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June 2021
FIRST FRIDAY – WRECK ART
FIRST FRIDAY - FREE FRIDAY: WRECK ART When: First Friday of each month 6:00pm - 8:00pm, 6/4, 7/2, 8/6, 9/3, 10/1, 11/5 Cost: FREE Where: William King Museum of Art's Art Lab (upper level) First Friday at Art Lab means it’s time for WRECK ART, a free, creative and irreverent workshop that lets you put your own spin on reproductions of art in history. Masks and social distancing required in building. Registration is required as seating and supplies are limited.…
Find out more »August 2021
WKMA Brick Campaign
Create your own WKMA Legacy! William King Museum of Art’s campus is being renovated. First came the new Art Lab, and now the 20+ acre campus is being turned into a community park to promote healthy lifestyles for all ages. Given the extraordinary connection that most everyone has with this iconic place, WKMA is encouraging donors to associate their names (or those they wish to honor or remember) with our Brick Welcome Mats which will be located right below the…
Find out more »November 2021
2021 Mistletoe Market
$4.00 – $20.00
2021 Mistletoe Market November 4-7 Location: Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center**, in Abingdon, VA, just off Interstate 81 at Exit 14. Mistletoe Market is the region’s largest holiday shopping event and the biggest annual fundraiser for the William King Museum of Art! Proceeds from Mistletoe Market benefit curatorial and educational programming at William King Museum of Art. Tickets can be purchased online or at the door. A limited number of shoppers can enjoy a private shopping experience on November 4 with…
Find out more »November 2021 Family Day: Bernini and Family Coats of Arms
November 2021 Family Day: Bernini and Family Coats of Arms Saturday, November 13th, 1-4 PM FREE Located at William King Museum of Art on First Floor, Youth Education Create your own family coat of arms and participate in an activity-based gallery tour of Bernini and the Roman Baroque Family day is a monthly event that connects the local community to the museum. Family Day is a part of the Learning Families initiative at the WKMA, a set of programs…
Find out more »GRAND OPENING! Learning Families Imagination Studio: Inside the Circle
Learning Families Imagination Studio: Inside the Circle Grand Opening! Thursday November 18th, 5PM -7 PM Open during normal museum hours (Mon - Wed, Fri & Sat 10am - 5pm, Thurs 10am - 8pm, Sun 1pm - 5pm) Always FREE! The Learning Families Imagination Studio is a new space opening in the WKMA dedicated to free, interactive learning for children and families The Imagination Studio offers a participatory creative space for children and families to explore concepts relating to a current…
Find out more »December 2021
Deck the Halls!
Deck the Halls Thursday December 2nd 2021 5-7 PM FREE Located first floor Youth Education at WKMA Craft simplified recreations of traditional Southern Appalachian Christmas decor to get your home ready for the winter holiday season. Learn about local cultural history through artistic crafting that connects us to our past. Open to children, adults, and families. Visit the galleries while you’re here during Thursday late hours! RSVP online or by phone at (276) 628-5005 x 114.
Find out more »Mistletoe Market Designer Purse & More Raffle
$50.00 – $100.00
Mistletoe Market Designer Purse & More Raffle Raffle Drawing: Friday December 3, 2021 $50 =1 Ticket or $100 = 3 Tickets The raffle will take place at Mistletoe Market. • 25 Prizes, 25 Winners • 15 Designer Purses • Getaways • Jewelry • Gift Cards • & More! Each person will be assigned a number for the raffle, number will be emailed to you. If you do not receive a number within 24 hours,…
Find out more »December 2021 Family Day: Seasonal Traditions
December Family Day: Seasonal Traditions Saturday, Dec 11, 2021, 1-4 PM FREE Family day is a monthly event that connects the local community to the museum. Family Day is a part of the Learning Families initiative at the WKMA, a set of programs designed for parents and children to enjoy together. Family day includes an art activity and interactive kid-friendly gallery tour. Learn about Appalachian burial traditions in a positive light by creating an evergreen “grave blanket” bouquet for a…
Find out more »Elve’s Workshop
Elve’s Workshop December 18 2021, 11 AM-4 PM Non-Members: $5/child Members: FREE! It’s hard to get the perfect gift for everyone on your list... especially if you’re a kid! At the WKMA’s Elve’s Workshop, kids can craft artistic presents for friends and family while parents relax with hot cocoa. Kids (elves): craft holiday gifts and cards at three different stations Adults: sip hot chocolate and enjoy the art exhibits while your elves work Explore arts and crafts through holiday traditions.Don…
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