2009 Calendar
of Programs & Events

Cathleen Rehfeld painting “en plein air” on the grounds of Maryhill Museum in 2008.

Artists from the Northwest will meet at Maryhill Museum to participate in plein air painting at Maryhill. All plein air artists welcome. Visitors to the museum will be able to observe artists at work outdoors, as they take advantage of the natural light and artistic inspiration provided by Maryhill's magnificent natural setting. This outing is organized by plein air painter Cathleen Rehfeld.

Thursday, April 30
Poem In Your Pocket Day

Celebrate National Poetry Month and the second national Poem In Your Pocket Day at Maryhill Museum of Art! The idea is simple: at the beginning of the month, select a poem you love then carry it with you throughout the month to share with co-workers, family and friends. On April 30 bring it to Maryhill to celebrate. Join other poetry lovers as they unfold and share their favorites aloud at 2 p.m. When you show your poem at the Maryhill Café on April 30, you’ll receive a free lemonade, ice tea or coffee. For more info about National Poetry Month, click on Poem In Your Pocket Day.

Friday, May 1
5 to 7 p.m.
Reception for Gorge Artists Open Studios

Maryhill Museum of Art is pleased to host the kick-off event for the third annual Gorge Artists Open Studios. Nearly 40 artists in communities along the Columbia River Gorge in Oregon and Washington participate in this event by opening their studios to the public. Join artists at Maryhill Museum for refreshments and an opportunity review images of artwork they will feature on the tour Saturday and Sunday, May 2 and 3. What a wonderful excuse for a springtime visit to the Gorge! Tickets for Gorge Artists Open Studios can be purchased through Maryhill Museum of Art, or on the Gorge Artists Open Studios website: gorgeartistsopenstudios.com. Reception at Maryhill is free.

Scenes from the 2008 Gorge Open Studios

Saturday, May 16
Founders Day

Celebrate Maryhill and all it offers during an activity-packed day honoring its founders, members and friends. Drive the Maryhill Loops Road, see large-scale sculptures created by Northwest artists, take part in a family activity or learn more about Maryhill’s impressive collections.

Building the Historic Maryhill Roads, celebrating their 100th anniversary this year.

Public Drive of the Historic Maryhill Loops Road
Celebrating 100 Years!
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Don’t miss your chance to take a spin on one of the first modern roads in the Northwest. This magnificent loop features beautiful scenery and eight hairpin curves. Once a year, in tribute to Maryhill founder Sam Hill, who constructed the road between 1909 and 1913, the historic Maryhill Loops Road is opened to the public. FREE!

Section of the Maryhill Loops Road

Members’ BBQ Luncheon
Join members and friends for an unforgettable BBQ luncheon at Café Maryhill. Cost is $15. Reserve your spot by calling the museum at (509) 773-3733.

Annual Meeting of the Membership
1:00 to 2:00 p.m.

Join other Maryhill members, trustees and staff as we celebrate accomplishments, recognize contributions and elect trustees.

Family Fun: Stories of the Hudson River
1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Local storyteller Teddy Cole and award-winning arts educator Mary Cooper will guide children through hands-on learning activities that promise a new appreciation of the storied art on exhibit. Storytelling at 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. Art activity is continuous. Children under 17 are admitted free with one paid adult admission for all Family Fun activities.

Lecture: Place and Culture: The Mid-Columbia River
2:30 p.m.

Bill Robbins

Historian William G. Robbins presents the Oregon Chautauqua program, Place and Culture: The Mid-Columbia River. America was once characterized by broadly distinct regions: New England, the deep South, and the Midwest. Do these designations still have meaning amid worries that the homogenizing influence of a global economy is eroding many a sense of place and local culture? What do we mean to say when we identify the place we live as the Pacific Northwest?

Robbins is one of the Pacific Northwest’s foremost authorities on the interplay between history and landscape. His recent books include Landscapes of Conflict: the Oregon Story, 1940–2000 and a short history of the state, Oregon, This StoriedLand.

Sculpture Garden Walk
3:30 p.m.

Lance Carleton, Flora Grande, 2004, recycled steel.

