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Upcoming Events at Pearl Fincher Museum

September 03 2022

The Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Arts invites the community to its second annual Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) event on October 29, as well as a colorful exhibition of work by Art Rosenbaum and friends. Also, learn more about the latest class offering for our younger guests and other exciting program offerings this month and next.

Current Programs

Art Start

Join us for our newest program! Art Start will introduce preschool-aged children to visual learning and creative expression in weekly sessions. The class will consist of storytime and a related art activity. Each session runs for 30 minutes, is limited to 10 children, and is recommended for ages 5 and under.

Classes will follow a new schedule starting this month. Tuesdays at 10:00 am and 10:45 am.

RSVP is required by registering on Eventbrite. If the event shows it is sold out, please call us at 281-376-6322 and we will add you if we have had cancellations. Registration is handled for each class individually; it is not required to attend all sessions.

Fall Classes

The Pearl is offering several classes for various age groups from kids to adults throughout the month of September. Class sizes are limited - reserve your spot today!

Youth Classes

When children get a chance to express their creativity and dive into art, they develop confidence, increase their empathy, and discover how to look at the world from different perspectives. All those skills help prepare students to take on the world with passion and creativity. Treat your child, grandchild, or friend to a gift of art!

Adult Classes

You're busy with work and life demands, so fitting in an art class might be challenging. But, nurturing your creative side is essential to your well-being - not to mention lots of fun!

Artistic and creative expression offers many benefits. Here are our top five:

Relieve stress.
Rekindle your passion.
Look at the world in new ways.
Get unstuck and challenge yourself.
Meet new people.

â€‹So, what are you waiting for? Treat yourself to a gift of art!

Adult Art Workshops

Adult Art Workshops are designed for beginners, but all levels are welcome! Artist instructors offer a variety of workshops throughout the year exploring different media and techniques. Typically, one daytime and two evening sessions are offered for each workshop. Currently each workshop is limited to 10 participants.

For most workshops, all supplies necessary to complete the project are included with the workshop fee. Any additional supplies required of participants will be noted in the workshop description.

Certain workshops may have a higher fee depending on the length of the workshop, instructor fees, and supply costs, but typical workshop fees range from $45-60. All workshops provide Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credit for educators.

Reservations for Adult Art Workshops can be made online by clicking on the registration links listed below. For more information please contact Grace Mussell at gracepfmfa@gmail.com or 281-376-6322.

Fall Exhibitions at The Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Arts

"Dia De Los Muertos"

The Pearl’s second annual Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) festival will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, October 29 on the grounds of the museum. This family-friendly event is free of charge and the community is warmly invited to attend.

The Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Arts will host Día de los Muertos from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Saturday, October 29.

The event is free and open to the community. For details, visit pearlmfa.org.

Day of the Dead originated in Mexico and is a celebration of life and death. Traditionally, festivities unfold over two days in an explosion of color and joy, to demonstrate love and respect for deceased family members.

The Pearl’s celebration will include art activities, dance performances, music, food trucks, face painting, gallery tours and more. An ofrenda will be built onsite, and guests are invited to bring items such as photos of deceased loved ones, marigolds, and sugar skulls. Costumes are also welcome.

Tickets are not required, and admission is free. For more information, visit pearlmfa.org.

“Three Excellences of Culture: Painting, Poetry and Music, the Work of Art Rosenbaum and Friends”

This fall the Pearl is proud to present, in cooperation with the Linda Matney Gallery in Virginia, a colorful exhibition featuring the narrative painter Art Rosenbaum; his wife, professional photographer Margo Newmark Rosenbaum; and the friends and former students they met along the way. The exhibition opened on September 24 and continues through January 14, 2023.

