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Erika Chong Shuch: 1,000 Ways to Hold

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1,000 Ways to Hold

A new work by Erika Chong Shuch

The culmination of a year-long participatory project by Stanford Arts’ 2025–26 Visiting Artist Erika Chong Shuch, rooted in conversation and clay

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Modern and contemporary American art including Martin, Nevelson, Pollock, Rothko, and more. The museum is always free!

Looking for a fun, screen-free activity to enjoy w

Looking for a fun, screen-free activity to enjoy with your little one?

Museum Minis offers a morning of stories, art, and hands-on discovery designed for children ages five and younger and their caregivers. Featuring engaging books inspired by the elements of art—line, color, shape, and texture—this program invites families to look closely, spark curiosity, and connect stories to artworks in the museum's collection. This month, enjoy a reading of "If I Built a Car" by Chris Van Dusen, a playful story that pairs perfectly with Frank Stella's "Zeltweg" (1981).

No RSVP required—just drop in and join us!

For more information, click the link in the bio.

📖 "If I Built a Car" by Chris Van Dusen
🎨 Frank Stella, "Zeltweg" (1981)

Summer fashion inspiration: Louise Nevelson 🖤

Summer fashion inspiration: Louise Nevelson 🖤

It's finally summer, but it's still chilly enough for layers. If Louise Nevelson dressed you, your outfit would become a multidimensional collage of layers, textures, and shapes. Best known for her monumental assemblages, she also had a personal style that was every bit as bold.

Swipe to learn how to dress like Louise.

Wear your best Louise Nevelson-inspired outfit to the museum, open today from 11 am to 5 pm. Her iconic sculpture "Sky Garden" (1959-1964) is on view now!

📷Louise Nevelson, 1978, photograph by Cecil Beaton,

📷Louise Nevelson, 1978, photograph by Cecil Beaton

📷Louise Nevelson, 1975, photograph by Richard Avedon

📷Louise Nevelson, 1978, photograph by Cecil Beaton

📷Louise Nevelson, 1969, photograph by Jean-Régis Roustan

🖼Louise Nevelson, "Sky Garden," 1959-1964

💭 Want to uncover the stories behind an exhibit

💭 Want to uncover the stories behind an exhibition? Join Ellen Oh for an inside look at how “1,000 Ways to Hold” came together.
Go behind the scenes of “1,000 Ways to Hold: A new work by Erika Chong Shuch” with Ellen Oh, Director of Interdisciplinary Arts Programs at Stanford Arts. Discover how this extraordinary exhibition came together and explore the stories, ideas, and collaborations that transformed hundreds of handmade bowls into a living archive of connection.

📅 Monday, August 10
🕐 1:00–2:00 PM
🎟️ Free
👥 Open to everyone

✨ Registration encouraged.

🔗 Full details & RSVP:
https://events.stanford.edu/event/curator-led-talk-1000-ways-to-hold-august

Looking for a midday art break or a weekend outing

Looking for a midday art break or a weekend outing?

Whether you're looking to recharge during your lunch break, get inspired, or spend your weekend surrounded by art, there's something happening at the Anderson Collection this week.

🔍 Thursday: Spotlight Tours (12:00 & 12:30 p.m.)

✏️ Friday: Drop-In Drawing (12–1 p.m.)

🖼️ Saturday: Highlights Tours (12:30 & 2:30 p.m.)

All programs are free and open to the public.

Visit the link in bio for more information.

There’s no #WorldChocolateDay without Wayne Thie

There’s no #WorldChocolateDay without Wayne Thiebaud 🍫

Thiebaud is well known for his images of delectable delights. “Candy Counter”(1962), pictured here, is no exception. Here, Thiebaud heightens the color intensity, making the orange and green candies seem to vibrate with brightness. He virtually frosts the canvas with paint to suggest the rippling of fudge or the stickiness of caramel.

Quench your thirst for something new. Get a taste of “Candy Counter”, now on display, at your next visit to the Anderson.

Always Free. All are welcome.

🖼Wayne Thiebaud, “Candy Counter,” 1962, oil on canvas, 55 1/8 x 72 in.

🇺🇸 Happy 250th Birthday, USA! As we celebra

🇺🇸 Happy 250th Birthday, USA!

As we celebrate Independence Day and the nation’s semiquincentennial, we’re highlighting “1946” by Christopher Brown from our collection.

Start your holiday with art!

“1946” by Christopher Brown is on view now. Come in and see it for yourself.

We are open today from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

🖼️ Christopher Brown, “1946,” 1992

Looking for a creative midday break? Join us next

Looking for a creative midday break? Join us next Friday for Drop-In Drawing at the Anderson Collection.

📅 Every 2nd & 4th Friday
🕛 12–1 PM
🎟️ Free

Whether you're a seasoned artist or just picking up a pencil for fun, this relaxed program invites you to experience the collection from a new perspective.

All materials are provided, including gallery stools. The program is loosely supervised, and all ages are welcome.

📸 We’d love to see your experience! Share your drawings and photos from the galleries and tag us. We will feature the best pictures on our Instagram.

Come create with us. ✨

Looking for family-friendly things to do this July

Looking for family-friendly things to do this July? ☀️🎨

Spend the season with us at the Stanford Art Museums. From hands-on artmaking to exhibition tours, there’s something for all ages.

📅 July 6, 1 PM
“1,000 Ways to Hold” Exhibition Tour with artist and curator Erika Chong Shuch

📚 July 13, 11:15 AM
Museum Minis
Stories, art, and activities designed for young learners and their caregivers.

✏️ Every 2nd & 4th Friday, 12 PM
Drop-In Drawing
Sketch, create, and explore artworks through drawing.

Come to the museum and get inspired! 🌻

Always free. All are welcome.

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