Press RoomPhoenix Art Museum to participate in virtual, cross-institutional art event, present indoor and outdoor films and other programs in June 2021

Phoenix Art Museum to participate in virtual, cross-institutional art event, present indoor and outdoor films and other programs in June 2021

May, 26, 2021

Special Events and Programs

Phoenix Art Museum to participate in virtual, cross-institutional art event, present indoor and outdoor films and other programs in June 2021

PHOENIX (May 26, 2021) – This June, Phoenix Art Museum will present a number of virtual and in-person events with limited capacity to provide meaningful art-engagement opportunities for the community, including a 24-hour video broadcast event organized by the Getty Research Institute and the Feminist Center for Creative Work and spanning an international network of arts-and-culture institutions. The Museum will also host various film events, virtual artist lectures, and more.

For a full list of exhibitions on view now at Phoenix Art Museum, visit phxart.org/art/exhibitions/. For information on the Museum’s COVID-19 visitor policies and procedures, click here.

FEATURED JUNE 2021 EVENTS
T.V. to See the Sky – Inspired by Yoko Ono’s work, SKY T.V.
June 21 | Beginning 5:42 am PST and continuing for 24 hours
Free for Members and the public
Presented on Zoom

This event is inspired by Yoko Ono’s second conceptualization of SKY TV in 1967 for the Lisson Gallery, which she described as “a TV just to see the sky. Different channels for different skies, high-up sky, low sky, etc.” SKY TV 1966 (furniture piece) was a video sculpture described by Ono as “a closed circuit TV set up in the gallery for looking at the sky.” It broadcasts a live video feed of the sky from above the building where it was installed—a way to bring the sky inside, even if a space lacked windows.

In collaboration with Yoko Ono, the Getty Research Institute and the Feminist Center for Creative Work will present a 24-hour video streaming of the sky via Zoom. A network of international institutions, including Phoenix Art Museum, will participate in a live broadcast of the sky transmitted to audiences at home. At a time of profound revolution and reflection, a time of restricted travel but great desire for connection, we seek to draw upon Ono’s invocation of the sky as a space of generative possibility and renewal as well as a territory beyond the reach of capital and ownership. This event takes place on June 21 to coincide with and celebrate the Solstice and the Strawberry Moon Eclipse (June 20–24).

T.V. to See the Sky on June 21 will be transmitted to audiences at home via a 24-hour Zoom video stream. More information on the event and how to RSVP will be available soon on phxart.org.

This virtual event is made possible by the Getty Research Institute and the Feminist Center for Creative Work.

Virtual Artist Talk – In Conversation: Kimberly Lyle and Pat Pataranutaporn
June 17 | 6 pm
Free for Members | $5 suggested donation for the public2019 Phoenix Art Museum Artists’ Grants recipient Kimberly Lyle and co-founder of the Futuristic Research Lab Pat Pataranutaporn discuss their collaborations and artistic practices.

Lyle’s work has been exhibited at the International Symposium on Electronic Arts (Republic of Korea); Symposium for Science, Literature, and the Arts (UC Irvine); the Arizona Biennial at the Tucson Museum of Art; and more. Currently, she is an Assistant Teaching Professor of Digital Art & Design Media at The Pennsylvania State University, and her work is on view as part of PhxArt’s 2019 Phoenix Art Museum Artists’ Grants Recipients Exhibition through September 5, 2021.

Pataranutaporn is an anti-disciplinary technologist/scientist/artist at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). He is part of the Fluid Interfaces research group at MIT Media Lab, which specializes in designing on-body technology for human enhancement. Pat’s research is at the intersection of generative artificial intelligence, synthetic biology, and wearable computing, specifically at the interface between biological and digital systems.

Tickets for this event are available here.

This virtual event is made possible through the generosity of the William Randolph Hearst Endowed Fund for Education Programs.

Open Call – Lehmann Emerging Artist Awards
Through July 15
$10 submission fee
Phoenix Art Museum is now accepting submissions for the Sally and Richard Lehmann Emerging Artist Awards, which replace the former Contemporary Forum and Phoenix Art Museum Artists’ Grants. For the inaugural round of the newly branded Lehmann Emerging Artist Awards, Artlink is hosting the call for artwork submissions. ⁠⁠All applications must be submitted online by July 15 with a $10 submission fee that supports education programs and exhibitions at Phoenix Art Museum. Up to three Lehmann Emerging Artist Awards recipients will be announced on September 30, 2021, with each receiving a $1,500 grant and the opportunity to participate in a group exhibition at Phoenix Art Museum in spring 2022. For eligibility requirements and the open call application, click here.

