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.

OPENING SOON
Legacy of Ceylon: Art and Photography of Sri Lanka
November 27, 2021 – April 24, 2022
Legacy of Ceylon: Art and Photography of Sri Lanka offers an unparalleled opportunity to view a selection of rare and outstanding Sri Lankan artworks, many of which have never before been publicly exhibited. Spanning 1,000 years, the exhibition showcases more than 50 works from the Museum’s dynamic collection of Sri Lankan art, including vibrant textiles and technically refined and large solid-bronze sculptures. Legacy of Ceylon also debuts newly discovered black-and-white photographs of mid-20^th-century life on the island nation.

Legacy of Ceylon: Art and Photography of Sri Lanka is organized by Phoenix Art Museum. It is made possible through the generosity of the E. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter Foundation, with additional support from the Museum’s Circles of Support and Museum Members.

Generation Paper: Fast Fashion of the 1960s
December 18, 2021 – July 17, 2022
During the 1960s, paper dresses never before seen in contemporary fashion took the world by storm when Scott Paper Company launched an ingenious marketing campaign—an early forerunner of viral marketing strategies—to promote Dura-Weve, the textile featured in their then-new disposable tableware line. With the idea that paper dresses were the future, other companies like Mars of Asheville joined the excitement and were soon selling 80,000 dresses per week.

Generation Paper: Fast Fashion of the 1960s explores the paper-fashion phenomenon of the era through more than 80 rare garments and accessories selected entirely from the Museum’s comprehensive fashion-design collection—home to one of the leading collections of paper fashion in the United States. Featured works include dresses, bikinis, skirts, hats, jumpsuits, rompers, beach cover-ups, and more made from paper, plastic, laminate, and other disposable materials.

Generation Paper: Fast Fashion of the 1960s is organized by Phoenix Art Museum and made possible through the generosity of Arizona Costume Institute, The Ellman Foundation, and Stephen and Gail Rineberg, with additional support from the Museum’s Circles of Support and Museum Members.

ON VIEW NOW
Landscapes of Extraction: The Art of Mining in the American West
Through March 6, 2022
Landscapes of Extraction: The Art of Mining in the American West explores the modern evolution of mining imagery through more than 65 paintings, prints, and more that span the 1910s to the present. The exhibition begins with works from the early- to mid-20th century, when artists portrayed regional themes and industries in their work, inspired, in part, by New Deal programs. Contemporary works, by contrast, demonstrate how artists have, over time, become more attuned to the monumental impact that humans, technology, mining, and other industries have on the natural world.

Landscapes of Extraction: The Art of Mining in the American West is organized by Phoenix Art Museum. It is made possible through the generosity of National Endowment for the Humanities, Men’s Arts Council, Freeport-McMoRan Foundation, Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust Exhibition Endowment Fund, KJZZ, and Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers, with additional support from the Museum’s Circles of Support and Museum Members

Philip C. Curtis and the Landscapes of Arizona
Through December 31, 2022
Philip C. Curtis and the Landscapes of Arizona explores the works of beloved Arizona artist Philip C. Curtis and his perspectives of desert landscapes. Although not known as a landscape painter, Curtis, who settled in Scottsdale, drew extensively on the subject and painted surreal compositions through a lens of magic realism that were inspired by Arizona’s deserts and often featured Victorian-style figures.

Philip C. Curtis and the Landscapes of Arizona is organized by Phoenix Art Museum. It is made possible through the generosity of the Henry Luce Foundation, The Virginia M. Ullman Foundation, and the Philip C. Curtis Charitable Trust, with additional support from the Museum’s Circles of Support and Museum Members.

DECEMBER 2021 EVENTS
Virtual Workshop for Educators: STEAM Landscapes
December 1 | 4 pm
$5 for PhxArt Members | $8 for the general public
This virtual program will be presented on Zoom. Limited capacity. Registration required.
Arizona educators are invited to join Phoenix Art Museum, University of Arizona’s Lowell Institute for Mineral Resources, and SciTech Institute for a close look at PhxArt’s special-engagement exhibition Landscapes of Extraction: The Art of Mining in the American West. Attendees will also participate in a hands-on project integrating STEM concepts, art, and Arizona history. This workshop connects specifically to third grade social studies standards, though content can be adapted for other grade levels and subjects. It will also include additional resources for hosting science professionals in your class this semester. Tickets are available here.

This virtual educator event is made possible in part by the William Randolph Hearst Foundation.

Weekly Virtual Mindfulness Sessions
December 2, 9, 16, 30| 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: Embrace of the Serpent 
December 8 | 6:30 pm
$12 for PhxArt Members and FilmBar Unlimited-ish Members | $15 for the general public
Presented in Whiteman Hall. Limited capacity. Face masks are required.
At once blistering and poetic, Embrace of the Serpent—the third feature by Ciro Guerra—explores how the ravages of colonialism cast a dark shadow over the South American landscape. The stunning black-and-white film centers on Karamakate, an Amazonian shaman and the last survivor of his people, and the two scientists who build a friendship with him over the course of 40 years. Not rated. Estimated runtime: 125 min. Tickets are available here.

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

Mindfulness in the Dorrance Sculpture Garden
December 15 | 1 pm
Free for Members and the general public
Limited capacity. Registration required.
Join PhxArt for a special, in-person mindfulness session in the Dorrance Sculpture Garden, and feel the grass beneath your feet as you learn to focus on the present and live in the moment. This free, 30-minute mindfulness session is presented in collaboration with Hospice of the Valley. Tickets are available here.

National Theatre Live: Cyrano de Bergerac
December 19 | 1 pm
$15 for PhxArt Members | $18 for the general public
Presented in Whiteman Hall. Limited capacity. Face masks are required.
Fierce with a pen and notorious in combat, Cyrano almost has it all—now if only he could win the heart of his true love, Roxane. With a nose as huge as his heart and forced to navigate a society engulfed in narcissism, Cyrano must find a way to set Roxane’s world alight using his mastery of language. James McAvoy returns to the stage in an inventive adaptation of the classic play Cyrano de Bergerac, captured live in 2020 from the West End in London. Rated R. Estimated runtime: 3h. Tickets are available here.

Presented by By Experience. This program is made possible in part by the generosity of the Angela and Leonard Singer Endowment for Performing Arts.

Virtual Slow Art at Home | Guided Meditation with Phoenix Art Museum
December 23 | 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. December’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
December 3 | 3 – 7 pm
Voluntary-donation general admission
SPECIAL-EXHIBITION TICKETS: $5 for adults | FREE for Museum Members and veterans/active-duty military*
Every First Friday from 3 – 7 pm, Phoenix Art Museum offers voluntary-donation general admission and reduced rates to view special-engagement exhibitions.

*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 and veterans/active-duty military*
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, Wells Fargo, and the Angela and Leonard Singer Endowment for Performing Arts, with additional support from the Museum’s Circles of Support and Museum Members.

*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 remain suspended until further notice, Phoenix Art Museum now offers live Virtual Classroom Visits. The Museum also offers 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 monthly 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. Each 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 Diana Calderon and Barbara Kemp Cowlin, 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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