This document provides a summary of upcoming events and exhibitions at the Valentine Museum from Spring/Summer 2015. It includes:
- An overview of several new exhibitions opening, including "Classical Allure: Richmond Style" and "Beard Wars"
- Details on the museum's community conversations series and walking tours focused on different Richmond neighborhoods
- An outline of other programs and events including family programs, homeschool programs, and history tours of various Richmond locations.
The Valentine Museum has transformed its gallery spaces thanks to civic support. The new exhibition "This is Richmond, Virginia" tells the stories of prominent and everyday Richmond citizens through artifacts, and features a GWAR costume and a NASCAR race car fragment. The exhibition was curated by David Voelkel and Meg Hughes and designed to allow rotation of artifacts over time. It opens to the public on October 25.
This is Adam’s fifth Summer Loan Exhibition drawn exclusively from Private Collections from both North and South of the border. The exhibition opens at Adam’s in Dublin this year where it will run for 4 weeks in July before transferring to Clandeboye for August/September where it forms part of the Clandeboye Festival 18th – 23rd August with Camerata Ireland. The Summer exhibition this year celebrates the significant role that women have played in the history of Irish art, be it through their own craft, their organisational skills and their encouragement and support of younger artists; a role that has too often been overlooked.
2013 Annual Report - The Valentine Richmond History CenterDomenick Casuccio
Members and donors receive the Valentine Richmond HIstory Center's Annual Report each January. To request a hard copy to be mailed to you, please call (804) 649-0711 ext. 322 or email the Public Relations/Marketing Department at pr@richmondhistorycenter.com
This document provides information about the Bloomsbury Festival, an annual arts festival held in London's Bloomsbury area. Over the course of six days in October, the festival features over 200 free events including musical performances, art exhibitions, literary talks, and more. Events will take place across Bloomsbury in various venues like streets, shops, museums, libraries and public squares. The festival aims to bring together the local community through celebrating the arts and imagination.
The Valentine has been collecting, preserving and interpreting Richmond stories for over a century. Located in the heart of historic downtown, the Valentine is a place for residents and tourists to discover the diverse stories that tell the broader history of this important region.
A comprehensive program of exhibitions, tours, special events, research opportunities, school programs and other public programs engage the broadest audience in an ongoing dialogue about the significance and relevance of the city's history.
The Museum of Performance and Design (MP+D) in San Francisco aims to increase attendance through new events targeting millennials and those aged 40-70. New events would include themed costume parties corresponding to artists/decades, interactive performances combining art forms, and singles/couples events with food and drinks. Package deals offering shows, meals, and hotel stays would attract out-of-town visitors. Enhanced services like free parking, public transportation partnerships, and online reservations/tours would improve accessibility. The goal is to sustain the museum through engaged customers who provide feedback and support through memberships, donations and event attendance.
This exhibition features artist books created by Stevie Ronnie during a residency in the High Arctic. The books were made using materials found by the artist on their travels through the remote Arctic landscape. They document the vast amounts of human debris found there and re-purpose this debris through traditional bookmaking techniques. One collaboration with Amanda Thackray incorporates a paper rope made from the lines of a poem about a weather balloon that can be unwound to recreate the sound of a balloon launch. The exhibition is part of a larger series by the artist on climate change using various artistic mediums.
The Valentine Museum has transformed its gallery spaces thanks to civic support. The new exhibition "This is Richmond, Virginia" tells the stories of prominent and everyday Richmond citizens through artifacts, and features a GWAR costume and a NASCAR race car fragment. The exhibition was curated by David Voelkel and Meg Hughes and designed to allow rotation of artifacts over time. It opens to the public on October 25.
This is Adam’s fifth Summer Loan Exhibition drawn exclusively from Private Collections from both North and South of the border. The exhibition opens at Adam’s in Dublin this year where it will run for 4 weeks in July before transferring to Clandeboye for August/September where it forms part of the Clandeboye Festival 18th – 23rd August with Camerata Ireland. The Summer exhibition this year celebrates the significant role that women have played in the history of Irish art, be it through their own craft, their organisational skills and their encouragement and support of younger artists; a role that has too often been overlooked.
2013 Annual Report - The Valentine Richmond History CenterDomenick Casuccio
Members and donors receive the Valentine Richmond HIstory Center's Annual Report each January. To request a hard copy to be mailed to you, please call (804) 649-0711 ext. 322 or email the Public Relations/Marketing Department at pr@richmondhistorycenter.com
This document provides information about the Bloomsbury Festival, an annual arts festival held in London's Bloomsbury area. Over the course of six days in October, the festival features over 200 free events including musical performances, art exhibitions, literary talks, and more. Events will take place across Bloomsbury in various venues like streets, shops, museums, libraries and public squares. The festival aims to bring together the local community through celebrating the arts and imagination.
The Valentine has been collecting, preserving and interpreting Richmond stories for over a century. Located in the heart of historic downtown, the Valentine is a place for residents and tourists to discover the diverse stories that tell the broader history of this important region.
A comprehensive program of exhibitions, tours, special events, research opportunities, school programs and other public programs engage the broadest audience in an ongoing dialogue about the significance and relevance of the city's history.
The Museum of Performance and Design (MP+D) in San Francisco aims to increase attendance through new events targeting millennials and those aged 40-70. New events would include themed costume parties corresponding to artists/decades, interactive performances combining art forms, and singles/couples events with food and drinks. Package deals offering shows, meals, and hotel stays would attract out-of-town visitors. Enhanced services like free parking, public transportation partnerships, and online reservations/tours would improve accessibility. The goal is to sustain the museum through engaged customers who provide feedback and support through memberships, donations and event attendance.
This exhibition features artist books created by Stevie Ronnie during a residency in the High Arctic. The books were made using materials found by the artist on their travels through the remote Arctic landscape. They document the vast amounts of human debris found there and re-purpose this debris through traditional bookmaking techniques. One collaboration with Amanda Thackray incorporates a paper rope made from the lines of a poem about a weather balloon that can be unwound to recreate the sound of a balloon launch. The exhibition is part of a larger series by the artist on climate change using various artistic mediums.
This document provides resources for researching Chicago neighborhoods, including online maps, newspapers, and historical sources. It then discusses several specific Chicago neighborhoods - how they got their names, the immigrant groups that settled there, and key events that shaped their histories. Pilsen was named after a Czech city and settled by Czech immigrants in the late 1800s. Little Village was originally a Polish and Czech area but is now known as the "Mexico of the Midwest" after Mexican immigrants arrived. Bronzeville was the name given to the growing African American community on the South Side in the 1930s. Back of the Yards referred to the industrial area near the Union Stock Yards.
Holly Fulton's London Fashion Week collection featured graphic prints, luxurious materials, and statement jewelry. Her cigarette print trousers and shift dresses created simple elegance, while split skirts were fun and flirty. Large accessories like sunglasses and pendant necklaces brought flair, balanced by oversized blazers that maintained sophistication. Christian Louboutin heels completed the high-fashion looks.
Introducing Museums at Night and Connect! 2016Rosie Clarke
An introduction to how Culture24 delivers the twice-yearly Museums at Night festival, how UK museums and galleries can get involved, and how to apply to the Connect! competition to win a top artist to lead your festival event and a £3000 bursary.