Celebrate the 14th Annual Outdoor Sculpture Invitational with a garden walk led by curator Lee Musgrave and participating artists. A reception for artists will follow.

The Northwest Wines Auction
6:30 p.m.

Want to add some exceptional Washington and Oregon wines to your cellar and support Maryhill Museum of Art at the same time? Then look no further than Maryhill Museum of Art’s first wine auction, to be held at the museum on Saturday, May 16, 2009 at 6 p.m.

During this fun-filled evening, you will have an opportunity to bid on a specially curated collection of wines — many grown in our own backyard! Wines from Columbia River Gorge appellation, running on both sides of the Columbia from Maryhill to Hood River are some of the best in the world and we'll feature and abundant supply. You will also have a chance to bid on fine art and other unique experiences.

This elegant evening, with delicious cuisine, fine wines and extraordinary auction items, directly supports Maryhill Museum of Art and its wide range of programs. View a list of participating wineries.

Mark your calendar and join us in for this unforgettable evening. Tickets are $75/per person. A portion of the ticket price is tax-deductible. Please check back for updated information and auction items.

Download a PDF flyer.

Saturday, May 23
Monoprints at Maryhill

Members of Print Arts Northwest will meet at Maryhill Museum to create monoprints. Visitors to the museum will have an opportunity to watch these artists as they use one of printmaking's most painterly methods. Spontaneous and non-editionable, monoprints combine elements of printmaking, painting and drawing. For more than 25 years, Print Arts Northwest has supported contemporary printmaking by promoting the practice, appreciation, and collection of original prints through exhibitions and educational programs.

For more information, contact Print Arts Northwest at (503) 525-9259.

Saturday, June 20
Summer Fun at Maryhill

A fun-filled day at the museum awaits the whole family with a basketry activity for kids and their companions, a basket making workshop and an evening performance of King Lear set against the backdrop of Maryhill’s Stonehenge monument. The museum park and gardens will be open until 7:30 p.m. so bring a picnic dinner prior to attending the performance at Stonehenge!

Family Fun: Fun With Art
1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Maryhill founder Sam Hill was passionate about Native American baskets and consequently Maryhill’s collection includes nearly every basketmaking tradition and style in North America, from prehistoric through contemporary. This Family Fun Day program gives families an opportunity to explore basketry at the museum and then create their own paper basket with a design based on those forms. Children under 17 are admitted free with one paid adult admission for all Family Fun activities.

Weave an Egg Basket
10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Laurie Cross

Hand-woven ribbed baskets made from willow were known by many names, from melon baskets or egg baskets, to buttocks baskets, fanny baskets, peanut baskets, gizzard baskets, and bow baskets. They originated in Europe and were common throughout Great Britain. When the British brought this style of basketry to the American colonies in the 19th century, a willow basketry industry flourished in New York and Pennsylvania. In their new homeland, weavers began to experiment with native materials such as sea grasses, vines and native woods. In this workshop, basket maker and teacher Laurie Cross will lead participants in creating one of these traditional baskets, using seagrass and reeds. Cost is $85 and includes lunch and all materials. Register early – space is limited to 10 participants.

King Lear at Maryhill’s Stonehenge
7:30 p.m.

The Portland Actor’s Ensemble presents the tragedy of King Lear, one of Shakespeare’s greatest works, set against the incomparable backdrop of Maryhill’s Stonehenge Memorial. King Lear is tale of greed, deceit, love and revenge that centers around the proud King Lear, who declares his intention to divide his kingdom between his three daughters based on which one loves him most. This production is part of the Portland Actors Ensemble’s Shakespeare-in-the-Parks program, which makes classical theater accessible to audiences in nontraditional environments. FREE; donations accepted.

Saturday, July 4
4th of July at Maryhill

Add some sparkle to your Independence Day and kick-off a new tradition with a family friendly outing to Maryhill Museum of Art. In addition to special, Fourth of July programs such as an after-hours laser light show, the museum will remain open until 8:00 p.m. This is one of the last chances to see the exhibit Hudson River School Sojourn: Paintings from the Collection of Dr. Michel Hersen and Victoria Hersen.

Fourth of July Picnic Dinner
5:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Enjoy a festive Fourth of July dinner from Café Maryhill or bring your own picnic to enjoy on the grounds.

