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Sunsets on the River returns this Thursday! 🎵 Hermitage Museum & Gardens: Highlights & Happenings visit events on view support Sunsets on the River returns this Thursday! Sunsets on the River is back this Thursday, July 25th for the 757’s favorit

We couldn't be more honored to be recognized as the 2024 Outstanding Nonprofit in Fundraising for the AFP-Hampton Roads’ National Philanthropy Day! This annual celebration highlights accomplishments of the regional philanthropic community dedicated to giving, volunteering, and charitable engagement.

The Outstanding Nonprofit in Fundraising award is reserved for one organization in Hampton Roads who has: succeeded in leveraging community partnerships, developed innovative and creative campaigns to reach new and existing donors, has enhanced the donor experience to drive a mission-oriented impact, and has secured a thriving base of enthusiastic supporters.

Congratulations to the other 2024 honorees and kudos to ALL of the fundraising professionals who continue to build a strong philanthropic community in Hampton Roads🙏

Association of Fundraising Professionals - Hampton Roads

⛈️ The Bad News ⛈️
In case you missed it, tonights Sunsets on the River concert is POSTPONED due to expected rain and thunderstorms.

🌞 The Good News 🌞
The show will go on next Thursday, July 25! 🙌

The 757’s favorite Grateful Dead tribute band, Grateful Jed will be bringing the vibes and our local lineup of food trucks Moon Tide Sundries, Ghost Kitchen, and Joysicles Gourmet Pops will be on site 🍽️

Gates open at 5:30 PM and music starts at 6 🎶

See you next week, Norfolk✌️

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⛈ SUNSETS ON THE RIVER: WEATHER UPDATE ⛈

Due to the strong chance for rain and thunderstorms tomorrow, July 18th, Sunsets on the River featuring Grateful Jed will be postponed until NEXT week to ensure an amazing time for all 🙌

Join us next *Thursday, July 25th* for the 757’s favorite Grateful Dead tribute band, and enjoy eats from our local lineup of food trucks: Moon Tide Sundries, Ghost Kitchen, and Joysicles Gourmet Pops 🍽️

Gates open at 5:30, and music starts at 6:00pm – we look forward to seeing you there! 🌞

Summer Member Swap Info: 
Virginia Zoo and Chrysler Museum Members visiting the Hermitage Museum & Gardens will still be able to enjoy complimentary admission to the Sunsets on the River concert on Thursday, July 25th from 6-9pm!

Participating visitors can present their active membership cards (or membership purchase receipt) at the Member check-in table at the entrance for free admission!

Special thanks to Southern Living for the mentioning us as one of The Best Things To Do In Norfolk, Virginia🙏🌳

Read the full article to learn more ways to spend a fun weekend in the awesome city of Norfolk 👇

This Breezy Coastal City Is The Perfect Summer Weekend Trip There's lots to do in this coastal city, from battleship tours to public gardens. Here's your guide to a great weekend in Norfolk, Virginia.

⚠ 10 DAYS LEFT TO APPLY ⚠

📢 CALLING ALL ARTISTS:
The Hermitage Museum & Gardens is seeking high-quality arts and crafts vendors to showcase at the Hermitage Handmade Festival on Saturday, September 21st! Artisans of ALL media including: ceramics, paper arts, fiber arts, metals, glass, and more are invited to apply! 🎨

🔗 For details on applications and qualifications, visit: thehermitagemuseum.org/hermitage-handmade-festival

Dates to know:
📅 Applications close on Friday, July 26th at 9 PM
📅 Accepted vendors will be notified on Tuesday, August 6th
📅 Hermitage Handmade Festival is Saturday, September 21st

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🌞 Summer is in Session at the Visual Arts School 🎨 Hermitage Museum & Gardens: Highlights & Happenings visit events on view support Last Chance to sign up for 2024 Summer Camps! So far, this year's Summer Camps at the Goode Family Visual Arts School h

🌞 Summer Art Camp spaces are still open! 

Visual Arts School Summer Art Camps are in full swing and our happy campers have been a blast 🙌 Camp weeks are scheduled all summer long, but don’t wait to reserve your child’s seat ⏰

Take a peek at the last few available camps👇

🗓️ July 22-26
⛓️‍💥 Breaking the Rules:
Monoprinting & More | Ages 9-12
This week, campers will learn the rules of printmaking and how to break them by experimenting with a variety of processes such as: reduction, dried watercolor, and collagraph printing.

