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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 Nine Decades & Counting Monday, 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 Cover: Discover the bold new visual language created by artists featured in that captured the essence of American life. Left: Help us commemorate an important milestone our 90th birthday. 1
On View We re excited to be part of the story of a great public space that ties together art, culture, science, horticulture, and education. Many exhibitions listed in this section support the Parkway 100 Centennial theme of Collections and Connections. : American Art 1910 1950 Opens 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. Events 8 Performances 12 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 Saturday, Apr 14 Sustainer and above ($500+) Breakfast Tours Friday, May 4 Associates and above ($2,500+) 2 3
Contemporary Right: Explore the psychedelic rhythms and antiestablishment values of 1960s culture in Design in Revolution. Varujan Boghosian: Master Manipulator Through Apr 18 Korman Galleries 122 123 Featuring recently acquired works by a contemporary artist who combines and recontextualizes found materials into imaginative assemblages and collages Keith Smith at Home Through July 8 Levy Gallery, An exploration of Smith s mixed-media photographs and prints, and his specialty handmade artists books Events 12 Talks & Tours Design in Revolution: A 1960s Odyssey Through Sept 9 Collab Gallery, See how designers, artists, and architects participated in the cultural changes of this tumultuous decade Events 18 Families Jean Shin: Collections Opens Mar 24 Spain Gallery, This Korean American artist transforms discarded and donated materials to create dynamic installations about community and belonging Events 12 Talks & Tours Just for Members For 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 Rydingsvard Opens Apr 27 Anne d Harnoncourt Sculpture Garden A pair of monumental yet lyrical works, by one of the most influential sculptors working today Rachel Rose Opens May 2 Alter Gallery 176 The artist s latest video installation explores landscape, magic, and coincidence in 1600s England Just for Members For more members-only programs, see pages 20 25. Opening Celebration Tuesday, May 1 7:00 9:00 p.m. Young Friends Agnes Martin Opens May Tuttleman Gallery 174 Minimalist grids serve as powerful emotional statements in Martin s abstract paintings and drawings from the 1960s through 80s 4 5
In the Galleries Works on view are frequently rotated so that we can share more of our collection with you. 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. Biting Wit and Brazen Folly: British Satirical Prints, 1780s 1830s Opens late Apr Korman Galleries 121 123 Explore the widespread popular appeal of caricature in Georgian-era England Impressions of Ink: From Prints to Contemporary Glass Through spring Hollis Scholar s Study Gallery 240a A monochromatic display showcasing the prevalence of ink in Chinese art Behind the Scenes: Recently Conserved Korean Paintings Through fall Baldeck Gallery 238 Discover the fascinating stories revealed during a recent conservation treatment of three Korean paintings A Teahouse for Philadelphia Through 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 Kiss Through 2018 Rodin Museum Explore Auguste Rodin s intimate and powerful depictions of romantic love on the one hundredth anniversary of his death Chinese Temple Ceiling Ongoing 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 Galleries Ongoing Kienbusch Galleries 245 249 The best expressions of armor as art form British Period Rooms Ongoing Gallery 279 A rich and immersive view of English country house life between 1730 and 1820 6 7
Performances Let the good times roll with music, dance, and cabaret. Friday Nights Performances at 5:45 and 7:15 p.m. Great Stair Hall Live music, open late. Included in the price of admission. Caleb & Carolyn Mar 2 Acoustic folk rooted in the tradition of storytelling through song, combined with evocative harmonies. Tiffany Jones Apr 20 With a voice full of power and grace, this Philadelphia vocalist delivers original soulful songs with jazz inflections. Eva Cortes Mar 9 This Honduran vocalist performs original songs and time-honored Latin American classics. Gumbo Social Club Mar 16 Music from around the world with a New Orleans twist. Featuring second line, jazz swing, and Dixieland strut. Mike Casey Trio Mar 23 Three of the brightest rising