This
summer, The Frick Pittsburgh’s exhibition, “French Moderns: Matisse / Renoir /
Degas,” explores a century’s worth of avant-garde movements that turned radical
artists into long-time legends. The exhibition runs from June 20 through
Oct.11.
Encompassing
realism, impressionism, post-impressionism, symbolism, Fauvism, cubism and
surrealism, “French Moderns” highlights art that defined modernism in the 19th
and 20th centuries and continues to awe art-goers today.
Ranging
widely in style, the exhibition features paintings, drawings and sculptures
created by the era’s leading artists born in France, as well as those who
studied and exhibited there, including Cézanne, Chagall, Corot, Courbet, Degas,
Gérôme, Matisse, Morisot, Münter, Renoir, Rodin and more. Alongside the
exhibition, the Frick will host dozens of programs, including film screenings,
workshops, lectures and collaborative events with Wilkinsburg-based bakery
BB&Bur and local artist Ron Donoughe. Learn more about the exhibition and
the programs below.
About
‘French Moderns: Matisse / Renoir / Degas’ You know their names—Degas, Renoir,
Matisse—and this summer, you have the chance to see the art world’s most
legendary artists right here in Pittsburgh. “French Moderns” brings together
landmark works that redefined color, movement, and everyday life—revealing how
these artists transformed the way we see the world.
Film
Screening: “The Impressionists and the Man Who Made Them” (2015) July 12 at 2
p.m. In this film, meet Paul Durand-Ruel, a 19th century Parisian art
collector, who helped to establish artists including Degas, Manet, Monet and
Renoir, through his galleries in London, New York and Paris. Decades after the
height of his career, a landmark exhibition travelling from
Paris
to London to Philadelphia brought Durand-Ruel's treasures back together to tell
the story of Impressionism. All attendees will receive a complimentary bag of
popcorn. The run time for this film is 90 minutes. $10 for members, $15 for
non-members, $5 for college students with ID. Tickets are available at
thefrickpittsburgh.org/
Event-Film-Screening-The-Impressionists-and-the-Man-Who-Made-Them.
Guided Evening Tours of French Moderns July 15; Aug. 20; Sept. 10; Oct. 7 at 6
and 6:30 p.m. Get exclusive after-hours access to the exhibition for a guided
tour with a Frick gallery facilitator, plus time to explore the galleries on
your own. $30 for members, $40 for non-members, $20 for college students with
ID. Tickets are available at:
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Event-Guided-Evening-Tours-of-French-Moderns-Oct-7.
Neighborhood Night: Lawrenceville July 16 at 6 p.m. An assortment of
Lawrenceville-based businesses will set up pop-up locations around the Frick’s
site to welcome and engage visitors in all that Lawrenceville has to offer,
including local artists, restaurants and more. The evening includes exclusive
after-hours access to “French Moderns.” Free for members, $20 for non-members,
$15 for college students with ID. Tickets are available thefrickpittsburgh.org
/Event-Neighborhood-Night-Lawrenceville.
Macaron Decorating Class with BB&Bur July 18 at 2 p.m. Make memories and
bring a taste of France home with you in this hands-on macaron filling and
decorating class. Led by founder and owner of BB&Bur Pastry Kitchen and
Bakery, Ben Fine, this class will teach the techniques required to fill and
finish beautiful macarons. Attendees will work to assemble a dozen macarons to
take home and enjoy. Please note that all macarons are made with almond flour,
eggs, and other allergens. No substitutions can be made. $65 for members, $75
for non-members, $50 for college students with ID. Tickets are available
thefrickpittsburgh.org/Event-Macaron-Decorating-Class-with-BBBur. Books and
Banter Reading Club July 21 at 6 p.m.
Tying
into the current exhibition, “French Moderns,” the Books and Banter Reading
Club will be discussing “Rodin's Lover” by Heather Webb this month. Join us for
refreshments and lively conversations about Auguste Rodin's apprentice and
muse, Camile Claudel, and their shared passion that inspires groundbreaking
work. Yet, Camille’s success is overshadowed by her lover’s rising star, and
her obsessions cross the line into madness. $5 for members, $10 for
non-members, $5 for college students with ID. Tickets are available
thefrickpittsburgh.org/Event-Books-and-Banter-Reading-Club-July-21-2026.
