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June 2020
Lunch & Learn
Lunch & Learn: Figurative Sculpture with Lynn Price Join Lynn Price to learn about his journey into art and his creative studio practice as a resident artist in the Museum. Watch him bring realism to clay while he shares tips and tricks he has learned as a self-taught artist.
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Lunch & Learn
Lunch & Learn: Mixed Media Art Learn about the mixed media art and process of Margaret Gregg, one of our mixed media resident artists. You’ll also be provided information on a variety of mixed media materials and techniques to try at home.
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Lunch & Learn: Art Meets Science
Who says art and science are so different? “To develop a complete mind: Study the science of art; Study the art of science. Realize that everything connects to everything else.” -Leonardo da Vinci
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Lunch & Learn: Fiber/Textiles
Grab your favorite lunch and join us to see where process and concept collide in contemporary fiber and textile art.
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Lunch & Learn: Language and Art
“Protect me from what I want”...”Your body is a battleground”...”If I can’t have love, I’ll take sunshine.” Learn about about art featuring this and other text in this survey of text-focused art.
Find out more »Haunted Hill
FREE and open to the public Put on your favorite costume and join WKMA for an evening of tricks and treats at Abingdon’s favorite free family Halloween event! Haunted Hill is full of tricks and treats, including hayrides, costume contests, a scary movie, art projects, inflatables, and more! The event is FREE for the whole family.
Find out more »November 2020
Mistletoe Market Brunch
$35/person Kick off the biggest event of the holiday shopping season right with mimosas, brunch, and a sneak peek at WKMA’s Mistletoe Market! Be among the first to shop the region’s largest holiday market in style-- get your tickets to our Mistletoe Brunch today!
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Thursday, November 5 - 1 to 6 p.m. Friday, November 6 - 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, November 7 - 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, November 8 - 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. $6 for adults $4 for children ages 6-12 FREE for children 5 and under Mistletoe Market is the region’s largest holiday shopping event and the biggest annual fundraiser for the William King Museum of Art! Now in its 22nd year, highlights of the Market include…
Find out more »Santa Visits Mistletoe Market
Children are in for a treat during Mistletoe Market when Santa stops by to grant them all of their Christmas wishes! Be sure to write your holiday wish list (and check it twice!) and stop in to say hello to the jolliest elf this side of the North Pole! Free admission to the market for children 12 and under during Santa’s visit!
Find out more »Lunch & Learn: Women in Art
The canon of Western Art History remains male dominated. Even today, artists who are female face challenges of respect and representation. Learn about female artists who are pushing boundaries.
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