San Francisco is known as one of the most artistic cities in the world and invites visitors to celebrate its rich creative heritage in June. The month will feature special events at local museums and galleries, walking tours of historic neighborhoods, and private studio tours on weekends throughout the city. Proceeds from events will fund youth art programs.
This document discusses 18th century Russian icons and their evolution. It provides context on how Russian art incorporated Western influences during this period under Peter the Great. Specific icons discussed include the Icon of the Mandylion depicting Jesus and the veil of Edessa, the Virgin of Joy showing Mary and angels comforting humans, and the famous Mother of God of Vladimir icon of Mary holding the infant Christ. Icons played an important religious and cultural role in 18th century Russian society.
Elizabeth Gouin worked as a collections intern at the Londonderry Arts and Historical Society from May to October 2016. She independently sorted through their collection of art and artifacts, which had not been organized since the 1990s, and catalogued the most important pieces into a database system. Elizabeth established an effective methodology and system for managing the society's collection. She always took initiative on projects, worked well with the board, and helped advance the mission of the organization. Thanks to Elizabeth's work over the summer, the society now has an organized way to manage their collection.
The document provides information about various art, literature and cultural events taking place between August 10th and September 21st in the North East of England, as well as details about the inaugural ONECon convention in Middlesbrough on August 24th-25th catering to fans of anime, manga, gaming and fandoms. It also discusses the vibrant rockabilly music scene in the North East, including upcoming events and key figures in the community.
This document summarizes an exhibition titled "Is There Anyone Out There?" documenting Birmingham's alternative music scene from 1986-1990 centered around a venue called "The Click Club". It provides acknowledgments and thanks to contributors, describes The Click Club's role in showcasing diverse independent and alternative music, and outlines the goals of the exhibition in celebrating this cultural scene and archive of materials. The summary focuses on the key details around the venue, music, and purpose of commemorating the 30th anniversary of The Click Club through showcasing photographs, memories, and artifacts from that era.
Valentine Richmond History Center - Visitor's Guide & Tour ScheduleDomenick Casuccio
This document provides information about tours and exhibits available at the Valentine Richmond History Center in Richmond, Virginia. It describes several guided tour options of the 1812 John Wickham House and Edward V. Valentine Sculpture Studio, as well as current and upcoming exhibits on display at the Center relating to Richmond's history. Details are provided about tour times, prices and how to make reservations.
Davy & Kristin McGuire: Connect! artist perspectiveRosie Clarke
Artists Davy & Kristin McGuire took part in Culture24's Connect! competition. This presentation explains their initial idea, how they selected which pitches from museums and galleries would go through to the public voting stage, how they collaborated with winning venue the Williamson Art Gallery & Museum, and the Starkers projection-mapping installation they ended up creating for their Museums at Night event.
This presentation was provided by Dr. Janine Barchas of the University of Texas - Austin during the NISO Virtual Conference on Ebooks, held on October 5, 2016
No Longer Empty: If you cut into the Present, the future leaks out 1kozakartclass
First presentation covering artists such as Juan Betancurth, Daniel Neumann, Lady K Fever, Melissa Calderon, and Teresa Diehl
AND…Bronx architects Michael John Garvin and Oscar Florianus Bluemner
Riding Clara’s Coat Tails is about Linda D. Alexander's experience giving presentations over the past eight years about her 4th cousin, Clara Wolcott Driscoll. Clara worked for Louis Comfort Tiffany designing over 125 lamps and other artworks. Though she was a phenomenon of her time, she received little recognition. Linda was fascinated to learn she was related to the designer of lamps she had always loved. She has given 87 unsolicited presentations about Clara's life and accomplishments and hopes the reader learns more about Clara through the books written about her exciting story.
Bloomsbury is the coolest and an amazing place to visit in London. There are lots of attractions to explore. Here in this guide, you get to know some special things to do in Bloomsbury.
William Hosley on New England Folk Art for Antiques & Arts Weekly 08-14-15 ...William Hosley
This document summarizes two exhibits at the Worcester Art Museum and Old Sturbridge Village focusing on American folk art and the origins of Old Sturbridge Village. It describes how the Quinebaug River valley of Massachusetts inspired descriptions of its beauty and agricultural prosperity. This region fostered Yankee ingenuity and a self-reliant middle class, which was the source of America's folk art tradition. The exhibits showcase folk art objects and tell the story of how collectors Albert Wells and C. Malcolm Watkins established Old Sturbridge Village to preserve artifacts from this region and portray rural New England life.
Richard S. Johnson is a painter known for his lyrical and technically skilled works capturing the human form. He draws from Old Masters techniques as well as contemporary styles to create emotionally touching pieces. Johnson has received numerous commissions over his career, including portraits of President John F. Kennedy and other U.S. presidents. His upbringing in an artistic family influenced his passion for art from a young age.
Kevin Collander is an artist from Cleveland, Ohio who works primarily in watercolors, creating atmospheric landscapes and architectural paintings. He received a degree in architecture from Ohio State University. In addition to fine art, Kevin enjoys illustrating children's books and has contributed his artwork to charitable organizations. His work is included in several galleries and private collections and he finds satisfaction being part of art leagues that promote arts awareness in their communities.
Crescent City's March 12-14 Spring Estates Auction will Kick off with Couture...associate14
Also offered will be original paintings by noted, listed European and New Orleans artists, French and Chinese furniture, Oriental rugs, taxidermy, silver and decorative accessories.
The History Center publishes the Timeline newsletter twice a year. Copies are mailed to History Center members and key constituents.
This issue features updates regarding new exhibits, the Valentine Costume Gala and the renovations that the museum will undergo starting on November 1, 2013.
The History Center publishes the Timeline newsletter twice a year. Copies are mailed to History Center members and key constituents.
This issue features updates regarding new exhibitions, new acquisitions and progress on the renovations that the museum is undergoing.
This document provides resources for researching Chicago neighborhoods, including online maps, newspapers, and historical sources. It then discusses several specific Chicago neighborhoods - how they got their names, the immigrant groups that settled there, and key events that shaped their histories. Pilsen was named after a Czech city and settled by Czech immigrants in the late 1800s. Little Village was originally a Polish and Czech area but is now known as the "Mexico of the Midwest" after Mexican immigrants arrived. Bronzeville was the name given to the growing African American community on the South Side in the 1930s. Back of the Yards referred to the industrial area near the Union Stock Yards.
Holly Fulton's London Fashion Week collection featured graphic prints, luxurious materials, and statement jewelry. Her cigarette print trousers and shift dresses created simple elegance, while split skirts were fun and flirty. Large accessories like sunglasses and pendant necklaces brought flair, balanced by oversized blazers that maintained sophistication. Christian Louboutin heels completed the high-fashion looks.
Introducing Museums at Night and Connect! 2016Rosie Clarke
An introduction to how Culture24 delivers the twice-yearly Museums at Night festival, how UK museums and galleries can get involved, and how to apply to the Connect! competition to win a top artist to lead your festival event and a £3000 bursary.
San Francisco is known as one of the most artistic cities in the world and invites visitors to celebrate its rich creative heritage in June. The month will feature special events at local museums and galleries, walking tours of historic neighborhoods, and private studio tours on weekends throughout the city. Proceeds from events will fund youth art programs.
