Special and Social Events
Throughout the year, the Walters Art Museum hosts a variety of special and social events for visitors, members, and donors. From mingling in the galleries to dining and dancing under the Washington Monument, guests always have a memorable experience at the Walters.
- Peer One
- Saturday, January 21, 2012–Sunday, March 18, 2012
10:00 AM–05:00 PM - Peer One is a video tour organized by artist Kari Altmann, using the museum’s new works of art website as a starting point. A group of artists, curators, users and bloggers will respond with videos to objects in the museum’s permanent collection.
- Conservation Window: Southeast Asian Sculpture
- Friday, February 10, 2012
12:30 AM–04:00 PM - Talk with an objects conservator about tools and techniques used to conserve Southeast Asian sculpture and other art forms. The conservation window is on the fourth floor, to your left as you exit the elevators or atrium stairwell.
- An Artful Language Exchange
- Sunday, February 12, 2012
03:00 PM–04:30 PM - Learning a second language? Have fun with art and language in the Walters Art Museum as part of a new series of bilingual (Spanish and English) gallery experiences.
- Conservation Window: Archeological Ceramics and Bronzes.
- Sunday, February 12, 2012
12:30 AM–04:00 PM - Talk with an Objects Conservator about techniques and tools used to conserve archeological ceramics and bronzes. The conservation window is on the fourth floor, to your left as you exit the elevators or atrium stairwell.
- Opening Day Talk: Exploring Art of the Ancient Americas
- Sunday, February 12, 2012
02:00 PM–03:00 PM - In this opening day talk, curator Dorie Reents-Budet will provide an overview of the special exhibition Exploring Art of the Ancient Americas: The John Bourne Collection Gift. She will examine key objects with origins ranging from ancient Mexico to Bolivia and discuss John Bourne’s early years exploring the jungles of southern Mexico in search of ancient Maya archaeological sites.
- Un Intercambio Lingüístico y Artístico
- Sunday, February 12, 2012
03:00 PM–04:30 PM - ¿Quiere aprender el inglés en un museo internacional aquí justo en Baltimore? A la vez puede ayudar a los que aprenden español mientras ve las obras de arte.
- Conservation Window: Ancient American Art
- Friday, February 17, 2012
12:30 AM–04:00 PM - Talk with an Objects Conservator about techniques and tools used to conserve objects from the Ancient Americas Bourne collection. The conservation window is on the fourth floor, to your left as you exit the elevators or atrium stairwell.
- Conservation Window: 19th Century Landscape
- Saturday, February 18, 2012
12:30 AM–04:00 PM - Examine a 19th Century oil painting of Landscape with Mosque by Prosper Marilhat and watch the conservator remove discolored varnish. The conservation window is on the fourth floor, to your left as you exit the elevators or atrium stairwell.
- Song and Dance: Peabody Preparatory Strings
- Saturday, February 18, 2012
11:00 AM–12:00 PM - A potpourri of preparatory string ensembles performs treasured lyrical works and dances, including arrangements of the Allegretto from Beethoven's Seventh Symphony; Massenet's "Meditation" from Thaïs; and "Czardas," Vitorrio Monti's famous Hungarian Dance. The Peabody Cello Choir, Violin Choir, Kreisler Violin Group and Pre-Conservatory Violin Program will be performing.
- Conservation Window: Archeological Ceramics and Bronzes
- Sunday, February 19, 2012
12:30 AM–04:00 PM - Talk with an Objects Conservator about techniques and tools used to conserve archeological ceramics and bronzes. The conservation window is on the fourth floor, to your left as you exit the elevators or atrium stairwell.
- Conservation Window: Ancient American Art
- Friday, February 24, 2012
12:30 AM–04:00 PM - Talk with an Objects Conservator about techniques and tools used to conserve objects from the Ancient Americas Bourne collection. The conservation window is on the fourth floor, to your left as you exit the elevators or atrium stairwell.
- Conservation Window: Ancient American Art
- Saturday, February 25, 2012
12:30 AM–04:00 PM - Talk with an Objects Conservator about techniques and tools used to conserve objects from the Ancient Americas Bourne collection. The conservation window is on the fourth floor, to your left as you exit the elevators or atrium stairwell.
