THIS MONTH at MARYHILL

Saturday, May 15
Founders’ Day & 70th Anniversary Celebration

Celebrate Maryhill’s 70th year by honoring the museum’s legacy, its founders, members and friends. Exhibit opening: Outdoor Sculpture

Annual Meeting of the Membership, 1 p.m.
Join us to learn about Maryhill Museum’s programs, projects and accomplishments. Members will elect officers and there will be presentations and awards.

Founders’ Day Program, Celebrating 70 Years, 2 to 4 p.m.
Maryhill means many things to many people — it’s an icon of Washington state, a fine art treasure trove, home to local and regional history, and has provided inspiration to untold numbers of visitors. Hear remarks and reminiscences from Sam Reed, Washington Secretary of State; Bonnie Beeks, president of the Klickitat County Historical Society; Pat Courtney Gold, Wasco Basketry Weaver and Artist; Michael Oros, president, Romanian American Society; and Elizabeth Ives Hunter, Executive Director, Cape Cod Museum of Art, Boston.

Family Fun: Marshmallow Sculptures, 1 to 4 p.m.
Using Maryhill’s dynamic collection of outdoor sculpture as inspiration, kids are invited to use toothpicks and marshmallows to create their own sculptural masterpiece.
Family Fun days children under 17 are admitted to the museum free all day with one paid adult admission.

Sculpture Garden Walk, 4 p.m.
Explore Maryhill’s outdoor sculpture collection with a garden walk led by curator Steve Grafe and some of the artists whose work is on view. A reception for artists will follow. The Outdoor Sculpture exhibition is sponsored by Bill and Cathy Dickson.

The Northwest Wine Auction, 6 p.m.
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THIS WEEK at MARYHILL Watch for this new feature at the top of the sidebar. Download (MP3 file) and listen as Doug Zanger interviews executive director, Colleen Schafroth and museum staff about the things that are going on at Maryhill Museum of Art this weekend.

The Northwest Wine Auction
Saturday, May 15, 6 p.m.
Don’t miss the opportunity to add some exceptional Washington and Oregon wines to your cellar and support Maryhill Museumof Art at the same time.

Enjoy a magical evening with delicious food and wines, and a chance to bid on a specially curated collection of Northwest wines and other unique experiences. The auction directly supports Maryhill Museum of Art and its wide range of programs. Last year’s inaugural event was a sellout — so mark your calendar now and plan to join us for this unforgettable evening.

Reservation & Pre-Payment: 2010 Maryhill Museum Northwest Wine Auction

There are three ways to make your reservation:

1. Mail your check for $100 per person to:

Maryhill Museum of Art
35 Maryhill Museum Drive
Goldendale, WA 98620

Please include the names of the people in your party.

2. Call Sandra Leibham at (509) 773-3733 to reserve and pre-pay using your credit card.

3. Reserve and pre-pay by credit card online:

Your payment will be processed securely through PayPal through your PayPal account. If you don't have a PayPal account, sign up for one by clicking on the "continue to checkout" link. It's fast, free, and secure.

 

Inspired by Maryhill

For years Maryhill Museum of Art has been a muse for countless people awed by its site, its building and its collections. To see or read some of these inspired pieces, visit the Inspiration page.

View an 8-minute video presentation that describesd how Maryhill Museum of Art can make a difference and change lives.

NEW! "Tell a Friend" —
Send a Maryhill Museum eCard

Browse through our changing collection of eCards to find the just right image for that special occasion or to share the enchantment of Maryhill Museum of Art with a friend. The collection of images changes periodically so be sure to come back often.

Support for our programs is provided by the Washington State Arts Commission.