The museum will be closed on November 27 and 28. Enjoy time with your family and friends!
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The museum will be closed on November 27 and 28. Enjoy time with your family and friends!
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Learn MoreThe Allen's collection is particularly strong in 17th century Dutch and Flemish painting, Japanese prints, early modern art, African art, and more.
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Learn MoreThursday, April 17, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Join us for a Soundpainting experience in the Ellen Johnson Gallery. A group of student musicians and dancers will compose live, led by physical hand signs from the soundpainter, Drew Pattison, Oberlin Professor of Bassoon. The performers will respond to works on view like Roman Ondak's Untitled (Two Days in Stockholm).
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