Member Newsletter
Welcome to Woodmere’s Member Newsletter! Enjoy behind-the-scenes stories, sneak peeks at exhibitions, and insider access to our collections. Your support keeps Woodmere thriving as we celebrate local artists and bring people together. Thank you for being part of our community!

Save The Date

Black Cat, date unknown, by Peter Paone (Woodmere Art Museum purchase, 2022)

Thursday, October 31, at 2 pm

Members’ Inside View: Exhibition tour and reception

Join us for an intimate, members-only talk as part of our exclusive series, Members’ Inside View. We kick off with a fascinating exploration with our Associate Curator, Amy Gillette, as she delves into the rich history behind our latest exhibition, The Black Cat. Uncover the mysteries and cultural significance of black cats—iconic symbols of the occult, independence, and loyal companionship. Amy will guide us through their enigmatic roles in art and culture, offering an insider’s perspective on their complex journey across time. This event offers a unique opportunity for you to deepen your connection to our collection and enjoy behind-the-scenes insights, reserved only for our members. A reminder email will be sent out two days before the event.

Due to the size of the space, attendance is limited to the first 20 members who register.

Register Here

E, 1962, by Peter Paone, (Gift of the artist, Brandywine Museum of Art)

Friday, November 8, at 11 am

Exhibition tour and reception at the Brandywine Museum of Art

Join us at the Brandywine Museum of Art to view a special exhibition, In Shadows’ Embrace: Prints by Peter Paone. A renowned Philadelphia artist and friend of Woodmere, Paone mastered painting, drawing, and printmaking over his seven-decade career. In Shadows’ Embrace offers a rare glimpse into Paone’s early printmaking, featuring 22 works, including his 1963 portfolio The Ten Commandments of Ambrose Bierce. Influenced by German Expressionism and Goya, Paone’s art explores deep themes of faith, loneliness, and death. As a special highlight,the artist himself will join us for the exclusive tour of the exhibition, followed by an intimate reception—a unique opportunity to hear directly from Paone about his creative journey.

We will meet in the lobby at the Brandywine Museum of Art at 10:45 am, located at 1 Hoffman’s Mill Rd, Chadds Ford, PA 19317. A reminder email will be sent out two days before the event.

Questions? Please contact Carrie Stavrakos at cstavrakos@woodmereartmuseum.org

Due to the size of the space, attendance is limited to the first 20 members who register.

Register Here
Thursday, November 14,10 am – 6 pm

A Member Special Shopping Experience

Be among the first to experience the magic of our Holiday Store! It’s the perfect chance to get a head start on your holiday shopping with one-of-a-kind gifts and goodies from local artists, makers, and designers.

What’s in store for YOU?

  • 🎁 Exclusive First Dibs on unique gifts for kids, family, friends (and even a little something for yourself!)
  • 🎉 Special giveaways & raffles
  • 🍪 Delicious snacks & refreshments
  • 🛍️ A sneak peek at our new Woodmere brand
Register Here

Woodmere Insider

Meet Woodmere’s new Marketing Manager, Marie Latham

This summer, we were so happy to welcome Marie Latham who serves as Marketing Manager.

We asked Marie to describe what drew her to Woodmere and her favorite works of art in the collection:

“During my past few years living down the hill in Manayunk, Woodmere has always been a favorite of mine! I feel so lucky to come into Woodmere every day and learn more about the vibrant art of the city I’ve called home. One of my favorite pieces is the Pennsylvania Impressionist work Interior of Woods by Raymond Theel, painted sometime in the late 1930s. There’s something so exuberant about the explosion of color and texture in the natural world.”

Interior of Woods, (late 1930s, early 1940s), by Raymond Theel, (Long-term loan courtesy of Marilyn Steinbright)
Marie recently graduated from Tyler School of Art & Architecture with an MA in Art History and a concentration in Arts Management. She studied Art History & Marketing at the University of Notre Dame, with a focus on graphic design as effective communication in arts institutions.

When not perusing the galleries making content, you can usually find her biking in the Wissahickon, reading a good book, or at the climbing gym.

Museum Store Promotions

Limited Time Holiday Card Offer

For a limited time, Members will receive a 20% discount on holiday notecard sets.

The deadline to order has been extended to October 31st!

Your order can be picked up at Woodmere store during normal visitor hours (Wednesday through Sunday, 10 am to 6 pm) or it can be delivered starting on November 14.

Please use the Member’s discount promo code at checkout

HOLIDAY2024

Museum Store

Happenings

Oct 25 Friday Night Jazz Celebrating The King 0f Bebop: Dizzy Gillespie

Nov 3 Exploring Lenape Culture, Art & Traditional Craft

Nov 5 Tuesday Nights at the Movies: Election

Nov 19 Family Storytelling Lenape Stories and Games

Nov 21 An Evening of Storytelling with the Lenape Nation of PA

Exhibitions

The Black Cat through November 12, 2024.
In the Moment: The Art & Photography of Harvey Finkle through January 5, 2025.
Strange Narratives I Resilient Bodies through 2025.
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