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Welcome 2 On View 8 Holidays 10 Performances 14 Talks & Tours 17 Wednesday Nights 18 Courses & Workshops 20 Families 22 Just for Members 32 Information Cover and left: Discover a century of inspiration with Old Masters Now: Celebrating the Johnson Collection. 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. Old Masters Now: Celebrating the Johnson Collection Through Feb 19 Dorrance Galleries 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. Related Installations See page 6 for descriptions: John G. Johnson at Home Through spring Gallery 271 Charm and Distinction: Sculpture from the Johnson Collection Through spring Gallery 273 Events 11 Performances 15 Talks & Tours Just for Members For more members-only programs, see pages 22 24. Inside Look Sketching Outdoors Tuesday, Dec 19 9:30 a.m. Bosch/Not Bosch Tuesday, Jan 16 9:30 a.m. Unveiling Titian Tuesday, Feb 13 9:30 a.m. 2 3
Contemporary Above: Friendship, love, desire: step into Keith Smith s world. Right: Explore the creative process of Spanish-born designer Patricia Urquiola. Marcel Duchamp and the Fountain Scandal Closes Dec 3 Anne d Harnoncourt Gallery 182 The final days of our celebration of the centennial of Duchamp s provocative and influential Fountain Philadelphia Assembled Closes Dec 10 Perelman Building Experience the Perelman Building as a civic stage where the city is performed Admission to the Perelman Building is Pay What You Wish through Dec 10. Textured Material: Contemporary Korean Art Through Jan Baldeck Gallery 238 Explore time-intensive techniques and the unique materials used by artists who cross artistic boundaries Patricia Urquiola: Between Craft and Industry Through Mar 4 Alter Gallery 176 Fusing the artisanal and the industrial, this acclaimed international designer creates cool, innovative objects for the home and office Design in Revolution: A 1960s Odyssey Opens Feb 3 Collab Gallery, Perelman Building See how designers, artists, and architects participated in the cultural changes of this tumultuous decade Keith Smith at Home Opens Feb 17 Levy Gallery, Perelman Building An exploration of Smith s mixed-media photographs and prints, and his specialty handmade artists books 4 5
In the Galleries Opposite, clockwise from top: The artist of this screen was one of the few Japanese painters represented at the Centennial Exhibition of 1876 in Fairmount Park. See this new acquisition by Shiokawa Bunrin in gallery 124. Join these brothers and explore The Art of the Peales in the American art galleries. Enjoy the elegant setting of a Drawing Room from a New York Town House. Behind the Scenes: Recently Conserved Korean Paintings Opens late Feb Baldeck Gallery 238 Discover the fascinating stories revealed during a recent conservation treatment of three Korean paintings Faith, Chivalry, and Seduction: A Selection of Northern Renaissance Prints and Paintings Through late Feb Park Family Gallery 219 Biblical stories, knights, and ladies fair are among the subjects portrayed in this installation The Art of the Peales Through spring Flammer Gallery 102, galleries 107 & 109 Delight in our unparalleled collection of works by America s first artistic dynasty, the Peale family Transplanting Traditions: Furniture from the Anne H. and Frederick Vogel III Collection Through spring Sherrerd Gallery 103 Explore the cultural diversity, regional differences, and colorful environment of the early American colonies The Artist, the Nude, and the Studio: Figure Drawings in Context Through Dec Korman Galleries 121 123 A selection of works celebrating the human figure, from the virtuoso anatomical accuracy typical of the old masters to more abstract investigations from the twentieth century John G. Johnson at Home Through spring Gallery 271 A selection of Italian and Spanish Renaissance textiles and embroideries from the Johnson collection Charm and Distinction: Sculpture from the Johnson Collection Through spring Gallery 273 Rarely seen sculptures that reveal the eclectic tastes of a turn-of-the-century Philadelphia collector A Teahouse for Philadelphia Through summer Galleries 241 243 We re celebrating our teahouse s one hundredth anniversary with a special installation of the tea utensils that arrived at the same time as Sunkaraku Chinese Temple Ceiling Ongoing Hollis Baldeck Gallery 239 Explore objects related to this fifteenth-century ceiling and Buddhist sculpture from the Ming Dynasty Drawing Room from a New York Town House Ongoing Gallery 265 Life during the Gilded Age Rodin s The Kiss Through 2018 Rodin Museum Discover what passion looks like in the hands of a master sculptor. This installation marks the one hundredth anniversary of Auguste Rodin s death. 6 7