Lunch
Pail Lecture: The Influence of Parisian Cafés on Art, Culture and Literature
Aug. 6 at 12 p.m. Cafés have long been cultural hubs where intellectuals,
writers and artists gather to exchange ideas. From the 17th century onward,
cafés like Café de Flore and Les Deux Magots became iconic meeting spots for
cultural influence. Join Christine Fréchard, owner of Christine Fréchard
Gallery in Garfield, to learn about the secrets Parisian cafés held during this
prolific era of creation and enlightenment. $10 for members, $15 for
non-members, $5 for college students with ID. Tickets are available at
thefrickpittsburgh.org/
Event-Lunch-Pail-Lecture-The-Influence-of-Parisian-Cafes-on-Art-Culture-and-Literature.
Intro to Plein Air: Seeing as an Artist with Ron Donoughe Aug. 22 at 9 a.m.
Learn the basics of Plein Air painting, or painting outdoors, in this
introductory workshop led by Pittsburgh artist Ron Donoughe. Using The Frick
Pittsburgh grounds and gardens as inspiration, students will spend the morning
outdoors as Ron helps them to see the color of shapes, which will become the
foundation for the painting. Attendees are responsible for bringing their own
materials. Admission to the exhibition is not included. $65 for members, $80
for non-members, $45 for college students with ID. Tickets are available at
thefrickpittsburgh.org/
Event-Intro-to-Plein-Air-Seeing-as-an-Artist-with-Ron-Donoughe.
Lunch Pail Lecture: French Impressionism Sept. 3 at 12 p.m. Join Caroline
Fisher, a local storyteller and lifelong Francophile, for a lively overview of
the French Impressionists and their art. This talk will be a journey filled
with light and color, looking at how the movement began, how it evolved and the
lasting influence it has had on the art world. Take a journey through some of
the most iconic paintings, the French towns and cities that shaped the artworks
and stories of the friendships and lives behind the movement. $10 for members,
$15 for non-members, $5 for college students with ID. Tickets are available at
thefrickpittsburgh.org/
Event-Lunch-Pail-Lecture-French-Impressionism.
Watercolor Basket Weaving Sept. 12 at 1 p.m.
Inspired
by the spirit of “French Moderns” and the palette of Renoir, this one-day
basketry class blends painterly color with contemporary form. Students will
work with hand-dyed reeds created through a process that produces a soft
watercolor effect. Using chase weave techniques over a solid wooden base,
participants will shape a bowl-form basket that highlights movement, color and
texture. This class is open to all skill levels. It offers both technical
instruction and artistic exploration, resulting in a functional piece with a
modern aesthetic. All materials and light refreshments are included. Admission
to the exhibition is not included. $55 for members, $65 for non-members, $45
for college students with ID. Tickets are available at thefrickpittsburgh.org/
Event-Watercolor-Basket-Weaving.
Film Screening: “Morisot – The Heart is a Rebel” (2018)
Sept.
13 at 2 p.m. In the film, director Klaas Bense goes in search of the origin of
an unknown painting depicting Berthe Morisot, the only woman among the founding
members of Impressionism. By means of his investigations, he sketches a lively
and colorful portrait of the artist’s eventful life and discovers that she is a
powerful source of inspiration for young women today. The run time for this
film is 60 minutes. $10 for members, $15 for non-members, $5 for college
students with ID. Tickets are available thefrickpittsburgh.org/
Event-Film-Screening-Morisot-The-Heart-is-a-Rebel.
Books and Banter Reading Club Sept. 15 at 6 p.m.
Tying
into the current exhibition, “French Moderns,” the Books and Banter Reading
Club will be discussing “In Montmarte: Picasso, Matisse, and the Birth of
Modernist Art” by Sue Roe. Join the club for refreshments and lively
conversation about the vibrant figures who championed modernist art at the dawn
of the 20th century. $5 for members, $10 for non-members, $5 for college
students with ID. Tickets are available thefrickpittsburgh.org/
Event-Books-and-Banter-Reading-Club-Sept-15-2026.