Family Fun: Meet Smokey Bear and Make Your Own Flag
5:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Use muslin and fabric pens to make your own flag. Smokey Bear will also pay a visit to share summer fire safety tips with youngsters. Children under 17 are admitted free with one paid adult admission for all Family Fun activities.

Live Music and a Light-tastic Laser Light Show
6:00 to 11:00 p.m.

Enjoy Fourth of July classics such as Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture performed by Gorge Winds from 6:00 to 7:00.

Everyone’s favorite, Joanie’s Jazz Trio, will swing us into the evening starting at 7:00 p.m. with Jazz standards from the 30s–60s, plus show tunes, torch songs, and a few blues and pop standards. The trio consists of Joan Lamoreaux on vocals, flute and percussion, Michael Lamoreaux on keyboard, and Charlie Escher on electric bass.

At 10 p.m. prepare to be wowed by Lasersmith’s awesome Fourth of July display featuring brightly-colored laser graphics and light beams set to music. On the grand lawn. FREE; donations accepted.

Saturday, July 18
Ansel Adams: Masterworks Exhibit Opening

Ansel Adams, Monolith, the Face of Half Dome, Yosemite National Park, California, undated, photograph.
(c) 2008 The Ansel Adams Publishing Rights Trust.

The opening of Ansel Adams: Masterworks inspires this afternoon of family fun and wonder. Featuring 47 works chosen by Adams to represent his best work, the exhibit comes to the museum from the collection of The Turtle Bay Exploration Park, Redding, California and is on view July 18 through September 13, 2009.

Family Fun: Fun with Photomontage
1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

A collage created with photographs is called a photomontage. Bring your own photographs to the museum and create a fantastic photomontage to take home. No photos? No problem! You may also select photographs supplied by Maryhill Museum of Art. Children under 17 are admitted free with one paid adult admission for all Family Fun activities.

Dr. Robyn Peterson

Lecture: Ansel Adams Life and Work
3:00 p.m.

Dr. Robyn G. Peterson, curator of Ansel Adams: Masterworks and current executive director of the Yellowstone Art Museum in Billings, Montana, will present a fascinating program that illuminates Adams and the collection known as his “masterworks” from Turtle Bay Exploration Park in Redding, California. Peterson curated the exhibition during her tenure at Turtle Bay.

Opening Reception
4:00 to 5:00 p.m.

Join fellow members and friends for refreshments to celebrate the opening of the exhibition Ansel Adams: Masterworks.

Monday – Friday, July 20 – 24
8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. daily
Summer Art Institute:
Teaching Through Art: A Sense of Place

Art enthusiasts join us for a week of creating art and more! Participants will explore a sense of place through the lens of art, history and culture. A jumping off point will be the uniquely beautiful photographs of Ansel Adams, whose images “bolster the deeply held conviction — whether consciously recognized or not — that place matters.”

Now in its 16th year, the Summer Art Institute is co-taught by arts educator Shelley Toon Hight and Maryhill Executive Director Colleen Schafroth. Shelley is a teaching artist who studied art at the University of North Texas, the University of Colorado, Boulder, Oregon College of Art and Craft, and the Project Zero Classroom Institute at Harvard Graduate School of Education. Colleen is an award-winning educator and author who has created educational materials for Maryhill, and helped develop and co-teach the Art Institute since it began in 1993.

Special guests include arts educator Mary Cooper, who has been a national consultant for the Getty Center for Education in the Arts, a fine arts specialist for the Multnomah County Education Service District and a K-5 art specialist for Portland Public Schools.

Teachers can earn credit or clock hours in this fast paced amalgam of art techniques, poetry, music, and artist studio visits. For more information, or to register, please visit the Education page.

Thursday, July 23
2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
A Sense of Place: The Pacific Northwest

In a panel moderated by historian William G. Robbins, noted Northwest writers share their sense of place in the Pacific Northwest. Panelists are poet Elizabeth Woody (Wasco/Navajo), an enrolled member of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs in Oregon; author Molly Gloss, a fourth-generation Oregonian and, author and Oregon native Robin Cody.