Holidays We ve packed our calendar with merry events to keep you celebrating all month long. All programs included in the price of admission unless otherwise noted. For more information visit philamuseum.org/holidays. DIY Art Card-Making Station Wednesdays, Dec 6, 13, 20 & 27 5:30 7:30 p.m. Great Stair Hall Put last year s coal to good use and create handmade holiday greetings for everyone on your list. Performances This time of year brings holiday cheer and special hours. Please note that we ll be closing early at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, Dec 24, and will be open on Monday, Jan 1. Friday Nights Fridays in Dec 5:00 p.m. Great Stair Hall A month overflowing with festive music and craft cocktails: Dec 1 Ugly Sweater Party with Chaise Lounge Dec 8 Silver & Gold with Rhenda Fearrington Dec 15 Feliz Navidad with Radio Jarocho & Zenen Zeferino Dec 22 Bossa Nova Holiday with Jackie Ribas & the Carlos Almeida Quintet Music in the Galleries Meeting of the Masters Saturday, Dec 2 1:30, 2:15 & 3:00 p.m. Dorrance Galleries The Zorá String Quartet presents a contemplative program centered around a composition by Beethoven and a painting by Rogier van der Weyden. Caroling through the Galleries Sunday, Dec 10 1:30, 2:30 & 3:45 p.m. Meet in the Great Stair Hall The Pennsylvania Girlchoir, led by Melissa Keylock, performs a selection of traditional carols. Each performance is approximately 30 minutes. Final Fridays Get Your Om On Dec 29 5:00 p.m. Great Stair Hall Get blissed out with guided meditation, art making, yoga classes, and the funky and soulful stylings of Worldtown Soundsystem. Guided Tours Families Fairmount Park Historic Houses The Christmas Story in Art Saturdays & Sundays in Dec & daily Dec 26 31 Noon Meet in Lenfest Hall (West Entrance) Rediscover the story of Christmas through art in our collection. Family Festival: Hugs & Hygge Sunday, Dec 3 Performances: 11:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m. Warm up and get cozy at the Museum. Join a knitting circle, grab some hot chocolate, and bop along with UPenn a cappella group Off the Beat. Included in Pay What You Wish admission Holiday Open House Thursdays Sundays in Dec (closed Dec 24) & daily Dec 26 Jan 1 10:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Cedar Grove Imagine the holidays a century ago with seasonal decor at Cedar Grove. $8 (members free); included in the price of admission Winter Break Programs Tuesday Monday, Dec 26 Jan 1 Great Stair Hall Get some creative family time in before the end of the year: 11:00 a.m. Family Studio 3:00 p.m. 11:00 a.m. Family Gallery Tours Trolley Tour: A Festive Tradition Thursday Sunday, Dec 14 17 10:00 a.m. 12:30 p.m. & 1:30 4:00 p.m. Meet in Lenfest Hall (West Entrance) Tour three Fairmount Park historic homes and delight in unique yuletide decorations. $40 ($32 members); free for Museum Circle members ($500+) and above 8
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. For Dec listings, see the Holidays section or visit philamuseum.org/ fridaynights. 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. JD Walter and Orrin Evans Duo Jan 5 An intimate performance of progressive jazz vocals paired with piano. CNOTENYC Jan 12 This sax-driven organ trio is known for dynamic performances that effortlessly fuse jazz and R&B. The Dove & the Wolf Jan 19 This Philly-based Parisian duo crafts reflective songs characterized by hushed harmonies and the sounds of dream pop and old-school soft rock. Meeting of the Masters Saturday, Dec 2 1:30, 2:15 & 3:00 p.m. Dorrance Galleries See page 8. Uri Gurvich Feb 2 This saxophonist explores connections between cultures by blending the sounds of Israel with progressive jazz. Aaron Parnell Brown Feb 9 Get in the mood for love with a mix of 70s soul, romantic jazz, and original tunes to make you swoon. Martha Stuckey Feb 16 A theatrical evening of standards and originals with Red 40 frontwoman Martha Stuckey. Looking Back, Looking Forward Saturday, Feb 10 1:30, 2:15 & 3:00 p.m. Dorrance Galleries Works by Hieronymus Bosch and his followers set a stirring stage for performances by the Curtis Institute of Music. This program is presented in conjunction with Old Masters Now. Hear songs from Kinship, Uri Gurvich s latest release, on Feb 2. 10 Special Performances Included in the price of admission The Sound of Progress: Songs for John Henry Sunday, Jan 14 3:00 p.m. Great Stair Hall Inspired by the illustrations of Jerry Pinkney and the writings of Julius Lester, this performance explores the legend of John Henry through blues, hymns, work songs, and ragtime. Presented in collaboration with Philadelphia Jazz Project. 11
Final Fridays Last Fridays 5:00 p.m. Louder, livelier, looser Performance times vary throughout the evening Included in the price of admission philamuseum.org/fridaynights Join King Britt and friends for aural experiments that bridge the worlds of club, experimental, and global sounds. 12 Get Your Om On Weird Science King Britt Presents Dec 29 Jan 26 Feb 23 See page 8. Indulge your inner nerd with an evening devoted to experiments, discoveries, and art. The legendary DJ and producer presents an evening of interactions and experiences inspired by his personal history as an artist. This evening is presented in conjunction with Old Masters Now.
