Portrait of Belle da Costa Greene in early 20th-century attire, seated with hands clasped, wearing a lace collar and a hat with a flower.
Title: Belle da Costa Greene: A Librarian's Legacy
Date & Time: Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 2:15 PM (Tour begins promptly at 2:30 PM)
Capacity: 15
Admission: Free! (A.R.T. Members Only)
Location: Morgan Library & Museum, 225 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10016
Join us for a tour of the Morgan Library and Museum's exhibition, Belle da Costa Greene: A Librarian's Legacy, led by Philip Palmer, Robert H. Taylor Curator and Department Head of Literary and Historical Manuscripts. This major exhibition explores the life and career of Belle da Costa Greene (1879–1950), the library's inaugural director. Widely recognized as an authority on illuminated manuscripts and respected as a cultural heritage executive, Greene remains one of the most prominent librarians in American history.
This in-person event is open to A.R.T. members only, and is limited to 15 people. Registration is non-transferable. Please note that you MUST reserve a ticket in advance online in order to attend this event.
On the occasion that the event is sold out, we highly recommend joining the waitlist. A member of the A.R.T. staff will reach out to you if a spot becomes available. Unless you've been given permission, please do not show up at the event without registering.
ABOUT
A museum and independent research library located in the heart of New York City, the Morgan Library & Museum began as the personal library of financier, collector, and cultural benefactor Pierpont Morgan. As early as 1890 Morgan had begun to assemble a collection of illuminated, literary, and historical manuscripts, early printed books, and old master drawings and prints.
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Title: The Dalí Museum Library & Archives
Date & Time: Thursday, February 27th at 12:00 PM
Duration: 1 hour
Format: Webinar via Zoom
Join us for a virtual lunchtime presentation for a special behind-the-scenes look into the Library and Galleries of The Dalí Museum in St. Petersburg, Florida. This virtual tour will be introduced by Shaina Harkness (Collection Manager, Librarian and Archivist) and led by Sarah Lynch (Executive Assistant) of The Dalí Museum. The pair will cover all things Dalínian in St. Petersburg, including a special look in the Museum’s Rare Books Room, a glimpse into their Center for the Avant-garde and a special perspective provided on their permanent exhibition space. Other topics include the history of the Museum itself, a brief overview of Salvador Dalí, use of archival records for provenance narratives, and a demonstration of the various technology experiences offered at The Dalí.
This is a free, virtual webinar hosted via Zoom. Advance registration is required. Upon registering for the webinar, you will receive a confirmation via email with a link to join the webinar. This webinar will be video recorded.
SPEAKERS
Shaina Harkness is the Collection Manager, Librarian and Archivist on the Curatorial team at The Dalí Museum, where she has worked since 2014. A Florida native, Shaina has also lived in Las Vegas, Paris and Dijon, France, and Iringa, Tanzania. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in History and French from Stetson University and spent six years teaching high school French and Advanced Social Sciences. In 2013, Shaina completed her Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) at the University of South Florida, specializing in Special Libraries. During her studies, she worked in law and medical libraries before becoming an Art Librarian at The Dalí Museum. Shaina’s role at the Museum soon evolved into Collection Manager, where she launched The Dalí’s first online collection of works. She also developed the Museum’s first physical and online library and archival exhibits, arranged and described archival collections and created finding aids to improve accessibility as well as online collections for the library and archives. As Collection Manager, Shaina oversees the Museum’s art collection, ensuring its safe display and managing its conservation program. She also handles image rights and digital assets for the permanent collection and temporary exhibitions and serves as Publication Coordinator for exhibition catalogs.
Sarah Lynch is an MLIS candidate at The University of South Florida, with a degree focus on Rare Books and Special Collections. Lynch has served as the Executive Assistant at The Dalí Museum since October 2023. Prior to joining The Dalí, Lynch earned her bachelor's degree in Art History with a focus on contemporary art at the University of South Florida, and served as the Marketing and Curatorial Assistant at The Museum of Fine Arts in St. Petersburg. In 2021, Lynch was the Marketing and Executive Assistant under Sports Programs at USF. At The Museum of Fine Arts in St. Petersburg, Lynch notably wrote and designed their Center for Autism and Related Diseases (C.A.R.D.) Sensory Guide, "My Trip to the MFA," in cooperation with the University of South Florida, making the MFASP an "Autism Friendly Business." At The Dalí, Lynch has contributed to major projects, including designing the Museum’s first cookbook, The Dalí Museum Café Gala Cookbook. As Executive Assistant, she mainly serves the Executive Director, Dr. Hank Hine, as well as the Museum’s Board of Trustees. Currently, Lynch is on course to be awarded her MLIS this Spring 2025. Post-graduation, she will continue to support The Dalí as Executive Assistant. This includes supporting our sole librarianin The Dalí’s Rare Book Room, of which Lynch has already made strides to amend the Museum’s Collection Policy to include more protections and guidelines for the space and items held within. She also plans to support the Museum’s building expansion, and latest cultural and educational programs.