- Conservation Window: Ancient American Art
- Sunday, February 26, 2012
12:30 AM–04:00 PM - Talk with an Objects Conservator about techniques and tools used to conserve objects from the Ancient Americas Bourne collection. The conservation window is on the fourth floor, to your left as you exit the elevators or atrium stairwell.
- Ira Aldridge: African American Theater Pioneer
- Sunday, February 26, 2012
02:00 PM–03:00 PM - Join Kwame Kwei-Armah, British playwright, actor, director and new Artistic Director of CENTERSTAGE in Baltimore in this lively discussion about Ira Aldridge, the first American of African descent to achieve fame in the theater.
- Peabody on the Court
- Friday, March 02, 2012
12:00 PM–01:00 PM - This concert features Peabody composer John Belkot in a concert with set instrumentation (strings, winds, guitar, lute, or voice) featuring canonical works as well as several premieres. Enjoy this dynamic series of free Friday noon concerts on the Sculpture Court.
- Exhibition Tour: Art of the Ancient Americas
- Sunday, March 04, 2012
01:00 PM–02:00 PM - Tour the exhibition, Exploring Art of the Ancient Americas: The John Bourne Collection Gift. Free with membership or special exhibition tickets to Exploring Art of the Ancient Americas. Meet at the Centre Street Lobby.
- Pleasure
- Sunday, March 04, 2012
02:00 PM–03:00 PM - Pleasure has made us who we are today! We wouldn't have survived as a species if the circuitry in our brains didn't make activities like eating food and having sex pleasurable. But what about other activities? How does the brain react to “tactile” stimuli when enjoying art? Join David Linden, Ph.D., as he talks about how we activate pleasure circuits through a range of activities like exercising, caring for others and enjoying art. What do they have in common?
- Sound and the Enjoyment of Sensation: Exploring the Pleasures of Renaissance Music
- Sunday, March 04, 2012
12:30 PM–01:30 PM - The Broken Consort featuring Brian Kay, with special guests Kevin Shannon & Niccolo Seligmann brings us a dynamic program of Renaissance and Baroque music. From the folk songs of Spain to the Cantatas of mid 17th century Italy, they will take you on a musical journey through the pleasures of an earlier time.
- Baltimore County Student Art Show
- Wednesday, March 07, 2012–Sunday, March 18, 2012
10:00 AM–05:00 PM - The Walters Art Museum and Baltimore County Public Schools celebrate students' artistic achievements with an exhibit of artwork inspired by the Walters' collection.
- Poetry in the Galleries with Smartish Pace
- Saturday, March 10, 2012
02:00 PM–03:00 PM - The Smartish Pace Reading Series continues with awarded-winning poet Campbell McGrath reading from his new collection, In the Kingdom of the Sea Monkeys. Over the past twelve years the Baltimore-based Smartish Pace magazine has published more than 700 poets and hosted 75 poetry readings.
- An Artful Language Exchange
- Sunday, March 11, 2012
03:00 PM–04:30 PM - Learning a second language? Have fun with art and language in the Walters Art Museum as part of a new series of bilingual (Spanish and English) gallery experiences.
- Un Intercambio Lingüístico y Artístico
- Sunday, March 11, 2012
03:00 PM–04:30 PM - ¿Quiere aprender el inglés en un museo internacional aquí justo en Baltimore? A la vez puede ayudar a los que aprenden español mientras ve las obras de arte.
- Art of the Ancient Americas Community Night
- Thursday, March 15, 2012
06:00 PM–08:00 PM - Explore the ancient world of the Americas while enjoying lectures and performances from your local community. During this event, enjoy free admission into the special exhibition.
- Una Noche para la Comunidad -- Arte de las Américas Antiguas
- Thursday, March 15, 2012
06:00 PM–08:00 PM - ¿Le gustaría explorar el mundo antiguo de las Américas mientras gozando unas lecturas y música de parte de nuestras colaboradoras locales? Si quisiera, venga al Museo Walters para este evento comunitario y pase por la exhibición especial gratis.
- Ancient Americas Forum
- Saturday, March 17, 2012
12:00 PM–04:30 PM - This forum discussion will explore topics tied to the special exhibition Exploring Art of the Ancient America presented by a panel of experts from several disciplines. Panelists include Senior Objects Conservator Julie Lauffenburger, Anthropologist Allen Christenson, and Archaeastronomist Anthony Aveni, best known for his theories on the prophesized end of the world in December of 2012. Curator Dorie Reents-Budet will moderate.
