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George A. Weymouth (b.1936),
Mrs. Battle (detail), 1991, egg
tempera on panel, permanent
collection. © George A. Weymouth
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Striking Poses:
Portraits from the Museum's Collections
through September 6
This exhibition includes a range of intriguing and especially vibrant portraits from the museum's permanent and loan collections. Many demonstrate dynamic collaboration between artist and sitter. Whether portrait sitters strike stationary or active poses, artists often present distinctive—and sometimes intentionally imaginary—interpretations of their characters and lives. On view are works by Benjamin West, Jefferson David Chalfant, N.C. Wyeth, Norman Rockwell, Peter Hurd, Andrew Wyeth, Jamie Wyeth, and many others. |
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Monday through Thursday at 2 and 3 p.m. Friday at 1, 2 and 3 p.m.
No tours August 1-September 5. No tours September 8, 9 and 17, and
October 14 and 15.
Victoria Wyeth, daughter of Nicholas Wyeth, guides public tours of art by her grandfather, Andrew Wyeth, and by her uncle, Jamie Wyeth. The tours include a discussion of the artists' media, techniques, subject matter and models. Tours at 1 and
2 p.m. will focus on Andrew Wyeth. Tours at 3 p.m. will focus on Jamie Wyeth. Free with regular museum admission. Please note: Starting September 7, tours at 2 p.m. will focus on Jamie Wyeth, and tours at 1 and 3 p.m. will focus on Andrew Wyeth.
Tour capacity is limited to 35 people. Tickets are required and must be picked up in person on the day of the tour at the Brandywine River Museum Shop. Tickets are issued on a first-come, first-served basis. Individual reservations for tours are not taken in advance. Please call 610-388-8326 on the morning of your visit as Ms. Wyeth's schedule is subject to change. Private tours are available for an additional fee; for information, please send an e-mail to specialevents@brandywine.org. |
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Free Sunday Mornings in September
September 5, 12, 19, 26
Discover the wonderful world of art every Sunday morning in September with free Sunday mornings from 9:30 a.m. until noon. |
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Robert Jackson, Target the
Artist, 2009, oil on linen,
collection of the artist
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Reality Check:
Contemporary American Trompe l'Oeil
September 11 - November 18
The Brandywine River Museum is known for its outstanding collection of 19th- and early 20th-century American trompe l'oeil paintings. A French term meaning "fool the eye," trompe l'oeil is part of a long tradition of illusionism that dates to antiquity. In this exhibition, the Museum presents the work of 22 contemporary trompe l'oeil artists and examines how the tradition has evolved in the present day.
Participating artists include Eric Conklin, Otto Duecker, Gary Erbe, Scott Fraser, Christopher Gallego, Mikel Glass, Woody Gwyn, Robert C. Jackson, Sarah Lamb, Alan Magee, Daniel Massad, Steve Mills, Janet Monafo, Greg Mort, Charles Pfahl, Ron Rizk, Nelson Shanks, Daniel Sprick, Debra Teare, Micheal Theise, Greg West, Will Wilson and John Yerger.
This exhibition is supported by the museum’s Davenport Family Foundation Fund for Exhibitions. |
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Will Wilson, Convexed (2004-2005), oil on linen, 24” diameter, private collection. |
Artists' Voices: A Panel Discussion
September 11 at 11 a.m.
Artists represented in the exhibition will discuss their influences, techniques and more in a special program moderated by the exhibition’s curator Audrey Lewis. The program is free for members and included in museum admission. Seating is full. For more information or to register, contact the education office at 610-388-8382 or education@brandywine.org. Reserved seating is full. Additional seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
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September 23, 7:30 p.m.
Join Brandywine Conservancy staff members for an evening walk through the Laurels Preserve to listen and look for owls. Children are welcome, but must be able to remain quiet for the duration of the approximate 1.4 mile walk. Meet in the Laurels Preserve parking lot. Space is limited to 15 people. Space is limited to 15 people. To register, contact Elissa Kall at 610-388-8340. This event is for members only; to become a member, click here. |
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The Art of Trompe l'Oeil Lecture
"American Trompe l’Oeil Paintings from the Collection"
September 30, 11 a.m.
