Past Events at the Danforth
2007 - 2008 (Selected Events)
May 2008
2 Friday
First Friday Boston Gallery Visit with Danforth Museum Director Katherine French, 4 - 6 p.m.
3 & 4 Saturday and Sunday
FREE Museum Admission for Bank of America card holders through Museums on Us™ - Learn more.
4 Sunday
First Sunday Drop Into Art, 2 - 4 p.m.
Special Guests: Woodrow Wilson Elementary School,
Framingham, MA
FREE Museum Admission
FREE Children's Art Activities
FREE Family Tours by Teen Docents
Sponsored by Framingham Co-operative Bank Charitable Foundation
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11 Sunday
Danforth Museum of Art Mother's Day Tea and Sale noon - 5 p.m.
14 Wednesday
Volunteer Open House,
Wednesday, May 14, 2008, 11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
18 Sunday
Gallery Talk and Reception Katherine Gulla, 3 p.m.
28 Wednesday
Gallery Talk Dana Clancy and curator Rachel Arauz, noon
31 Saturday

Off the Wall Patron's Preview and Benefit Auction
Danforth Museum of Art
Saturday, May 31, 2008
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Tickets $50 per person
Join us for a special Patron's Preview champagne reception.
Meet the 2008 Annual Juried Members' Show artists!
get a first look at this year's exhibition and take advantage of the special patron's preview
10% discount on exhibited member works.
Bid on one-of-a-kind packages in our live auction
including custom portraits by photographer Andrew Kessler and artist Robert Collins,
Boston Symphony Orchestra tickets, Red Sox tickets/ memorabilia, and more!
Sample
tarts, truffles, tea sandwiches and delicious sweets provided by Savory to Sweet Catering.
Enjoy
from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. — fine wines and elegant hors d'oeuvres
beginning at 6:30 p.m. — auction of select items
TICKETS: The Patron's Preview is a ticketed event, which will be held prior to the public reception for the Members' Show. Tickets for the Off the Wall Patron's Preview must be purchased prior to the event.
Please contact Jenn Harris in the Development office to purchase tickets, 508-620-0050 x16.
All proceeds support exhibitions and educational programming at the Danforth Museum of Art. $25 from each ticket is tax deductible. |
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Opening Receptions
2008 Annual Juried Members’ Show, 7 - 9 p.m.
Dana Clancy : Viewing Space, 7 - 9 p.m.
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April 2008
4 Friday
First Friday Boston Gallery Visit with Danforth Museum Director Katherine French, 4 - 6 p.m.
6 Sunday
First Sunday Drop Into Art, 2 - 4 p.m.
Special Guests: Barbieri Elementary School, Framingham, MA
FREE Museum Admission
FREE Children's Art Activities
FREE Family Tours by Teen Docents
Sponsored by Framingham Co-operative Bank Charitable Foundation
Book signing Children's book illustrator Wade Zahares, 2-4 p.m.
Learn more about his exhibit and his book, Lucky Jake. |
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Special Appearance - Ana Maria Pacheco
The Danforth Museum of Art is pleased to announce a special appearance by internationally renowned exhibiting artist, Ana Maria Pacheco.
The artist will speak about her work on Sunday, April 6, 2008 at 3 p.m. at the Framingham Civic League. Please call 508-620-0050 x16 to purchase tickets. |
9 Wednesday
Gallery Talk Katherine Gulla, noon
12 Saturday
Spring classes begin in the Danforth Museum School. Learn more.
13 Sunday
Special Performance - Harmonie Transverse
Sunday, April 13, 2008, 3:30 p.m.
Harmonie Transverse was formed in 2002 with flutists who had performed with the New England Conservatory's Metropolitan Flute Orchestra. The group includes piccolo, C Flute, G Alto Flute, and Bass Flute. Harmonie Transverse is part of the Artist in Residence program at Wachusett Regional High School and is supported by TEMPO (To Encourage Musical Performance Opportunities). The group takes its name from the word Harmonie for wind band and Transverse for side blown flute.