- Baltimore County Student Art Show Reception
- Sunday, March 18, 2012
03:00 PM–04:00 PM - In celebration of the Baltimore County Student Art Show, the Walters will host a reception for participating students and their families. The reception will take place on the sculpture court with refreshments.
- Anne Arundel County Student Art Show
- Wednesday, March 21, 2012–Sunday, March 25, 2012
10:00 AM–05:00 PM - The Walters Art Museum and Anne Arundel County Public Schools celebrate students' artistic achievements with an exhibit of artwork inspired by the Walters' collection.
- Anne Arundel County Student Art Show Reception
- Sunday, March 25, 2012
01:00 PM–03:00 PM - In celebration of the Anne Arundel County Student Art Show, the Walters will host a reception for participating students and their families. The reception will take place on the Sculpture Court with refreshments.
- Exhibition Tour: Art of the Ancient Americas
- Sunday, March 25, 2012
01:00 PM–02:00 PM - Tour the exhibition, Exploring Art of the Ancient Americas: The John Bourne Collection Gift. Free with membership or special exhibition tickets to Exploring Art of the Ancient Americas. Meet at the Centre Street Lobby.
- Ancient Indian Tales of Magic Rings and Extraordinary Necklaces
- Sunday, April 01, 2012
03:00 PM–04:00 PM - Exploring some of the lore that surrounds Indian jewelry, Wendy Doniger from University of Chicago will examine ancient Indian stories of rings in which men accuse women of unchastely behavior only to have the ring prove that it was the man, in fact, who was unchaste. The ring also validates the woman’s child as the true heir.
- A Good Friday Lecture
- Friday, April 06, 2012
01:00 PM–02:00 PM - For nearly 1,500 years, the face of Christ has been depicted in remarkably similar ways, by illustrators of all backgrounds, from Byzantine mosaicists to Hollywood filmmakers. Why is the face so frequently depicted this way? Bring your lunch to this richly illustrated talk in which Gary Vikan will explore the emergence of the "canonical" face of Christ in the early medieval period.
- Peabody on the Court
- Friday, April 06, 2012
12:00 PM–01:00 PM - This concert features students from the Peabody Early Music Department. Enjoy this dynamic series of free Friday noon concerts on the Sculpture Court.
- ART BLOOMS 2012: A Floral Fiesta!
- Thursday, April 12, 2012–Sunday, April 15, 2012
10:00 AM–05:00 PM - The Women's Committee of the Walters Art Museum presents the annual Art Blooms event. Each spring, Art Blooms enhances the Walters' collection with interpretative floral arrangements by regional garden clubs. Activities include a floral design speaker/demonstration, docent tours and the spectacular combination of flowers and art.
- Opening Night Party for ArtBlooms 2012
- Thursday, April 12, 2012
06:30 PM–09:30 PM - A culinary fiesta during which guests will be able to view the special exhibition and 30 floral interpretations. Ticket includes admission throughout Art Blooms to the special exhibition.
- Art Blooms Lecture, Floral Demonstration with Luncheon
- Friday, April 13, 2012
11:00 AM–01:00 PM - René van Rems of San Diego, California and a world-renowned ambassador of the floral industry will share his wide-ranging knowledge of botanical materials and floral design traditions. This will be followed by a book signing of Rene’s Bouquets: A Guide to Euro-Style Hand-Tied Bouquets and a luncheon.
- Guided Tour of Art Blooms
- Friday, April 13, 2012
10:00 AM–03:00 PM - As part of the weekend-long Art Blooms event, docents are available to explain the floral interpretations in the special exhibition Exploring Art of the Ancient Americas: The John Bourne Collection Gift.
- The Garden Shed
- Friday, April 13, 2012–Sunday, April 15, 2012
10:00 AM–05:00 PM - Our pop-up store, ‘The Garden Shed’, featuring gently used gardening and floral items, will be open for business during ArtBlooms. Art Blooms provides a spectacular combination of flowers and art!
- Floral Photography Workshop
- Saturday, April 14, 2012
10:30 AM–12:00 PM - Baltimore/Washington, D.C. based Antonio E. Amador, a visual artist who uses photography, digital design and computer painting to portray the beauty of nature, will give a floral photography workshop.
