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Barnes Foundation Builds on Founding Vision with Expanded Education Program
Building on Dr. Albert C. Barnes's groundbreaking approach to teaching visual literacy, the Barnes Foundation announced today an expansion of its pioneering education program for adults.
The Barnes Foundation and Ars Nova Workshop Present Room 21, A Site-Specific Musical Performance by Jace Clayton
Composer Jace Clayton kicks off the 2016 Philadelphia Fringe Festival on Friday, September 9, with the debut of Room 21, a site-specific hour-long musical piece.
The Barnes Foundation and Weckerly's Ice Cream Announce Special Summer Ice Cream Sandwich Inspired by Barnes Collection
The Barnes Foundation and Weckerly's Ice Cream, the Philadelphia-based micro-creamery specializing in French-style custard ice cream, have partnered to introduce the "Barnes Ensemble," a special ice cream sandwich inspired by the Barnes collection and available exclusively at a Weckerly's pop-up located on the Barnes Foundation's Philadelphia campus.
The Barnes Foundation Brings Together Leading Scholars from Across the Globe for Sweeping Discussion of New Research on Matisse
In an unprecedented symposium exploring Henri Matisse’s life and work, the Barnes Foundation, home to one of the largest and most important holdings of Matisse in the world, will convene leading international scholars to share new research and insights on the artist.
The Barnes Foundation to Survey Scenes of French Life Through the Lens of Iconic Photographers, 1890–1950
In its first-ever photography exhibition, the Barnes Foundation is presenting over 170 vintage photographs that capture the spirit of France in the late 19th- to mid-20th century, a period of rapid transformation in every aspect of daily life.
Thom Collins, Executive Director and President of the Barnes Foundation, today announced the appointment of Shelley Bernstein as Deputy Director for Digital Initiatives and Chief Experience Officer.
The Barnes Foundation Announces Renoir—Revered and Reviled
The Barnes Foundation announces Renoir—Revered and Reviled, a new feature film based on the Barnes’s unrivaled Renoir collection.
The Barnes Foundation Announces Nari Ward: Sun Splashed
The Barnes Foundation presents Sun Splashed, a mid-career survey of the found-object assemblage art of Nari Ward, on view in the Roberts Gallery June 24 through August 22, 2016.
The Board of Trustees of the Barnes Foundation today announced that Pamela D. Bundy, President and CEO of Bundy Development Corporation, has been elected to the Board of Trustees upon nomination by Lincoln University.
The Barnes Foundation Announces Nina McNeely Diefenbach as Deputy Director for Advancement
Thom Collins, executive director and president of the Barnes Foundation, today announced the appointment of Nina McNeely Diefenbach as deputy director for advancement.