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Women of the Chrysler

Presented by Chrysler Museum of Art at Chrysler Museum of Art

March 24-July 28, 2010

This spring as the Commonwealth of Virginia celebrates the role of women in the arts through its statewide initiative, Minds Wide Open, the Chrysler Museum does the same with an extraordinary new exhibition dedicated to the works of women artists, all of them drawn from the Chrysler's permanent collection. This expansive show features more than 150 works by women painters, sculptors, photographers, silversmiths, glass artists and printmakers. The exhibition traces the course,...More

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	Tell-a-friend New Wednesday Nights Presented by Chrysler Museum of Art at Chrysler Museum of Art March 3-March 31, 2010 The Chrysler Museum of Art's Wednesday-night programs provide free admission to the Museum's permanent collection along with fun activities and entertainment for the whole family.,...More
	Tell-a-friend Portsmouth, Then and Now Presented by Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum April 3, 2010 Discover what life was like in Portsmouth in the past and how it changed over time. Learn about the buildings on High Street, the changing technology of the Shipyard, and discover,...More
	Tell-a-friend Senior Art Forum - April Presented by Chrysler Museum of Art at Chrysler Museum of Art April 10, 2010 This group for life-long learners meets one Saturday each month for a tour, discussion of art, and light refreshments. This month, the topic will be Adventures in Art Conservation. ,...More
	Tell-a-friend Where the Wild Things Are: Maurice Sendak In His Own Words and Pictures Presented by Contemporary Art Center of Virginia at Contemporary Art Center of Virginia February 5-May 23, 2010 Where the Wild Things Are: Maurice Sendak in His Own Words and Pictures is an interactive exhibition featuring handwritten notes, manuscripts and reproduced illustrations. Hands,...More
	Tell-a-friend Opening Reception for Keels of Victory: The City and the Shipyard, 1921-1945 Presented by Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum June 4, 2010 The museum's newest permanent exhibit, The Keels of Victory, will discuss the history of Portsmouth and the Norfolk Naval Shipyard during the 1920's and the Great Depression.,...More
	Tell-a-friend Keels of Victory: The City and the Shipyard, 1921 - 1945 Presented by Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum June 5, 2010 Join the fun as the museum celebrates its newest exhibit, The Keels of Victory. Discover the rigors of shipbuilding through hands-on activities, talk with costumed World War II,...More
	Tell-a-friend Class Pictures - Photographs by Dawoud Bey Presented by Chrysler Museum of Art at Chrysler Museum of Art March 26-August 6, 2010 Photographer Dawoud Bey spent five years traveling to high schools across the country, photographing teens from across the economic, racial, and ethnic spectrum. Class Pictures,...More