Supervisor of education Mary Cronin will discuss the museum’s outstanding collection of 19th century American trompe l’oeil paintings, including the work of William Michael Harnett, John Frederick Peto, George Cope and others. This lecture will provide a historical context for the special exhibition, Reality Check: Contemporary American Trompe l'Oeil. Free for members and included with museum admission. To register, please contact the education office at 610-388-8382 or education@brandywine.org. |
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The Art of Trompe l'Oeil Lecture
"Reality Check: Contemporary American Trompe l’Oeil"
October 7, 11 a.m.
Curator Audrey Lewis will present the work of 20 contemporary trompe l'oeil artists featured in the museum’s special exhibition, and examine how the tradition has evolved to the present day. Free for members and included with museum admission. To register, please contact the education office at 610-388-8382 or education@brandywine.org.
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Tree Planting in the Laurels
October 9, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Join the Young Friends and plant a tree in the Laurels Preserve. As they grow, the trees will increase food and shelter for wildlife and improve soil stability and the water quality of nearby Buck and Doe Runs. This year’s event is presented by Exelon’s Environmental Council and sponsored by Wawa. Participant fee includes the cost of trees and lunch. Advance registration is required. For more information or to register, please call the Young Friends office at 610-388-8315 or visit www.youngfriends.org . |
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Laurels Preserve Volunteer Day
October 10, 12 p.m.
Help to keep trees in the Laurels Preserve healthy by cutting and removing bittersweet vines, which can “smother” trees. Please wear clothes to work in and bring gloves, and lopers to cut the vines. Meet at the Laurels parking lot gate. To register, contact Elissa Kall at 610-388-8340. |
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Fall Migratory Bird Walk at the Laurels Preserve
October 13, 8 a.m.
Join Brandywine Conservancy staff members for a fall migratory walk. Meet in the Laurels Preserve parking lot. Space is limited to 15 people. To register, contact Elissa Kall at 610-388-8340. This event is for members only; to become a member, click here. |
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Read Aloud Tours
October 14, 21 and 28, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Introduce children to the museum through this special program, designed for children ages 3 to 6 accompanied by an adult. Featuring story time in the gallery followed by an art-making activity, each week has a different theme. For more information, click here. |
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Fall Migratory Bird Walk at Waterloo Mills
October 20, 8 a.m.
Join Brandywine Conservancy staff members for a fall migratory bird walk. Meet in the Waterloo Mills parking lot. Space is limited to 15 people. To register, contact Elissa Kall at 610-388-8340. This event is for members only; to become a member, click here. |
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October 20, 1 p.m.
Join Brandywine Conservancy staff members for an informational hike and learn about recently completed and upcoming projects, as well as ask questions about routine maintenance. Meet in the Laurels parking lot. To register, contact Elissa Kall at 610-388-8340. This event is for members only; to become a member, click here. |
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October 22, 7:30 p.m.
Join Brandywine Conservancy staff members for an evening walk through the Laurels Preserve to listen and look for owls. Children are welcome, but must be able to remain quiet for the duration of the approximate 1.4 mile walk. Meet in the Laurels Preserve parking lot. Space is limited to 15 people. To register, contact Elissa Kall at 610-388-8340. This event is for members only; to become a member, click here. |
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All Hallows' Eve Costume Ball
October 23, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Houston, we have a party! Join the Young Friends of the Brandywine Conservancy for their annual gala fundraiser. This year’s theme is 2010: A Space Odyssey. Hundreds of costumed guests will mix and mingle in the intergalactically decorated tented courtyard. This “extraterrestrial” evening includes sipping cosmic concoctions, floating through the Reality Check: Contemporary American Trompe l'Oeil Painting exhibition, competing in the feverishly contested costume battle and dancing ‘til re-entry. The All Hallows’ Eve Costume Ball is presented by Wilmington Trust. Additional sponsors include Exelon’s Environmental Council and Kalmar Investments. All proceeds benefit the Brandywine Conservancy. Invitations will be mailed in early September, prices start at $85 per person (must be 21 to attend). For more information and tickets, please call 610-388-8315 or visit www.youngfriends.org. |
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Fall Harvest Market
Most weekends, September through November
From honey and apples to pottery and handcrafted jewelry, regional artisans showcase their crafts at the Brandywine River Museum's Annual Fall Harvest Market in the museum courtyard. Hand-woven rugs, dried flowers and wreaths, pottery, quilted fabric items and handcrafted dolls are included on a rotating basis. Free with museum admission. |
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Fourth Annual Rally 'Round the Races
October 31, begins at 9:30 a.m.
