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Free Sunday Mornings
through November 24, 2013
Museum admission is free on most Sunday mornings from 9:30 a.m. to noon. Enjoy breakfast with a view from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
The restaurant offers "Breakfast on the Brandywine" with a menu that changes weekly and costs $7. A children's meal is also available for $3.50. Please note: paid admission is required on May 26 during the Annual Antiques Show, which is a benefit for the Museum Volunteers' Art Purchase Fund. Breakfast will not be available on May 26. |
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Ides of March, 1974 tempera on panel,
© Andrew Wyeth. Collection of
Mr. and Mrs. Frank E. Fowler.
Ides of March Study, 1974 pencil
© Andrew Wyeth. The Andrew and Betsy Wyeth Collection.
Ides of March Study, 1974 watercolor
© Andrew Wyeth. The Andrew and Betsy Wyeth Collection.
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Andrew Wyeth's "Ides of March:"
The Making of a Masterpiece
on view through May 27
This exhibition offers a historic opportunity to view Andrew Wyeth's rarely-seen tempera painting, Ides of March (1974), along with more than 30 of the studies that were instrumental in his development of the composition. Assembled together for the first time, these provide remarkable insight into the artist's evocative imagery and creative approach. Visit the Museum Shop for items related to the exhibition. The exhibition is generously funded by  .
Read The Philadelphia Inquirer's review. |
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Kuerner Sounds
through May 24
For two weeks only, visitors to the Kuerner Farm will hear Kuerner Sounds, a pop-up experience by noted Philadelphia-based artist and composer Michael Kiley, as part of the guided tour of the historic property. A working farm located in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania, Kuerner Farm served as a site of creative inspiration for artist Andrew Wyeth for more than 70 years. Wyeth's attraction to the farm involved all of his senses, including hearing, and his works depicting the site evoke the richness of his experiences there.
To create Kuerner Sounds, Kiley manipulated existing sounds from the farm and layered them with original tones to creaet an atmospherice piece representing his personal aural response to the site.
This project is intended to bring attention to both the creative process of the artist and the specific sound qualities of the farm. Kuerner Sounds is supported by a capacity building grant from the Pew Center for Arts and Heritage.
Tours of the farm including the sound element leave from the museum daily at 2 and 3:15 p.m. and cost $8 in addition to regular museum admission. Tickets are limited and may be purchased in advance online or by calling 610-388-8326. Same day tickets may be available at the museum admission desk.
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Art of Andrew Wyeth Studio Tour
Monday and Tuesday, from April 1 through November 19, 10:30 a.m. to 1:45 p.m.
Explore the art of Andrew Wyeth his studio, the location where many of his finest works were painted. The program begins with a docent-led tour of the Museum's renowned Wyeth Galleries, followed by a leisurely lunch in the museum restaurant overlooking the scenic Brandywine River. After lunch, board a shuttle bus for a short ride to the Andrew Wyeth Studio where, surrounded by props and the tools of the artist, a guide will discuss Wyeth's creative process. Cost, including lunch, museum tour and all admission fees, is $35 for adults, $30 for seniors and $28 for members.
Artists' Studios
Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, from April 3 through November 23, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Discover fascinating studio spaces where three generations of Wyeth artists have painted. A docent-led tour of the Museum's renowned Wyeth Galleries provides an introduction to this talented family of artists. The program includes guided visits to both the N.C. Wyeth House and Studio and the Andrew Wyeth Studio and lunch in the Museum restaurant overlooking the scenic Brandywine River. Cost, including lunch, museum tour and all admission fees, is $45 for adults, $40 for seniors and $36 for members.
Andrew Wyeth at Kuerner Farm
Thursday and Sunday from April 4 through November 24, 11:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.
