Art works on loan from The Reading Public Museum Collection March 18 Exhibition opens on March 18 during normal Museum hours (12pm – 5pm). This exhibition represents four centuries of art created by remarkable women who struggled against gender bias to take their places in history. Until the twentieth century, women were often had difficulty showing and selling their work. This exhibition will be on view until May 30
April 28 You can view the work of the talented Middle School ECISD Students at the Ellen Noël Art Museum on April 28 – May 16. Support the next generation of artists!
May 6 • 6pm • Free • Planning a Summer Quilt Class Come and join us for Knit & Stitch! In this program, you are invited to bring your current projects or create a new one with us, while we share techniques and ideas. Whether you want to learn embroidery, knitting, or stitching, come learn and discuss for an evening of fun while being safe. Face masks are required. We ask if you are feeling sick please stay home for everyone’s safety. *This quarters knit & stitch program has been moved to the 2nd Thursday of each month Have any questions? Email cec@noelartmusuem.org
May 9 • Painting • 2:30 - 4:30pm • $20 This Adventures in Art class will be focused on Painting. Students will get to visit the Women’s Artists: Four Centuries of Creativity exhibition and learn fun techniques for painting with acrylics. Adventures in Art in a fun monthly, exhibit-driven class for students ages 6-12. Advanced Registration only, by phone. Contact Annie Stanley, Educator, at 432-550-9696 x 213. Face masks will be required for both students and any adults entering the building. Scholarships are available through the Neely Hunter Palmer fund. Register today - 432-550-9696 x 213 or education@noelartmuseum.org
10am • Online Art Tales is geared for all the art-loving preschoolers, ages 3-5. Your littles can enjoy a beautifully illustrated book accompanied by a related art activity. If we are unable to meet in person, Art Tales will be posted online on our website, Facebook Page and IGTV. Ellen Noel Art Museum
May 27 63rd Annual Permian Juried Art Exhibition in partnership with the Odessa Art Association The Permian Basin Juried Art Exhibition will be on view from May 27 – Aug 8. The aim of this exhibition is to highlight the talent of artists in and around the West Texas region. This year, artists are encouraged to explore the the theme FOLKLORE & FAIRY TALES
FAIRY TALES & FOLKLORE: 63RD ANNUAL PERMIAN BASIN JURIED ART EXHIBITION May 27 • 6pm • Free All are welcome to the award ceremony and opening reception for the 63rd Annual Permian Basin Juried Art Exhibition and Diane K. Browne Solo Show (last year’s show winner) Meet with the artists, enjoy light hors d’oeuvres and vote for your favorite artwork. Awards announced at 6:30pm.
Class for Teens | Age 13-17 June 7-11 | 1:30 - 4:00 PM | $100 Selected students will spend the week working with Artist Daiken Asakawa in an intensive ceramics workshop. Students must have previously applied and been accepted into this program. Applications available at www.noelartmuseum.org
June 9 • 8am • Members only Members! Enjoy Yoga at the Museum on Wednesday mornings at 8am for yoga classes taught by rOming Yoga. Bring your own mat and get ready to bliss your way through the rest of the week with a Yin style class. Face masks are required upon entering and exiting and social distancing mats from each other. If weather allows, our yoga class will be held in our Sensory Garden. Not a member, but liked to sign up? Email marketing@noelartmuseum.org for more information.
RuPaul’s Drag Race Trivia Night June 10 • 6pm • Free Event • Ages 18+ Celebrate Pride Month at the Ellen Noël Art Museum by joining us for our RuPaul’s Drag Race Trivia Night on June 10 at 6pm. Get your teams ready, test your knowledge, enjoy two drag performances by host Ayyvah & Tye, win fun prizes, and enjoy drinks, and snacks while having fun. You can RSVP your teams in advance and get your table set up with your team name: https://forms.gle/naZriwnGcEuKZukV6 (RSVP cut off time is Thursday, June 10 at 12:00pm, no more than 4 people max to a team) Sponsored by: Sculpt Haus, Garlic Press, and Eccentric Brewing
Exhibition Reception June 11 • 6pm • Free event All are welcome to the free opening reception of "Never Wonderland: Exploring the Intersections of Function, Art and Craft. See the works and hear from the artists Daiken Asakawa and Christopher Stanley. Refreshments and light hors d'oeuvres provided.
June 14 - 18 | Ellen Noel Art Museum | 9:15 am - Noon Ages 6-8 Ceramics 9:15-10:30 Crazy for clay? Hand-build and throw on the wheel as you make a variety of cool things from clay that will be fired in the museum kill. Art Sampler 10:45 - Noon Sample a new and different 2D or 3D art project each day Ages 9-12 Art Sampler 9:15-10:30 Sample a new and different 2D or 3D art project each day Ceramics 10:45 - Noon Crazy for clay? Hand-build and throw on the wheel as you make a variety of cool things from clay that will be fired in the museum kill.