This document discusses 18th century Russian icons and their evolution. It provides context on how Russian art incorporated Western influences during this period under Peter the Great. Specific icons discussed include the Icon of the Mandylion depicting Jesus and the veil of Edessa, the Virgin of Joy showing Mary and angels comforting humans, and the famous Mother of God of Vladimir icon of Mary holding the infant Christ. Icons played an important religious and cultural role in 18th century Russian society.
Elizabeth Gouin worked as a collections intern at the Londonderry Arts and Historical Society from May to October 2016. She independently sorted through their collection of art and artifacts, which had not been organized since the 1990s, and catalogued the most important pieces into a database system. Elizabeth established an effective methodology and system for managing the society's collection. She always took initiative on projects, worked well with the board, and helped advance the mission of the organization. Thanks to Elizabeth's work over the summer, the society now has an organized way to manage their collection.
The document provides information about various art, literature and cultural events taking place between August 10th and September 21st in the North East of England, as well as details about the inaugural ONECon convention in Middlesbrough on August 24th-25th catering to fans of anime, manga, gaming and fandoms. It also discusses the vibrant rockabilly music scene in the North East, including upcoming events and key figures in the community.
This document summarizes an exhibition titled "Is There Anyone Out There?" documenting Birmingham's alternative music scene from 1986-1990 centered around a venue called "The Click Club". It provides acknowledgments and thanks to contributors, describes The Click Club's role in showcasing diverse independent and alternative music, and outlines the goals of the exhibition in celebrating this cultural scene and archive of materials. The summary focuses on the key details around the venue, music, and purpose of commemorating the 30th anniversary of The Click Club through showcasing photographs, memories, and artifacts from that era.
Valentine Richmond History Center - Visitor's Guide & Tour ScheduleDomenick Casuccio
This document provides information about tours and exhibits available at the Valentine Richmond History Center in Richmond, Virginia. It describes several guided tour options of the 1812 John Wickham House and Edward V. Valentine Sculpture Studio, as well as current and upcoming exhibits on display at the Center relating to Richmond's history. Details are provided about tour times, prices and how to make reservations.
Davy & Kristin McGuire: Connect! artist perspectiveRosie Clarke
Artists Davy & Kristin McGuire took part in Culture24's Connect! competition. This presentation explains their initial idea, how they selected which pitches from museums and galleries would go through to the public voting stage, how they collaborated with winning venue the Williamson Art Gallery & Museum, and the Starkers projection-mapping installation they ended up creating for their Museums at Night event.
This presentation was provided by Dr. Janine Barchas of the University of Texas - Austin during the NISO Virtual Conference on Ebooks, held on October 5, 2016
No Longer Empty: If you cut into the Present, the future leaks out 1kozakartclass
First presentation covering artists such as Juan Betancurth, Daniel Neumann, Lady K Fever, Melissa Calderon, and Teresa Diehl
AND…Bronx architects Michael John Garvin and Oscar Florianus Bluemner
Riding Clara’s Coat Tails is about Linda D. Alexander's experience giving presentations over the past eight years about her 4th cousin, Clara Wolcott Driscoll. Clara worked for Louis Comfort Tiffany designing over 125 lamps and other artworks. Though she was a phenomenon of her time, she received little recognition. Linda was fascinated to learn she was related to the designer of lamps she had always loved. She has given 87 unsolicited presentations about Clara's life and accomplishments and hopes the reader learns more about Clara through the books written about her exciting story.
Bloomsbury is the coolest and an amazing place to visit in London. There are lots of attractions to explore. Here in this guide, you get to know some special things to do in Bloomsbury.
William Hosley on New England Folk Art for Antiques & Arts Weekly 08-14-15 ...William Hosley
This document summarizes two exhibits at the Worcester Art Museum and Old Sturbridge Village focusing on American folk art and the origins of Old Sturbridge Village. It describes how the Quinebaug River valley of Massachusetts inspired descriptions of its beauty and agricultural prosperity. This region fostered Yankee ingenuity and a self-reliant middle class, which was the source of America's folk art tradition. The exhibits showcase folk art objects and tell the story of how collectors Albert Wells and C. Malcolm Watkins established Old Sturbridge Village to preserve artifacts from this region and portray rural New England life.
Richard S. Johnson is a painter known for his lyrical and technically skilled works capturing the human form. He draws from Old Masters techniques as well as contemporary styles to create emotionally touching pieces. Johnson has received numerous commissions over his career, including portraits of President John F. Kennedy and other U.S. presidents. His upbringing in an artistic family influenced his passion for art from a young age.
Kevin Collander is an artist from Cleveland, Ohio who works primarily in watercolors, creating atmospheric landscapes and architectural paintings. He received a degree in architecture from Ohio State University. In addition to fine art, Kevin enjoys illustrating children's books and has contributed his artwork to charitable organizations. His work is included in several galleries and private collections and he finds satisfaction being part of art leagues that promote arts awareness in their communities.
Crescent City's March 12-14 Spring Estates Auction will Kick off with Couture...associate14
Also offered will be original paintings by noted, listed European and New Orleans artists, French and Chinese furniture, Oriental rugs, taxidermy, silver and decorative accessories.
The History Center publishes the Timeline newsletter twice a year. Copies are mailed to History Center members and key constituents.
This issue features updates regarding new exhibits, the Valentine Costume Gala and the renovations that the museum will undergo starting on November 1, 2013.
The History Center publishes the Timeline newsletter twice a year. Copies are mailed to History Center members and key constituents.
This issue features updates regarding new exhibitions, new acquisitions and progress on the renovations that the museum is undergoing.
The Valentine Richmond History Center is partnering with Senior Connections to provide history lectures at their Friendship Cafe programs for seniors. The lectures, which utilize artifacts from the History Center's collection, provide mental stimulation and social engagement for seniors. Studies show these types of activities can help reduce risks of Alzheimer's. The partnership benefits both organizations by advancing their missions and providing educational programs to an underserved part of the Richmond community.
My exhibits portfolio is partly a visual resume but more importantly a way to get a visual feel for my style, understand some of the challenges I faced in each of the exhibitions, and recognize the evolution of my professional growth.
The Lloyd Library and Museum is a research library, educational museum, art gallery, and exhibition space located in Cincinnati, Ohio that has existed since 1898. It maintains a collection of materials from 1493 to present day covering various scientific subjects. Researchers have included academics, scientists, artists, herbalists, and others. The Lloyd Library's mission is to maintain a library of botanical, medical, pharmaceutical, and scientific works to serve researchers and the general public. It also houses the Historical Research Center for the Natural Health Movement. The Lloyd Library is open to researchers, artists, and others interested in its collections and exhibits.
The document summarizes upcoming exhibitions at The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens in San Marino, California. Four new exhibitions will focus on what it means to be American and international influences on American culture. One exhibition will feature early American artworks while renovations are underway. Another will showcase the life and advocacy of Chinese-American civil rights leader Y.C. Hong. A third will examine the impact of French Impressionism on American artists. A fourth will celebrate the centennial of the National Park Service and the history and impact of America's national parks.
