April 2021
MUSCARELLE EXPLORATIONS | Art Therapy Workshop
Sarah Balascio, a registered board certified art therapist and adjunct lecturer at William & Mary’s McLeod Tyler Wellness Center, will lead three virtual workshops to help participants explore feelings and work on relaxation. The focus will be on expressing ourselves through the arts in a supportive and mindful environment. All are welcome to attend and no experience is necessary – just a willingness to experiment! Participants will need paper and anything to color with- markers, colored pencils, pens, watercolor.
Find out more »MUSIC IN THE GALLERIES: Appalachian Music Ensemble
Join us for a televised performance by The William & Mary Appalachian Music Ensemble against the backdrop of the works from the Museum’s permanent collection. The ensemble players utilize a multitude of stringed instruments, including banjo, fiddle, guitar and mandolin as they explore the rich heritage of traditional Southern Appalachian tunes and songs.
Find out more »MUSCARELLE EXPLORATIONS | Reflecting Absence at the 9/11 Memorial
In 2004, Michael Arad won the design competition for the World Trade Center memorial. Arad, a young Israeli-American architect, studied at the Georgia Institute of Technology’s College of Architecture and lived in New York when the Towers fell. His design, entitled Reflecting Absence, was selected out of over 5,000 entries and is a powerful example of commemorative and healing architecture. In this talk, Arad will give insights into his process and the healing nature of memorials. Muscarelle Members, W&M Staff, Faculty, Students, Alumni: Free Non-Members: $10
Find out more »MUSIC IN THE GALLERIES: The Gallery Players
The Gallery Players is a conductor-less chamber orchestra comprised of eleven William & Mary string players. Enjoy a virtual concert in collaboration with the Muscarelle Museum of Art. The music of Vivaldi, Dvorak, and Adolphus Hailstork will be featured on this program.
Find out more »May 2021
SELECTED TOPICS IN ARCHITECTURE | The Architecture of Transportation in Washington D.C.
Looking toward a growing National Capital, regional and Federal leaders came together in the second half of the 20th century to make major improvements in the local, national and international transportation systems serving the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. Engaging accomplished designers and visionaries like Eero Saarinen for the creation of Dulles Airport, Harry Weese for the design of the Metro System, and César Pelli for a complete makeover of Reagan National Airport, the region was catapulted ahead of other American cities with an efficient and interconnected transportation system that used a wide and compelling modern vocabulary. This presentation will focus…
Find out more »June 2021
WAYPOINT DINNER
Join the Muscarelle Museum of Art Foundation for our rescheduled special multi-course menu by Chef Hans Schadler paired with wines on Thursday, June 3, 2021 at Waypoint Seafood & Grill! Tickets: $225 Visit mmawineauction.com for more information and to purchase tickets! Special thanks to Joe Montgomery and The Optimal Service Group of Wells Fargo Advisors for sponsoring this special evening.
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10TH ANNIVERSARY WINE & RUN FOR THE ROSES WINE AUCTION
Laugh! Libate! Lift your paddle for a great cause! The Kentucky Derby has been rescheduled… so, since they are moving, we are too! Based on Governor Northam’s most recent announcement of Phase 3 guidelines for the State of Virginia, large gatherings are capped at 250 attendees for the foreseeable future. With this rule in place, combined with social distancing and mask guidelines, we are postponing our 10th Anniversary Wine & Run for the Roses auction to Saturday, June 5, 2021, at The Williamsburg Lodge. All sponsorships, tables and tickets will be transferred over to next year. The safety and well being of our guests is…
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