The Harnett Museum and Lora Robins Gallery are taking a little summer break [💥but we’ve got a few cool exceptions💥]! Big shoutout to everyone who stopped by to check out our exhibits and participate in our awesome programs. Thanks for hanging out with us!
Even though we won’t be having Apérifif today, don’t worry—there are still three chances to check out some awesome student-led talks at the museum! Hit up the link in our bio for dates and details!
🌍✨ Get ready to dive into the world of sustainability! Join us for an enlightening talk with Rob Andrejewski, director of sustainability, University of Richmond, who’s ready to share the scoop on how Virginia's very own resources were used for years to power our campus' heating and cooling systems. 💡❄️🔥
Let’s geek out about the intersection of nature and innovation and the Lora Robins Gallery natural sciences collection while we explore how our university is making strides toward a greener future! 🌱💚
📅 Mark your calendars and bring your friends! Let’s learn something new together! ✨
💥A big shoutout💥 to our awesome donors for being so generous on UR Giving Day! Your support really makes a difference for the University Museums, and we couldn’t be more thankful! 😍
Hey everyone! It’s day two of UR Giving Day, and we’re stoked! Swing by the University of Richmond Museums — that’s the Harnett Museum of Art and the Lora Robins Gallery — to check out our awesome exhibitions. We’ve got one of the coolest collections of natural science and fluorescent minerals around. Our spaces are super inviting, with fun interactive experiences and free programs for the community. Your generosity really helps us enhance the visual arts scene here in Richmond. If you can, think about dropping a gift our way, no matter the amount, to keep these fantastic opportunities rolling!
🎨✨ Ever wondered what treasures are hiding behind the scenes of our natural sciences collection? Join us for an exclusive talk with our collections curator! He'll share the stories of objects that rarely see the light of day!
Talk will take place in the Lora Robins Gallery, Boatwright Library.
The Joel and Lila Harnett Museum of Art is pleased to present a benefit print edition by Tanja Softić, celebrated printmaker and Tucker-Boatwright Professor of Art & Art History at the University of Richmond. The artist generously produced this edition of fifteen etchings to support the Harnett Museum and Print Study Center.
Link in bio for print information.
Drop in for a free coffee break with us tomorrow from 10 to 11 AM in the Harnett Museum, Modlin.
Enjoy three exhibitions and converse with colleagues, friends, and curators!
While our April 2 event is canceled, there are other opportunities to engage with the Harnett Museum this week, including a student-led tour of the "Black Work" exhibition at 4 pm today, and the "Abigail DeVille: A Mourning" exhibition on Saturday, April 4, at 2 pm.
Free and no registration needed!
Join Bosnian-American visual artist and art educator Tanja Softić for a printmaking demo!
Softić works in drawing, printmaking, painting, and photography, and is a Professor of Art Practice in the Department of Art and Art History at the University of Richmond.
Learn more at museums.richmond.edu
Thank you to everyone who joined us for Shaman Martha Wright's crystal meditation session, part of our series of events that promote Mindfulness in the Museum ✨