What's On
this Week at the Museum | May
18
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Join us weekly to get your fill of art! Ch
oose from online offerings featuring a variety of events, programs, and activities.
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Art Chat: Guest Artist Diane Burko
Thursday, May 21
12 pm | Zoom
Join curators and guest speakers online for a one-hour live conversation on everything from new acquisitions in the Delaware Art Museum's collection to interviews with local artists. Ask questions, share observations, or just enjoy some art!
Philadelphia-based artist Diane Burko has been fascinated by the landscape throughout her painting career. Join museum curator Margaret Winslow as she talks with Diane about her life as an artist explorer and environmental activist devoted to the critical topic of climate change. Registration required.
Free for Members, $7 Non-Members.
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Canyon Series,
1977. Diane Burko (born 1945). Acrylic on canvas, 29 1/8 × 89 1/8 inches. Delaware Art Museum, Gift of Dr. John E. and Carol Hunt, 2009. © Diane Burko.
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Virtual Open Mic Night
Friday, May 22 | 7 pm | Facebook
Join fellow writers as they step up to the screen and share an original piece of work. All genres of writing are welcome. Presenters will be restricted to the first 20 registrants. If you aren't reading, tune in to the Museum's Facebook page to watch the stream of the performance live. Questions can be directed to
ejarvis@delart.org
or emails can be added to the mailing list regarding literary events such as these.
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Performance Series Watch Party featuring Jeff Knoettner
Friday, May 22
6:30 pm | Facebook
The Delaware Art Museum Performance Series Watch Parties presents jazz pianist Jeff Knoettner on May 22, 2020 at 6:30 pm. Knoettner is an active educator and performer. He is known for his mind blowing technical facility and an ability to play in a variety of situations. This performance highlights his ability to approach the piano in a solo setting and make it sound like a jazz orchestra. Come enjoy 20 minutes with one of Wilmington’s most gifted pianists.
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Pyxis Piano Quartet – Solos and Duos
Thursday, May 21
6:30 pm | Zoom & YouTube
Pyxis Piano Quartet features Luigi Mazzocchi (violin), Amy Leonard (viola), Jennifer Jie Jin (cello), and Hiroko Yamazaki (piano). Their second (now virtual) decade continues! Even the coronavirus can’t stop Pyxis Piano Quartet, now in their 11th season as the Delaware Art Museum’s resident classical ensemble! At 7 pm on May 21—
our usual Thursday concert night—
we’ll bring you a special hour of Pyxis solos and duos. As always, we’ll start with a short pre-concert curator talk and then it’s onto the music. If you’re new to our series, you can find out all about Pyxis at
delart.org
. Please enjoy great music direct from the homes of this wonderful ensemble!
To register, please contact Jonathan Whitney at
jwhitney@delart.org
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Virtual Slow Art Tour and Meditative Drawing
Sunday, May 31
2 pm - 3 pm | Zoom
Viewing and making art can reduce stress and improve mental health, so join us for a virtual edition of our monthly slow art tour followed by a meditative drawing exercise. Slow down to unlock your creativity with deep looking and relaxing drawing. This program is sponsored by Museum Council and the Laffey McHugh Foundation.
Free.
After registration is complete, you will receive an email with a link and details on how to join the Zoom meeting.
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Above:
Driftwood,
1944.
Reuben Tam (
1916–1991). Oil on canvas, 16 7/8 × 30 inches. Delaware Art Museum, Bequest of John L. Sexton, 1955. © Artist or Artist's Estate
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Virtual Live Painting Demo with Artist Thomas Del Porte
Saturday, May 30
10 am - 12 pm | Zoom
Watch teaching artist Thomas Del Porte demonstrate the Loper painting method and answer your questions with a guest moderator.
Free.
After registration is complete, you will receive an email with a link link to the Zoom presentation 48 hours in advance.
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Connecting people to art is our mission and we strive to improve and enhance our offerings to become a vibrant hub for the community. These uncertain times make it extremely difficult to accomplish these goals. We need your help. Please consider making a tax-deductible contribution to the Museum’s Annual Fund or become a Museum Member, if you are not one already. Thank you so much for your support today and always!
For more art from the Museum, visit our website’s
virtual resource page where you can view the collection, experience art making, discover art as a family, and more!
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Our mission is simple – to connect people to art. Each day we strive to improve and enhance our offerings so we may become a vibrant hub for the entire community. We can't do any of this without your help. Please make a donation to the Museum's Annual Fund or become a Museum Member (if not already). Your tax-deductible contribution will help us continue to offer groundbreaking new exhibitions and exciting programming for all. Thank you!
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