The Walters Art Museum will end a nearly four-month hiatus when it reopens to the public on Wednesday, March 17.
Museum officials announced today a slate of new exhibitions and installations that visitors will see, including an exhibit that commemorates Mexican and Central American independence and an exhibit highlighting newly acquired works.
Located at 600 N. Charles Street, the museum closed Nov. 25 to prevent the spread of COVID-19. As of March 17, all of the museum galleries will be open at 25 percent capacity. All staff and visitors are required to wear masks or face coverings (including children over the age of two), maintain social distancing and follow other public health protocols.
Hours for the reopened museum will be Wednesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. New exhibits include:
Transitions and Translations/Traducciones y Transiciones: A Celebration of Mexican and Central American Independence (1821-2021): Located on Level 4, this exhibit marks 200 years of Mexican and Central American independence, with 19 works of art including books, gold adornments and ceramic vessels. One highlight is a painting by Mexican-American artist Rene Trevino that reimagines 16th century European star charts.
Recent Acquisitions: Expanding the Collection: Located on Level 4, this exhibit gives visitors a look at 14 recently acquired works representing 700 years of history. Among the most notable acquisitions are: an 18th-century painting of an Incan King with a Peruvian Saint; a contemporary vase featuring Frederick Douglass; teacups painted with images of Kabuki actors, and a 16th-century book depicting the Sami peoples of Scandinavia.
Italian Renaissance and Baroque Art (The Green Gallery): Located on Level 3, the Green Gallery was last open in December of 2019. It houses works such as the El Greco painting entitled Saint Francis Receiving the Stigmata and the Raphael painting entitled Madonna of the Candelabra.
Islamic Gallery Refresh: Located on Level 3, the Islamic Gallery has been “refreshed” to give visitors a chance to appreciate better the cultural diversity and chronological breadth of the art on display.
Member Talk: In Search of the Ivory Saints of Mexico City: On March 17 from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., Julie Lauffenburger, Director of Conservation, Collections and Technical Research, will talk about the museum’s sculpture of St. Michael the Archangel, carved completely in ivory, and other examples of saints carved in ivory.
Artist Talk: Hoesy Corona: On March 18 from 5:30 p.m. to 6 p.m., artist Hoesy Corona, a finalist for the 2020 Janet & Walter Sondheim Artscape Prize, will show his work and discuss his practice with Joy Davis, manager of Adult and Community Programs for the Walters.
Special event: A Spring Day at the Walters: On April 16 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m., Cornelia McNamara, a floral designer based in Chicago, will present a virtual floral arranging demonstration and lecture. The presentation is the spring fundraiser organized by the Walters’ Women’s Committee, and ticket cost $50. Proceeds will benefit the Walters and its exhibition and educational programs, including the distribution of 2,000 Art Kits to students in Baltimore City and Baltimore County.
In addition to reopening its galleries, The Walters will continue online programming on its Facebook and YouTube pages. Its popular Late Night Thursday program is expected to resume soon as well.
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