Arts and Artifacts Performance Series

Inspired by the core themes of innovation, resourcefulness and ingenuity that we display throughout our exhibits and featured artifacts, this new series brings performing arts, theatrical themes and more to the museum. Find yourself immersed in the many styles of talent and music history of the past and present as presented by local performing artists, including instrumentalists, vocalists, dancers and playwrights.

Upcoming Performance:

Victor Ghannam: Sunday, April 28, 1-2:30 p.m. in the Museum Plaza

In recognition of National Arab American Heritage Month, we have partnered with oud and qanun player Victor Ghannam. During this program, Ghannam will speak about his personal journey, culture and Arab music as well as perform pieces on his oud and qanun instruments, with an audience Q&A to follow.

Ghannam is a self-taught musician, founding member of the National Arab Orchestra and regular Hollywood production musician. Among his notable credits are Hercules, Xena: Warrior Princess and Starz' Spartacus.

The oud and qanun are stringed instruments that complement our collection of personal violins on permanent display at the museum.

Previous Performances:

Suzy Poling: Sunday, March 24, 1-2:30 p.m. in the Museum Plaza

Suzy Poling led an art and music demonstration beautifully reinforcing the groundbreaking artistic works seen within our Lillian Schwartz: Whirlwind of Creativity limited-engagement exhibit. This demonstration was also part of our Women's History Month programming. An interdisciplinary artist from Michigan, Poling focuses her music on a mix of modern electronic, sound art and abstract techno.

Learn more about Poling at suzypoling.com.

Access to Arts and Artifacts is included with museum admission and free for members.