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Tag Archives: NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale

Art Roundtable: Artist Maria Martinez-Canas, May 17

Join us for a noon day discussion with artist Maria Martínez-Cañas on Tuesday, May 17. The work of Martínez-Cañas has been exhibited in museums and galleries throughout the U.S. and abroad.  Born in Cuba and raised in Puerto Rico, where she developed a love of photography and art, Maria Martínez-Cañas work in experimental…


Mini Muse: Artist Chuck Close, May 17

Join the NSU Art Museum on Saturday, May 21 at 3:00 pm for Mini Muse, a monthly education program for children 5-10 years old. Learn about the work of one of the world’s most influential contemporary artists as your tour the exhibition Chuck Close Photography. Pose for a close up…


NSU Art Museum offers Summer Art Classes for Grades 1 -12

Join us at the NSU Art Museum for art classes featuring: Drawing and Painting, Intro to Art, Photography, Character Design, Digital Arts, Fashion Design and More. Designed for grades 1 – 12. A limited number of scholarships are available. To register and for more information call 954-262-0239 or http://nsuartmuseum.org/learn/classes/  


Art Museum Day, May 18

Celebrating with the Association of Museum Directors (AAMD) and museums around the world, NSU’s Art Museum will offer FREE admission for everyone on May 18, 11:00 am – 5:00 pm. Please share photos with #ArtMuseumDay


Read Between the Wines: Book Discussion: The Swans of Fifth Avenue

Written by the author of The Aviators Wife, The Swans of Fifth Avenue by Melanie Benjamin is a novel about the New York “Swans” of the 1950s and the headline-making friendship between Truman Capote and socialite Babe Paley. This event is free and open to the public. Book may be purchased…


Family Day: Covered in Time and History: The Films of Ana Mendieta

Participate in a family tour of Covered in Time and History: The Films of Ana Mendieta. Learn about the history of Earth-Body Art invented by Mendieta. Use natural materials to  build a thought-provoking art installation and bring your own tablet or smart phone to document your artistic process. Students from NSU…


Free First Thursday Starry Nights

Free First Thursday Starry Nights Presented by PNC Bank with FREE museum admission on the first Thursday of every month, from 5 – 8 pm. Enjoy: 2-for-1 specials on wine and craft beer light bites in the Museum Café drawings for prizes free admission to exhibitions hands-on art projects for…


Art of Wine and Food Series: Sonoma Superstars

Join Kathleen Scheuer from Rodney Strong Vineyards and sample Sonoma Superstars. Small bites will be served to complement each wine. Guests are invited to view the Museum’s exhibitions starting at 5pm. $40; $25 for Members at the Patron level and above.  Limited seating, paid reservations required. RSVP:  here, email or 954-262-0258.


Museum Cafe Free Tasting: Dolce D’Italia

Enjoy a free tasting of Italian desserts as part of the Museum Cafe’s new salute to Italy menu celebrating the exhibition Bellissima: Italy and High Fashion 1945-1968. Satisfy your sweet tooth with delicious samples of Tiramisu and Ice Cream Tartufo accompanied by refreshing Peach Bellinis. This event is free and…


Mini Muse: Ana Mendieta

Mini Muse is the museums monthly education program for children ages 5-10. Make memories with your family as you tour the exhibition Covered in Time and History: The Films of Ana Mendieta. Learn about the history of earth art and performance art.  Use natural materials to build an art installation…


Tea and Opera: Bellissima: Italy’s Beautiful Music

Enjoy English High Tea in the Museum Café followed by Bellissima: Italy’s Beautiful Music performed by Florida Grand Opera Young Artists. Selections include music by Bellini, Puccini, Mozart and a variety of other Italian songs from various genres. Tea: 2:30 PM Opera Performance: 3:30 PM Tea and Opera: $28 Museum and…


Discussion and Book Signing: Carlos Betancourt: Imperfect Utopia

  Artist Carlos Betancourt will speak and sign books on April 10, 2:00-4:00 pm at the NSU Art Museum. 2 pm: Discussion with Carlos Betancourt and Bonnie Clearwater, NSU Art Museum Director and Chief Curator 3 pm: Book signing in Museum Store Betancourt and his studio, Imperfect Utopia, helped launch the Miami art scene…


Talk and Book Signing: My Elizabeth by Firooz Zahedi

A Talk by Firooz Zahedi, author of My Elizabeth, will be held on Thursday, March 31, at  6:30 pm and the Book Signing is scheduled for 7:30 pm. My Elizabeth documents Taylor’s life from age 44 to the end of her life. The photos in My Elizabeth, many which have never been published, offer a…


Chuck Close Photographs: Opening Reception

Chuck Close Photographs is the first comprehensive survey of photographic work of renowned American artist Chuck Close. The exhibition features 91 images from 1964- present and illustrates the full range of the artist’s exploration of photography- from early black and white maquettes, to monumental composite Polaroids, to intimately scaled daguerreotypes…


Art Talk: Terrie Sultan, Director of the Parrish Art Museum, Chuck Close

Terrie Sultan, Director of the Parrish Art Museum and exhibition co-organizer, will discuss Chuck Close and the exhibition Chuck Close Photographs. The exhibition will be on view at NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale March 20 – October 2, 2016. Free for Museum members; $15 non-members (includes opening reception). RSVP :…


Family Day – Bellissima: Italy and High Fashion 1945-1968

Participate in a family friendly tour of Bellissima: Italy and High Fashion 1945-1968, snuggle up for story time and join Broward Art Educators Association (BAEA) for art activities including textile design, weaving, and fashion illustration. Free for members and children under 12 years old; $12 per person for non-members. RSVP…


Beaux Arts Couture and Champagne Luncheon

Beaux Arts Couture and Champagne Luncheon to honor Beaux Arts Associate Members. Guests will also view the Bellissima: Italy and High Fashion 1945-1968 exhibition. $100 per person. All proceeds benefit NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale. Purchase tickets or more information here.


Free First Thursday Starry Nights

Free First Thursday Starry Nights Presented by PNC Bank with FREE museum admission on the first Thursday of every month, from 5 – 8 pm. Enjoy: 2-for-1 specials on wine and craft beer light bites in the Museum Café drawings for prizes free admission to exhibitions hands-on art projects for…


Té per gli Amici: Tea with Friends

    Join the Friends of NSU Art Museum for Té per gli Amici (Tea with Friends) celebrating Bellissima: Italy and High Fashion 1945-1968. Champagne reception, silent auction and strolling violinist. Tea followed by docent tour of the exhibition. $75 per person; $100 per person includes preferred seating and a special…


Covered in Time and History: The Films of Ana Mendieta Opening Reception

Covered in Time and History: The Films of Ana Mendieta presents the largest number of artist Ana Mendieta’s films seen together in the U.S. Until now, many of Mendieta’s films have had only limited exposure. One of the most influential Cuban-American artists of post-World War II era, Mendieta’s synthesis of…