The Dalí Museum, located in St. Petersburg, Florida, has been the unofficial heart of fine arts in the Tampa Bay area since its opening in 1982. The debut of the new building in January 2011 has contributed to the cultural renaissance – a movement that has experienced an explosion of artistic institutions and outlets that both residents and visitors to the destination can enjoy. The Dalí Museum cares for and shares an expertly curated collection of Salvador Dalí’s work, preserving his legacy for generations to come. And, through transformative Dalí-inspired events, exhibits and experiences, the Museum serves as an active resource in the cultural life of our community and the world at large.
Interested in learning about other single artists museums? Visit https://artistsmuseums.com/ to learn more.
Event Title: Tour of "The Joffrey + Ballet in the U.S." exhibition at New York Public Library for the Performing Arts
Date & Time: Saturday, March 1st, 2025, at 1:15PM (Tour begins promptly at 1:30PM)
Duration: ~2 hours
Capacity: 30
Admission: Free! (open to A.R.T. Members & Non-Members)
Location: The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, 40 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY 10023 (located between the Met Opera building and Lincoln Center Theater)
Abdullah Jaffa Bey Khan had little reason to believe that ballet was for people like him. Ballet came from a distinctly elite tradition, formed in European courts and solidified in the 19th century as an art form for the pleasure and consumption of the upper classes. Khan–who took the name Robert Joffrey by high school in Seattle–knew he wanted to be a dancer. It was from this vantage point that Joffrey and his co-founder Gerald Arpino started a ballet company with a primary doctrine: that ballet was for everyone.
This is an in-person event limited to 30 people. Registration is non-transferable. Please note that you MUST reserve a ticket in advance online in order to attend this event.
The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, one of NYPL’s renowned research libraries, houses one of the world's most extensive research collections in the fields of theater, film, dance, music, and recorded sound, as well as a wide array of circulating and reference materials.
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Event Title: Specific Objects: The Judd Foundation Archives
Date & Time: Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at 6:00 PM
This webinar will provide a brief introduction to the artist Donald Judd, and an overview of the Donald Judd Papers, the most significant collection in the Judd Foundation Archives. Erin Schneider, Archivist at Judd Foundation in Marfa, Texas, will also discuss current projects and future plans, followed by a Q&A session.
About the Archives
The Judd Foundation Archives, as the repository for the Donald Judd Papers, is the premier center for the study of the life and work of Donald Judd, containing the primary holdings of the artist, his studio, and key collaborators. The use, accomplishments, and significance to the humanities of the Judd Foundation Archives are evidenced through their impact on exhibitions, scholarship, and programs. The Archives and its Collections include: published and unpublished writings, correspondence, photographs, moving image material, drawings, museum, gallery and exhibition files, exhibition ephemera, and publications.
Erin Schneider is the Archivist at Judd Foundation in Marfa, Texas. She received her MLIS from UCLA and her BA from Hampshire College. She has held previous positions at the Mike Kelley Foundation for the Arts and the Social and Public Art Resource Center in Los Angeles.
Photo courtesy of St John Karp, Horological Society of New York
Title: Minds, Machines, and Perception: Timekeeping at the Horological Society of New York
Date & Time: Saturday, March 8th, 2025 at 1:45PM (Tour begins promptly at 2:00PM)
Location: 20 West 44th Street, Suite 501, New York, NY 10036
The Horological Society of New York has been promoting the art and science of horology since its founding in 1866. Its library of over 5,000 books documents the history of timekeeping going back to the first sundials in ancient Egypt. The Society’s archival collections consist of around 20,000 items, including watchmakers' papers, institutional records, and a wide variety of horological ephemera such as advertisements, postcards, and board games. Come join us to see how timekeepers have evolved from a simple shadow on the ground into the integral part of life that they are today, touching everything from fashion to navigation and even the human psyche.
This is an in-person event limited to 30 A.R.T. Members & Non-Members. Registration is non-transferable. Please note that you MUST reserve a ticket in advance online in order to attend this event.
In the occasion that the event is sold out, we highly recommend joining the waitlist. An ART staff member will reach out to you if a spot becomes available. Unless you've been given permission, please do not show up at the event without registering.
About
Founded in 1866, the Horological Society of New York (HSNY) is one of the oldest continuously operating horological associations in the world. Today, HSNY is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the art and science of horology through education. Members are a diverse mix of watchmakers, clockmakers, executives, journalists, auctioneers, historians, salespeople and collectors, reflecting the rich nature of horology in New York City.
St John ("Sinjin") Karp is a librarian and archivist at the Horological Society of New York's Jost Bürgi Research Library. He came to library science after living a different life as a computer programmer and deciding he liked books more than computers. He is currently studying for a master's degree in Egyptology and is stewarding the library while the head librarian, Dr. Miranda Marraccini, is absent on maternity leave.
How to find the Horological Society of New York
The Horological Society of New York is located at 20 West 44th Street, Suite 501, between 5th and 6th avenue. The location is easily accessible from the Grand Central Station 4, 5 and 6 trains, as well as the D and F at 42nd st and 6th Avenue. When you arrive, ask the doorman for the Horological Society and he will direct you to the fifth floor via elevator or stairs.
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