Events & Activities

Carnivale!

February 12, 7pm

Celebrate Valentine's Day weekend with other Friends (and lovers!) of European Art at Carnivale! Like Italian revelers who hid their identities wearing costumes and masks during carnival season, guests are encouraged to be equally imaginative and mysterious. Design your own mask, or one is provided. Keep your friends guessing as you enjoy delightful food and drink provided by Santa Barbara Catering, outbid other masked strangers shopping for artwork and antiques in the silent auction, and dance to the magical music of the great party band Snake Eyes.

Tickets: $150; $100 for Young Collectors aged 40 and under. For more information and reservations, call (602) 307-2040. All proceeds from this year's event support Cézanne and American Modernism.

Christian Dior: A Feminine World

February 13, 11am - 1pm

In 1947 Christian Dior rocked the fashion world with his New Look which dominated post-war fashion and firmly secured the name of his house in the minds of the public and the industry. He drew on historical models of femininity and utilized the unique skills of Parisian haute couture in textiles, embroidery, cutting and sewing techniques to produce stunning designs that captured the new mood of optimism after the war. Dior also designed and marketed ready-made luxe lines and broke new ground by creating and controlling innovative licensing agreements for all Dior products, from perfume to stockings, jewelry, bathing suits and even men's ties.

Join us for a special lecture by Dr. Alexandra Palmer, Sr. Curator of Textiles and Costume, Royal Ontario Museum, a leading expert on haute couture. This Illustrated lecture presents new research from her most recent publication, Dior (2009). Dr. Palmer will be joined by special guest Julie Hughes, a model for Christian Dior at the height of his popularity from 1949-1951.

Lecture followed by luncheon and viewing of original Christian Dior couture designs from the Museum's fashion design collection.

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A Night of Stars: Contemporary Forum Art Auction and Dinner

February 20, 5pm

The Contemporary Forum Art Auction, which has grown to be the most prestigious auction of its kind in the state, features local and nationally recognized artists. The live and silent auctions feature a wide variety of contemporary artwork including ceramics, painting, mixed media, photography, sculpture and glass.

This year's event honors collector Bobbie Haas and artist Jim Waid for their contributions and support to Contemporary Forum and the Museum.

The festivities begin at 5pm with a cocktail reception and silent auction. The live auction, conducted by premier auctioneer Letitia Frye, begins at 7pm and is followed by dinner.

Cost: $200 per person; $2000 or $3000 for tables of 10. For more information and to view the artwork, visit www.contemporaryforum.org or call (602) 307-2029.

Arts & Flowers

March 4, 2pm - March 7, 5pm

Phoenix Art Museum's sixth annual Arts & Flowers® once again fills the galleries with the scent and color of spring! Over 60 floral designers and garden-club members interpret artworks and spaces in the Museum in spectacular floral arrangements. Designs are judged by a team of professional floral judges and Museum curators, as well as visitors.

The opening lecture and luncheon features Tucson author Scott Calhoun, author of five critically acclaimed books on gardens, who speaks on Envisioning Your Garden through Photography. Other events throughout the weekend include floral-design and photography workshops, a garden tour, and opportunities to meet the designers at our monthly First Friday celebration and on Sunday afternoon.

Arts & Flowers is included with Museum admission or free for Museum Members. Tickets for the luncheon and workshops are available on Phoenix Art Museum League's Web site in January. For more information, visit www.phxartmuseumleague.org or call (602) 307-2050.

CLICK HERE FOR ARTS & FLOWERS 2009 IMAGES

Devoured

March 13, 11am - 4pm
March 14, 11am - 4pm

This two-day celebration of savory food, wine, and inspirational art features independent Phoenix restaurants, wineries from around the world, food and art seminars and demonstrations by culinary leaders. Devoured is a premium gourmet experience showcasing the vast talents of Phoenix's best chefs, restaurateurs, food producers and vintners who delight food aficionados and satisfy the demand for local fresh.

Devoured is an annual culinary event hosted by the Museum, Local First Arizona and R Entertainment Co.

Tickets start at $65. To purchase tickets, click here.

West Select

March 19, 6:30pm

Join the Museum's Western Art Associates at this festive evening and help choose the next work of art to be added to the Western American collection! Enjoy food, drink, live music and exceptional art representing a variety of contemporary and historical Western American styles at this biennial event. All attendees vote for their favorite item from among several works of art, with the winner becoming the Museum's newest acquisition.

Cost: $95; dress is casual. For information, call (602) 307-2070.