Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec: The Birth of Modern Paris
Join us for the following in-person programs related to the Special Exhibition. For programs requiring advance registration, you may register online or call Guest Services, at 937-223-4278, during regular museum hours. Be sure to also explore the downloadable interactives. Check back often for updates and new information!
Community Tour: “Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec: The Birth of Modern Paris”
Date: Select Thursdays, 6–7 p.m, October 26, December 14 and January 11
and Select Saturdays, 1:30–2:30 p.m, November 11, December 2 and January 3
Cost: Free for museum members; included in price of general admission
Location: Special Exhibition
Take part in a guided tour of our newest Special Exhibition and discover more about the artist Henri De Toulouse-Lautrec and his artwork on view at the DAI. Tickets can be registered online or in person the day of the program.
Curatorial Conversations: “Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec: The Birth of Modern Paris”
Date: November 9, 5:30–6:30 p.m., December 9, 1:30–2:30 p.m.
Cost: Free for museum members; included in price of general admission
Location: Leo Community Room
Join our Chief Curator Dr. Jerry Smith as he talks about the themes and artworks of the newest Special Exhibition Henri De Toulouse-Lautrec: The Birth of Modern Paris. This program will start in the Leo community room. Advanced registration is strongly encouraged. Tickets can be purchased online or in person the day of the program.
Fashionable Figure Drawing Workshop
Date: November 16, 5:30–7 p.m., January 6, 1:30–3 p.m.
Cost: $15 for museum members; $20 for non-members
Take a trip back in time to create expressive, colorful figure and portrait drawings using live models clothed in late-1800s fashion! No drawing experience is necessary, experimentation is encouraged and many drawing mediums and techniques used by Toulouse-Lautrec himself will be explored. For ages 12 and up.
Pronto Plate Printmaking
Date: November 4, 1:30–3 p.m., December 16, 1:30–3 p.m.
Cost: $25 for museum members; $30 for non-members
Learn how to quickly transform a drawing into a bold, repeatable art print that can be easily shared with family and friends! Unlike the traditional lithography process of Toulouse–Lautrec’s time, the pronto plate printmaking process encapsulates all the fun of lithography without the need for a heavy stone! No drawing or printmaking experience necessary, experimentation is strongly encouraged. For ages 12 and up.
Note: The materials used in this workshop will be messy in nature and have the potential to stain clothing. It is recommended to dress for the mess!
DAI Dialogues: “Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec: The Birth of Modern Paris”
Date: November 18, 1:30–2:30 p.m.
Cost: Free for museum members; included in price of general admission
Location: Special Exhibition
Join us for a very special in-gallery program, featuring a specialist from our community to explore new contexts and dialogues for Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec: The Birth of Modern Paris. Geared towards older audiences, this talk will explore complex subjects while challenging and inviting you to see artwork on view in various new ways. Free with the cost of general admission to the DAI. Advanced registration is strongly encouraged. Tickets can be purchased online or in person the day of the program if not sold out.
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Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec (French, 1864–1901), Eldorado: Aristide Bruant, 1892, color lithograph; all works, and images are courtesy of Firos Collection. Single source exhibition provided by PAN Art Connections, with support of The Museum Box. |