Guest speaker, Lea Stephenson, explores late nineteenth-century leaded glass in Newport, Rhode Island and the Aesthetic Movement. The early 1880s became a distinct era for American architects during which they emphasized the brilliant effects of contemporary glass, ranging from jewel-like materials to surfaces covered in floral motifs and patterns. She focuses on the surviving windows in Newport by two relatively unknown glass firms: D. Turno and S. Slack & Co. These companies worked closely with the architectural firm McKim, Mead & White, and served as close collaborators to provide light, color, and decorative patterns.

President’s Day Special Lecture: Washington's Mount Vernon & Its Objects

Monday, February 20 | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Free Event - Registration Requested

Get a glimpse into the lives and values of George and Martha Washington by exploring their Mount Vernon home and its furnishings with this special lecture by Jessie MacLeod, Associate Curator of Mount Vernon.

Classes & Workshops

Exploring Identity with Melissa Sutherland Moss

Saturday, February 4, 2023 | 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Free Event– Registration Required

Melissa Sutherland Moss is a Brooklyn based interdisciplinary artist whose work is dedicated to preserving and celebrating the histories of African and Caribbean experiences within contemporary media as well as exploring themes of fragility and diversity within the black community. In this workshop, Melissa Sutherland Moss will guide artistically-inclined young adults through her working process as participants create artwork exploring the themes of self-identity and reflection.

Artworks created during this workshop will be temporarily exhibited within the Biggs Museum as part of the Citywide Black History Celebration throughout February.

Teen & Adult Studio: Drawing Costumed Figures

Saturday, February 11, 2023 | 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

$25- Non-Members / $20 Members

Unleash your creativity with specialized studio sessions welcome to all skill levels. Learn about draping, shading, color, and form with live models dressed in costume during this month's studio.

Special Opportunity

Online Community Listening Session (via Zoom)

Thursday, February 9, 2023 | 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

As we envision the future of the museum, we need your help. Please join us via Zoom for an Online Community Listening Session where you will engage in interactive activities that give you the opportunity to share your feedback. The information we receive will help us reimagine the Museum space, and optimize the visitor experience.

As a thank you for your time, participants will receive a complimentary 1-year Dual Membership; valid for free admission, access to members only events, and 20 % program discounts for two adults.

Walk- In Community Programs

Community Art Workshop

Saturday, February 4, 2023 | 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Our refreshed art workshops offer fun for the whole family through hands-on art creation for all ages. Each month, these workshops will explore different themes and media to encourage an ongoing artistic journey for both children and adults. This month's project is: African Inspired Masks.

Spanish Language Family Programming

Saturday, February 4, 2023 | 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Extend the excitement of First Saturday for another day. Enjoy the museum with FREE admission and creative workshops with a twist. On Sundays we speak Spanish! That's right, the workshops and excursions will be offered in Spanish every Sunday.

The workshops offer fun for the whole family through manual arts for all ages. Each month, these workshops will explore different themes to foster an ongoing artistic journey for children and adults.

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