stars in jazz perform modern original music and creatively reimagined classics. The Jost Project Apr 6 This jazz quartet applies the physics of swing and bebop to classic rock. Red Hot Ramblers Apr 13 Red hot syncopation, stompin rhythms, and lyrical Jazz Age melodies, courtesy of this Prohibition-era jazz ensemble. Offered in conjunction with The Epichorus May 4 This quintet plays a jazz fusion of Indo-Arabic roots music that explores classical traditions from India to Egypt and Greece. Joanna Pascale May 11 Modern interpretations of timeless standards with pianist Miki Hayama. Katie Thiroux Trio May 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. Music in the Galleries Gifted 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. Special Performances Above: Katie Thiroux leads a trio that explores the history of jazz at Friday Nights on May 18. More Than Meets the Eye Saturday, 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 contemporary flute music performed by Emma Resmini. Brindabani Jatra: Weaving Dance & Divinity Saturday, Apr 21 2:00 p.m. Perelman Auditorium, 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 performance ties ancient history, art, and spirituality to our collection s Cloth of Vrindavan. $25 public ($20 members, $15 students); includes Museum admission Cultural Greetings Saturday, 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 composerin-residence Chen Yi. 8 9
Final Fridays Louder, livelier, looser Last Fridays 5:00 p.m. Performance times vary throughout the evening Included in the price of admission philamuseum.org/fridaynights Spring Fling Body Language Hack the Museum Mar 30 Apr 27 May 25 Trade your cabin fever for spring fever and let loose with seasonal cocktails, a spring breakthemed story slam, and infectious tunes by New Orleans indie pop band Sweet Crude. Get body-positive with a night dedicated to celebrating forms and figures of all shapes and sizes. 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.
Talks & Tours Guided Tours Included in the price of admission philamuseum.org /calendar For Members-Only Tours, see page 20. Gallery Conversations Thursdays, 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. Rodin Museum Wednesday Monday Noon Experience one of the world s great collections of works by Auguste Rodin. rodinmuseum.org Join inspiring walks and talks through the world of art. philamuseum.org/calendar Collection Tours Tuesday Sunday Times vary Unlock the secrets of the Museum s expansive collection with these drop-in tours. Talks The Art of Perception: Seeing Fast and Slow Saturday, Apr 14 2:00 p.m. Perelman Auditorium, 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 admission Offered in conjunction with Slow Art Day The Irma and Herbert Barness Endowed Lecture Dressing for the Photographer: Georgia O Keeffe and Her Clothes Sunday, May 20 2:00 p.m. Perelman Auditorium, 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 admission Offered in conjunction with Modern Times: American Art 1910 1950 In the Artist s Voice Talk about art with the people who make it. Community Conversations Open discussions about socially relevant topics. 12 Jean Shin Saturday, Apr 7 2:00 p.m. Perelman Auditorium, This contemporary artist s work presents everyday garments in unexpected ways to reveal profound truths about self and community. $20 (members free); includes Museum admission Offered in conjunction with Jean Shin: Collections Representing Queerness Sunday, Mar 4 2:30 3:30 p.m. How is queerness represented in popular and visual culture, both past and present? Included in Pay What You Wish admission Offered in conjunction with Keith Smith at Home Slow Art Day Saturday, 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 13
Trolley Tours Visit early American homes while we do the driving. Space is limited; book your spot in advance. Hear Her Story Sunday, Mar 18 1:00 p.m. Hear the compelling stories of early American women who led businesses, engaged in politics, and managed complex households at Cedar Grove, Laurel Hill, and Woodford. $40 ($32 members) LOVE Your Park Sunday, 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 Wednesday Nights Fairmount Park Historic Houses philamuseum.org/ historichouses Above: Learn about life in early America amid the simplicity and refined elegance of Cedar Grove. Tour Cedar Grove Apr 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 Philadelphia s rich cultural heritage. $8 (Cedar Grove admission free for members) Spring Open House Saturday & 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) Relax. Refresh. Be inspired. Enjoy Pay What You Wish admission to the main building every Wednesday from 5:00 to p.m. philamuseum.org/wednesdaynights Gallery Tours 6:00 7:00 p.m. Meet in Lenfest Hall (West Entrance) Yoga 6:00 & 7:00 p.m. Location varies; inquire at a Visitor Services desk Included in Pay What You Wish admission; first come, first served 14 7
