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Exhibition: Famous & Family: Through the Lens of Trude Fleischmann
Austrian-born Trude Fleischmann (1895-1990) was one of the most accomplished female photographers of the 20th century. After great success in Vienna in the 20s photographing artists, models, and performers, she fled the Anschluss in 1938, first to Paris and then New York. She opened a studio on Fifth Avenue in 1940 and photographed many of […]
Exhibitions Highlights Tours – Tuesdays
Experience the highlights of the Bruce Museum’s exhibitions during a guided tour that is free with museum admission. No reservations are required but capacity is limited to twenty people on a first-come, first-served basis. Please check in with the front desk if you wish to join.
WHEEL THROWING
With instructor, Jill Van Slooten, this evening workshop will focus on the fundamentals of wheel throwing. Develop skills in centering, trimming, and glaze application. Whether you are a new or returning potter, this workshop is designed for all skill levels. Members get 10% off workshops.
Members Only: June SM&NC Open Evening
SM&NC Members, join us for a chance to hang out here after hours this June! Nature’s Playground, Heckscher Farm and Heckscher WILD! will be open for you to visit, so pack a picnic dinner and dine on the meadow. See what the animals do after hours and take a special 10th anniversary Heckscher WILD!-themed trivia […]
15th Biennial Miniature Print International Exhibition
15th Biennial Miniature Print International Exhibition Exhibition Dates: June 1 – August 24, 2025 The Center for Contemporary Printmaking is delighted to announce the 15th Biennial International Miniature Print Competition and Exhibition. This juried competition and exhibition is limited to original prints that are no bigger than four square inches (25.8 sq cm). The miniature […]
On Thin Ice: Alaska’s Warming Wilderness
On Thin Ice: Alaska’s Warming Wilderness transports visitors to the Arctic to confront the startling impacts of climate change. Remarkable animals from the Bruce’s natural history collections are paired with scale landscape models that showcase Alaska’s diverse ecosystem. The installation highlights both subtle and dramatic shifts occurring across the Alaskan landscape, bringing attention to the […]
OIL PAINTING: EXPLORATIONS IN STILL LIFE
Open to all levels of experience, this workshop with instructor Sarah Paolucci offers an in-depth exploration of oil painting techniques and traditional still life. Develop foundational painting skills, including glazing and layering oil paints to create luminosity and depth.
Isamu Noguchi: Metal the Mirror
“Here is where finally opposites come together, I see a surprising purity. Stone is the depth, metal the mirror. They do not conflict…” —Isamu Noguchi While the renowned sculptor Isamu Noguchi (1904–1988) is best known for his work in stone, he consistently explored new materials and methods during his wide-ranging career. He first experimented with […]
Amazing Butterflies Exhibit
Navigate the extraordinary metamorphosis of butterflies through an interactive maze and traveling exhibit in Grace Farms’ indoor Court, created by The Natural History Museum in London in collaboration with Minotaur Mazes. Adventure through the leaves, learn how to move like caterpillar, discover an ant that reaps the reward of an unusual friendship, then transform into […]