November 2010
Because of an amazing facial reconstruction created by world-renowned forensic sculptor and artist, Frank Bender, and based on the detailed physiological portrait provided by CAT scans made in 2003, this is the first time the public will come face-to-face with this 2,000 year-old woman from the ancient Egyptian town of Akhmim.
The sculpture will be on view in the Ancient Civilizations Gallery, accompanied by a new focus exhibition titled Nefrina's World. You’ll enjoy never-before-seen images of her CAT scans and fascinating new insights into the world in which she lived.
Event Time: Museum Hours
by Selby M. Doughty
Free with Museum admission. Members free.
Event Time: Noon
TopStory reading, mini tour and hands-on activity for ages 4 and 5.
$5/Participating child, chaperone free.
Today's story: Art by Patrick McDonald
Event Time: 1 p.m.
TopA World of Glass & Light: The Art of Louis C. Tiffany in Context
Join Marlisa Mizerak for one or all of her fall Friday lectures on
Louis Comfort Tiffany and his place in the Arts & Crafts movement.
The End of the World As We Know It (October 29 at 6:00 pm)
Tiffany gained renown during the Fin de Siècle (or “end of the
century”) period, when art became more organic and emotional, bordering
on the surreal. We’ll compare Tiffany’s work not only to other
“decorative” artists, but also to painters like Edvard Munch and Gustav
Klimt.
Reflections of the East (November 5 at 6:00 pm)
During his travels through such exotic locales as Morocco, Algeria and
Tunisia, Tiffany fell under the spell of Eastern art. We will discuss
which elements of Near and Far Eastern art emerge in his mature work
and what the original context was for those sources.
Say It With Cardboard (November 12 at 6:00 pm)
Tiffany continued to work into the 20th century. However, the world
around him was rapidly changing, especially the art world. We will look
at what could almost be considered the “Anti-Tiffany impulse” – works
by the Cubists, Constructivists and Dadaists made from inelegant
materials such as cardboard.
Cost per lecture: $5 for Members/$10 for Non-Members
For a flier and registration form, please click on "learn more" below.
Event Time: 6 p.m.
Enjoy one or all three Shows in our state-of-the-art digitally enhanced Planetarium.
1 p.m. - In My Backyard
2 p.m. - Black Holes: The Other Side of Infinity
3 p.m. - Astronaut
Prices for Star Shows are $7 for adults and $5 for children, seniors and students. Museum Members and children under 4 are free.
Event Time: 1,2 & 3 p.m.
A World of Glass & Light: The Art of Louis C. Tiffany in Context
Join Marlisa Mizerak for one or all of her fall Friday lectures on
Louis Comfort Tiffany and his place in the Arts & Crafts movement.
The End of the World As We Know It (October 29 at 6:00 pm)
Tiffany gained renown during the Fin de Siècle (or “end of the
century”) period, when art became more organic and emotional, bordering
on the surreal. We’ll compare Tiffany’s work not only to other
“decorative” artists, but also to painters like Edvard Munch and Gustav
Klimt.
Reflections of the East (November 5 at 6:00 pm)
During his travels through such exotic locales as Morocco, Algeria and
Tunisia, Tiffany fell under the spell of Eastern art. We will discuss
which elements of Near and Far Eastern art emerge in his mature work
and what the original context was for those sources.
Say It With Cardboard (November 12 at 6:00 pm)
Tiffany continued to work into the 20th century. However, the world
around him was rapidly changing, especially the art world. We will look
at what could almost be considered the “Anti-Tiffany impulse” – works
by the Cubists, Constructivists and Dadaists made from inelegant
materials such as cardboard.
Cost per lecture: $5 for Members/$10 for Non-Members
For a flier and registration form, please click on "learn more" below.
Event Time: 6 p.m.
Join us for one (or all three) of this enlightening series of lectures
on the art of Louis Comfort Tiffany in conjunction with our current
exhibition, Tiffany Lamps: Articles of Utility, Objects of Art.
