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Museum for Art in Wood presents Belly Dance: A Space for Personal Expression

Museum for Art in Wood 141 N. 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join the Museum for Art in Wood for a captivating evening of Belly Dance: A Space for Personal Expression. Guided by Habiba, an internationally recognized performer, choreographer, teacher, and lecturer on dances of the Middle East, the audience will be invited to “become” music through movements of the torso, hips, and arms, while tracing the deep history of belly dance. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to experience this ancient art form, traditionally the domain of women. Belly Dance: A Space for Personal Expression will be offered for this one night only!

Free

Museum for Art in Wood presents How it Started and How it’s Going: Collector talk with Suzanne Perrault

Zoom, Online Only

Join us for How it Started and How it’s Going, a speaker series with collectors. For this session, we’ll get a different perspective on collecting by speaking with Suzanne Perrault a partner at Rago/Wright Auctions. We’ll learn about how she got started in the industry and why; we’ll hear what attracts them to certain pieces and see some of their favorite works along with pieces for an upcoming auction. We will also discuss what makes someone a collector of art, how to start your own collection, and how to become more knowledgeable about the auction world.

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Museum for Art in Wood presents Seeing Through Space Artist Talk with Nadia Kaabi-Linke

Zoom, Online Only

Join the Museum for Art in Wood for an engaging artist talk with artist Nadia Kaabi-Linke, whose work is included in the current exhibition The Mashrabiya Project – Seeing Through Space. Kaabi-Linke is the fourth featured artist to speak in the exhibition’s ongoing lecture series. In this virtual talk, Kaabi-Linke will share her artistic journey and her connection to mashrabiya in the context of architecture, art, craft, and community. Nadia Kaabi-Linke was born Tunis, Tunisia, and raised in Tunisia and the United Arab Emirates. She graduated from the University of Fine Arts, Tunis, in 1999, and earned a Ph.D. at

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Museum for Art in Wood presents A Concert with Mid East Ensemble

Museum for Art in Wood 141 N. 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join the Museum for Art in Wood for a captivating and immersive musical experience featuring Philadelphia's renowned Mid East Ensemble! Comprised of the region's most talented Middle Eastern musicians and dancers, the Mid East Ensemble presents energetic performances with a diverse array of instruments accompanied by vibrant dance traditions, including belly dance and debka, a folk dance from the Levantine and Anatolian regions. The Ensemble traces its origins back to the early 1990s, when it emerged from the iconic Middle East Restaurant, a cherished Old City establishment owned by the Tayoun family—whose sons perform in the Ensemble—that celebrated Middle Eastern

$10 – $15
Event Series Cheese & Wine at Old Pine

Museum for Art in Wood presents Tea and Game Night

Museum for Art in Wood 141 N. 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join the Museum for Art in Wood for an evening of backgammon and shesh besh. Whether you're a seasoned player or new to the game, this game night is for everyone. Guests are invited to bring their own boards or use one provided by the Museum. Get ready for an enjoyable and exciting night of friendly competition and laughter. During Tea and Game Night, attendees are welcome to explore the Museum’s latest exhibition, The Mashrabiya Project: Seeing Through Space, a multi-disciplinary exhibition featuring commissioned, never-before-seen works from six international artists. The exhibition is the first effort in the U.S. to

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Event Series “Matilda, Jr.” presented by Upper Darby Summer Stage

Museum for Art in Wood presents a Concert with Jaffna Ensemble

Museum for Art in Wood 141 N. 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join the Museum for Art in Wood for a captivating concert featuring Jaffna, a Philadelphia-based world music ensemble. Jaffna blends instruments and influences from the Middle East, India, and beyond, resulting in a one-of-a-kind musical journey that transcends cultural boundaries. Immerse yourself in their original compositions and captivating improvisations that transport you to distant realms. This event is held in conjunction with the Museum's latest exhibition, The Mashrabiya Project: Seeing through Space. Jaffna performs in the midst of the exhibition space, where you will discover commissioned works by six international artists that explore the architectural object's significance in Islamic and

$10 – $15

The Museum for Art in Wood hosts First Friday Opening for PLACING: The Windgate Arts Residency Program in Wood 2023

Museum for Art in Wood 141 N. 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Museum for Art in Wood presents its annual summer exhibition as it represents the culmination of the Windgate Wood Arts Residency Program (WARP-Wood). This two-month art residency program brings together a diverse group of international artists, which emphasizes research, exploration, and the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment. Now in its twenty-sixth year, this renowned residency offers artists specializing in the material of wood the opportunity to test their vision and skill, while developing connections with colleagues, collectors, and the city of Philadelphia. Don't miss the chance to witness the artistry and talent on display, as we celebrate another

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Museum for Art in Wood presents Object Lesson with Tom Martin, Scholar, Lecturer

Museum for Art in Wood 141 N. 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join the Museum for Art in Wood for Object Lesson, a captivating monthly First Friday speaker series that unveils the Museum's Collection from an array of perspectives – from art and design to performance, community activism, education, and more. Led by individuals who bring diverse expertise, the series is an up-close and personal experience in an informal setting that encourages exploration of the many treasures the Collection offers. On September 1, hear from our distinguished guest speaker Tom Martin, an Oxford University PhD, who researched perception and understanding among wooden boat builders on the American East Coast. Don't miss this

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The Museum for Art in Wood presents Queering Wood Craft: Erotiscium and Craft, an LGBTQIA+ Woodworkers Roundtable Part 7

Online event

The Museum for Art in Wood has launched a series of conversations with queer woodworkers. Haniel Wides, a student at the North Bennet Street School, will lead the next edition of the roundtable discussion with leading queer woodworkers and artists in wood, sharing the ways their lived experience impacts their craft, process, and aesthetic. Join us for this enlightening and fun afternoon. Haniel Wides is a non-binary artist and fabricator from Baltimore, MD, who is currently enrolled in the Cabinetry and Furniture Making program at North Bennet Street School. They strive to approach woodcraft with a socially and historically conscious

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