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Saturday Night Jazz All Summer Long
Saturdays through August 14
Woodmere and Arpeggio Jazz Ensemble’s partnership continues throughout the summer. Join us every Saturday evening for musical performances surrounded by monumental sculptures. August’s concerts feature the music of Aretha Franklin, Etta James, and Cannonball Adderly. Concerts take place outdoors or indoors, depending on the weather. To see the full schedule and to purchase tickets, click here. $25 ($15 members) | 5 & 7 pm
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NOW OPEN:
Roland Ayers: Calligraphy of Dreams
On view through October 24, 2021
Germantown-native Roland Ayers (1932–2014) developed a unique style and iconography that responded to the social and political climate of his time and referenced the broader canons of art history. Calligraphy of Dreams offers a thirty-year survey of Ayers’ progression toward his most noted medium: intricate drawings of ink on paper.
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Seeing the Story: A Conversation on Contemporary Illustration
Join us for this exciting event, co-hosted by Woodmere and the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts! The Woodmere Annual: 79th Juried Exhibition features the work of 48 artists, many of whom are PAFA alumni and faculty. Seeing the Story, curated by David Wiesner, explores narrative art being made in Philadelphia in the present moment. In this virtual conversation, Wiesner will be joined by successful artists and illustrators Kate Samworth, Jessica Abel, and Chenlin Cai for an in-depth look at the possibilities of illustration and how these artists are stretching the limits of their medium.
Image: Second Line, 2020, by Kate Samworth (Courtesy of the artist).
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ARTZ-Connect Philadelphia Online Programs
For people living with dementia and their care partners: ARTZ-Connect Philadelphia and Woodmere Art Museum offer engaging online programs through interactions with artworks. ARTZ Philadelphia Director Dr. Susan Shifrin, an art historian, independent curator, and arts accessibility advocate facilitates the programs. Attendance is limited to ensure an intimate, comfortable experience for all.
Free | 11 am | Click here for registration details.
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Theatre Horizon’s Summer Drama Camp
Young actors spend a week working as an ensemble to create an original play full of drama, comedy, suspense, and unique characters. Campers are guided through playwriting basics and fun improvisation games by our professional teaching artists. On the last day, the budding actors will perform their play for an audience!
For ages 7 – 11 | August 23 – 27 | 9 am – 3 pm
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Shop the Museum Store Online & In Person
In addition to online, visitors can once again shop Woodmere’s Museum Store in person. Whether you need gifts for graduations, birthdays, a housewarming, or simply “just because,” the Store has something for everyone on your list!
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