In Philadelphia, American history, urban culture, and unshakeable pride come together in a rhythm of their own. This spring, join Liz McGoey, Ann S. and Samuel M. Mencoff Curator, Arts of the Americas, in the City of Brotherly Love to explore American masterpieces and celebrate the city’s historic charm and modern landscape.
We hope you’ll join us to:
- Honor the 250th anniversary of the United States and experience the unprecedented exhibition, A Nation of Artists, a historic collaboration between the Philadelphia Art Museum, the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, and the Middleton Family Collection that unites three unparalleled collections of American art.
- Discover the newly opened Calder Gardens, an oasis that unites the art of Alexander Calder with nature and architecture to invite introspection and nurture human connection.
- Enjoy a before-hours visit to the Barnes Foundation where we will explore the acclaimed collection of Impressionist, Post-Impressionist, and early modern art.
- Tour the handcrafted home and studio of Wharton Esherick, internationally renowned artist and leader of the Studio Furniture Movement.
Exclusive visits to artist studios, private collections, and historic homes will round out our memorable weekend. Please note that our itinerary is still in production and subject to change.
This Luminary-exclusive trip is limited to 20 guests and will open for registration on November 12. To join the list of interested travelers, please reach out to [email protected].
ABOUT THE CURATOR
Elizabeth McGoey is the Ann S. and Samuel M. Mencoff Curator, Arts of the Americas focused on American decorative arts and design. Liz’s projects include Photography + Folk Art: Looking for America in the 1930s (2019), Reflections: David Drake’s Storage Jar (2022), and Landscape in Light: The Tiffany Window at the Art Institute (ongoing). Liz also edited and co-authored Silver in the Art Institute of Chicago (2017) and Perspectives on Place (2023).
Before coming to the Art Institute, Liz was a fellow at the New York Public Library, the Smithsonian American Art Museum Renwick Gallery, and the Winterthur Institute at Winterthur Museum, Garden and Library. She completed her BA in art history at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and her MA and PhD at Indiana University–Bloomington.
One of the perks of Luminary membership is the opportunity to experience art through travel. The Luminary Travel program offers carefully planned trips complete with exclusive, behind-the-scenes visits to museums, artists’ studios, and private collections led by expert guides and museum curators.
This program is a benefit of Luminary, and eligibility to participate varies by membership level. Domestic trips are open to those at the Luminary Bronze-level and above, and international travel is available for the Luminary Silver-level and above. For additional details, please contact (312) 443-3735 or [email protected].
