| NOW OPEN: Strange Narratives | Resilient Bodies explores how artists register the trauma and hope of an uncertain world. Comprised of works by living and historical figures in the arts of Philadelphia, the exhibition is filled with images that convey mysterious sentiments, seemingly supernatural gestures, and enigmatic combinations of depicted objects. It represents Woodmere’s Celebration of the Centennial of the Birth of Surrealism. Organized by esteemed, independent curator, Robert Cozzolino, the show inspires visitors to search for meaning beneath the surface.
Image: Woman with Thoughts of Her Own, 1968, by Peter Paone (Woodmere Art Museum: Gift of Joan L. Tobias, 2008) |
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Fall has arrived and the vibrant outdoor colors will soon begin to emerge, but brilliant changes are already occurring in the galleries! And don’t forget that the ever-loved Straw Maze will entertain the kids until December 1, 2024. |
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Saturday, October 5 | 12 PM
FREE Members event |
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Saturday, October 5 | 1-4 PM
Offered in partnership with Mount Airy Learning Tree
$49/student + $10 materials fee |
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| Studio Workshop | Felted Beads and Bangles
Saturday, October 26 | 12-3 PM
Offered in partnership with Mount Airy Learning Tree
$59 + $5 materials fee (OPTIONAL additional $25 materials fee for students in need of roving) |
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OPENING SOON…
Black cats are icons of Halloween, a status that emerged from their historical association with witches, demons, and bad luck. This exhibition bears witness to the multiple facets of the black cat condition, including their connection with witches and the occult, their reputation for independence, and also the existence of individual cats as beloved pets. This intimate show opens in the Stairwell Gallery on October 5, 2024.
Happy Halloween! |
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| Black Cat, date unknown, by Peter Paone (Museum purchase, 2022) |
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On Tuesday nights, Woodmere’s main gallery is transformed into an intimate setting for screenings of rare and underseen films as well as classics. Tuesday Nights at the Movies is presented with the Chestnut Hill Film Group and sponsored by the Chestnut Hill Local. Donations suggested; 7:00-9:00 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.). A new season starts on October 1! |
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| Tuesday Nights at the Movies| Moonstruck
Tuesday, October 1 | 7 PM
A delightful romantic comedy about two people rediscovering their capacity for love, Moonstruck stars Cher (who won her only Oscar for this role) as Loretta, a superstitious widow who falls for her dull fiancé’s (Danny Aielo) fiery brother (Nicolas Cage). |
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The word is out! Friday Night Jazz kicks off on October 4 with a SOLD-OUT performance. As these shows continue to grow in popularity, we encourage you to get your tickets early. Next up…Celebrating The King of Bebop: Dizzy Gillespie, featuring Dan Spearman with Arpeggio Jazz Ensemble. |
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Woodmere is delighted to welcome back the Philadelphia Music Alliance for Youth Performance (PMAY) on Sunday, October 27. PMAY Artists’ Initiative is a collaboration of Philadelphia music institutions that supports students from underrepresented backgrounds in the orchestra field. PMAY’s goal is to increase diversity in American professional music, especially in orchestras. Supported by WRTI. |
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Sunday, October 27 | 2 PM
FREE |
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Thursday, November 21 | 6:30 PM
$25 ($20 members)
Join us for this special program at Woodmere, organized in partnership with Morris Arboretum & Gardens and presented by Chief Adam Waterbear DePaul, Storykeeper and Director of Education, and other voices from the Lenape Nation of Pennsylvania. In honor of Native American Heritage Month, you are invited for an evening of storytelling with indigenous voices from the Lenape Nation of Pennsylvania. Hear stories of Lenape history, language, and culture, and be treated to drumming and singing by the Stone Dog Drum. This annual celebration of Lenape culture is a collaboration between Woodmere Art Museum, Morris Arboretum & Gardens, and the Lenape Nation of Pennsylvania. |
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