This document summarizes the history of Fruitlands Museum from its opening in 1914 to the present. It discusses how the museum's buildings, collections, and mission have grown over the past 100 years. It also highlights 100 objects in the museum's collection and stories related to those objects to celebrate the museum's centennial.
This presentation summarizes the 1984 revitalization of the Con Foster Museum in Traverse City, Michigan. The original 1935 museum building was refurbished and retrofitted to better serve as a site for collections. New exhibits and programs were designed to more effectively interpret the community's history using the collections. After reopening for the museum's 50th anniversary, the director continued working with volunteers and leaders to operate the site and establish a friends group to support ongoing programs and exhibits.
Etienne Kiss-Borlase | Lesser Known Art Museums in the United StatesEtienne Kiss-Borlase
This document provides summaries of 6 lesser known art museums in the United States that are worth visiting over more popular options like MOMA and the Met. These include the Norman Rockwell Museum focused on his works reflecting American culture; the Dalí Museum with the largest collection of Dalí's surrealist works outside of Spain; the Pulitzer Arts Foundation praised for its architecture and rotating contemporary exhibits; the Shelburne Museum displaying collections in historic buildings relocated to its grounds; and the American Visionary Art Museum celebrating self-taught artists ignored by other institutions.
A study guide with active links to sites that will help volunteers to learn about the styles and movements in the Kirkland Museum collections, from Arts and Crafts to Pop Art.
DiscoverCharlestonArticleOnCharlestonArtandCultureJulie Dunn
The document discusses art galleries and districts in Charleston that attract art lovers from around the world. It summarizes that in the early 20th century, Charleston experienced a cultural revival led by local artists known as the "Charleston Renaissance." Their artwork highlighting Charleston's architecture and landscapes helped inspire the city's preservation movement. Today, the French Quarter features over 30 art galleries within walking distance showcasing the works of over 500 artists. King Street also has numerous antique dealers, art galleries and is becoming an upper design district. Charleston has emerged as one of the top destinations for art in the world, with its thriving gallery scenes.
The Museum of Performance and Design (MP+D) in San Francisco showcases theatre and other art forms. It was founded by a dancer and designer and has a collection of costumes, photos, and artifacts from performances in the Bay Area. The museum aims to create appreciation for the arts in San Francisco through performances, exhibits, and interactive attractions. The target audience includes millennials interested in the arts as well as those aged 40-70 who would connect with exhibits on theatres from earlier eras. Competition comes from other arts venues in the area but the MP+D could stand out by offering unique combination performances integrating art, dance, music, and theatre from different cultures.
The document announces two special anniversary exhibits at the Milan Historical Museum in 2005. The first exhibit celebrates the museum's first 50 years and will feature artifacts and images from its collections over seven displays. The second exhibit makes the Milan museum one of four in the US to host a display for the Fenton Art Glass Company's centennial celebration, showcasing rare glass pieces from the museum and on loan. The museum encourages visitors to see both exhibits during its summer open season.
The document announces two special anniversary exhibits at the Milan Historical Museum in 2005. The first exhibit, "Foundation for the Future", celebrates the museum's first 50 years and features artifacts from its diverse collections. The second exhibit marks the 100th anniversary of Fenton Art Glass Company and includes rare pieces on loan from local families. The museum is one of four nationwide hosting Fenton Art Glass Centennial exhibits. Visitors are encouraged to see both exhibits during the museum's extended summer hours.
American art the_edith_and_milton_lowenthal_collection_the_metropolitan_museu...Jorge Gonzales del Solar
This document discusses the Edith and Milton Lowenthal Collection of American art from the 1930s and 1940s. It describes how the Lowenthals became passionate collectors after seeing the "Artists for Victory" exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in 1942-43. Over the next two decades, they amassed a collection of 155 works, focusing on underappreciated American artists from this era. The Lowenthals helped bring attention to modern American art through gifts to museums and loans to exhibitions. Their eclectic collection reflected the diversity of styles in American art during the Depression and World War II era.
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum is requesting a $15,000 grant from the ______ Foundation for general operating support. The museum, now in its 15th year, educates visitors about rock music through exhibits, community events, and education programs that have engaged over 8 million visitors. It offers various educational outreach programs for schools, including on-site and virtual classes. The museum also houses an extensive collection of rock artifacts and puts on special exhibits. It is opening a new library and archives facility to provide further resources for scholars and students.
Fashion museums around the world provide insights into the history and culture of fashion through their rotating exhibitions and permanent collections. Notable fashion museums highlighted include the Kobe Fashion Museum in Japan, Tassen Museum Hendrikje in Amsterdam known for its bag collection, Museo Salvatore Ferragamo in Florence focusing on the footwear of celebrities, and Museo de la Moda in Santiago, Chile as the only fashion museum in South America. These museums aim to make fashion accessible to various audiences and provide cultural context for the styles on display.
Charles Nivens is an American artist living in Carrollton, Georgia who has over 40 years of professional experience as a painter, with his work exhibited across the U.S. and abroad. Nivens is praised as a brilliant colorist who combines form, line and stroke in an endless display of anxious movements that capture moments in time, as seen in his extraordinary Jazz painting series. The artist is self-taught but devoted to discipline as well as impulse, producing vibrant works directly on canvas through spontaneous techniques.
This article provides summaries of two current exhibitions at the Fuller Craft Museum - the 2014 Biennial Members Exhibition and Crafting A Collection, which highlights recent acquisitions. The Members Exhibition, juried by Arthur Dion, features works by 47 artists using various media including woodworking, fiber arts, metalsmithing, ceramics, painting, drawing, photography and kinetic sculpture. A few works are described in more detail, including Alan Weinstein's marble sculpture "Kong" and David A. Lang's kinetic piece "Knockabout". The acquisitions exhibition highlights the museum's growing collection and importance of collecting to a non-profit institution.
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The Greater Richmond community is invited to attend the Community Conversations series to engage with fellow Richmonders in a dialogue about the region’s past and how that past can positively shape our collective future.
This year, the Valentine will partner with TMI and Richmond magazine, as well as many other community organizations to present public discussions about sustainability issues in the Richmond area. Each conversation will feature a panel of local experts that can best represent the given topic and the timely issues surrounding that topic.
All Community Conversations are free and open to the public.
Community Conversations Dates & Topics:
Transportation
Tuesday, October 6, 2015, 6-8 pm
Housing
Tuesday, November 3, 2015, 6-8 pm
Historic Preservation
Tuesday, January 5, 2016, 6-8 pm
Urban Farming
Tuesday, February 2, 2016, 6-8 pm
Recycling
Tuesday, March 1, 2016, 6-8 pm
Public Spaces (Including the James River)
Tuesday, April 5, 2016, 6-8 pm
The events will be held at the Valentine in the Multi-Purpose Room located on the lower level.
Parking is available in the Valentine's lot located off of 10th Street. The entrance is located between Clay and Marshall streets.
For more information, contact (804) 649-0711 ext. 301.
What is a MEST?
MESTs are groups of museum staff members organized by region in order to be most effective for local disaster planning and response.
Who are the MEST Members?
MESTs are made up of staff members from museums, libraries and archives within a defined region. Directors, curators, facilities managers, and security staff have all been a part of active MESTs.
When do MESTs React?