(l–r): Molly Gloss, Robin Cody, Elizabeth Woody, and William Robbins

August 15 – 16
Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.;
Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Maryhill Arts Festival

The Maryhill Arts Festival is a summertime tradition in the Gorge. Featuring over 50 artists displaying and selling art as well as live music performances, food and hands-on art activities for families, the festival offers something for everyone. FREE.

Music performed by Joanie's Jazz Trio, Star (Robert Meichtry) and Henry Schifter. FREE.

Raffle
This year the Arts Festival will include a raffle, with prizes of artwork donated by participating artists. Tickets can be purchased for $1 each or 15 for $10, on-site at the Arts Festival. Ticket drawings will occur at 4:45 p.m. on Saturday and 3:45 p.m. on Sunday. Prize winners need not be present to win.

Artists donating some of their work to the raffle are:

Sue Allen (print)
Joan Chase (print or photo)
Robbie and Chantay Curnow (jewelry)
Kris Joy (glasswork)
Cameron Kaseberg (photo)
Ron Sheldon (print
Charlotte van Zant-King (print/painting)
Angela Wilbern

Raffle proceeds will go to support the museum's 2009 season of programs and exhibits.

Family Fun: Fun with Photos,
1:00 to 4:00 p.m. daily

Have fun creating art in the sun with photo sensitive paper and a quirky collection of fun shaped objects.

Special Outdoor Photography Exhibit
View a diverse exhibit featuring work by talented members of the Portland Photographic Society and the Cascade Stereoscopic Club. Inside the museum, the featured exhibit will be Ansel Adams: Masterworks.

Blue Water Lily by James Baker, Portland Photographic Society

Portland Photographic Society provides photographers with an opportunity to improve their skills and share their knowledge with others. Photographers of all levels participate in PPS competitions, field trips, and educational programs. We welcome visitors and new members. http://www.portlandphotographicsociety.org/

The Cascade Stereoscopic Club is made up of people who are enthusiastic about one or more aspects of stereoscopic 3D photography or video. http://www.cascade3d.org/

August 15
5:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Sam Hill Society Dinner (Invitation Only)

Members of Maryhill's Sam Hill Society, who have pledged to provide vital operating support for education programming, permanent collections, special exhibitions and conservation at the museum, gather for an annual appreciation dinner. For more information about the Sam Hill Society, contact Maryhill’s development office at (509) 773-3733.

Saturday – Sunday, September 12 – 13
Members’ Trip to Seattle and Tacoma

Explore the magic and mystery of Asian culture with a trip to Tacoma Art Museum’s Asian Art Collection and the Seattle Asian Art Museum. Also included on this overnight bus tour adventure is a visit to the Seattle Art Museum’s Olympic Sculpture Park, a nine acre waterfront park brimming with sculpture and art installations. We will also pay a visit to the studio of sculptor John Sisko. The park also affords excellent views of the Olympic Mountains and Puget Sound. Special dinner at the Wing Luke Asian Museum Saturday night! Lodging at the Executive Pacific Plaza Center downtown. Register early — the trip is limited to 24 participants. Cost $255, double occupancy.

Sunday, September 13
2:00 to 5:30 p.m.
Arthur G. Dunn Guild End of the Summer Garden Party

A Hydrangea in the garden of Char McGinnis.

Join members and friends of the Arthur G. Dunn Guild in Seattle for the annual garden party celebrating the end of summer! This Guild was founded in 1986 and named after Arthur G. Dunn II in honor of his dedication and service to Maryhill Museum of Art. Its mission is to promote awareness of the Maryhill in Seattle and surrounding communities. It also supports projects at the museum and, since its first gift in 1998, has presented the museum with over $70,000. The Guild made possible the purchase of the bronze sculpture The Grace Blue by Jeffery Weitzel and the sculpture Queen for a Day by Tom Herrera, both on view in the museum gardens. Most recently The Guild supported conservation of some of the museum’s Russian icons.

