Category: Happenings

  • 2024 Holiday Gift Guide

    2024 Holiday Gift Guide

    The National Trust’s 2024 Holiday Gift Guide features 16 unique gifts perfect for hard-to-please individuals. Whether for a family member or a friend, this curated selection from Historic Sites and Artists’ Studios offers delightful options to showcase your thoughtful gift-giving skills. Discover ideal presents for any recipient on your list.

  • Last chance to see traveling exhibition Monuments & Myths

    Last chance to see traveling exhibition Monuments & Myths

    The traveling exhibition “Monuments and Myths: The America of Sculptors Augustus Saint-Gaudens and Daniel Chester French”, on view at the Michener Art Museum, explores the significant contributions of these two Gilded Age sculptors. Running until January 25, 2025, it features around seventy artworks that reflect America’s evolving national identity from…

  • HAHS Sites featured in “Quirky Objects” article by National Trust

    HAHS Sites featured in “Quirky Objects” article by National Trust

    Fonthill Castle features an alligator as part of its unique collection, highlighting the intriguing nature of house museums. These quirky objects invoke curiosity and reveal the histories of their inhabitants. Exploring ten unusual items from historic sites provides context about the individuals and eras associated with these homes.

  • Wharton Esherick exhibition opening at Brandywine Museum of Art

    Wharton Esherick exhibition opening at Brandywine Museum of Art

    The Crafted World of Wharton Esherick, opening October 13, 2024, at the Brandywine Museum of Art, showcases a unique collection of Esherick’s works, many previously unseen. This exhibition spans his career from woodcut illustrations to innovative furniture sculptures, providing thematic insights into the artist’s life and creativity.

  • Don’t Miss Our Upcoming Trip to Santa Fe – May 4 to 9, 2025

    Don’t Miss Our Upcoming Trip to Santa Fe – May 4 to 9, 2025

    Join HAHS for Desert Canvas: Insiders’ View of Santa Fe, Abiquiu, and Taos, led by Dr. Wanda Corn and HAHS Director Valerie Balint. The trip includes exclusive visits to historic sites, artists’ homes, studios, receptions, and dinners. Experience luxury travel and gain insight into the region’s art scene. Sign up…

  • HAHS Panel at PastForward2024, October 30, 2024

    HAHS Panel at PastForward2024, October 30, 2024

    Join us in New Orleans this October for the National Trust’s annual conference where projects from the Radgowski Grant program will be showcased. The panel and workshop, moderated by HAHS Director Valerie Balint and Chris Morris, will highlight innovative approaches to centering women’s narratives in education STEAM programming for youth.

  • HAHS Director Valerie Balint interviewed for Gagosian Quarterly, Summer 2024

    HAHS Director Valerie Balint interviewed for Gagosian Quarterly, Summer 2024

    The ongoing series “Building a Legacy: Historic Artists Homes and Studios” features discussions with experts in artists’ estates and legacy stewardship. Daniel Belasco and Valerie Balint discuss the importance of preserving and engaging with artists’ personal and creative spaces. The article provides valuable insights for artists, foundations, scholars, and others.

  • Join HAHS for an Exclusive Trip to the Hamptons

    Join HAHS for an Exclusive Trip to the Hamptons

    Discover the Hamptons’ artistic legacy on a four-day insiders’ tour by Historic Artists’ Homes and Studios and Art Horizons International. Explore 8 HAHS sites, private collections, and immerse in the enduring artistic community of the East End. Experience historical and contemporary artistic spaces with exclusive tours, accommodations, and more for…