Be among the first to view our new exhibitions and attend a Members-only curator talk. Round out your day with onsite dining and shopping.
Date and Time
Wednesday, April 30, 12:00–5:00 pm
Reservation Details
If you are only visiting the galleries and not attending the curator talk, you do not need a reservation!
- FREE and open to Members
- Reservations are only for the Curator Talk at 2:00–3:30 pm (details below)
A short wait may occur if the galleries reach capacity.
About the Program
Be among the first to explore the galleries! All galleries will be open for viewing starting at 12:00 pm.
Jack Kirby: Heroes and Humanity delves deep into the six-decade career of legendary comic book artist Jack Kirby (1917–1994). This exhibition goes beyond the page, featuring original comic illustrations, fine art, and commercial art—many on view for the first time—and his experiences as a first-generation Jewish American whose faith remained important throughout his life.
Away in the Catskills: Summers, Sour Cream, and Dirty Dancing by Marisa J. Futernick takes us back to mid-century America to sift through inherited and imagined memories of family vacations in the Catskill Mountains of New York. Futernick infuses senses of longing and belonging as a love letter to the Catskills, where Jewish families like hers experienced a safe and welcoming place to enjoy family time.
Reservations are not required to view the galleries on this day. They are required for the Curator Talk. Gallery attendance is based on membership level.
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Questions? Email membership@skirball.org
Curator Talk at 2:00 pm
Featuring Skirball chief curator Cate Thurston in dialogue with Away in the Catskills artist Marisa J. Futernick, and Skirball Museum deputy director Michele Urton in dialogue with Jack Kirby co-curators Patrick Reed and Ben Saunders.
Spaces for the talk are limited to two people per membership or four people for Lifecycle and above. Attendees are invited to visit the galleries before the talk or after the talk concludes.
Make a Day of It!
- Shop exhibition-related items and more at Audrey’s Museum Store
- Dine at Judy’s Counter or Zeidler’s Café*
*Café reservations are strongly recommended for Member Preview Day. Email zeidlerscafe@skirball.org or call (310) 440-4515.
Donor Support
The exhibition Jack Kirby: Heroes and Humanity and its related educational programs are made possible by generous support from:
Stephanie and Harold Bronson
Hillside Memorial Park and Mortuary
Related Exhibitions
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Jack Kirby: Heroes and Humanity
Opens May 1
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