Image credit: “The Corduroy Road,” 2009, Art Rosenbaum, Oil on canvas, 72 x 64 in

Art Rosenbaum paints images of Southern folklore in richly colored canvases that depict lively figures often dancing or holding musical instruments. Rosenbaum’s paintings are in many collections, including the New Orleans Museum of Art, the Georgia Museum of Art, and the Smithsonian National Museum of American Art. He also plays a variety of folk instruments, and his music will be part of the exhibition at the Pearl as well.

Three Excellences of Culture will be featured in both the Main Gallery and the Cole Gallery at the Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Arts this fall. Among the other artists whose work will be included are his wife, Margo Newmark Rosenbaum, whose photographs have been published in the New York Times, Newsweek, and are part of many private collections; Howard Finster, who designed album covers for R.E.M. and the B-52’s; Len Jenkin, whose work includes scripts for Family, The Incredible Hulk, and the novel New Jerusalem; Michael Paxton, Bonnie Loggins, Dennis Harper, Kent Knowles, Scott Belville, Dilmus Hall and Teddy Johnson.

Museum hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and admission is free. For more information, visit pearlmfa.org.

The Pollinator Effect

The Pearl is also engaging hundreds of local students this fall to create an outdoor art display called, “The Pollinator Effect,” which integrates art and science.

Ryan Lytle, "Bee," 2022, felt

Outside the museum, a replica of a beehive will be adorned with bumble bees and butterflies made from recycled materials by local children. Students from public, private and home schools are invited to participate, as well as Scout troops and other youth organizations. Inside the museum’s Cobb gallery, a mural installation featuring work by Virginia needle felt artist Ryan Lytle will explain the importance of pollinators and their role in the ecosystem.

To learn more about participating in this project or to schedule a field trip, contact Grace Mussell at gracepfmfa@gmail.com.

Fall Luncheon: October 13

Time is running out to purchase tickets for the Pearl Fincher Museum’s Fall Luncheon, set for Thursday, October 13 at Shirley Acres. Centered around “Expressions of Gratitude,” the event will honor Frances Stetson and is chaired by Sue Ann Lurcott.

Frances Stetson

Tickets are $65, with tables of 10 starting at $650. Sponsorships are also available. For more information or to reserve your place, please visit pearlmfa.org or call 281-376-6322.

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Volunteers Needed

Volunteer docents are needed to help provide tours at the Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Arts. Docents are trained on each new exhibition and give guided tours to groups of all ages. Volunteers should have an interest in art and be available during the day.

To learn more, contact Rebecca Howland at rebeccapfmfa@gmail.com or 281-376-6322.

Save the Date: Upcoming Concerts

Save the date for two upcoming Pearlformance concerts in the Main Gallery of the Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Arts. Surrounded by beautiful works of art, these concerts are a unique way to enjoy a fully immersive artistic experience.

AURORA Trio

On Sunday, November 6, Don Irwin will give a delightful solo piano concert. As a classically trained musician, Irwin surprises many with his repertoire of music in a wide range of styles. His music is warm and invigorating, making an emotional connection with audiences. Over the course of his career, Irwin has worked as a recording studio musician for artists including Prince and Donna Summer, as well as performances at the Cannes Music Festival, MTV Europe and MTV Africa.

Next, on Sunday, December 11, the string trio AURORA returns to the Pearl for a holiday concert. The concert features Susanna Campbell on harp, Katie Beth Farrell on cello, and Allison Vitek on flute.

For ticket information and details about either concert, visit pearlmfa.org or call 281-376-6322.

About the Pearl

The Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Arts exists to provide direct, first-hand access to original works of art, and to offer outstanding educational and public programming. As the only Fine Arts museum in Harris County outside the city center of Houston, the Pearl operates completely through the generous donations of individuals, businesses and foundations from the greater Houston community, and is free to all.

Located at 6815 Cypresswood Drive in Spring, the Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Arts is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Admission is free. Donations and membership support are appreciated and help continue the Pearl’s mission of art, education, and community.

For more information, please visit www.pearlmfa.org or call 281-376-6322.

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