Talks & Tours Join inspiring walks and talks through the world of art. philamuseum.org/calendar In the Artist s Voice Talk about art with the people who make it. PHLA Events Programs related to Philadelphia Assembled. All events meet in the Perelman Building and are included in Pay What You Wish admission. PHLA Kitchen pricing varies per plate. Jas Knight Sunday, Jan 21 2:00 p.m. Dorrance Galleries This contemporary painter uses the styles and processes of the old masters to reflect on black experience. Included in the price of admission (space is limited; first come, first served) This program is presented in conjunction with Old Masters Now. PHLA Kitchen Closes Dec 10; Tuesday Sunday, 10:00 a.m. 2:30 p.m. Perelman Building Last chance to experience the Victory Menu, featuring culinary interpretations by local cooks and storytellers. Presented in collaboration with local culinary artists and the worker-cooperative W/N W/N Coffee Bar. On Climate Change Saturday, Dec 2 10:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. A panel discussion on climate change and sustainability in Philadelphia with PHLA collaborators, advocates, artists, and researchers. The Arnold Newman Lecture Keith Smith Saturday, Feb 17 2:00 p.m. Perelman Building The artist discusses his varied and experimental practice in photography, prints, and bookmaking with Amanda Bock (Honickman Assistant Curator of Photographs). Free ticket included in the price of admission This program is presented in conjunction with Keith Smith at Home. City Panorama Workshop Saturday, Dec 9 10:00 a.m. noon Help us create a new colorcoding system on our Panorama walls for neighborhoods profiled by banks and developers. Closing Celebration Sunday, Dec 10 10:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. It s time for the Perelman Building to say farewell to Philadelphia Assembled. We ll be celebrating and honoring PHLA collaborators with programs all day long. Inside Look: Old Masters Now Stories behind the works, from the people who know them best. All talks meet in Dorrance Galleries; included in the price of admission; first come, first served Additional talks will be held in the coming months. Members: For details on members-only talks, see page 23. Debuts and Discoveries from Storage Wednesday, Dec 6 6:00 p.m. Discover newly conserved paintings with Christopher Atkins (Mulroney Associate Curator of European Painting and Sculpture) and Lucia Bay (Project Assistant Conservator of Paintings). Sketching Outdoors with Constable, Courbet, and Monet Wednesday, Dec 20 6:00 p.m. & Saturday, Dec 23 2:00 p.m. Consider the challenges of painting outside with Jennifer Thompson (Drosdick Curator of European Painting & Sculpture & Curator of the John G. Johnson Collection). Between Our World and the Picture Wednesday, Jan 3 6:00 p.m. Explore how frames set the stage for paintings with Mark Tucker (Neubauer Family Director of Conservation). Bosch/Not Bosch Wednesday, Jan 17 6:00 p.m. & Saturday, Jan 20 2:00 p.m. Who made a painting, and how do we know? With Christopher Atkins and Mark Tucker. Keeping Up with El Greco Wednesday, Jan 31 6:00 p.m. Explore the Greek master s works from two different perspectives. Unveiling Titian Wednesday, Feb 14 6:00 p.m. & Saturday, Feb 17 2:00 p.m. Learn about the recently restored Archbishop Filippo Archinto with Teresa Lignelli. Community Conversations Open discussions about socially relevant topics. Arts Advocacy Wednesday, Jan 24 6:30 p.m. Gallery 169 In a politically charged climate, what role should the arts play? Included in Pay What You Wish admission Keeping Up with El Greco explores the Greek master s influences. 14 15
