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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250830
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SUMMARY:A Wonder-full World Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Location: The Community Art Gallery in the Kelly Education Center (included with Garden admission) \nSophia is a 21-year-old woman with Down syndrome who lives life out loud and in vibrant color. She has studied Chinese brushstroke/Sumi-e watercolor painting for several years. More recently\, she’s begun to explore acrylic painting\, pottery\, and collages — as well as helping to create murals in her community. Sophia’s paintings have been displayed at the Chinese American Museum DC and the Artists4ERA campaign. She’s been the featured solo artist for shows at Capitol One headquarters\, Children’s National Medical Center\, the Pozez Jewish Community Center\, the Fredericksburg Area Museum\, and the Kennedy Center. \nSophia’s paintings capture the vivid and vibrant wonder of the world around her. Birds\, flowers\, and animal friends leap out to grab our attention. When asked about her art\, Sophia says\, “It makes me happy. I like feeling professional\, proud\, strong\, and confident when I make art.” Sophia says she wants people to make friends with her art. She takes pride in showing the greater world that people with an intellectual disability contribute a lot to their communities and can do great things when they have no limits and more opportunities.
URL:https://www.lewisginter.org/event/a-wonder-full-world/
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250823
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251106
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SUMMARY:The Earth Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:In this two-part exhibition\, artist Leah Raintree and the family-run business La Amatista offer distinct yet complementary perspectives on the Earth’s deep material history. Through drawings infused with ocean sediment\, and ethically-sourced Uruguayan amethysts brought directly from the ground with care\, both contributors explore how natural materials can become conduits for reflection\, responsibility\, and reverence. \nTogether\, their works ask: What does it mean to engage with the Earth—not just as resource\, but as archive\, collaborator\, and witness? \nThis exhibition is located in the Lora M. Robins Library\, which is closed on Sundays and Mondays. Included with Garden admission. 
URL:https://www.lewisginter.org/event/the-earth-exhibition/
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250701
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250801
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SUMMARY:America the Beautiful
DESCRIPTION:In Loving Memory\n(1952–2025)\n“Be grateful—every day\, no matter what you face.” \nJourney through the remarkable life and inspiring art of Anh-Van Truong. Born in Vietnam in 1952\, Anh-Van endured unimaginable hardships—fleeing her homeland after the 1975 Communist takeover\, surviving multiple failed escape attempts\, and finally reaching freedom by boat with only a 3% chance of survival. After a year and a half in a Philippine refugee camp\, where she served as a UN interpreter\, she resettled in Canada and later made the U.S. her permanent home in 1983. \nA scholar of French literature and lifelong lover of painting\, Anh-Van worked with international embassies and raised three children\, honoring her heritage while embracing her new home. In her final years\, while battling stage 4 gastric cancer\, she returned to her first passion with America the Beautiful\, a moving exhibition that celebrated the spirit of each U.S. state and the people who call it home. Through every brushstroke\, Anh-Van expressed her gratitude\, resilience\, and deep love for the country that gave her a second chance.  \nThis exhibition will be on display in the Robins Visitor Center.
URL:https://www.lewisginter.org/event/america-the-beautiful/
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250602
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250830
DTSTAMP:20250602T143147Z
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SUMMARY:Portraits of Place
DESCRIPTION:Portraits of Place is part of a series of site-specific botanical collaborations that honor the land and our connection to it\, created by artist Hillary Waters Fayle. \nSourced from parks\, gardens\, or private properties\, each piece pays tribute to the people who have come before—those who tilled the soil\, planted seeds\, or tended trees and flowers. Pressed and preserved plant materials are carefully arranged and adhered to paper or acrylic\, visually reflecting the spectrum of human interaction with nature\, from wild meadows to formal gardens. The patterns formed by leaves\, petals\, and seeds express a deeper structure of connection within the natural world and our shared experiences. \nWhen a blueprint is to be made\, the finished arrangement is placed over watercolor paper coated with UV-sensitive iron salts. Exposed to sunlight\, the leaves cast shadows that block the rays\, creating a striking contrast once the paper is rinsed and dried: deep blue where the sun touched\, and pale hues where shadows fell. This cyanotype process—the original method for making blueprints—mirrors the themes of the work itself: sunlight as a life-giving force\, essential to plants\, to the cotton in the paper\, and to the image-making process. The result is both a visual record and a symbolic reflection of the land’s enduring story.
