e-NEWS

MAY 2019

Spring is in full swing at Maryhill Museum of Art! Come see our new special exhibitions or enjoy one of our many educational programs. To help plan your visit, check out our new website, with enhanced mobile features and a handy calendar.

PROGRAMS & EVENTS

Mother's Day at Maryhill
Sunday, May 12 | all day

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 choice of drink) with lunch orders at Loïe’s Café.

Members' Appreciation Day
Saturday, May 18 | all day

We love our members and this is the day we celebrate them! It's also International Museum Day - a very fitting time to thank you for all you do to support Maryhill.

There's a lot going on, and we invite you to come out and explore. Drive the historic Maryhill Loops Road or take special guided tours of our garden, galleries and ranchlands. Want to learn more about how to care for your own collections? We've got you covered with a special presentation on that topic, led by our collections manager Anna Goodwin.

We will also dedicate our Westside Landscaping project and hold a meeting of the membership where you can learn about the many wonderful things happening at Maryhill.

At the end of the day, join us in the M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust Education Center for root beer floats, nibbles and wine from Maryhill Winery.

Click here for all the details including event times throughout the day.

This event is free for museum members. Please RSVP to 509-773-3733 ext. 20 or maryhill@maryhillmuseum.org. Not a yet a member? Click here to join today!

SAVE THE DATE!

STARRY NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM
Saturday, July 20 | 3 p.m. onwards

Reserve your spot now and plan to join us for an magical overnight campout and stargazing experience at Maryhill Museum of Art!

This family-friendly event features volunteers from Rose City Astronomers, who provide telescopes to give visitors awe-inspiring views of the summer night sky, as well as children’s telescopes to give little ones the same incredible views. The night includes a twilight conversation with Troy Carpenter from the Goldendale Observatory and storyteller Will Hornyak sharing a selection of star stories. Afternoon sun viewing with special filters is hosted by the Friends of Goldendale Observatory (starts at 3 p.m.).

Visitors who wish to stargaze without camping, are also welcome. Stargazing only is FREE on the grounds of the museum.

Cost for Tent or RV Campsite: $50 members | $60 non-members. Includes campsite in the gardens at Maryhill, and one (1) free admission to the museum for each member in your party. Tent and RV sites accommodate one tent or RV. Campers provide their own tents and camping gear. No cooking or fires permitted. There are no RV (electrical) hook-ups or showers. Deadline to register for tent or RV site is July 15. Click here to register online.

TANGO at MARYHILL
Saturday, May 25, June 29 & July 27 | 6 p.m.
We are excited to offer tango once again at Maryhill Museum of Art! Nowhere else is there a more inspiring view of the sky, mountains, hills and river - and TANGO! Come with a partner or solo. Light refreshments are included. Beginning, novice and more experienced dancers are invited to take a lesson prior to the milonga. Group Beginning/Intermediate Lesson is at 6 p.m.; milonga runs from 7 to 9 p.m. (Private lessons are available at 5 p.m. with advance arrangement. Email Hannah Grenfell at tangowithhannah@gmail.com for more information.) A special THANK YOU to our Tango sponsor, Charlie De La Chapelle.

Cost: $7 members / $10 non-members. Pre-registration preferred but not required. To register in advance, call 509.773.3733 ext. 25. To gain entry after hours, please use entrance to the Mary and Bruce Stevenson Wing just off the Cannon Power Plaza.

An outdoor Milonga is planned for September 14 with a live band (ticket price for the live band will be $20).

Photo by Bill Thorness.

SUMMER ART INSTITUTE:
From the Heart -- Storytelling & the Arts
July 22-26 | 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. dail

Storytelling is central to human experience – it’s how we explain and make sense of the world. This year discover the power of stories at Maryhill’s Summer Art Institute. This five-day intensive program will strengthen your knowledge of art while giving you strategies for using art as an effective mechanism for storytelling in the classroom. We will explore the art of print-making and book-making as a means to create visual stories and dip into storytelling in the performing arts. The Institute is led by Maryhill’s executive director, Colleen Schafroth, and features guest artists and presenters throughout the week. Extracurricular activities can include visits to artist’s studios and regional institutions.

Cost: $195 members / $215 non-members; to register use our convenient online form.
or, call 509 773-3733 or email education@maryhillmuseum.org.

Continuing Education Clock hours will be available at no additional cost through Washington State Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction. Three (3) credit hours will be available through Antioch University Seattle for an additional charge of $150.

Scholarship(s) are available through the Janet P. Swartz and Harriet G. Langfeldt Summer Art Institute Scholarship Fund. To learn more or apply, please email education@maryhillmuseum.org.

BECOME A MEMBER!

Make this the year you join Maryhill Museum of Art. Your membership supports exhibitions, programs and collections – in short, cultural enrichment for the entire Gorge region.

You will enjoy unlimited free admission, invitations to special events, discounts in the museum store and Loie’s: The Museum Café, and much more.

Individual memberships start at just $50 a year; we also offer a young adult membership for just $35. Become a Premier Member and show your support for Maryhill, while receiving free admission to more than 1,000 participating museums in North America!