Events & Activities
Lectures
Seating for lectures is available on a first-come, first-seated basis.
Free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.
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Kimono Evolution: The Japanese Character of Silk
September 8, 12:30pm
Members of Japanese Culture Club of Arizona present the development of the kimono, covering the last 150 years. Examine original and beautifully preserved wedding and ceremonial kimonos dating back to the mid- to late 19th century, and consider how opening to the West influenced Japan's textile design and garment construction. A rare opportunity to view exquisite objects from a private collection not previously displayed publicly!
Included with Museum admission or free for Museum Members. For optional luncheon, call (602) 307-2011. Presented by the Museum's Arizona Costume Institute |
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20/20: Two Photography Dealers’ Visions
September 29, 7pm
Lisa Sette and Terry Etherton - two internationally known photography dealers based in Arizona for over 20 years - engage in a lively discussion about how their passion for photography led them to opening and sustaining galleries, their favorite photographs, the photography market then and now, the art-fair experience from the dealer's point of view, and advice for building a collection.
Presented by the Museum's In Focus |
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Photographic Fantasies
October 9, 2pm
Robert and Shana ParkeHarrison construct fantasies in the guise of environmental performances for the protagonists of their photographic images. Join the artists as they discuss how they combine elaborate sets with vast landscapes to address issues surrounding man's relationship to the earth, technology and the human condition.
Included with Museum admission or free for Museum Members. |
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History in a Jewel Box
October 13, 12:30pm
Whether influenced by superstition, hedonism or social significance, the seemingly innate human drive toward adornment has made jewelry one of the oldest forms of art-making. Dee Isham, touring docent at Phippen Museum of Art, explores the history and influences of jewelry in western civilization and art history.
Included with Museum admission or free for Museum Members. For optional luncheon, call (602) 307-2011. Presented by the Museum's Arizona Costume Institute |
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An Evening with Peter Wegner
October 13, 7pm
Wegner, the artist responsible for the magnificent Guillotine of Sunlight, Guillotine of Shade given to the Museum last year and installed in the Katz Wing for Modern Art, discusses this luscious yet austere installation. He also speaks about his rich and varied body of work that includes painting, photography, collage, print, books and large-scale installations. Often slyly funny and drawing on common or found materials, Wegner's work explores and challenges the systems and standards by which we understand the world around us.
Presented by the Museum's Contemporary Forum; Sponsored by Bentley Gallery/Bentley Projects |
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Extending the Runway: Tatiana Sorokko Style
November 3, 7pm
Do not miss this special program!
Tatiana Sorokko, model and contributing editor to Harper's Bazaar, discusses her vintage clothing collection on view. Hear more about her life in the glamorous world of high fashion, her unique approach to style and stories about individual ensembles in the exhibition. Stay for Q&A with Ms. Sorokko after the talk. |
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Color Trends: Unlocking The Code
November 10, 12:30pm
From interior design to fashion to automotive, learn how color trends develop. Laurie Clark, senior designer account executive for The Sherwin-Williams Company, explains how color designers interpret, create, forecast and select colors and are influenced by social issues, politics, the environment, the economy and cultural diversity.
Included with Museum admission or free for Museum Members. For optional luncheon, call (602) 307-2011. Presented by the Museum's Arizona Costume Institute |
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Veteran in a New Field: Winslow Homer and the Civil War
November 11, 3pm
Before modern media, visual artists were called upon to inspire patriotism and portray the cost of freedom. In honor of Veterans Day, Sarah Moore, associate professor of art history at the University of Arizona, looks at how Winslow Homer's images of battle, the daily lives of soldiers and the war's aftermath made Civil War-era America mindful of that cost. Join us for light refreshments after the talk.
Free and open to the public. Presented by the Museum's Friends of European Art |
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Burlesque
November 13, 10:30am
Join ACI Nouveau and local burlesque troupe Scandalesque for a morning of glitter and feather fans! National artist Catherine D'lish, famous for the intricacy of her elaborate stage costumes and for working with superstar Dita von Teese, speaks about the art of burlesque costume design and show garments from her collection.
Included with Museum admission or free for Museum Members. Presented by the Museum's Arizona Costume Institute Nouveau |
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Directors on Directing
November 17, 7pm
Directors set direction. In museums, directors wield great influence on what is collected, how it is presented, the building it lives in and how the museum interacts with its community. Join a moderated discussion between Jim Enyeart, former director of the Center for Creative Photography, and Jim Ballinger, director of Phoenix Art Museum, as they reveal the tough decisions, goals, challenges, disappointments and quirks of setting direction for cultural institutions.
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ArtBreak Gallery Talks
Informal, 30-minute presentations are given by docents, staff or guest speakers in the Museum’s galleries.
Included with Museum general admission or free for Members, unless otherwise noted.
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Inspirations and Influences
To Be Determined
July 1 - September 26
Wednesdays - Sundays, 1pm Wednesdays, 6pm Museum docents complement Cézanne and American Modernism's audioguide with these daily 20-minute talks. Consider how artists find inspiration in the work of predecessors and peers, learning and adapting to create individual styles. These focused conversations explore pairs of artworks in the exhibition, discovering relationships among artists, collectors, critics and teachers. |
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Extending the Runway
September 29, 7pm
Curator of Fashion Design Dennita Sewell explores the stunning couture of Tatiana Sorokko - international supermodel, style correspondent and collector. The historically important collection spans the 20th century and includes works by Mariano Fortuny, Jeanne Paquin, Cristóbal Balenciaga, Madame Grès, Pierre Balmain, James Galanos, Gianfranco Ferré, Jean Paul Gaultier, Vivienne Westwood, Azzedine Alaïa, Yohji Yamamoto and Ralph Rucci, among others.
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Drawing with Wire
October 6, Noon
The Museum's collection of Japanese cloisonné tells the story of the early beginnings of the craft in the 1830s until today. Using works from the collection, independent scholar and collector Waynor Rogers discusses each phase of Japanese cloisonné, emphasizing the effects of the opening of Japan to the West, the Industrial Revolution, the Japanese aesthetic and modern production.
Due to renovations, this talk is held in the Museum's Orientation Theatre. Presented by the Museum's Asian Arts Council |
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So… What Exactly Am I Looking At?
October 6, 7pm
Lauren Wolchik, curatorial intern, explores three visual phenomena in the Museum's contemporary collection. Discover the histories behind and illusions within three optically intriguing works by Josef Albers, Bridget Riley and Jesús Raphael Soto.
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Object of the Month
Learn more about key works in the Museum’s collection every Thursday at 11:30am.
Included with Museum general admission; always free for Members.