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Upcoming Events 2010

SUMMER HOURS

From April 2010- through August 2010, the Museum's summer hours will be Wednesday - Sunday from 1:00PM - 5:00PM.

Current Exhibit On View through December 31, 2010

Tibetan Portrait: The Power of Compassion.  Through portraits by renowned contemporary photographer Phil Borges, interactive displays, and objects, Tibetan Portrait shows the traditions and beliefs of the Tibetan people. The exhibit is about understanding the incredibly rich Tibetan culture and the people who have maintained compassion in the face of tremendous difficulties.

Saturday, September 4, 2010

Meditation with Ven Thupten Phuntsok Join us for Saturday morning meditation with Ven. Thupten Phuntsok, $15/$12 members. Class bedins at 11:30 am. Tai Chi with Bob Murphy. Enjoy an afternoon of Tai Chi in the museum's meditation garden. Wear loose, comfortable clothing. Admission $12/ $10 for members. Class begins at 4:00 PM

Sunday, September 5, 2010

The Museum will be closed for the Labor Day Holiday.

Thursday September 9, 2010

The Museum's Winter Hours Begin Beginning September 9, 2010, the Museum will be open every Thursday - Sunday from 1:00PM - 5:00 PM and by appointments for groups.

Saturday, September 11, 2010 11:30 AM

Meditation with Ven Thupten Phuntsok Join us for Saturday morning meditation with Ven. Thupten Phuntsok, $15/$12 members. Class bedins at 11:30 am.

Saturday, September 18, 2010 11:30 AM

Meditation with Ven Thupten Phuntsok Join us for Saturday morning meditation with Ven. Thupten Phuntsok, $15/$12 members. Class bedins at 11:30 am.

Saturday, September 25, 2010

Meditation with Ven Thupten Phuntsok Join us for Saturday morning meditation with Ven. Thupten Phuntsok, $15/$12 members. Class bedins at 11:30 am. Tai Chi with Bob Murphy. Enjoy an afternoon of Tai Chi in the museum's meditation garden. Wear loose, comfortable clothing. Admission $12/ $10 for members. Class begins at 4:00 PM

Saturday, October 2, 2010

Meditation with Ven Thupten Phuntsok Join us for Saturday morning meditation with Ven. Thupten Phuntsok, $15/$12 members. Class bedins at 11:30 am. Tai Chi with Bob Murphy. Enjoy an afternoon of Tai Chi in the museum's meditation garden. Wear loose, comfortable clothing. Admission $12/ $10 for members. Class begins at 4:00 PM

Sunday, October 3, 2010 12:00 PM - 5:00PM

Tibetan Festival Join us for an afternoon of Tibetan food, crafts and demonstrations of Tibetan calligraphy. Admission $15 adults, $10 Students/Seniors, $5 children under 12. Parking is available at Historic Richmondtown in the right side of the parking lot near the school building. Shuttle service to the museum will be provided.

ONGOING CLASSES

Tai Chi - Bob Murphy, Instructor

Saturday afternoons from 4pm - 5pm

$12 per class. Please call 718-987-3500 to register

Meditation - Ven. Thupten Phuntsok, Instructor

Saturday mornings from 11:30 - 12:30. Classes Resume on September 4, 2010.

 

SPONSORS

The Jacques Marchais Museum of Tibetan Art would like to thank the following for their continued support of the Museum’s exhibits and programs:

Carnegie Corporation of New York
Con Edison Corporation of New York

Council on the Arts and Humanities for Staten Island
Mr. George M. Jones, III

Garden donations provided by Chetra Kotzas

Garden donations provided by Barbara Rivolta

Garden donations provided by "Friends of Linda Lilenfeld."

Garden donations provided by Lana Capuozzo and Rachel Hintz

The Getty Foundation

New York City Council Member James Oddo

New York City Council Member Vincent Ignizio
New York City Department of Cultural Affairs

New York State Assembly Member Michael J. Cusick
New York State Council on the Arts
New York State Department of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation
New York State Senator Andrew Lanza

New York State Assemblyman Lou Tobacco

Northfield Bank

North Shore Rotary Charitable Foundation

Richmond County Savings Foundation
Rufolo and Barberesi, CPA
Staten Island Advance

Staten Island Foundation
Victory State Bank

 

2009 - 2010 Benefactors - Donors of $1,000 +
The Jacques Marchais Museum of Tibetan Art would like to thank the following individual donors:

Beverly Garcia-Anderson
Maureen Burns-Bowie

Helaine Dandrea

Charles and Ana DeStefano

Michael DiMauro

Eugene Foley

Margaret Harrington

James K. Hennessy

Denis and Carol Kelleher

Marjorie Lewis

Dorothy Pietracatella

Louis Pillarella

Robert Reeves
Margaret Robinson

Donald and Shelly Rubin

Nicholas Silao

Gelmu Sherpa

Ruth Sprute

Victory State Bank

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