The lazy days of summer are here, but that hasn't slowed us down! Our forecourt garden, pictured above, is hard at work putting out the loveliest colors thanks to Reynolda Gardens. Our exterior got a fresh coat of white and green paint and our driveways and parking lots have all been repaved. Curious about just how much paint we used? See below for your chance to win the catalog companion to the upcoming Georgia O'Keeffe: Living Modern exhibition.


Refresh yourself this summer by enjoying our refreshed grounds! Explore more ways to reconnect with our upcoming programs and press.
Georgia O'Keeffe: Living Modern

OPENS AUGUST 18

Living Modern is almost here! Our large scale title wall was installed this week. This vinyl graphic features a photograph by Alfred Stieglitz, enlarged to roughly 23 times its original size—perfect for your next selfie.


Reynolda House Museum of American Art is proud to present a new look at this iconic American artist. Georgia O'Keeffe: Living Modern is the largest retrospective of her work to travel South and the first to feature freshly conserved items from her wardrobe. This landmark exhibition continues to fascinate critics and writers from New Republic, W magazine, and Village Voice.


Over 1,100 timed tickets have been reserved for this exhibition. Guarantee your admission and reserve your tickets today! Watch our behind-the-scenes video.


Georgia O’Keeffe: Living Modern is organized the Brooklyn Museum, with guest curator Wanda M. Corn, Robert and Ruth Halperin Professor Emerita in Art History, Stanford University, and made possible by the National Endowment for the Arts. Reynolda House Museum of American Art is grateful for the generous support of the exhibition from Presenting Sponsors Hanesbrands, PNC, and Hawthorn, PNC Family Wealth. 
Art Adventures
Session I
MONDAY–FRIDAY, JULY 10–14 
9 A.M.–12:30 P.M.   

MEMBERS: $140 FIRST CHILD, $130 SIBLING ENROLLMENT     NON-MEMBERS: $155 FIRST CHILD, $145  SIBLING ENROLLMENT

For students who have completed grades K–5. Inspired by the art collection, participants in Art Adventures will produce five original works of art!
Writing Adventures
Session I —  Completed grades 1-2
MONDAY–FRIDAY, JULY 24–28 
9 A.M.–12:30 P.M.   

Session II —  Completed grades 3-5
MONDAY–FRIDAY, JULY 31–AUGUST 4
9 A.M.–12:30 P.M.   

MEMBERS: $140 FIRST CHILD, $130 SIBLING ENROLLMENT IN ANY SESSION                         
NON-MEMBERS: $155 FIRST CHILD, $145  SIBLING ENROLLMENT IN ANY SESSION

Writing Adventures participants will craft several written compositions of different genres as well as produce works of art and get a chance to take a dip in the historic pool!
In case you missed it, the summer issue of Wake Forest Magazine takes a deep dive into Reynolda's centennial! The issue also includes10 things you might not know about Reynolda House and some Reynolda favorites from folks who know us well.

Find this and more in print and online at magazine.wfu.edu. Have a favorite Reynolda thing or piece of trivia that didn't make the lists? Send us an email!
Just Announced: Reynolda: Her Muses, Her Stories 

Part chronicle, part memoir, this new publication will take readers behind the scenes of the founding and development of the art museum often referred to today as "The Frick of the South." With essays from Martha R. Severens and David Park Curry, this book will commemorate the 50th anniversary of Reynolda House as a museum and 100th year as an estate. Get it in our Museum Store this September! Read more.
5 Local Spots for Outdoor Movies This Summer

As we prepare our outdoor spaces and galleries for our large-scale exhibition,  Georgia O'Keeffe: Living Modern, Reynolda's summertime tradition of Cinema under the Stars is on hiatus. Don't worry, we'll return next year!


Image courtesy Forsyth Co. Public Library Photo Collection
But first, guess the correct answer to this question:

How many gallons of paint does it take to cover Reynolda House, shutters included?


If you've been to see us within the past couple of weeks, you may have noticed a flurry of activity around the house, including the painting of our exterior and paving our parking lots and driveway.

Guess correctly and win the gorgeous companion catalog to Georgia O'Keeffe: Living Modern by curator Wanda Corn.


Send your guesses (only one, please!) to our Chief Storyteller Aaron Canipe at canipeas@reynoldahouse.org. This contest will run until a winner is chosen — a winner will be announced on social media and included in our next email.