University of Richmond Museums Announce Fall Programs
We are oh-so-lucky to have UR just down the street from us in the Near West End. I go there 2-3 times a week, most weeks, for runs around the lake, swims, performances, meetings and conferences. I’m rarely disappointed by the ferociousness of the ducks or the quality of the events. I’ve mentioned before that you can often find me ushering at the Modlin Center (to score the double whammy of a free show AND avoiding paying a sitter!)
The greatest part of all the events listed below and sponsored by the University of Richmond Museums, is that unless otherwise noted, they are all FREE and open to the public.
Enjoy.
Thursday, September 3, 2009, 7 to 9 p.m.
7p.m., Lecture, Cousins Studio Theatre,
Modlin Center for the Arts
It’s Only Natural: The Art of Stanley Boxer
Elizabeth Stevens, independent scholar and curator of the exhibition
8 to 9 p.m., Reception and viewing of Rememberingstanleyboxer: A Retrospective 1946-2000
Joel and Lila Harnett Museum of Art, Modlin Center for the ArtsWednesday, September 16, 2009, 7 to 9 p.m.
7p.m., Lecture, Brown Alley Room, Weinstein Hall
Ansel Adams: An Intimate Look at the Photographer Behind the Lens,
Andrea G. Stillman, Editor for the Ansel Adams Trust
8 to 9 p.m., Reception and preview of Ansel Adams: The Man Who Captured the Earth’s Beauty
Lora Robins Gallery of Design from NatureFriday, September 25, 2009, 12 to 1:30 p.m.
12 p.m., Lecture & Lunch:
Traces of Time: Fossils from the Collection
Brown Alley Room, Weinstein Hall
Evolution of Nest-Building Fishes of North America,
Eugene G. Maurakis, Director of Science Education and
Museum Scientist, Science Museum of Virginia, Research Scientist
and Adjunct Professor of Liberal Arts, School of Continuing Studies, University of Richmond
(Optional box lunch for $5, registration required by September 21: contact Heather Campbell,
Curator of Museum Programs, University of Richmond Museums, at 804-287-6324,
or e-mail hcampbel@richmond.edu <mailto:hcampbel@richmond.edu> )Friday, October 2, 2009, 12:30 p.m.
Curator’s Talk: John Cage: Zen Ox-Herding Pictures
Joel and Lila Harnett Museum of Art, Modlin Center for the Arts
“John Cage, Composer and Artist,”
Stephen Addiss, Tucker-Boatwright Professor in the Humanities-Art
and Professor of Art History, University of Richmond, and co-curator of the exhibitionFriday, October 2, 2009, 3 p.m.
Curator’s Talk: Green River Formation Fossil Installation from the Collection of the Lora Robins Gallery, Gottwald Center for the Sciences, Lower Level
“Exhibiting Fossils in Gottwald,”
Amy Mueller, ’10, biology and global public health double major, University of Richmond, co-curator of the installationWednesday, October 7, 2009, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Seminar and Walking Tour, Location TBD
“Tree Species in Ansel Adams Photographs”
This program is free and open to the public, registration is required
Register through the University of Richmond School of Continuing Studies on-line catalog at http://activenet8.active.com/thinkagain/ or call 804-289-8133 for more information
In conjunction with the exhibition Ansel Adams: The Man Who Captured the Earth’s Beauty
on view in the Lora Robins Gallery of Design from NatureTuesday, October 20, 7 to 9 p.m.
7 p.m., Lecture, Cousins Studio Theatre, Modlin Center for the Arts
“Making an Artist’s Life Work,”
Jackie Battenfield, artist
8 to 9 p.m., Artist’s reception and preview of Moments of Change: Prints by Jackie Battenfield
and book signing of “The Artist’s Guide: How to Make a Living Doing What You Love”
Joel and Lila Harnett Museum of Art, Modlin Center for the ArtsWednesday, October 21, 2009, 2 to 4 p.m.
