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Scenes from the Collection
Edith Halpert and the Rise of American Art
Rachel Feinstein: Maiden, Mother, Crone
New York Jewish Film Festival 2020
Monday, Jan. 20
Drop-In Art Workshop: City Dreamscapes
Archaeology Monday
Verbal Description Tour: For Visitors who are Blind or Have Low Vision
Thursday, Jan. 23
Thursday Evening Cocktails: Celebrating Rachel Feinstein: Maiden, Mother, Crone
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The Sound of Color, the Jewish Museum, 2019
Winter/Spring 2020 Season of Family Programs at the Jewish Museum
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New York, NY, January 6, 2020 - The Jewish Museum kicks off its winter/spring 2020 season of family programs in January with concerts, family days, art workshops, and more.
Musical performances this season include Renee Stahl (performing at the Museum for the first time), Oran Etkin, Brady Rymer, The Pop Ups, and The Paper Bag Players. The Sound of Color, a six-week program exploring how music and art intertwine, begins February 26. Other programs on the schedule are the annual Freedom Art Jam on April 5; drop-in art workshops every Sunday and on selected holiday weekdays; and family art activities. See below for details about each program.
For further information regarding family programs at the Jewish Museum, the public may call 212.423.3337. Tickets can be purchased online at thejewishmuseum.org/families. The Jewish Museum is located at 1109 Fifth Avenue at 92nd Street, New York City.
WINTER/SPRING 2020 FAMILY PROGRAM SCHEDULE
Oran Etkin and Friends
Sunday, January 19, 11:30 am
Tickets: $18 general public, $14 Jewish Museum family members
Jazz clarinetist Oran Etkin plays enchanting tunes from his new album, Finding Friends Far From Home, using musical instruments from Zimbabwe to China to create an international musical journey. Ages 3 and up
Brady Rymer & the Little Band That Could
Sunday, February 9, 11:30 am
Three-time Grammy nominee Brady Rymer will bring kids to their feet, dancing to his rootsy, accordion-laced pop and rock music. He will perform a selection of his greatest hits, as well as songs inspired by nature in celebration of Tu B'Shevat (Jewish Arbor Day). Ages 3 and up
The Pop Ups
Sunday, March 1, 11:30 am
The high energy Grammy-nominated duo The Pop Ups light up the stage with favorite songs, hilarious puppets, and a costume party for Purim. Ages 3 and up
The Paper Bag Players: Here We Go
Sunday, March 15, 11:30 am
The latest fun-filled production from the famed Paper Bags combines new and classic sketches, blending cardboard and paper sets, whimsical stories, lovable characters, and live music. Ages 3 - 8
Renee Stahl and Friends
Sunday, April 26, 11:30 am
Renee Stahl performs lush pop melodies and contagious harmonies in songs from her albums Simpatico and Kindred, sharing messages of family, friendship, and our connection to nature in celebration of the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. Ages 3 and up.
