks & Tours Spotlight
Families
Spring Break ProgramsMonday, Mar 26 – Friday, Mar 30 Drop-in 10:30 a.m.– 3:00 p.m. | Main building
Start spring break with a special Pay What You Wish Museum Monday. Help us celebrate our 90th birthday and spend the rest of the week indulging in creative family time.10:30 a.m.– 3:00 p.m. Family Studio 11:00 a.m. Family Tours
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1 Sunday
Pay What You Wish10:00 – Family Festival 3:00 April Fool’s!
3 Tuesday
10:00 – Techné Members 12:00 Unknown India
4 Wednesday
9:30 – Courses 11:00 Rebels & Outcasts5:00 – Wed Nights 8:456:30 Hackathon Kickoff
5 Thursday
11:00 Talks & Tours Spotlight
1:00 – Courses 2:30 Rebels & Outcasts
6 Friday
10:15 Families Baby Bird10:30 Focus Members
Special Access: AIPAD
11:00 Talks & Tours Spotlight
5:00 – Performances 8:45 Friday Night
7 Saturday
11:00 Talks & Tours Spotlight
1:30, Performances 2:15 & Music in the Galleries 3:00 2:00 Talks & Tours
Jean Shin
8 Sunday
11:00 – Families 3:00 Perfect Patterns
11 Wednesday
9:30 – Courses 11:00 Rebels & Outcasts11:00 Families Stroller Tour5:00 – Wed Nights 8:45
12 Thursday
11:00 Talks & Tours Spotlight
1:00 – Courses 2:30 Rebels & Outcasts7:00 – Associates 9:00 Members Modern
Times Opening ($2,500+)
13 Friday
Members’ Previews Modern Times10:15 Families Baby Bird11:00 Talks & Tours
Spotlight5:00 – Performances 8:45 Friday Night
14 Saturday
Members’ Previews Modern Times10:00 – Slow Art Day 5:0010:00 – Workshops 12:00 Rodin Sketch10:30 New Members
Meet & Greet11:00 Talks & Tours
Spotlight11:30 Circle Members
Making Modern Times ($500+)
2:00 Talks & Tours Art of Perception
15 Sunday
Members’ Previews Modern Times11:00 – Families 3:00 Perfect Patterns
17 Tuesday
Members’ Previews Modern Times
18 Wednesday
9:30 – Courses 11:00 Rebels & Outcasts5:00 – Wed Nights 8:45
19 Thursday
11:00 Talks & Tours Spotlight
1:00 – Courses 2:30 Rebels & Outcasts
20 Friday
10:15 Families Baby Bird11:00 Talks & Tours
Spotlight5:00 – Performances 8:45 Friday Night
21 Saturday
10:00 – Cedar Grove 4:00 Open House 11:00 Talks & Tours
Spotlight1:30 Workshops
Bookmaking2:00 Performances
Brindabani Jatra
22 Sunday
10:00 – Cedar Grove 4:00 Open House11:00 – Families 3:00 Perfect Patterns
24 Tuesday
1:00 Members Parkway 100 Outing
25 Wednesday
5:00 – Wed Nights 8:45
26 Thursday
11:00 Talks & Tours Spotlight
27 Friday
10:15 Families Baby Bird11:00 Talks & Tours
Spotlight5:00 – Performances 8:45 Final Fridays6:00 – Collab Members 8:00 Cocktails with Kahn6:30 – Young Friends 8:30 Members Open
House
28 Saturday
11:00 Talks & Tours Spotlight
29 Sunday
11:00 – Families 3:00 Perfect Patterns
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DiningOur restaurant is temporarily closed due to the renovations underway in the main building. Grab a bite at one of our cafes or our A_Burger food truck (weather permitting), all operated by Starr Catering Group.
Chef Demo: Hands-On Mozzarella MakingWednesday, Mar 14 | 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. | Museum Café | $75 ($70 members)Space is limited to 30 people; member priority reservations (public spots will be made available if the demo does not sell out)
Chef Demo: Summer WinesWednesday, May 16 | 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. | Museum Café | $55 ($50 members)For tickets, call 215-235-7469 or visit philamuseum.org/dining.
