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November 2018
A Slap in the Face of Public Taste: The Art of the Russian Avant-Garde – A Presentation by Mechella Yezernitskaya
The Museum of Russian Art is proud to present: A Slap in the Face of Public Taste - The Art of the Russian Avant-Garde A Presentation by Mechella Yezernitskaya, Bryn Mawr College This talk will explore visual and literary cultural production in avant-garde painting, posters, illustrated books, theatre, and film from the late Imperial to the early Soviet periods in Russia. Artists and poets collaborated in a variety of media, styles, and movements—including Neo-Primitivism, Cubo-Futurism, Suprematism, and Constructivism—that arose in…
Find out more »Individuality and Resistance: Exploring Russian Women’s Art
The Museum of Russian Art is pleased to present: Individuality and Resistance - Exploring Russian Women's Art An exclusive after-hours tour by TMORA Docent, Marie Grubisich Join us for a reception of wine and light snacks while experiencing a private tour of TMORA's dynamic main gallery exhibition: From Non-Conformism to Feminisms: Russian Women Artists from the Kolodzei Art Foundation Space is limited - Advance registration is encouraged. Doors will open at 6:00pm | Tour will begin at 6:30pm TICKETS: General…
Find out more »December 2018
Reading Wondrous Russian Fairy Tales through Picture Postcards
The Museum of Russian Art is pleased to present Reading Wondrous Russian Fairy Tales through Picture Postcards A Presentation by Jack Zipes, Professor Emeritus, University of Minnesota Thoughout the twentieth century major Russian painters and illustrators designed radiant fairy-tale picture postcards which depicted scenes from well-known folk and fairy tales such as "The Little Humpbacked Horse" and "The Flying Ship." Professor Jack Zipes, who used many of the postcards for his book Fearless Ivan and His Faithful Horse Double-Jump, will be showing many of…
Find out more »St. Mary’s Cathedral Choir – Russian Christmas
Join us at The Museum of Russian Art for a special evening with St. Mary's Cathedral Choir. St. Mary's Cathedral Choir will present a concert of Orthodox hymns from Advent, the Christmas Eve Vigil service, and the Divine Liturgy for Christmas. Hymns will be sung in English as well as in Church Slavonic, the liturgical language of the Russian Orthodox Church. The concert will end with traditional hymns and carols from Eastern Slavic countries and regions. Doors will open at…
Find out more »The Magic of the Nutcracker Ballet – A Holiday Performance at TMORA
The Museum of Russian Art is delighted to present The Magic of the Nutcracker Ballet - A Holiday Performance at TMORA Featuring the exquisite talents of COLLIDE Theatrical Join us for a whimsical holiday experience created for audiences of all ages! Listen as our Narrator reads the classic children's tale accompanied by dancing featuring Clara, The Nutcracker Prince, Spanish Dancer and the beloved Sugar Plum Fairy. Stay after our tale to for a meet and greet and pictures with the…
Find out more »January 2019
Anthony Ross in Concert
The Museum of Russian Art is honored to present Anthony Ross in Concert Featuring Anthony Ross, (MN Orchestra Principal) cello, and Denis Evstuhin (TMORA Classical Music Curator), piano. Experience the unique opportunity of enjoying Russian classical masterpieces in the beautiful main gallery of The Museum of Russian Art. The program will feature music for cello and piano by Borodin, Prokofiev, Tchaikovsky and Rachmaninoff. Join us for what will certainly be a memorable evening! Piotr Tchaikovsky: Pezzo capriccioso, Op.62 Sergei…
Find out more »February 2019
Interdisciplinary Student Research Symposium
Interdisciplinary Student Research Symposium The Museum of Russian Art and a consortium of Minnesota colleges and universities will host the sixth annual Interdisciplinary Student Research Symposium to be held at TMORA on Saturday, February 9, 2019. Recent participants have represented Macalester College, St. Mary’s University of Minnesota, the University of Minnesota, and the University of Northwestern - St. Paul. This symposium will take place in connection with the exhibition From Nonconformism to Feminisms: Russian Women Artists from the Kolodzei Art…
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