Learn about the time-honored practice of yoga through yoga postures with Dhyana Yoga among the beauty of the Museum’s collection.
Two classes offered each Wednesday – 6:00 and 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Nights are “Pay What You Wish” Museum Admission- Wednesday, October 22, 2014, Starts at 6:00 p.m., and 7:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, October 29, 2014, Starts at 6:00 p.m., and 7:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, November 5, 2014, Starts at 6:00 p.m., and 7:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, November 12, 2014, Starts at 6:00 p.m., and 7:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, November 19, 2014, Starts at 6:00 p.m., and 7:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, November 26, 2014, Starts at 6:00 p.m., and 7:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, December 3, 2014, Starts at 6:00 p.m., and 7:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, December 10, 2014, Starts at 6:00 p.m., and 7:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, December 17, 2014, Starts at 6:00 p.m., and 7:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, December 24, 2014, Starts at 6:00 p.m., and 7:00 p.m.
Featuring works by such artists as Van Eyck, Rembrandt, Monet, Picasso, and others, “The Masterpieces” tour delivers just that—a look at some of the collection’s greatest treasures.
- Wednesday, October 22, 2014, Starts at 6:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, October 29, 2014, Starts at 6:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, November 5, 2014, Starts at 6:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, November 12, 2014, Starts at 6:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, November 19, 2014, Starts at 6:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, November 26, 2014, Starts at 6:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, December 3, 2014, Starts at 6:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, December 10, 2014, Starts at 6:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, December 17, 2014, Starts at 6:00 p.m.
Join us for short performances that blend poetry, dialogue, dance, and photography. SCRAP Performance Group, an experimental dance theater company, will present an excerpt from their upcoming production LEDA, an original theatrical work created by Myra Bazell and Madison Cario with performances by Mary Remy and Myra Bazell.
- Wednesday, October 22, 2014, Starts at 6:00 p.m., and 7:00 p.m.
Starts at 6:30 p.m.
See the museum’s collection like never before: through drawing and dance! Join us for a series of interpretive exercises—led by Leah Stein of the Leah Stein Dance Company, Drexel University Professor Jacklynn Niemiec, and Kelly Baldwin Heid of the PMA—that explore the many ways of expressing the way art moves us.
Enjoy a pre-bedtime story, art project, and imaginative play in the galleries. Pajamas welcome!
Wednesday Nights are “Pay What You Wish” Museum Admission.- Trick or Treat Edition
- Wednesday, October 29, 2014, Starts at 5:30 p.m.
- Black Meets White by Justine Fontes
- Wednesday, November 5, 2014, Starts at 5:30 p.m.
- Mr. Wuffles! by David Weisner
- Wednesday, December 3, 2014, Starts at 5:30 p.m.
Starts at 6:00 p.m.
Myths, monsters, and gods, oh my! Dr. Sketchy’s Anti-Art School returns and they’re bringing ancient Greece and Rome with them. Be there as amazing costumes bring your favorite mythology creatures to life. It’s a night of live figure drawing sure to please mortals and gods alike. No drawing experience necessary. Use our drawing supplies or feel free to bring your own. Dry materials only please.
Starts at 6:30 p.m.
Enjoy a tour of the Paul Strand: Master of Modern Photography exhibition with curators Peter Barberie, the Brodsky Curator of Photographs, Alfred Stieglitz Center and Amanda Bock, Exhibition Assistant Curator. Discover the process of creating a major exhibition from its inception to the galleries you walk through.
In this drop-in program, craft handmade objects or make art amid the Museum’s collection. Projects vary from sketching or knitting in the galleries to building a Lego mansion or creating a puzzle. Make Stuff programs are perfect for anyone looking for a relaxed, creative atmosphere.
- Black and White Inspiration
- Wednesday, November 5, 2014, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Create your own interpretation of photographer Paul Strand's black and white portraits.
- Wednesday, November 5, 2014, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
- Sketching in the Galleries
- Wednesday, November 12, 2014, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Be an artist for a day! "Draw" inspiration from the artwork on view and let your imagination run wild. Paper and pencils will be provided.
- Wednesday, November 12, 2014, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
- Design Challenge
- Wednesday, November 19, 2014, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Be inspired by the 2014 Collab Student Design Competition and challenge yourself to create your own chair for your ideal home. Materials will be provided.
