Oct 24 Friday
The exhibition, Yoko Ono: Passages and Wishes, will be on view at Westminster College’s Foster Art Gallery from Monday, September 1 through Friday, October 24. Curated by Kevin Concannon and John Noga, the exhibition invites visitors into a deeply personal and participatory experience with Ono’s powerful message of peace, imagination and action.
Kevin Concannon, Yoko Ono scholar and professor emeritus at Virginia Tech, will deliver a free public lecture at 5:30 pm. Thursday, September 4, in the Witherspoon Maple Room in McKelvey Campus Center. A gallery reception in the Foster Art Gallery will follow from 6:30 to 8:30 pm.
A central feature of the exhibition is the interactive, instructional work WISH TREE, where visitors are encouraged to write their personal wishes for peace on tags and hang them from the tree. At the close of the exhibition, these wishes will be returned to the artist and continue on in connection with Ono’s work, IMAGINE PEACE TOWER, in Reykjavik, Iceland.
The exhibition is free and open to the public.
Nov 06 Thursday
The Butler Institute of American Art presents Stroller Art, the first First Thursday of every month through November, 10:00 - 11:00 am. Join the Butler staff for an interactive gallery tour followed by an art activity! The program is intended for infants up to 24 months old with a parent or caregiver. This program encourages learning through art viewing and art making. More information at butlerart.com.
Nov 13 Thursday
The Butler Institute of American Art presents Young Friends Adventure, the second Thursday of every month at 10:00am, through November. Join the Butler staff for an interactive gallery tour with illustrated books followed by an art activity! For children ages 2-5 years old with a parent or caregiver. This free program encourages looking, listening, learning, sharing, and artful fun. More information at butlerart.com.
Jan 15 Thursday
The Butler Institute of American Art presents Senior Art & Learn, the third Thursday of every month, through November. This free event is for adults 55+ who are interested in learning more about the art in our museum. Seniors will be led on a docent-guided tour of a featured exhibition that encourages “slow looking” and engagement. Seating available. More information at butlerart.com.
Registration required for breakfast - Contact Patti: 234-228-8526Please note: July’s program will be held on the 24th (fourth Thursday)
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