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Group Tours Offer In-Depth Experiences
We’ve added new experiences to our group tour lineup for Reynolda. Any group with up to twelve participants can enjoy a guided experience of our fall exhibition, Founder’s Vision: The Private Collection of Barbara Babcock Millhouse, led by Phil Archer, the curator of the exhibition and Reynolda’s deputy director. Tours are limited and available beginning October 17.
Curious for more? Choose from a variety of group tour experiences:
The Story of Reynolda – Tour the world’s largest bungalow and learn its stories and development from a family home on a model farm to an American art museum. You will learn about the people of Reynolda as well as experience masterpieces of American art.
American Wilderness Tour – Inspired by Barbara Babcock Millhouse’s American Wilderness: The Story of the Hudson River School of Painting, attendees examine relevant artworks in Reynolda’s permanent collection.
Comfort & Convenience Tour – Explore how Katharine Reynolds employed the newest technologies of her day, extending from the House to the model farm.
Then & Now Gardens Tour – Tap into the vision of Katharine Reynolds and her landscape architect, Thomas W. Sears, and discover how Reynolda Gardens continues to honor that vision today.
Advance booking is required. Tour pricing and capacity limits vary. Please visit reynolda.org/tours for more details.
Our Founder’s Vision Exhibitions
New Acquisitions & Loans
Out of the Vault: From the Collection of Reynolda PROGRAMS AND EVENTS
Youth and Family
September
October
November
December
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All possessions are only on temporary loan, and must, by the very nature of things, be returned to future generations.
“Many people, including myself, can attest to the fact that paintings can convey an overwhelming sense of revelation . . . Art overcomes the barriers of educational and cultural deficiency. It contacts and arouses the human being directly—without any necessary preparation except to be receptive to the message which arrives intuitively . . . Art, through inspiration, can increase one’s desire for knowledge and education.”
“I am sure that I state the belief of my grandparents, who built and loved Reynolda House, my parents who loved it and gave it to the community, and I, who love it and work for it, that all possessions are only on temporary loan, and must, by the very nature of things, be returned to future generations. It has been my earnest desire to utilize this house for the people of this city and state in such a manner that it should become more valuable and loved by my fellow citizens than by my family and me.”
Reference: Speech Given by Barbara Babcock Millhouse
Announcing the Reynolda House Permanent Collection of American Art; September 8, 1967 – Winston-Salem, NC
Exhibitions
AUGUST 24 THROUGH DECEMBER 15, 2024
Founder’s Vision: The Private Collection of Barbara Babcock Millhouse
BABCOCK WING GALLERY
Barbara Babcock Millhouse has dedicated a large part of her life to untangling the mysterious ways in which art functions. Since the founding of Reynolda House in 1967, she has guided the development of one of the great national collections of American visual art. Her ambition was to help the people of North Carolina come to love her grandparents’ home even more than her family had for the previous half-century. She worked to fulfill this pledge, first with a sterling inaugural collection of American paintings and later with a succession of major gifts, collectively representing what may be the greatest gift of fine art in state history. Over these six decades, she also has built a significant private art collection, and Founder’s Vision assembles highlights from the late nineteenth and twentieth centuries.
Born in 1934, Millhouse currently divides her time between Manhattan and Winston-Salem. She received an education in art history at Smith College in Massachusetts and interior design at Parsons School of Design in New York
Top left: Marsden Hartley (1877–1943) End of Storm, Vinalhaven, Maine, 1937–1938, oil on academy board, courtesy of Barbara B. Millhouse.; Bottom left: Charles Demuth (1883–1935), Cabaret Interior with Carl van Vechten, 1917, watercolor, pen, and pencil on paper, courtesy of Barbara B. Millhouse; Right: Oscar Bluemner (1867–1938) Moonshine Fantasy, 1929, oil on panel, courtesy of Barbara B. Millhouse.
City, then made her primary home in Manhattan. When acquiring works for Reynolda House, she planned for perpetuity, selecting paintings she believed would come to be accepted as iconic works by future generations of Americans. For her personal collection, she was moved by personal inspiration and a marked adventurousness. Founder’s Vision celebrates her dedication to American art with an exhibition drawn from her private holdings, many of which are intended for future donation to the Museum. Representing most of the major movements in modern art, these are the works with which she has chosen to live and for the first time, they will be shown at Reynolda.
The exhibition features important works by Romare Bearden, Alex Katz, Edward Hopper, Joseph Cornell, Georgia O’Keeffe, and John Singer Sargent among more than forty artists from the late nineteenth and twentieth centuries. It also includes costumes and memorabilia from Millhouse’s peak period of collecting in the high-stakes art market, when New York was indisputably the center of the modern art world. Her adventures in collecting led her to conclude, “Buy where you can afford the best and be willing to pay for it. Learn to understand and appreciate quality so you know what you are paying for and know why you are paying twice as much for this than that.”
Exhibition Sponsors
Major Sponsors
THE DAVID R. HAYWORTH FOUNDATION NIK MILLHOUSE
Lead Sponsors
Patty and Malcolm Brown
Dyeann and Henry Jordan
Scottie and David Neill
Mike and Debbie Rubin
Cyndi Skaar
Gwynne and Dan Taylor
Contributing Sponsors
Dianne and Chuck Blixt
Anonymous
Laura Walter Hearn
The Joseph and Robert Cornell
Memorial Foundation
PNC Private Bank
Leigh and Gray Smith
Susan Starr
Ralph Womble and Ashley Edwards
Exhibition Partners
Bruce and Anne Babcock
Brown Advisory
Jacqueline Humphrey
Robbie and Dave Irvin
Lynette Matthews-Murphy
Nancy and Ed Pleasants
Debi and Noah Reynolds
The Robert and Constance Emken Fund of The Winston-Salem Foundation
Exhibition Opening Events
MUSEUM MEMBERS’ FIRST LOOK
9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
For all Members
Be one of the first to see Founder’s Vision before it opens to the public.