Delve into the world of Andrew Wyeth with visits to two of his most significant Chadds Ford locations: his studio and Kuerner Farm. The program begins with a docent-led tour of the artist's masterworks in the Museum's Andrew Wyeth Gallery, followed by a leisurely lunch in the Museum restaurant overlooking the scenic Brandywine River. After lunch, board a shuttle bus for a short ride to the Andrew Wyeth Studio where, surrounded by props and the tools of the artist, a guide will discuss Wyeth's creative process. The discussion continues on a visit to nearby Kuerner Farm, a major source of inspiration to Wyeth for more than 70 years. Cost, including lunch, museum tour and all admission fees, is $45 for adults, $40 for seniors and $36 for members.
For reservations, please click here or call 610-388-8326 or 610-388-8121.
Please note: if you wish to use a coupon or voucher for free or discounted admission to the Brandywine River Museum (*e.g., AAA or other similar offer), tickets cannot be purchased in advance. Please purchase your tickets at the admissions desk on the day of your visit. For questions about tickets, please call 610-388-8326 or 610-388-8121 or send an e-mail to shop@brandywine.org. |
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May 24, 6 - 9 p.m.
A preview of the Brandywine River Museum's 42nd annual Antiques Show with cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, cocktails and music. For tickets, please click here or call 610-388-8318. |
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Photo credit: Jim Graham |
May 25 - 27, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Outstanding antiques from across the nation are featured at the Brandywine River Museum Antiques Show. This event, hosted by the Museum Volunteers, presents a variety of American and English furniture, glass, metalware, ceramics, folk art, quilts, Oriental and European porcelain, rugs and other fine collectibles. $15 fee includes museum admission. Music each day from 2 to 4 p.m. Proceeds support the Museum Volunteers' Art Purchase Fund.
May 25, 9-10:30 a.m.
Take a tour of the Which Way the Wind Blows: Antique Americans Weathervanes exhibition with Jennifer Mass, senior scientist in the conservation department at Winterthur. $25 per person. Please call 610-688-8618 to purchase tickets.
Dealer Booth Talks
May 26 & 27 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Included with Antiques Show admission. |
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“Index Horse” weathervane, attributed to J. Howard & Co., Bridgewater, Massachusetts, circa 1850, copper and cast zinc, 20 x 24 inches, Private Collection. |
Which Way the Wind Blows:
Antique American Weathervanes
May 25 through July 28
Functional and artistic, weathervanes roosted over American buildings both humble and high style—barns and banks, churches and courthouses. Viewed today as folk art, weathervanes were one of the earliest sculptural forms in the United States. Weathervane forms run the gamut through history beginning at the Temple of the Winds in ancient Athens, where the figure of Triton—cleverly designed to always face the direction of the wind—topped the structure. In America, colonial craftsmen fashioned unique weathervanes, such as Shem Drowne’s grasshopper atop Boston’s Faneuil Hall, which were later imitated, mass-produced and offered through mail-order catalogues. The exhibition, which will include 28 weathervanes, covers the variety of forms popular in this country as well as the finer points of interest to collectors including finishes, manufacturers and matters of authenticity. This exhibition, which opens in conjunction with the annual Antiques Show, is curated by Amanda C. Burdan. To see some of the weathervanes in the exhibition, please click here. |
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Blue Star Museums
May 27 through September 2
The Brandywine River Museum will offer free admission to active duty military personnel and their families from Memorial Day through Labor Day 2013 as part of the Blue Star Museums program, a partnership of the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), Blue Star Families, and more than 1,300 museums across America.
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Brandywine Treasure Trail Passport
May 27 through September 2
Drive less and do more this summer with the Brandywine Treasure Trail Passport.
For just $35 per adult, or $75 for a family of two adults and up to three children, the Brandywine Treasure Trail Passport is good for one-time admission at each of 11 top Brandywine Valley Museums and Gardens, including the Brandywine River Museum, the Delaware Art Museum, Delaware Center for Contemporary Art, Delaware Historical Society, Delaware Museum of Natural History, Hagley Museum and Library, Longwood Gardens, Mt. Cuba Center, Nemours Mansion and Gardens, Rockwood, and Winterthur. Purchase your passport online or at any of the participating attractions.