🗓️ July 29-Aug 2
🖼️ Art Swap! Prints, Posters & More | Ages 11-15
This week, campers will learn about traditional printmaking methods to create posters and prints and then swap with classmates, bringing home a new collection of art!

🗓️ August 26-30
🧘 Shadows in Art & Yoga | Ages 6-10
This camp offers a unique blend of movement, self-expression, rhythmic breath, and imaginative art projects inspired by the principles of Shadow Yoga, that include: poseable sculptures, yoga flip books, a sun salutation collage, silhouette portraits, shadow tracing, and natural light shadow art.

🗓️ August 19-23
🤏 Small Wonders + Tiny Treasures | Ages 6-10
This week, campers will explore beauty and wonder in the little things as they explore the art of storytelling and memory keeping through small objects and treasures, sculpt miniature scenes out of clay, and build their own treasure boxes.

Don’t delay ✏️ sign them up TODAY at: thehermitagemuseum.org/visual-arts-school 🔗 link in bio

   
 

This rainy day has got us looking forward to next week’s Sunsets on the River concert 🙌 🌅 

Join us next Thursday, July 18th for the 757’s favorite Grateful Dead tribute band 🌹 and enjoy eats from our local lineup of food trucks: .va , and 🍽️ 

🕠 Gates open: 5:30 PM 
🕕 Music starts: 6:00 PM 
🗺️ 7637 North Shore Rd. Norfolk, VA 
🎟️ Tickets available at the gate 
   • Museum Members: FREE 
   • Kids under 10: FREE 
   • General admission: $15 

Learn more about parking, items to bring and accessibility at 👉 thehermitagemuseum.org
🔗 link in bio

Swap ‘til you drop in 2024! 🔄

In case you missed it👇

During the month of July, members of the Hermitage Museum, Chrysler Museum of Art, and Virginia Zoo can participate in our TRIPLE membership swap extravaganza ✨

Enjoy free admission, discounts, and exclusive events across all three venues - and don’t miss out on the chance to win a swag-filled prize package 🙌

Find more details via or visit:
🔗 thehermitagemuseum.org/membership-swap

Space is VERY limited for the last available Summer Art Camps! Have you signed your youngsters up yet? ⏳🖌️

Budding artists, ages 6-10 are invited to join us for a week of creativity and self-expression during the Wreck This Journal Summer Art Camp at The Goode Family Visual Arts School 📓✨ 

From July 8-12, campers will explore the art of journaling while learning a variety of art-making techniques, including: painting, drawing, and collage 🎨📖

Each week-long camp includes:
🌟 A special tour of the Hermitage Museum
🎨 Guest instructors and artist demos
🌿 Nature walks through the gardens
✏️ Provided materials and art supplies

No previous art instruction is necessary, so don’t delay, sign them up TODAY!

🔗 Visit thehermitagemuseum.org/visual-arts-school (link in bio) to learn more

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If you’re planning to stay-cation for the holiday weekend, plan an escape to the Hermitage Museum & Gardens for an exclusive evening of arts, entertainment, and storytelling on Saturday, July 6th! 🧭🧳

Traveling was a tremendous source of inspiration for the Hermitage Museum’s founder, Florence Sloane. Records traced her visits to over 25 cities in 10 different European countries between the 1920s-1930s! 🗺️ An avid appreciator of culture, world history, and a well-versed art collector, Florence’s mission was to bring arts and culture to her home in Norfolk, Virginia. Today, we’re honored to continue her mission by providing experiences for our community to educate and immerse in exhibitions, programs, events and more 🙏

🔥HOT TIP🔥
Planning to join us for Stories on Stage: It Happened on Vacation? 🗺️ Arrive early to view our summer exhibition, “An American Abroad: Florence Sloane in Europe, 1920s-1930s” and explore the ways Mrs. Sloane’s travels influenced the unique characteristics of the Hermitage Museum & Gardens ⛲️

Saturday, 7/6 Program Schedule:

🕰️ 6:30-7:30pm
🖼️ View An American Abroad After-hours 
📍 The Hermitage Museum
🎟️ Your Stories on Stage ticket grants you access to the museum to meet Curator of Collections, Lindsay Neal for an *exclusive view* of the exhibition. Parking will be available at the museum until 7:30pm. 

🕰️ 7:30-9:30pm
🎙️ Stories on Stage: It Happened on Vacation 
📍 The Goode Family Visual Arts School
🥂 Join us at the Visual Arts School for a night of true stories & spoken word performances from real people about vacations gone right, vacations gone wrong, and everything in-between. Refreshments will be available for purchase and parking will be available at the Visual Arts School.

