April 2019
Poem in Your Pocket Day…Ekphrastic style!
Ekphrastic This day is about combining the art of language with the visual arts. Ekphrastic means “art inspired by art,” and in that vein, we invite you to bring a poem or create a poem that connects to artwork at Maryhill. This can be a poem written by you or written by your favorite poet. Poem in Your Pocket Day was established by the Academy of American Poets as an annual event to bring poetry into our everyday lives.
Find out more »May 2019
Spring Museum Week: Colorful Me at Maryhill Museum
Immerse your 3rd and 4th-grade students in discovery through hands-on activities, gallery tours, and a musical performance connecting with the day’s theme of COLOR! State and National standards are important guides for this fun, educational experience. Colors are important tools informing us about the food we eat, the clothes we wear, and even the pets we choose. When we look at a work of art, the first thing we might notice is the colors chosen by the artist…but there is…
Find out more »Mother’s Day at Maryhill Museum
Explore Maryhill’s treasures with mom. From the couture attire of the Théâtre de la Mode exhibition to dreamy Art Nouveau glass and artifacts from Queen Marie’s personal collection, she’s sure to be delighted. This season’s special exhibitions include works on paper and still life paintings from the museum’s collection. All mothers receive free admission on Mother’s Day and a free mimosa (or other choices of drink) with lunch orders at Loïe’s Café.
Find out more »Drawing from Life – Maryhill Museum
Drawing from Life Wednesday, May 15, 22, 29, June 5 & 12 | 9 a.m. to noon This class takes advantage of the incredible opportunity to draw these exquisite figures and three-dimensional objects. We will use graphite, primarily, as a medium, but may dive into the world of charcoal and chalk on toned papers. The five-week class will be capped at 20 participants. Cost: $225 members of Maryhill Museum of Art or The Dalles Art Center / $250 non-members. To register,…
Find out more »Members’ Appreciation Day at Maryhill
A special day to say thank you to our members Drive the Loops | 10 a.m. to Noon. Annual Meeting of the Membership |1 p.m. Tours and Behinds the Scenes | 1 to 4 p.m. Ranchland Tours | 3-4:30 PM. Coffee & Cookies | 4 to 5 p.m.
Find out more »June 2019
Library Storytime at Maryhill with the Fort Vancouver Regional Library
It’s back! Library Storytime at Maryhill with the Fort Vancouver Regional Library Thursday, June 6 | 10:30 a.m. Maryhill is happy to continue its partnerships with Fort Vancouver Regional Library system and The Dalles-Wasco County Library to bring you stories in the galleries. Librarians carefully choose books to read next to the amazing works of art to which they connect! After having fun with books and art, your family will work together on an art project that is a perfect connection…
Find out more »Free County Weekend at Maryhill Museum
Free County Weekend Saturday, June 15 & Sunday, June 16, 2019 For nearly two decades, Maryhill Museum of Art has extended free admission on designated weekends to its neighbors in Oregon and Washington. On June 16 & 17, 2018 residents from the following counties are granted free admission upon presentation of an I.D. with address: Oregon —Baker, Coos, Crook, Curry, Deschutes, Douglas, Harney, Jackson, Josephine, Klamath, Lake, Lane, Malheur, Umatilla, Union, and Wallowa Counties Washington — Adams, Asotin, Chelan, Garfield, Douglas,…
Find out more »La Blouse Romaine at Maryhill Museum
La Blouse Romaine at Maryhill Museum Maryhill Museum of Art has wonderfully close ties to the country of Romania and its people. La Blouse Romaine is a global event celebrating the traditional Romanian blouse, which has been a symbol of Romanian identity and creativity for centuries and has been muse and inspiration for fashion designers and artists such Henri Matisse.
Find out more »July 2019
Opening Reception: West Coast Woodcut at Maryhill Museum
Opening Reception: at Maryhill Museum View the new special exhibition West Coast Woodcut: Contemporary Relief Prints by Regional Artists. The exhibition features 60 woodcuts, linocuts and wood engravings by artists from Washington, Oregon, and California, all drawn from Maryhill’s collection
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