Guided Tours Included in the price of admission philamuseum.org /calendar For Members-Only Tours, see page 26. Trolley Tours Visit early American homes while we do the driving. Space is limited; book your spot in advance Fairmount Park Historic Houses philamuseum.org /historichouses Gallery Conversations Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays, Dec 1 16; Jan 4 Feb 24 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 Tours Tuesday Sunday Times vary Unlock the secrets of the Museum s expansive collection with these drop-in tours. A Festive Tradition Thursday Sunday, Dec 14 17 10:00 a.m. 12:30 p.m. & 1:30 4:00 p.m. Meet in Lenfest Hall (West Entrance) See page 9. Holiday Open House Thursdays Sundays in Dec (closed Dec 24) & daily Dec 26 Jan 1 10:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Cedar Grove See page 9. Rodin Museum Wednesday Monday Noon Experience one of the world s great collections of works by Auguste Rodin. rodinmuseum.org Peale and Washington s World Sunday, Feb 18 1:00 p.m. Explore The Art of the Peales and learn of the family s close connection to George Washington. Then head over to Cedar Grove and Woodford Mansion to see the homes of their political friends and foes. $40 ($32 members) Wednesday Nights 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 16 15 22 19
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+) The Extravagant Baroque Wednesday mornings: Jan 10, 17 & 24 9:30 11:00 a.m. OR Thursday afternoons: Jan 11, 18 & 25 1:00 2:30 p.m. Take in the opulence of life in the 1600s and early 1700s. Destination: Philadelphia Wednesday mornings, Feb 14, 21 & 28 9:30 11:00 a.m. OR Thursday afternoons: Feb 15, 22 & Mar 1 1:00 2:30 p.m. Explore the globe-trotting journeys artists and collectors made to bring art treasures to the City of Brotherly Love. Learn more about works like this in The Extravagant Baroque. Workshops Roll up your sleeves and create something beautiful. Included in the price of admission Second Saturday Sketch Saturdays: Dec 9, Jan 13 & Feb 10 10:00 a.m. noon Rodin Museum Drop in and draw from Auguste Rodin s masterpieces. Materials provided 18 19
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. Kids 12 and under are always free. philamuseum.org/families Family programs at the Philadelphia Museum of Art are generously supported by Harriet and Larry Weiss and Steve and Gretchen Burke. 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. Hugs & Hygge Sunday, Dec 3 Performances: 11:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m. See page 9. Wonderlandscapes Sunday, Jan 7 Get inspired by painted landscapes and create a wonderland of your own. Game Day Sunday, Feb 4 Performances: 11:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m. Creativity scores a touchdown this Super Bowl Sunday. Make art guided by games of chance and enjoy Almanac Dance Circus Theatre s performance, Scrimmage! Included in Pay What You Wish admission Family Festivals are generously supported by PNC Arts Alive. 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 No programs on Sunday, Dec 24. Museum Babies You re never too young to put on your arty pants and play with us. 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. Stroller Tours Second Wednesdays: Dec 13, Jan 10 & Feb 14 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. Gallery Sunday themes change monthly: Dec Be a Detective Jan Winter Windows Feb I Modern Art Baby Bird Playdate Every Friday 10:15 11:00 a.m. Best for toddlers Play at the Museum with your little ones and enjoy music, art making, and gallery walks. Studio Learning Young artists get to know the Museum inside and out during these classes. Registration for returning students begins Nov 28; registration for new students begins Dec 12. 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 $160 ($130 members) Masterpieces emerge when kids explore the galleries and get creative in the studios. Tuesday Ages 3 5 Jan 16 Mar 20 1:00 2:30 p.m. Wednesday Ages 3 5 Jan 17 Mar 21 1:00 2:30 p.m. Thursday Ages 3 5 Jan 18 Mar 22 1:00 2:30 p.m. Saturday Ages 3 4 Jan 20 Mar 24 10:30 a.m. noon 1:00 2:30 p.m. Ages 5 6 Jan 20 Mar 24 10:30 a.m. noon 1:00 2:30 p.m. Ages 7 8 Jan 20 Mar 24 10:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. 1:00 3:00 p.m. Ages 9 12 Jan 20 Mar 24 10:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. 1:00 3:00 p.m. 20 21
