"FABERGE: JEWELER TO THE 
TZARS WITH DESIGN STUDIO
OPENS JUNE 20th

Image courtesy of Oklahoma City Museum of Art

More than 230 rare and luxurious objects from the House of Fabergé will be celebrated in the Oklahoma City Museum of Art's special exhibition "Fabergé: Jeweler to the Tsars," on view June 20 through September 27, 2015. This extraordinary exhibition not only immerses visitors in the extravagance of Imperial Russia but will also offer specially designed programming to enhance their experience. 

The "Fabergé: Jeweler to the Tsars" Design Studio, a creative extension of the exhibition, will have draftsman's tools and high quality art materials for visitors to design their own Imperial Egg. Visitors are encouraged to participate in a community installation by hanging their creation in a designated space in the studio. 

"Imagine stepping into Faberge's workshop in St. Petersburg, Russia," said Curator of Education Tracy Truels. "There are jewelers' tables, special tools, and lots of people working on their creations. In the 'Fabergé: Jeweler to the Tsars' Design Studio, visitors will get the chance to experience such a place. Kids and adults can create their own Imperial Egg design, read a Russian folktale and examine some of the fascinating Imperial Eggs of the past."

The Design Studio will showcase images of 41 known Imperial Eggs, and feature a reading area for all ages inspired by the objects in the exhibition. The Design Studio is only one aspect of Fabergé-centered programming. OKCMOA's Museum School will be offering family workshops and a Sunday Gallery Talk series led by members of the Museum's curatorial and education staff. The Museum Film program will present a weekend film series titled, "Hollywood Does Imperial Russia." Fabergé-focused workshops and group tours will be available by request. For a full list of "Fabergé: Jeweler to the Tsars" events, lectures, films, programs and to register for workshops and classes, visit www.okcmoa.com.

PROGRAMMING

FABERGÉ GROUP TOURS AND WORKSHOPS BY REQUEST

Reservations are required, and group rates are available. Call (405) 278-8231 for pricing and availability.

MEMBER'S PREVIEW AND LECTURE

Friday, June 19          

Preview festivities, 5 to 11 p.m.

Lecture: "An Introduction to Fabergé: Jeweler to the Tsars," by Dr. Geza von Habsburg, 6 p.m.

FABERGÉ COFFEE AND LECTURE

Saturday, June 20     

"Fauxbergé: Forgeries in the World of Fabergé" 

with Dr. Geza von Habsburg, 10 a.m.

$10 for OKCMOA Members | $15 for Non-Members

FILM PROGRAM

"Hollywood Does Imperial Russia"

Friday, June 19          

"The Scarlet Empress," 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, June 20     

"War and Peace," 6 p.m.

Sunday, June 21        

"Doctor Zhivago," 2 p.m.

FAMILY WORKSHOPS

Saturday, June 20     

"Fabergé Eggs" (Ages 15-36 months + adult), 10 to 10:45 a.m. Pre-registration required.

"Fabergé Eggs" (Ages 3-5 + adult), 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Pre-registration required.

Saturday, July 12      

"Fabulous Fabergé Frames" (Ages 6-10 + adult), 2 to 4 p.m. Pre-registration required.

FABERGÉ  SUNDAY GALLERY TALK SERIES

All tours meet at 1 p.m. in the Museum lobby. Free with admission. No registration required.

Sunday, June 21        

"Imperial Easter Eggs," Catherine Shotick, Fabergé Curatorial Assistant

Sunday, July 5           

Family Tour: "The Animals of Fabergé" (Ages 6-12 + Adult), Tracy Truels, Curator of Education

Sunday, July 19         

Family Tour: "Let's Look Closely at Fabergé" (Ages 3-6 + Adult), Amanda Harmer, Education and Community Outreach Coordinator

Sunday, Aug. 9           

"The Romanov Family," E. Michael Whittington, President and CEO

Sunday, Aug. 23        

"Influence of Byzantium," Bryon Chambers, Assistant Curator of Education

Sunday, Sept. 27       

"Exhibition Design and Concept," Michael Anderson, Fabergé Coordinating Curator

DROP-IN ART

Saturday, June 20     

"Jeweled Boxes," 1 to 4 p.m. Free with admission. No registration required.

Saturday, Aug. 1        

"Mixed Media Egg Collage," 1 to 4 p.m. Free with admission. No registration required.

CAMPS

July 28-31      

"Jewelry of the Tsars," (Ages 6-8), Pre-registration required.

August 4-7     

"Eggs, Eggs, and More Eggs!" (Ages 9-12), Pre-registration required.

MAKING MEMORIES

Tuesday, August 10, 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. or 2 to 3:30 p.m.

Designed for individuals with Alzheimer's disease or dementia and their caregivers or loved ones. Free for all participants. Advance registration is required. Please register by emailing aharmer@okcmoa.com.

Tickets for the museum are $12, and $5 on Thursday rooftop evenings. Please call 236.3100.

From staff sources