Friday Focus Tour
Join us for a 15-minute talk focused on a piece of art led by a Wellin Museum student docent!
Organization: WELLIN MUSEUM. Event Locator: 2025-ABHQCK.
Friday, September 5, 2025, 12:15 PM – 12:30 PM.
Wellin Museum of Art, Map #89.
Wellin Kids | Ice Cream and Chalk Party
Celebrate back-to-school at the Wellin with our Ice Cream and Chalk Party! Drop in to explore art and make a creative project as a family. This event will take place outdoors. In the case of inclement weather, an alternate activity will be offered indoors.
The first hour (2pm – 3pm) is recommended for children in Kindergarten through 2nd grade and the second hour (3:30 pm – 4:30 pm) is recommended for children in 3rd through 5th grade. Admission is free. This interactive program is intended for children with their parents/caregivers. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Visitors must sign in and leave the museum between sessions to allow us to reset the program. Due to limited space, children may only attend one session per date. For families with children in both age ranges, feel free to choose the time frame that works best for your family.
Organization: WELLIN MUSEUM. Event Locator: 2025-ABHQDA.
Saturday, September 6, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Wellin Museum Archive Hall, Map #89, Wellin Museum Dietrich Exhibition Gallery, Map #89, Wellin Museum Selch Terrace, Map #89.
Wellin Kids | Ice Cream and Chalk Party
Celebrate back-to-school at the Wellin with our Ice Cream and Chalk Party! Drop in to explore art and make a creative project as a family. This event will take place outdoors. In the case of inclement weather, an alternate activity will be offered indoors.
The first hour (2pm – 3pm) is recommended for children in Kindergarten through 2nd grade and the second hour (3:30 pm – 4:30 pm) is recommended for children in 3rd through 5th grade. Admission is free. This interactive program is intended for children with their parents/caregivers. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Visitors must sign in and leave the museum between sessions to allow us to reset the program. Due to limited space, children may only attend one session per date. For families with children in both age ranges, feel free to choose the time frame that works best for your family.
Organization: WELLIN MUSEUM. Event Locator: 2025-ABHQDG.
Saturday, September 6, 2025, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Wellin Museum Archive Hall, Map #89, Wellin Museum Dietrich Exhibition Gallery, Map #89, Wellin Museum Selch Terrace, Map #89.
Virtual Tour with Jamea Richmond-Edwards
Artist Jamea Richmond-Edwards and the Wellin Museum's Assistant Curator for Exhibitions and Academic Engagement, Alexander Jarman, will lead a virtual preview of the exhibition Jamea Richmond-Edwards: Another World and Yet the Same on Facebook Live. Click this link to access the event!
Organization: WELLIN MUSEUM. Event Locator: 2025-ABHPSJ.
Friday, September 12, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Wellin Museum Dietrich Exhibition Gallery, Map #89.
Wellin Museum Panel Discussion
The Wellin Museum's Assistant Curator for Exhibitions and Academic Outreach, Alexander Jarman, will be joined by exhibiting artists to discuss their creative and personal connections.
Organization: WELLIN MUSEUM. Event Locator: 2025-ABHGQW.
Saturday, September 13, 2025, 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM.
Kennedy Center 217 Barrett Lab Theatre, Map #87.
Fall Exhibitions Opening Reception
Join us for an in-person celebration at the Wellin Museum of Art, for the opening of our new exhibitions Jamea Richmond-Edwards: Another World and Yet the Same and EXODUS.
Organization: WELLIN MUSEUM. Event Locator: 2025-ABHMRJ.
Saturday, September 13, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Wellin Museum of Art, Map #89.
Friday Focus Tour
Join us for a 15-minute talk focused on a piece of art led by a Wellin Museum student docent!
Organization: WELLIN MUSEUM. Event Locator: 2025-ABHQCL.
Friday, October 3, 2025, 12:15 PM – 12:30 PM.
Wellin Museum of Art, Map #89.
Wellin Kids | Fantastic Figurines
Drop in to explore art and make a creative project as a family! Wellin Kids programs draw inspiration from original works of art and provide an opportunity to experiment. This week, we will use collage techniques to adorn and personalize figurines of serpents, unicorns, and dragons, inspired by the 3D characters designed by Jamea Richmond-Edwards on view in the current exhibition Jamea Richmond-Edwards: Another World and Yet the Same.
The first hour (2pm – 3pm) is recommended for children in Kindergarten through 2nd grade and the second hour (3:30 pm – 4:30 pm) is recommended for children in 3rd through 5th grade. Admission is free. This interactive program is intended for children with their parents/caregivers. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Visitors must sign in and leave the museum between sessions to allow us to reset the program. Due to limited space, children may only attend one session per date. For families with children in both age ranges, feel free to choose the time…
Organization: WELLIN MUSEUM. Event Locator: 2025-ABHQDJ.
Saturday, October 4, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Wellin Museum Archive Hall, Map #89, Wellin Museum Dietrich Exhibition Gallery, Map #89.
Wellin Kids | Fantastic Figurines
Drop in to explore art and make a creative project as a family! Wellin Kids programs draw inspiration from original works of art and provide an opportunity to experiment. This week, we will use collage techniques to adorn and personalize figurines of serpents, unicorns, and dragons, inspired by the 3D characters designed by Jamea Richmond-Edwards on view in the current exhibition Jamea Richmond-Edwards: Another World and Yet the Same.