Workshop, Keller Hall Reception Room, Modlin Center for the Arts
“Ten Ways to Get (Re)Started: Artist Career Workshop,”
Jackie Battenfield, artist and author of “The Artist’s Guide: How to Make a Living Doing What You Love”
In conjunction with the exhibition Moments of Change: Prints by Jackie Battenfield
on view in the Joel and Lila Harnett Museum of Art, Modlin Center for the Arts
Limited space and $20 fee, register by October 16 by calling Heather Campbell,
Curator of Museum Programs, University of Richmond Museums, at 804-287-6324,
or e-mail hcampbel@richmond.eduWednesday, October 21, 2009, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Workshop, Location TBD
“Planting a Tree for Longevity”
This is free and open to the public, registration is required
Register through the University of Richmond School of Continuing Studies on-line catalog at http://activenet8.active.com/thinkagain/ or call 804-289-8133 for more information
In conjunction with the exhibition Ansel Adams: The Man Who Captured the Earth’s Beauty
on view in the Lora Robins Gallery of Design from NatureTuesday, October 27, 2009, 7 to 9 p.m.
7:30 p.m., Lecture, The Carpenter Center, Richmond CenterStage
“Genesis: A Conversation with R. Crumb and Françoise Mouly,”
In conjunction with the exhibition Zap! Comix Prints by Robert Crumb
on view in the Joel and Lila Harnett Museum of Art, Modlin Center for the Arts
Tickets may be purchased at the Modlin Center for the Arts Box Office
or by calling 804-289-8980Thursday, November 5, 2009, 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Photography Seminar, Location TBD
“Photographing the Landscape”
This is free and open to the public, registration is required
Register through the University of Richmond School of Continuing Studies
on-line catalog at http://activenet8.active.com/thinkagain/ or call 804-289-8133
for more information
In conjunction with the exhibition Ansel Adams: The Man Who Captured the Earth’s Beauty on view in the Lora Robins Gallery of Design from NatureFriday, November 6, 2009, 12:30 p.m.
Curator’s Talk: Coins of the Ancient World,
Lora Robins Gallery of Design from Nature
“Iconography of Power in Ancient Coins,”
Amanda Haviland, ’10, business administration major, University of Richmond,
Arts and Sciences Summer Research Fellow, and curator of the exhibitionFriday, November 6, 2009, 1:30 p.m.
Curator’s Talk: Traces of Time: Fossils from the Collection,
Lora Robins Gallery of Design from Nature
“Putting Fossil Collections in Context,”
Matthew Houle, Curator of Museum Collections, University Museums, and curator of the exhibitionNote: Images for press are available by contacting Heather Campbell, 804-287-6324 or hcampbel@richmond.edu
University of Richmond Museums comprises the Joel and Lila Harnett Museum of Art, the Joel and Lila Harnett Print Study Center, and the Lora Robins Gallery of Design from Nature. Admission to all museums is free and open to the public. For group visits and tours, please call 804-287-6424 at least two weeks prior to your visit for reservations. Call 804-289-8276 for information and directions or visit our website at museums.richmond.edu
The Joel and Lila Harnett Museum of Art is located in the George M. Modlin Center for the Arts. Museum hours (8/20/09-4/25/10): Tuesday through Sunday, 1 to 5 pm. Summer hours: Closed Summer Break (5/16-8/19/09), Fall Break (10/10-13/09), Thanksgiving Week (11/23-30/09), Semester Break (12/14/09-1/11/10), Spring Break (3/6-15/10), Easter Weekend (4/03-05/10), and Summer Break (6/05-8/25/10).
The Joel and Lila Harnett Print Study Center is also located in the George M. Modlin Center for the Arts. Museum hours (10/02/09-4/07/10): Wednesday through Saturday, 1 to 3 pm., and by appointment (804-287-6424). Closed same schedule as above.
The Lora Robins Gallery of Design from Nature is located in a separate wing of the Boatwright Memorial Library with its entrance on Richmond Way. Museum hours: Tuesday through Friday, 11am to 5pm; Saturday and Sunday, 1 to 5 pm. Closed Fall Break (10/10-13/09), Thanksgiving Week (11/24-30/09), Semester Break (12/14/09-1/04/10), Spring Break (3/6-15/10), Easter Weekend (4/03-05/10).
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