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June 1 & 2
An outstanding selection of bonsai (ornamental trees and shrubs whose growth is trained using an ancient Japanese craft) will be on display in the Brandywine River Museum Courtyard. Members of the Brandywine Bonsai Society will be present to demonstrate handling techniques and answer questions regarding special care of the trees. Free for members and included in museum admission. |
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Jamie Wyeth (b. 1946), Jenny
Whibley Sings, 2008, oil on board, Jamie and Phyllis Wyeth Collection.
Rockwell Kent (1882-1971),
Cranberrying, Monhegan , c. 1907. Oil on canvas. Terra Foundation for American Art, Gift of Mr. Dan Burne Jones, C1983.4 © Courtesy Plattsburgh State Art Museum, State University of New York, USA, Rockwell Kent Collection, Bequest of Sally Kent Gorton. All rights reserved.
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Jamie Wyeth, Rockwell Kent and Monhegan
June 15 through November 17
A small island off the coast of Maine, Monhegan has long lured artists to its remote shores, promising dramatic ocean vistas, rugged landscapes, and inspiring scenes of men struggling against the forces of nature. This exhibition examines the fascination that the island of Monhegan and its people held for both Rockwell Kent (1882-1971) and Jamie Wyeth (b. 1946). Although the two artists never met, their paintings, when viewed together, depict a century’s worth of Monhegan life and landmarks from vantage points most other artist never beheld. The exhibition will include examples of some of Wyeth’s most recent paintings and a number of works from his personal collection of Kent’s coastal views of the Monhegan headlands. Wyeth’s paintings, on the other hand, are often created with his “back to the sea,” as he describes it, focusing on the people who inhabit the island. The Brandywine River Museum is expanding upon the original exhibition, including more than a dozen additional works and the debut of a new painting by Wyeth.
The exhibition is organized by the Farnsworth Art Museum, Rockland, Maine. Funding for the exhibition has been provided by The Crosby Kemper Foundation, Mr. Richard Gilder and Ms. Lois Chiles, Mr. and Mrs Joseph Pyne, John and Anne Surovek, Mr. and Mrs. George Twigg III, and donors who wish to remain anonymous. At the Brandywine River Museum the exhibition is supported by The Davenport Family Foundation Fund for Exhibitions. |
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Jamie Wyeth Catalogue Signing
June 15, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m
Jamie Wyeth will briefly personalize copies of the catalogues for the exhibition Jamie Wyeth, Rockwell Kent and Monhegan. Limit of two catalogues per person. |
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June 19, 7 - 9 p.m.
Are you seeking a creative outlet on weekday evenings? Come to the Brandywine River Museum for a “Creative Escape.” Designed for adults who want to awaken their inner artists, the program will feature a different theme each week. Cost per program is $20 ($16 for members) and includes art materials. Register for this program online or by phone at 610-388-8326.
This evening's theme is "Building Imagination." Discover the compelling combination of old and new architecture of the Brandywine River Museum. Next, learn to draw interesting angles and curves contained in the structure. |
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Wonderful Weathervanes
June 20, 1 to 2 p.m.
Meet Action News 6 ABC meteorologist Chris Sowers and learn about weathervanes. The special exhibition, Which Way the Wind Blows: Antique American Weathervanes, will provide inspiration as everyone makes their own wind-catching weathervanes. Included with museum admission and free for members. |
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Jamie Wyeth (b. 1946), Jenny
Whibley Sings, 2008, oil on board, Jamie and Phyllis Wyeth Collection |
Curator's Tour of Jamie Wyeth, Rockwell Kent and Monhegan
June 26, 2 p.m.
With Amanda C. Burdan. Included with museum admission and free for members. |
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Start of Summer
June 21, Museum open until 9 p.m.