Unravel the route through preserved open space and clean water projects of the Brandywine Conservancy as your team competes for prizes for optimum time and mileage. A luncheon party awaits all at the last checkpoint—a secret location. This year’s Halloween drive promises some supernatural twists and turns. $125 per car includes rally and lunch for four; children welcome. Entries are limited; reserve your spot early. Hosted by the Radnor Hunt Race Committee. To sign up, contact 610-388-8398 or go online to www.radnorhuntraces.org.
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Holiday Shops
Most weekends, November through January
Beautiful and unique objects created by some of the region's most talented craftspeople are featured in the museum courtyard. Approximately 12 artisans exhibit and sell their work on a rotating basis, with seven artisans featured each week. Items for sale include dolls, hand-woven scarves, jewelry and pottery. Free with museum admission. |
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Read Aloud Tours
November 4, 11 and 18, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Introduce children to the museum through this special program, designed for children ages 3 to 6 accompanied by an adult. Featuring story time in the gallery followed by an art-making activity, each week has a different theme. For more information, click here. |
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Members’ Discount Shopping Weekend
November 6-7, 9:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
Brandywine Conservancy members will receive a double discount of 20% on most merchandise in our Museum Shop all weekend, so start your holiday shopping early this year. Selected Harvest Market vendors in our courtyard are generously offering a 10% discount to our members as well. To help them recognize your member status, be sure to bring your membership cards with you when you shop. We appreciate your support, so this weekend, members will receive one free Museum guest pass for every $25.00 spent. During this weekend our member shoppers may also sign up for a chance to win a Gift Membership-In-A-Bag to give to a friend or family member. Complimentary gift wrapping is available for members 10 am to 4 pm Saturday and 1 to 4 pm Sunday.
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November 23, 7:30 p.m.
Join Brandywine Conservancy staff members for an evening walk through the Laurels Preserve to listen and look for owls. Children are welcome, but must be able to stay quiet for the duration of the approximate 1.4 mile walk. Meet in the Laurels Preserve parking lot. Space is limited to 15 people. To register, contact Elissa Kall at 610-388-8340. This event is for members only; to become a member, click here. |
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A Brandywine Christmas
November 26 - January 9
The museum celebrates the season with fabulous holiday displays including an extensiev O-gauge model railroad, an elaborate Victorian dollhouse and thousands of whimsical "critter" ornaments on holiday trees.
Due to the large number of visitors during the busy holiday season, the museum regrets that it cannot accommodate baby strollers.
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Royal Lacey Scoville (ca. 1871-
1938, Untitled (ca. 1915), water-
color and ink on illustration board, permanent collection, gift of
Jonathan Godfrey Wells, III,
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The Imaginary Beasts of Royal Lacey Scoville
November 26 - January 9
This special exhibition presents 38 whimsical watercolors that form an original narrative written and illustrated by Royal Lacey Scoville for his daughter Eleanore. Based on the style of Edward Lear, Lewis Carroll, and Peter Newell, Scoville tells the story of the Lazy Tom Tompkins and the wizard, Tumblebug, who casts a spell on Tom. Tompkins, startled from an afternoon nap, stares in horror at the gigantic snake with a multi-colored head and gaping mouth. Tom, under the spell cast by the wizard, cannot escape the snake's coils and joins the 35 other imaginary creatures ensnared by the snake. |
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Golden Impressions of Andrew Wyeth by Donald Pywell
November 26 - January 9
This exhibition features exquisitely-crafted jewelry inspired by Andrew Wyeth's paintings. Goldsmith Donald Pywell collaborated with Wyeth on the initial design for each piece of jewelry, and architectural designer Timothy Mark Cole created the settings for them, which are also based on Wyeth's paintings. |
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Annual Critter Sale
December 4 & 5 - 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Handcrafted "critter" ornaments made by the museum volunteers are for sale in the museum's lecture room. Admission is free.
Click here for more information. |
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Chadds Ford, PA 19317 • Phone: 610-388-2700
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