The Weatherspoon Art Gallery seems to be changing before our eyes. The new director, Juliette Bianco, is working hard to make the Weatherspoon "a core learning resource for the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and the community" (WAM website, visited 1/24/23). There are spaces set up specifically for community engagement with self-guided activities and themes coordinated with UNCG courses. As an example, Dr. Richard Hronek (UNCG lecturer of German), holds one meeting a week in the museum where pieces of art are brought into the Dillard Room, specifically related to his classroom assignments.
When we were there yesterday, we noticed the Borough Coffee Cart was inside the museum. You can see it below. Unfortunately, we arrived after the barrista had closed for the day. Now, there are places inside the museum where beverages are allowed. You can see from this second floor view, looking down on the first, a seating in a space has been created; previously, where only special events were set up. At 4:00 pm on a Tuesday afternoon, the museum was busier than we have seen it in a long time. Also, a new exhibit just opened up "To Serve the People: Prints from Mexico's Taller de Gráfica Popular." That exhibit has generated much interest and is a must to see if you are interested in Mexican culture, printmaking, or the labor movement in North America. Yesterday's crowd was very young. How encouraging to see 20-something students working and enjoying the Weatherspoon. The well-thought-out commitment for community engagement seems to be paying off. Stop by and see for yourself. There is parking in the rear.
Happy Wednesday! It is the last one in January.
A good view down.
Posted by: William Kendall | Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at 08:50 AM
I just looked at the schedule of upcoming events at the Weatherspoon. They are offering a gilded lettering workshop that sounds really awesome but unfortunately doesn't fit in with my schedule. Good things are happening here in Greensboro. Thank you so much for always being on the pulse of the city!
Posted by: Katja | Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at 10:37 AM