Click on the events in the calendar below for a full description.
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Left: Jean-Louis Forain, Ballet Dancer, 1887, Pastel on blue wove paper, laid down, 22 1/4 x 16 7/8 in., National Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, Gift of Mrs. Lessing J. Rosenwald 1989, c 2007 Board of Trustees, National Gallery of Art; Center: Holly Zimmerman, Emily Tedesco and Yuka Iino, Oregon Ballet Theatre, Photo by And Batt; Right: Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, The Dancer, 1890, Oil on board, 26 3/4 x 20 1/4 in., Private collection. |
Interactive Sidewalk Display at Bridgeport Village
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| Date/Time |
Ongoing |
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Bridgeport Village Shopping Center sidewalk outside the movie theatre |
| Cost/Reservations |
Free
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| Description |
Pay a visit to our interactive exhibit located in front of the theaters at
Bridgeport Village. Your kids will enjoy learning basic ballet poses by mimicking the life-sized
dancers and using guided foot placement along the sidewalk. Then, complete their experience with a visit to the Art Museum and the
Ballet to see the real thing.
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OBT Dance Talks held at Portland Art Museum
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Sunday, February 17, 2008 at 2pm |
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Sunken Ballroom, Portland Art Museum |
| Cost/Reservations |
Free, non-ticketed event: but must reserve through OBT or Portland Art Museum to secure seating. Contact OBT at 503.227.0977 or email outreach@obt.org. Or contact Portland Art Museum at 503.276.4318.
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The Dance Talks series brings together renowned artists in the field of dance in a discussion format in front of a live audience. Offered four times a year in conjunction with OBT's season programming, this free forum gives audiences a chance to hear directly from the artists and critics who have significantly shaped the aesthetic, contemporary and historic evolution of ballet and the creative process. Moderated by Christopher Stowell, the 75 minute forums make extensive use of historical video footage and photography to assist audience members in contextualizing the work(s) under discussion. Introduced as part of Christopher Stowell's initial year as Artistic Director, The Dance Talks series is unique among Portland's artistic opportunities and was an instant success with the city's dance-going community. Nearly 500 patrons, dance lovers, students of dance and academics attended the forums in the first year.
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Portland Art Museum Patron Society Gala
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Friday, February 1, 2008 |
| Location |
Portland Art Museum |
| Cost/Reservations |
Patron Society level members only. To upgrade your membership to the Patron Society level to attend this exclusive event, call 503.276.4240.
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Join honored guest Florence Valdès-Forain, great-granddaughter of Forain, for an exclusive preview of The Dancer with Oregon Ballet Theatre dancers in the galleries, followed by cocktails, a seated dinner, and dancing. Black tie attire.
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Portland Art Museum Member's Preview Day
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Saturday, February 2, 2008 from 10am - 5pm |
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Portland Art Museum |
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Free for members. Tickets for The Dancer are timed for entry and limited for your enjoyment. Events taking place between 12 and 3 pm do not require an exhibition ticket for attendance.
Reserving tickets in advance is encouraged. Tickets are available online, on-site, and at 503.226.0973.
Find out how you can become a Portland Art Museum member and participate in this special day!
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See The Dancer before it opens to the public!
Watch The Dancer come to life when the Oregon Ballet Theatre dancers perform at 1 and 2 pm.
Explore the world of dance through entertaining and imaginative picture books during Story Time at 12:30, 1:30 and 2:30 pm.
Join a Museum docent for a 15 minute introduction to The Dancer at 12:30, 1, 1:30 and 2 pm.
Drop-in for an art-making activity from 12 to 3 pm.
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Portland Art Museum's Evening for Educators (K-12) - The Dancer: Part 1
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Thursday, February 7, 2008 at 4-6:30pm |
| Location |
Whitsell Auditorium, Portland Art Museum |
| Cost/Reservations |
$15 Special Exhibition fee. Must reserve through PAM's Education Department. Please call 503.276.4318 to reserve your space today.
