Take in scenic views and warm yourself in the Middle Eastern sun, as depicted by Frederic Church.
Frederic Church: A Painter's Pilgrimage
is on view until May 13!
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FREDERIC CHURCH: A PAINTER'S PILGRIMAGE
Don't miss an Instagram-worthy moment of this landmark exhibition! With over 50 works of art featuring several large-scale and never-before-seen paintings,
Frederic Church: A Painter's Pilgrimage
tells the story of one of America's most beloved artists and his trip to the Middle East and Mediterranean. Share your experience by tagging us with
#FredericChurch
!
Watch a short video on Facebook
all about
Frederic Church: A Painter's Pilgrimage
and how it contributes to our city's aesthetic economy
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Reynolda's Executive Director Allison Perkins and Chief Executive Officer Don Flow of Flow Automotive Companies talk about the value of partnerships in the City of Arts & Innovation. Flow is a Presenting Sponsor of the exhibition.
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Frederic Edwin Church,
The Andes of Ecuador
(1855)
as seen in Reynolda's Reception Hall.
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OBJECT OF THE MONTH:
THE ANDES OF ECUADOR
(1855)
Wednesday, April 4
1 p.m.
Free with Museum admission.
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This series on the first Wednesday of the month features Reynolda curators, educators, and guests sharing a one-hour, in-depth look at one object.
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Frederic Edwin Church,
The Parthenon
, 1871, oil on canvas. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Bequest of Maria DeWitt Jesup, from the collection of her husband, Morris K. Jesup, 1914.
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ROUND TRIP: OUR HISTORY OF PILGRIMAGE WITH LAURA VENESKEY AND LUCAS JOHNSTON
Thursday, April 12
6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Free with Museum admission.
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Join in the conversation as two local scholars discuss pilgrimage from different angles.
Dr. Laura Veneskey, assistant professor of Ancient, Medieval, and Byzantine art in the Wake Forest Department of Art, will present an exploration of how pilgrims have historically taken the holy land home with them. Discussing pilgrim souvenirs and architectural reconstructions, Dr. Veneskey will show how artist Frederic Church was participating in a centuries-old tradition.
Dr. Lucas Johnston, associate professor of religion and environment, will follow with an analysis of the naturalists of the 18th and 19th centuries, who set about visiting a new "holy land" (newly protected natural areas). Dr. Johnston will consider the public portrayals of protected/consecrated areas, their political role in the 19th and 20th centuries, and their reinvention as a "democratic space" in the 20th and 21st centuries.
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THE FINEST EYE: A SYMPOSIUM ON FREDERIC CHURCH
Saturday, April 21
1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Members/students $15, non-members $30.
Free for Wake Forest University faculty, staff, and students.
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Join us for an in-depth afternoon with one of America's most beloved artists. Speakers at this symposium will place Frederic Church’s paintings and his travels within a broader interdisciplinary context, drawing upon history, science, religious studies, and literature. A light reception will follow.
Speakers include Dr. Kenneth Myers, organizing curator of
Frederic Church: A Painter's Pilgrimage
; Dr. Jennifer Raab, assistant professor, history of art department, at Yale University; and Dr. Paul Barringer, Paul Mellon Professor of British Art and chair, history of art department at Yale University.
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FAMILY FIRST:
EN PLEIN AIR
DRAWING WORKSHOP
Sunday, April 8
2 p.m.
–
4 p.m.
Members: $8 per person; Non-members: $10 per person
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In this workshop, you will traverse the Reynolda landscape and make a sketch in pencil, then create a study in watercolor
en plein air
(outside). Frederic Church made similar sketches and studies during his journeys.
These two-hour workshops begin at 2 p.m. the first Sunday of each month for children in first through sixth grades accompanied by an adult.
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Join us for extended hours each Thursday until 8 p.m.!
Make the most out of Reynolda this spring when you join us for special evening hours during
Frederic Church: A Painter's Pilgrimage.
Continue your evening with dinner or drinks in
Reynolda Village
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reynolda thursday
Thursday, April 19
Museum open until 8 p.m.
Free with Museum admission
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On this special Thursday night, enjoy delicious Syrian cuisine, Arabic calligraphy demonstration, family-friendly music, and hands-on art activities inspired by the Middle East and
Frederic Church: A Painter’s Pilgrimage.
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TODAY ONLY: 50% OFF CHOCOLATE BUNNIES IN THE MUSEUM STORE!
Need a last-minute gift to add to your basket? Find these
Éclat
peanut butter and chocolate bunnies in our Museum store
today
for half off. Find them in packs of four or nine — catch them while you can!
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TELL YOUR FRIENDS: SPRING BREAK AT REYNOLDA FOR FREE!
The places your library can take you now include Reynolda House Museum of American Art.
In partnership with the Forsyth County Public Library, Reynolda House is proud to offer a new pass that grants free Museum admission to two adults. These passes are available at Forsyth County Public Library branches and may be checked out with a valid library card for 7 days at a time. Children and students are always free.
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Masthead image: Frederic Edwin Church,
Syria by the Sea
, 1873, oil on canvas. Detroit Institute of Arts.
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