Freedom Art Jam
Sunday, April 5, 11:00 am–4:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission, RSVP recommended
This festive afternoon celebrates Passover with the soulful sounds of ShirLaLa; themed workshops for kids to craft a holiday work of art and freedom posters; a giant collaborative art project; and gallery tours. Ages 3 and up
THE SOUND OF COLOR SERIES
The Sound of Color
Wednesdays, February 26; March 4, 11, 18, 25; April 1, 3:30 – 4:30 pm
Tickets per session: $36 general public; $32 Jewish Museum family members
Tickets for entire series: $200 general public; $175 Jewish Museum family members
This six-week program for preschoolers and their families, presented in partnership with the Diller-Quaile Music School, explores how music and art can intertwine. Participants embark on a thematic musical tour of the Museum's galleries, followed by an art-making experience in the studio, where music and art come together through form, line, color, and texture. Each class includes live accompaniment with a professional musician. Ages 3 – 5
PICTURE THIS! SERIES
Sundays, January 19, February 9, March 15, April 26, 10:00 am – 12:30 pm
Each session begins with a gallery program that includes interactive art-viewing activities and a storybook reading, followed by an opportunity to create original artworks and a concert at 11:30 am featuring an acclaimed performer. Ages 4 - 7
DROP-IN ART PROGRAMS
Studio Art Sessions
Sundays through May 10, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Families explore new themes each week in these drop-in art workshops. Paint, draw, sculpt, or craft a work of art inspired by exhibitions on view. Parents can visit the Jewish Museum's website for details. Ages 3 and up
Archaeology Mondays
Mondays, January 20, February 17, March 23, April 13, 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Unique in New York City, the Jewish Museum's simulated archaeological dig highlights replicas from ancient to modern times in a hands-on experience. Kids can collect stamps in a special passport each visit, and receive a gift after three digs. Ages 3 – 10
Sundays Dig Drop-In
The second and fourth Sunday of each month through May 10, Noon – 3:00 pm
Kids can discover a passion for ancient artifacts in the Museum's simulated archaeological dig. Ages 3 - 10
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Drop-In Art Workshop: City Dreamscapes
Monday, January 20, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, kids can design mixed-media cityscapes using tempera sticks and collage, drawing inspiration from the paintings of Jacob Lawrence and Horace Pippin on view in the exhibition Edith Halpert and the Rise of American Art. Ages 3 and up
Vacation Week Drop-In Art Workshop: Found Object Puppetry
February 16–18, 20 and 21, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Drawing from the imaginative sculptures on view in Rachel Feinstein: Maiden, Mother, Crone, kids can create a whimsical puppet using wood, cardboard, and found objects. Ages 3 and up
Vacation Week Drop-In Art Workshop: Freedom Mobiles
April 12-14, 1:00 pm– 4:00 pm
Kids can construct mixed-media mobiles, combining words and images from magazines, postcards, and collage papers to decorate homes or display during the Passover holiday. Ages 3 and up
ACCESS FAMILY WORKSHOPS
Workshops for Kids with Disabilities
Sundays, April 19, May 31, 10:30 am and 2:30 pm
Participants will examine art on view and create their own works in these programs for families with children who have developmental and learning disabilities. Workshops include gallery activities and an art project. Ages 5 - 17
Workshops for Kids with Disabilities are made possible by the J.E. and Z.B. Butler Foundation, as well as public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council and the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and the New York State Legislature.
Free with advance registration; families should email access@thejm.org. For more information about the Museum's Access programs, visit TheJewishMuseum.org/LearningandDevDisabilities.
The Edgar M. Bronfman Center for Education's School and Family programs are supported by endowed funds established by the Bronfman Family, the Muriel and William Rand Fund, the William Randolph Hearst Foundation, the Helena Rubinstein Foundation, Rosalie Klein Adolf, The Gershon Kekst Family Fund, and Mrs. Ida C. Schwartz in memory of Mr. Bernard S. Schwartz. Family programming is supported, in part, by the Samuel Brandt Fund, Dr. Kathryn T. Farley and Dr. Richard J. Lipton, the Dambrot Family, and by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with City Council, funds recommended by Council Member Ben Kallos, Council Member Keith Powers, and Council Member Ydanis Rodriguez, and the New York State Council on the Arts.
About the Jewish Museum
Located on New York City's famed Museum Mile, the Jewish Museum is a distinctive hub for art and Jewish culture for people of all backgrounds. Founded in 1904, the Museum was the first institution of its kind in the United States and is one of the oldest Jewish museums in the world. Devoted to exploring art and Jewish culture from ancient to contemporary, the Museum offers diverse exhibitions and programs, and maintains a unique collection of nearly 30,000 works of art, ceremonial objects, and media reflecting the global Jewish experience over more than 4,000 years.
Location: 1109 Fifth Avenue at 92nd Street, New York City
Hours: Saturday, Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday, 11 am to 5:45 pm; Thursday, 11 am to 8 pm; and Friday, 11 am to 4 pm.
Admission: $18.00 for adults, $12.00 for senior citizens, $8.00 for students, free for visitors 18 and under and Jewish Museum members. Free on Saturdays and select Jewish holidays.
Information: The public may call 212.423.3200 or visit TheJewishMuseum.org
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