Nationally known curators, artists and art historians offer lectures related to special
exhibitions on view in the Museum. Unless otherwise noted, lectures take place at 3:00 p.m. in the Museum Theater. Tickets are complimentary with Museum admission and available at the Theater at 2:30 p.m. The Exhibition Lecture Series is generously underwritten by Harriett M. Eckstein.
September 2008
Saturday, September 6
Treasure of the Month**
Playing Cards and Flask, 1912, by Gino Severini
1:00 p.m.
Glenn Tomlinson, William Randolph Hearst Curator of Education. Gallery seating is limited.
Sunday, September 7
Curator’s Conversation***
Let the Games Begin: The Art of Competition and Just Plain Fun
3:00 p.m.
Laurie Barnes, Elizabeth B. McGraw Curator of Chinese Art. Gallery seating is limited.
Sunday, September 14
Third Annual Chinese Moon Festival Celebration*
1:00-5:00 p.m.
Learn about the Chinese legends behind the Moon Festival, try mooncakes and explore Chinese art, games, food and music during this popular event!
Wednesday, September 17
Treasure of the Month**
Playing Cards and Flask, 1912, by Gino Severini
1:00 p.m.
Glenn Tomlinson, William Randolph Hearst Curator of Education. Gallery seating is limited.
October 2008
Saturday, October 4
Treasure of the Month**
An Arcadian Landscape, about 1730, by Jan Frans Van Bloeman (Il Orizzonte)
1:00 p.m.
Crissy Bergeron, Assistant Curator of Education. Gallery seating is limited.
Sunday, October 5
Curator’s Conversation***
Eye Candy: Objects of Wonder and Delight
3:00 p.m.
Marisa J. Pascucci, Harold and Anne Berkley Smith Curator of American Art. Gallery seating is limited.
Wednesday, October 15
Treasure of the Month**
An Arcadian Landscape, about 1730, by Jan Frans Van Bloeman (Il Orizzonte)
1:00 p.m.
Crissy Bergeron, Assistant Curator of Education. Gallery seating is limited.
Sunday, October 19
Live! at the Norton sponsored by Starbucks****
Ensemble Otodama: In Autumn
3:00 p.m.
Guitarist Ryoji Yamaguchi blends Japanese musical traditions with jazz and samba to create a remarkable fusion.
Tuesday, October 28
A Closer Look: The Norton Collection in Context
The Altarpiece and the Italian Renaissance
1:00 p.m.
Explore the history of art through great works in the Norton Museum’s Collection. Lectures set the stage for gallery discussions before specific works of art.
Family Time in the Galleries*
NEW: Family Activity Packs that adults and children can enjoy together as they explore the galleries are available every day at the Visitor Services Desk.
*Family Programs are generously underwritten by The Sarah Vierck Mettler Family Fund, The Andrea and Charles Bronfman Fund for Families, the Samuel Rosenthal Endowment for Outreach Programs, and The Picower Foundation.
** Treasure of the Month is generously underwritten in part by the Gilbert and Ann Maurer Fund.
*** The Exhibition Lecture Series is generously underwritten in part by Harriett M. Eckstein.
**** Live! at the Norton is generously sponsored by Starbucks Coffee Company.
