October 2024
Museum Origin Stories and AI: It’s Here!
The Muscarelle Museum of Art began with a near theft. Journey through centuries of colorful history, from the 18th-century to cutting-edge AI revolutionizing the art world. Explore our stunning new expansion and witness how our past shapes a brilliant future. Presented by Docent Harry Chancey Art in the Afternoon is a four-part lecture series presented by Muscarelle Docents. Join us Wednesdays in October at the Williamsburg Library (downtown branch) for these illuminated art history presentations.
Find out more »Hogarth’s Gritty London: The Birth of Modern Storytelling
Step into the salacious world of William Hogarth’s 18th-century England. Discover how this master of satire turned urban vice into commercial gold and laid the groundwork for the modern comic strip. From bawdy taverns to corrupt politicians, Hogarth’s prints offer a scandalous peek into a society on the brink of change. Presented by Docent Sandra Stephan Art in the Afternoon is a four-part lecture series presented by Muscarelle Docents. Join us Wednesdays in October at the Williamsburg Library (downtown branch) for these illuminated art history presentations. WILLIAM HOGARTH | English, 1697 - 1764 | The Enraged Musician, 1741 | Engraving and…
Find out more »Degas Decoded: The Work of a Grumpy Genius
Immerse yourself in the enigmatic world of Edgar Degas, where brilliance and misanthropy collide. This virtual tour takes you backstage in Belle Époque Paris to witness Degas’ revolutionary techniques up close, as if peering over the shoulder of the master himself. Unravel the complexities of an artistic giant who helped birth Impressionism while keeping the world at arm’s length. Presented by Docents Harry Chancey and Sandra Stephan Art in the Afternoon is a four-part lecture series presented by Muscarelle Docents. Join us Wednesdays in October at the Williamsburg Library (downtown branch) for these illuminated art history presentations. EDGAR DEGAS (French 1834…
Find out more »Framing the Future: Muscarelle Reimagined
Ahead of the re-opening of the Muscarelle, get an exclusive first look at the Museum’s breathtaking transformation through an illustrated lecture by Director David Brashear. Explore how this ambitious expansion will triple the Museum’s footprint, ushering in a new era of artistic possibility. Art in the Afternoon is a four-part lecture series presented by Muscarelle Docents. Join us Wednesdays in October at the Williamsburg Library (downtown branch) for these illuminated art history presentations.
Find out more »November 2024
Teen Workshop: Cowrie Jewelry
Using Cowrie shells, participants will explore the craft of copper tooling and the history of the small porcelain-like shell to create medallions. Multimedia artist Donald Wilson will lead this workshop. Donald has been an educator in the Hampton Roads public school system for over thirty years - teaching in the City of Portsmouth for eighteen years, and then in the City of Chesapeake school system as an AP Art Instructor from 2001 until 2013. Donald wrapped up his teaching career as a professor at the Art Institute of Virginia Beach. Currently, he is a full-time artist working out of his…
Find out more »Figure Drawing Mondays: Basics of Structure and Proportion
Explore figure drawing with Director of Engagement Steve Prince in this series of three Monday evening workshops. Each session will focus on a different facet of figure drawing, so choose one or attend all three! This workshop is designed for youth adults aged 18+. All materials will be provided, and all skill levels are welcome; just bring your imagination!
Find out more »Figure Drawing Mondays: Hands, Ears and Feet
Explore figure drawing with Director of Engagement Steve Prince in this series of three Monday evening workshops. Each session will focus on a different facet of figure drawing, so choose one or attend all three! This workshop is designed for youth adults aged 18+. All materials will be provided, and all skill levels are welcome; just bring your imagination!
Find out more »Volunteering Information Session
Join us in the Muscarelle Museum of Art to learn about our newly expanded volunteer opportunities. With positions such as Visitor Services Guide, Event and Engagement Guide, and Docent, volunteering with the Muscarelle gives community members from all backgrounds a unique opportunity to share their love for the arts with neighbors and tourists visiting Williamsburg. No prior background in art history is required to join. If you are interested in learning more about the program, there will be a series of volunteering information sessions to share ways to engage and the benefits of volunteering. Light refreshments and an optional fun…
Find out more »Volunteering Information Session
Join us in the Muscarelle Museum of Art to learn about our newly expanded volunteer opportunities. With positions such as Visitor Services Guide, Event and Engagement Guide, and Docent, volunteering with the Muscarelle gives community members from all backgrounds a unique opportunity to share their love for the arts with neighbors and tourists visiting Williamsburg. No prior background in art history is required to join. If you are interested in learning more about the program, there will be a series of volunteering information sessions to share ways to engage and the benefits of volunteering. Light refreshments and an optional fun…
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