Events & Activities

Sketching in the Galleries

September 11, 11am - 4pm

Celebrate Cézanne and American Modernism by exploring the universally acclaimed "father of modern art" and the Post-Impressionist style that made him famous. During this day-long discovery, participate at different drawing stations - including still-lifes, live models and in-gallery work-stops - to become intimately acquainted with Cézanne's legacy on American modernists and contemporary art-making techniques.

Pencil media only; no easels. Drawing pads must be 18" × 24" or smaller, or pick them up at the Museum. Facilitated by an artist/teacher.

The Art of Writing

October 6, 6:30pm

Celebrate The Big Read at the Museum with Desert Sleuths Sisters in Crime!

Ideas for short stories are everywhere. Perhaps the important thing, then, is not in knowing where to look for an idea, but how to look. Join us in the Lemon Art Research Library for this discussion, book-signing and workshop using the Museum's collections for inspiration!

Contributors to the anthology How NOT to Survive the Holidays discuss the art of crafting a short story. The anthology features 18 short mystery stories by local authors and members of Sisters in Crime, ranging from the humorous to the noir. Authors appearing include: Susan Budavari, Howard Carron, Suzanne Flaig, Lori Hines, Deborah J. Ledford, Merle McCann, Chantelle Aimée Osman, R. K. Olson, Nancy Redd, Judy Starbuck and JoAnne Zeterberg.

The Big Read is presented locally by the West Valley Arts Council in partnership with the Maricopa County Library District. The Big Read is an initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with the Institute of Museum and Library Services and Arts Midwest.

There Will Be a Quiz!

October 9, 10:30am - Noon

Why does one photograph look different from another? Learn to identify and understand a variety of photographic processes - historic and contemporary - and know what you are seeing! Experts Jeremy Rowe and Rebecca Senf, Ph.D., lead you through a hands-on workshop of close-up observation and explanation of original photographs, from tintypes to Polaroids. The morning culminates in a fun quiz to test your eye.

Cost: $15 Museum Members, $20 non-members. Pre-registration required; click here for online registration. For more information, call (602) 307-2054.

Arts Engagement Program

October 7, 11:30am - December 16, 2:30pm

Do you know someone who is affected by Alzheimer's disease? This innovative, six-part program actively engages adults with mild to moderate dementia and their care partners with the arts.

Cost: $100 Museum Members, $175 non-members; includes luncheon for two, six interactive programs with specially trained staff, a one-year General Membership for non-members, and all materials. For more information or to enroll for the fall session, call (602) 307-2032.

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