Saturday, October 16, 2 p.m. - Clara Driscoll and the Tiffany Girls
by Martin Eidelberg, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus, Rutgers University & Tiffany scholar
While Louis C. Tiffany was the
artistic genius behind the creative endeavors of Tiffany Studios, the
discovery of a cache of correspondence written by Clara Driscoll, head
of the Women’s Glass Cutting Department, has revealed the substantial
role of the
women who labored anonymously to create Tiffany’s masterpieces.
Saturday, November 13, 2 p.m. - Louis Comfort Tiffany as Painter
by Scott Schweigert, Reading Public Museum Curator of Art & Civilization
Although better known for his successes in the decorative arts
including stained glass, mosaics, pottery and Favrile glass, Louis
C.Tiffany began his career as a traditionally trained painter. By age
19, he was exhibiting at New York’s prestigious National Academy of
Design, having spent time training with renowned American painter
George Inness (1825-1894) and landscape artist Samuel Colman
(1832-1920). Tiffany was attracted to the natural environment and,
following travels abroad and his exposure to French Orientalist
paintings, to more exotic themes set in North Africa and the Near East.
Saturday, December 4, 2 p.m. - An Illuminating Look at Tiffany Lamps
by Lindsy Parrott, Director/Curator of The Neustadt Collection of Tiffany Glass
This lecture examines the themes of design inspiration, lampshade
fabrication, original pricing and marketing, and changing lighting
technologies in greater detail. Illustrations include archival
photographs of Tiffany’s studios and craftsmen, rare period
advertisements and promotional brochures. This lecture goes beyond the
general appreciation of the beauty of Tiffany lamps by examining the
artistry and historical context of these iconic objects.
Lecture cost: $10 per Member/$15 Non-Member
Series cost: $25 Member/ $35 Non-Member (Admission included in cost of lecture)
For a flier and registration form, click on "learn more" below.
Event Time: 2 p.m.
Enjoy one or all three Shows in our state-of-the-art digitally enhanced Planetarium.
1 p.m. - In My Backyard
2 p.m. - Black Holes: The Other Side of Infinity
3 p.m. - Astronaut
Prices for Star Shows are $7 for adults and $5 for children, seniors and students. Museum Members and children under 4 are free.
Event Time: 1,2 & 3 p.m.
Story reading, mini tour and hands-on activity for ages 4 and 5.
$5/Participating child, chaperone free.
Today's story: Yonie Wondernose by Marguerite de Angeli
Event Time: 1 p.m.
TopJoin us for one or more shows featuring classic rock music combined
with exciting visuals -- all in our digitally enhanced state-of-the-art
Planetarium!
This fall, the Friday night lineup includes:
7 p.m. - Laser Beatles
8 p.m. - SonicVision
9 p.m. - Pink Floyd: Dark Side of the Moon
10 p.m. - SonicVision
Prices are $5 for Members and $7 for Non-Members (each show).
Event Time: 7, 8, 9 & 10 p.m.
Don't miss this 8th annual show and sale featuring contemporary and traditional artisans.
For details. click on "learn more" below.
Event Time: Museum Hours
Enjoy one or all three Shows in our state-of-the-art digitally enhanced Planetarium.
1 p.m. - In My Backyard
2 p.m. - Black Holes: The Other Side of Infinity
3 p.m. - Astronaut
Prices for Star Shows are $7 for adults and $5 for children, seniors and students. Museum Members and children under 4 are free.
Event Time: 1,2 & 3 p.m.
Enjoy one or all three Shows in our state-of-the-art digitally enhanced Planetarium.
1 p.m. - In My Backyard
2 p.m. - Black Holes: The Other Side of Infinity
3 p.m. - Astronaut
Prices for Star Shows are $7 for adults and $5 for children, seniors and students. Museum Members and children under 4 are free.
Event Time: 1,2 & 3 p.m.
Join us for light breakfast and live music in our beautiful Atrium as this popular series continues.
Enjoy the fine acoustic jazz performed by this talented locally based guitar/bass duo.
Cost: $15 Members/$25 Non-Members. Includes concert, Continental
breakfast and admission to the Museum after the show. Reservations
suggested -- call 610-371-5850 x264 and leave a message.
More details soon!
Sponsored by Hair On The Avenue
Event Time: 10 a.m. - noon