Courses & Workshops Broaden your art horizons by being part of the action. Object Lessons The galleries are your classroom in these interactive art history courses. Meet in Lenfest Hall (West Entrance) $125 ($100 members); includes Museum admission; fee waived for Associates and above ($2,500+) Rebels & Outcasts Wednesday mornings: Apr 4, 11 & 18 9:30 11:00 a.m. OR Thursday 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 Views Wednesday mornings: May 2, 9 & 16 9:30 11:00 a.m. OR Thursday afternoons: May 3, 10 & 17 1:00 2:30 p.m. Experience various European and American urban centers through artists eyes. Film Courses Lectures and participatory gallery sessions connect art and film. South Terrace Conference Rooms $125 ($100 members and BMFI members); includes Museum admission. Art/Cinema III Tuesdays: 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 Hackathon 3.0 Kickoff: 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 details This is a Power of Art program, sponsored by the Wind Foundation. Workshops Roll up your sleeves and create something beautiful. Second Saturday Sketch Saturdays: 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-Thon Saturday, Mar 17 10:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m. Library, Join us for a communal updating of Wikipedia entries on women artists. Free; general admission not included Bookmaking Workshops Saturdays: Mar 17, Apr 21 & May 5 1:30 4:30 p.m. 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 admission Offered in conjunction with Keith Smith at Home Support for workshops is provided by The Arnold and Augusta Newman Foundation. 16 17
Families We 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. presented b y Family Festivals First 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 Bits & Pieces Sunday, Mar 4 Performances: 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 & Collab Sunday, May 6 Performances: 11:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m. Come together at the Perelman Building: Take part in a collaborative creation inspired by the psychedelic 1960s. Discover Jean Shin s community-based installations, then watch teamwork in action with improv group StoryUP! This festival is presented in partnership with Collab 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 Museum Babies You re never too young to put on your arty pants and play with us. Gallery Sundays Every 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 Stroller Tours Second 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. Family Tours 11:00 a.m. For ages 3 5 and 6 10 Look, learn, and tell us what you think on these playful tours. Art Cart Noon 3:00 p.m. Perfect for all ages Drop by to play games, sketch, and make art among the masterpieces. Baby Bird Playdate Every 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. Gallery Sunday themes change monthly: Mar The Great Outdoors Apr Perfect Patterns May Artful Opposites Studio Learning Young 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 Tuesday, March 20. 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. 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 5 Apr 17 May 15 1:00 2:30 p.m. Wednesday Ages 3 5 Apr 18 May 16 1:00 2:30 p.m. Thursday Ages 3 5 Apr 19 May 17 1:00 2:30 p.m. Saturday Ages 3 4 Apr 21 May 19 10:30 a.m. noon 1:00 2:30 p.m. Ages 5 6 Apr 21 May 19 10:30 a.m. noon 1:00 2:30 p.m. Ages 7 8 Apr 21 May 19 10:30 a.m. 2:30 p.m. 1:00 3:00 p.m. Ages 9 2 Apr 21 May 19 10:30 a.m. 2:30 p.m. 1:00 3:00 p.m. 18 19
