Inspiration and Meaningful Connection in a Recovering World
As both a performance and exhibit-based organization we at Danville Museum of Fine Arts and History are tasked to create programs and experiences that are responsive to COVID-19 and the needs of our community. While we have many ideas for programming when we reopen – the Richmond
MFA
Artmobile
is scheduled for July 14
- we would like to ask you how you are feeling and what you would like to see when the museum opens.
Lets Talk About What Is Happening At The Museum
Earth Day, April 22:
DMFAH is working closely with the city to not use pesticides on the lawn. The lawn will be aerated and seeded but we are hoping to create a healthy eco-system for children and for animals. We will also soon be sporting a new
DOGGIE STATION
Even as the museum community is challenged by this life-changing crisis, it may be time to give some thought to what happens when we re-open. Maybe programming can be moved outside? Maybe DMFAH should let fewer people in at a time to see exhibits? We want you to feel safe when you return and there is already hand sanitizer located in each gallery and room at the Sutherlin Mansion, awaiting your return. Keep in mind that DMFAH is however not just a set of walls, but that the programming we do, and your experience of that programming, can be shared in virtual formats and a lively social media platform. There will be operational changes as we go forward and this will be communicated in a weekly newsletter to keep everybody up to date on news, views and programming. Please send your thoughts and messages to us at
info@danvillemuseum.org
- How can the Danville Museum support local businesses in the City and in Pittsylvania and Caswell Counties?
- Let us know how the museum can contribute to your health. Yoga on the lawn with mats far apart?
- Doggie Walk Centers with bags posted outside the museum will soon be visible for those enjoying the Museum garden with pets.
- DMFAH has also set up a COVID-19 Pantry shelf called “ If you need one take one, if you don't put one in.”
- Do you know of any recipes that you think could tell a story about the Danville Museum? If you send us your submission and your story to info@danvillemuseum.org we will post it on Social Media.
- Are there any history and art movies or books you would like to recommend to the Danville Museum communities?