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Week of 12/13/2015–12/19/2015

On Thursday, December 17, from 5 to 9 p.m., the public is invited to participate in an exchange event in conjunction with Pia Camil’s forthcoming New Museum exhibition, “A Pot for a Latch.” For… “Pia Camil: A Pot for a Latch” Exchange Day Thursday 12/17/2015 5PM-9PM
Few sectors of the contemporary art market have changed as radically or surprisingly in recent years as ceramics.Join Richard Flood, Director of Special Projects and Curator at Large, for a visit to the… Contemporary Council Members & Above Membership Studio Visit: Betty Woodman Tuesday 12/15/2015 6:30PM-8PM
On Monday, December 14, the participants of New Museum Seminars: (Temporary) Collections of Ideas will host a multipart public program featuring presentations by artists Jennifer Chan and Narcissister… Conversations PERSONA New Museum Seminars: (Temporary) Collections of Ideas… Monday 12/14/2015 7PM

Week of 12/06/2015–12/12/2015

Celebrating the release of a comprehensive catalogue on Wynne Greenwood’s work, copublished by the Cooley Gallery and the New Museum, this launch will echo the format of an album release party, in which… Performances Release Party: Wynne Greenwood and Friends Sunday 12/13/2015 3PM

Free architecture tours are led by New Museum docents and will focus on the Museum’s building, designed by the architectural firm SANAA. Due to limited capacity, preregistration by email to tours@newmuseum.org… Tours Architecture Tour Saturday 12/12/2015 3PM
Bringing together artists who work in film, stand-up comedy, and performance, “Can you take it from ‘Hey, Tracy…’” is a panel discussion that explores the potentiality of performing and disrupting… Performances “Can you take it from ‘Hey, Tracy…’” Saturday 12/12/2015 3PM
The New Museum is pleased to present an additional performance of “Temporary Arrangement: Wynne Greenwood” on Friday, December 11 at 9 p.m. “Temporary Arrangements” is a unique concert series… Performances Temporary Arrangement: Wynne Greenwood (9 PM Performance) Friday 12/11/2015 9PM
A 9 p.m. performance of “Temporary Arrangement: Wynne Greenwood” has been added. More information is available here. “Temporary Arrangements” is a unique concert series that invites artists to… Performances Temporary Arrangement: Wynne Greenwood (7 PM Performance) Friday 12/11/2015 7PM

Week of 11/29/2015–12/05/2015

Join us for a family workshop offered in conjunction with the exhibition “Jim Shaw: The End is Here,” the artist’s first New York survey exhibition, on view from October 7, 2015 to January 10, 2016.… First Saturdays for Families: I Spy with My Little Eye… Saturday 12/05/2015 10AM-12PM
Organized in conjunction with “Jim Shaw: The End is Here.” Outside the Box offers a roster of gallery-based talks given by a variety of guest speakers over the course of a season. In this series,… Tours “Outside the Box” Gallery Talks: John Miller on “Jim Shaw:… Thursday 12/03/2015 3:30PM
Join us for a special holiday shopping night in the New Museum Store, featuring double discounts, unique gifts, and the always popular small-batch Holiday Gift Memberships. Seasonal refreshments will be… Standard Members & Above Membership Members Holiday Shopping Night Wednesday 12/02/2015 6PM-8PM

Week of 11/22/2015–11/28/2015

Day Without Art (DWA) began on December 1, 1989, as the national day of action and mourning in response to the AIDS crisis. In 1997, Visual AIDS added the parentheses to highlight the proactive programming… Screenings Special Screening: RADIANT PRESENCE Sunday 11/29/2015 11AM-6PM
Day Without Art (DWA) began on December 1, 1989, as the national day of action and mourning in response to the AIDS crisis. In 1997, Visual AIDS added the parentheses to highlight the proactive programming… Screenings Special Screening: RADIANT PRESENCE Saturday 11/28/2015 11AM-6PM

Week of 11/15/2015–11/21/2015

November 20–22, 2015: Open Studio Rehearsals with Director Lileana Blain-Cruz Presented as part of X-ID REP, an open studio research project organized in conjunction with the New Museum’s Fall 2015… Performances X-ID REP Open Studio Rehearsals with Director Lileana… Sunday 11/22/2015 12PM-6PM
Organized by the Cincinnati-based nonprofit FotoFocus, the panel discussion “‘Robert Mapplethorpe: The Perfect Moment,’ Twenty-Five Years Later” will commemorate the twenty-fifth anniversary of… Conversations “‘Robert Mapplethorpe: The Perfect Moment,’ Twenty-Five… Thursday 11/19/2015 7PM
Join us for a screening of the documentary Iris in the Sky Room. Iris pairs the late director Albert Maysles with Iris Apfel, a ninety-three-year-old fashion icon and outsize presence on the New York fashion… Standard Members & Above Membership Film Screening in the Sky Room: Iris Wednesday 11/18/2015 6:30PM

