Volume XV1, Issue 17 Fall 2014

An Official Publication of The National Society of The Colonial Dames of America in the Commonwealth of VirginiaQuestions or comments may be referred to nscda-va@comcast.net

Wilton News

ANYWHERE BUT NOW An Exhibition of Contemporary Art Exploring Nostalgia Opening Reception November 7, 2014 6 pm to 8 pm

Exhibit opens November 7, 2014 and closes January 15, 2015

Drawing works of art from contemporary artists and private collectors, Anywhere But Now will explore the emotions and often conflicting motivations associated with nostalgia. This exhibition will investigate varying expressions of nostalgia and the paradox of yearning for a time and place that never was as real as when it is recalled. Experiencing the contempory art in the historically recreated and preserved rooms at Wilton House Museum will prompt visitors to think analytically about nostalgia and consider how the past, both real and imagined, impacts our lives today.

Anywhere But Now is curated by art history graduate students Susan Moser and Angela Parker. This is our third exhibition in collaboration with the Virginia Commonwealth University’s Art History Department. The successful mentorship of the next generation of museum professionals with our student curators not only provids an opportunity to present their original research but to also to gain an opportunity to work with museum professionals, community supporters, and expand their professional experience. VCU Art History Department Chair Dr. Peggy Lindauer explains, “These exhibitions are far more than exercises in applying knowledge and skills gained in the classroom – insofar as they are active participants through the projects at Wilton House Museum in a nationwide reimagining of the role of historic house museums in their communities.” We hope you take advantage of this exciting opportunity to interact with the past and present at Wilton.

Works of Art by:Curtis Arima /Sonya Clark/Lisa Demagall/Michelle Florence/Susie Ganch/Titus Kaphar

Julie Malen/Jayden Moore/Jon-Phillip Sheridan/Olivia Valentine/Ann-Marie Walsh/Hilary Wilder

Pictured from left to right CuratorsAngela Parker and Susan Moser

WILTON SYMPOSIUM: Thomas Sully and Early Republic Richmond In celebration of Wilton House Museum’s most recent acquisition

Friday, February 6, 2015 from 9:00 – 3:00 - $45 Registration Noted speakers from across the country will present a cross-disciplinary examination of the artist and his times, the portrait’s subject, and the story of the canvas after it was painted.

Meredith Baker, Author of Richmond Theater Fire - Mary Levkoff, Executive Director of Hearst Castle and author of Hearst the Collector - Scott Nolley, Virginia Fine Art Conservation - Craig Reynolds, Virginia Commonwealth University - William Rudolph, Curator at San Antonio Art Museum and Author of Thomas Sully, Painted Performance

A Georgian Folly

Wilton enjoyed its first SOLD OUT lecture in our programming.

On a rainy September evening, Ralph Harvard gave a most entertaining lecture on the interior design of the lovely home he designed in Tidewater, Virginia. His stories and recount of the process were both educational and fun.

A light reception followed where the attendees enjoyed sampling Ralph’s secret to a successful lecture!

Be sure to visit our website so that you can be part of the next event.

Help us prepare this and future generations! Students and visitors enrich their understanding of Virginia history by touring our historic site and attending our programs. Our mission of preservation and education is advanced every day thanks to our donors’ generous support. Simply put, Wilton’s lectures, exhibitions and programs would not exist without Annual Fund dollars.

If you agree that history matters; please show your support for Wilton House Museum’s Annual Fund. Make your tax-deductible gift today by going to www.wiltonhousemusem.org and following the “Support” then “Donate” tabs.

Or mail your contribution to: Wilton House Museum 215 S. Wilton Rd. Richmond, VA 23226

Wilton House Museum is proud to be a participating member of the North American Reciprocal Museum (NARM) Association. NARM is one of the largest reciprocal membership programs in the world with more than 700 arts, cultural, and historical institutions along with botanical gardens, children’s museums, science and technology centers and more.

A donation of $125 or more to Wilton House Museum will qualify you as a member of NARM. With this, you will receive free membership admission during regular museum hours to all NARM affiliated institutions. Visit the Wilton House Museum website www.wiltonhousemusuem.org and follow the “Support” then “Donate” tabs to explore the extensive list of participating NARM institutions.

Make your Annual Fund donation today and start enjoying this great NARM benefit!

Upcoming Events at Wilton

Friday, November 7: Anywhere But Now Exhibition Opening 6 – 8 With the VCU Art History Department

Sunday, November 30: Wilton Annual Holiday Open House 12 - 5

Friday, February 6: Inaugural Wilton Symposium: Thomas Sully And Early Republic Richmond

Tuesday, April 21: The Curious Mr. Catesby Lecture and Book Signing 3 – 5 With Catesby Commemorative Trust

May: Founders Circle Surprise Luncheon for our Leadership level donors.Where? When?

You know we can’t tell you that, it is a surprise! Make your qualifying gift to Wilton House Museum and be part of the secret.

The more you know about the past, the better prepared you are for the future.Theodore Roosevelt

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Anywhere But Now

Piece pictured: Family Tree by, Sonya Clark