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Hear from Director Marla Price about her longtime relationship with Sean Scully and what it was like working with this artist over the course of several decades. Sean Scully: The Shape of Ideas, opens at the Modern June 20, 2021.
Led by a Modern docent, this month's Slow Art explores the work of Vernon Fisher.
*This is a virtual event.*
FOCUS! FOCUS! FOCUS! is a Saturday morning workshop for young art enthusiasts to gather virtually and discover new ideas for each FOCUS exhibition. A Modern educator uses real-time video-based instructions and demonstrations to explore each FOCUS artist’s ideas and artmaking techniques, such as painting, drawing, photography, collage, and small sculptures. Take advantage of the opportunity to share ideas with other like-minded young artists.
Virtual classroom space is limited to 10. Registration is required.
Modern educators lead a family-oriented project via a short instructional video designed in relation to works in the Modern’s permanent collection.
All Modern members are invited to bring a blanket and enjoy an outdoor screening by the Modern’s reflecting pond.
7:30 pm Doors open to the Lawn
Cash bar available.
8:45 pm Screening of Groundhog Day
PG; 101 minutes
In recognition of their generous support, members at the Donor’s Circle level and above are invited to enjoy a private exhibition tour with Senior Curator Andrea Karnes. Reservations must be made in advance and will be accepted in the order received. For questions about this event or to make reservations, please contact the membership department here. The 6 pm tour is now full.
*This is a virtual event on Facebook Live*
Children learn with local artists as they lead informal projects on Facebook LIVE. Hands-on exercises relate to works you might remember from visiting the Modern's galleries or are introduced to here and can look forward to visiting in the future. Projects are designed with household materials in mind.
Jyoti Ahmed will lead the May 2 session.
*This is a virtual event on Facebook Live*
Adults at all skill levels learn with local artists who lead informal activities in response to selected works from the Modern's permanent collection. Investigate and respond to works of art from the Modern's galleries from the comfort of your own home. This is a LIVE virtual event, and each session is uniquely designed so there is something new awaiting you- just tune in with a sketchbook and pencils.
Artist Andrea Tosten will lead the May 9 session.
