Boot Camp for John Cage's Number Pieces with Michael Pisaro

12 Jan 2013
11:00:00 - 13:00:00

Philadelphia Museum of Art

Saturday, January 12, 2013

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The beauty behind Cage’s Number Pieces is the simplicity and directness of their artistic intention, and their ability to be realized in an abundance of ways. Spend the afternoon with various artists, including Michael Pisaro, developing your own realization in hands-on workshops.

Admission:
Adults: $20
Seniors: $18
Students: $14
Youth (13–18): $14
Children (12 & under): Free
Members: Free

Info: 215.763.8100 or www.philamuseum.org

For more information on other events in the *Cage: Beyond Silence *festival, co-presented by Bowerbird, click here.

Van Pelt Auditorium
Philadelphia Museum of Art
26th Street Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia, PA 19130

Above: John Cage. Photo from *Newsworks *and *Cage: Beyond Silence *websites.

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