Events & Activities

Workshops, Demos, and Discussions

All activities are FREE unless otherwise noted!

Museum Workshops

	Just What Is a "Creative Photograph," Anyway? March 3, 7pm Ansel Adams is considered a fine art photographer, whose work is celebrated by museums, coveted by collectors and prized in the marketplace. In some ways, photography is the most accessible art medium - as we all use cameras - but its relationship to technology may also make it confusing. Norton Family Assistant Curator of Photography Rebecca Senf, Ph.D., answers questions such as, "What is an 'original' or 'creative' photograph?," "What happens in the darkroom?" and "What is the difference between one print and the next?" with hands-on and illustrative materials.
	Sketching in the Galleries February 13, 10am - Noon March 6, 10am - Noon April 10, 10am - Noon 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. Included with Museum general admission.
	Arts Engagement Program February 11, 1pm - April 22, 3pm 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 spring session, call (602) 307-2032.

ASU Workshops

The Art of the Human Experience

February 18, 1pm - April 29, 3pm

In this six-part workshop, consider how artists have interpreted common human experiences in their works. While some take everyday objects and turn them into art, others seek to capture and interpret our day-to-day lives or the passing of time. With this concept in mind, contemplate provocative questions, explore the Museum's collection, visit four special exhibitions and create an altered book to discover art in life and life in art.

Cost: $65 for Museum Members, $80 for non-members; includes materials. This program for adults aged 50+ is limited to 20 participants and takes place at Phoenix Art Museum. For more information or to enroll, contact ASU's Lifelong Learning program (after January 4) at (602) 543-6440 or visit http://lifelonglearning.asu.edu.

Book Covers Book Club

Meet us in the Lemon Art Research Library for this monthly drop-in program led by the Museum's librarian. No advance reading required! Included with Museum general admission; always free for Members.

	Oeuvre the River and through the Woods February 17, 6pm Along with his definitive body of landscape images, Ansel Adams also developed a rich philosophy about photography. Look at some of the Library's collection of Adams's images, and consider some of his best quotes to see if they are tools to "see" both the forest and the trees!
	Jars of Clay March 17, 6pm Lemon Art Research Library pays tribute to the Bialac collection of Yixing teaware on view beginning February 20 with a look at the colorful history of tea. Discuss tea, the beverage; tea, the ritual; and all its accoutrements!
	The Lady Is a Vamp April 21, 6pm Limited resources during World War II led to creative designs in the field of fashion. Afterwards, new materials and machines allowed designers to take those ventures to even greater heights. Learn more about how fashion evolved during and after the War as seen in our fashion exhibition In the Mood.