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. Dec Members- Only Tours For dates and times see page 26. All tours start in Lenfest Hall (West Entrance) unless otherwise noted. Free and open to all member levels. January and February tour topics can be found in the For Members mailings and online one month in advance. Book in advance to reserve your spot: 215-235-7469 or philamuseum.org /membership Introduction to the Collection An overview of some of our most renowned treasures. Third Wednesday of each month. A Christmas Story Celebrate the story of Christmas as told through art. Dining through the Ages Come and whet your appetite for all things food and art. Every Object Tells a Story Learn all about the most entertaining stories, anecdotes, and legends connected to our collection. 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. Member Appreciation Days Thursday Sunday, Nov 30 Dec 3 10:00 a.m. closing Main building Exclusive opportunities and offers designed just for you, including a Pop-Up Members Lounge. A Conversation with the Director Sunday, Dec 3 2:00 3:00 p.m. Perelman Auditorium, Perelman Building 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; ticket required How to Un-Confuse Confusing Art Thursday, Jan 11 2:00 p.m. OR Wednesday, Jan 31 6:00 p.m. Meet in Lenfest Hall (West Lobby) A lively, interactive tour that explores how to look at art in a new way. Members free; ticket required Inside Look: Old Masters Now Select Tuesdays 9:30 a.m. Dorrance Galleries An opportunity for members to experience the exhibition without the crowds. See page 15 for full description: Dec 19, 9:30 a.m. Sketching Outdoors Jan 16, 9:30 a.m. Bosch/Not Bosch Feb 13, 9:30 a.m. Unveiling Titian $30, ticket required; Patrons and above ($1,500+) may reserve up to two complimentary tickets Members Book Club Thursday, Feb 8 11:00 a.m. OR Saturday, Feb 10 2:00 p.m. Library, Perelman Building Old Masters, New World: America s Raid on Europe s Great Pictures by Cynthia Saltzman Get a backstage look at the cutthroat competition, intrigue, and financial maneuvering of collectors during the Gilded Age. Members free; ticket required Dining Perks Show your membership card and have a treat, on us. Dec Free holiday cookie with any purchase Museum Café Jan Free cup of soup with the purchase of a salad or sandwich Museum Café Feb Free bag of chips with the purchase of a salad or sandwich Museum Café Museum Circle Being part of the Museum Circle provides you with access to additional intimate and engaging programs. Space is limited; book your spot in advance. Trolley Tour: A Festive Tradition Thursday Sunday, Dec 14 17 10:00 a.m. 12:30 p.m. or 1:30 3:00 p.m. See page 9. Circle ($500+) and above; free ticket required Exclusive Look: Building the City Beautiful Saturday, Feb 24 11:00 a.m. Media Room, Perelman Building Author and historian David Brownlee discusses his latest Parkway discoveries and his book, Building a City Beautiful. Sustainer and above ($500+); free ticket required 22 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 Young Friends Holiday Meet-Up Friday, Dec 1 5:00 p.m. Pop-Up Members Lounge, Great Stair Hall Spiked hot chocolate, anyone? Grab your favorite ugly sweater and have a drink with us at Friday Nights: Ugly Sweater Party. See page 8. Free reservation required Focus Annual Purchase Party Wednesday, Dec 6 6:00 8:30 p.m. The Cohen Study Room & Skylit Atrium, Perelman Building Toast to a great year in photography and cast your ballot for your favorite new photography acquisition to enter the Museum s collection, purchased with funds contributed by Focus. Call 215-684-7722 to make your free reservation Young Friends Young Professionals Across Philadelphia Wednesday, Jan 24 6:00 p.m. Great Stair Hall Balcony A networking happy hour to connect with other young professionals committed to making a difference in our city. Free reservation required; public $5, includes general admission Young Friends Look Behind the Camera Friday, Feb 23 6:15 p.m. Meet in Lenfest Hall (West Entrance) Learn about our Photography Studio s efforts to advance the future of imaging with cuttingedge technology. Free reservation required; guest $5 Associates & Chairman s Council Unique opportunities for leadership-level members. Direct inquiries to 215-684-7766. Holiday Breakfast Boutique Saturday, Dec 2 9:00 11:00 a.m. Museum Store & Museum Café Enjoy a breakfast reception and shop the Store one hour before we re open to