The aim of the Slow Art movement is to break with the often frenetic pace of modern life to simply enjoy works of art in a deliberate and unhurried fashion. Slow Art at the Modern invests in this pause with a 30-minute spotlight tour focusing on one work of art. Led by a Modern docent the third Friday of each month, Slow Art at the Modern begins at 5:30 pm.
Third Fridays, 5:30 pm
This concert has been cancelled. Alex Zhang Hungtai show postponed: Unfortunately Alex is dealing with a broken wrist and is postponing all performances until 2019 to allow time to heal. Our best wishes for a quick recovery to Alex and please keep an eye out for a possible make-up show and additional programming at the Modern from Fortress Presents in the coming months!
Gingger Shankar is a singer, violinist and composer, and was born into one of the world’s most acclaimed and influential musical families. Her accomplishments include working with top producers and film composers including Mel Gibson, The Smashing Pumpkins, Trent Reznor, Mike Nichols, Mike Myers, and James Newton Howard. In 2011 she was chosen as one of Filmmaker Magazine’s ‘25 New Faces to Watch’, as well as becoming a member of the Advisory Board for the Sundance Film Festival. Gingger composed music for the critically acclaimed 2011 Sundance U.S.
Montreal's Helena Deland writes songs that are a testimony of a given time or place, converting her memories to something that sounds, in a word, unforgettable. A myriad of influences filter in and out of her writing, from '60's Parisian pop to indie folk to fuzz rock. She describes her songwriting as a collection of 'unsent letters,' perhaps fueling her self coined genre, 'sincere pop.' Helena captures the unapologetic aspects of womanhood the world needs today, highlighting powerful femininity in her vocals and refined writing in her unique lyrical choices.
Learn with local artists as they lead informal basic drawing classes in the galleries. This free class is open to adults at all skill levels—just bring a sketchbook and pencils. Registration is not required, but participants should sign in at the information desk. 2-3:30 pm
The Museum will be FREE and open to the public from 10 am to 5 pm for SPRING BREAK MONDAY.
Take advantage of working from the model with artists Christian Fagerlund and Jamison LeBlanc in this life drawing class exploring the works of Ron Mueck and figures in the permanent collection
Thursdays, March 8-April 12; 6-9 pm
Class is full. Please email educators@themodern.org to be added to the waitlist.
Learn with local artists as they lead informal basic drawing classes in the galleries. This free class is open to adults at all skill levels—just bring a sketchbook and pencils. Registration is not required, but participants should sign in at the information desk. 2-3:30 pm
Learn with local artists as they lead informal basic drawing classes in the galleries. This free class is open to adults at all skill levels—just bring a sketchbook and pencils. Registration is not required, but participants should sign in at the information desk. 2-3:30 pm
25 Pages Zine Competition!
noon-4 pm
Artists Randy Guthmiller, Shasta Haubrich, and Lisa Huffaker challenge kids to design zine pages in response to works in the Modern’s collection. There will be a frenzy of art materials and competitive energy! Children can scan and submit their designs for consideration for the Modern’s fifth edition of 25 Pages, which will be available to kids visiting the Modern in the new year. This program is FREE and open to children of all ages. All materials are provided.