EXHIBITION CELEBRATION
5:30–7:30 p.m.
For exhibition sponsors, Sustainers, and Reynolda Society Members
MUSEUM MEMBERS’ CELEBRATION
3:30–6:30 p.m.
For all Members
Strike While It’s Hot: Barbara Millhouse in the Forge of the Art Market
6–9 p.m.
R.J. and Katharine Reynolds’s granddaughter Barbara Babcock Millhouse founded Reynolda House Museum of American Art in 1967 with nine works of art, heralding the beginning of an important collection of modern art. Today, the Museum holds hundreds of works of art and archival materials that demonstrate Millhouse’s commitment to preserving the legacy of her family and American art. The exhibition Founder’s Vision celebrates her life’s work, exhibiting important works by luminaries Romare Bearden, Marsden Hartley, Joseph Cornell, and many others. For one evening, join Executive Director Allison Perkins and the visionary Barbara Babcock Millhouse as they discuss her life as a researcher, writer, and collector of American art. Drinks and hors d’oeuvres to follow. This program will be recorded and made available to the public at a later date. SEPT
Smith & Libby: Two Rings, Seven Months, One Bullet
EAST BEDROOM SLEEPING PORCH · NOW ON PERMANENT DISPLAY.
In an exhibition during the fall of 2023, for the first time ever, Reynolda openly explored the events of a fateful evening that took place in the Historic House. On July 6, 1932, Zachary Smith (“Smith”) Reynolds, younger son of R.J. and Katharine Reynolds, died of a single gunshot wound to the head.
Subsequent investigations made national news and led to charges of first-degree murder for Smith’s wife, Broadway star Libby Holman, and Smith’s childhood friend and secretary Albert “Ab” Walker. In a stunning reversal, the case was dropped before coming to trial. To this day, it is not known whether Smith Reynolds, twenty-year-old heir and renowned aviator, died by suicide, accident, or murder.
This condensed version of the popular exhibition presents a sampling of archival objects, news articles, and other primary sources to lay bare the mystery in all its fascinating complexity.
COMING SOON! SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 TO OCTOBER 19, 2025
Leigh Ann Hallberg: Phenoms WEST BEDROOM GALLERY
In her Phenoms series, artist Leigh Ann Hallberg creates large-scale abstract paintings inspired by her journey through local landscapes, including the Reynolda landscape. Hallberg, who has taught painting at Wake Forest University since 1999, chose a square format for the series, which she says leaves the viewer’s understanding of the work open—the abstract painting is neither portrait nor landscape. Instead, it is a pretend space in which the viewer is able to reconsider and reimagine her experience with the work. Executed in a cool palette of green, blue, white, purple, and bronze metallic paint, the works in the Phenoms series represent Hallberg’s felt resonance with and sense of wonder about the natural world.
THROUGH OCTOBER 27, 2024
Good Impressions: Portraits Across Three Centuries from Reynolda and Wake Forest NORTHWEST BEDROOM GALLERY
THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2025
Still I Rise: The Black Experience at Reynolda
EAST BEDROOM GALLERY
COMING SOON! FEBRUARY 13 THROUGH MAY 25, 2025
Collection of the Wyeth Foundation for American Art © 2024 Wyeth Foundation for American Art/Artists Rights Society (ARS), NY
Andrew Wyeth at Kuerner Farm: The Eye of the Earth
BABCOCK WING GALLERY
One of the most popular and celebrated American artists of the twentieth century, Andrew Wyeth spent seven decades painting a particular farm in his hometown of Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania. Andrew Wyeth at Kuerner Farm: The Eye of the Earth will be the first comprehensive examination of this defining subject in his work in fifty years. This exhibition tells the story of the connection between artist and place—one of the most enduring connections in American art.
Co-organized by Reynolda House Museum of American Art and the Brandywine Museum of Art in Chadds Ford, it will travel to both institutions in 2025 and to the Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens in Jacksonville, Florida, in late 2025 and early 2026. Reynolda House has secured a national sponsorship for this exhibition and is grateful to the Wells Fargo Foundation for their immense support. Local presenting sponsors in Winston-Salem currently include the Cathleen and Ray McKinney Exhibition Fund and Reynolds American.
This exhibition will be accompanied by a substantial catalogue published by Rizzoli Electa and funded by the Wyeth Foundation, with essays from the co-curators: Dr. William L. Coleman, Wyeth Foundation curator and director, Andrew & Betsy Wyeth Study Center at the Brandywine Museum and Allison C. Slaby, curator at Reynolda House.
Andrew Wyeth painted nearly 1,000 depictions of Kuerner Farm, including some of his most iconic masterworks in tempera and watercolor. He spoke often of the inspiration he found at Kuerner Farm, including one instance in which he called the charismatic pond reflecting the house “the eye of the earth,” giving us our title. In addition to a wide variety of loans from public and private collections, many of the artworks on view are drawn from Andrew and Betsy Wyeth’s private collection, including some that have never been exhibited before.
Andrew Wyeth, SnowHill, 1989 Tempera on panel, 48 x 72 in.