- Guided Tour of Art Blooms
- Saturday, April 14, 2012
11:00 AM–03:00 PM - As part of the weekend-long Art Blooms event, docents are available to explain the floral interpretations in the special exhibition Exploring Art of the Ancient Americas: The John Bourne Collection Gift.
- Guided Tour of Art Blooms
- Sunday, April 15, 2012
11:00 AM–03:00 PM - As part of the weekend-long Art Blooms event, docents are available to explain the floral interpretations in the special exhibition Exploring Art of the Ancient Americas: The John Bourne Collection Gift.
- Art of the Ancient Americas Community Night
- Thursday, April 19, 2012
06:00 PM–08:00 PM - Explore the ancient world of the Americas while enjoying lectures and performances from your local community. During this event, enjoy free admission into the special exhibition.
- Exhibition Tour: Art of the Ancient Americas
- Sunday, April 22, 2012
01:00 PM–02:00 PM - Tour the exhibition, Exploring Art of the Ancient Americas: The John Bourne Collection Gift. Free with membership or special exhibition tickets to Exploring Art of the Ancient Americas. Meet at the Centre Street Lobby.
- Islamic Art: Mirrors of the Invisible World
- Sunday, April 22, 2012
02:00 PM–04:00 PM - Islamic Art: Mirror of the Invisible World is a ninety-minute documentary for PBS celebrates the artistic legacy of the Muslim world. It displays an extraordinary journey, exploring the immense richness of Islamic art and architecture, including the finest buildings in the Islamic world and an astonishing collection of cultural treasures.
- After Hours at the Walters
- Thursday, April 26, 2012
06:00 PM–09:00 PM - Celebrate the opening of our new special exhibition Exploring Art of the Ancient Americas: The John Bourne Collection Gift with a special AfterHours event. Enjoy music, food, a cash bar, a discussion about "authentic" Mexican food and free entry to the exhibition.
- Henry Walters' Legacy: The Art Of Medicine
- Tuesday, May 01, 2012
07:00 PM–09:00 PM - Dr. Gary P. Lees, Director of the Department of Art as Applied to Medicine at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, will recount how 100 years ago Henry Walters endowed this special program combining art and science and how the media of medical illustrators has evolved from beautiful hand drawing to stunning computer imaging.
- Peabody on the Court
- Friday, May 04, 2012
12:00 PM–01:00 PM - This concert features students from the Peabody Harp Department, which continues our partnership with the Peabody Institute. As the season draws to an end, we are proud to conclude our second year presenting this series of dynamic Friday lunchtime concerts.
- Howard County Student Art Show
- Wednesday, May 16, 2012–Sunday, May 20, 2012
10:00 AM–05:00 PM - The Walters Art Museum and Howard County Public Schools celebrate students' artistic achievements with an exhibit of artwork inspired by the Walters' collection.
- Art of the Ancient Americas Community Night
- Thursday, May 17, 2012
06:00 PM–08:00 PM - Explore the ancient world of the Americas while enjoying lectures and performances from your local community. During this event, enjoy free admission into the special exhibition.
- Una Noche para la Comunidad -- Arte de las Américas Antiguas
- Thursday, May 17, 2012
06:00 PM–08:00 PM - ¿Le gustaría explorar el mundo antiguo de las Américas mientras gozando unas lecturas y música de parte de nuestras colaboradoras locales? Si quisiera, venga al Museo Walters para este evento comunitario y pase por la exhibición especial gratis.
- Howard County Student Art Show Reception
- Sunday, May 20, 2012
01:00 PM–03:00 PM - In celebration of the Howard County Student Art Show, the Walters will host a reception for participating students and their families. The reception will take place on the Sculpture Court with refreshments.
- Jewelry Fair at the Walters
- Friday, November 02, 2012–Sunday, November 04, 2012
10:00 AM–05:00 PM - The Jewelry Fair is one of the Walters Art Museum's best loved traditions. From November 4th to 6th, join the Walters Art Museum Women's Committee and 20 of America's best artisan jewelers on the Sculpture Court and participate in a variety of special events. Admission to all programs include tickets to the Jewelry fair and Lost and Found: The Secrets of Archimedes.
