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FALL 2016
ARTalk: Art and Science on Mount Washington Offered in collaboration with the Mount Washington Observatory Sunday, October 16, 2 p.m. Artists and scientists have shared a passion for exploring New Hampshire’s iconic Mount Washington and the White Mountains. Andrew Spahr, Currier director of collections and exhibitions, will discuss how the artists of the mid-19th century promoted an early interest in New Hampshire’s White Mountains and consequently stirred the growth of tourism in the region. Inez McDermott, professor of art history at New England College, will discuss the role Mount Washington played in some of America's earliest photographic experiments and how the new medium helped scientists, artists and the growing tourism industry. Will Broussard, education coordinator at Mount Washington Observatory, will share highlights of important collaborations between scientists and artists in the early research of the White Mountains and discuss past and current climate research at the Home of the World’s Worst Weather. Free with general admission, $5 special exhibition charge for Not-Yet-Members to view Mount Washington: The Crown of New England. Image Credit: Jasper Francis Cropsey (American, 1823 -1900), An Indian Summer Morning in the White Mountains, 1857, Oil on canvas, 39 ¼ x 61 ¼ in., Currier Museum of Art, Manchester, New Hampshire. Museum Purchase: Currier Funds, 1962.17.
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TOUR INFORMATION MUSEUM TOURS
ZIMMERMAN HOUSE TOURS
Programs are free with Museum admission unless otherwise indicated. $5 special exhibition charge applies for those not-yetMembers who are 13 years and older to view Mount Washington: The Crown of New England. Sound amplification headsets are available for most programs. To purchase tickets for select programs and events, visit CURRIER.ORG/tickets.
PUBLIC TOURS
DISCOVER THE COLLECTION Take a guided tour of the Currier collection. Assistive listening systems are available for all public and private tours.
MUSEUM HIGHLIGHTS TOURS
Highlights tours are offered at 1 p.m. daily and feature highlights of the collection and an introduction to special exhibitions. Public tours are free with Museum admission.
The Zimmerman House Tour provides visitors with a 90-minute tour with information about Frank Lloyd Wright’s architectural style, the commission and design of the house, and details about the Zimmermans, who lived in the house for 36 years. § Zimmerman House Public Tours are offered Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. All tours begin at the Museum. Advance registration is strongly recommended as space is limited. § Adults $20, Seniors $19, Student $16, Children 7-17 $8. For more information about Zimmerman House Tour schedules, tickets and offerings, visit CURRIER.ORG.
PRIVATE TOURS
TAKE A MOBILE TOUR
Private Zimmerman House tours can be scheduled throughout the week and on weekends. Large groups can schedule backto-back tours on Wednesdays. Private tours are available in English, French and Spanish. Schedule at CURRIER.ORG.
HOURS AND ADMISSION
TWILIGHT & FOCUS TOURS
OPEN HOURS: Sunday, Monday, Wednesday-Friday: 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.* *Free general admission the second Saturday of each month for N.H. residents: 10 a.m.-noon.
Take a Twilight Tour of the Frank Lloyd Wrightdesigned Zimmerman House on October 6 or November 3 featuring a musical performance. Twilight Tours include Museum admission and a beverage from the Winter Garden Café. The cost is $20 for Museum Members and $30 for Not-Yet Members. Tours begin at 5 and 6:30 p.m. Also join us for a Focus Tour of the Zimmerman House on Engineering Acoustics on September 10 from 3:30-5 p.m. Reservations are required.
Explore highlights of the Currier’s collection at currier.toursphere.com or borrow an iPod from Guest Services.
The Museum is closed Tuesdays. Extended hours available during Currier After Hours events. PRICING: Adults $15, Seniors $13, Student (w/valid ID), $10 (18+), Youth (13-17) $5, Children (12 and younger) FREE
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FEATURED PROGRAMS Celebrate Noon Year's Eve at the Currier! Saturday, December 31, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Our huge family-friendly New Year’s Eve event gets better every year. Ring in 2017 a few hours early at our annual Noon Year’s Eve party! Wrap up a day of celebrations with bubble-wrap fireworks and a huge balloon drop. Enjoy fun art-making activities, dance party, face painting, live entertainment and kid-friendly food. Cheers! The Museum will be open exclusively for this ticketed event. Visit CURRIER.ORG/ calendar for information and reservations.