New Acquisitions & Loans
Edward S. Curtis (1868–1952), Hopi Potter Nampeyo Decorating Pot, 1906
Gift of Kenneth Frazelle, in memory of Rick Mashburn
In 1906, financier J.P. Morgan commissioned photographer Edward S. Curtis to document the lives of Native Americans in the American West. The project took twenty-three years and resulted in the twenty-volume series The North American Indian. The series includes over 2,000 photographs.
Curtis visited the Hopi reservation in northern Arizona at least seven times. There, he encountered the potter Nampeyo (1859–1942), whom he photographed over several years. Nampeyo was renowned for reviving ancient Hopi pottery designs. She visited sites known for their antique sherds and took inspiration from their motifs. In Curtis’s photograph, Nampeyo sits surrounded by her pots. She holds a delicate brush and applies color to a small clay pot in her left hand.
Curtis was an important figure in the history of American photography as well as ethnography. A portrait of Nampeyo will provide an opportunity to address indirectly the story of a significant American Indian artist.
Martin Puryear (born 1941), Loop, 2002
Gift of Kenneth Frazelle, in memory of Rick Mashburn
Reynolda House has recently acquired Loop by Martin Puryear from a private collection in Winston-Salem. Puryear, a contemporary artist, creates large-scale abstract sculptures that call to mind familiar motifs and objects. Fabricated most often of wood, the artist’s monumental forms sometimes suggest wheels, baskets, walls, gates, towers, vessels, and shelters. Puryear is also profoundly interested in the shape of an irregular swelling, arching bulge and returns to the form over and over in his work. He explores this form in both his sculptures and his prints.
In Loop, the artist begins a thick black horizontal line in the bottom left corner of the etching, then arcs up, over, and down the buffcolored ground to the bottom right corner. The line has a hand-drawn, organic quality; it almost seems to quiver and pulse. Isabelle Dervaux, curator of modern and contemporary drawings at the Morgan Library and Museum, notes an affinity in Puryear’s work for the shape of the Phrygian cap, the sloping knitted hat worn by French revolutionaries, linking it to a long history of Puryear’s artistic practice.
Frederick Kensett
Beacon Rock, Newport, 1863 On Loan from the Art Bridges Foundation
Beginning in October 2024, Reynolda House will welcome a loan of John Frederick Kensett’s painting Beacon Rock, Newport (1863) from the Art Bridges Foundation in Bentonville, Arkansas. Kensett’s quiet marine scene captures the Newport coast balanced by an expanse of teal-blue water.
This intimate oil on canvas will be installed in the Reception Hall in conversation with Reynolda favorites The Andes of Ecuador, Home in the Woods, and The Old Hunting Grounds. In this way, they will develop a narrative about collecting art by Hudson River School painters, both at Crystal Bridges (founded by Alice Walton) and at Reynolda House. This will be a fitting tribute to Reynolda’s founding director, Barbara Babcock Millhouse, during a season when we will be celebrating her legacy. The Kensett painting will be on view from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2025.
Martin Puryear (born 1941), Loop, 2002, Drypoint and soft ground etching with chine collé, gift of Kenneth Frazelle, in memory of Rick Mashburn, ©Martin Puryear, Courtesy Matthew Marks Gallery
Edward S. Curtis (1868–1952), Hopi Potter Nampeyo Decorating Pot, 1906, silver bromide print, gift of Kenneth Frazelle, in memory of Rick Mashburn
John
(1816–1872),
John Frederick Kensett (1816–1872), Beacon Rock, Newport, 1863, oil on canvas, 18 x 30 in. Art Bridges. Photograph by Edward C. Robinson III.
Out of the Vault: Work from the Collection
Arnaldo Roche Rabell (1955–2018)
The Black Man Always Hides His Left Hand, 1993
Arnaldo Roche Rabell (1955–2018), The Black Man Always Hides His Left Hand, 1993, oil on canvas, 74 1/4 x 78 1/8 in. Gift of Jean Crutchfield and Robert Hobbs in honor of Barbara Babcock Millhouse and Nik Millhouse. © Estate of Arnaldo Roche Rabell.
Youth & Family
From early childhood programming to workshops tailor-made for elementary and middle school-aged students, Reynolda is the perfect place for your child to get hands on with art, history, and nature. This section of the guide includes information on engaging Reynolda Read-Alouds, interactive Family First workshops, immersive experiences in the Gardens, and so much more.
The title of Arnaldo Roche Rabell’s painting The Black Man Always Hides His Left Hand references the centuries-old belief that the left hand is sinister, and that left-handed people are evil or unlucky. In this painting, the oversized figure has cut off his left hand and hidden it deep within a nest-like form inside his body to prevent himself from committing violent acts. The painting was likely prompted by a tragic event from the artist’s youth, when his brother shot and killed their sister. The figure in this painting, compressed, imprisoned, and awkwardly positioned in this too-small space, may also represent the artist’s own emotional turmoil.
Roche Rabell, an American artist who had been born in Puerto Rico, makes several references in the painting to the place of his birth. The oversized head alludes to the city of San Juan (named for John the Baptist, who was decapitated in another act of violence). Other references to Puerto Rico include the figures on the fingers of the centrally placed left hand, which resemble household santos (figurines of Catholic saints), and the lace on which the figure sits. Lacemaking is a cottage industry for which Puerto Rico is known.
The painting came into the Reynolda House collection as a gift of Jean Crutchfield and Robert Hobbs in honor of Barbara Babcock Millhouse and Nik Millhouse.
This season, we will feature the exhibition Founder’s Vision: The Private Collection of Barbara Babcock Millhouse. Join us for an array of family friendly programming that celebrates the joys of collecting, embraces the beauty of sharing art with community, and encourages children and adults alike to make bold and daring moves, just as Reynolda’s founder did when purchasing art for her private collection.
