Cultural and Educational Activities for Sunday January 29 to Saturday February 4, 2012


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Thursday, February 2, 2012


Concerts


"Musical 5 à 7" series

ANDRÉ RODRIGUES, brazilian Guitar

The home of choro and bossa nova, Brazil today vibrates with the warm sounds of the guitar, a living testament to the country’s cultural mosaic.

Tickets:
Online
By phone 514-285-2000, option 4
In person Montreal Museum of Fine Arts Ticket Counter 1380, Sherbrooke Street West

6 p.m.


Thursday, February 2, 2012

$
Bourgie Concert Hall
Claire and Marc Bourgie Pavilion

 

Saturday, February 4, 2012


Guided Tours


Bourgie Hall

Guided tour of the Bourgie Hall

Le 1er samedi de chaque mois, nos guides bénévoles vous proposent des visites de la Salle Bourgie. D’une durée de 30 minutes, celles-ci vous permettent d’apprendre l’histoire de l’église Erskine and American, sa nouvelle vocation de salle de concert et le caractère exceptionnel des vitraux restaurés de Tiffany qui s’y trouvent.


Saturday, February 4, 2012

F 10.15 a.m. / 11.15 a.m. / 1.15 p.m. / 2.15 p.m.

E 10.15 a.m. / 11.15 a.m. / 1.15 p.m. / 2.15 p.m.

Free

Claire and Marc Bourgie Pavilion

 

Tuesday, January 31, 2012


Guided Tours


Spotlight on European Art

Guided tour of the collection

The recent reinstallation of the collection of European art, from the Old Masters to modern art, is the perfect opportunity to offer a series of guided tours that will help you to deepen your appreciation and knowledge of this unique collection.


Tuesday, January 31, 2012

B 2.30 p.m.

Free
Permanent Collection Galleries
Jean-Noël Desmarais Pavilion

 

Wednesday, February 1, 2012


Guided Tours


Spotlight on European Art

Guided tour of the collection

The recent reinstallation of the collection of European art, from the Old Masters to modern art, is the perfect opportunity to offer a series of guided tours that will help you to deepen your appreciation and knowledge of this unique collection.


Wednesday, February 1, 2012

B 2.30

Free
Permanent Collection Galleries
Jean-Noël Desmarais Pavilion

 

Thursday, February 2, 2012


Guided Tours


Spotlight on European Art

Guided tour of the collection

The recent reinstallation of the collection of European art, from the Old Masters to modern art, is the perfect opportunity to offer a series of guided tours that will help you to deepen your appreciation and knowledge of this unique collection.


Thursday, February 2, 2012

B 2.30 p.m.

Free
Permanent Collection Galleries
Jean-Noël Desmarais Pavilion

 

Friday, February 3, 2012


Guided Tours


Spotlight on European Art

Guided tour of the collection

The recent reinstallation of the collection of European art, from the Old Masters to modern art, is the perfect opportunity to offer a series of guided tours that will help you to deepen your appreciation and knowledge of this unique collection.


Friday, February 3, 2012

B 2.30 p.m.

Free
Permanent Collection Galleries
Jean-Noël Desmarais Pavilion

 

Wednesday, February 1, 2012


Lectures


Lyonel Feininger's Artistic Lineage: A Musician, Painter and Photographer


IN ENGLISH

by Anne Grace, Curator of Modern Art, MMFA


Wednesday, February 1, 2012

E 6 pm.

Free
Maxwell-Cummings Auditorium
Michal and Renata Hornstein Pavilion

 

Sunday, January 29, 2012


Guided Tours


Treasures from the Museum’s Collection

Guided tour of the collection

From Mediterranean antiquities, African art and the decorative arts and design to Quebec and Canadian art, the Museum’s encyclopedic collection is truly one of a kind. During these introductory tours, our Guides will introduce you to some of our treasures.


Sunday, January 29, 2012

B 2.30 p.m.