In a localized emergency involving one or several museums in the immediate area, the local MEST members have the best knowledge of what the museum(s) have and needs, and what is available in the local area.
What do they do?
• Learn local emergency procedures; involve emergency management officials from local level
• Assist each other with disaster plan preparation if needed
• Determine local resources for disaster planning and recovery; coordinate usage of those resources to benefit all local sites
• Find speakers or instructors to come and offer training opportunities related to disaster planning
• Set up communication between all local sites, for both ongoing and emergency support
• Visit local sites at each meeting so all members are familiar with a museum’s layout in case their help is needed in an emergency
For additional resources, visit: http://c.ymcdn.com/sites/www.vamuseums.org/resource/resmgr/Toolkits/MEST_Toolkit.pdf
MADE in CHURCH HILL
January 22-June 28, 2015
A collaborative exhibition involving a variety of local cultural and educational institutions brings to light the history and current challenges facing Church Hill from the perspective of its residents.
Please join us for a reception to celebrate the grand opening of the inaugural exhibition in the new Stettinius Community Galleries.
Thursday, January 22, 2015
6:00-8:00 p.m.
Free community event.
RSVP by January 8, 2015
(804) 649-0711 ext. 339 or RSVP@thevalentine.org
Accomplishing our goals doesn't have to be an uphill battle. The Valentine is fortunate to have the support of generous corporations, foundations and individuals who bring success to our mission. We invite you to become our partner as we continue to preserve and interpret the history of the Greater Richmond region. Supporting the Valentine is easy and can be accomplished in a variety of ways.
The Valentine is located in the historic Court End neighborhood in downtown Richmond, Virginia. Anchored by the 1812 John Wickham House, the museum offers self-guided exhibition galleries, the Edward V. Valentine Sculpture Studio, a research library (by appointment only), a museum store and cafe (Monday - Friday only; indoor and outdoor seating).
The Valentine Richmond History Center - Strategic Plan 2014Domenick Casuccio
The Valentine Richmond History Center developed a new strategic plan in 2014 as it was completing renovations and reopening its museum building. The planning process involved staff, trustees, and community members. The plan outlines strategic principles to guide decisions, including making the History Center campus visible and vital, strengthening its voice in community conversations, and ensuring long-term sustainability. Key recommendations include improving wayfinding, creating memorable visitor experiences, expanding outreach and programming, growing membership and fundraising, and better aligning collections and technology with the mission.
Marketing Communications Director with more than 10 years experience developing and implementing strategic marketing and branding efforts, managing public relations efforts and handling media relations in the nonprofit healthcare industry and the arts and cultural community. Proven ability to design and lead collaborative initiatives that positively impact an organization’s visibility, strategic direction and financial performance. Creative and strategic thinker who is able to handle all aspects of public relations operations with a focus on goals, relationships and outcomes.
The document provides guidance on marketing a new exhibition by outlining key steps to create a timeline, style guide, and public relations plan in the year leading up to the opening. It recommends inviting members, donors, partners and media to the opening event and using various media like social media, newsletters, mailings and more to advertise the exhibition and accomplish marketing goals. The focus is on determining the target audience and how to reach them through traditional and non-traditional media sources.
2013 Altria CreateAthon Presentation - Valentine Richmond History CenterDomenick Casuccio
The document provides information for developing a brand architecture and marketing communication strategy for promoting a "This is Richmond, VA" exhibit. It includes defining the brand assets, personality, guardrails, and essence for the Valentine Richmond History Center. It then outlines a multi-pronged communication strategy involving connecting the brand to local businesses and universities, creating co-created exhibit elements, and celebrating with a kick-off event and future quarterly events. The goal is to increase awareness, participation, and engagement with the exhibit through an integrated campaign bringing the brand's personality and Richmond's history to life.
The mission of the Richmond History Center is to engage, educate, and challenge a diverse audience by collecting, preserving, and interpreting Richmond's history.
The history of the institution begins with Mann S. Valentine, Jr., the museum’s founder, who made his fortune with the creation and production of Valentine’s Meat Juice, a health tonic made from pure beef juice. As did many men of his era, Mann collected artifacts. His collection may have begun, as rumored, with a cigar box filled with arrowheads, but it soon grew to comprise hundreds of objects.
Mann shared his love of history with his brother, renowned sculptor Edward V. Valentine. Mann laid the foundation for the museum in 1892; when he died in 1893, he provided the original bequest for the Valentine Museum, leaving his personal collection of art and artifacts and the 1812 Wickham House.
The Valentine Museum, the first private museum in the City of Richmond, opened in 1898; Edward Valentine served as its first president from its opening until his death in 1930. In his own will, he left an incredible collection of his sculpture, papers, furniture and memorabilia to the museum that still bears his family name.
Over time, the institution has evolved from a general art and history museum to one focusing on the life and history of Richmond, Virginia. For more than 100 years, the Richmond History Center has collected, preserved and interpreted the materials of Richmond's life and history. Through its collections, exhibitions and programs it reflects and interprets the broad issues and diverse communities which define the history of Richmond and its surrounding counties. The History Center is the only institution in the city committed solely to this mission.
The Richmond History Center offers major changing exhibitions, which focus on American urban and social history, costumes, decorative arts and architecture. The History Center includes the stately 1812 Wickham House, a National Historic Landmark and outstanding example of neoclassical architecture featuring rare wall paintings.
Community Conversation - Discussing Transportation on Broad StreetDomenick Casuccio
Join us as we collaborate with Richmond Magazine, TMI Consulting Inc., the Future of Richmond's Past and local restaurants to offer our next series of "Community Conversations." Each month we will discuss a locale in the city spanning Shockoe Bottom to the Boulevard. This month’s focus, Broad Street, will feature Susan Winiecki, editor of Richmond Magazine and chair of the largest one-day event along Broad Street, as its panelist.
This will be the fourth iteration of the "Community Conversations" series. The purpose of the series is to engage the community in a dialogue about the region’s past and how that past can positively shape our collective future. The more people that join in the conversation, the more productive our efforts become, and the easier it will be for everyone to see ourselves in the history of the region.
Free and open to the public.
For information, call (804) 649-0711 ext. 322
2014 Schedule
Shockoe Bottom's Future - January 7, 6-8pm at Arcadia
Monroe Park - February 4, 6-8pm at The Nile
Riverfront Development - March 4, 6-8pm at F.W. Sullivan's Canal Bar & Grill
Transportation on Broad Street - April 1, 6-8pm at Mama J's Kitchen
Up and Down the Boulevard - May 1, 6-8pm in the Claiborne Robertson Room at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
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Join us as we collaborate with Richmond Magazine, TMI Consulting Inc., the Future of Richmond's Past and local restaurants to offer our next series of "Community Conversations." For this final conversation, participants will discuss the changes and major events that occurred along the Boulevard with Tina Eshleman, managing editor of Richmond Magazine and Arts and Entertainment section editor.
This will be the fourth iteration of the "Community Conversations" series. The purpose of the series is to engage the community in a dialogue about the region’s past and how that past can positively shape our collective future. The more people that join in the conversation, the more productive our efforts become, and the easier it will be for everyone to see ourselves in the history of the region.
Free and open to the public.