Find the full details and registration information for each program online at reynolda.org/family-events
Contact Julia Hood, director of teaching and learning, at 336.758.5599 or julia@reynolda.org with questions; for early childhood and family programs in the Gardens, contact Janie Bass at 336.758.6271 or janie@reynolda.org. Outdoor classes will be held weather permitting. All in-person programs are subject to change.
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First Sundays, 2–4 p.m.
Grades K–6 with adult companion
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$15 per person; $12 per person for Members at the Dual/Family level or above Pre-registration required
Join Reynolda House on the first Sunday of the month to explore the Museum’s collection of visual and decorative arts before creating your very own masterpiece to take home. Students in grades kindergarten through sixth are invited to attend with an adult companion.
September 8: Shadowbox Making
October 6: Working with Watercolor
November 3: Cut and Paint Collage
December 1: Holiday Card and Gift Tag
Select Wednesdays, 10–11 a.m.
Ages 2–5, accompanied by an adult
$8 per child; $6 per Friends Youth Pre-registration required
Young Explorers invites early learners and their families to explore the natural world around us and enjoy hands-on learning experiences. Earn a Reynolda Young Explorers badge and a field guide for each session you attend. Sessions take place outdoors and are weather permitting.
September 4: Ponds At Reynolda
September 18: Birding At Reynolda
October 2: Signs of the Beaver
October 16: Natural Seed Collection and Conservation
Mornings at Reynolda
October 30: Pumpkins and Gourds
November 6: Begonias in the Brown Family Conservatory
November 20: African Violets in the Brown Family Conservatory
Select Fridays, 10–11:30 a.m.
Ages 3–5, accompanied by an adult
Full Series: $50 per child; $40 per Member Youth
Single Session: $18 per child; $14 per Member Youth
Pre-registration required
To promote reading readiness and visual literacy, preschoolers and their caregivers explore “Collections at Reynolda” through activities that encourage dramatic play, music, movement, nature exploration, and artmaking. Two series are offered this fall.
Series 1
September 6: Collection of Artifacts Gathered at Reynolda
September 20: Trees of Reynolda
September 27: Founder’s Vision
Series 2
October 11: Conservatory Collections
October 18: Collection of Seeds
November 1: The Art of Collecting
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Reynolda Reads: Middle School Edition
10–11:30 a.m.
Students in grades 6–8 (and optional caregiver tour) Free
Read the classic novel The Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler by E. L. Konigsburg and join other readers to discuss the story and the inspiration of this beloved book. Then, tour Reynolda to make connections between the novel and the Museum. Caregivers may sign up for the concurrent Middle School Reynolda Reads Caregiver Tour where adults are encouraged to enjoy a guided tour of the Museum.
OCT
25 NOV 15 DEC 13
Select Fridays, 10–11 a.m.
Ages 2–5, accompanied by an adult Free
Join us for story time at Reynolda! Held outdoors, each Reynolda Read Aloud is a new adventure filled with stories, songs, and suggested at-home readings.
October 25: Pumpkin Exploration
November 15: Katharine Reynolds’s Birthday Celebration
December 13: The Mitten StoryWalk®
Garden Sprouts: Pumpkin Patch Hayride & Exploration
10–11:30 a.m.
Suggested ages 2–10, accompanied by an adult
Cost $15 per child; $12 per Friends Youth
(No charge for attending caregivers)
Pre-registration required
Rain date: Sunday, Oct. 27
Travel through the Meadow on a hayride and engage in hands-on learning as we celebrate the change of season! Our Meadow classroom will have open-ended exploration experiences with pumpkin-themed STEM activities. Children will also choose a pumpkin in the field and have the opportunity to decorate a pumpkin using natural materials.
Homeschool Day
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Morning and afternoon sessions available*
$10 per student ages 5–15
Museum Members and Friends of Reynolda Gardens at the Dual/ Family level receive a 20% discount
One adult free per student ticket. Additional adults visiting the Museum pay general admission (payable at time of visit; library passes and other free categories apply)
Pre-registration is strongly encouraged
Come learn about the waterways of Reynolda! Visit the wetlands, creek, and ponds, and explore different characteristics and ecosystems while integrating the history of Reynolda. Join educators from Reynolda and Kaleideum and engage with various activity stations, including a chance to work with watercolor paints or pencils to create a wetland scene.
Tickets include all scheduled activities, entry to the Museum, and a booklet to help guide viewing and conversations. In the event of inclement weather, some of the planned activities will take place indoors.
Contact Julia Hood at julia@reynolda.org with questions.
*More details available online at reynolda.org/homeschool-day OCT
Reynolda Read Aloud
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Reynolda Reads: High School Edition
10–11:30 a.m.
Students in grades 9–12 (plus optional caregiver tour)
Free
High school students gather to discuss Gary Schmidt’s young adult novel, Okay for Now, and tour the Museum, focusing on the impact art can have on someone. Accompanying adults may sign up for the concurrent High School Reynolda Reads Caregiver Tour.
Garden Sprouts: Family Evergreen Class
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10–11:30 a.m.
Suggested ages 2–10, accompanied by an adult $20 per person/wreath; $16 per person for Friends
Pre-registration required
Katharine Smith Reynolds loved to decorate for the holidays using greenery from the estate, and now you can, too! Join us in the Barn for a hot chocolate bar with seasonal toppings plus Christmas cookies as we celebrate the season and create eight-inch wreaths. In addition to an evergreen wreath, each participant will make a keepsake ornament using greenery from the grounds to take home.
Fall Programs & Events
TUESDAY GARDENING SERIES
Fall Plant Sale Preview
12:30–1:30 p.m.
