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Learn more about the collection, special exhibitions, and the Historic Houses through lectures, films, Gallery Chats, Public Tours, and more.

The Art of Jazz
Chrysler Creates
Gallery Talks
Public Tours
Senior Art Forum
History of Glassblowing Workshops

Wednesday Night Jazz
The popular Art of Jazz features an all-star lineup of regional performers every Wednesday night from 6:15 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. in the Museum’s Huber Court. Wine and refreshments are available for purchase, and the Museum’s galleries stay open for guests’ enjoyment. A complete schedule of performers is listed below.

Sponsored by Farm Fresh, The Fine Art of Wine― an informal tasting― takes place the first Wednesday of each month. Members receive a $1 discount on each glass of wine and half-off wine tasting.

April 30 -- Brian Jones
May 7 -- Pamela Hines Trio
May 14 -- Woody Beckner
May 21 -- Jim Newsom
May 28 -- Vinnie Knight

Irene Leache Memorial Grant

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Norfolk Society of Art Lecture Series

2007 Lecture Schedule

CHRYSLER CREATES

Chrysler Creates studio art classes are offered for adults periodically throughout the year . (Children’s classes are also offered; please click here for information.) Click here for more information, to register, or to obtain materials list or call (757) 333-6268.

GALLERY TALKS

All Gallery Talks take place on Wednesdays at 12:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m.  They are free and open to the public. Every Saturday, a special Gallery Talk, Collecting with Vision: Treasures from The Chrysler Museum of Art, will begin at 2:00 p.m.

For this week's schedule, please consult the Calendar of Events.

PUBLIC TOURS

Tours are offered throughout the year and by appointment. Tours focus on the Permanent Collection, special exhibitions, and various art historical and cultural themes. Please call (757) 333-6269 for group reservations. Cost: Included with Museum admission or free to Museum Members.

SENIOR ART FORUM

This senior citizens group meets at 2 p.m. on the first Saturday of every month unless otherwise noted for a tour, discussion, and light refreshments. No reservations are necessary for individuals, but please call (757) 333-6268 for group reservations. Cost: Included with Museum admission or free to Museum Members.

HISTORY OF GLASSBLOWING WORKSHOP

Take advantage of this exclusive opportunity to explore glassblowing live with Kelly Conway, Curator of Glass at the Museum, and Ed Francis, Assistant Professor of Art at Tidewater Community College, as they explore the glassmaking techniques used through time. The workshop will run for three evenings, Wednesday, June 25 to Friday, June 27, at a temporary hot glass shop in Mary’s Garden.  Click here for a registration form.