Week of 11/08/2015–11/14/2015

Panelists: Gary Carrion-Murayari, Jonah Freeman, Justin Lowe, and Kate Valk Moderator: Suzanne Snider This panel takes its cue from Jim Shaw’s interest in religion and belief systems in contemporary… Conversations Panel: “Truth Seekers and Hidden Worlds” Sunday 11/15/2015 3PM
Exploring the legacies of queer, feminist video production, “Hall Pass” brings together artists Cecilia Dougherty, Cheryl Dunye, and Tara Mateik to discuss their work and influences. The panel will… Performances Hall Pass Saturday 11/14/2015 3PM
The second in our “Temporary Arrangements” series, “Dad Band” is organized by Sacha Yanow. In “Dad Band,” Yanow covers and lip-synchs to some of her father’s favorite music from the 1950s… Performances Temporary Arrangement: Sacha Yanow Friday 11/13/2015 7PM
Join curator and scholar Lisa Stone and Natalie Bell, Assistant Curator at the New Museum, for a conversation about Barbara Rossi’s practice. Stone has been an ardent admirer of Rossi’s work for decades… Conversations Lisa Stone and Natalie Bell in Conversation Friday 11/13/2015 5PM
Organized in conjunction with “Jim Shaw: The End is Here.” Outside the Box offers a roster of gallery-based talks given by a variety of guest speakers over the course of a season. In this series,… Tours “Outside the Box” Gallery Talks: Dan Nadel on “Jim Shaw:… Thursday 11/12/2015 3:30PM
Join Margot Norton, Associate Curator, for a private after-hours tour of “Jim Shaw: The End is Here.” Space is limited. RSVP by November 9 to membership@newmuseum.org or 212.219.1222 ×234. Premium Members & Above Membership Private Curatorial Tour: “Jim Shaw: The End is Here” Wednesday 11/11/2015 6:30PM

Week of 11/01/2015–11/07/2015

John C. Welchman will pilot a “guidance device” probing Shaw’s crypto-prophetic journey through institutional (and disorganized) religion, runaway conspiracy theories, unmitigated Americana,… Conversations “Heed, Dream, Hyper-Connect: Jim Shaw’s Speculative… Sunday 11/08/2015 3PM
November 2–7, 2015: Open Studio Rehearsals with Director JJ Lind Presented as part of X-ID REP, an open studio research project organized in conjunction with the New Museum’s Fall 2015 R&D Season:… Performances X-ID REP Open Studio Rehearsals with Director JJ Lind Saturday 11/07/2015 11AM-6PM
Join us for a family workshop offered in conjunction with the exhibition “Jim Shaw: The End is Here,” the artist’s first New York survey exhibition, on view from October 7, 2015 to January 10, 2016.… First Saturday for Families: Surreal Dreams Saturday 11/07/2015 10AM-12PM
Gary Carrion-Murayari, Kraus Family Curator, and Dennis Szakacs, Associate Director, will lead an art study tour of the highlights of Mexico City’s vibrant contemporary art scene. This exclusive program… Producers Council Members & Above Membership New Museum Art Study Tour: Mexico City Thursday 11/05/2015 10AM
PERSONA Join us on Tuesday, November 3, for a professional development seminar for high school teachers that will address the New Museum’s Fall 2015 R&D (Research and Development) Season theme of PERSONA.… G:Class Professional Development for Teachers Tuesday 11/03/2015 9:30AM-3PM

Week of 10/25/2015–10/31/2015

October 26–31, 2015: Open Studio Rehearsals with director Kareem Fahmy Presented as part of X-ID REP, an open studio research project organized in conjunction with the New Museum’s Fall 2015 R&D… Performances X-ID REP Open Studio Rehearsals with Director Kareem… Saturday 10/31/2015 11AM-6PM
Organized in conjunction with “Jim Shaw: The End is Here.” Outside the Box offers a roster of gallery-based talks given by a variety of guest speakers over the course of a season. In this series,… Tours “Outside the Box” Gallery Talks: Naomi Fisher on “Jim Shaw:… Thursday 10/29/2015 3:30PM
Wear a creative disguise to the most festive Halloween party downtown. Enjoy signature cocktails and atmospheric beats, and spend time in the galleries viewing the fall exhibitions. An upgraded Membership… Standard Members & Above Membership Annual Members Halloween Party Wednesday 10/28/2015 7PM-9PM

Week of 10/18/2015–10/24/2015

Blockchains are distributed databases, secure and transparent by virtue of peer-to-peer networks that collectively validate each entry. As the technology behind cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, the blockchain… Blockchain Horizons Thursday 10/22/2015 7PM