🎟️ Tickets are limited, so reserve your seat TODAY!
🔗 Click the link in our bio to grab yours now or visit tinyurl.com/anamericanabroad to learn more!

The holiday weekend is right around the corner 🙌✨

If you’re looking for a way to escape the crowded beaches and add a little culture to the mix, join us at the newly-renovated Goode Family Visual Arts school for a night of creative storytelling and fun 🍻

Swipe right 👉 to meet the stellar line-up of entertainers, educators, movers and shakers who will be taking the stage on July 6th’s Stories on Stage: It Happened on Vacation, and learn more about each below! ⬇️

🎙️ Sheri Reynolds has published seven novels, along with many shorter works, and teaches creative writing and death studies at Wofford College in Spartanburg, SC.

🎙️ Dan Mathews is a Portsmouth-based author and animal advocate, with two memoirs published by Simon & Schuster.

🎙️ Leila Stephanie is a performing artist, actress, acting coach, and Young College Professor at 
NSU B.S. Business. 

🎙️ Bill Geroux is a former newspaper journalist for the Richmond-Times Dispatch and an author of two books, The Mathews Men and The Ghost Ships of Archangel. Bill is a longtime resident of Virginia Beach with a long history of enjoyable travel misadventures.

🎙️ Sylvie Green is a writer, educator, and actor (who you may recognize from the POSSES$ION Immersive Theatre series at the museum!)

🎙️ Noah Renn is a writer and educator living in southeastern Virginia. He is the author of the poetry chapbook, Sinking City.

🎙️ Shawn Girvan is the Adult Literary Program Director & Associate Executive Director at Muse Writers Center. He loves to learn, and has attended film school, comedy school, improv school, English school, writing school - and bartending school. 

🗓️ Saturday, July 6th at The Goode Family Visual Arts School
🧭  Doors open at 7pm
🗺️ Stories from 7:30-9:30pm
⚓️ Ages 18+ (under 18 admitted with parent or guardian)
🍷 Craft beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages available for purchase
🛳️ Tickets are limited, so reserve your seat ASAP!
🔗 Visit the to purchase tickets and learn more

              

to earlier this month when artist Walker Babington and project manager, Jordan Padilla, made a site visit to the Hermitage Museum & Gardens!

Could a future collaboration be in the works?  🤔 

In case you missed it, a limited number of scholarships are still available for Summer Art Camps at the Goode Family Visual Arts School! These generous grants cover the cost of registration fees for *one full week* of Summer Art Camp for children, ages 6 – 15 🎨

To submit an application:
🔗 Visit thehermitagemuseum.org/art-camps (link in bio)
💻 Download the application and complete the form
📮 Send the application to [email protected]

⏱️ Availability is limited - make sure to submit your application ASAP!

Stories on Stage: It Happened on Vacation is a night of true stories & spoken word performances from real people about vacations gone right, vacations gone wrong, and everything in-between 🧭
Join us on Saturday, July 6 from 7:30-9:30pm at The Goode Family Visual Arts School for this year's engaging guest speakers! Take a peek at the list below and save the date to hear their unique and memorable travel tales 👇

🎙️ Sheri Reynolds
New York Times Best-Selling Author, Oprah Book Club selection, Professor of English Wofford College

🎙️ Noah Renn .renn
Educator, Writer, Editor, Author of Sinking City from Finishing Line Press

🎙️ Leila Stephanie
Performing Artist, Director, and Educator

🎙️ Dan Mathews
Chimpanzee Advocate and Author of Committed: A Rabble-Rouser’s Memoir and Like Crazy: Life with my Mother and her Invisible Friends

🎙️ William Geroux
Author of The Mathews Men and The Ghost Ships of Archangel

🎙️ Sylvie Green
Actor, Writer, and Educator

🎙️ Shawn Girvan
Adult Literary Program Director & Associate Executive Director at Muse Writers Center

🕖 Doors open at 7pm. Ages 18+ (under 18 admitted with parent or guardian)
🎟️ Tickets are limited, so reserve your seat TODAY!
🔗 Visit tinyurl.com/anamericanabroad to grab your tickets and don't miss out on this unforgettable night! ✨

If this Virginia heat is already making you sweat 🥵 stay cool at the newly-renovated Visual Arts School with a 6-week Oil Painting class at the stunning Hermitage Museum & Gardens 🎨

Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, this course offers the perfect environment to refine your skills, explore new creative avenues, and push your artistic boundaries 🧑‍🎨

✨ Why join?
• Learn the foundation of working with oil paints, from color mixing and blending to application and brushwork.
• Dive into hands-on, practical exercises in a stunning, inspiring setting.
• Build a creative community: Connect with fellow artists and share your passion!
• Class seats are limited for personalized attention from our experienced and talented instructors!

