MUSEUM ANNOUNCES UPCOMING EXHIBIT AND SUMMER PROGRAMS
Upcoming Exhibit
Abby Williams Hill, Western Pioneer and Landscape Artist
May 30 to September 23, 2007
In 1889 when Washington became a state Abby Williams Hill and her husband arrived in Tacoma in response to advertisements acclaiming the magnificence of Northwest mountain scenery. During the following years Abby Hill produced dozens of landscape paintings which were commissioned by railroad companies to extol the virtues of northwest scenery.
Abby Hill had both the opportunities and the means to live a comfortable life. But driven by a desire to experience the grandeur of our mountain scenery and to paint those vistas, this Victorian woman rejected the comforts of home and spent a good portion of her life living in the wilderness with her young children.
All of the artwork in this exhibit is on loan from the University of Puget Sound. It is generously sponsored by 4 Culture, the City of Auburn Arts Commission. and the University of Puget Sound.
Events and Programs
June 9, 1 to 3 PM– Painting Demonstration and Consultation
Local artist Cole Adams will discuss and demonstrate various techniques in Plein Air painting. Free with regular museum admission.
June 30, two screenings: 1 and 2 PM, Film: American Wonders - National Parks of the West
Paintings such as those made by Abby Williams Hill helped to promote the creation of our National Park system. Free with regular museum admission.
July 14, 9 AM to 5 PM – Class: Plein Air Painting in the Pacific Northwest
$30 for Museum members, $35 for non-members
Experience painting in an outdoor setting, as Abby Hill preferred it. The class will depart from the Museum to Mt. Rainier, where Elise Richman, Assistant Professor of Art at the University of Puget Sound will lead a tutorial on watercolor painting. No prior experience is necessary, materials will be provided. Bring a sack lunch. Call (253) 288-7439 to register.
August 18, 12 to 4 PM, – Family Day: The Art in the Wild
Join us for a fun-filled exploration of mother-nature inspired art projects for kids of all ages. Free with regular museum admission.
Sept. 8 and 9, 11 AM to 4 PM, Model Train Show
Celebrate the trains that have long been important to Auburn as the White River Valley Museum presents its' annual family-friendly model train show with hands-on experiences for all ages. With fabulous layouts from G scale Lionel to N scale and railroad artifacts from our collection, this event will keep you on the right track to fun! Special admission: $3 for adults, $2 for children and seniors.
Sept 15, 4 to 6 PM, – Slide Show: Abby Williams Hill and the Lure of the West
Enjoy a slide show and lecture by Dr. Ronald Fields, Professor Emeritus of art history at the University of Puget Sound and expert on Abby Williams Hill. Free with regular museum admission.
New Offering!
Junior Curator’s Summer Camp
July 9 – July 13, Monday – Friday, 9 AM – 12 PM
Kids ages 7 – 12, $55
If you love collecting stuff and investigating history, then the Junior Curator’s Summer Camp is the place to be! Each day participants will explore the Museum’s collections with hands-on artifact investigation, photo-art projects, research into mysterious objects, artifact care experiments, games and more. Call 253 288-7439 to register.
Hooked on History
Wednesdays, 10:30 – 11:30 AM
Free for everyone and no registration is needed.
Come join us as we explore a new theme each week, discovering the Museum’s collections with special guests, stories, games, music and crafts.
July 18: Read all about it!
July 25: Cultural Connections
August 1: Summertime fun
August 8: Old technology
August 15: Fashion forward
Books Bring History Alive
Fridays, 11:30 AM – 12 PM
July 20, 27, August 3, 10, 17, 24
Free for everyone and no registration is needed. Caters to children aged 2 to 5. Each week a new book is selected and read aloud in the galleries, followed by a simple craft project.
About the White River Valley Museum
The White River Valley Museum is open 12 Noon to 4 PM, Wednesdays through Sundays, and by appointment for group tours and research. Admission is $2 for adults, $1 for children and seniors. Wednesdays are free for everyone. For more information call (253) 288-743
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