Free
Permanent Collection Galleries
Jean-Noël Desmarais Pavilion

 

Tuesday, January 31, 2012


Guided Tours


Treasures from the Museum’s Collection

Guided tour of the collection

From Mediterranean antiquities, African art and the decorative arts and design to Quebec and Canadian art, the Museum’s encyclopedic collection is truly one of a kind. During these introductory tours, our Guides will introduce you to some of our treasures.


Tuesday, January 31, 2012

B 2.30 p.m.

Free
Permanent Collection Galleries
Jean-Noël Desmarais Pavilion

 

Wednesday, February 1, 2012


Guided Tours


Treasures from the Museum’s Collection

Guided tour of the collection

From Mediterranean antiquities, African art and the decorative arts and design to Quebec and Canadian art, the Museum’s encyclopedic collection is truly one of a kind. During these introductory tours, our Guides will introduce you to some of our treasures.


Wednesday, February 1, 2012

B 2.30 p.m.

Free
Permanent Collection Galleries
Jean-Noël Desmarais Pavilion

 

Thursday, February 2, 2012


Guided Tours


Treasures from the Museum’s Collection

Guided tour of the collection

From Mediterranean antiquities, African art and the decorative arts and design to Quebec and Canadian art, the Museum’s encyclopedic collection is truly one of a kind. During these introductory tours, our Guides will introduce you to some of our treasures.


Thursday, February 2, 2012

B 2.30 p.m.

Free
Permanent Collection Galleries
Jean-Noël Desmarais Pavilion

 

Friday, February 3, 2012


Guided Tours


Treasures from the Museum’s Collection

Guided tour of the collection

From Mediterranean antiquities, African art and the decorative arts and design to Quebec and Canadian art, the Museum’s encyclopedic collection is truly one of a kind. During these introductory tours, our Guides will introduce you to some of our treasures.


Friday, February 3, 2012

B 2.30 p.m.

Free
Permanent Collection Galleries
Jean-Noël Desmarais Pavilion

 

Sunday, January 29, 2012


Guided Tours


On the Lighter Side

Guided tour of the collection

Who said a visit to the Museum had to be serious? A touch of humour is on the agenda for these tours, which offer insightful comments on a dozen works on a thematic approach.


Sunday, January 29, 2012

B 1.30 p.m.

Free
Permanent Collection Galleries
Jean-Noël Desmarais Pavilion

 

Saturday, February 4, 2012


Guided Tours


Lyonel Feininger: From Manhattan to the Bauhaus

Guided tour of the collection

Lyonel Feininger (1871-1956) created colourful, attractive Cubist-inspired works that reflect his inner world. In the company of our experienced Guides, discover the many facets of the work of this exceptional artist, including his interest in music.


Saturday, February 4, 2012

B 11 h

E 11 a.m.

$
Temporary Exhibitions Galleries
Michal and Renata Hornstein Pavilion

 

Thursday, February 2, 2012


Guided Tours


Lyonel Feininger: From Manhattan to the Bauhaus

Guided tour of the collection

Lyonel Feininger (1871-1956) created colourful, attractive Cubist-inspired works that reflect his inner world. In the company of our experienced Guides, discover the many facets of the work of this exceptional artist, including his interest in music.


Thursday, February 2, 2012

B 14 h 30 / 18 h 30

E 2.30 / 6.30 p.m.

$
Temporary Exhibitions Galleries
Michal and Renata Hornstein Pavilion

 

Tuesday, January 31, 2012


Workshop


OIL PASTELS WITH MIXED MEDIA

Instructor: Areg Elibekian, artist and art educator


Mixing pastels with other mediums, like watercolour, acrylic or just pencils, can produce wonderful, unparalleled effects in rendering a variety of subjects.


8-week workshop


Tuesday, January 31, 2012

B 1.30 p.m. to 4.30 p.m.

$

 

Wednesday, February 1, 2012


Workshop


COLOUR, COLOUR THEORIES AND THE MANDALA

Instructor: Claude Aimée Villeneuve, artist and art educator


If you wish to learn about colour with a medium of your choice, try this mandala workshop, which offers endless possibilities within a structured and beautiful format.


5-week workshop


Wednesday, February 1, 2012

B 1.30 p.m. to 4.30 p.m.