Connecting Collections: An Evening in Clayton and French Moderns Sept. 17 at 6
& 6:30 p.m. On a special joint tour of Clayton and “French Moderns,”
explore the connections between Henry Clay Frick’s passion for French art and
the works featured in the exhibition. $40 for members, $50 for non-members, $20
for college students with ID. Tickets are available
thefrickpittsburgh.org/Event-Connecting-Collections-An-Evening-in-Clayton-and-French-Moderns.
Cocktails and Conversations: “French Moderns” Sept. 23 at 6 p.m. Enjoy a themed
cocktail or mocktail while spending an evening with Frick Pittsburgh Chief
Curator, Dawn R. Brean, as she discusses the intricacies of bringing an
exhibition like “French Moderns” to the Frick and the logistics a curatorial
department undertakes to bring an exhibition to life. $25 for members, $35 for
non-members, $15 for college students with ID. Tickets are available
thefrickpittsburgh.org/
Event-Cocktails-and-Conversation-French-Moderns.
Rodin: A Life of Creativity and Controversy Sept. 27 at 2 p.m. Join Dr. Kahren
Jones Arbitman for a look at the life of Auguste Rodin: an artist whose
extraordinary creativity, vast technical prowess and outsized personality
earned him a place among the world’s greatest sculptors. $15 for members, $20
for non-members, $10 for college students with ID. Tickets are available
thefrickpittsburgh.org
/Event-Rodin-A-Life-of-Creativity-and-Controversy.
Lunch Pail Lecture: The Women Behind the Walls of the French Nationality Room
Oct. 1 at 12 p.m.
Joanna
Conings, Ph.D. candidate at the University of Pittsburgh, uncovers and
discusses the hidden labor and “affective diplomacies” through which women made
the French Nationality Room at the University of Pittsburgh a reality, as
evidenced in the University Archives at the University of Pittsburgh Library
System. Hear stories of the inception of the room that has represented French
culture and community in Pittsburgh for almost a century. $10 for members, $15
for non-members, $5 for college students with ID. Tickets are available
thefrickpittsburgh.org/
Event-Lunch-Pail-Lecture-The-Women-Behind-the-Walls-of-the-French-Nationality-Room.
An Afternoon in Paris: Silent Film with Live Music Oct. 4 at 2 p.m.
Step
into Jazz Age Paris with a special silent film presentation inspired by the
“French Moderns” exhibition. Join us for Ernst Lubitsch’s 1926 comedy, “So This
Is Paris,” a witty tale of romance, intrigue and modern city life. The film
comes to life through live musical accompaniment by Tom Roberts, jazz pianist,
composer and music historian. Presented as part of the annual Pittsburgh Silent
Film Festival with commentary by festival director Chad Hunter, this afternoon
celebrates the magic of silent cinema through the dynamic partnership of film
and live music. The run time is 1 hour 10 minutes, followed by Q&A. $15 for
members, $20 for non-members, $10 for college students with ID. Tickets are
available thefrickpittsburgh.org/
Event-An-Afternoon-in-Paris-Silent-Film-with-Live-Music.
La Vie Bohème: A Parisian Cabaret Oct. 10 at 7 p.m. Immerse yourself in songs,
stories and art from the world of Paris's boldest bohemians as the spirit of
cabaret comes to the Frick. The ticket price includes the 90-minute show,
post-performance meet-and-greet with the artists, exclusive after-hours access
to “French Moderns,” a glass of wine (21+) and lite bites. $35 for members, $45
for non-members, $25 for college students with ID. Tickets are available
thefrickpittsburgh.org/Event-La-Vie-Boheme-A-Parisian-Cabaret
About The Frick Pittsburgh Since 1990, The Frick Pittsburgh has welcomed visitors to its 10-acre cultural campus in the heart of Pittsburgh’s East End. Gifted to the people of Pittsburgh by Helen Clay Frick, daughter of noted industrialist and art collector Henry Clay Frick, the campus is home to Clayton, the family’s Gilded Age mansion, now listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The Gilded, Not Golden tour of Clayton was honored with a 2024 Leadership in History Award from the American Association for State and Local History. The campus also includes The Frick Art Museum, the Car and Carriage Museum, a greenhouse, gardens, and welcoming café. Through its permanent collections, travelingexhibitions, historic tours, and public programs, the Frick invites all visitors to experience history and art, reframed for today. Discover more about The Frick Pittsburgh at TheFrickPittsburgh.org.
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