the public. Then stick around for our holiday programs. Associates and above ($2,500+) Nailed It: Behind the Scenes with Furniture Conservation Wednesday, Feb 7 6:00 8:00 p.m. Conservation Lab & Museum Café Hear from our expert conservators about what goes into the study, preservation, and restoration of our woodwork and furniture collection. Associate Sponsors and above ($5,000+) Firsthand Final Fridays Friday, Feb 23 5:00 8:00 p.m. Museum Café & Great Stair Hall Go behind the scenes of Final Fridays with Emily Schreiner (Zoë and Dean Pappas Curator of Education, Public Programs). Then experience one for yourself (see page 13). Associates and above ($2,500+) Show Your Love Before you ring in the New Year, consider making a taxdeductible gift to the Museum by Dec 31. Join, renew, upgrade or gift a membership, or make the arts a part of your legacy with a planned gift. To learn more or make a gift, contact the Development Office at giving@philamuseum.org or 215-684-7750. 24 25
December 1 Friday Member Appreciation Day 5:00 Holidays Ugly Sweater Party 2 Saturday Member Appreciation Day 9:00 Associate Members Breakfast Boutique ($2,500+) 10:00 Talks & Tours 5:00 PHLA Event 1:30, Holidays Music in 2:15 & the Galleries 3:00 3 Sunday Pay What You Wish Member Appreciation Day 10:00 Family Festival 3:00 Hugs & Hygge 2:00 Members Convo with the Director 6 Wednesday 10:15 Members A Christmas Story Tour 5:30 Holidays DIY Art 7:30 6:00 Talks & Tours Debuts & Discoveries 6:00 Focus Members 8:30 Purchase Party 7 Thursday 2:15 Members Every Object Tells a Story Tour 8 Friday 5:00 Holidays Silver & Gold 6:15 Members Dining through the Ages Tour 9 Saturday 10:00 Workshops 12:00 Rodin Sketch 10:15 Members A Christmas Story Tour 10 Sunday 11:00 Families Be a 3:00 Detective 1:30, Holidays Caroling 2:30 & through the Galleries 3:45 2:15 Members Every Object Tells a Story Tour 13 Wednesday 11:00 Families Stroller Tour 5:30 Holidays DIY Art 7:30 6:00 Dining Chef Demo: 8:00 Holiday Sweets 14 Thursday 10:00 & Holidays Festive 1:30 Tradition Trolley Tour 2:15 Members Dining through the Ages Tour 15 Friday 10:00 & Holidays Festive 1:30 Tradition Trolley Tour 5:00 Holidays Feliz Navidad 16 Saturday 10:00 & Holidays Festive 1:30 Tradition Trolley Tour 2:15 Members Every Object Tells a Story Tour 17 Sunday 10:00 & Holidays Festive 1:30 Tradition Trolley Tour 11:00 Families Be a 3:00 Detective 2:15 Members Dining through the Ages 19 Tuesday 9:30 Members Inside Look: Sketching Outdoors 20 Wednesday 2:15 Members Intro to the Collection Tour 5:30 Holidays DIY Art 7:30 6:00 Talks & Tours Constable, Courbet & Monet 21 Thursday 10:15 Members A Christmas Story Tour 22 Friday 10:15 Members Dining through the Ages Tour 5:00 Holidays Bossa Nova 23 Saturday Grove 4:00 Open House Story in Art Tour 2:00 Talks & Tours Constable, Courbet & Monet 24 Sunday Closing at 3:00 p.m. Story in Art Tour 26 Tuesday Grove 4:00 Open House 11:00 Holidays Winter 3:00 Break Programs 27 Wednesday Grove 4:00 Open House 11:00 Holidays Winter 3:00 Break Programs 5:30 Holidays DIY Art 7:30 28 Thursday Grove 4:00 Open House 11:00 Holidays Winter 3:00 Break Programs Dining 29 Friday Grove 4:00 Open House 11:00 Holidays Winter 3:00 Break Programs 5:00 Performances Final Fridays 30 Saturday Grove 4:00 Open House 11:00 Holidays Winter 3:00 Break Programs 31 Sunday Grove 4:00 Open House 11:00 Holidays Winter 3:00 Break Programs Our restaurant is temporarily closed due to the renovations underway in the main building. Grab a bite at one of our cafes, all operated by STARR Catering Group. Chef Demo: Holiday Sweets Wednesday, Dec 13 6:00 8:00 p.m. Museum Café $55 ($50 members) Chef Demo: For Chocolate Lovers Wednesday, Feb 14 6:00 8:00 p.m. Museum Café $55 ($50 members) For tickets, call 215-235-7469 or visit philamuseum.org/dining. 26 27
