Behind the Scenes of The Crafted World of Wharton Esherick

Join Emily Zilber, Director of Curatorial Affairs & Strategic Partnerships at the Wharton Esherick Museum, for a fascinating preview of The Crafted World of Wharton Esherick, opening at Brandywine Museum of Art on October 13, 2024 and on view through January 19, 2025. This exhibition explores the creativity of Wharton Esherick (1887 – 1970), the famed American artist best known as the father of the Studio Furniture Movement and features many objects never before seen except in Esherick’s home and studio. Discover these iconic objects and learn about the challenge of presenting and interpreting them in a museum setting.

This pay-what-you-wish program will be held online via Zoom and the link to access the event will be sent to the email address used during registration. Please double-check your spam/junk folder if you do not receive the confirmation email. If you encounter any difficulties in registering or accessing the Zoom link, please email [email protected]. This event will be recorded and shared if you’re unable to attend live.