November 2013 events at the Columbus Museum
Note: Additional events may be added, please check the Columbus Museum website (www.columbusmuseum.com) or ‘like’ us on Facebook for updates and more information.
Wednesday, November 6; 7-9PM
Art With the Masters
Meet for an evening of painting with friends as Columbus’ own award- winning artist Gloria Mani guides you in creating a one of a kind masterpiece. The Columbus Museum will provide all the needed supplies, as well as beverages and small bites; you bring the creativity! Reserve your palette by November 1 at www.columbusmuseum.com or call 706.748.2562, ext. 544; $25 Museum member/$35 Non-member
November 7-9
Annual Open House at the Columbus Museum Shop
It’s holiday shopping time so get a jump on your gift list with unique items from the Museum Shop. Everything in the Museum Shop will be marked 10% off and museum members can combine their Shop membership discount for savings up to 30%!
Saturday, November 9; 10am-12pm
Second Saturday
Second Saturday is a FREE family event each month! Drop by the Art Cart and create an abstract mosaic inspired by Columbus-native Alma Thomas’ Air View of a Springtime Nursery. Work as family to make a large collaborative group mosaic or design an individual masterpiece. FREE
Saturday, November 9; 2-4pm
All-Star Artists – Wild & Classic Paper-cut Self-Portraits
Calling all young artists! Visit the permanent collection galleries to learn about portraiture then create a cool self-portrait, either a “wacky” or an exact look-alike, in the Studio! Register at www.columbusmuseum.com by November 5; $30 Museum members / $35 Non-members.
Saturday, November 16; 1-5 PM
Intermediate Felting Workshop – Adult Program
Building on the techniques learned in the Felting for Beginners workshop and drawing from the inspiration of the Dare to Wear exhibit, participants will create a three-dimensional wearable work of art—a felted handbag. Register at www.columbusmuseum.com by November 11; $25 Museum member*/ $35 Non- member* *Cost does not include materials. A list of materials will be provided upon registration.
Thursday, November 21; 6-8 pm
Third Thursday – Betsy Eby & the Asherah Quartet
Join us for a special Third Thursday after-hours experience with artist Betsy Eby. Learn more about the inspiration and process behind the creation of the works in the Painting with Fire exhibition. The artist will give a gallery talk at 6pm, followed by a reception with classical and jazz music performed by the Asherah Quartet highlighting pieces that inspire Eby creatively. Please RSVP to Mary Goff at 706.748.2562, ext. 210 or [email protected] by November 18. FREE
Sunday, November 24; 1-5pm
Feel the Heat: Contemporary Glass Sculpture Exhibition Opens
Feel the Heat: Contemporary Glass Sculpture highlights the different ways in which glass is used as a medium for contemporary art. Assembled from museum and private collections throughout the southeast, Feel the Heat features over 60 works by masters of studio glass. The exhibit explores a variety of techniques used to create glass objects, including blowing, casting, acid-etching, hot-working, slumping, incalmo, and lampworking. FREE
