October 24th, 2012 by Charlotte
December 8, 2012 – March 17, 2013 and March 30 – April 14, 2013 Heckscher Museum of Art In 1913, the American public was introduced to avant-garde European art styles at the International Exhibition of Modern Art, held at the Lexington Avenue Armory and known as the Armory Show. Organized by the Association of American [...]
October 24th, 2012 by Charlotte
Through November 25 Heckscher Museum of Art This exhibition focuses on the colorful, large-scale, mixed-media drawings in which Robert Neuman addressed the timeless question of human folly. Reflecting on the modern day world around him and informed by a knowledge of seafaring and shipbuilding, Neuman’s fantastical compositions are a metaphor for the human condition and man’s [...]
October 16th, 2012 by Charlotte
Wednesday, October 31, 2012 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Children who visit the Museum in costume on Halloween will receive a special “treat” and can participate in hands-on art activities while exploring the exhibitions with their families admission free.
October 16th, 2012 by Charlotte
Sunday, December 2, 2012 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Celebrate the season on the last day of the Museum’s Absorbed by Color: Art in the 20th Century exhibition with an afternoon reception. Enjoy sweet treats, light bites, festive beverages, and select white wine tasting, view the current exhibitions and listen to live holiday music. Members [...]
October 16th, 2012 by Charlotte
Now - December 2, 2012 Heckscher Museum of Art With the tendency towards abstraction in the early 20th century, artists began an exploration of color for its own sake. Freed from the need to replicate the appearance of the natural world, painters examined color’s scientific and physiological attributes and exploited its emotional qualities. Drawn exclusively [...]
October 16th, 2012 by Charlotte
A Color Collage Happening Friday, November 30, 2012 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm Enjoy a creative, instructional, and festive evening inspired by the Museum’s Absorbed by Color: Art in the 20th Century exhibition. The evening will begin with an insider’s look at the exhibition followed by a hands-on, collage workshop and tastings and libations. Create [...]
October 16th, 2012 by Charlotte
Wednesday, December 12, 2012 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm As part of the Senior Days program, on the second Wednesday of the month, seniors (62+) are invited to visit The Heckscher Museum after 1:30 pm admission free. Following the scheduled program, seniors can enjoy the exhibitions. Call 631.351.3250 for program details. Groups and individuals are [...]