Free
Reynolda House Auditorium and Zoom
Join Reynolda Gardens for an exciting preview of what’s in store for the annual Fall Plant Sale. Get the inside scoop on what not to miss out on and what you absolutely need to have for your garden this season.
Object of the Month:
Romare
Bearden’s Moonlight Express
Noon–1 p.m.
Included with Museum admission; pre-registration encouraged
This fall’s Object of the Month series highlights works in our feature exhibition Founder’s Vision: The Private Collection of Barbara Babcock Millhouse. Join Emily Baker, manager of community and academic learning at Reynolda, for an in-depth examination of Romare Bearden’s Moonlight Express, one of the collages in a series about Bearden’s childhood in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.
Romare Bearden (1911–1988), Moonlight Express, 1978, collage on paper, 14 x 20 in., Courtesy of Barbara M. Millhouse. © 2024 Romare Bearden Foundation / Licensed by VAGA at Artists Rights Society (ARS), NY
Museum Members’ Swim Club
2–4 p.m.
$20 per adult Member; $10 per child under 18
Members receive exclusive access to swim in Reynolda’s original 1937 pool on select dates year-round! Grab your goggles, don your favorite swimwear, and spend two hours with family and friends in this majestic historic setting. Space is limited. Recommended for children ages 6–18 as the pool depth ranges from 3.5 to 9 feet.
TUESDAY GARDENING SERIES
Locally Rooted: Embracing Ecological Landscaping with Native Plants
12:30–1:30 p.m.
$5; Free for Friends and WFU
Reynolda House Auditorium and Zoom
Presented by the City of Winston-Salem Department of Sustainability Bee City USA Program and Bashavia Gardens, this program delves into the principles behind ecological landscaping utilizing native plants. Join us as we challenge the conventional principles of land care, such as the dominance of turf grass lawns, by exploring innovative and eco-friendly alternatives that prioritize environmental health and resilience.
Reynolda Reads: The Collector’s Apprentice by B.A. Shapiro
11 a.m.–noon
Free; pre-registration encouraged
In the spirit of art collecting, join Reynolda Reads to discuss a story of intrigue and art. B.A. Shapiro’s The Collector’s Apprentice takes us to Europe in the 1920s, following Paulien Mertens, a nineteenyear-old accused of stealing her family’s fortune and art collection. To escape arrest, she creates a new identity as a French woman named Vivienne Gregsby. Through twists and turns of romance, murder, and scandal, we’ll dive into this riveting story, which is very loosely based on the lives of art collector Albert Barnes and his assistant, Violette de Mazia, also an art collector. Please come ready to discuss this novel, which is sure to engage any art lover’s imagination.
Fall Plant Sale
8 a.m.–2 p.m. Front Lawn of Reynolda House
Autumn is the time for planting and Reynolda’s fall plant sale has become the place to purchase a great selection of native plants as well as staff favorites.
Friends of Reynolda Gardens get early access to the sale. Not yet a Friend of Reynolda Gardens? Call 336.758.3885 or email advancement@reynolda.org to join today!
Fall Container Class: Anything but Ordinary
12:30–1:30 p.m.
$55; $45 for Friends Pre-registration required Brown Family Conservatory (outdoors)
Bring a container from home (20” max. width) and join Lead Horticulturist Michelle Hawks in this hands-on workshop. Soil and a selection of Michelle’s favorite plants will be available to choose from to make your own fall container. This workshop has become a seasonal favorite and sells out quickly. Space is limited.
Mindfulness in the Meadow
10 a.m.–noon
$15; Free for Members and WFU
In this workshop, we’ll take time to slow down and carefully observe the natural world. Please note, it is a ten-minute walk from the parking areas to the meadow, where the workshop begins. Julia Hood, director of teaching and learning at Reynolda House, will lead this workshop.
TUESDAY GARDENING SERIES
Hot Today, Chili Tomorrow: A Sweet & Spicy Talk about Peppers
12:30–1:30 p.m.
$5; Free for Friends and WFU
Reynolda House Auditorium and Zoom
Put on your learning Caps(icum) and explore the brilliantly beautiful world of peppers, led by Joey Martin, landscape technician at Reynolda Gardens and an avid vegetable grower. Discover different varieties from hot and sweet to ornamental—and some uniquely risqué—from all around the world. Prepare your taste buds and your favorite chili or salsa recipe by learning the Scoville Heat Scale. Learn the best growing practices for enjoying your peppers all summer long, as well as the many uses for your harvest. Warning— this presentation contains eye-rolling dad jokes that might be too hot to handle!
Welcome Center and Brown Family Conservatory Ribbon Cutting
11 a.m.
Reynolda Welcome Center; 100 Reynolda Village Way
Join us for a public ribbon cutting ceremony and celebrate the grand opening of the Reynolda Welcome Center and the Brown Family Conservatory. Friends of Reynolda Gardens will receive an invitation for a special preview of the restored 1913 Lord & Burnham Greenhouse ahead of the public opening date.
*This date is pending completion of construction and is subject to change. OCT 9
Object of the Month: Betye Saar’s A Matter of Clarity
Noon–1 p.m.
Included with Museum admission; pre-registration encouraged
Join Jay Curley, professor of art history at Wake Forest University, for an insightful discussion around Betye Saar’s A Matter of Clarity, a handkerchief collage that incorporates batik fabric, paper, paint, plastic, glitter, and ink. Then view the work on display in our feature exhibition, Founder’s Vision, which celebrates Reynolda House Museum of American Art founder and collector Barbara Babcock Millhouse.