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Event Name	Organization	Dates	City
Star Party with Laser Light Shows Star Party with Laser Light Shows Presented by Virginia Living Museum at Virginia Living Museum March 13, 2010 This event offers free sky observing in the VLM observatory. ALso featured are the planetarium program "Astronaut" and the laser light concerts in the planetarium: Laser Country (family), Hypnotica (hard rock), and Pink Floyd's "Dark Side of the Moon"	Virginia Living Museum	03/13/10	Newport News
Meet the Curator and Conservator Tours Meet the Curator and Conservator Tours Presented by Colonial Williamsburg Foundation at Colonial Williamsburg February 24-March 14, 2010 Guests of Colonial Williamsburg's Art Museums can meet the curators and conservators behind the exhibitions during these regular tours, beginning at the central staircase of the DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum. A wonderful variety of topics and exhibits are presented though these tours.	Colonial Williamsburg Foundation	02/24/10- 03/14/10	Williamsburg
Women's History Month in March Women's History Month in March Presented by Colonial Williamsburg Foundation at Colonial Williamsburg March 1-March 31, 2010 During Women's History Month in March, Colonial Williamsburg's Historic Area and its Art Museums feature the programs that showcase the many roles of women on the eve of the American Revolution. "The role of women in 18th-century Virginia has long been overlooked," said Kristen Spivey, program developer in Colonial Williamsburg's public history department. "Our Women's History Month programs tell the stories of the vital roles women played at work, in the home and at war."	Colonial Williamsburg Foundation	03/01/10- 03/31/10	Williamsburg
Real Pirates Real Pirates Presented by Nauticus at Nauticus April 4, 2010 The true story of the Whydah - a real pirate ship that sank off the coast of Cape Cod nearly 300 years ago. See the only authenticated pirate treasure ever discovered! With more than 200 treasures recovered from the wreck, Real Pirates provides visitors with an unprecedented glimpse into unique economic, political and social circumstances of the early 18th-century Caribbean.	Nauticus	04/04/10	Norfolk
Real Pirates: The Untold Story of the Whydah from Slave Ship to Pirate Ship Avg. Event Rating(4.5 Stars): Real Pirates: The Untold Story of the Whydah from Slave Ship to Pirate Ship Presented by Nauticus at Nauticus November 21, 2009-April 4, 2010 Avg. Event Rating (4.5 Stars): Real Pirates: The Untold Story of the Whydah from Slave Ship to Pirate Ship, organized by National Geographic and Arts and Exhibitions International (AEI) LLC, tells the true story of the Whydah-a real pirate ship that sank off the coast of Cape Cod nearly 300 years ago. See the only authenticated pirate treasure ever discovered! With more than 200 treasures recovered from the wreck, Real Pirates provides visitors with an unprecedented glimpse into unique economic, political and social...	Nauticus	11/21/09- 04/04/10	Norfolk
The 26th Annual Photographic Exhibit The 26th Annual Photographic Exhibit Presented by Suffolk Museum at Suffolk Museum March 5-April 16, 2010 Come see this annual photographic exhibit at the lovely Suffolk Museum.	Suffolk Museum	03/05/10- 04/16/10	Suffolk
Tea with Mrs. Boykin Tea with Mrs. Boykin Presented by Smithfield and Isle of Wight Convention and Visitors Bureau at Boykin's Tavern May 2, 2010 Over tea, Mrs. Boykin shares her impressions of Virginia post-American Revolution and stories as the wife of an important colonial businessman at this important structure in Isle of Wight County.	Smithfield and Isle of Wight Convention and Visitors Bureau	05/02/10	Isle of Wight
Material Witnesses: Quilts and Their Makers Material Witnesses: Quilts and Their Makers Presented by Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum at Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum May 29, 2010 This exhibition tells the fascinating and varied stories of the women and men who produced intricate, colorful bed coverings in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.	Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum	05/29/10	Williamsburg
Marking Time - Voyage to Vietnam Marking Time - Voyage to Vietnam Presented by Nauticus at Nauticus January 15-May 31, 2010 Marking Time - Voyage to Vietnam includes a cache of Vietnam War soldier art of striking importance and poignancy. The project began in 1997 when military historian Art Beltrone found graffiti-inscribed berthing unit canvases from the former troop ship USNS General Nelson M. Walker, which at the time was part of the Ghost Fleet in Virginia's lower James River. Men wrote their name and hometown, recorded the date they expected to leave the service, and kept day-by-day calendars to mark...	Nauticus	01/15/10- 05/31/10	Norfolk
Student Art Month at Art Works Student Art Month at Art Works Presented by Cannonball Trail at Cannonball Trail May 28, 2009-June 20, 2010 In May and June of each year Art Works proudly partners with the art programs at Henrico High School and Maggie L. Walker High School. The work is the result of four years of study and ranges from paintings, sculptures, and installations to fashion. The two schools share the gallery space by exhibiting on different dates.	Cannonball Trail	05/28/09- 06/20/10	Norfolk
Patriot's Day Patriot's Day Presented by Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum July 3, 2010 Enjoy craft demonstrations, musical performances, games, military drill, food and fun! This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum in collaboration with the Portsmouth Museums.	Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum	07/03/10	Portsmouth
Fairy Tale Art:Illustrations from Children's Books Fairy Tale Art:Illustrations from Children's Books Presented by Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum at Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum May 7-July 11, 2010 The fairy tales and folk tales featured in the exhibit celebrate the wisdom of past cultures and honor the symbolism and metaphoric language of stories handed down through the ages. Such traditional stories include: Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty and Little Red Riding Hood along with prize winning illustrations by such contemporary artists as Kinuko Y. Craft, Trina Schart Hyman, Barry Moser, Demi, Susan Paradis, Marilee Heyer, Jane Dyer and Jim LaMarche.	Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum	05/07/10- 07/11/10	Williamsburg