🖌️ When: Saturdays, July 13 - August 17 | 1pm - 5pm�🖌️ Where: The Goode Family Visual Arts School
⏰ Don't miss out - reserve your spot today!
👉 Visit thehermitagemuseum.org/visual-arts-school/ to sign-up and learn more! (link in bio)

On Juneteenth, we remember the struggle for freedom and justice that Black Americans have faced 🖤

In solidarity, help us lift the voices of black artists, musicians, and creators who continue to inspire us with their resilience and creativity 🎨

Tag and amplify these talented individuals in our community as we work towards a more equitable and inclusive future👇

Ready to take your ceramics skills to the next level? Join us for TWO courses this summer to refine your craft and dive deeper into the art of pottery! ✨

🏺 POTTERY: FUNCTION & DESIGN OF FOOT RINGS
📅 When: Friday, June 28 | 6pm - 9pm
📍 Where: The Goode Family Visual Arts School at the Hermitage Museum & Gardens
Join us for this one-day workshop that explores the design, composition, and structural integrity of foot rings on both hand-built and wheel-thrown pottery. Supply fees and studio fees included!

🏺 PUT A LID ON IT! Lidded Pot Composition Workshop
📅 When: Wednesdays, July 10 - July 31 | 6pm - 9pm
📍 Where: The Goode Family Visual Arts School at the Hermitage Museum & Gardens
Elevate your pottery game in this 4-week workshop dedicated to designing and creating stunning lidded vessels! Learn essential techniques for throwing and trimming lids to craft flawless closed containers. Perfect for potters who can already center and finish pots. Supply fees and studio fees included!

Spaces are very limited! Don’t miss out—secure your spot today and take your pottery skills to new heights! 🎨✨

🔗 Reserve your seat now at: thehermitagemuseum.org/visual-arts-school

4 fun ways you can get involved with the Hermitage Museum & Gardens this summer:

🎨 Apply as an vendor at the 2024 Hermitage Handmade Festival:
The Hermitage is seeking high-quality arts and crafts vendors to showcase at the Hermitage Handmade Festival on Saturday, September 21st. Artisans of all media including ceramics, paper arts, fiber arts, metals, glass, and all handmade goods are invited to apply! Learn more at: thehermitagemuseum.org/hermitage-handmade-festival (link in bio)

🎙 Share your favorite travel story at Stories on Stage!
Do you have a true story about a vacation gone right or a vacation gone wrong? A memorable travel story to share in front of a live audience? Message [email protected] or send us a DM with a 1-3 sentence summary of your story for a chance to be a presenter at “Stories on Stage: It Happened on Vacation” on Saturday, July 6 at the Goode Family Visual Arts School!

🤝 Join the Hermitage Collective: 
The Hermitage Museum’s young professional volunteer group is recruiting educators, artists, fundraisers, event planners, marketing professionals, and more to join our team of volunteers! Join in the fun and help expand the reach of arts in our community, just visit thehermitagemuseum.org/hermitage-collective/ (link in bio) to learn more or contact [email protected] to apply!

🌞 Volunteer at the Visual Arts School’s Summer Camps: 
We’re looking for helpers to volunteer at our summer long art camps at the VAS! Interested in learning more? Fill out the inquiry form at 🔗 bit.ly/volunteerhmg (link in bio) or send a note to our Volunteer Coordinator, Toni Moser at: [email protected]  🙌

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Love is love everyday at the but today we’re throwing it back to 2018 to celebrate this absolutely STUNNING wedding in our gardens👌✨

Happy Anniversary and thanks to David and Brandon for sharing their special day with us, and a very Happy Pride Month to all! 🏳️‍🌈💕

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Join us TONIGHT for Sunsets on the River, Episode 3! 🙌🌅 Read our latest newsletter for ALL of the deets on tonight's show, and get ready for a gorgeous night on the back lawn! No subscription needed, just click here: https://conta.cc/3RqdyFu 📰

Swing into Sunsets on the River 💃🌅 Learn more about tomorrow night's show!   Highlights & Happenings at the Museum & Gardens Visit Events On View Join in the fun this Thursday, June 13th at Sunsets on the River!   Read on for this