Gallery Talk: Wyeth & Nureyev, a Grande Révérence -Wednesday, March 9, 2016, 2:00 pm, Free with Museum admission. Jamie Wyeth’s portraits of Rudolf Nureyev express the painter’s longstanding admiration and appreciation for the dancer and his work. In the portraits, Wyeth created an homage to Nureyev, a painted version of a ballet révérence, the sequence of steps performed at the end of every ballet class to demonstrate the students’ esteem for the instructor. This gallery talk by Amanda C. Burdan, associate curator, will examine Wyeth’s selection of Nureyev as the subject of extended study, the method by which he worked, and the interpretive choices he made in his attempt to capture the essence of the dancer even after Nureyev’s death

5 - Children’s Read-Aloud Tour Thursday, March 10, 2016 10:30 am, Price: $5 per child, with one adult admitted free per child and free for members

“OLIVIA” by Ian Falconer. Brandywine welcomes back Jamie Wyeth’s Portrait of a Pig, with this fun “pig tale.” Young children and their grown-ups hear a story, interact with art in the museum and make their own creative works in this popular program.Registration is requested by contacting the education office at 610-388-8382 or [email protected]

6 - Gallery Talk: Wyeth & Nureyev, a Grande Révérence

Wednesday, March 16, 2016, 2:00 pm, Free with museum admission

Jamie Wyeth’s portraits of Rudolf Nureyev express the painter’s longstanding admiration and appreciation for the dancer and his work. In the portraits, Wyeth created an homage to Nureyev, a painted version of a ballet révérence, the sequence of steps performed at the end of every ballet class to demonstrate the students’ esteem for the instructor. This gallery talk by Amanda C. Burdan, associate curator, will examine Wyeth’s selection of Nureyev as the subject of extended study, the method by which he worked, and the interpretive choices he made in his attempt to capture the essence of the dancer even after Nureyev’s death.

7 - Children’s Read-Aloud Tour Thursday, March 17, 2016, 10:30 am, Price: $5 per child with one adult admitted free per child and free for members

“The Tallest Leprechaun” by Emily Grace Koenig. Join in an artistic celebration of St. Patrick’s Day for children. Young children and their grown-ups hear a story, interact with art in the museum and make their own creative works in this popular program. Registration is requested by contacting the education office at 610-388-8382 or [email protected]

8 - Art Class with Karl J. Kuerner Thursday, March 17, 2016 to Thursday, May 5, 2016   11:00 am to 1:00 pm, price: $200 members, $250 non members Purchase tickets on line at www.brandywine.org/museum/events

Immerse yourself in Kuerner Farm, a source of inspiration for Andrew Wyeth for over 70 years, and a featured property on the National Register of Historic Places, with an art class led by Karl J. Kuerner. As the grandson of two of Andrew Wyeth’s best-known subjects and a student of Carolyn Wyeth, Karl’s personal experiences with the farm provide special insight into the property and its rich history. Participants will provide art materials of their own choosing, and should dress appropriately for working outdoors. Class size is limited to allow for individual instruction.

9 - Build and Paint a Bird House Saturday, March 19, 2016, 10:00 – 11:30 am Price: $10 per child, members $8 per child. Register on line at www.brandywine.org/museum/events

Build a birdhouse with Conservancy staff so you can attract birds to your backyard. This hour-long workshop is age-appropriate: older kids will construct their own birdhouse from pre-cut lumber, while younger kids can paint and decorate pre-constructed houses. We’ll learn more about the birds you can expect to see in those boxes and send each family home with instructions on where and how to hang the box.

All participants must be accompanied by an adult. Please register the participating child only.

..10 - Build and Paint a Bird House Tuesday, March 22, 2016, 2:00 - 3:00 pm Price: $10 per child, members $8 per child Register on line at www.brandywine.org/museum/events

Build a birdhouse with Conservancy staff so you can attract birds to your backyard. This hour-long workshop is age-appropriate: older kids will construct their own birdhouse from pre-cut lumber, while younger kids can paint and decorate pre-constructed houses. We’ll learn more about the birds you can expect to see in those boxes and send each family home with instructions on where and how to hang the box.All participants must be accompanied by an adult. Please register the participating child only.

11 - Film Screening of “Trail Magic” with Director’s Q & A

Thursday, March 24, 2016,   6 – 8:30 pm, Price: $5 per person Purchase tickets at www.brandywine.org/museum/events Join us for a screening of the new documentary on Grandma Gatewood, “Trail Magic,” at 7 p.m. Though many know that Emma "Grandma" Gatewood became the first woman to solo thru-hike the Appalachian Trail in 1955 at the age of 67, they really don’t know the rest of her story. Director and producer Peter Huston will be in attendance and will lead a Q & A after the screening (8 p.m.).Museum galleries will be open to attendees from 6–7 p.m. If you have any questions, please contact the Brandywine Museum at (610) 388-8326. Buy tickets in advance online or at door (cash only).

Brandywine River Museum of Art

1 Hoffman's Mill Road, Chadds Ford, PA 19317

610-388-2700             http://www.brandywine.org/museum

Regular Museum Hours - Daily, 9:30 am - 4:30 pm

Admission - $15/adults; $10/seniors (65+); $6/students with ID and children ages 6-18

Free/children ages 5 and under and members of the Brandywine Conservancy and Museum of Art

Admission is free on Sunday mornings before noon through November 22, 2015

Ticket Info/Advance Ticket Sales – http://www.brandywine.org/museum/events