Battle of Hampton Roads Juried Youth Art Competition Battle of Hampton Roads Juried Youth Art Competition Presented by Mariners' Museum at Mariners' Museum March 5-August 15, 2010 In January 1863, Grenville Weeks, who had served as surgeon on the USS Monitor, wrote that he hoped "the work of the Monitor [would] be remembered, and her story told to our children's children." In that spirit, and in commemoration of the 148th anniversary of the great clash of the ironclads, The Museum and NOAA's National Mariner Sanctuary sponsor this juried youth art competition. The winners of the art competition will be announced at 6:15pm. and the exhibit continues on view though...	Mariners' Museum	03/05/10- 08/15/10	Newport News
Quilted Fashion Quilted Fashion Presented by Dewitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum at Dewitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum October 18, 2008-September 6, 2010 This exhibition explores the use of quilting to decorate bed coverings, clothing, and accessories of the 17th and 18th centuries. See detailed drawings of elaborate quilting patterns that often are obscured by the technique's subtlety. Stomachers and petticoats worn with costly gowns, men's elaborate waistcoats, and counterpanes on the finest beds are all going to be featured.	Dewitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum	10/18/08- 09/06/10	Williamsburg
Trains and Transportation Trains and Transportation Presented by Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum at Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum March 5-October 10, 2010 See a working model train layout featuring items from the Lancaster Antique Train and Toy Collection. A locomotive bell, rear backup light from a steam engine, lanterns, pistons and many rare trains and accessories will delight visitors of all ages.	Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum	03/05/10- 10/10/10	Williamsburg
Meet the Curator and Conservator Tours Meet the Curator and Conservator Tours Presented by Colonial Williamsburg Foundation at Colonial Williamsburg March 15-November 19, 2010 Guests of Colonial Williamsburg's Art Museums can meet the curators and conservators behind the exhibitions during these regular tours, beginning at the central staircase of the DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum. A wonderful variety of topics and exhibits are presented though these tours.	Colonial Williamsburg Foundation	03/15/10- 11/19/10	Williamsburg
Declarations Of Independence Declarations Of Independence Presented by Colonial Williamsburg Foundation at Dewitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum July 3, 2009-December 1, 2010 A new exhibition at Colonial Williamsburg's DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum celebrates the birthday of the Declaration of Independence. As the 50th anniversary of the icon of the American Revolution approached in 1826, the document became a source of renewed national pride and inspiration. Declarations of Independence showcases the artistic endeavors of five printer engravers who made the engrossed copies of the document for the anniversary that have since become an iconic...	Colonial Williamsburg Foundation	07/03/09- 12/01/10	Williamsburg
Tickle My Ears Tickle My Ears Presented by Chrysler Museum of Art at Chrysler Museum of Art February 4-December 2, 2010 Geared toward pre-kindergarten children, this program takes place on the first Thursday of every month and features stories, songs, and surprises to help young children appreciate art. This program is generously supported by Target.	Chrysler Museum of Art	02/04/10- 12/02/10	Norfolk
Pottery With A Past Pottery With A Past Presented by Colonial Williamsburg Foundation at Dewitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum May 30, 2009-January 2, 2011 A new exhibition at Colonial Williamsburg's DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum explores the rich history of stoneware in Britain's American colonies and the new nation from the first English settlements through 1800. Pottery With a Past: Stoneware in Early America presents a wide array of drinking, dining and storage vessels in ceramic forms ranging from utilitarian jugs to exquisite decorative teapots, made in England, Germany and early America.	Colonial Williamsburg Foundation	05/30/09- 01/02/11	Williamsburg
Pottery with a Past: Stoneware in Early America Pottery with a Past: Stoneware in Early America Presented by Colonial Williamsburg Foundation at Dewitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum May 31, 2009-January 3, 2011 The exhibition features the range of pieces used in America with rare intact examples as well as pieces excavated from colonial sites. The objects are drawn from the extensive collection of Colonial Williamsburg and its archaeological department, as well as from more than 40 museums and private individuals throughout the country.	Colonial Williamsburg Foundation	05/31/09- 01/03/11	Williamsburg
The Art of Steve Harley The Art of Steve Harley Presented by Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum at Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum February 13, 2010-December 31, 2011 This exhibition showcases the life and work of Steve Harley (1863-1947) who traveled to the Pacific Northwest and was inspired by such places as Wallowa Lake, Wind River and Mount Hood. His paintings capture the natural beauty of the places in stunning color. Only five paintings survive, all of which are owned by the museum and will be shown in the exhibition along with sketches and photographs.	Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum	02/13/10- 12/31/11	Williamsburg
It's a Nano World It's a Nano World Presented by Nauticus at Nauticus July 4, 2009 - Ongoing This hands-on exhibit focuses on the 'adventures' of very tiny things and the tools scientists use to see them. Stop by the Magnification Station,' play Germ, Dust and Pollen Pinball, see Cells in Motion, and more! The 3,000 square foot exhibition was created through a partnership of the Nanobiotechnology Center.	Nauticus	07/04/09- Ongoing	Norfolk