Not a snowflake in sight, but the semester began with a flurry of activity!
The exhibit titled A Marriage of Art and Math: Artwork Inspired by Dual Platonic Solids, on view through April 23, was installed January 26 with the assistance of our J-term intern, Eva Greene (image above left). In February, museum staff installed the exhibit titled Andrea Sulzer: here with you, on view through April 23, featuring artwork by Hollins’ 2023 Frances Niederer Artist-in-Residence (image above center). Our third changeover in two months is the installation of the exhibition titled Suzanne Schireson: Aftercare, and the accompanying “Makeshift MakerSpace.” Aftercare opened March 9, and while visiting Roanoke for a lecture and opening reception, the artist spent time with a number of art classes and provided students with a gallery walk-through of the exhibit (image above right).
Upcoming programs:
Wednesday, March 29, 6pm with reception to follow: Conversation with Artist Mark Reynolds and Mathematician Dr. Stephen Wassell. This program is in conjunction with the exhibition A Marriage of Art and Math: Artwork Inspired by Dual Platonic Solids and is sponsored in part by the city of Roanoke through the Roanoke Arts Commission.
Thursday, May 4, 5pm with reception to follow: Opening Reception for 2023 Senior Art Majors Exhibition.
Upcoming exhibitions:
2023 Senior Art Majors Exhibition: May 4-28, 2023
Reunion: Class of 1973: May 18 - June 4, 2023
The Eleanor D. Wilson Museum is one of 700 academic museums across the United States. We are situated on the campus of Hollins University, located on the edge of Roanoke and Botetourt counties, and we are committed to our public both on and off campus. We strive to offer educational and provocative exhibits that contribute to the arts community in the Roanoke Valley and beyond. Admission is ALWAYS free. We hope to see you soon!
Hollins University has updated its Culture of Care and masks are now optional when you visit the Eleanor D. Wilson Museum.
Sincerely,
The Staff of the Eleanor D. Wilson Museum
Jenine Culligan, Director
Laura Carden, Visitor Services and Program Coordinator
Janet Carty, Preparator
Laura Jane Ramsburg, Assistant Director
