A Season of Gratitude

Currently on view: Spencer Frazer, The Gathering, 2019, oil on linen © Spencer Frazer

As we pause at this time of year and take a moment to acknowledge what we’re grateful for, we want you to know how thankful we are for you. Your support and presence allow us to do what we love—to share art that matters to the planet. To share Roger’s art—and inspiration—and to nurture the next generation of artists creating work inspired by the natural world. There are a lot of exciting things happening this holiday season at RTPI and we hope to see you!

DON'T MISS! Karen Bondarchuk Artist Talk & Book Signing THIS Friday

Karen Bondarchuk, Crow 24, 2014, mixed media on handmade gessoed panels © Karen Bondarchuk

Please join us THIS Friday, November 17, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm, for an artist talk and book signing with Karen Bondarchuk, the artist featured in Ergo Sum: A Crow a Day.

Karen Bondarchuk created a drawing every day over the course of a year to mark the days that her mother, who was stricken with dementia, no longer seemed to recognize. Bondarchuk’s lecture will focus on the process of creating Ergo Sum: A Crow a Day and its relationship to her overall studio practice.

The program is free to members of RTPI. Non-members pay regular admission. Registration is required for this event.

Thanksgiving Hours

The museum will be closed Thanksgiving day but RTPI will be open regular hours Friday, November 24 through Sunday, November 26. Visit our current exhibitions, wander our trails, or browse our museum store.

It's also a perfect time to start your holiday shopping. Enjoy a 20% discount in-store and online Friday, November 24 through Sunday, November 26. RTPI members who shop in-store, receive a 25% discount.

We will also be offering the following gift sets in-store only (no further discounts apply):

RTP Flicker Mug and Morning Flicker Coffee for $30.00

RTPI Logo Hat and Magnet for $15.00

New Birder’s Field Guide and Bird Call for $20.00

Two RTP Mugs with Matching Assorted Coaster Set for $55.00

Shop small and local!

Art After 5 featuring Bill Ward & John Cross

Join us for a special year-end Art After 5 featuring local favorites Bill Ward and John Cross for a lively and entertaining evening!

These two consummate performers know how to reach a crowd with their unique blend of talents and many years of combined performances to their names.

Included with each Art After 5 ticket is full access to the museum, along with a drink from the RTPI bar, charcuterie, and two hours of live music.

Purchase your tickets today!

This month's Art After 5 featuring Bill Ward & John Cross will be Friday December 1 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. Put it on your calendar today!

North Shore Arts Alliance Show and Sale

RTPI will host the third annual North Shore Arts Alliance Art Show and Sale from December 1 to 3. The show will feature 16 local artists displaying and selling their original works ranging from paintings, pottery, stained glass, woodworking, jewelry, handbags, sculptures, and more. Come and get your holiday shopping done early and support local artisans in the process!

The show opens the evening of December 1 with Art After 5 event featuring Bill Ward and John Cross.

On December 2nd and 3rd, the Art Show and Sale is open during regular museum hours and is free to the community. If you would like to also tour our current exhibits, regular museum admission applies. Visit our website for more info.

Holidays at the Lodge

Join us December 9th and 16th, from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm, when we'll be celebrating with our annual Holidays at the Lodge events! The halls will be decked, the hot chocolate flowing, and holiday art projects will be offered in Roger’s Art Studio. Come and hear talented area choral groups perform, and have the kiddos join story time by Prendergast Library. As always, take in some beautiful art in our current exhibitions. Holidays at the Lodge are generously sponsored by El Greco Woodworking.

Give the Gift of Membership

Holiday Gift Memberships are now available–just in time for the holidays!

RTPI is launching our new gift membership program. For the holidays, memberships are beautifully packaged and include a gift card, membership certificate and information about RTPI and current exhibitions.

Gift memberships can be purchased in-person at the museum store or by calling 716-665-2473 and speaking with one of our Visitor Experience Associates. Gift memberships are available year round.

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