Almost everyone1s heard of it, and certainly you1ve seen it (or will see it pretty soon), but have you ever really gone to Duke1s own museum? If you haven1t, fall1s the perfect time to remedy that. And if you have been, the Duke University Museum of Art has plenty happening this semester to pique your interest.
European art will be in full swing at the DUMA for move-in. Slide on over with the 1rentals and check out selections of 19th century French art from the permanent collection. Also on display will be selections of Russian art. The works from the permanent collection rotate in and out of the museum, so catch Oem while they1re on the wall.
From late August to Oct. 27, DUMA will run the moving
The faculty of Duke1s own Ciompi Quartet will hold a reception and concert in the museum Oct. 3, and Ciompi will again get the old museum rockin1 and rollin1 (okay, maybe more like waltzing) Nov. 7.
The DUMA folk will also be dancing in the museum1s halls in early October. Students and instructors will perform dances choreographed to complement the DUMA1s artwork Oct. 10. The free 3Moving Experience2 begins at 6 p.m., preceded by a reception at 5:30.
Opening with a reception Sept. 26,
Another after hours opening of an exhibit entitled 3Pedro Figari: Lines of Uruguayan Life, A Student Curated Exhibition2 will take place at 6 p.m. Nov. 14. Listen in as fellow students educate you on the finer points of this oft-forgotten turn-of-the-20th-century South American artist.
Whether you1re an art historian or a waltz nut or just need some good ol1 culture, DUMA offers a treasure trove of opportunities to capitilize upon this fall, so you have no excuse to skip this untapped campus resource.
Get The Chronicle straight to your inbox
Signup for our weekly newsletter. Cancel at any time.