{"id":266946,"date":"2025-06-04T09:55:04","date_gmt":"2025-06-04T13:55:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/webarchive.umw.edu\/eagleeye\/?p=266946"},"modified":"2025-06-05T14:52:41","modified_gmt":"2025-06-05T18:52:41","slug":"umw-earns-media-spotlight-for-student-achievement-and-impact","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/webarchive.umw.edu\/eagleeye\/2025\/06\/04\/umw-earns-media-spotlight-for-student-achievement-and-impact\/","title":{"rendered":"Summer on the Grounds at Gari Melchers Home and Studio"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>Just across the Rappahannock in Falmouth, UMW’s Gari Melchers Home and Studio offers stunning art and history. It’s a seasonal hub for creativity, community and outdoor exploration. The museum, once home to American artist Gari Melchers, preserves his legacy through exhibits, programs and a scenic estate open to the public year-round. This summer, the museum is buzzing with free and low-cost events that invite UMW employees and the wider community to create and unwind.<\/p>

Here’s a sampling of summer events<\/a>:<\/p>

Art After Hours<\/strong>
\nLive music, local food trucks and gallery access, all in a beautiful garden setting. Held on select Thursday evenings from 6 to 8 p.m., this popular series is free to attend (wine\/beer tickets $7). Upcoming dates: June 5, July 10, August 7 (with rain dates the following weeks).<\/p>

Cars and Coffee + Plein Air Days<\/strong>
\nOn second Saturday’s from June through October, art and auto enthusiasts can gather on the grounds. From 8 to 11 a.m., enjoy Cars and Coffee<\/strong> in the parking lot, or bring your sketchbook and join Plein Air Days<\/strong> to create among the gardens (until 5 p.m.). Admission is free for both events.<\/p>

Preschool Palette<\/strong>
\nLittle ones and their grownups can enjoy art-themed stories, garden walks and hands-on creativity in this guided program for ages 2 – 5. Sessions are offered multiple days in July and August. Registration required; $12 per child\/adult pair ($10 for Friends of Belmont members).<\/p>

Woodland Hikes<\/strong>
\nExplore the natural side of Belmont on guided hikes through woods, fields and historic ruins. Led by Virginia Master Naturalists on the last Sunday of each month from June through December, these 90-minute walks begin at 2 p.m. and are free to the public.<\/p>

Picturing New Connections<\/strong>
\nOn July 31, from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., the museum hosts a special interactive program for individuals with memory loss and their care partners. Guests can enjoy sensory-rich gallery discussions followed by a calming art activity. Registration required; $5 per person.<\/p>

Stop by for the art studio and galleries, live music, sketching in the garden, or a hike. Gari Melchers Home and Studio is a peaceful and inspiring place to explore, just minutes from campus.<\/p>

For details or to register for events, visit the museum’s events calendar,<\/a> contact llynn@umw.edu<\/a> or call 540-654-1843.<\/p>

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