November For Members
This Month Dorrance Galleries Old Masters : Celebrating the Johnson Collection Members Previews: October 31 November 2 November 3, 2017 February 19, 2018 East Terrace Holidays at the In 1917, the most famous lawyer of his day left his astonishing trove of European art to the city of Philadelphia. One hundred years later, we re taking a new look at one of this country s most remarkable collections. Encounter treasures by the likes of Botticelli, Bosch, Titian, Rembrandt, and Monet and see how art historians keep making new discoveries about the collection. Members-Only Inside Look: Creation Made Visible Tuesday, November 14, 9:30 a.m. Experience Old Masters with a tour led by those who helped bring the exhibition to life. Members $30; Patrons and above ($1,500+) may reserve up to two complimentary tickets. Exhibition Tours Starting November 3, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Want to learn more? Take a guided tour of the exhibition and delve further into its treasures. No reservation required. The time for holiday cheer is here. Visit the to find fun and inspiring holiday programs to satisfy your love for all things festive. All programs are free after general admission unless otherwise noted. Annual Tree-Lighting Ceremony Wednesday, November 22, 5:00 7:00 p.m. Music by York Street Hustle, and festive treats, will set the mood until the countdown begins at 6:00 p.m. The holiday cheer continues inside with evening hours, Pay What You Wish admission, and 20% off in our retail stores. Member Appreciation Days Thursday, November 30 Sunday, December 3 Thank you for being a part of our family. To show our gratitude, we invite you to visit the during these special days to take advantage of exclusive opportunities and offers designed to celebrate you. Double discounts on shopping and dining (20% off) A conversation with Director Timothy Rub on December 3 Free parking for Circle Members ($500+) Pop-Up Members Lounge If you re here on Friday, December 1, join us for the s Ugly Sweater Party. And stop by any Visitor Services desk and get someone special a year of art with a gift membership. Save 10% through 1/15/18. Thank you for being a member. For more information on the exhibitions and programs listed here, including generous donors and organizers, please visit philamuseum.org.
November 1 Wednesday 8 Wednesday 11 Saturday 17 Friday 25 Saturday 29 Wednesday In the Galleries At the Center: Masters of American Craft Yvonne Pacanovsky Bobrowicz, Sharon Church, and Jack Larimore Gallery 119 Members Previews Old Masters 9:30 Courses 11:00 Sacred Objects 2 Thursday Members Previews Old Masters 1:00 Courses 2:30 Sacred Objects 10:00 Associate & 2:00 Members of Medicine ($2,5000+) 3 Friday 8:45 Odean Pope 4 Saturday 10:30 New Members Meet and Greet 9:00 Young Friends 12:00 Fall into Party 5 Sunday Pay What You Wish 10:00 Family Festival 3:00 Feast Your Eyes 2:00 Lecture Insights 3:00 into Contemporary Korean Craft 3:00 Techné Members 4:00 Techné Reception 7 Tuesday 9:30 Courses 11:00 Sacred Objects 11:00 Family Program Stroller Tour 6:15 Members-Only 9 Thursday 8:00 Associate 10:00 Members Old Masters Breakfast Tours ($2,500+) 11:00 Craft Show 9:00 (at Philadelphia 1:00 Courses 2:30 Sacred Objects 6:30 Members Meet-and-Greet Tour Craft Show (at Pennsylvania 10 Friday Veterans Day free admission for active and retired service members 11:00 Craft Show 7:00 (at Philadelphia 11:00 Members Meet-and-Greet Tour Craft Show (at Pennsylvania 8:45 Kavita Shah 10:00 Craft Show 6:00 (at Philadelphia 10:00 Rodin 12:00 Second Saturday Sketch 12 Sunday 10:00 Craft Show 5:00 (at Philadelphia Cart Sights 14 Tuesday 9:30 Members-Only Inside Look 15 Wednesday Tour Introduction to the Collection 5:30 Collab Members 7:30 Student Design Competition Tour 6:00 Dining Chef 8:00 Demo: Savory Favorites 16 Thursday 2:00 Lecture Exhibiting Intimacy 8:45 Tony Miceli Quartet, featuring Larry McKenna 6:15 Members-Only 18 Saturday 5:30 Collab VIP Exhibition Preview & Reception with Patricia Urquiola 6:30 Collab Design 10:00 Excellence Award 19 Sunday 3:00 Cart Sights 22 Wednesday 5:00 Holiday Tree 8:45 Lighting On the East Terrace 23 Thursday Closed for Thanksgiving 24 Friday 5:00 Final Friday 8:45 Winter Is Coming 26 Sunday 3:00 Cart Sights 28 Tuesday 30 Thursday Member Appreciation Days 11:00 Circle Members in Focus: At the Center: Masters of American Craft, for Sponsors and above (1,000+) Free Daily Tours Members-only tours are highlighted in this calendar; visit our website or view the Today handout during your next visit for a full list of guided public tours. Hours Main Building 10:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m., Wednesdays and Fridays until 8:45. Closed Mondays. Perelman Building 10:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Closed Mondays. Rodin 10:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Closed Tuesdays. Cedar Grove Open through December. Thursday Sunday: guided public tours at 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. & 2:30 p.m. First Sunday of each month: tours 10:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Mount Pleasant Closed for maintenance. We re Here to Help memberservices@philamuseum.org 215-684-7840 For more information or to make a reservation, contact us at 215-235-7469 or visit philamuseum.org. Member programs are in red. Fee charged (member discounts offered for some events) Members event By reservation only
Just for You For a complete list of upcoming member programs, please visit philamuseum.org/membership or see the fall What s On guide. 41st Annual Philadelphia of Craft Show November 9 12 A premier showcase of contemporary craft and design. Selected from more than 1,000 applicants, this year s craft show will feature the work of 195 contemporary craft artists from 31 states, plus 25 special guest artists from Korea. Members Meet-and-Greet Tour Thursday, November 9, 6:30 p.m., or Friday, November 10, 11:00 a.m. Enjoy a 30-minute guided tour highlighted by personal discussions with three select artists about their work and inspirations. Following the tour, you can explore the show at your leisure. Members $25, guests $30. Members-Only Tours There s always more to see let us show you around. These tours are free for members and start in Lenfest Hall (West Entrance). See left for dates and times. Space is limited, and reservations are required. Old Masters : Celebrating the Johnson Collection Experience firsthand how our understanding and appreciation of these works has evolved over the years. Introduction to the Collection Rodin Explore the Rodin s remarkable ensemble of architecture, scenery, and sculpture. Tours meet at the Rodin. South Asian Discover the South Asian galleries. Highlights include a stone temple hall from southern India, ornate Buddhist works from Tibet and Nepal, colorful textiles, and lively temple sculpture. A Walk Journey to a medieval French cloister, a sixteenth-century Indian temple hall, the country estates of eighteenth-century Europe, and a Japanese tea house from the early nineteenth century. Member Programs Fall into Hosted by the Young Friends Saturday, November 4, 9:00 p.m. midnight VIP Sponsor Reception, 8:00 p.m. Presented by Neiman Marcus Party with a purpose and spend a night out at the with artists, curators, and hundreds of culturally engaged Philly-area professionals. The Young Friends largest event of the year will feature after-hours access to art, dancing, an auction with one-of-a-kind finds, open bar, and surprises around every corner. Young Friends tickets $45, public tickets $65. Proceeds support the Young Friends mission. For party details or tickets, visit philamuseum.org/yfevent. in Focus: New in the Galleries Thursday, November 30, 11:00 a.m. Join Elisabeth Agro, our Nancy M. McNeil Curator of American Modern and Contemporary Crafts and Decorative s, for a tour of the latest iteration of this focused series. Learn more about regional artists who shaped the field of American modern and contemporary craft. For Sponsors and above ($1,000+); free ticket required. Member Savings members get a discount on Craft Show adult tickets purchased in advance. Save $3 on one-day admission or $5 on two-day admission. To learn more or for tickets, visit pmacraftshow.org or call 215-235-7469. November Dining Perk Free small coffee with the purchase of a pastry in the Café. Cover: Wheel-thrown porcelain vessel by 2017 Philadelphia of Craft Show artist Jennifer McCurdy. This page: Trial, 2017, by Jack Larimore (On loan from the collection of the artist). Gouda Mallar Ragini (detail), around 1700 1710, India (Stella Kramrisch Collection, 1994-148-484). Dancing with Vigor (detail), 1932, by Caroline Durieux (Purchased with the Lola Downin Peck Fund from the Carl and Laura Zigrosser Collection, 1972-24-59). Works by 2017 Craft Show artists: stoneware sculpture by Ahrong Kim, wooden tops by David Earle, metal sculpture by Robert Farrell. On the reverse: Railroad Bridge, Argenteuil (detail), 1874, by Claude Monet (John G. Johnson Collection, 1917, cat. 1050). The Adoration of the Magi (detail), early 16th century, by Hieronymus Bosch (John G. Johnson Collection, 1917, inv. 1321). Follow us and join the conversation. @philamuseum 1017-10903
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