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Step into the world of dance as observed by late 19th-century artists Degas, Forain, and Toulouse-Lautrec. Explore the remarkable paintings, sculptures, prints, and pastels in The Dancer through movement, historical vocabulary, and theatre concepts. Presented by Kasandra Gruener, Director of Education and Outreach for Oregon Ballet Theatre. Enjoy docent-led tours of the exhibition following the reception and presentation. (Tours limited to 100 participants). |
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Note: The Dancer: Part 2 will be offered Thursday, April 10 from 4-8pm
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OBT Student Performance Series
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Thursday, February 28, 2008 at 11am |
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Keller Auditorium |
| Cost/Reservations |
All seats $2. Non-ticketed event. Must reserve through OBT to secure seating. Contact OBT at 503.227.0977 x212 or email outreach@obt.org
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Join us in the theater as we invite students of all ages to experience the joy and excitement of live dance performances during the school day. In age-appropriate programs that feature OBT company artists and School of OBT dancers, students are given an opportunity to see fully produced works of ballet, which often include live music. Learn about the how and why of the creation process!
In concert with Oregon state standards for competency in the arts, OBT’s Education and Outreach Department crafts thematic frameworks for each performance that support efforts to promote literacy in all academic subject areas. Multi-media support materials and teacher preparation packets are provided for each participating class free of charge.
Note: Make a day of it! Schools are encouraged to participate in a group tour of Portland Art Museum's The Dancer Exhibition before or after OBT's Student Performance Series. To request a tour apply online! More information about Portland Art Museum's School Group Tours.
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OBT Performance Perspectives
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One hour before curtain at all OBT Program 2: France performances:
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February 23 |
6:30 pm |
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February 24 |
1:00 pm |
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February 29 |
6:30 pm |
| Saturday |
March 1 |
6:30 pm |
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| Location |
Orchestra level seating, Keller Auditorium |
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Free! Must have a ticket to the performance to attend.
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Join Historian and Lecturer Linda Besant and get a head start on OBT performances. With film and photography, guest speakers and demonstrations, Performance Perspectives:
- Offers context for the evening’s program
- Demystifies ballet’s exacting movement vocabulary
- Ventures into dance history
- Investigates the process of dance production
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OBT's Dance History Salon
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TBD |
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Oregon Ballet Theatre Studios
818 SE Sixth Avenue
Portland, OR 97214
(between Belmont & Morrison) |
| Cost/Reservations |
Free, non-ticketed event: but must reserve through OBT to secure seating. Contact OBT at 503.227.0977 x213 or email outreach@obt.org
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Dance Historian Linda Besant offers interested groups interactive, salon-style, discussions centered around dance history. Participants enjoy film footage and dance memorabilia at OBT or in the community. Salons are offered at OBT or on-site at your organization.
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Portland Art Museum In Gallery Talks for Families or Public
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Friday, February 8, 2008 at 6pm |
| Location |
Portland Art Museum |
| Cost/Reservations |
Free with Exhibition admission. Must reserve through Portland Art Museum 503.276.4225, or email us at education@pam.org
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Kasandra Gruener, OBT's Director of Education & Outreach, Linda Besant, OBT's current Historian and Lecturer, and Carol Shults, OBT's first historian, will join with Portland Art Museum in leading a special tour in the gallery.
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Portland Art Museum Art Speaks and Exhibition Tours
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To be scheduled with your group or organization |
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locations will vary |
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Free, Schedule an Art Speaks presentation for your group or organization. To contact ArtSpeaks, call 503.276.4282 or email artspeaks@pam.org.
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Add to the enjoyment of your Museum visit by learning more about the special exhibitions or permanent collections from an experienced speaker in advance of your visit. Illustrated presentations can be tailored to your time restrictions and interests.
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Portland Art Museum - Family Sunday
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Sunday, March 9, 2008 from 1-4pm |
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Kinney Education Room, North Wing, Portland Art Museum |
| Cost/Reservations |
Free for members or with Museum admission. No registration required. |
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Explore The Dancer through family tours, art-making, ballet lessons, dance demonstrations, and more family fun. For all ages.
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Portland Art Museum - ArtInsight Resource Library
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Throughout the exhibition |
| Location |
Portland Art Museum |
| Cost/Reservations |
Free with Exhibition Admission. For more information call 503.276.4225, or email us at education@pam.org |
| Description |
The ArtInsight Resource Center is a place where Museum visitors can enhance their gallery experiences and learn more about how works of art are created, interpreted, and used in a variety of cultures. In a relaxed, comfortable atmosphere, people of all ages and learning styles can discover more about the Museum and its collections through books, interactive computer programs, hands–on activities, discovery drawers and family book readings.
Works of art from the Museum’s collections are displayed in cases or in drawers that allow visitors to explore ideas about broad art related subjects such as materials and techniques, cross-cultural themes, and the contexts in which art is made. The Art Insight Resource Center is dedicated to the memory of Dani Lynn and Dawn Marie White through a generous gift from Bev and Pete White.
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