The Virginia Festival of the Book is looking for faculty authors of “recently published books on topics of interest to the general public–history, science, current affairs, sports–really anything that would appeal to Virginia Festival of the Book attendees,” according to the program director. More information is available at the web site http://www.vabook.org/index.html/
Gari Melchers Home and Studio’s In Old Virginia painting made the cover of the US Embassy Bern ART in Embassies Exhibition catalog. Donald Beyer, Jr. is the US Ambassador to Switzerland and Liechtenstein, and In Old Virginia hangs in his official Residence in Bern.
On Display from September 10 through November 21
“Gari Melchers’ Works on Paper: Highlights from the Collection”
Curatorial Intern and University of Mary Washington senior Davida “Vida” Austin has selected almost 20 works on paper for this temporary exhibition.
Vida’s selections represent a survey of styles and subjects that show Melchers development as an artist on paper and span nearly his entire career.
The subject matter is wide-ranging and includes everything from portraits and landscapes to figurative interiors.
Gari Melchers Home and Studio is open everyday, except Wednesdays, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Free to the UMW community.
Fall Bulb Planting Workshop
Sunday, September 19, 2 p.m.
Building and Grounds Preservation Supervisor Beate Jensen will show how to use bulbs in formal gardens and for naturalizing.
Sponsored by Roxbury Farm and Garden
Free and open to the public; reservations not required.