The first hour (2pm – 3pm) is recommended for children in Kindergarten through 2nd grade and the second hour (3:30 pm – 4:30 pm) is recommended for children in 3rd through 5th grade. Admission is free. This interactive program is intended for children with their parents/caregivers. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Visitors must sign in and leave the museum between sessions to allow us to reset the program. Due to limited space, children may only attend one session per date. For families with children in both age ranges, feel free to choose the time…
Organization: WELLIN MUSEUM. Event Locator: 2025-ABHQDL.
Saturday, October 4, 2025, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Wellin Museum Archive Hall, Map #89, Wellin Museum Dietrich Exhibition Gallery, Map #89.
Artist In Conversation
Join us for an in-person lecture with artist Jamea Richmond-Edwards presenting an overview of her practice and work created for the exhibition Jamea Richmond-Edwards: Another World and Yet the Same. Remote audiences can stream the conversation by registering here.
Organization: WELLIN MUSEUM. Event Locator: 2025-ABHPSC.
Monday, October 6, 2025, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM.
Kirner-Johnson (KJ) 127 Red Pit, Map #14.
Evening of Art for Educators
Join the Wellin Museum for an interdisciplinary, educational event for K–12 teachers and administrators, highlighting the exhibition Jamea Richmond-Edwards: Another World and Yet the Same. The program will include a conversation with the artist, art-making activities, and information about organizing K–12 school visits to the Wellin. This lively event will provide a forum for educators to connect and learn more about the museum’s programs. Please RSVP to the event here.
Organization: WELLIN MUSEUM. Event Locator: 2025-ABHPSH.
Wednesday, October 8, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Wellin Museum of Art, Map #89, Wellin Museum Archive Hall, Map #89, Wellin Museum Object Study Gallery, Map #89, Wellin Museum Dietrich Exhibition Gallery, Map #89.
Wellin Kids | Rainbow Scratch Art
Drop in to explore art and make a creative project as a family! Wellin Kids programs draw inspiration from original works of art and provide an opportunity to experiment. This week, we will make our own scratch art using tempera paint sticks and acrylic paint, inspired by the multilayered paintings of artist Wesley Clark in the current exhibition EXODUS.
This morning session is open to all children in Kindergarten through 5th grade. Admission is free. This interactive program is intended for children with their parents/caregivers. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. .
Organization: WELLIN MUSEUM. Event Locator: 2025-ABHQDM.
Saturday, October 25, 2025, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Wellin Museum Archive Hall, Map #89, Wellin Museum Dietrich Exhibition Gallery, Map #89.
Friday Focus Tour
Join us for a 15-minute talk focused on a piece of art led by a Wellin Museum student docent!
Organization: WELLIN MUSEUM. Event Locator: 2025-ABHQCM.
Friday, November 7, 2025, 12:15 PM – 12:30 PM.
Wellin Museum of Art, Map #89.
Wellin Kids | Creative Crowns and Caps
Drop in to explore art and make a creative project as a family! Wellin Kids programs draw inspiration from original works of art and provide an opportunity to experiment. This week, we will draw inspiration from the crowns, hats, hoods, and headbands worn by the figures in Jamea Richmond-Edwards's artworks, folding, crumpling, and curling whimsical papers to construct amazing hat sculptures. Add paper snakes, rhinestones, and folded fans to create a personalized crown!
The first hour (2pm – 3pm) is recommended for children in Kindergarten through 2nd grade and the second hour (3:30 pm – 4:30 pm) is recommended for children in 3rd through 5th grade. Admission is free. This interactive program is intended for children with their parents/caregivers. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Visitors must sign in and leave the museum between sessions to allow us to reset the program. Due to limited space, children may only attend one session per date. For families with children in both age…
Organization: WELLIN MUSEUM. Event Locator: 2025-ABHQDN.
Saturday, November 15, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Wellin Museum Archive Hall, Map #89, Wellin Museum Dietrich Exhibition Gallery, Map #89.
Wellin Kids | Creative Crowns and Caps
Drop in to explore art and make a creative project as a family! Wellin Kids programs draw inspiration from original works of art and provide an opportunity to experiment. This week, we will draw inspiration from the crowns, hats, hoods, and headbands worn by the figures in Jamea Richmond-Edwards's artworks, folding, crumpling, and curling whimsical papers to construct amazing hat sculptures. Add paper snakes, rhinestones, and folded fans to create a personalized crown!
The first hour (2pm – 3pm) is recommended for children in Kindergarten through 2nd grade and the second hour (3:30 pm – 4:30 pm) is recommended for children in 3rd through 5th grade. Admission is free. This interactive program is intended for children with their parents/caregivers. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Visitors must sign in and leave the museum between sessions to allow us to reset the program. Due to limited space, children may only attend one session per date. For families with children in both age…
Organization: WELLIN MUSEUM. Event Locator: 2025-ABHQDR.
Saturday, November 15, 2025, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Wellin Museum Archive Hall, Map #89, Wellin Museum Dietrich Exhibition Gallery, Map #89.