PROGRAMS
All events listed below are free unless otherwise noted.
SEPTEMBER
4 Thursday
Artist’s Talk
5:15 p.m.
Photographer Mary Ellen Mark will discuss her compelling body of work, including her recent photos exploring the high school prom. This event is funded by generous gifts from Jody and Peter Robbins, Gale and Ira Drukier, and Genevieve and Richard Tucker.
5 Friday
Opening Reception for Early Fall Exhibitions
5:00–7:00 p.m.
6 Saturday
For Members Only:
Behind-the-Scenes Tour
10:00–11:00 a.m.
Join Frank Robinson, the Richard J. Schwartz Director of the Museum, on an unforgettable journey through the Johnson’s nooks and crannies. To register for this free tour, please call 607 255-6464 by Friday, August 29.
6 Saturday
Art-full Family Saturday
10:00 a.m.–12:00 noon
Come along on an animal safari! Take a scavenger hunt through the galleries and search for lions, tigers, snakes, horses, and even dragons as we learn more about looking at art. The hunt begins at 10:00 a.m. with artmaking to follow at 11:00 a.m. FEES: Free for Museum Members/$5 per family for nonmembers. Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
6 Saturday
Volunteer Opportunities for Students
1:00–2:00 p.m.
Learn about the different ways you can get involved with the Johnson Museum. Any students with a love for art are encouraged to attend.
7 Sunday
Sunday Artbreak
Identity in Western Art: Contemporary Art
3:00 p.m.
Unravel the theme of identity in challenging work by contemporary artists like Cindy Sherman and Slater Bradley with educator Hannah Dunn.
11 Thursday
Art for Lunch
12:00 noon–1:00 p.m.
Curator Nancy Green will discuss the work of photographer Mary Ellen Mark.
11 Thursday
Artist’s Talk
5:15 p.m.
Robert Birmelin will speak in conjunction with the exhibition Shared Experience: The Steven Barbash Collection. This event is funded by generous gifts from Gale and Ira Drukier and Genevieve and Richard Tucker, and a grant from the Cornell Council for the Arts.
13 Saturday
For Students Only:
Hidden Treasures Tour and Workshop
1:00–2:30 p.m.
Come explore the Museum’s collections with the Museum Club and discover some hidden masterpieces. Then get your hands dirty as you reproduce the art. No particular talents required!
19 Friday
For Students Only:
Jazz Night
7:00–9:00 p.m.
Join the Museum Club for their annual celebration of art and jazz. The event will feature refreshments, prizes, live jazz, and all the current exhibitions. Free and open to all students.
25 Thursday
Art for Lunch
12:00 noon–1:00 p.m.
Join guest curator Joe Burns, the Irving Porter Church Professor of Engineering and professor of astronomy, as he discusses the groundbreaking images in the exhibition Spectacular Saturn.
25 Thursday
Lecture
5:15 p.m.
Filmmaker Brent Green will discuss his intriguing animations at this lecture, cosponsored by Cornell Cinema. On Saturday, September 27, Green will present his animations with live narration and music at 7:15 p.m. in Willard Straight Theatre; visit cinema.cornell.edu for more information.
OCTOBER
3 Friday
For Students Only:
Prom Night
7:00–10:00 p.m.
Come celebrate prom once again! Eat, dance, get your picture taken . . . all the old favorites, plus stroll the galleries and make your own corsages and boutonnieres. Bring a date or a group of friends to this free event for students, hosted by the Panhellenic Association and the Museum Club, in conjunction with the exhibition Mary Ellen Mark: The Prom Series.
4 Saturday
Art-full Family Saturday
10:00 a.m.–12:00 noon
Join local favorite singer/songwriter John Simon for old favorites and new songs. The performance begins at 10:00 a.m. with artmaking to follow at 11:00 a.m. FEES: Free for Museum Members/$5 per family for nonmembers. Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
5 Sunday
Sunday Artbreak
Identity in Western Art: Degas, Cassatt, and Friends
3:00 p.m.
Celebrate the recent acquisition of Edgar Degas’s etching Sur la scène III and explore nineteenth-century portraiture and identity with educator Carol Hockett.
