Art, Tea & Song

Dec 1, 4-5pm

Join us for tea and an a cappella performance by the University Chorale in the Weatherspoon atrium. Come early to view the exhibitions including Inquiring Eyes: Greensboro Collects Art on view until December 12 or visit the Museum store for holiday gift ideas. Free.

4pm  Tea in the Weatherspoon atrium.

4:30pm  "Submerged" a performance by The UNCG School of Music, Theatre and Dance University Chorale, directed by Dr. Carole Ott, will feature lush harmonies of a cappella music by Eric Whitacre, Herbert Howells, and Sarah Hopkins. 

 

Open House for Educators

Dec 2, 4:30-6pm

View the current Art on Paper 2010 exhibition, network with colleagues, and learn about the special exhibitions and education programs planned for the Weatherspoon Art Museum's 70th Anniversary celebration in 2011. All educators welcome. Refreshments provided. Free.

RSVP for Open House for Educators: Terri Dowell-Dennis, Associate Curator of Education, or call (336) 256-1449.

photo: Carolyn de Berry. 

Sustainability Film: "Waste Land"

Dec 2, 6:30-8:30pm

Waste Land follows renowned contemporary artist Vik Muniz as he journeys from his home in Brooklyn to his native Brazil and the world's largest garbage dump located on the outskirts of Rio de Janeiro. The film documents Muniz's collaboration with the self-described "catadores" or pickers of recyclable materials as they recreate photographic images of themselves out of garbage. Directed by Lucy Walker and featuring Vic Muniz, 2010, 98 min. Portuguese/English with English subtitles. 2010 Sundance World Cinema Audience Award Winner and 2010 Full Frame Documentary Festival Audience Award Winner. 

The discussion leader for the film is Stephanie Sherman, Collaborative Director and co-founder at Greensboro's, Elsewhere Artist Collaborative. Stephanie Sherman is a writer, artist, and organizer exploring the magic of place and presence. Stephanie oversees the transformation of a three-story thrift store into a living museum, an international residency program, and creative laboratory exploring collaboration through things.

The Weatherspoon along with the UNCG Sustainability Committee presents the 5th Annual Sustainability Film & Discussion Series to address current issues affecting the environment. The year long series features new documentary films and post-screening discussions with local experts.

Come early for an information exchange with local businesses and community action groups dedicated to sustainable practices. Info exchange begins at 6 pm. Free.

Exhibition Finale with "Our State"

Dec 12, 1-3pm

Learn about the latest WAM exhibitions including Inquiring Eyes: Greensboro Collects Art (which closes on Dec 12) in our informal "Ask Me" public tours. Families and children welcome. Tours are led by WAM Docents and last 20 minutes. Free.

Refreshments and Our State magazines provided for guests.

Tours @ 1, 1:30, & 2 pm. Meet in the museum lobby.

Sponsored by Our State Magazine.