January 1 Monday We re open: 10:00 5:00 11:00 Holidays Winter 3:00 Break Programs 3 Wednesday 6:00 Talks & Tours Between Our World 4 Thursday 5 Friday 5:00 Performances Friday Nights 6 Saturday 7 Sunday Pay What You Wish 10:00 Family Festival 3:00 Wonderlandscapes 10 Wednesday 9:30 Courses Baroque 11:00 11:00 Families Stroller Tour 11 Thursday 1:00 Courses Baroque 2:30 2:00 Members Un-Confuse Art 12 Friday 5:00 Performances Friday Nights 13 Saturday 10:00 Workshops 12:00 Rodin Sketch 14 Sunday 11:00 Families 3:00 Winter Windows 3:00 Performances Sound of Progress 15 Monday We re open: 10:00 5:00 Pay What You Wish 10:00 Community Event 3:00 MLK Day of Service 16 Tuesday 9:30 Members Inside Look: Bosch/Not Bosch 17 Wednesday 9:30 Courses Baroque 11:00 6:00 Talks & Tours Bosch/Not Bosch 18 Thursday 1:00 Courses Baroque 2:30 19 Friday 5:00 Performances Friday Nights 20 Saturday 2:00 Talks & Tours Bosch/Not Bosch 21 Sunday 11:00 Families 3:00 Winter Windows 2:00 Talks & Tours Jas Knight 24 Wednesday 9:30 Courses Baroque 11:00 6:00 Young Friends Members Young Professionals 6:30 Talks & Tours Community Convo 25 Thursday 1:00 Courses Baroque 2:30 26 Friday 5:00 Performances Final Fridays 27 Saturday 28 Sunday 11:00 Families 3:00 Winter Windows 31 Wednesday 6:00 Talks & Tours El Greco 6:00 Members Un-Confuse Art Community Event MLK Day of Service Monday, Jan 15 10:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. Great Stair Hall Balcony Honor the memory of Martin Luther King Jr. with community service at the Museum. Join us as we make greeting cards to accompany meals that MANNA will deliver to those in need. Pay What You Wish Museum admission all day long 28 33
Love Is in the Air Rodin s Kiss Wednesday, Feb 14 10:00 a.m. p.m. Rodin Museum Bring your sweetheart to the Rodin Museum during extended evening hours this Valentine s Day. Add a bit of artistry to your romance with stories behind some of Auguste Rodin s most passionate works. February 1 Thursday 2 Friday 5:00 Performances Friday Nights 3 Saturday 4 Sunday Pay What You Wish 10:00 Family Festival 3:00 Game Day 7 Wednesday 6:00 Associate Sponsor 8:00 Members Nailed It ($5,000+) 8 Thursday 11:00 Members Book Club 9 Friday 5:00 Performances Friday Nights 10 Saturday 10:00 Workshops 12:00 Rodin Sketch 1:30, Performances 2:15 & Music in the Galleries 3:00 2:00 Members Book Club 11 Sunday 11:00 Families 3:00 I Modern Art 13 Tuesday 9:30 Members Inside Look: Unveiling Titian 14 Wednesday 9:30 Courses 11:00 Destination Philly 11:00 Families Stroller Tour 6:00 Dining Chef Demo: 8:00 For Chocolate Lovers 6:00 Talks & Tours Unveiling Titian 15 Thursday 1:00 Courses 2:30 Destination Philly 16 Friday 5:00 Performances Friday Nights 17 Saturday 2:00 Talks & Tours Keith Smith 2:00 Talks & Tours Unveiling Titian 18 Sunday 11:00 Families 3:00 I Modern Art 1:00 Trolley Tour Peale & Washington 19 Monday We re open: 10:00 5:00 21 Wednesday 9:30 Courses 11:00 Destination Philly 22 Thursday 1:00 Courses 2:30 Destination Philly 23 Friday 5:00 Associate 8:00 Members Firsthand Final Fridays ($2,500+) 5:00 Performances Final Fridays 6:00 Young Friends Members Look Behind the Camera 24 Saturday 11:00 Circle Members Exclusive Look ($500+) 25 Sunday 11:00 Families 3:00 I Modern Art 28 Wednesday 9:30 Courses 11:00 Destination Philly Pay What You Wish admission (members and their guests free*) *The first 100 members will receive a complimentary gift (limit one per membership) 30 31
Information Funding Old Masters Now: Celebrating the Johnson Collection Collection has been made possible by The Annenberg Foundation Fund for Major Exhibitions, The Robert Montgomery Scott Endowment for Exhibitions, The Women s Committee of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the Kowitz Family Foundation, Friends of Heritage Preservation, Lawrence H. and Julie C. Berger, The Jill and Sheldon Bonovitz Exhibition Fund, The Gloria and Jack Drosdick Fund for Special Exhibitions, The Harriet and Ronald Lassin Fund for Special Exhibitions, The Robert Lehman Foundation, James and Susan Pagliaro, Lyn M. Ross, and Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr LLP, and Joan F. Thalheimer. Support for the accompanying digital publication has been provided by Lois G. and Julian A. Brodsky, Martha Hamilton Morris and I. Wistar Morris III, an anonymous donor, and other generous individuals. Elkins Rice, 1939-41-62). Page 10: Photograph by Simon Yu. Page 15: Lamentation, early 1570s, by El Greco (John G. Johnson Collection, 1917, cat. 807. Page 18: Still Life with Terms and a Bust of Ceres, c. 1630, by Frans Snyders (Purchased with the W. P. Wilstach Fund, W1899-1-4). Page 21: Photograph by Elizabeth Leitzell. Page 25: We wish you love & joy & peace in the New Year!, late 20th century, by Lynne Clibanoff (Gift of Ron Rumbord, 2008-276-4). Page 29: Love (Martin Luther King, Jr.), date unknown, by Elijah Pierce (The Jill and Sheldon Bonovitz Collection). Page 30: Copy of Rodin s The Kiss, carved inmarble 1929 by Henre Gréber, after Auguste Rodin (Rodin Museum,Philadelphia: Bequest of Jules E. Mastbaum, F1929-7-62). 