Summer at Reynolda: 2021

Detail. James Smillie (1833–1909) after Thomas Cole (1801–1848), The Voyage of Life: Youth, 1854–1855. Engraving. Reynolda House Museum of American Art. Gift of Barbara B. Millhouse.

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Paul Cadmus: Etchings

Paul Cadmus mined New York’s parks, cafes, beaches, and gyms for his satirical views of society during the 1930s. Classically trained at the National Academy of Design, his work demonstrated the artist’s mastery of anatomy and perspective, but he applied these skills to the creation of a carnivalesque, at times grotesque, world. In his complex, multi-character images, his exaggerated, Mannerist figures engage in bacchanalian behavior that tips into satire. In quieter studies, the artist introduced a noted erotic charge that was unusual in early twentiethcentury American art. This exhibition is drawn from a private collection in Winston-Salem and sponsored by Bruce McLain.

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The Voyage of Life: Art, Allegory, and Community Response

In this exhibition, three centuries of American art will illuminate the chapters of every individual life. Works by artists including Lee Krasner, Robert Colescott, Keith Haring, Andy Warhol, Alice Neel, Romare Bearden, and Grant Wood will reveal critical moments in the voyage of life, with its heydays, rough patches, and new starts. Community members of all ages will make correlations between the art and their own experience, and these observational “stories” will accompany curatorial descriptions throughout the exhibition. In addition to works from Reynolda’s permanent collection, promised gifts will also be featured, demonstrating the Museum’s goal of increasing representation by artists of color, and select loans from Wake Forest University will complement Reynolda’s holdings, mirroring the city’s remarkable collecting legacy.

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The Charles H. Babcock, Jr. Arts and Community Initiative Endowment CONT R IBUTING SP ONSOR

Pam and Fred Kahl E XH IB IT ION PA RTNERS

Kaplan Early Learning Company Salem Funerals and Cremations

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Opening Celebration Weekend of Gratitude Museum members and Wake Forest faculty, staff, and students are invited to view the exhibition before it opens to the public on July 20. Advance registration encouraged.

While the state mandate for wearing masks outdoors has changed, we still encourage program participants in outdoor programs to be prepared to wear face coverings in the program area when social distancing might not be possible; some programs may require face coverings. Policies subject to change. Advance registration is required for all events. Visit reynoldahouse.org to view current policies and to register for events.

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Wellness Walking Tours Repeats on Tuesdays, July 27 (excludes July 6) 10 a.m. $10 Museum members, Friends of the Gardens, WFU faculty, staff, and students; $15 not-yet-members In-person, outdoors, weather permitting Explore the historic Reynolda estate on an outdoor walking tour. Visitors will enjoy a guided experience across the historic landscape with an emphasis on observation, mindfulness, and place history. Thanks to new ListenTalk mobile devices, guests will be able to use headsets to hear their tour guide. Technology provided by Art Bridges.

Tour departs from the gazebo in front of the museum’s main entrance and lasts between one hour and 90 minutes. Designed for adults; children ages 8 and up welcome.

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Getting “ArtCurious” with Jennifer Dasal and Allison Slaby 7 p.m.

Free; in-person at Bookmarks Registration required at bookmarksnc.org/event/ArtCurious Join Bookmarks and Reynolda for a conversation with the host of the ArtCurious podcast, Jennifer Dasal, as she presents her new book, ArtCurious: Stories of the Unexpected, Slightly Odd, and Strangely Wonderful in Art History. This book looks at the world of art history, revealing some of the strangest, funniest, and most fascinating stories behind the world’s great artists and masterpieces. Reynolda House Curator Allison Slaby will be in conversation with Dasal as they lead us on an entertaining and educational dive into art history as you’ve never seen it before.

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Virtual Field Trip for Members 2 p.m.

Free for Museum members, Friends of the Gardens, WFU faculty, staff, and students Advance registration required Work to replace Reynolda’s 104-year-old roof begins this summer. What better way to acknowledge it (short of donning a hard hat) than to “visit” another American landmark designed by Charles Barton Keen?