Celebrate the official start of summer with a performance by "Brotherly Love," members of the Philadelphia Gay Men's Chorus. The galleries and museum shop will remain open until 9 p.m. Performance begins at 7:30 p.m. Full bar and light refreshments available for purchase. Free for members and included with museum admission. |
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June 24 through 27, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Experiment by sketching, painting, sculpting and even creating a print, while learning about artists’ techniques for making objects look “real.” This four-day class is designed for children ages 9 and older and includes guided museum tours, art projects and supplies. Cost is $50 per child; $40 for Brandywine Conservancy members. For reservations, please click here or call 610-388-8326. |
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“Index Horse” weathervane, attributed to J. Howard & Co., Bridgewater, Massachusetts, circa 1850, copper and cast zinc, 20 x 24 inches, Private Collection. |
Curator's Tour of Which Way the Wind Blows: Antique American Weathervanes
July 10, 2 p.m.
Amanda C. Burdan, assistant curator, will discuss the variety of forms popular in this country, as well as finishes, manufacturers and matters of authenticity. |
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Thursday mornings, July 11 through August 1
Session A: 10 to 11:30 a.m. Session B: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Interactive guided tour and creative art activity for children ages 3 to 10 accompanied by an adult. Come to one workshop or all four. For reservations, please click here or call 610-388-8326. Free for members and included in museum admission.
July 11 - Cool Colors
Identify cool (and warm) colors in paintings, then combine a rainbow of paper pieces to create colorful collage.
July 18 - Art and Nature
Discover natural shapes and lines in both works of art and the Conservancy’s native plant gardens, following the tour sketch Brandywine landscapes using Cray-Pas© oil pastels.
July 25 - Animal Safari
Locate painted and sculptural animals throughout the museum, including a preening pig and a Yawning Panther, next make amazing 3-D creatures with Model Magic©.
August 1 - Who Am I?
Meet adventurous pirates, princesses, soldiers and cowboys in paintings and illustrations, afterwards decorate imaginative hats for favorite characters. |
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Celebrating the Artist:
Andrew Wyeth’s Birthday
July 12
The Brandywine River Museum honors the life and legacy of Andrew Wyeth on the day of his birth by offering free admission to all visitors. |
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July 17, 7 - 9 p.m.
Are you seeking a creative outlet on weekday evenings? Come to the Brandywine River Museum for a “Creative Escape.” Designed for adults who want to awaken their inner artists, the program will feature a different theme each week. Cost per program is $20 ($16 for members) and includes art materials. Register for this program online or by phone at 610-388-8326.
This evening's theme is "Landscape Inspiration." Journey through the exhibition, Jamie Wyeth, Rockwell Kent and Monhegan and see how artists have found inspiration in specific locales. Then, express yourself by capturing the Brandywine landscape in watercolor. |
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Tip-A-Canoe and Barbecue Too!
July 20
Join the Young Friends of the Brandywine Conservancy for a relaxing canoe ride down the Brandywine, followed by an outdoor party with live music. Family friendly. For information, visit www.youngfriends.org or call 610-388-8315. |
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Rockwell Kent (1882-1971),
Cranberrying, Monhegan , c. 1907. Oil on canvas. Terra Foundation for American Art, Gift of Mr. Dan Burne Jones, C1983.4 © Courtesy Plattsburgh State Art Museum, State University of New York, USA, Rockwell Kent Collection, Bequest of Sally Kent Gorton. All rights reserved. |
"Rockwell Kent: Notes on Roofing"
July 24
In addition to painting stunning views of Monhegan's rocky shores, Rockwell Kent integrated himself into island living by working as a lobsterman, architect and builder. This gallery talk, led by Amanda C. Burdan, assistant curator, will explore how Kent's broader experiences on Monhegan may have influenced his paintings. Free for members and included in museum admission. |
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Jamie Wyeth (b. 1946), Jenny
Whibley Sings, 2008, oil on board, Jamie and Phyllis Wyeth Collection |
"Jamie Wyeth: Back to the Sea" Gallery Talk
August 21, 2 p.m.
Unlike many artists who go to the island of Monhegan, Jamie Wyeth paints with his "back to the sea," concentrating his attention on the people and man-made landmarks rather than the epic seascapes. Led by Amanda C. Burdan, this talk will focus on Wyeth's subject matter on Monhegan. |
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The Brandywine River Museum receives state arts funding support through a grant from the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, a state agency funded by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency. |
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