Members Only Preview Day

Fri, May 21, 2021

The Museum of Arts and Design will be open for Members only for a special preview of our new exhibitions. Join us and be among the first to see Craft: Front & Center and Carrie Moyer and Sheila Pepe: Tabernacles for Trying Times—and a not-to-be-missed makers experience. Bring a friend…or two and introduce them to the MAD world. From the Lobby level to Robert Restaurant, we have so much to share with our Members.  Objects to see, artists to meet, curators to hear, gifts to receive… MAD Members Only Day is a celebration of you, our loyal and dedicated community.

Please RSVP soon, capacity is limited to comply with recommended social distancing guidelines, and masks are required. Tickets will be issued for either a 12–3 pm or 3–6 pm visit to help ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all.

Preview events

Floor 5: Carrie Moyer and Sheila Pepe: Tabernacles for Trying Times

At 12:15, 2, 3:15, and 5 pm, join curatorial assistant Alida Jekabson for a tour of Tabernacles for Trying Times, the first joint show by the artists. Marvel at the site-specific works, rich with color and materiality that explore themes of community, feminism, and queer activism.

Floor 4: Craft Front & Center

The MAD permanent collection shines in this show exploring craft's impact. See works from iconic makers, such as Betty Woodman, Sanford Biggers, and Marvin Lipofsky. Meet Assistant Curator Angelik Vizcarrondo-Laboy at 1, 2:45, and 4:15 pm and chat with her about the role of craft today.

More to explore

Floor 7: The Fisher Dollhouse: A Venetian Palazzo in Miniature

The ten rooms of this Gritti Palace-inspired and handmade diorama are filled with historical and contemporary craft, art, and design rendered in miniature. Look closely to find the extraordinary commissioned tiny works by artists including Dustin Yellin, Ryan McGinness, and Veronica Gaido.

Floor 6: Artist Studios

Art is not just shown at MAD, it is made. Visit our artists-in-residence and explore their diverse and creative practices. See their works in progress, ask questions about their inspirations, find out how you can support these artists and welcome them to the MAD family.

Floor 3: Beth Lipman: Collective Elegy

Glass, metal, clay, video, and photographs fill the gallery in this mid-career survey of the artist's achievements. Stroll amongst the intricate glassworks, pick up an autographed copy of the beautiful catalog, and find about the new MAD virtual series, Glass in Flux.

Floor 2: 45 Stories in Jewelry: 1947 to Now

Discover the compelling works of artists who advance the concept of jewelry as an art form and the unique narratives developed around each piece. Visit the art-making station from 2–4 pm to try your hand at creating.

The Store at MAD and Robert Restaurant

The Store at MAD is full to the brim with handmade objects by artists and artisans. Enjoy 20% off your purchase. All net proceeds of the day support MAD Pathways, a curatorial job-training program creating career paths in the art world for diverse and underserved candidates.

When you have seen the art, met the makers, and shopped for a cause, head to Robert Restaurant for a meal with a view. Reservations required.

Image: Marvin Lipofsky, United States, 1938–2016, [not specified]: Leendert Van Der Linden
Leerdam Colour Series, 1970. Blown glass, cut, polished. Museum of Arts and Design, New York; gift of the Marvin Lipofsky Estate, 2020. Soon to be on view in Craft Front & Center.

Please review our health and safety protocols before you arrive. MAD strongly recommends all visitors six months and older are vaccinated against Covid-19 and visitors ages two and up wear face coverings, even if vaccinated. Thank you for your cooperation.

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