Just for Members More art, more access, more savings. Members get to fully experience 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 reservations, call 215-235-7469 or visit philamuseum.org/membership. Museum Circle Being 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, See how conservation staff prepare objects from our Costume and Textiles collection for display. Sponsors and above ($1,000+); free ticket required Patron Appreciation Reception Monday, Mar 26 11:00 a.m. Library and Archives & Skylit Atrium, 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 Saturday, Apr 14 11:30 a.m. Media Room, 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 & Reception Wednesday, 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 required This hard hat-tour will require flat, closed-toe shoes March Members- Only Tours We 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. Women in Art From 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. Dining Perks Show your membership card and have a treat, on us. Mar Free 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 May Free drink with the purchase of any burger A_Burger Food Truck Looking for more? Apr Free cookie with the purchase of any beverage Museum Café 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. 20 21
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 Happenings A variety of events, programs, and activities especially for you. For all member levels unless otherwise noted. Space is limited; book your spot in advance. Staff Secrets Fridays 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 Museum Sunday, Mar 11 10:30 a.m. noon Media Room, 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: Friday, 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 & Greet Saturday, Apr 14 10:30 a.m. Gallery 206 Get the inside scoop on how to make the most of your membership, discover collection secrets, and mingle with fellow members and staff. New members free; ticket required Member Outing: Parkway 100 Tuesday, 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: Thursday, 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 Museum Saturday, May 19 10:30 a.m. noon Perelman Auditorium, 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 renovations to our landmark building and share how they ll enhance your member experience. Members free, guests $10; ticket required New Member Springtime Social Sunday, 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 23
Friends Groups Experience 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 Techné Day Trip: Collective Design Fair Friday, 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 & Draw Friday, Mar 23 6:30 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 India Tuesday, 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: AIPAD Friday, Apr 6 10:30 a.m. New York City Join our curators in NYC for The Photography Show, presented by the Association of International Photography Art Dealers (AIPAD). Lunch to follow. Free reservation required Collab Cocktails with Kahn Friday, 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 cocktails by food stylist Dan Macey, who, with Paul Savidge, is the home s current steward. Free reservation required Young Friends Open House Friday, 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 Council Unique opportunities for leadership-level members. Direct inquiries to 215-684-7766. Above: Celebrate our world-class East Asian art collection at the March 12 Lunch & Learn. Lunch & Learn: The Art of East Asia Monday, Mar 12 Noon 2:00 p.m. 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: Friday, May 4 8:00 10:00 a.m. Great Stair Hall & Dorrance Galleries Join us for a morning of modernism: 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 Luncheon Tuesday, 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 Trip Thursday, 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 24 25
March 1 Thursday Members Month begins 2 Friday 12:00 Members Staff Secrets Friday Nights 3 Saturday 4 Sunday Pay What You Wish 10:00 Family Festival 3:00 Bits & Pieces 2:30 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 8 Thursday 10:30 Circle Members Art in Focus ($1,000+) 9 Friday 10:30 Techné Members Day Trip 12:00 Members Staff Secrets 2:15 Members Tour Women in Art Friday Nights 10 Saturday 10:00 Workshops 12:00 Rodin Sketch 1:30, Performances 2:15 & Music in the Galleries 3:00 11 Sunday 10:30 Members History of Your Museum 3:00 The Great Outdoors 2:15 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 Tour 6:00 Dining Chef Demo: 8:00 Mozzarella Making 15 Thursday 10:15 Members Tour Women in Art 16 Friday 12:00 Members Staff Secrets Friday Nights 17 Saturday 10:00 Workshop 4:30 Wikipedia Edit-a-Thon 1:30 Workshops Bookmaking 18 Sunday 3:00 The Great Outdoors 1:00 Trolley Tour Hear Her Story 20 Tuesday 1:00 Courses 4:00 Art/Cinema III 21 Wednesday 6:15 Members Tour Women in Art 22 Thursday 6:00 Chairman s Council 8:00 Members Jean Shin Opening ($10,000+) 23 Friday 12:00 Members Staff Secrets Friday Nights 6:30 Young Friends Members Drink & Draw 24 Saturday 10:15 Members Tour Women in Art 25 Sunday 3:00 The Great Outdoors 26 Monday Happy birthday to us we re open, with Pay What You Wish admission 11:00 Circle Members Patron Appreciation Reception ($1,500+) 28 Wednesday 29 Thursday 30 Friday 12:00 Members Staff Secrets Final Fridays 31 Saturday Families Spring Break Programs Monday, 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 26 27