Saturday – Sunday, September 26 – 27
The Good Life Exhibit Opening & Car is King Weekend

Don’t miss this celebration of the exhibit The Good Life: From the Collections of Maryhill Museum of Art featuring an heirloom festival and programs for kids, and Car is King Weekend Car, which pays tribute to autos past and present with an open car show, races for kids and the highlight of the show — the grand entry of the vintage race cars competing in the Hill Climb race on Sunday. On Saturday, the Maryhill Café will be available inside and out with food, wine and beer. With so much to offer, this weekend spent at Maryhill Museum of Art just may be the consummate definition of the good life!

The following programs are held in conjunction with the exhibit The Good Life:

Heirloom Festival in the Sculpture Garden
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Saturday, September 26

Learn more about objects you love, from family heirlooms or to garage sale treasures, as leading art dealers and appraisers donate their time and expertise in the areas of Native American art and objects, prints and paintings and decorative arts. The opinions and appraisals they offer are for educational purposes only. $10.00 for the first item; $25.00 for three (limit three items per person). Be prepared to wait in line and be entertained by all you hear. Proceeds support Maryhill Museum of Art. More information and a list of appraisers (PDF).

Gallery Walk
2:00 to 3:00 p.m., Saturday, September 26

Join director Colleen Schafroth as she shares some of her personal favorites from The Good Life, a special exhibit drawn from the remarkable collections of Maryhill Museum of Art .

Reception
4:00 p.m.

Celebrate the day with a festival glass of wine and some hors d’oeuvres. Free for all.

George Bernier, The Horse Fair, ca. 1900, oil on canvas.

The following programs are presented as part of Car is King Weekend:

Public Drive the Maryhill Loops Road
Noon to 2:00 p.m., Saturday, September 26

In honor of Sam Hill, the historic Maryhill Loops Road will be opened for automobiles and the public is invited to take a spin down this majestic byway— one of the first modern roads in the Northwest. FREE.

Concours de Maryhill
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Saturday, September 26

The museum’s east lawn is transformed into the Concours de Maryhill with dozens of classic, sport and customized cars on view. Competition categories include best original, classic, hot rod and muscle car. This is an open car show and anyone with a special car may enter. The day concludes with the presentation of the car show awards. Organized by the Goldendale Motorsports Association.

Family Fun: Veggie Car Races
1:00 p.m., Saturday, September 26

Join in the fun at the 6th annual Classic Veggie Car Races just for kids. Fantastically engineered cars, designed and fabricated by children from fruits and vegetables, compete on a 12 foot ramp for thrills and chills. Kids of all ages are invited to participate in this fun outdoor activity. Children under 17 are admitted free with one paid adult admission for all Family Fun activities.

Maryhill Loops Hill Climb
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Sunday, September 27

Vintage sports cars from the 1930s to 1960s race singly in a three-mile timed race up the historic Maryhill Loops Road. Spectators can view the hill climb race from the Highway 97 Overlook and from designated viewpoints along the race route. Organized by the Society of Vintage Racing  Enthusiasts of Seattle; only their approved cars and drivers will be competing.

October 4
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Come for a true English-style high tea and silent auction of unique, fabulous, fun, vintage and couture hats*! Tickets include free admission (all day) to the museum. 

Wine will be served starting at 4 p.m. while guests try on and bid on their favorite hats. At 4:30 Betty Long-Schleif, Collections Manager, will talk about the hats of the Theatre de la Mode as the tea begins. Enjoy great tea, savories, scones and dessert followed by the auction conclusion.

Seating is limited. To reserve your place, mail a check for $20 to Sandy Leibham, Maryhill Museum of Art or call Sandy at (509) 773-3733 to charge your credit card.

Download an informational postcard 

*Hats provided by the Arthur G. Dunn Guild

Wednesday – Thursday, October 13 – 15 and 20 – 22
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., daily
Museum Week – A Sense of Place: Living the Good Life Along the Columbia River.

Third and fourth grade classes come for one day of exploration and fun as they learn about the life ways of the Columbia River’s Native people. See the Education page for more information.

3rd and 4th Graders at Museum Week in 2008.
Photographer: Nayland Wilkins

Sponsored by:
Wal-Mart Hood River ,Burlington Northern Santa Fe Foundation, Gorge Kids Explorers Fund by Soundrider.com, Art Dodd and Diane Plumridge.