9 Thursday
Art for Lunch
12:00 noon–1:00 p.m.
Join curator Andrea Inselmann as she explores the work of multimedia artist Marc Swanson.
11 Saturday
Ask an Astronomer
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Talk to astronomers in the galleries about the spectacular photographs of Saturn and create some interplanetary art at this family event. Held in conjunction with the American Astronomical Society Division for Planetary Sciences National Conference in Ithaca (October 11–14).
16 Thursday
Artist’s Talk
5:15 p.m.
Marc Swanson will discuss his work and current solo exhibition. This event is funded by generous gifts from Gale and Ira Drukier and Genevieve and Richard Tucker, and a grant from the Cornell Council for the Arts.
17 Friday
For Students Only:
After Hours at the Johnson!
9:00 p.m.–2:00 a.m.
Discover the Johnson Museum after hours! All students are welcome at this annual late-night event, when all the galleries remain open, the lobby turns into a performance stage for student groups, and the mysterious sixth floor becomes a movie theater. This free event is hosted by the Museum Club.
28 Tuesday
Saturn Open House for Educators
3:30–5:00 p.m.
Join astronomers and scientists from the Department of Planetary Sciences and explore the exhibition Spectacular Saturn. Free visuals, door prizes, and refreshments will be provided. All are welcome to attend, but RSVPs are appreciated by e-mail to Carol Hockett at cih2@cornell.edu.
NOVEMBER
1 Saturday
Art-full Family Saturday
10:00 a.m.–12:00 noon
Mrs. McPuppet brings baskets and her well-traveled suitcases full of puppets and costumes for a bit of theatrics, music, and fun. The performance begins at 10:00 a.m. with artmaking to follow at 11:00 a.m. FEES: Free for Museum Members/$5 per family for nonmembers. Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
1 Saturday
For Students Only:
Hidden Treasures Tour and Workshop
2:00–3:30 p.m.
Come explore the Museum’s collections with the Museum Club and discover some hidden masterpieces. Then get your hands dirty as you reproduce the art. No particular talents required!
6 Thursday
5:15 p.m.
Lecture
Joe Burns, the Irving Porter Church Professor of Engineering and professor of astronomy, will provide insight into the incredible images in Spectacular Saturn.
8 Saturday
Opening Reception for Late Fall Exhibitions
5:00–7:00 p.m.
9 Sunday
Sunday Artbreak
Identity in Western Art: Rembrandt Himself
3:00 p.m.
Join Frank Robinson, the Richard J. Schwartz Director of the Museum, as he discusses Rembrandt’s self-portraits and the theme of identity in Dutch painting.
15 Saturday
Fall Open House
1:00–4:00 p.m.
Explore our collections, celebrate our expansion, and enjoy exciting performances and activities at our Fall Open House. Free and open to all! A shuttle from Cornell’s “A” lot will run from 12:30 to 4:15 p.m.
16 Sunday
Sunday Concert
2:00 p.m.
The Cornell Klezmer Music Ensemble will perform at this free concert. Hosted by the Museum Club.
20 Thursday
Art for Lunch
12:00 noon–1:00 p.m.
Guest curator Dan McKee will discuss the exhibition of Japanese poetry prints.
DECEMBER
4 Thursday
Art for Lunch
12:00 noon–1:00 p.m.
Curator Ellen Avril will lead a tour of the exhibition Art of the Written Word: Calligraphy in Asia.
6 Saturday
Art-full Family Saturday
10:00 a.m.–12:00 noon
Join us for a workshop for families on learning to look at art. The program begins at 10:00 a.m. with artmaking to follow at 11:00 a.m. FEES: Free for Museum Members/$5 per family for nonmembers. Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
7 Sunday
Holiday Party
2:00–5:00 p.m.
Celebrate the holiday season at our annual party, with special live performances, refreshments, and a guest of honor direct from the North Pole. Free and fun for all! A shuttle from Cornell’s “A” lot will run from 1:30 to 5:15 p.m.
14 Sunday
Sunday Artbreak
Identity in Western Art: Medieval Illumination
3:00 p.m.
Come discover how identity is portrayed in Medieval art with educator Mariel Gonzalez.
Programs and participants are subject to change.
