Creative Connections

Earlier this month, the museum hosted its first Tea & Talk. Did you know that the average museum visitor spends 12-15 seconds per painting? And that's being generous. Rather than get caught up in the museum shuffle, Tea and Talk allows visitors the opportunity to slow down and take time to really see the art. Together we take an in-depth look at a selection of works and engage in conversation about our observations. The experience can be eye-opening, as each perspective shines light on new details and ideas. The more one looks at a painting, the more one will find. [...]

Starting this year, the Sid Richardson Museum is embarking on a new venture: public programs for adults. The education department is designing and implementing exciting and dynamic adult public programs that provide engaging experiences aimed at enhancing visitors’ relationships with the artwork. We do this by creating programs that facilitate personal meaning making, which encourages lasting connections and lifelong learning. Last Friday kicked off our season with a wonderful lecture by TCU professor Dr. Mark Thistlethwaite. Dr. Thistlethwaite discussed the artworks of Remington and Russell within the context of a dynamically changing U.S. at the turn of the century.  Our [...]