For information, call (804) 649-0711 ext. 322
2014 Schedule
Shockoe Bottom's Future - January 7, 6-8pm at Arcadia
Monroe Park - February 4, 6-8pm at The Nile
Riverfront Development - March 4, 6-8pm at F.W. Sullivan's Canal Bar & Grill
Transportation on Broad Street - April 1, 6-8pm at Mama J's Kitchen
Up and Down the Boulevard - May 1, 6-8pm in the Claiborne Robertson Room at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
Join us as we collaborate with Richmond Magazine, TMI Consulting Inc., the Future of Richmond's Past and local restaurants to offer our next series of "Community Conversations." Each month we will discuss a locale in the city spanning Shockoe Bottom to the Boulevard. This month’s featured panelist, Harry Kollatz, Jr., a senior writer with Richmond Magazine and author of two books on Richmond history: Richmond Ragtime and True Richmond Stories, will join attendants for a conversation about Monroe Park.
This will be the fourth iteration of the "Community Conversations" series. The purpose of the series is to engage the community in a dialogue about the region’s past and how that past can positively shape our collective future. The more people that join in the conversation, the more productive our efforts become, and the easier it will be for everyone to see ourselves in the history of the region.
Free and open to the public.
For information, call (804) 649-0711 ext. 322
2014 Schedule
Shockoe Bottom's Future - January 7, 6-8pm at Arcadia
Monroe Park - February 4, 6-8pm at The Nile
Riverfront Development - March 4, 6-8pm at F.W. Sullivan's Canal Bar & Grill
Transportation on Broad Street - April 1, 6-8pm at Mama J's Kitchen
Up and Down the Boulevard - May 1, 6-8pm in the Claiborne Robertson Room at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
Community Conversation - Discussing Riverfront DevelopmentDomenick Casuccio
Join us as we collaborate with Richmond Magazine, TMI Consulting Inc., the Future of Richmond's Past and local restaurants to offer our next series of "Community Conversations." Each month we will discuss a locale in the city spanning Shockoe Bottom to the Boulevard. This month’s conversation on the Riverfront Development will include Jack Cooksey, executive editor for Richmond Magazine and an avid user of the James River Park System’s running and biking trails, as the featured panelist.
This will be the fourth iteration of the "Community Conversations" series. The purpose of the series is to engage the community in a dialogue about the region’s past and how that past can positively shape our collective future. The more people that join in the conversation, the more productive our efforts become, and the easier it will be for everyone to see ourselves in the history of the region.
Free and open to the public.
For information, call (804) 649-0711 ext. 322
2014 Schedule
Shockoe Bottom's Future - January 7, 6-8pm at Arcadia
Monroe Park - February 4, 6-8pm at The Nile
Riverfront Development - March 4, 6-8pm at F.W. Sullivan's Canal Bar & Grill
Transportation on Broad Street - April 1, 6-8pm at Mama J's Kitchen
Up and Down the Boulevard - May 1, 6-8pm in the Claiborne Robertson Room at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
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1. TIMELINESPRING/SUMMER 2015
Classical Allure
Kristen Stewart, Nathalie L. Klaus Curator
of Costume and Textiles, delivers an inside
look into the creation of her first exhibition
at the Valentine.
Community Conversations
Series participants enjoy discussions with fellow
attendees and to hear from various speakers
who share both the charm and challenges of
those communities.
Beard Wars
One hundred fifty years since Civil War generals
enhanced their wartime visages with whiskers,
facial hair is back in a big way. This photography
exhibition faces off portraits of Civil War generals
against those of RVA Beard League members.
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O
ver the past several months, I have had the great pleasure
of mining the Valentine’s remarkable Costume and Textile
Collection for antiquity-inspired treasures. What I have
found is a rich collection of styles and stories: reflections of the
past, glimmers of the future, evidence that the echoing influence
of ancient Greece and Rome plays a dynamic role in the tradition,
evolution, and re-invention of Richmond. Just as Thomas Jefferson’s
neoclassical vision for Virginia’s Capitol building intersects with the
changing sculptural landscape of Richmond’s Capitol Square, the
classical ideals on which the city were founded have evolved to serve
the changing face of Richmond.
Tasked with determining an exhibition theme with little more than a
cursory familiarity with the collection, I turned to a reliable source:
the birthplace of Western civilization. The theme for Classical Allure:
Richmond Style was inspired by The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s
2003 exhibition, Goddess: The Classical Mode. As Goddess proposed,
many of the most iconic looks in fashion history bear marks of the
influence of ancient Greek and Roman dress. As the Valentine’s
vast Costume and Textile Collection confirmed, this influence spans
from haute couture to ready-to-wear in examples both beautiful
and storied. In addition to showcasing objects from the permanent
collection, Classical Allure has created opportunities for collecting
new acquisitions that reflect both the high style and the diversity
of Richmond today.
Complementing the costume and textile objects is a rich selection
of material from the Archives and General Collections. The Baader-
Meinhof phenomenon (the experience of encountering a new piece
of information or point of view and then seeing the same subject
everywhere) may have been at work when Meg Hughes, Curator
of Archives, stumbled across a charming image in The Black Swan:
The Magazine of Virginia (June 1930) of barefooted dancers from
Richmond’s Tray-Boy Studio dressed in gauzy nymph-like gowns
(shown to the right). David Voelkel, Elise H. Wright Curator of
General Collections, dove into the general collections, uncovering
classically-inspired gems and relevant Richmond stories. One
favorite decorative arts discovery is a pair of neoclassical vases
(ca. 1820) ornamented with elegant goddess-like figures. These
vases were used at Hickory Hill, the home of William Fanning
Wickham (1793–1880), eldest son of John Wickham (1763–1839)
and his first wife, Mary Smith Fanning (1775–1799). The vases’
purchase was funded through the generosity of Nathalie L. Klaus.
Preparation for this exhibition has provided me with a wonderful
opportunity to work in collaboration with my colleagues at the
Valentine, as well as with an amazing network of Richmond-based
talent and institutions. Artist Nancy Beck, art handler Josh Aubry,
conservator Russell Bernabo, and many others who contributed to
the success of the This is Richmond, Virginia exhibition are back at the
Valentine adding their talents to Classical Allure. Collaborations with
the VCU Department of Fashion and with Richmond magazine are
expanding the reach of the resources of this collection and inspiring
the next generation of designers and fashion scholars. Thanks to the
contributions of these and many others, the new Nathalie L. Klaus
and Reynolds Family Galleries will open to reveal the classical allure
of Richmond style.
Classical Allure is made possible in part by the generous underwriting
of the Elizabeth G. Schneider Charitable Trust, the Klaus Family and
the Richard S. Reynolds Foundation.
Kristen Stewart joined the Valentine
in September 2014 as the Nathalie L. Klaus
Curator of the Costume and Textile Collection.
Classical Allure: Richmond Style
A Curator’s Perspective
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MEMBERSHIP &
ANNUAL GIVING UPDATE
Join
There’s no better time to become a member
of the Valentine!
For as little as $25, you can be among the first to experience the
new Nathalie L. Klaus and Reynolds Family Galleries opening in
May. While you’re here, don’t miss our This is Richmond, Virginia
exhibition and the revolving Stettinius Community Galleries
exhibitions, both of which already opened recently to
rave reviews.