Week of 10/04/2015–10/10/2015

Join us for a one-day-only screening of Hairy Who & The Chicago Imagists in conjunction with “Barbara Rossi: Poor Traits.” The film will be introduced by Natalie Bell, Assistant Curator, the New Museum,… Screenings Screening: Hairy Who & The Chicago Imagists Sunday 10/11/2015 3PM
Join artist Jim Shaw and Massimiliano Gioni, Artistic Director at the New Museum, for a discussion of Shaw’s practice and the exhibition “The End is Here.” Over the past thirty years, Shaw has… Conversations Jim Shaw in Conversation with Massimiliano Gioni Saturday 10/10/2015 3PM
Join Lisa Phillips, Toby Devan Lewis Director, and Karen Wong, Deputy Director, for a very special day of architecture in New Canaan, CT, featuring a visit to the Glass House and the exclusive VIP grand… Producers Council Members & Above Membership Producers Council Day: Grand Opening of Grace Farms Friday 10/09/2015 10:30AM
Join the New Museum and the curatorial team for the opening reception of “Jim Shaw: The End is Here” before it opens to the public. “Barbara Rossi: Poor Traits” and Wynne Greenwood’s exhibition… Deluxe Members & Above Membership Opening Reception of “Jim Shaw: The End is Here” Tuesday 10/06/2015 8PM-10PM
Join the New Museum and the curatorial team for the VIP preview of “Jim Shaw: The End is Here” before it opens to the public. “Barbara Rossi: Poor Traits” and Wynne Greenwood’s exhibition “Kelly”… Premium Members & Above Membership VIP Preview of “Jim Shaw: The End is Here” Tuesday 10/06/2015 7PM-8PM

Week of 09/27/2015–10/03/2015

Please note: a limited number of rush tickets will be available at the door, starting one hour before each performance. This event is copresented with the French Institute Alliance Française (FIAF)… Performances Jack Ferver and Marc Swanson: Chambre (New York City… Sunday 10/04/2015 3PM
Please note: a limited number of rush tickets will be available at the door, starting one hour before each performance. This event is copresented with the French Institute Alliance Française (FIAF)… Performances Jack Ferver and Marc Swanson: Chambre (New York City… Saturday 10/03/2015 7PM
Please note: a limited number of rush tickets will be available at the door, starting one hour before each performance. This event is copresented with the French Institute Alliance Française (FIAF)… Performances Jack Ferver and Marc Swanson: Chambre (New York City… Saturday 10/03/2015 3PM
In celebration of the publication of Bowery Artist Tribute Vol. 4, join us for a neighborhood walking tour exploring the Bowery’s rich artistic history. Bowery Artist Tribute, an initiative of the Education… Deluxe Members & Above Membership Bowery Walking Tour Saturday 10/03/2015 2PM
Join us for a family workshop offered in conjunction with the exhibition Wynne Greenwood: “Kelly,” on view from September 16, 2015, to January 10, 2016, in the Fifth Floor gallery. In “Kelly,”… First Saturday for Families: More Heads Saturday 10/03/2015 10AM-2PM
Please note: a limited number of rush tickets will be available at the door, starting one hour before each performance. This event is copresented with the French Institute Alliance Française (FIAF)… Performances Jack Ferver and Marc Swanson: Chambre (New York City… Friday 10/02/2015 7PM
Please note: a limited number of rush tickets will be available at the door, starting one hour before each performance. This event is copresented with the French Institute Alliance Française (FIAF)… Performances Jack Ferver and Marc Swanson: Chambre (New York City… Thursday 10/01/2015 7PM

Week of 09/20/2015–09/26/2015

This event is copresented with the French Institute Alliance Française (FIAF) as part of the Crossing the Line Festival 2015 and the New Museum R&D Season: PERSONA. American writer, choreographer, and… Performances Jack Ferver and Marc Swanson: Chambre (New York City… Sunday 09/27/2015 3PM
This event is copresented with the French Institute Alliance Française (FIAF) as part of the Crossing the Line Festival 2015 and the New Museum R&D Season: PERSONA. American writer, choreographer, and… Performances Jack Ferver and Marc Swanson: Chambre (New York City… Saturday 09/26/2015 3PM
This event is copresented with the French Institute Alliance Française (FIAF) as part of the Crossing the Line Festival 2015 and the New Museum R&D Season: PERSONA. American writer, choreographer, and… Performances Jack Ferver and Marc Swanson: Chambre (New York City… Friday 09/25/2015 7PM
Join us at the CFDA {Fashion Incubator} for an evening of innovative fashion design. The CFDA {Fashion Incubator} is a business development program designed to support the next generation of designers… Deluxe Members & Above Membership InsideDesign: CFDA {Fashion Incubator} with Misha Nonoo, Sara… Thursday 09/24/2015 7PM
This event is copresented with the French Institute Alliance Française (FIAF) as part of the Crossing the Line Festival 2015 and the New Museum R&D Season: PERSONA. American writer, choreographer, and… Performances Jack Ferver and Marc Swanson: Chambre (New York City… Thursday 09/24/2015 7PM
Fred Wilson is a Conceptual artist whose work explores the relationship between museums, individual works of art, and collections of all kinds. Wilson is a 1999 MacArthur Fellow and represented the United… Premium Members & Above Membership Studio Visit: Fred Wilson Monday 09/21/2015 7PM

Week of 09/13/2015–09/19/2015

Organized as part of the New Museum Fall 2015 R&D Season: PERSONA. During this daylong public event, actors will audition before a panel of directors and playwrights to become part of the New Museum’s… Performances X-ID REP Company Auditions Sunday 09/20/2015 11AM-6PM

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