$

 

Thursday, February 2, 2012


Workshop


A CONTEMPORARY APPROACH TO THE STILL LIFE

Instructor: Manon Pelletier, artist and educator


Dare to take a traditional subject and turn it on its head by fragmenting, reorganizing and recycling your compositions through additions of collage and touches of charcoal.


5-week workshop


Thursday, February 2, 2012

B 1.30 p.m. to 4.30 p.m.

$

 

Workshop


NEW METHODS AND MATERIALS OF ACRYLIC PAINT

Instructor: Melanie Matthews, artist and art educator


This workshop is so popular that we’re offering a longer version allowing you to further investigate and broaden your exploration of exciting contemporary techniques.


8-week workshop


Although you must bring all your basic materials, all primers, gels, paints and finishes are generously supplied in this series.


Thursday, February 2, 2012

B 5.30 p.m. to 8.30 p.m.

$

Jean-Noël Desmarais Pavilion

 

Friday, February 3, 2012


Workshop


EXPLORING WATERCOLOUR

Instructor: Jocelyne Lambert, artist, art educator and member of the Société canadienne de l’aquarelle


At last, after many requests, a longer series to really get you well acquainted with this beautiful medium.


8-week workshop


Friday, February 3, 2012

B 1.30 p.m. to 4.30 p.m.

$

Jean-Noël Desmarais Pavilion

 

Sunday, January 29, 2012


Family Weekends


Still Life in All Its Forms

Dry Pastels

This winter, every weekend, there are free activities offered in connection with landscape, still life and the portrait.


First come, first served.


Sunday, January 29, 2012

B 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Free
Cultural Corridor
Jean-Noël Desmarais Pavilion

 

Saturday, February 4, 2012


Family Weekends


Still Life in All Its Forms

Watercolours

This winter, every weekend, there are free activities offered in connection with landscape, still life and the portrait.


First come, first served.


Saturday, February 4, 2012

B 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Free
Cultural Corridor
Jean-Noël Desmarais Pavilion

 

Sunday, January 29, 2012


Family Weekends


Discovering European Landscape

Tour-in-a-Wink - Guided tour in the company of a Volunteer Guide

Duration: 30 minutes

Passes are at the Family Weekend table in
the Lobby of the Jean-Noël Desmarais Pavilion,
starting at 12.30 p.m.


Sunday, January 29, 2012

F 1 p.m. / 2 p.m.

E 1.30 p.m. / 2.30 p.m.

Free
Cultural Corridor
Jean-Noël Desmarais Pavilion

 

Saturday, February 4, 2012


Family Weekends


Discovering European Landscape

Tour-in-a-Wink - Guided tour in the company of a Volunteer Guide

Duration: 30 minutes

Passes are at the Family Weekend table in
the Lobby of the Jean-Noël Desmarais Pavilion,
starting at 12.30 p.m.


Saturday, February 4, 2012

F 1 p.m. / 2 p.m.

E 1.30 p.m. / 2.30 p.m.

Free
Cultural Corridor
Jean-Noël Desmarais Pavilion

 

Films


Chronique d’Anna Magdalena Bach

in French

Germany, Danièle Huillet and Jean-Marie Straub, 1967, black and white, 93 min.

Presented as part of the Arte Musica Foundation’s festival “A Fugue at the Museum” in connection with the exhibition Lyonel Feininger: From Manhattan to the Bauhaus.


Saturday, February 4, 2012

F 2 p.m.

E 2 p.m.

Free
Maxwell-Cummings Auditorium
Level S1
Michal and Renata Hornstein Pavilion

 

Sunday, January 29, 2012


Films


Bauhaus – The Face of the 20th Century

in English

United Kingdom, Julia Cave and Frank Whitford, 1994, 50 min.

In connection with the exhibition Lyonel Feininger: From Manhattan to the Bauhaus.


Sunday, January 29, 2012

F 2 p.m.

E 2 p.m.

Free
Maxwell-Cummings Auditorium
Level S1
Michal and Renata Hornstein Pavilion