1017-10015 Hours 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. Main building 10:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Open until p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays Closed Mondays Perelman Building 10:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Closed Mondays Rodin Museum 10:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Closed Tuesdays 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. Fairmount Park Historic Houses Cedar Grove Dec 1 Jan 1 10:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Closed: Sunday, Dec 24 & Jan 2 Apr 5 Mount Pleasant Closed for general maintenance 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. Marcel Duchamp and the Fountain Scandal is made possible by the Young Friends of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Philadelphia Assembled is made possible by the William Penn Foundation, The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage, The Daniel W. Dietrich II Fund for Contemporary Art, Wyncote Foundation, The Arlin and Neysa Adams Endowment Fund, Nancy M. Berman and Alan Bloch, Lynne and Harold Honickman, Mr. and Mrs. Milton S. Schneider, Constance and Sankey Williams, the Mondriaan Fund, Lyn M. Ross, and The Netherland-America Foundation. The views expressed as part of Philadelphia Assembled are representative of the project s collection conception and production and are not, necessarily, the views of the Museum or any other individual involved.other generous donors. Patricia Urquiola: Between Craft and Industry is made possible by Lisa Roberts and David Seltzer, Poor Richard s Charitable Trust, and Haworth. Additional support is provided by Collab and other generous supporters.. Support for Cy Twombly s Iliad has been provided by The Daniel W. Dietrich II Fund for Excellence in Contemporary Art. Holidays at the Museum are made possible by TD Charitable Foundation and L.F. Driscoll, with additional support from The Berlin Steel Construction Company, R. A. Kennedy & Sons, Inc., D. M. Sabia & Company, Inc., and other generous donors. Seasonal decor generously provided by IBEW, Local 98, Dougherty Electric, Inc., PMC Property Group, and The Women s Committee of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Credits as of October 13, 2017 Accessibility 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. All details of artwork in this brochure are from the collection of the Philadelphia Museum of Art unless otherwise noted. Cover: Winter Coast, 1890, by Winslow Homer (John G. Johnson Collection, 1917, cat. 1994). Inside cover: In the Luxembourg Gardens, 1879, by John Singer Sargent (John G. Johnson Collection, 1917, cat. 1080). Page 3: Portrait of a Young Gentelman, 1474, by Antonello da Messina (John G. Johnson Collection, 1917, cat. 159). Page 4: Book Number 82, Keith Smith at Home, 1982, by Keith Smith (Collection of the artist, courtesy of Bruce Silverstein Gallery, New York). Page 5: Patricia Urquiloa in her studio, photograph by Marco Craig Marco Craig. Page 7: Rocks, 1870, by Shiokawa Bunrin (Purchased with the Hollis Fund for East Asian Art Acquisitions, 2016-194-8); Staircase Group (Portrait of Raphaelle Peale and Titian Ramsay Peale I), 1795, by Charles Willson Peale (The George W. Elkins Collection, E1945-1-1); Drawing Room from a Town House: 901 Fifth Avenue, New York City, 1923, designed by the firm of Maison Carlhain (Bequest of Eleanore 2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway Philadelphia, PA 19130 philamuseum.org Join the Conversation 32 33
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