- Wednesday, November 19, 2014, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
- Holiday Card Making
- Wednesday, November 26, 2014, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
- Wednesday, December 3, 2014, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
- Wednesday, December 10, 2014, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
- Wednesday, December 17, 2014, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Create your own masterful holiday card for a loved one this season. Art making supplies will be provided.
- Wednesday, December 17, 2014, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
- Wednesday, December 10, 2014, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
- Wednesday, December 3, 2014, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
- Wednesday, November 26, 2014, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
It’s kind of like…Where's Waldo meets the Museum's masterpieces. Actually, that is exactly what it is like. It's a scavenger hunt! Spend an hour or so on Wednesday Nights looking closely at art with friends and family to win prizes. With themes changing monthly, there is always something new to find with the Wednesday Night Look Around!
- Eating
- Wednesday, November 19, 2014, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
- Stars
- Wednesday, December 17, 2014, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
The intimate, 90-minute classes will offer participants first-hand tutorials on global cuisine. Executive Chef Gerald Drummond, accompanied by guest chefs from the Stephen Starr restaurant group, will lead the demonstrations for each class and assistant chefs will be on hand to offer extra attention and to help with techniques. Each participant will sample the food created during the class and will received recipes for all dishes, as well as a special parting gift.
- Holiday Leftovers
- Wednesday, November 19, 2014, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Transform your Holiday Left Overs into a brand new meal.
- Wednesday, November 19, 2014, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
- Holiday Sweets
- Wednesday, December 17, 2014, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Nothing says the Holidays like the perfect sweet treat. Learn how to bake with Chef Gerald Drummond.
- Wednesday, December 17, 2014, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
- Spanish Tapas
- Wednesday, January 21, 2015, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Escape the cold with a taste of sunny Spain! In this Chef Demonstration, you’ll learn how to make popular Spanish tapas, sophisticated small plates that are sure to delight dinner guests and to elevate your own at home noshing. Designed to be enjoyed in just a few bites, tapas are the perfect way to incorporate bold flavors into your home cooking.
- Wednesday, January 21, 2015, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
- Speak Easy Cocktails
- Wednesday, February 18, 2015, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Tap into Philadelphia’s colorful Prohibition-era history with a lesson in the art of craft cocktails and spiked punches at this Chef Demonstration. Bring the speakeasy to your dining room with these vintage recipes for a swanky at home cocktail hour.
- Wednesday, February 18, 2015, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
‘Tis the season to be merry—pull out that ugly holiday sweater and join us for an evening of festive programs. Enjoy a spread of cheerful treats in the Great Stair Hall or try your hand at making something warm in our knitting circle (expert knitters will be on hand to assist). Venture into the galleries and seek out the joyful sounds of singing as we welcome a cappella groups to sing carols and modern tunes.
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
The Museum welcomes photographers of all ages from local camera clubs and communities to explore the exhibition Paul Strand: Master of Modern Photography. Starting at 5:30 p.m., join us in the Great Stair Hall to connect with local photographers and curators Peter Barberie and Amanda Bock, as they discuss their vision for the exhibition from start to finish.
7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Join photojournalist David Maialetti from the Philadelphia Inquirer as he shares his photographs from Luzzara, Italy, and connects his experiences to those of Paul Strand's.
5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Get centered before midnight at the museum. Learn about the time-honored practice of yoga through meditative exercises, yoga postures, and breathing techniques among the beauty of the Museum’s collection. After a peaceful stretch, participate in a hands-on art making activity to set an intention for the new year. Henna tattoos, themed tours, and specialty healthy menu items will be available throughout the night. Don’t forget to bring your yoga mat and wear white.
Starts at 6:30 p.m.
Author, poet, and emcee Lyrispect presents some of the finest writers, musicians, and performers in the tri-state area to guide us through an honest, engaging, and celebratory journey of the African-American experience using pervasive themes from the featured artists in the exhibition Represent: 200 Years of African American Art.
Join us for an evening of activities inspired by Japanese art and culture. Hear the melodic sounds of the shakuhachi, a Japanese flute, as played by Chris Merwin. Try your hand at the ancient practice of origami, and transform a piece of paper into a colorful flower or animal. Finally, watch the University of Pennsylvania Kendo Club demonstrate the "way of the sword," a Japanese martial art using traditional weapons and armor.
- Make Stuff: origami
- Wednesday, February 25, 2015, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
- Penn Kendo Club demonstrations
6:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. - Japanese flute performance
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. - Penn Kendo Club demonstrations
7:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