$8 non-members, $7 students/ seniors;
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22 - 24, and 25, Tuesday - Thursday, and Friday
School Vacation Workshop classes for children and teens. Learn more.
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March 2008
2 Sunday
First Sunday Drop Into Art, 2 - 4 p.m.
Special Guests: Potter Road Elementary School, Framingham, MA
FREE Museum Admission
FREE Children's Art Activities
FREE Family Tours by Teen Docents
Sponsored by Framingham Co-operative Bank Charitable Foundation
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7 Friday
First Friday Boston Gallery Visit with Danforth Museum Director Katherine French, 4 - 6 p.m.
9 Sunday
Two Perspectives in Clay with Laurel MacDuffie and David Orser
Gallery Talk 1 p.m. and Workshop 2 - 5 p.m. Learn more.
15 Saturday
29 Saturday
“collAboRaTe”- Teen Art Night 6 - 9 p.m.
Teen Docents will hold a teen art night, collAboRaTe, at the Museum
Saturday, March 29, 2008, 6 - 9 p.m.
Creativity rules during this free event for teens hosted by 2007/2008 Danforth teen docents. Participants can take part in the collaborative winding scribble wall, work with guest professional artists, listen to the music of a Northborough band, THE MOVE, and learn about next year’s program.
Teens ages 14- 18 are welcome to attend. RSVP and a valid student ID are required for entrance. Call 508.620.0050 x23. Click to download flyer.
More on facebook - search for “Teen Art Night - Danforth Museum.” |
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February 2008
1 Friday
First Friday Boston Gallery Visit with Danforth Museum Director Katherine French, 4 - 6 p.m.
3 Sunday
First Sunday Drop Into Art, 2 - 4 p.m.
Special Guests: Dunning Elementary School, Framingham, MA
FREE Museum Admission
FREE Children's Art Activities
FREE Family Tours by Teen Docents
Sponsored by Framingham Co-operative Bank Charitable Foundation
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9 Saturday
Artists' Receptions, 6 - 8 p.m.
Arthur Polonsky : A Thief of Light
Sarah Williams : Constellations
Diane Willow : Re-Inhabiting
Ana Maria Pacheco : St. Sebastian Series Works on Paper
Wade Zahares : Lucky Jake
13 Wednesday
Gallery Talk Arthur Polonsky, noon
19 - 21, and 22; Tuesday - Thursday, and Friday
School Vacation Workshop classes for children and teens. Learn more.
January 2008
6 Sunday
First Sunday Drop Into Art, 2 - 4 p.m.
Special Guests: Brophy Elementary School, Framingham, MA
FREE Museum Admission
FREE Children's Art Activities
FREE Family Tours by Teen Docents
Sponsored by Framingham Co-operative Bank Charitable Foundation
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13 Sunday
Gallery Talk with Reception following Conley Harris, 3 p.m.
15 Tuesday
Winter classes begin in the Danforth Museum School. Learn more.
16 Wednesday
Gallery Talk Sarah Williams, noon
27 Sunday
December 2007
2 Sunday
First Sunday Drop Into Art, 2 - 4 p.m.
Special Guests: Hemenway Elementary School, Framingham, MA
FREE Museum Admission
FREE Children's Art Activities
FREE Family Tours by Teen Docents
Sponsored by Framingham Co-operative Bank Charitable Foundation
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Opening Day for Holiday Shopping
Holiday Tea and Sale in the Museum Shop, noon – 5 p.m.
Continue shopping during Museum hours until Sunday, December 23
Student and Instructor Sale in the Museum School, noon – 5 p.m.
Continue shopping Monday - Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., and
Tuesday - Wednesday, December 4 and 5 until 9 p.m.
Sale ends in the Museum School Saturday December 15 |
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5 Wednesday
Gallery Talk Lana Z. Caplan, noon
7 Friday
First Friday Boston Gallery Visit with Danforth Museum Director Katherine French, 4 - 6 p.m.
27 and 28, Thursday and Friday
School Vacation Workshop classes for children and teens. Learn more.
November 2007
2 Friday
First Friday Boston Gallery Visit with Danforth Museum Director Katherine French, 4 - 6 p.m.