theatre KAPOW ARTiculate Playreading Series: Occupant Sunday, September 11, 2 p.m. Sculptor Louise Nevelson's life encompassed artistic triumphs and inner turmoil. In Edward Albee's Occupant, her public and private life are examined by an unnamed interviewer who scrutinizes her. From her unique vantage point beyond the grave, Nevelson answers his questions in this touching, humorous and honest tribute (run-time 75 minutes). Make reservations and arrive early for Jazz Brunch from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Family Event: Museum Mountaineering Saturday, October 15, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Hear Hardtacks bring history to life through graphic novels, song and storytelling. Become a botanist as you document plant life. If the weather is nice, you can experiment with pastels outside with a working artist who will help guide you and answer questions. Programs are free with general admission. General admission free for N.H. residents from 10 a.m.-noon. $5 special exhibition charge applies for Not-YetMembers ages 13 years and older to view Mount Washington: The Crown of New England.
Art, Adventure & Music Sunday, November 13 2 p.m.
ARTalk: Landscape of Desire Saturday, December 3 2 p.m.
Ben Cosgrove is a regional composer, musician and essayist with a deep interest in the human relationship to landscape and place. His works were inspired by several weeks he spent in the White Mountains. We hope to see you here for this unforgettable experience. Make reservations and arrive early for Jazz Brunch from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
The Currier recently acquired a spectacular two-sided painting by German Expressionist artist Max Pechstein which will be unveiled in late November. Explore this important modernist painting and its links to the permanent collection with Curator Kurt Sundstrom and Museum Educator and Lead Interpreter Ann Bible. Arrive early to hear the Manchester Choral Society perform Caroling in the Galleries from noon-1:30 p.m.
In Perspective: Mt. Washington and Man's Best Friend Sunday, December 11 2 p.m. In Following Atticus, author Tom Ryan talks about his experience climbing all 48 of New Hampshire’s 4,000foot peaks twice in one winter with his four-legged companion. Hear about discoveries made along the way. Make reservations and arrive early for Jazz Brunch from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
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Drawing, Drawing, Drawing Reflective Surfaces Workshop Art Center 1-4 p.m.
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5 Educator Walkthrough: Mount Washington: The Crown of New England 4-5 p.m. Reservations recommended
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6 Currier After Hours: Oktoberfest 6-9 p.m. Zimmerman House Twilight Tours 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
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Storytime in the Gallery: Mountain Dance 11:30 a.m.
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Inspired by Clouds: Landscape Watercolor Painting Workshop Art Center 1-4 p.m.
Clay Dragons Workshop Art Center 1-3 p.m. Drawing Workshop: Portraits Art Center 1-4 p.m.
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Imagine and Explore: Clouds and Mountains Pastel Painting Workshop Art Center 1-3 p.m.
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In Perspective: White Mountain Adventures with Man's Best Friend 2 p.m.
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Focus Tour: Mount Wasington The Crown of New England 11:30 a.m. Zimmerman House Tours 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Check online for more holiday week tours.
MUSEUM CLOSES AT 3 P.M.
Celebrate Noon Year's Eve at the Currier 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Reservations required Open for special event only.
FALL AT THE ART CENTER Find Your Passion! Art-Making Open House Saturdays, September 10 and December 10 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Participate in a unique art activity, take a free class and learn about all the offerings at the Currier Museum Art Center. All ages and skill levels are invited to join the fun. Drop-in and pick up a brush, a pencil or some clay and sample our classes.
Fall Art Center Term Make your fall fun! Enroll in a class or a workshop and give yourself a creative outlet! The Art Center’s year-round studio art classes and workshops are for everyone – regardless of age or experience. Program offerings include weekly classes and workshops in a variety of media. The fall term runs from September 19-December 3 with highlights including:
Educator Workshop:
• Mt. Washington Teacher Workshop with Marek Bennett, Friday, October 7
Adult Master Classes:
• Master Class with Robert Carsten: Pastel Painting New England's Mountains, Saturday, November 12 • Master Class with Bruce Iverson: Asian Brush Painting Mountains, Saturday, December 3
Teen and Adult Workshops:
• Pinhole Camera Workshop: Ages 10-adult, Saturday, October 8 • De-Stress and Create After the Holidays: January 10-14 • Inspired by Landscape (multiple dates) • Drawing, Drawing, Drawing (multiple dates) • Fused Glass: Basics and Beyond (multiple dates)
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Day to Play in Clay Series Imagine & Explore Series Student Exhibit and Open House, Saturday, November 19
For more information on classes and programs visit CURRIER.ORG/art-center/programs/
CURRIER MUSEUM OF ART MEMBERS GET A 10% DISCOUNT ON ALL CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS.