Arts & Entertainment
Neuberger Museum of Art: October Calendar
Don't miss these special events taking place at the Neuberger Museum of Art of Purchase College in October.
Wednesday, October 1
Neu First Wednesday: Sound Art
4:30 pm
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Artist Ranjit Bhatnagar talks about Stone Song, a site-specific work located on the Purchase College campus through November 2, and made in conjunction with an open-air sound art exhibition organized by Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts. Bhatnagar is a sound artist who works with technology, language, and found materials.
Free admission and refreshments.
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Saturday, October 11
Family Second Saturdays
1 – 4 pm
It’s Beautiful, It’s Crazy: a beaded tapestry from South Africa
Children will learn about Zondlile Zondo, a Zulu woman whose brilliantly beaded tapestry is now on view in the Neuberger Museum’s African art gallery. In this workshop, young visitors make their own tapestry and discover the challenges and opportunities of working with beads. Family Second Saturdays are art experiences for the whole family, with conversations and hands-on workshops. For kids, tots to ten, accompanied by an adult.
Free admission for all program participants.
For more information about Family Second Saturdays and other education programs, call 914.251.6113; visit www.neuberger.org
Ongoing Exhibitions:
Key Frames: Contemporary Artists’ Animation – through January 11, 2015
This Leads to Fire: Selections from the Kolodzei Art Foundation Collection – through January 11, 2015
When Modern Was Contemporary: The Roy R. Neuberger Collection – through December 24, 2014
It’s Beautiful, It’s Crazy – through November 30, 2014
The Neuberger Museum of Art is located on the Purchase College campus at 735 Anderson Hill Road, Purchase. 914-251-6100. www.neuberger.org.
Museum Hours
Tuesday through Sunday, 12 noon to 5 pm
Closed Mondays and major holidays
Group tours by appointment only on Tuesdays through Fridays, 10 am to 12 noon
For persons with special needs, designated parking is available at the south end of the Museum building. Call ahead for wheelchair accommodations.
Admission
$5.00 General Public
$3.00 Seniors
Free admission for Museum members, children 12 and under, and Purchase College students, faculty, and staff.
Photo credit: Zondile Zondo, It’s Beautiful, It’s Crazy (Kukle kuyababazeka-Kuhle Kuyasanganisi), 2011. Beads and cloth, 58” x 20”. Lent by Beverly Gibson. Photo Credit: José Smith.
