Enjoy a members-only opportunity to go behind-the-scenes of the artistic season! Members enjoy special programs, such as art tours and talks, opportunities to meet the artists, art-making for all ages, the GFS Plant Sale, and more! Programs are enjoyed rain or shine. Members may use Guest Passes to bring additional guests. Gates open at 9:30am. Present your current membership card or join upon entry.
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Program Schedule
10:30 – 11:30AM
Artist & Curator Discussion
Learn about new exhibition Bruce Beasley: 60 Year Retrospective, 1960-2020 with exhibiting artist Bruce Beasley and Tom Moran, Chief Curator.
Museum Building
11:45AM – 12:30PM
Curator’s Walk
Explore the outdoor works featured in new exhibition Bruce Beasley: Sixty Year Retrospective, 1960-2020 with Tom Moran, Chief Curator.
Tour leaves from the Museum Building
12 – 1:30PM
Behind the Scenes Q&A
Learn how large-scale sculptures are packed, transported and installed at GFS with Faith McClellan, Director of Collections & Exhibitions.
Domestic Arts Building
1 – 2PM
Artist & Curator Discussion
Learn about new exhibition Bruce Beasley: 60 Year Retrospective, 1960-2020 with exhibiting artist Bruce Beasley and Tom Moran, Chief Curator.
Museum Building
1 – 2PM
Close-Looking Conversation
This close looking program offers participants an opportunity to engage with one or two artworks over an extended
period of time. Join Education staff to look and reflect on work in the new exhibition Bruce Beasley: 60 Year
Retrospective, 1960-2020.
Register at Guest Services upon arrival
11AM – 12PM
Founder Spotlight: Viral Art by Seward Johnson
Learn about newly installed sculpture from Claire Brown, Atelier Director at The Seward Johnson Atelier.
At the sculpture (Rain: Auditorium)
12 – 1PM
Sculpture Spotlight: Big Perception Plane (Inspired by the Whitney Umbrella) by E. Calder Powel
Learn about recently completed sculpture from artist E. Calder Powel.
At the sculpture (Rain: Auditorium)
10AM – 2PM
Family Open Studios – REMIX!
Experiment with unexpected materials from our studio and garden to synthesize your own sculptures and landscapes in this three-dimensional collage experience. This drop-in workshop is designed for all ages to create together.
Main Path, across from Van Gogh Café pond (Rain: Education Studio in Welcome Center)
10AM – 2PM
Art Box
Pick up a complimentary Art Box with all the materials needed to create your own mini masterpiece. Limited quantities available.
Welcome Center Atrium
11AM – 2PM
Seward Johnson Atelier Master Class Series Preview
Get a sneak peak of this new series with a resin casting demo lead by Autin Wright.
Motor Exhibits Building
10:30AM – 12PM
Sound Bath
Sound Baths offer deep sensory relaxation, clarity of mind, and elevated awareness through the soothing tones of Alchemy Crystal Bowls, sound energy of Gong, and the primal vibration of voice through Mantra. In today’s preview of our summer series of Sunset Sound Baths, we offer a demonstration and information about their benefits in anticipation of our upcoming season of Wellness.
In the Meadow (Rain: East Gallery)
10:30AM – 12PM
HortiSculpture Tour
This uniquely designed docent-led tour explores the relationship between the art and landscaping at GFS.
Register at Guest Services upon arrival
10AM – 2PM
SmART CART: Patterns with Nature – inspired by Environmental Art
Drop by to learn about environmental art and its significance, and create your own earthwork using natural supplies such as branches, leaves, petals, rocks and more
Across from the Gazebo
10AM – 5PM
From Our Grounds to Yours: GFS Plant Sale
10AM-2PM – Exclusive first-access for Members
2-5PM – General Public
Now in its second year, GFS’s annual plant sale features a unique selection of annuals, perennials, as well as a variety of GFS propagated trees and succulents. Explore succulent planting demonstrations and herbs that promote wellness. Our Horticulturist, Janis Napoli, GFS gardeners and volunteers are on hand to answer questions and share garden-planning advice. Check out the full array of plants available for purchase, as well as a wide selection of thrown pottery to take your plant home in! A variety of garden accessories are also available for purchase in the Museum Shop. All proceeds from the plant sale support GFS’s horticulture and education programs.
*Please note: membership discounts do not apply to Plant Sale.
Located in the circle outside of the East Gallery (by #114 on the interactive map GFSMAP.org)
1PM & 3PM
Planting Demos with Alex Bowe, Horticulture Assistant
Located at the GFS Plant Sale
Member Lounge Open 10AM – 4PM
Enjoy a complimentary refreshment, learn how to make the most of your membership, & connect with GFS staff.
Museum Shop Open 10AM – 6PM
GFS members receive 15% off eligible in-store purchases on Member Preview Day (consignment items excluded; cannot be combined with other sales or discounts).
Refreshments
Present your membership card and enjoy a 10% Member discount at the Peacock Café, the Van Gogh Café, and Rat’s Restaurant!