TUESDAY GARDENING SERIES
Prescribed Burning in North Carolina
12:30–1:30 p.m.
$5; Free for Friends and WFU
Reynolda House Auditorium and Zoom
Fire is a natural part of the environment and many of our forests and natural spaces require fire to remain healthy and thrive. James Bentley of the North Carolina Forest Service will talk about Reynolda’s own meadow burn in February 2024. He will discuss how prescribed burns are a critical management tool that benefits forests and wildlife and helps reduce the impact of wildfire hazards in North Carolina. Come out and learn about Reynolda’s partnership with the N.C. Forest Service and how it is helping us better manage our Greater Gardens. OCT 15
Benefactors’ Event
5:30–7:30 p.m.
For Benefactor, Sustainer, and Reynolda Society Members
Invitations will be mailed
Join Betsy Main Babcock Deputy Director Phil Archer, Curator Allison Slaby, and Collections Manager Katie Womack as they discuss how they bring exhibitions at Reynolda to life. Enjoy drinks and light refreshments after the talk.
Curator Tour: Founder’s Vision with Phil Archer
3–4 p.m.
$25; $20 Members
Space is limited; registration required
Founder’s Vision emphasizes the collecting savvy of Barbara Babcock Millhouse, founder of Reynolda House Museum of American Art. Phil Archer, Reynolda’s deputy director and exhibition curator, will guide attendees through the exhibition’s two- and threedimensional works by significant artists from the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.
Museum Members’ Swim Club
2–4 p.m.
$20 per adult Member; $10 per child under 18
Members receive exclusive access to swim in Reynolda’s original 1937 pool on select dates year-round! Grab your goggles, don your favorite swimwear and spend two hours with family and friends in this majestic historic setting. Space is limited. Recommended for children ages 6–18 as the pool depth ranges from 3.5 to 9 feet.
TUESDAY GARDENING SERIES
Air Plants and Beyond: Growing Bromeliads
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12:30–1:30 p.m.
$5; Free for Friends and WFU
Reynolda House Auditorium and Zoom
Bromeliads are a wonderfully diverse family of plants, and they contain species that are suitable for many indoor situations—and possibly outdoors as well. Find out how to acquire and grow these great plants.
Reynolda on the House: Organ Spooktacular
1:30–4:30 p.m.
Free
All are welcome to visit Reynolda “on the house!” What better way to celebrate Katharine Reynolds’s love of Halloween than playing spooky music on her beloved organ. Enjoy a self-guided tour through the Historic House, see our fall feature exhibition, Founder’s Vision, and get creative with Halloween-themed art activities.
TUESDAY GARDENING SERIES
Gardening for Birds and Butterflies
12:30–1:30 p.m.
$5; Free for Friends and WFU
Reynolda House Auditorium and Zoom
Attract more birds and butterflies to your garden with inspired plant choices. Christina Larson, chair of Greensboro Beautiful’s Public Gardens, will discuss the natural foods, water, and shelter various birds need to thrive. Learn how to integrate these elements and companion plants into your garden, bringing more beauty and wonder to life in the process.
TUESDAY GARDENING SERIES
Rooted in History: Old Salem’s Heirloom Gardens and Their Legacy Today
12:30–1:30 p.m.
$5; Free for Friends and WFU
Reynolda House Auditorium and Zoom
Eric Jackson, director of horticulture at Old Salem Museums & Gardens, explores the agricultural and horticultural legacy of the early Moravians in North Carolina, the foresters of Salem, and Salem’s role as a center of botanical exploration. This talk delves into the evolution of the gardens and landscape of Salem over 250 years, as well as the landscape restoration efforts at Old Salem led by Flora Ann Bynum. Discover how these endeavors have culminated into a historic plant collection at Old Salem Museums & Gardens.
Drinks @ Dusk
6–8 p.m.
$25, Ages 21+
Grab your friends and head to Reynolda for an evening of music, drinks, and art. Our popular Drinks @ Dusk events are the perfect opportunity to experience the Museum after hours. Tour Reynolda’s feature exhibition, Founder’s Vision, view the Historic House including highlights from the permanent collection, and go on a scavenger hunt for a chance to win a prize. Your ticket includes admission and two drink vouchers redeemable for a cocktail or mocktail. Be sure to grab a bite from onsite food trucks.
Mindfulness and the Museum: Contemplative Viewing
10 a.m.–noon
$15; Free for Members and WFU
Any artwork can be an opening to conversation and fresh seeing. Through guided meditations, mindful walking, and spending dedicated time with a piece of art, participants will learn the ancient art of quieting the mind, opening the heart, and engaging with the world more consciously. The invitation is to explore what these works of art might have to say to us today and how, through collective exploration, we may more carefully consider them. Julia Hood, director of teaching and learning at Reynolda House, will lead this workshop.
TUESDAY GARDENING SERIES
Understanding and Strengthening the Soil Food Web
12:30–1:30 p.m.
$5; Free for Friends and WFU
Reynolda House Auditorium and Zoom
Discover the vital role of the soil food web in fostering robust plant growth and maintaining ecosystem health. Together, we’ll explore practical and impactful methods to rejuvenate your soil, emphasizing the use of vermiculture, compost, and compost tea. Learn how these techniques enhance soil fertility and promote a sustainable environment—paving the way for a healthier, more resilient garden. This talk is led by Pasquale Caccavella, owner and microscopist of Salem Soil Solutions, LLC.
Object of the Month: Joseph Cornell’s Untitled (Shadow Box)
Noon–1 p.m.