The mansion at Willows Park Preserve was built in 1910 and today serves the greater Philadelphia area as a Level I Arboretum and community space. Executive Director Will Nord will highlight the similarities and differences between Willows Park and Reynolda.

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Exhibition Sneak Peek: Still I Rise 12 p.m.

Free Virtual Grab your lunch and join Director of Library and Archives Bari Helms for a virtual sneak peek of the upcoming exhibition, Still I Rise: The Black Experience at Reynolda, opening in early 2022. The exhibition will examine the lives of the Black men and women, including nationally-recognized artists, who shaped Reynolda as it evolved from a Jim Crow-era working estate into a nonprofit American art museum, incorporated in 1967. Presented in partnership with Bookmarks’ Book with Purpose Initiative.

Mamie Miller with her granddaugters Brenda andNancy Sue Miller, circa 1950, Estate Archives.

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Reynolda On the House: Look and Learn 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Free Museum admission Sponsored by A Proper View All are invited to take a long look at the Museum’s renowned collection of American art in recognition of both Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month and National Eye Exam Month. Inspired by the trending practice of slow looking, guests will enjoy structured visual inquiry activities to engage with multiple mediums by different artists.

Reynolda Read-Aloud, Outdoors FRI

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Ages 2-5, accompanied by an adult; younger siblings are welcome Free; weather permitting, this storytime will be offered as a socially-distanced outdoor activity on the Reynolda lawn unless noted otherwise.

Visit reynoldahouse.org/readaloud to register for the program and find previous Read-Aloud videos. This storytime for pre-readers includes stories, songs or fingerplay, and suggested activities to do at home. Each month will focus on a different theme.

J U NE 1 8 : Lost and Found J U LY 1 6 A N D 17: Construction AU G UST 2 0 A N D 2 1: Shapes

Roundabout Stroller Tours FRI

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Free for members; $10 not-yet-members Parents and caregivers are invited to bring their very young learners (infants to 3 years) in a stroller, front carrier, or backpack for a relaxed and fun walking tour of the Reynolda grounds. Meet at the circle by the Museum’s front entrance.

Growga SAT

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Intergenerational class for ages 3+ and their families Free; donations encouraged.

Join us for a time to move, breathe, and connect with yoga and mindfulness. Growga’s evidence-based curriculum is rooted in social-emotional learning competencies, taught through the lens of mindfulness in an engaging way that kids and families love. Classes will take place outdoors at Reynolda.

While the state mandate for wearing masks outdoors has changed, we still encourage family program participants in outdoor programs to be prepared to wear face coverings while in the program area when social distancing might not be possible; some programs may require face coverings.

Advance registration is required for family programs; for inquiries about maximum number of participants per program, contact Julia Hood, hoodje@reynolda.org hoodje@reynolda.org..

Outdoor Discovery Lesson FRI

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10–11:30 a.m. $15 member, $20 not-yet-member, per family per session Single-session of outdoor, in-person learning for 3-5 year olds and a caregiver To promote reading readiness and visual literacy, preschoolers and their caregivers will explore Reynolda through activities that encourage dramatic play, music, movement, and art-making, taking a work of art or item from Reynolda’s collection as a starting point.

The program will take place outside on the grounds; families are encouraged to bring a blanket upon which to sit and play. Individual materials will be provided per family group and participants might walk and collect their own natural items.

J ULY 23 AND 24: These sessions will explore Edward

Hicks’s painting Peaceable Kingdom of the Branch.

AUG UST 27 A N D 2 8: These sessions will explore

the theme of construction, considering the building of Reynolda and the current project to re-tile the 100+ year old roof.

Let’s Talk About Art! at the Museum JULY

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WEDNESDAYS 3–4 p.m.

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60 minute tours $50 for members per group $75 for not-yet-members per group Ticket purchase is for 3–6 people and includes Museum admission; for ages birth to 110. (A group of children under 14 need at least one adult with them) Join an educator for an interactive private tour of select works from the fine art collection. Ideal for intergenerational family groups, a group of close friends, art-loving teens, small homeschool cohorts, and more.

The tour will focus on 2–4 works of art and will include interactive conversation and/or activities.

