BOCA RATON – The Boca Raton Museum of Art debuted two visually and historically relevant exhibitions to museum patrons and members at the opening receptions Jan. 18 and at the Museum. These events celebrated the intersection of fashion and fine art with the exhibitions, “CUT! Costume and the Cinema” and “California Impressionism: Paintings from the Irvine Museum.” The exhibit will continue through April 17.
Among those attending was co-curator of the costume exhibition, Nancy Lawson. The U.S. representative for Cosprop Ltd, London’s leading costumiers, spent 10 days meticulously unpacking, assembling and dressing each mannequin in the exhibition including costumes worn by leading actors in many of today’s Oscar-winning films.
In addition, The Irvine Museum Board of Trustee Vice President, James Irvine Swinden, and Jean Stern, executive director of The Irvine Museum, were on hand to present the more than 60 masterpieces of California plein air paintings.
Stern gave a gallery tour on Jan. 21 at the museum for art enthusiasts eager to learn more about the significance of the California American Impressionist movement in the late 18th to early 19th century.
The Boca Raton Museum of Art is open Tuesday 10AM – 5PM, Wednesday 10AM – 9PM; Thursday and Friday 10AM – 7PM; Saturday 12PM – 7PM and Sunday 12PM – 5PM. Special Exhibition Admission is $14 for adults, $12 for senior citizens (65 and older), $6 for students and $10 per person for group tours. For more information call 561.392.2500 or visit www.bocamuseum.org .