Included with Museum admission; pre-registration encouraged
Join Julia Hood, director of teaching and learning, for an in-depth examination and discussion of Joseph Cornell’s Untitled (Shadow Box) . This series highlights works of art from the exhibition Founder’s Vision, which celebrates Reynolda House Museum of American Art founder and collector Barbara Babcock Millhouse.
Museum Members’ Shopping Day
9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
On this special shopping day, Museum Members can save up to 20% in the Museum Store, plus 50% off one item. Some exclusions apply.
If you can’t find what you’re looking for in the Museum Store, don’t forget that a membership to Reynolda makes the perfect gift for anyone who needs more art, learning, and nature in their life. Visit reynolda.org/support to share a year of Reynolda with friends and family.
2024 Holiday Ornament: Katharine Smith Reynolds desired a place of worship for her estate and worked with Charles Barton Keen to create a design that fused Reynolda’s white stucco walls and green tiled roofs with Tudor Revival touches and stained-glass windows. Reynolda Presbyterian opened in 1914 with thirty-two members and is still in operation today.
*Not a discounted item in the Member Sale*
Reynolda on the House: Happy Birthday, Katharine Reynolds!
1:30–4:30 p.m.
Free
All are welcome to visit Reynolda “on the house!” Enjoy a selfguided tour of Founder’s Vision and the Historic House, as well as light refreshments, and celebrate Katharine Reynolds’s life by making a Wayne Thiebaud-inspired birthday cupcake to take home. Advance registration is encouraged.
NOV
19
TUESDAY GARDENING SERIES
The Year in Review
12:30–1:30 p.m.
Free
Reynolda House Auditorium and Zoom
One huge accomplishment of the Gardens this year is the restoration of the Brown Family Conservatory. In addition, we also met many other important milestones. Gardens Director Jon Roethling takes you on a journey through the highlights of the past twelve months and gives a glimpse into what is ahead for Reynolda Gardens.
NOV
20
Curator Tour:
3–4 p.m.
$25; $20 Members
Founder’s Vision with Phil Archer
Space is limited; registration required
Founder’s Vision emphasizes the collecting savvy of Barbara Babcock Millhouse, founder of Reynolda House Museum of American Art. Phil Archer, curator of the exhibition and Reynolda’s deputy director, will guide attendees through the exhibition’s two- and three-dimensional works by significant artists from the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.
Reynolda Village Annual Holiday Stroll
2–6 p.m.
Free
Kick off your holiday season with a stroll through historic Reynolda Village. Visit your favorite shops to get first dibs on their holiday selection. Treat yourself to a sweet afternoon indulgence or delicious dinner at one of our restaurants. Enjoy carolers in Victorian costumes, carriage rides, visits with Santa, and beautiful Christmas decorations throughout the Village. Please note: carriage rides are available from 3 to 6 p.m.
Reynolda Society
New and Upgraded Members
JANUARY 1 – JUNE 30, 2024
New
Circle
Mary and David Zimmer
Circle
Tonya and Charles Manning
Hudson River School Circle
Mary and John Keiger
Stewards of Reynolda
“Hunter and I are thankful to Reynolda for providing a place for our boys to learn and explore. They have an appreciation of art and gardens and trails and historic homes because of the time we have spent at Reynolda as a family. We are Stewards so that future generations of families are able to experience the Museum and Gardens in the same way I have throughout my life.” —Sandlin Douglas
A legacy gift shares all that you love about Reynolda today with future generations. Stewards of Reynolda ensure that the Museum and Gardens will remain historical and educational resources for years to come. With the variety of legacy giving opportunities available, everyone can make a meaningful impact on the future of Reynolda. To begin a conversation about your legacy gift for Reynolda, contact Executive Director for Reynolda House and Wake Forest University Associate Provost for Reynolda House & Reynolda Gardens Allison Perkins at 336.758.3095 or allison@reynolda.org.
Reynolda is grateful to A Proper View for their support of events and programs for Stewards of Reynolda.
Reynolda is grateful to the following donors for including Reynolda in their estate plans:
Anonymous
Anne and Bruce Babcock
Frank and Gary
Greer and Scott Cawood
Donna Cooke
John W. Davis, III
Hunter and Sandlin Douglas
Stephan Dragisic
Frank E. Driscoll
Constance Fraser Gray
Frank Borden Hanes, Sr.
