What’s On
The Week Ahead
Permanent Collection
The Barnes Collection
Ongoing
Masterworks by Renoir, Cézanne, Matisse, Picasso, Modigliani, Van Gogh, and other renowned artists, plus African sculpture, Native American ceramics, metalwork, and decorative arts.
Special Exhibition
Marks of Change
Until May 7, 2018
Emerging artists in this exhibition are members of the Guild, part of Mural Arts Philadelphia's Restorative Justice program.
Free / Social
Mural Arts Studio at the Barnes
Wednesday, January 17 – Monday, December 31
The Barnes is collaborating with Mural Arts Philadelphia on a variety of projects this year.
Free
Let’s Connect: Philly’s Artists Take on the Barnes
Monday, March 19 – Thursday, June 14
Let’s Connect, a new project developed by the Barnes and Mural Arts, invites Philadelphia artists and residents to take part in an exhibition.
Talks & Tours / Members
Spotlight Tour: The Americans
Sunday, April 1 – Monday, April 30
Each month, our Spotlight Tours focus on particular artists or themes in the collection. April is all about the Americans.
Members
Meet Your Masterpiece Tour: Renoir and Matisse
Thursday, April 26, 4:30 – 5:30pm
Learn about the close friendship between the two artists and the lasting impact Renoir had on Matisse as a painter and colorist.
Members
Member Orientation
Friday, April 27, 10 – 11am
New members are invited to learn more about the perks of membership at the Barnes.
Free / Social
Mural Arts Studio at the Barnes
Wednesday, January 17 – Monday, December 31
The Barnes is collaborating with Mural Arts Philadelphia on a variety of projects this year.
Free
Let’s Connect: Philly’s Artists Take on the Barnes
Monday, March 19 – Thursday, June 14
Let’s Connect, a new project developed by the Barnes and Mural Arts, invites Philadelphia artists and residents to take part in an exhibition.
Talks & Tours / Members
Spotlight Tour: The Americans
Sunday, April 1 – Monday, April 30
Each month, our Spotlight Tours focus on particular artists or themes in the collection. April is all about the Americans.
Upcoming
Talks & Tours
Love Across the USA: Artist Talk
Sunday, April 29, 12 – 1pm
Olek shares insight about her 50-state community art project and the entry for Philadelphia, being made here and throughout the city.
Free / Film
A Day in the Country
Friday, May 4
Witness Jean Renoir’s beautiful cinematography in this 1936 black-and-white love story.
Members
Member Previews for Renoir: Father and Son/Painting and Cinema
Friday, May 4 – Saturday, May 5
Members are invited to see our new exhibition before the public opening.
Nightlife / Film / Music / Social / Performance
First Friday! Preview Party for Renoir: Father and Son/Painting and Cinema
Friday, May 4, 6 – 9pm
Join us for cocktails and music by La Vie en Rose at a preview for our new special exhibition.
Free / Social
Arboretum Plant Sale
Saturday, May 5, 9am – 2pm
Trees, shrubs, perennials, and tropical plants are all available at the Barnes Arboretum's annual plant sale.
Talks & Tours
Plants, Glorious Plants with Stephanie Cohen
Saturday, May 5, 12 – 1pm
Analyze your existing or new garden and start looking for great plants to fill in the gaps, with help from the award-winning horticulturalist and author.
Upcoming Exhibitions
Upcoming Exhibition
Renoir: Father and Son / Painting and Cinema
May 6 – September 3, 2018
Exploring the works of acclaimed director Jean Renoir and the influence of his father, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, on his art and life.
Upcoming Exhibition
Berthe Morisot: Woman Impressionist
October 21, 2018 – January 14, 2019
The exceptional path of a woman who defied the social norms of her time to join the Parisian avant-garde.