Collectible or Curiosity?
M&G at BJU & Heritage Green
You are invited to attend the Museum & Gallery’s annual antique event,
Collectible or Curiosity. Many of us
possess curious heirlooms and old
knick-knacks that have been in the
family for years. These items are
part of our family heritage and often
reflect our community or region’s
history. M&G invites you to bring
your curiosities and collectibles to
our appraisers where they can help
you determine if your antiques are
valuable for more than just sentiment.
Saturday, September 25, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
M&G at BJU
Experts
Greg Peters—General Antiques
Andy Van Dam—Fine Art
John Sexton—Weapons and
Civil War Memorabilia
Saturday, October 9, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
M&G at Heritage Green
Experts
Miller Gaffney—Fine Art
Dawn Evers Corley—China,
Jewelry, and Silver
Registration begins August 2.
Fee: Museum Members: $40*;
Non-members: $50*; Observers: $15
*Includes 3 items for appraisal and 2 guests
M&G at BJU
In the spirit of the great private
collections and museums of the past, M&G’s exhibition gallery showcases some of the collection’s greatest Baroque paintings hung salonstyle—floor-to-ceiling. It’s sure to overwhelm the senses. Patrons young and old will discover how great collections were once formed and how a collector’s most prized possessions were exclusively exhibited in a room
such as The Grand Picture Gallery.
Fee: Free with general admission
M&G at Heritage Green
From ancient times to the present, portraits have immortalized and memorialized the famous and
beloved. In the hands of a master portraitist, a king’s public persona
can be artfully crafted, a child’s spirit intimately captured, or a donor’s
contribution subtly acknowledged. Portraiture is a rich, nuanced interpretation
of how we see ourselves, others, and the world around us. The Power of the Portrait showcases over
30 compelling portraits from the 15th through the 20th centuries and
provides an interactive and engaging“window” into the multi-faceted
world of portraiture—a view for the whole family to explore and enjoy.
Fee: Free with general admission
Bowen Collection of Antiquities
M&G at BJU
M&G’s collection of antiquities from
Palestine, Rome, and Egypt was
originally assembled by Mr. and Mrs.
Frank Bowen in 1927 to “make the Bible
come alive.” Guests today can enjoy
viewing many ancient objects, including
a first-century ossuary, a Roman looking
glass, and a portion of the Torah.
Fee: Free with general admission.
Walk-in Tours:
Highlights of the Collection
Journey through time and witness the
craftsmanship of the Old Masters,
beginning with the Gothic period
and moving through the Renaissance
and Baroque eras and into the
nineteenth century. Specially featured
are great works by major artists such
as Botticelli, Tintoretto, Rubens, van
Dyck, Honthorst, and Doré.
Fee: $3 plus general admission.
In addition to the special activities listed, plan to visit our Children’s Learning Centers. M&G at BJU guides children 6–12 through the streets and civilization
of ancient Rome, and M&G at Heritage Green encourages children of all ages in their creative exploration of art, history, and culture.
Homeschool Fridays
M&G at Heritage Green
Sept. 17, Oct. 22, Nov. 19 & Dec. 10; 10 a.m. to noon; 1:30–3:30 p.m.
Homeschool Fridays are back! M&G
is offering special interactive lessons
for all homeschool families. Our
lessons integrate art with the core
subject areas and meet the South
Carolina state standards. All lessons
are taught by a South Carolina
certified educator. Each lesson will
be followed by an age appropriate
hands-on activity.
To register, call (864) 770-1331.
Fee: $3 per person
 Exploring Rome with Art
Children's Learning Center at M&G at BJU
Children 6–12 may enter the streets
of ancient Rome to piece together a
mosaic, identify Rome’s landmarks,
shop at the Forum, dress up in
traditional Roman garb, and more.
Join Artechus and unearth the secrets
of the Roman Empire!
Fee: Free with general admission
Take Your Pick: M&G Scavenger
Hunt for Kids
M&G at Heritage Green
and M&G at BJU
Artechus and Artemesia guide
children on three different scavenger
hunts through time and cultures—revealing to kids that objects and
people from the past are connected
to our lives today. Take your pick;
at either M&G location, kids are
encouraged to look and learn.
Fee: Free for kids
Changing Faces
Children’s Learning Center,
M&G at Heritage Green
Artechus and Artemesia invite kids
of all ages to explore The Power
of the Portrait. Children can play
through history with ArtTrek, a
new portraiture board game. Simple
guides and symbols charts help
kids create their own realistic or
symbolic portraits, while a variety
of masks let kids “change faces” and
try on characters in stories of their
own. Processes in puppet-making,
educational Internet games and
lessons, and a variety of books also
encourage growing minds to think
and stretch their imaginations.
Fee: Free for kids
 Back to the Drawing Board
M&G at BJU
June 14–17; Family Day, June 19
June 21–24; Family Day, June 26
9:30–11:30 a.m. daily;
Family Day, 2–5 p.m.
Did you know that the buildings
that surround you are works of art?
Architects work hard to use the
elements of art and the principles
of design to create incredible
buildings! This summer you can
join Artechus and Artemesia at the
Museum & Gallery as they go Back
to the Drawing Board to learn about
architecture. You’ll discover cool
facts about famous masterpieces
and be able to use the tools of the
trade to create exciting projects!
In just four days you can explore
the world of art that lies in
buildings around you. All this and
more is waiting for you at M&G!
Registration form (PDF)
Fee: $45
For more information or to register for an event, visit M&G or call the Events Coordinator at (864) 770-1331. Children must be at least 6 and accompanied by an adult. Event fees are nonrefundable.
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