James River Days Photography Exhibition
June 1 – August 31, 2008
Through the lens of a camera, fourth grade students from IQRA Academy (the school of the Islamic Center of Central Virginia) captured the contrast between fall and spring at Reedy Creek Park on the James River. This exhibition is part of James River Days, a statewide celebration of the James River, organized by the James River Advisory Council.
- Richmond Camera
- Ralph White and the James River Park System
- Ron Judah and the City of Richmond Police photo lab
Making a House a Home: Collages from the Ronald McDonald House
Please enjoy the collages made by guests and staff at the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Richmond, on display in the Museum’s Community Galleries through May 25, 2008.
Over the past eight months…
...the participating artists have interpreted their favorite room of the house in delightful dimension. Be sure to look for the yellow pipe cleaner chandelier and the purple sequin beanbag chair.
This exhibition honors the CMoR mission…
...of inspiring every child’s potential, is an opportunity to make CMoR guests aware of the important work done by RMHC and recognizes the long partnership CMoR has celebrated with our neighbors at the Ronald McDonald House.
The Ronald McDonald House is a nine-bedroom house on Richmond’s Monument Avenue…
...that provides a home away from home for families of ill children receiving treatment at nearby hospitals. It is inexpensive so families who need to be here for weeks or months don’t have to pay for a hotel. It is a way for families to be together during a difficult time. There are 271 Ronald McDonald Houses in 30 countries and that provide a caring refuge for families from all over the world.
The CMoR Community Galleries…
...are a venue for different groups of children to share their unique perspectives through artistic statement. The art process is facilitated by CMoR staff or Museum partners, providing an in-depth opportunity for expression. CMoR visitors benefit by encountering a point of view that might be new to them.
CREWS FAMILY ART EXHIBIT NOW ON DISPLAY AT THE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF RICHMOND
Award winning artist and writer Donald Crews along with wife Ann Jonas and daughter Nina Crews are being featured at the Children’s Museum as a highlight of Black History Month. The 66-piece original collection will be on display until March 31, 2008.
Donald Crews grew up in New Jersey…
...drawing pictures reminiscent of trips taken with his family to their farm in Cottondale, Florida. After serving in the U.S. Army he briefly worked in graphic design before settling into children’s picture books. Donald Crews has created quite a collection of children’s picture books over his career including Freight Train and Truck, which have been named Caldecott Honor Books.
Ann Jonas grew up on Long Island…
...and met her husband while studying graphic art in school at Cooper Union. It was not until her children were teenagers that she left graphic art and began as a picture book artist.
Nina Crews grew up surrounded by art from her parent’s studio in their home.
She took to artwork in a similar fashion as her father had. She combined her love for art and her hometown of New York to create wonderful photographs and eventually collages for the subjects of her books.
“A main ingredient to a good children’s book is the illustrations and the Crews family has mastered their technique,” said Director of Education and Exhibits, Whitney Cardozo.
“From our Children’s Pavilion to the Lobby and continuing all the way into the museum itself, the walls are lined with artwork depicting scenes from their books. This exhibit is an educational experience in visual literacy giving children the chance to view well renowned artwork while at the same time encouraging them to put their own creativity to good use in the art studio. With help from prompted questions and background information, parents can teach their children about how these books were written based on what happened in the authors lives and encourage their children to become authors themselves based on the memories they make with their families,” continued Cardozo.
