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FIRST THURSDAY LIVE!
with musician Jeff Warner
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photo by Ralph Morang
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Thursday, July 5 from 5:30-7:30 pm
Continue your celebration of our nation's independence with singer and multi-instrumentalist Jeff Warner! Warner is among the nation's foremost performers/interpreters of traditional American folk music and has toured nationally for the Smithsonian Institution. The cafe will feature a full menu and cash bar.
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TRANSCENDING NATURE
Paintings by Eric Aho
On View
June 2 - Sept. 9
This exhibition features dramatic New England landscapes & abstract compositions inspired by nature.
Did you miss the First Thursday Meet the Artist Event? Don't worry! Check out these Flickr pics from the event, or hear Eric Aho speak about his work in these 5 part YouTube movies!
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FAMILY FUN
Family Summer Studio
Watercolor Still Life >>
Family Saturday
New Parent Gallery Talk
Paintings by Eric Aho >>
Storytime in the Gallery
Kids 17+ under always get in FREE >>
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INSPIRED WORDS
Eric Aho
Get inspired by the dramatic images of the New England landscape and energetic, freely brushed abstract paintings by artist Eric Aho, on view through September 9. Craft a poem or short piece of creative writing in response to one or more of these works and email [email protected] to sign up to read it on August 12 at 2 pm. Poems that inspired Aho will also be read. Images of paintings in the exhibition can be viewed here.
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ZIMMERMAN HOUSE
A Frank Lloyd Wright Treasure!
There are so many ways to enjoy this architectural gem! Join us for a special Focus Tour featuring different topics, take a regular tour of the house (FREE for members, reservations required), buy tickets to our famous Twilight Tours (August is sold out, but there's still space in October), get a group together for a Private Tour of the house, or join us on Pinterest where we have a Frank Lloyd Wright board!
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ART CENTER MASTER CLASS
Coloring the Landscape with Bruce McColl
July 25-27
10 am-4 pm Use color like never before! Explore the neighborhood around the Currier with watercolor and pastels, or oil paints, in hand. Be inspired by Bruce's expressive painting style and the artists from the Currier's collection who inspire him, including Picasso, Zorach, Hofmann and Mitchell.
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BIG APPLE EXPRESS
Saturday, September 29
from 6:30 am-11:30 pm
Take a luxury coach to NYC and spend the day visiting museums, shopping or just site seeing! Tickets are already for sale, but space sells out fast, so don't wait!
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TAKE A TOUR
Private Group Tours for Adults
What better way to explore the Currier than with a group of your friends! Book a Private Group Tour for adult groups such as senior centers, social groups and community organizations.
Also offered for FREE with museum admission...
Public Tours
Exploring Highlights of the Collection
Daily at 1 pm
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MUSEUM SHOP
Something for all your BBQ needs!
Serve up your favorite refreshing cool drink with our Miro and Klimt glass tumblers. Cut up those fresh vegetable appetizers with this unique paint palette cutting board. Keep the kids busy coloring and drawing with our fun yummy doodle placemats.
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ART CENTER
Kids Work with Artist Cristi Rinklin!
During the Art Center's 2nd Summer Camp for Kids (July 16-20) "See the Light," Artist mentor and Boston-based artist, Cristi Rinklin, will lead a two-day painting project that explores light and landscape themes. Sign up your child soon, for this or any other Art Center summer camp, as space is limited!
MAKE ART YOUR SUMMER! Week-long classes for Teens and Adults
Just a sampling of what we offer...
- Portfolio Development for Teens
- Needle Felted Pets and Animals!
- Garden Sculpture
- Landscape Painting
- Drawing the Figure in Black & White
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CONTEMPORARY CONNECTIONS
Cristi Rinklin: Diluvial
On View June 9 - Sept. 9 Rinklin transforms a gallery with floor-to-ceiling windows into an imaginary landscape of dazzling color and light! Boston Globe Magazine named the exhibition in "Ten Contemporary Works to See Now!"
DON'T MISS THIS...
First Thursday LIVE! Meet the Artist Reception
Thursday, Aug. 2 5:30-7:30 pm
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YOGA IN THE GALLERY
Relax in a work of art!
Thursdays, 10-11 am
July 12 through August 16 Artist Cristi Rinklin transformed one of our galleries into an imaginary landscape of color and light, with billowing cloud and meandering waterfall forms wrapping across walls and a wall of floor-to-ceiling windows. Don't miss this special opportunity to experience the artwork while stretching your mind and body with yoga instructor Kate from
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LAST CHANCE!
COMMUNITY GALLERY EXHIBITION
New Threads: An American Quilt Story
On view through July 9
This exhibition features textile art by women from new immigrant and refugee families from Burundi, Rwanda and the Congo. Their wares, including aprons, shoulder bags and pot holders made from cloth imported from Africa, are for sale in the Museum Shop. Watch this short video to learn more.
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MEMBERSHIP
Benefit Spotlight
Did you know...
...that at the $65 membership level and up, you receive free admission for up to 4 adults? This is also true for the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Zimmerman House tours. Why not plan a trip with friends to the Currier today?
We look forward to seeing you in the galleries soon!
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Bank of America has partnered with the Currier to offer a wonderful benefit for the bank's customers. Simply show your Bank of America ATM, credit or debit card and photo ID at the Currier Museum of Art for free admission during the first full weekend of every month. Please note: Your Bank of America card provides one free general admission and does not cover guests.
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HOURS
CLOSED ON THE FOURTH OF JULY
Mon, Wed, Thurs*, Fri, and Sun 11 am-5 pm Sat** 10 am-5 pm CLOSED Tuesdays
*First Thursday of each month open 11 am-8 pm
**Free admission hours for all on Saturdays from 10 am-noon
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From now until Labor Day the Currier is once again participating in the Blue Star Museums program, which offers free admission to the museum for all active military members and their family! Just show us your military ID. Thank you for all you do! |
IMAGES FROM LEFT TO RIGHT, TOP TO BOTTOM: Eric Aho, Ice Field, oil on linen and panel, 80 x 100 inches (three panels), 2009. Courtesy of the artist and DC Moore Gallery, New York.
Cristi Rinklin, Diluvial [window screen, detail], site-specific installation, 2012. Image courtesy of the artist and Steven Zevitas Gallery.
Eric Aho, Kaamos, oil on linen, 76 x 56 inches, 2010. Courtesy of the artist and DC Moore Gallery, New York.
Eric Aho, Small Parsonage, oil on linen, 30 x 36 inches, 2006. Courtesy of the artist and DC Moore Gallery, New York.
Cristi Rinklin, Diluvial [window screen, detail], panel 4, site-specific installation, 2012. Image courtesy of the artist and Steven Zevitas Gallery.
Eric Aho, Saxtons River II, oil on linen, 22 x 24 inches, 2008. Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.
Will L. Carqueville, Lippincott's July, not dated, lithograph, 18 7/8 in. x 12 1/4 in., Currier Museum of Art.
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