
June 5, 2009 - August 9, 2009
Form in Art is a touchable exhibition of works of art by legally blind adult students who take part in an intensive art course at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Offered since 1971, the Form in Art course combines art history lectures, visual descriptions and Touch Tours of the permanent collections, and studio art instruction by practicing professional artists, bringing the experience of visual art appreciation and production to a broader audience.
For more information, call (215) 684-7606.
Accessibility: Designated accessible parking, barrier-free entrance, wheelchairs, phones, water fountains, and restrooms. Assistive listening devices, sign language interpreters, large-print and braille materials, and Touch Tours available upon request; call (215) 684-7602, TTY (text telephone) (215) 684-7600.
Form in Art is supported by The Women’s Commitee of the Philadelphia Museum of Art and the Betty Harbison Memorial Fund. Accessible Programs for individuals with disabilities at the Philadelphia Museum of Art are made possible by grants from the Independence Foundation, the Joseph Kennard Skilling Foundation, the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, and many generous donors.
For more information, please contact the Division of Education by phone at (215) 684-7580, by fax at (215) 236-4063, or by e-mail at .