Throughout the run of the Roberto Lugo exhibition, the Hermitage will offer a variety of programs geared to adults, children and families. The construction of the Roberto Lugo Public Programs have been designed to honor Roberto Lugo’s personal interests–music, family, sneakers, quality design, spoken word, and the power of art to change lives.
STORIES ON STAGE: ART SAVED MY LIFE
Friday, August 5, 6:30-9:30pm
True stories & spoken word performances from real people about how art saved or shaped their lives.
Complimentary light bites and desserts from Chef by Design. Craft beer and wine available for purchase. Includes exclusive access to the Roberto Lugo: Pottery with Purpose exhibition and the Hermitage Museum’s permanent collection!
Featuring:
Clayton Singleton – Artist and Educator
Kristin Skees – Artist and Educator
Brad McMurran –Push Comedy Theater
It’s Tha Koncept – Recording Artist
Angela Tilley – Ceramics Artist / Instructor, Navy Veteran
Jorge Mendez – Author, Musician, and Spoken Word Artist
Madeline Garcia – Author and Spoken Word Artist
Members: $10 | Non-Members: $15
TICKETS ON SALE HERE
PREVIOUS EVENTS:
POTTERY OPEN HOUSE PARTY
Sunday, July 24, 11am-3pm, FREE, Hermitage Visual Arts School + Hermitage Museum
All ages are welcome for this FREE event at the Hermitage Museum’s Visual Art School. Featuring:
- A unique, timed pottery competition on our in-house ceramic wheels
- The chance to interact and learn from regional ceramic artists and organizations including: 757 Makerspace, Luis Pacheco and Neobrutal Studio, and the Ceramic Designers Association
- An engaging exploration of ceramics as an artistic form through conversations with artist Amber Pierce & Richard Nickel (Associate Professor at Old Dominion University) w/ a LIVE audience Q&A
- A one-of-a-kind Roberto Lugo inspired magnet activity you can design and take home!
- Kids activities and scavenger hunts
- FREE guided tours of the Hermitage Museum and the Sloane Collection
- Food for purchase from Cast Iron Catering Food Truck
- Drinks for purchase from our cash/credit bar
This event is rain or shine. Donations are encouraged!
ROBERTO LUGO: POTTERY WITH PURPOSE CURATOR NIGHT
Friday, July 8, 6:30-9:30pm
Join Curator of Contemporary Art + Education, Carrie Spencer, for an enlightening conversation during a personalized, guided tour of the Roberto Lugo: Pottery with Purpose exhibition.
+ you’re invited to:
Watch LIVE clay demonstrations outside by ceramic artists and educators
Design and create a one-of-a-kind Roberto Lugo inspired magnet to take home!
Enjoy delicious, complimentary light bites and desserts by Creative Catering
Members: $10 | Non-Members: $15
Exhibition tours at 7pm and 8:30pm
FAMILY DINNER NIGHT! – THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED
Friday, August 19, 5:30-8:30pm (dinner served between 5:30-7:30pm)
