National Train Day & Otto August Kuhler
Did you know that the Saturday before May 10 used to be #NationalTrainDay, a day observed annually since 2008 to spread information on the history of the railway system, but […]
Blogs from The Westmoreland
Delve deeper into what’s happening at the Museum! Explore articles and multimedia features about current exhibitions, exciting acquisitions, artist interviews, behind-the-scenes activities, works from the permanent collection, conservation efforts, upcoming events, announcements, and more!
Art Making Activity: Silent Season
Will Barnet was a 20th-century American artist best known for his paintings and prints created in his distinctively flat, stylized aesthetic. Throughout his classically elegant depictions of both everyday life […]
Art Making Activity: One-Point Perspective Drawing
This week’s art making activity is inspired by James Whistler’s drawing, “Canal, San Canciano, Venice” (c.1880). One-point perspective is easy to learn and is a necessary skill for improving your […]
Art Making Activity: Watercolor Memories
As evidenced by the title, this week’s art activity was inspired by Maurice Brazil Prendergast’s (1858-1924), Bathers, St. Malo a watercolor in The Westmoreland’s permanent collection and my own memories […]
Landscape: Tower Falls and Sulphur Mountain, Yellowstone National Park
Now at a time when we find ourselves stuck, both literally in our homes and figuratively in a mental state of uncertainty, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many of us […]
Art Making Activity: Paper Quilling
Inspired by this Chest Over Drawers furniture piece in our folk art collection. Looking at the pinwheel-like design of the flower within the columns, I knew I wanted to recreate […]
Art Making Activity: Lion Marionette
Art Making Project: Lion (actually any four-legged pal) Marionette!This week I attempted to create a simple marionette style puppet, using simple materials you probably have at home or could acquire […]
Art Making Activity: Animal Interpretation!
Challenge: Animal Interpretation! Using one of the following suggestions (or pick your own!) from the collection, create a new interpretation of the work using animals to replace the characters depicted. […]
Art Madness March Madness
Just because March Madness was cancelled, doesn’t mean you can’t win bragging rights by creating the best bracket! Participate in #ArtMadness, a tournament pitting 16 of our staff’s favorite artworks […]
Art Making Activity: “Moon Masque”
#MuseumFromHome Art Making Activityinspired by Loïs Mailou Jones’ “Moon Masque” From The Westmoreland’s Studio Programs Coordinator Michael Carsone (a.k.a. The Quarantine Crafter) Join us in creating this all ages #MuseumFromHome […]
A Message from the Director
Dear Friends, It is hard to believe what has transpired in one week since we announced our temporary closure. I think we are all realizing that the effects of COVID-19 […]
The Fine Art of Conservation: A Crucial Component
Art is glorious to behold. It can be awe-inspiring, shocking, moving, challenging, and motivating. A work of art doesn’t remain that way by itself though. There’s a lot of maintenance, […]