ADDITIONAL JUNE 2021 EVENTS
PhxArt + FilmBar Present: Sisters with Transistors
June 2 | 6:30 pm
June 5 | 1 pm  
$12 for PhxArt Members and FilmBar Unlimited-ish Members | $15 for the general public
Limited capacity. Face masks are strongly encouraged.

Narrated by legendary multimedia artist Laurie Anderson, Lisa Rovner’s Sisters with Transistors showcases music and exclusive interviews with female electronic pioneers Clara Rockmore, Delia Derbyshire, Daphne Oram, Éliane Radigue, Maryanne Amacher, Bebe Barron, Suzanne Ciani, Pauline Oliveros, Laurie Spiegel, and Wendy Carlos, classically trained musicians and brilliant mathematicians who were discriminated against because of their gender and chosen medium. Not rated. Estimated runtime: 1h 16min. Tickets are available here.

PhxArt + FilmBar Present is made possible in part by the Angela and Leonard Singer Endowment for Performing Arts.

Weekly Virtual Mindfulness Sessions
June 3, 10, 17 | Noon
Free for Members | $5 suggested donation for the public
Scientific studies show the art of mindfulness can relieve anxiety, depression, pain, and stress and actually change the way we feel, think, work, and play by opening new pathways in the brain. Presented in collaboration with Hospice of the Valley, this free, 30-minute, at-home mindfulness session promotes living in the present. This session is hosted on Zoom, a video-conference platform. For more information, click here.

PhxArt + FilmBar Present: Paris is Burning
June 16 | 6:30 pm
June 19 | 1 pm
$12 for PhxArt Members and FilmBar Unlimited-ish Members | $15 for the general public
Limited capacity. Face masks are strongly encouraged.
Where does voguing come from, and what exactly is throwing shade? This landmark documentary, made over seven years, provides a vibrant snapshot of the 1980s through the eyes of New York City’s African-American and Latinx Harlem drag ball scene, offering an intimate portrait of rival fashion “houses” and featuring legendary voguers, drag queens, and trans women like Willi Ninja, Pepper LaBeija, Dorian Corey, and Venus Xtravaganza. Rated R. Estimated runtime: 1h 11min. Tickets are available here.

PhxArt + FilmBar Present is made possible in part by the Angela and Leonard Singer Endowment for Performing Arts.

Kinky Boots
June 23 | 6:30 pm
June 26 | 1 pm
$15 for Museum Members | $18 for the public (film only) | $23 for the public (film + Museum admission)
Limited capacity. Face masks are strongly encouraged.

Mostly inspired by true events and with songs by Grammy® and Tony® winning pop icon Cyndi Lauper, Kinky Boots is the story of Charlie Price, who, after inheriting a shoe factory from his father, forms an unlikely partnership with cabaret performer and drag queen Lola to produce a line of high-heeled boots that saves the business. Rated PG-13. Estimated runtime: 2h 13min with a 10-minute intermission. Tickets are available here.

This event is made possible in part by the Angela and Leonard Singer Endowment for Performing Arts and BY Experience.

Virtual Slow Art at Home | Guided Meditation with Phoenix Art Museum
June 24 | Noon
Free for Members | $5 suggested donation for the public
Guided by a Museum educator, this pay-what-you-wish #PhxArtatHome art-based meditation session provides an opportunity to connect with the present moment and create a deeper understanding of a work of art from the Museum’s collection. June’s Slow Art will be presented through Zoom, a video-conference platform. For more information and to RSVP, click here.

