TV SPOTLIGHT
The Illuminated Bible
Wednesday, December 19th, 8:00pm PST on PBSJourney into the past and discover the art behind illuminated manuscripts. Explore the makings of The Saint John’s Bible then experience the mastery in person at the Phoenix Art Museum.
PERFORMANCE AT THE MUSEUM
Cost included with Museum general admission.
Bell Canto
Sunday, December 9, 11:30am – 1pmMichael Mazzatenta directs the Bell Canto hand-bell choir of Phoenix College as they perform seasonal and festive selections.
Sacred Music
Sunday, March 2, 2pmSs. Simon & Jude Cathedral’s Parish Choir performs sacred music, including chant and liturgical, specially selected to accompany Illuminated Manuscripts.
LECTURES AND TALKS
Cost included with Museum general admission.
The Saint John’s Bible-Donald Jackson
Sunday, December 9, 3pmDonald Jackson, scribe to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth's Crown Office at the House of Lords and the artistic director of The Saint John's Bible, discusses fulfilling his life's dream and the process of bringing The Saint John's Bible to reality. Seating is limited.
Nature, the Devoted, and Art
Tuesday, December 18, 7pmSacred stories have inspired artists across the centuries. Curator of European Art Dr. Tom Loughman considers the diverse motivations and forms of devotional imagery represented by works in the Museum's collection of European art, as well as those in current temporary exhibitions of New Mexican retablos and sacred manuscripts.
From Pages to Book
Tuesday, January 8, 7pmJoin Michael Roswell of Roswell Bookbinding in Phoenix to learn how his company is binding full-size facsimile pages of The Saint John's Bible into the deluxe Heritage Edition book. Discover the process, challenges and opportunities presented by this significant project.
The Words of the Bible
Tuesday, January 15, 7pmDr. Paul Wegner, professor of Old Testament at Phoenix Seminary, discusses the literary history of the Bible, its various translations and early printed history.
DEMONSTRATIONS
Cost included with Museum general admission.
Calligraphy
(Museum Members only)
- Sunday, December 9, 1pm – 3pm
- Saturday, December 15, 11am – 1pm
- Sunday, December 16, 11am – 1pm; 2 – 4pm
- Saturday, January 5, 11am – 1pm
- Sunday, January 6, 2pm – 4pm
- Saturday, February 16, 11am – 1pm
- Sunday, February 17, 2pm – 4pm
- Saturday, March 8, 11am – 1pm
- Sunday, March 9, 2pm – 4pm
Members of the Calligraphic Society of Arizona demonstrate the use of various tools and show a variety of beautiful letterforms.
BOOK COVERS BOOK CLUB
Join this discussion group, led by the Museum's librarian, Sandra Wiles. No prior reading is necessary! Free.
What’s the Word?
Tuesday, December 11, 10:30am & 7pmCome share our enthusiasm for all things bookish: calligraphy, illumination, decoration, gilding, paper-production and binding techniques. An illuminated codex from the Museum’s own collection will also be on display during the discussion.
YOUTH AND FAMILY PROGRAMS
Teen Seen
Tuesday, December 11, 6:30 – 8:30pmExperience the use of language in art as we examine Illuminating the Word and A Century of Retablos.
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Family Fun Day
Saturday, January 5, 10am – 5pm
FREE general admission all day!
PhxArtKids Day
Saturday, January 5 , 11am – 3pmParticipatory art experiences designed for children ages 5 – 12 and their adult companions. Experiment with writing styles as you make your own book inspired by the decorated manuscripts on view. Visit PhxArtKids.org for full schedule of activities.
WORKSHOPS
From Inspiration to Reality: Tracing the Artistic Process
Thursdays, February 7, 21, March 6, 20 & April 3, 1pm – 3pmThis five-session workshop explores the artistic process from different points of view. Learn about the physical construction of works of art in various media, as well as the evolution of the status of the artist from artisans to free-thinkers to innovators. Visit Illuminated Manuscripts and Masterpiece Replayed to consider how artists’ ideas evolve and change. Finally, work with a professional art educator to bring an original work of art from inspiration to preparation to completion. This program for adults aged 50+ meets at both the ASU West campus and the Museum. Registration is limited.
Fee and pre-registration required. For more information or to enroll, please contact ASU's Lifelong Learning program at (602)543-6440 or visit http://lifelonglearning.asu.edu.
MOVIES AT THE MUSEUM
Free; First come, first seated.
The Name of the Rose
Sunday, December 30, 1pmThis 1986 film by Jean-Jacques Annaud, based on Umberto Eco’s book of the same name, stars Sean Connery as the Franciscan friar William of Baskerville and Christian Slater as his apprentice. The two investigate mysterious deaths at an abbey and explore its medieval library and manuscript collections as they pursue the killer. Runtime: 130 minutes.