Clark Harper
Anonymous
Sue and Doug Henderson
Richard Earl Johnson
Cathleen and Ray McKinney
Blanche Miller
Barbara Babcock Millhouse
McLean
Mitchell
Scottie and David Neill
Everdina B. Nieuwenhuis
Elizabeth Phillips
Nancy Pleasants
Debi and Noah Reynolds
Debbie Rubin
Cyndi Skaar
Brian Speas and Jay Everette
Susan and Michael Starr
Charley Logan-Stuart and Jim Stuart
Peggy Taylor
M. Louise Thomas
Mary Tribble
Anonymous
Bynum Tudor
Susan B. Wall
*italics denote deceased
Calendar at a glance
AUGUST
Aug 23
Museum Members’ First Look Founder’s Vision, 9
SEPTEMBER
Sept 4
Young Explorers: Ponds, 17
Sept 5
Exhibition Celebration Founder’s Vision, 9
Sept 6
Mornings at Reynolda: Artifacts, 17
Sept 6
Museum Members’ Celebration Founder’s Vision, 9
Sept 8
Family First: Shadowbox, 16
Sept 10
Tuesday Gardening: Plant Sale Preview, 21
Sept 11
Object of the Month: Romare Bearden, 21
Sept 14
Museum Members’ Swim, 22
Sept 17
Tuesday Gardening: Locally Rooted, 22
Sept 18
Young Explorers: Birding, 17
Sept 19
Strike While It’s Hot, 9
Sept 20
Mornings at Reynolda: Trees, 17
Sep 24
Reynolda Reads: Collector’s Apprentice, 23
Sept 27
Mornings at Reynolda: Founder’s Vision, 17
Sept 28
Fall Plant Sale, 23
OCTOBER
Oct 1
Fall Container Class, 24
Oct 2
Young Explorers: Beaver, 17
Oct 4
Mindfulness in the Meadow, 24
Oct 6
Family First: Watercolor, 16
Oct 8
Tuesday Gardening: Peppers, 24
Oct 8
Welcome Center/ Conservatory Ribbon Cutting, 25
Oct 9
Object of the Month: Betye Saar, 25
Oct 11
Reynolda Reads: Middle School, 18
Oct 11
Mornings at Reynolda: Conservatory, 17
Oct 15
Tuesday Gardening: Prescribed Burning, 24
Oct 15
Benefactors’ Event, 26
Oct 16
Young Explorers: Natural Seeds, 16
Oct 16
Curator Tour: Founder’s Vision w/ Phil Archer, 26
Oct 18
Mornings at Reynolda: Seeds, 17
Oct 19
Museum Members’ Swim, 27
Oct 22 Homeschool Day, 19
For registration information please visit reynolda.org/calendar
Oct 22
Tuesday Gardening: Air Plants, 27
Oct 25
Read Aloud: Pumpkins, 18
Oct 26
Garden Sprouts: Hayride, 19
Oct 27
Reynolda on the House, 27
Oct 29
Tuesday Gardening: Birds/Butterflies, 27
Oct 30
Young Explorers: Pumpkins, 17
NOVEMBER
Nov 1
Mornings at Reynolda: Collecting, 17
Nov 3
Family First: Collage, 16
Nov 5
Reynolda Reads: High School, 20
Nov 5
Tuesday Gardening: Old Salem’s Gardens, 28
Nov 6
Young Explorers: Begonias, 17
Nov 6
Drinks @ Dusk, 28
Nov 8
Mindfulness: Contemplative Viewing, 29
Nov 12
Tuesday Gardening: Soil Food Web, 29
Nov 13
Object of the Month: Joseph Cornell, 29
Nov 14
Members’ Shopping Day, 30
Nov 15
Read Aloud: Katharine’s birthday, 18
Nov 17
Reynolda on the House, 30
Nov 19
Tuesday Gardening: Year in Review, 31
Nov 20
Young Explorers: African Violets, 17
Nov 20
Curator Tour: Founder’s Vision w/ Phil Archer, 31
Nov 23
Reynolda Village Holiday Stroll, 31
DECEMBER
Dec 1
Family First: Cards, 16
Dec 2
Wreath Class, 32
Dec 3
Wreath Class, 32
Dec 4
Garden Sprouts: Evergreen Class, 20
Dec 4
Wreath Class, 32
Dec 6
Caroling Fridays, 32
Dec 8
Wreath Class, 32
Dec 12
An Enchanted Christmas, 33
Dec 13
Read Aloud: The Mitten, 18
Dec 13
Caroling Fridays, 32
Dec 20
Museum Members’ Swim, 33
Reynolda Village Shops & Restaurants
Shops and Services
A Proper View
Thoughtfully curated eyewear, exceptional eyecare
Aeracura Salon
An Aveda Concept Salon
All Through the House
Gifts, home furnishings, and accessories
The Barn at Reynolda Village
Private venue for weddings, social and corporate events
The Bookhouse Independent bookstore
European Touch
Full-service day spa
Gazebo
Ladies’ designer fashions
Half Past Three
Women’s contemporary clothing where classic charm meets boho vibes
J. McLaughlin
Men’s and ladies’ clothing and accessories
McCalls
Linens, fine lingerie, children’s wear, gifts, and accessories
Monkee’s
Fine ladies’ clothing, shoes, and accessories
Naturopathic Health Clinic
Natural, conventional, alternative, and integrative healing methods
Norman Stockton
Men’s clothing and accessories
Painters’ Palette
Art studio and gallery
Pure Barre
Pure Barre technique classes and activewear
Restaurants
Dough-Joe’s
Doughnuts & Coffee
Made-to-order cake
doughnuts, baked goods, full coffee bar
May Way Dumplings
Chinese noodles and dumplings
RingMaster Jewelers
Diamonds, custom jewelry, repair
Sfeer + Co.
Furniture and home decor
stArt Gallery
Quality student artwork for exhibition and sale
Uncorked Masterpiece
A ceramic and canvas paint and party studio
Village Fabric Shop
Fabric boutique and studio
Village Hair Designs
Hair salon
Village Realty
Boutique real estate services
Penny Path Café & Crêpe Shop
Savory and sweet crêpes, full coffee bar
Theodore’s
Local bar and market; sandwiches, salads, and soups
Village Tavern
Steaks, pasta, pizza, sandwiches, burgers, cocktails
Reynolda Welcome Center
Opening October 8*
Tuesday—Saturday
9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Sunday 1:30–4:30 p.m.
Museum
Tuesday—Saturday
9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Sunday 1:30–4:30 p.m.
ADMISSION
Gardens
Conservatory
Reopening October 8*
Tuesday–Saturday
9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Sunday 1:30–4:30 p.m.
Gardens
Dawn to dusk
Village
Adult admission charged. Gardens and grounds are open free of charge. Free with valid I.D. — Museum Members, children under 18, students, active or retired military personnel, EBT cardholders, employees of Wake Forest University and Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist
*This date is pending completion of construction and is subject to change.
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