Related Programs
MAM @ Books & Books: Reading Art
Tuesday, May 22, 2012, 6:30-8pm
Free and open to the public
Flash of the Spirit: African & Afro-American Art & Philosophy by Robert Thompson, 1983. Thompson, and admirer and scholar of Jose Bedia’s work, wrote this classical study of the spiritual art of the Afro-Atlantic world in 1983. Books & Books, 265 Aragon Avenue, Coral Gables, FL 33134. Free to the public. RSVP required to Education@miamiartmuseum.org.
Opening reception for Transcultural Pilgrim: Three Decades of Work by José Bedia
Wednesday, May 23, 2012, 6-9pm
Transcultural Pilgrim: Three Decades of Work by José Bedia opens with a conversation between Bedia and exhibition curator Judith Bettelheim. Talk begins 6:30pm. Seating is limited. First come, first seated. Reception following with beer/wine. MAM members free, non-members $10. RSVP@miamiartmuseum.org or 305.375.1704. Garage parking $5 at 50 NW 2 Ave.
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Second Saturdays are Free for Families: "Symbolic Ships" presented by MetLife Foundation
Saturday, June 9, 2012, 1-4pm, tours 2pm
Free and open to the public
Look for boats in the art of José Bedia in the upstairs galleries. He has travelled across oceans in search of knowledge and experiences connected to different cultures. What would you bring to share from your life on a trip far away? In the workshop, create a small ship to carry special symbols from one culture to another. Additional support provided by Miami Salon Group, Inc. Education@miamiartmuseum.org / 305.375.4073
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Lecture by Robert Farris Thompson: "The Grand Illuminator: The Art and World Impact of José Bedia"
Saturday, June 16, 2012, 2-3pm
In conjunction with Transcultural Pilgrim: Three Decades of Work by José Bedia, Robert Farris Thompson, Col. John Trumbull Professor, History of Art at Yale University will be speaking on "The Grand Illuminator: The Art and World Impact of José Bedia." An acclaimed writer and lecturer, Professor Thompson has devoted his life to the study of music, dance and the art history of the Afro-Atlantic world. Seating is limited. First come, first seated. MAM members free, non-member $8. Education@miamiartmuseum.org or 305.375.4073.
Curator-Led Exhibition Tour of Transcultural Pilgrim: Three Decades of Work by José Bedia
Saturday, July 21, 2012, 1pm
Exhibition co-curator Janet Catherine Berlo will lead a walk-through of Transcultural Pilgrim: Three Decades of Work by José Bedia, and will address the Native American elements in Bedia’s work. Berlo is an art historian who specializes in the indigenous arts of the Americas. She holds a Ph.D. in art history from Yale University and is a Professor of Art History and Visual and Cultural Studies at the University of Rochester. MAM members free / non-members $8 (general museum admission). Education@miamiartmuseum.org / 305.375.4073.
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Second Saturdays are Free for Families: "Ancient Rhythms" presented by MetLife Foundation
Saturday, August 11, 2012, 1-4pm, tours 2pm
Free and open to the public
Artist José Bedia has collected drums from different cultures. Many are beautifully designed and can be important in ceremonies. Make a decorated drum to play and display! Join a percussion procession at 3pm with musician Oscar Fuentes and march to the beat of your own drum. Additional support provided by Miami Salon Group, Inc. Education@miamiartmuseum.org / 305.375.4073
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Public Tours
Sundays, 2pm
Museum tours, free with museum admission, are offered Sundays at 2pm. Museum visitors meet in the lobby. Thematic tours are offered periodically to correspond with current exhibitions.
Group Tours
Docent-led tours in English or Spanish can be scheduled upon request. Docent-led tours are free to student groups. Contact Miami Art Museum’s education department at 305.375.4073 for additional information.
