Lectures, Tours, and Hands-on, Family-friendly Activities

Public Lecture Series

Join us for a series of public lectures presented by distinguished international speakers including CMA curator, Stephen Fliegel. Topics will range from an overview of the exhibition, the history of Austria and Styria during the 16th and 17th century, and imperial armors in the Rüstkammer in Vienna. Lectures will be presented in the CMA recital hall during March, April,and May. FREE.

• The Armory in Graz: Its Historical Meaning and Treasures

  Dr. Leopold Toifl, curator, Landesmuseum Joanneum, Graz, Austria
  Wednesday, March 12, 2008 at 6:30 p.m.

• Armour of the Imperial Court

  Johannes Ramharter, P O N T E, Vienna, Austria
  Wednesday, April 9, 2008 at 6:30 p.m.

• The Forge of Vulcan: Arms, Armor and European Culture

  Stephen Fliegel, curator of Medieval Art, The Cleveland Museum of Art
  Sunday, April 20, 2008 at 2:00 p.m.

• Imperial Armor in the Hofjgad- und Rüstkammer

  Dr. Matthias Pfaffenbichler, curator, Hofjagd- und Rüstkammer Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna, Austria
  Wednesday, May 7, 2008 at 6:30 p.m.

Highlight Tours

Tuesday through Sunday at 1:30 p.m. beginning on March 4 and continuing until May 25. Several dates excluded call 216-421-7340 for more information.

Landezuegehaus Video

Video highlighting the Landeszeughaus Aresenol in Graz, the capital of Styria. Running daily at 11:30 a.m., 3:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. (late showing only on Wednesday and Friday).

Lecture Course

This fee-based four part lecture series given by CMA curators and CWRU faculty meets on four Tuesdays through April. Topics includes an overview of the technologies in armor making, the influence of regional printmaking techniques on armor, and imperial collecting.

Imperial Austria: Power, Patronage and Art
4 Tuesdays, April 8-29, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
$54, CMA members $42,; individual session tickets $20, CMA members $15.

• April 8: Habsburg Patronage, Catherine Scallen, CWRU
• April 15: Technological Development of Armor, Stephen Fliegel, CMA
• April 22: German Painting in the 16th and 17th Centuries, Virginia Brilliant, CWRU
• April 29: Durer’s Prints in The Cleveland Museum of Art, Jane Glaubinger, CMA

Family Events

Families Learning Together “Call to Arms”
2 Sundays, March 2 & 9, 2008
2:00-3:30 pm

After viewing works in our galleries, families will try their hand at creating their own masterpieces. Open to ages 5 to 105. $15 per person. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Limit 20. Advance registration required. Materials included.

For more information or to register, contact the Education Department of CMA at 216-707-2461.

“Days of Knights” Family Day
Sunday, April 6, 2008
1:00-4:00 pm
FREE, Drop-in

Drop-in, hands-on workshops for the whole family feature different collection-based art projects: “Good Knight!” and “Yours Truly.” Family tour at 2:00 p.m. and more! FREE! We will also feature two talks by historian Paul Newman, who will describe the functions and care of a suit of armor, and demonstrate the complex process of actually putting one on using an authentic replica suit!

“Medieval Mania” Art Class
Ages 8-10
6 Saturdays, March 15 through April 26 (no class March 22)
Offered both mornings and afternoon: 10:00-11:30 a.m. or 1:00-2:30 p.m.

This art class will focus specifically on arms, armor, and fine art contained in the exhibition.

For more information or to register, contact the Education Department of CMA at 216-707-2461.

Arms and Armor Art Cart

Join us inside the exhibition for an exclusive chance to touch specially designated works of art and armor and learn about the ornament and craftsmanship that made these protective suits works of art.

March

• Sunday, March 2 from 2:30-3:30 p.m.
• Wednesday, March 5 from 6:00-7:00 p.m.
• Sunday, March 16 from 2:30-3:30 p.m.
• Wednesday, March 26 from 2:00-3:00 p.m.

April

• Wednesday, April 2 from 2:00-3:00 p.m.
• Sunday, April 6 from 2:30-3:30 p.m.
• Sunday, April 13 from 2:30-3:30 p.m.
• Wednesday, April 16 from 6:00-7:00 p.m.
• Friday, April 18 from 2:00-3:00 p.m.
• Sunday, April 27 from 2:30-3:30 p.m.
• Wednesday, April 30 from 6:00-7:00 p.m.

May

• Friday, May 9 from 2:00-3:00 p.m.
• Sunday, May 11 from 2:30-3:30 p.m.
• Wednesday, May 14 from 6:00-7:00 p.m.
• Sunday, May 25 from 2:30-3:30 p.m.

For more information or to register, contact the Education Department of CMA at 216-707-2461.