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May at NCMA: Four Exhibitions, Fine Craft Fair, Spring Sculpture Stroll, Artist Talks, Manes Center Art Classes & Workshops, After-School Art Lab, and more!
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Manes Art Education Center
Saturday, May 2
Sunday, May 3
10 am – 4 pm
Discover unique handmade works by local and regional artisans, including ceramics, jewelry, textiles, woodwork, glass, sculpture, and more. Whether you’re searching for a special Mother’s Day gift or looking to add a unique piece to your home, this Fine Craft Fair offers extraordinary items for everyone – each is crafted with care, creativity, and exceptional talent.
Free admission
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Saturday, May 2 at 11 am – 12:30 pm
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Travel across the Museum’s grounds to explore a selection of magnificent sculptures sited across the property. Each stop on the tour will delve into the artists’ choices, inspirations, and materials.
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Meet at the Manes Art Education Center
Rain date: May 3.
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Sunday, May 3 at 3 pm
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Acclaimed artist Adam Straus and noted art critic, writer, and filmmaker Amei Wallach will discuss Straus’ artistic process, share insights from his current and past work, and present images that illuminate the evolution of his practice.
Amei Wallach is renowned for her documentaries profiling artists include: Louise Bourgeois: The Spider, The Mistress and the Tangerine (2008), Ilya and Emilia Kabakov: Enter Here (2013), and Taking Venice (2024). Her writings have appeared in the New York Times, Smithsonian, Vanity Fair, and Art in America, and numerous publications. From 2000 to 2005, Wallach served as president of the U.S. Section of the International Association of Art Critics.
Their dialogue offers a unique window into the artist’s creative journey and the broader role of art in reflecting and responding to our contemporary world.
Limited seating – register in advance.
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Join Glen Hansen for an immersive, two-part live demonstration and lecture. This program offers a rare look into the meticulous “Old World” methods used by the masters to create luminous, atmospheric works of art. Participants will observe Glen working on several active paintings in his studio throughout the demo. This is a unique opportunity to see professional techniques applied in real-time and to understand how historical mediums can be integrated into contemporary practice.
Program Schedule
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Session 1: The Foundation (11 am – 12:30 pm) Learn the critical role of the underpainting (ground) in establishing a successful composition. Glen will demonstrate how to build an atmosphere from the bottom up, focusing specifically on the delicate art of sky gradations and cloud formations.
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Intermission (12:30 pm – 1 pm)
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Session 2: The Alchemy of Glazing (1 pm – 2:30 pm) Step back in time to explore the techniques of the Old Masters. This session dives deep into the use of Maroger medium, a re-discovered formula from the school of Peter Paul Rubens. Glen will also explore the iconic glazing styles of Maxfield Parrish, showing how multiple layers of transparent color can create unparalleled depth and brilliance.
Register for one or both sessions
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Museum Hours
Tuesday – Sunday, 11 am – 4:45 pm
Tours
Exhibition Tours – daily at 2 pm
Mansion Tours – Saturdays at 1 pm
Closed Mondays
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Credits for artwork:
Charles Carey Rumsey Three Graces, ca. 1913
Adam Straus (b. 1956) Old News: In the Garden, 2017. Oil and graphite on newspaper transferred to canvas. Courtesy of the artist.
Paul Georges (1923-2002) Roses with Five Clouds, 1982. Oil on linen. The Center for Figurative Painting © 2026 Paul Georges Foundation, Inc., New York, NY.
April Gornik (b. 1953) Light Passing, 1987. Oil on linen. Courtesy of the artist and Miles McEnery Gallery, New York.
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