May
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1 Tuesday
7:00 – Young Friends 9:00 Members Rachel
Rose Opening
2 Wednesday
9:30 – Courses City Life, 11:00 Urban Views5:00 – Wed Nights 8:45
3 Thursday
11:00 Talks & Tours Spotlight
1:00 – Courses City Life, 2:30 Urban Views
4 Friday
8:00 – Associates 10:00 Members Breakfast
Tours: Modern Times ($2,500+)
10:15 Families Baby Bird11:00 Talks & Tours
Spotlight5:00 – Performances 8:45 Friday Night
5 Saturday
1:30 Workshops Bookmaking
6 Sunday
Pay What You Wish10:00 – Family Festival 3:00 Peace, Love & Collab
8 Tuesday
12:00 – Chairman’s Council 2:00 Members Rodin
Luncheon ($10,000+)
9 Wednesday
9:30 – Courses City Life, 11:00 Urban Views11:00 Families Stroller Tour5:00 – Wed Nights 8:455:30 Circle Members
Tour & Reception ($1,000+)
10 Thursday
8:00 Associates Members Overnight
Trip ($2,500+)1:00 – Courses City Life, 2:30 Urban Views
11 Friday
10:15 Families Baby Bird5:00 – Performances 8:45 Friday Night
12 Saturday
10:00 – Workshops 12:00 Rodin Sketch
13 Sunday
11:00 – Families 3:00 Artful Opposites
16 Wednesday
9:30 – Courses City Life, 11:00 Urban Views5:00 – Wed Nights 8:456:00 – Dining Chef Demo: 8:00 Summer Wines
17 Thursday
9:30 Members Private Tour: Modern Times
1:00 – Courses City Life, 2:30 Urban Views
18 Friday
10:15 Families Baby Bird5:00 – Performances 8:45 Friday Night
19 Saturday
10:30 – Members Future 12:00 of Your Museum
20 Sunday
11:00 – Families 3:00 Artful Opposites1:00 Trolley Tour
LOVE Your Park 2:00 Talks & Tours
Barness Lecture: Dressing for the Photographer
4:00– New Members 6:00 Springtime Social
23 Wednesday
5:00 – Wed Nights 8:45
25 Friday
10:15 Families Baby Bird5:00 – Performances 8:45 Final Fridays
27 Sunday
11:00 – Families 3:00 Artful Opposites
28 Monday
We’re open: 10:00–5:00
30 Wednesday
5:00 – Wed Nights 8:45
Coming Soon
Face to Face: Portraits of ArtistsOpens June 26 | Dorrance Galleries
See how artists, performers, writers, and musicians have worked with photographers to craft their public personas in this stunning collection of rare photographs.June 22 – 24: Members’ Previews; no reservation needed
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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 [email protected] 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 Apr 5 through DecFirst 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
Funding Modern Times: American Art 1910 –1950 has been made possible by The Pew Charitable Trusts, The Annenberg Foundation Fund for Major Exhibitions, The Kathleen C. and John J.F. Sherrerd Fund for Exhibitions, The Jill and Sheldon Bonovitz Exhibition Fund, The Laura and William C. Buck Endowment for Exhibitions, Lyn M. Ross, and an anonymous donor.
Exhibition-related education programming was generously supported by the Center for American Art at the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Jean Shin: Collections was made possible by The Coby Foundation, Ltd., and other generous donors.
Support for Keith Smith at Home was provided by The Robert Mapplethorpe Foundation.
Family programs at the Philadelphia Museum of Art are generously supported by Harriet and Larry Weiss and Steve and Gretchen Burke.
Face to Face: Portraits of Artists has been made possible by The Jill and Sheldon Bonovitz Exhibition Fund.
Credits as of January 10, 2018
All details of artwork in this brochure are from the collection of the Philadelphia Museum of Art unless otherwise noted.
Cover: Pertaining to Yachts and Yachting, 1922, by Charles Sheeler (Bequest of Margaretta S. Hinchman, 1955-96-9). Inside front cover: Photograph by Elizabeth Leitzell. Page 3: Painting No. 4 (A Black Horse), 1915, by Marsden Hartley (The Alfred Stieglitz Collection, 1949-18-8). Page 5: “Bob Dylan” Poster, 1966, designed by Milton Glaser (Gift of Collab: The Group for Modern and Contemporary Design at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, 2002-146-1). Page 6: Ceiling from the Zhihua Temple (Temple of Transforming Wisdom), around 1444, China (Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Wasserman, 1930-38-1). Page 7: Non- Calligraphy X, 2007, by Wang Qin (Purchased with the East Asian Art Revolving Fund , 2016-59-1). Page 9: Photo of Katie Thiroux by Gina Long. Pages 10 –11: Friday Nights illustrations by Nate Harris. Page 13: Horse Armor and Man’s Armor, 1507 and c. 1505, made by Wilhelm von Worms the Elder (horse armor) and Matthes Deutsch (man’s armor) (Gift of Athena and Nicholas Karabots and The Karabots Foundation, 2009-117-1,2); photograph by Elizabeth Leitzell. Page 15: Photograph by Susan Beard Photography. Page 16: Desert Storm I, 1982, by Edna Andrade (Gift of the estate of Edna Andrade, 2010-63-6) © Estate of Edna Andrade. Page 19: Photograph by Elizabeth Leitzell. Page 22: Sunflowers, 1888 or 1889, by Vincent van Gogh (The Mr. and Mrs. Carroll S. Tyson, Jr., Collection, 1963-116-19). Page 25: Tile Mosaic Panel, 16th century, Iran or Persia (Purchased with Museum funds, 1931-76-1). Page 27: Photo-graph by Elizabeth Leitzell. Page 29: Fruit Still Life, around 1850 – 60, by Severin Roesen (Gift of Norman Harrison Buck and Alexander Knapp Buck, Jr., in honor of Alexander Knapp Buck and Sara Long Buck, 2014-153-1). Page 30: Isamu Noguchi, c. 1941–45, by Arnold Newman (Gift of R. Sturgis and Marion B. F. Ingersoll, 1945-72-74).
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