Scavenger Hunt Days WED

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10–11:30 a.m.

Free, registration encouraged, not required; for ages 3–12 and a caregiver Scavenger hunts will be made available outside for families to explore the area immediately around the house and in Reynolda Gardens. Stay and walk the trails, grab food in the Village, or picnic on the front lawn.

Thomas Cole, Home in the Woods, 1847, oil on canvas.

Gift of Barbara B. Millhouse.

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Family First These two-hour workshops begin at 2 p.m. the first Sunday of each month for children in grades 1 through 6 and an adult. $12 members/$15 non-members per person unless otherwise noted; art materials are provided. The workshop will take place outdoors in the front of Reynolda, with a possible rain location indoors. Families will be signed up to visit the Museum during the course of the workshop. Advance registration required.

WHAT’S YO U R STORY? WOR KSHOP

Many artists tell stories through their creations. In this workshop, you will have the option to use paints and/or collage materials to tell a visual story, express an emotion, or reflect on the past year. We’ll take inspiration from works of art in Voyage of Life: Art, Allegory, and Community Response.

Hey, parents and caregivers!

For activities that can be purchased to do at home or on vacation, explore Reynolda’s Take Home Studio bags and boxes.

TAKE H OME STUDIO BAG S

1 Reynolda-inspired activity, $22 Member discount available Available individual activities may include: - mythological beast bookbinding kit - pollinator pins (choose hummingbird, butterfly, or bumblebee) - decorated paper lantern - paper kites TAKE H OME STUDIO BOX ES WIT H 4 ACTIVITIES

It’s like a week of camp in a box!

The Reynolda Take Home Studio boxes are designed for ages 9 through adult. Price includes shipping to continental US addresses. Each kit includes instructions and materials for four art projects: - Watercolor “Batik” Painting - Nature Sketchbook - Vibrant Flower Painting - Top Hat or Nature Crown Most materials provided. Artists will also need a pair of scissors and will need to find leaves and a stick to complete the sketchbook.

Cost: $85 member, $90 non-member online (includes shipping). Available online and in the Reynolda House store for $75 (member discounts available; does not include shipping). BON U S: Each kit contains an exclusive Reynolda-themed sticker pack.

Are you looking for other resources this summer?

Come spend time outdoors at Reynolda this summer, looking at flowers and vegetables in Reynolda Gardens, walking the woodland trails, watching for birds along the wetlands, or playing catch on the front law For activities with low to no cost, using items you can find at home or purchase easily, explore the following online resources at reynoldahouse.org/athome reynoldahouse.org/athome.

P O P UP STUDIOS

From making mail art or simple books to printmaking with bubble wrap and more D IS COVERY LESSON S

Literature and art exploration for ages 3–6 E XPLO RE REY NOLDA C A R DS

Printable cards to encourage looking at art plus follow-up activities or games

Members of Reynolda House Museum of American Art and Friends of Reynolda Gardens ensure that both organizations continue to be vital community resources for art, learning, and nature.

If you aren’t yet a member, please visit reynoldahouse. org/support or reynoldagardens.org/support for more information on the benefits of membership.

M EMB E R TUESDAYS

All Tuesday afternoons from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. are set aside for our Museum members.

Better with a friend For the month of June, enjoy one free admission ticket with the purchase of one paid museum admission ticket.

Limit one discount per purchase. Cannot be combined with other offers. Plan your visit and book tickets at reynoldahouse.org. Select “BOGO” ticket type at checkout. reynoldahouse.org

Pardon our dust Work to restore Reynolda’s 104-year-old roof kicks off this July! The Museum will remain open as usual.

Questions? Contact reynolda@reynoldahouse.org reynolda@reynoldahouse.org.

Own a piece of Reynolda Original 1917 Reynolda roof tiles will be for sale in the Museum store starting July 16. Tiles are $25 each and come packaged in a commemorative box. Available for pick-up only. Please contact Retail Manager Beth Warren at warrenb@reynolda.org or 336.758.5005 for more information.

Share your Reynolda experiences with us on social media with #SummerAtReynolda! @curatereynolda /RHMAA