RTPI will hold their annual Holiday Open House on Saturday, December 7, from 10:00AM – 5:00PM. Visitors will enjoy free admission into our galleries, light refreshments, and a chance to win a gift bag filled with unique items from our museum store. This event is part of Swedish Market Day in Jamestown – Julmarknad, organized by the Scandinavian Studies Program at Jamestown Community College.
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RTPI’s lobby during the 2018 Holiday Open House.
RTPI’s is currently featuring the artwork of Guy Coheleach in their galleries. Guy Coheleach: Wildlife in Art includes over 40 original paintings by the artist. Original artwork, artifacts and memorabilia from the Peterson Collection are also on view.
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Artist Guy Coheleach with his artwork in RTPI’s galleries. Photo credit: Amy Hudson
We will be offering two docent-led tours during our open house event:
- 11:00am – RTPI staff will take you through the galleries to view and discuss our featured exhibition, Guy Coheleach: Wildlife in Art, as well as select Roger Tory Peterson works and memorabilia.
- 2:00pm – Local resident and former architect Marlin Casker will lead a unique architecture tour. You will explore the historical, cultural and artistic details and significance of RTPI’s headquarters building, an architectural gem.Tour space is limited – please RSVP to Amy Hudson by calling 716-665-2473 or emailing ahudson@rtpi.org.
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RTPI’s iconic facility. Photo credit: Alex Shipherd.
In addition to tours, RTPI will host special guests in the museum store – owners of Barbara Grace Journals will be representing and selling their handmade, vintage inspired journals from 10am-5pm. From 1-4pm, Kathleen (Crocker) Evans and Jane Currie will sign copies their Arcadia Publishing book titles, including Jamestown, Chautauqua Lake Region, and Chautauqua Institution. Also from 1-4pm, visitors will enjoy marshmallow roasting and hot chocolate outdoors with Paul’s Rocket Stoves.
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Roasting marshmallows on Paul’s Rocket Stoves!
RTPI’s Holiday Open House is a wonderful opportunity to browse the array of new items featured in RTPI’s museum store, such as original artwork, limited-edition prints, holiday ornaments, local honey and candles, Charley Harper merchandise, and much more. You’re sure to find unique and inspiring gifts for everyone on your shopping list – ask us about gift wrapping!
This event is free and open to the public. We look forward to seeing you on December 7th!