URL:https://www.lewisginter.org/event/portraits-of-place/
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250530
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250821
DTSTAMP:20250409T164224Z
CREATED:20250409T164204Z
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SUMMARY:Water and Stone Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Born in Long Island\, N.Y.\, Nancy Kulik received her Bachelor of Science degree in Fine Arts with a scholarship from Hofstra University. During her time there\, she had the opportunity to attend school in Rome and travel across Europe for a semester. This period of her education opened her soul to a deep connection with the Creator and creation through art\, people\, places\, and remarkable life experiences. It also sparked a lifelong passion for ministry and space planning\, two pursuits that often intertwine in unexpected ways. \nArt has always been a deeply personal spiritual experience for her\, both in the creative process and in visual expression. This connection has been most profoundly reflected in her recent exploration of the relationship between nature and scripture\, seeing them as tandem reflections of one another. \nThis exhibition is located in the Lora M. Robins Library and is included with Garden admission. Please note\, the library is closed on Sundays and Mondays. 
URL:https://www.lewisginter.org/event/water-and-stone-exhibition/
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250401
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250531
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SUMMARY:The Cecropia Moth Life Cycle Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Artist Mary Van Slyke invites you to celebrate spring and the return of lepidoptera (winged insects\, including butterflies and moths) with a visit to The Cecropia Moth Life Cycle at the Kelly Education Center\, Community Art Gallery. The exhibit features vibrant watercolor paintings that depict in detail the life stages of the cecropia moth. High-magnification scanning electron micrographs of wing scales and antennae highlight the incredible complexity of these fascinating creatures. \nIn addition\, oil paintings of several other native butterflies and moths showcase some of our favorite lepidoptera. Discover more about these amazing insects and learn how you can welcome them into your yard by providing habitats for both caterpillars and adults!
URL:https://www.lewisginter.org/event/the-cecropia-moth-life-cycle-exhibit/
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250401
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250529
DTSTAMP:20250331T131701Z
CREATED:20250226T164755Z
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SUMMARY:Singularity is a Forest
DESCRIPTION:Experience Singularity is a Forest\, a photography series by Álvaro Alejandro López\, a self-taught photographer from Mexico City. López’s photography invites viewers to explore the spaces between what is seen and what is felt. His images challenge us to look beyond the surface\, revealing connections between seemingly unrelated objects and moments. Each photograph serves as a mirror\, reflecting both the visible and the hidden\, inviting the observer to dive deeper into a world where every fragment contributes to a greater\, unspoken narrative. In Singularity is a Forest\, an aesthetic approach to the features and scars that give life to the individuality of each tree\, Álvaro’s photographs are accompanied by his poetry as well.
URL:https://www.lewisginter.org/event/singularity-is-a-forest/
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250131
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250328
DTSTAMP:20250203T153910Z
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SUMMARY:Soul for Soil
DESCRIPTION:“Soul for Soil” is an artistic exploration of the profound\, historical\, and spiritual connection between African American culture and the natural world. This exhibit delves into the deep-rooted relationship with the earth—one that is both ancestral and contemporary\, shaped by resilience\, creativity\, and renewal.  \nThrough the lens of spring\, a season of rebirth and transformation\, the works in this collection reflect the cyclical journey of growth\, healing\, and liberation. They honor the land as a witness to African American stories—fields tilled with labor and love\, gardens nurtured by generations\, and spaces where spirits find solace and strength. Each piece in “Soul for Soil” celebrates the enduring ties to the earth\, not only as a source of sustenance but as a sacred space for reclaiming identity\, finding belonging\, and sowing seeds of future possibilities.  \nBy reconnecting to nature and embracing the vitality of spring\, this exhibit invites viewers to consider how the land carries deep meaning to our past and continues to shape our collective future. \nThis exhibition was curated by The Art Seen. \nLocation: Community Art Gallery in the Kelly Education Center (included with Garden admission)
URL:https://www.lewisginter.org/event/soul-for-soil/
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250118T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250309T170000
DTSTAMP:20241227T174426Z
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SUMMARY:Rich Soil by Kristine Mays
DESCRIPTION:Inspired by the movements and gestures of Alvin Ailey’s dance composition “Revelation\,” artist Kristine Mays’ expression of the human form through wire pays honor to the ancestors — those that walked\, lived and tended to this land.
URL:https://www.lewisginter.org/event/rich-soil/
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