Your annual membership grants you free admission and parking
at the Valentine and to the 1812 John Wickham House. Members
also enjoy discounts at the new Valentine Store and at Sally Bell’s
Kitchen, in addition to discounted tours.
The Valentine has welcomed more than 200 new members
so far this year. Join them and become a member today!
So how do you inspire Richmond stories today?
Your membership and annual support ensure the collection, preservation, interpretation and sharing of
all our stories will continue for generations. To inspire and join, please use the enclosed envelope or
call (804) 649-0711 ext. 325.
Thank you for strengthening our city with your
membership and annual gifts!
Support
Your membership and annual gifts …
• Help us educate more than 14,000 school children in our
hands-on Richmond programs
• Preserve and interpret the South’s largest Costume
and Textile Collection
• Collect and care for 1.6 million objects that tell
Richmond stories
• Connect people and places with today’s important issues
through Community Conversations and our Stettinius
Community Galleries exhibitions
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THECALENDAR
Museum Exhibitions
This is Richmond, Virginia
Ongoing in the Main Gallery
Explore Richmond’s complex
history and countless stories
through five themes: Why the fall
line? Where do we live? What do
we produce? Who has a voice?
and What do we value?
Edward V. Valentine
Sculpture Studio
Ongoing in the Valentine Garden
A prominent sculptor, Valentine’s
works include the Recumbent Lee
statue and the statue of Thomas
Jefferson at The Jefferson Hotel.
A visit to his restored studio offers
a glimpse into the mind of the artist
and into his times.
Signs in the Times
Ongoing on the Gray
Family Terrace
Vintage neon signs from Richmond
businesses illustrate commercial
growth and advertising trends,
as do other artifacts mounted
outdoors on the Gray
Family Terrace.
Made in Church Hill
On view in the Stettinius
Community Galleries
through June 28
A collaborative exhibition involving
a variety of local cultural and
educational institutions brings
to light the history and current
challenges facing Church Hill from
the perspective of its residents.
Beard Wars
On view on the Lower Level
through November 30
On view during the final year
of the American Civil War’s
sesquicentennial commemoration,
Beard Wars features local
photographer Terry Brown’s
portraits of members of the RVA
Beard League, inspired by images
of Civil War generals in the
Valentine’s collection.
Classical Allure:
Richmond Style
On view in the Klaus &
Reynolds Family Galleries
May 3, 2015–January 31, 2016
For the inaugural exhibition of the
new Nathalie L. Klaus and Reynolds
Family Galleries, the Valentine
introduces classically-inspired
treasures from its remarkable
costume and textile collection.
The exhibition explores themes
personified by Libertas, Ceres,
Virtus and Aeternitas, the four
Roman goddesses that adorn
the Virginia state seal, in an
examination of the classical forms
that endure in Richmond fashion.
In Gear: Richmond Cycles
On view in the Stettinius
Community Galleries
August, 2015–January, 2016
A uniquely Valentine take on the
history of cycling in Richmond from
the 19th century to the present day.
Creating History: The
Valentine Family and the
Creation of a Museum
Ongoing on the 2nd floor of the
1812 John Wickham House
This exhibition illustrates how
every person creates, through
personal experience, his or her
own usable history. Explore the
Valentine family’s collecting
enterprises, Valentine’s Meat Juice,
and ways in which the Valentine’s
interpretation of Richmond’s
history has evolved.
1812 John
Wickham House
Ongoing
A National Historic Landmark,
the home allows guests to explore
aspects of life in the early–19th
century. The home was purchased
by Mann S. Valentine II, and in
1898 became the first home of the
Valentine Museum.
Guided tours offered
10:30 am–4 pm Tuesday–Saturday
and 12:30–4 pm on Sunday
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Alleys and Parks of the Fan
May 2, 10 am–12 pm
Ironfronts to High Rises:
The Sky’s the Limit
May 3, 2–4 pm
City Center Walks
May5–Sept.5andSept.19–26,10–11:30am
Barton Heights
May 9, 10 am–12 pm
Hollywood Cemetery
May 10, 2–4 pm
Highlights of Hollywood
May 14, 6–7:30 pm
History Hounds Explore Church Hill
May 16, 10 am–12 pm
Canal Boats and Cobblestones
May 17, 2–4 pm
Hollywood Cemetery: The Civil War
May 23, 2–4 pm
Capitol Square:
Jefferson, Washington and Spielberg
May 24, 2–4 pm
Forest Hill
June 6, 10 am–12 pm
Highlights of the Lower Fan
June 7, 2–4 pm
Highlights of Hollywood
June 11, 6–7:30 pm
Windsor Farms (bicycle tour)
June 13, 10 am–12 pm
Hollywood Cemetery
June 14, 2–4 pm
The Murals and History of
Jackson Ward
June 20, 10 am–12 pm
Oregon Hill
June 21, 2–4 pm
History Hounds Explore Bryan Park
June 27, 10 am–12 pm
I Know Richmond (bus tour)
July 4, 1–4 pm
Capitol Square:
Jefferson, Washington and Spielberg
July 5, 2–4 pm
Highlights of Hollywood
July 9, 6–7:30 pm
Byrd Park and the Carillon
(bicycle tour)
July 11, 10 am–12 pm
Hollywood Cemetery
July 12, 2–4 pm
Carytown and the Byrd Theatre
July 19, 2–4 pm
History Hounds Explore
Hollywood Cemetery
July 25, 10 am–12 pm
Shockoe Bottom
July 26, 2–4 pm
For additional dates, tour
descriptions and starting locations,
visit richmondhistorytours.com
Exclusive Member Preview Reception
Classical Allure: Richmond Style
Sunday, May 3, 2015, 12–2 pm
To join, please use the enclosed envelope
or contact (804) 649-0711 ext. 325
Community Conversation:
Barton Heights
Tuesday, May 5, 2015, 6–8 pm
(walking tour on May 9)
Investigating the Archives
with Meg Hughes
Wednesday, May 20, 2015, 12–1:30 pm
Lunch provided by Sally Bell’s Kitchen
For 1898 Society Members only. To RSVP,
contact Sarah Kim (804) 649-0711 ext. 302
May
June
July
Programs and Events
Family Program:
Classic Richmond (Ages 7–11)
Saturday, June 6, 2015, 10–11 am
$10 per child and adult pair, $8 for members
(registration required)
Homeschool Program:
Flying the Flag (Ages 5–8)
Tuesday, September 15, 2015, 10–11 am
$8 per child and adult pair, $5 for members
(registration required)
Family Program: Gearing Up
and Heading Out (Ages 5–9)
Saturday, September 12, 2015, 10–11am
$10 per child and adult pair, $8 for members
(registration required)
Homeschool Program:
Classical Architecture in Richmond’s
Court End (Ages 8–10)
Tuesday, October 6, 2015, 10–11 am
$8 per child and adult pair, $5 for members
(registration required)
Community Conversation:
Forest Hill
Tuesday, June 2, 2015, 6–8 pm
(walking tour on June 6)
11th Annual Richmond History
Makers Celebration
Tuesday, October 20, 2015, 6–8:30 pm
For tickets and information on this year’s
honorees, visit richmondhistorymakers.com
TOURS
Richmond History Tours are presented by Bon Secours Richmond Health System, Hollywood Cemetery and Richmond Region Tourism.