Saturday, October 31
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The Good Life Harvest Festival

All are invited to Maryhill for a fall festival of art demonstrations by regional artists, special Halloween art activities for kids, and much more. Artists will include Patricia E. Brewer who will demonstrate wire wrapping and wire wrapped jewelry, Cindy Bluemel, who will demonstrate paper weaving, Larry Nicholas, with traditional Scottish fly tying, tole painter Terry Thompson and Arlene Larison who will demonstrate painted collage. Barbara Patterson will bring three of her alpacas to Maryhill and demonstrate how their fleece is hand processed and fashioned into beautiful garments. Pat Horn, Pam Forbes and members of theBowman Creek Fibers Arts Guild will show how wool is prepared for spinning and weaving. Joan Crice will demonstrate scratchboard techniques. Artist demonstrations will take place from 10 a.m. to Noon and from 1 to 4 p.m. Art making activities for kids will take place from 1 to 4 p.m. Visitors who come in costume will receive a prize! Family Fun activities and admission to the museum are free for children under 17 with one adult admission.

Wednesday, November 11
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Veterans Day at Maryhill

Maryhill Museum of Art is celebrating our veterans this year on Veterans Day, Wednesday, November 11. Veterans are invited to visit the museum and the Stonehenge Memorial and Klickitat County War Memorial nearby. Admission is free for veterans.

The Klickitat County War Memorial was erected in 1995 to honor those from Klickitat County who died in the service of the county since World War I. Nearby is Stonehenge Memorial, honoring those from Klickitat County that died in the service of their country in World War I.

Sunday, November 15
1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Season Closing

You are invited to celebrate another fantastic year at Maryhill Museum of Art! Join us to thank members and friends, and to participate in a series of great programs, including the Yakima Flute Troupe, and curatorial tours of the exhibits by museum staff. There is something on the hour every hour. Conclude the day with a special reception to meet Maryhill's new Curator of Art, Steve Grafe! Followed by a champagne toast to Maryhill's members, friends, sponsors and supporters!

Thursday – Saturday, December 3 – 5
San Francisco Art Adventure
for Maryhill Premier Members

Join Museum Director Colleen Schafroth and award-winning educator Amy Osaki on a three day/two night art adventure to San Francisco. Tour the exquisite permanent collections and temporary exhibitions at the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco's Legion of Honor and DeYoung Museums, California Academy of Natural Sciences, Asian Art Museum, San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts.

For art in the garden, we will visit Yerba Buena Gardens Festival, Japanese Tea Garden in Golden Gate Park, Conservatory of Flowers, and San Francisco Botanical Garden. There also will be opportunities to sample the culinary treasures of San Francisco and enjoy behind-the-scenes access to museum staff and private collections.

The price is $895 per person and includes admission to ten museums, all local transportation, two nights lodging, and three meals. Air fare not included. This trip is offered exclusively to Premier Members of Maryhill Museum. If you are not a Premier Member, you can join for as little as $100 per year (at the Sponsor Level). For more information or to reserve a space, call toll free at 1-888-743-0723 or email info@walkingsoftly.com.

Sponsored by Maryhill Museum of Art and Walking Softly Adventures.

Art Discovery: New Ways for Families to Explore Maryhill Museum
Self-Directed Activity Guides
Daily, March 15 – November 15

Do I like this art? Why did the artist do that? What does this piece mean? How am I feeling about this gallery? A visit to Maryhill Museum invites families to question art, its meaning and its impact upon their lives. Maryhill offers a new way for families to explore our collections using Art Discovery self-directed activity guides.

Families can learn about the museum's unique collections and history through this self-guided activity. Through Art Discovery, children and adults are given the mission to look, question and discover as they explore the museum. Show your completed guide to the front desk for a free postcard! Keep the guide as a souvenir! Art Discovery can be picked up near the front desk or in the EyeSEE Resource Room.

EyeSEE Activity Room
Daily, March 15 – November 15

This child-friendly room offers a spot to reflect, look at a book, create some art, study hands-on objects, relax, explore and wonder. Here families learn and play together. Located on the upper level in a northwest gallery space, the EyeSEE Resource Room features games, special kid-friendly exhibits, art work by kids from throughout the region, and of course, the museum’s Art Discovery self-directed activity guides.