Art In Context

Scenes from the Collection: Exploring Identity at the Jewish Museum

Classes

Tuesday, May 11, 2021
2 – 3 pm
Zoom, Virtual Program

*Note time listed is in Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)

Beginning with an introduction to the Jewish Museum’s collection, learn how a small group of ceremonial objects grew into a collection of 30,000 paintings, sculptures, and pieces of Judaica. Topics will address 19th- and 20th-century painting, contemporary photography and sculpture, and broader themes of immigration and identity within the Jewish community. Each tour is led by a Jewish Museum educator and is one hour in length including Q & A. Classes will take place over Zoom.

May 4: The Art of Language
May 11: Photorealism and Figuration
May 25: Exploring Abstraction

Tickets: $45 General; $36 Jewish Museum Members

Please note that this is a three-session class. Ticket purchase is required and includes all sessions.

Photo by: Kris Graves

Ticket Information

General Admission Tickets

General Admission tickets are sold at the Museum and online at TheJewishMuseum.org/Tickets.

Program and Event Tickets

Online

Order program and event tickets online at TheJewishMuseum.org/Calendar.

By Phone

Order program and event tickets by phone at 212.423.3200.

In Person

Tickets can be purchased in-person at the Museum's Admissions Desk during regular Museum hours, excluding Saturdays.

Ticket Policies

  • Tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please note that seating is limited; we recommend purchasing tickets in advance.
  • Ticket holders are encouraged to arrive promptly, as seating is not guaranteed once a program has begun.
  • Tickets cannot be exchanged or refunded.
  • If your ticket was emailed to you, present the ticket on your mobile device or the print-out of your ticket.
  • Tickets purchased for events and programs at the Museum include admission to the galleries on the day of the program during regular Museum hours.