4 Sunday
First Sunday Drop Into Art, 2 - 4 p.m.
Special Guests: Stapleton Elementary School, Framingham, MA
FREE Museum Admission
FREE Children's Art Activities
FREE Family Tours by Teen Docents
Meet the artists: Book signings by some of the
Robert's Snow Snowflakes Artists
Sponsored by Framingham Co-operative Bank Charitable Foundation
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Reception for Contributing Artists (Robert's Snow Snowflakes exhibition), 4 p.m.
8 Thursday
Members' Preview Reception, 6 - 8 p.m.
Ana Maria Pacheco : Dark Night of the Soul
Andrew Stevovich : Solitary Demons
Giraud Foster : A Festival of Lights : Photographs of India at Night
Lana Z. Caplan : Watch This!
Artist Talk Lana Z. Caplan, 6 p.m.
28 Wednesday
Gallery Talk Objects from the ARTER Collection, with Arthur Beale, noon
October 2007
10 Wednesday
Gallery Talk with Fran Forman, 2007 New England Photography Biennial exhibiting artist, noon
13 Saturday
Lecture Carlota Duarte, Chiapas Photography Project, 4:00 p.m.
14 Sunday & 21 Sunday
Looking at Art Boston Expressionism and the Jewish-American Experience Lisa Leavitt, 2 - 3:30 p.m.
Two part series.
23 Tuesday
Danforth Museum of Art Annual Meeting, 7 p.m.
All museum members welcome.
27 Saturday
Continuous showings, After the Pope, Lana Z. Caplan's 4 minute film (auditorium), all day
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Sample wines from around the world and enjoy light appetizers, live music and desserts
A delightful evening!
Wines presented by
Fifth Avenue Liquors
Catering presented by
Pepper's Fine Foods Catering
Desserts courtesy of
Finale Dessert Company
Museum members $55 per person
Non-members $65 per person
Special family membership, including two tickets to the event, $145
Bring your friends!
Groups of eight tickets or more, if purchased
in advance, $45 per person |
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28 Sunday
Continuous showings, After the Pope, Lana Z. Caplan's 4 minute film (auditorium), all day
Book Signing Andrew Stevovich: Essential Elements with Andrew Stevovich, 3 p.m.
31 Wednesday
Gallery Talk Andrew Stevovich, noon
September 2007
8 Saturday
Members' Preview Reception, 6 - 8 p.m.
2007 New England Photography Biennial
Information, Insight, Interruption : Bosworth, Smith, Thurber, van der Heijden
Animals in Art : Selections From the Arter Collection
Collective Vision : Recent Acquisitions
Leo Landry : Space Boy
9 Sunday
Open House
Sunday September 9, 2007 1 - 4 p.m.
Visit the Danforth Museum of Art for our annual Open House. Meet art school faculty, attend workshops for children and adults, take a museum tour, see illustrations from the book, Space Boy, in the children's gallery, and enjoy artwork created by advanced adult students.
FREE classes for adults in the museum school (as space permits)
Portrait Drawing with Bob Collins, 1 - 2 p.m.
Watercolor with Catherine Carter, 2 - 3 p.m.
and more!
FREE Goodnight Moon and Space Boy children's workshops, ongoing, 1 - 4 p.m.
A Glimpse into the Studio Process
Exhibitions in the Museum School Galleries
of
Advanced adult painting and drawing students
High School Portfolio Students
Artists' Reception, 2 - 4 p.m.
In the Museum
See new fall exhibitions
Space Boy book signing by author/illustrator Leo Landry, 2 - 4 p.m.
Take a tour given by our new teen docents; tours begin each half-hour, 1 - 3:30 p.m.
On site registration for Danforth Museum School classes (save $5 by registering early)

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September Family Day at the Danforth Museum of Art
has been made possible through generous support from
Herb Connolly Acura of Framingham. |
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23 Sunday
Gallery Talk Karen Haas & Arlette Kayafas, jurors of 2007 New England Photography Biennial, 3 p.m.
25 Tuesday
Fall Classes begin in the Danforth Museum School
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