April 1 Sunday Pay What You Wish 10:00 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 & Outcasts 6:30 Hackathon Kickoff 5 Thursday 1:00 Courses 2:30 Rebels & Outcasts 6 Friday 10:30 Focus Members Special Access: AIPAD Friday Night 7 Saturday 1:30, Performances 2:15 & Music in the Galleries 3:00 2:00 Talks & Tours Jean Shin 8 Sunday 3:00 Perfect Patterns 11 Wednesday 9:30 Courses 11:00 Rebels & Outcasts 11:00 Families Stroller Tour 12 Thursday 1:00 Courses 2:30 Rebels & Outcasts 7:00 Associates 9:00 Members Modern Times Opening ($2,500+) 13 Friday Members Previews Friday Night 14 Saturday Members Previews 10:00 Slow Art Day 5:00 10:00 Workshops 12:00 Rodin Sketch 10:30 New Members Meet & Greet 11:30 Circle Members Making Modern Times ($500+) 2:00 Talks & Tours Art of Perception 15 Sunday Members Previews 3:00 Perfect Patterns 17 Tuesday Members Previews 18 Wednesday 9:30 Courses 11:00 Rebels & Outcasts 19 Thursday 1:00 Courses 2:30 Rebels & Outcasts 20 Friday Friday Night 21 Saturday 10:00 Cedar Grove 4:00 Open House 1:30 Workshops Bookmaking 2:00 Performances Brindabani Jatra 22 Sunday 10:00 Cedar Grove 4:00 Open House 3:00 Perfect Patterns 24 Tuesday 1:00 Members Parkway 100 Outing 25 Wednesday 26 Thursday 27 Friday Final Fridays 6:00 Collab Members 8:00 Cocktails with Kahn 6:30 Young Friends 8:30 Members Open House 28 Saturday 29 Sunday 3:00 Perfect Patterns Dining Our 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 Making Wednesday, 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 Wines Wednesday, May 16 6:00 8:00 p.m. Museum Café $55 ($50 members) For tickets, call 215-235-7469 or visit philamuseum.org/dining. 28 33
Coming Soon Face to Face: Portraits of Artists Opens 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 May 1 Tuesday 7:00 Young Friends 9:00 Members Rachel Rose Opening 2 Wednesday 9:30 Courses City Life, 11:00 Urban Views 3 Thursday 1:00 Courses City Life, 2:30 Urban Views 4 Friday 8:00 Associates 10:00 Members Breakfast Tours: ($2,500+) Friday Night 5 Saturday 1:30 Workshops Bookmaking 6 Sunday Pay What You Wish 10:00 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 Views 11:00 Families Stroller Tour 5:30 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 Friday Night 12 Saturday 10:00 Workshops 12:00 Rodin Sketch 13 Sunday 3:00 Artful Opposites 16 Wednesday 9:30 Courses City Life, 11:00 Urban Views 6:00 Dining Chef Demo: 8:00 Summer Wines 17 Thursday 9:30 Members Private Tour: 1:00 Courses City Life, 2:30 Urban Views 18 Friday Friday Night 19 Saturday 10:30 Members Future 12:00 of Your Museum 20 Sunday 3:00 Artful Opposites 1:00 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 25 Friday Final Fridays 27 Sunday 3:00 Artful Opposites 28 Monday We re open: 10:00 5:00 30 Wednesday 30 31
Information Hours Main building 10:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Open until p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays Closed Mondays 10:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Closed Mondays Rodin Museum 10:00 a.m 5:00 p.m. Closed Tuesdays Fairmount Park Historic Houses Cedar Grove Open Apr 5 through Dec First Sunday of each month: tours all day long, 10:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Monday Wednesday: closed Thursday Sunday: guided public tours at 11:00 a.m., 1:00 & 2:30 p.m. Mount Pleasant Closed for general maintenance Funding : 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. Registration All programs are free unless otherwise noted. Dates, topics, and speakers 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 tickets cannot be replaced. Accessibility 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. 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. 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 p.m. 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. 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: Photograph 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). 0218-10016 2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway Philadelphia, PA 19130 philamuseum.org Join the Conversation 32