If you haven’t been to the Walters Art Museum recently, you may be surprised by the number and variety of programs that the museum consistently offers. There is always something for everyone: This weekend’s events include a well-loved tradition, the Jewelry Fair, and a Day of the Dead celebration.
This is the seventh annual Jewelry Fair, hosted by the Women’s Committee of the Walters. This year’s theme is “Can You See What I See,” with a focus on the idea of hidden treasure.
Twenty of America’s premier jewelers will be showcased, but there will be a variety of pieces shown and for sale. Everything from traditional to contemporary will be available, with a wide range of prices.
There will also be a fashion show, an opening night party, gallery talks, and a Finders Keepers program, where you can hunt for and take home pieces of jewelry hidden in a gallery.
The fair runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday through Sunday. Admission is $10 for the whole weekend.
The Walters is also hosting a free Day of the Dead celebration, on Sunday from 12 — 3. This Mexican holiday celebrates the lives of deceased friends and relatives.
Attendees can enjoy food and art activities, a Mexican dance performances and a live mariachi band. Visitors may also bring an item to add to the honorary community altar. During this event there is free admission to the Walter Wick: Games, Gizmos and Toys in the Attic exhibition.
Additionally, every Sunday there is a free walk-in tour from 2 — 4 p.m., looking at a different part of the collection. This week’s theme is War and Peace.
If neither of these events strikes your interest, be sure to check out the various art classes, workshops, lecturers and concerts that the museum offers weekly. You can find a schedule at www.thewalters.org.
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