Don’t miss our Hollywood Cemetery
and City Center walking tours!
Historic Cemeteries (bus tour)
May 25, 1–5 pm
The Museum District
May 31, 2–4 pm
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Walk, Ride and Play at the Valentine
Community Conversations: Changing Neighborhoods
While the Valentine’s Richmond History Tours have always been
a great way to educate residents and visitors about the city’s rich
history, we are excited to introduce a few new tours that should
pique the interests of even the most knowledgeable Richmonders.
Sometimes murals literally appear overnight in Richmond and where
better to look at art, architecture and history than in Jackson Ward.
Join us on the Murals and History of Jackson Ward walking tour to see
how artists have contributed to this vibrant neighborhood.
Also “springing” up are an increasing number of local breweries.
Our Richmond’s Beer Industry bus tour will focus not only on local
breweries but also on the history of beer brewing in Richmond and
the local farms that contribute to this trend.
During this year’s Community Conversations series, the Valentine,
along with Richmond magazine, Housing Opportunities Made
Equal (HOME) and TMI Consulting, looks at changing Richmond
neighborhoods, in particular Highland Park, Church Hill,
Manchester, Carver, Barton Heights and Forest Hill. Neighborhoods
were chosen from census data compiled by HOME.
Series participants enjoy discussions with fellow attendees and
to hear from various speakers who share both the charm and
challenges of those communities.
Each Community Conversation is followed by a bus or walking tour
of the neighborhood, offering a tangible connection to the history
and growth of the area. The exhibition Made in Church Hill, on view
in the Stettinius Community Galleries, complements the series by
featuring oral histories and images of longtime Church Hill residents.
While each neighborhood has characteristic architecture, retail,
restaurants and parks, it is the people and stories that capture
the unique nature of each area. In addition to collecting fondest
memories such as “Eating Alamo in Chimborazo Park with Dorothy,
who would later be my wife” and “Santa breakfast at Firehouse 15
The city is abuzz with excitement about Richmond’s hosting the
2015 Road World Cycling Championships, and we will also be
“gearing” up with bike tours of Windsor Farms, Byrd Park and
the Carillon.
Not to be forgotten are the youngest of our visitors who have
extra time and energy to expend in the summer. For them, we offer
summer tours and programs on topics ranging from artifacts and
historic homes to neon lights and figures of freedom. If your “child”
has four paws, join us for our History Hounds tours featuring Bryan
Park, Forest Hill, Hollywood Cemetery and Church Hill.
Additional information about our public programs and tours
is available at thevalentine.org.
restaurant,” the Valentine is asking participants what they think the
museum should collect that best represents the neighborhood. From
oral histories to porch rails and bar stools, residents can help guide
the Valentine to preserve Richmond’s history.
The Community Conversations series is presented in partnership with
the Robins Foundation.
Join us for the two remaining Community Conversations
this season on May 5 and June 2.
MURALS&HISTORY
OF JACKSON WARD
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Beard Wars
The 1898 Society:
New Lunch and Lecture Series
The 1898 Society is the Valentine’s planned giving society.
A planned gift is a simple and effective way to ensure that the
Valentine is here for future generations.
Bequests serve the institution in a variety of ways, based upon
the wishes of the donor.
The Valentine is fortunate to have a solid group of donors who
are taking advantage of this thoughtful and forward-thinking way
to protect and preserve Richmond’s stories.
As a thank you to the 1898 Society and as an opportunity to
engage others, the Valentine is proud to launch our new
1898 Society Lunch and Lecture Series.
Investigating the Archives with Meg Hughes
Lunch provided by Sally Bell’s Kitchen
Wednesday, May 20
12–1:30 pm
Limited parking adjacent to the museum.
If you have questions about the 1898 Society or this event, please
call Sarah Kim, Deputy Director, at (804) 649-0711 ext. 302
or skim@thevalentine.org.
The American Civil War (1861–1865) coincided with a rise in the
popularity of men’s full facial hair during the mid-19th century.
Contemporary photography captured men’s experimentation with
an endless variety of styles, including mustaches, muttonchops,
underbeards and sideburns.
One hundred fifty years since Civil War generals enhanced their
wartime visages with whiskers, facial hair is back in a big way. Men’s
fashion is seeing resurging interest in beards and mustaches. With
this rising popularity, the Valentine has partnered with Terry Brown
and the RVA Beard League to present Beard Wars. This photography
exhibition faces off portraits of Civil War generals against those of
League members.
Founded in 2011, the RVA Beard League is a collection of facial hair
aficionados who are committed not simply to style but to community
involvement. Not limited to men, the organization includes the
RVA Beard League Whiskerinas, female members who create
artificial beards. The League’s more than 200 members serve as
“RVAmbassadors,” who volunteer widely in the city and compete
nationally. Its annual Mid-Atlantic Beard and ’Stache Championships
is a popular showdown that benefits a local charity.
Complementing Beard Wars are shaving accessories and other
objects from the Valentine collection. A mid-19th century
taxidermied ram’s head snuff mull, or humidor, greets visitors in
the Klaus Lobby.
Beard Wars is on view through November 30 on the Valentine’s
Lower Level. This exhibition is made possible through the generous
support of Tom and Wendy Rosenthal, with additional support by
Richmond Camera.
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On February 6, the James Beard Foundation announced the five
recipients of its 2015 America’s Classics Award presented by Brand
USA. The America’s Classics Award is given to restaurants that
have timeless appeal and are beloved for quality food that reflects
the character of their community. This year’s honorees will be
celebrated at the 25th anniversary James Beard Foundation Awards
presented by Lexus at Lyric Opera of Chicago.
“In an ever-changing culinary landscape, our Foundation is proud
to honor those whose restaurants have stood the test of time,”
said Susan Ungaro, president of the James Beard Foundation. “Our
honorees, hailing from different cities around the country, have the
unique ability to bring neighborhoods together as they celebrate the
authentic and unique flavors of America’s food scene.”
About Sally Bell’s Kitchen
Sarah Cabell Jones met Elizabeth Lee Milton
at the Richmond Exchange for Woman’s Work.
Founded in 1883, the Richmond Exchange
sold handmade goods produced by women.
Jones and Milton opened Sally Bell’s Kitchen
(then called Sarah Lee Kitchen) in 1924.
By 1985, Martha Crowe Jones, the third-
generation family proprietor, had taken the reins. Each generation
of Jones women has proved faithful stewards of this beacon of
female entrepreneurship.
Sally Bell’s is a take-away operation. Step to the counter and order
a chicken salad or egg salad sandwich, among other options. The
counterwoman will hand over your prize in a white pasteboard
box, tied with twine. Inside will be a paper cup of potato salad or
macaroni salad, a deviled egg half wrapped in tissue, a cheese wafer
crowned with a pecan and a cupcake enrobed in glaze. All will taste
like someone’s grandmother made them. Nine decades after it first
opened, Sally Bell’s still excels at handmade goods, prepared by
industrious women.
Sally Bell’s Kitchen operates a lunch counter in the Valentine Garden
in addition to their Grace Street location. Lunch is available
Monday–Friday, 11 am–2 pm.