FREE-ACCESS TIMES
First Friday
June 4 | 3 – 7 pmVoluntary-donation general admissionSPECIAL-EXHIBITION TICKETS: $5 for adults | FREE for Museum Members, veterans/active-duty military, and kids under 18
Every First Friday from 3 – 7 pm, Phoenix Art Museum offers voluntary-donation general admission and reduced rates to view special-engagement exhibitions. This First Friday, PhxArt visitors can also connect with members of CALA Alliance, who will be on site to engage with community members about the organization’s virtual summer workshops. How I Became an Artista is CALA’s K–12 educational and cultural-literacy program that exposes students in the Metro Phoenix area to the life and work of Latinx and Latin American artists as well as contemporary social issues in our region and beyond. This summer, CALA will be offering free art-kits for an at-home art activity inspired by two workshops with teaching artists Gloria Martínez-Granado and Diana Calderón. Visit PhxArt on First Friday to learn more.

Discounted youth pricing is made possible by a gift from Judy and Bill Goldberg. The Military Access Program at Phoenix Art Museum (MAP@PAM) is made possible through the generosity of Dr. Hong and Doris Ong, Nancy Hanley Eriksson, and Shamrock Foods Foundation.

Pay-What-You-Wish Wednesdays

Every Wednesday | 3 – 7 pm

Voluntary-donation general admission

SPECIAL-EXHIBITION TICKETS: $5 for Adults | FREE for Museum Members, veterans/active-duty military, and kids under 18
From 3 – 7 pm every Wednesday, the Museum offers voluntary-donation general admission and reduced rates to view special-engagement exhibitions.

Pay-What-You-Wish Wednesdays are made possible by SRP and supported in part through the generosity of the Angela and Leonard Singer Endowment for Performing Arts, with additional support from the Museum’s Circles of Support and Museum Members.

Discounted youth pricing is made possible by a gift from Judy and Bill Goldberg. The Military Access Program at Phoenix Art Museum (MAP@PAM) is made possible through the generosity of Dr. Hong and Doris Ong, Nancy Hanley Eriksson, and Shamrock Foods Foundation.

VIRTUAL SCHOOL AND ADULT TOURS
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic and as in-person, on-site tours for schools and the public remain suspended until further notice, Phoenix Art Museum now offers live Virtual Classroom Visits and Virtual Presentations for Adults to bring art-engagement opportunities to the community.

PhxArt Virtual Classroom Visits
Led by Museum Docents, the institution’s corps of volunteer educators, PhxArt Virtual Classroom Visits engage students with various art-related topics that complement classroom curriculum. These live virtual art presentations can be presented on a range of video platforms for a fee of $25 per presentation, with free or reduced-cost Virtual Classroom Visits available for Title-I schools. For more information, click here.

PhxArt Virtual Presentations for Adults
PhxArt Virtual Presentations for Adults are available for both community-serving institutions and private groups of 10 adults or more. Led by Museum Docents, these live, image-based presentations explore various themes related to the Museum’s collection of more than 20,000 artworks from around the world, creating opportunities for meaningful peer interaction and engagement. For more information, click here

PHXARTIST SPOTLIGHTS
Presented by Phoenix Art Museum, PhxArtist Spotlight is a biweekly series that explores what inspires and motivates Valley creatives, while leveraging the Museum’s reach in its community to support and expand awareness of working artists, many of whom have been deeply impacted by the economic effects of COVID-19. Twice a month, the Museum highlights a different artist working in Arizona, posting a Q&A with the artist and images of their work on the Museum’s Instagram and Facebook channels and on the Museum’s bilingual blog. The artist is also highlighted in a monthly email sent to Museum Members, Circles of Support donors, and a subscriber list of more than 65,000 followers.For more information on the series, click here. For recent spotlights on Laura Spalding Best and Carrie Behrens, click here.

About Phoenix Art Museum

Since 1959, Phoenix Art Museum has provided millions of guests with access to world-class art and experiences in an effort to ignite imaginations, create meaningful connections, and serve as a brave space for all people who wish to experience the transformative power of art. Located in Phoenix’s Central Corridor, the Museum is a vibrant destination for the visual arts and the largest art museum in the southwestern United States. Each year, more than 300,000 guests engage with critically acclaimed national and international exhibitions and the Museum’s collection of more than 20,000 works of American and Western American, Asian, European, Latin American, modern and contemporary art, and fashion design. The Museum also presents a comprehensive film program, live performances, and educational programs designed for visitors of all ages, along with vibrant photography exhibitions made possible through the Museum’s landmark partnership with the Center for Creative Photography, University of Arizona. To learn more about Phoenix Art Museum, visit phxart.org, or call 602.257.1880.

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