Special Events
Art Ability: Curated Chaos
Thursday, August 28• 4:30–5:30 p.m.
Thursday, August 28• 4:30–5:30 p.m.
Designed for teens and adults with developmental and sensory disabilities, this session of Art Ability includes a guided walk through the exhibition Curated Chaos: Collections Storage Unpacked and a hands-on art activity.
Members’ First Look: Frida Kahlo
Friday, September 5 • 5–7 p.m.
Friday, September 5 • 5–7 p.m.
Just for MSV members, this special evening opening offers members the opportunity to see Frida Kahlo: Through the Lens of Nickolas Muray before the exhibition opens to the public.
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Homeschool Wednesday Workshop: Scraposaurs
Wednesday, September 10 • 10 a.m.–noon
Wednesday, September 10 • 10 a.m.–noon
Homeschool students ages 10–15 will explore the world of dinosaurs through works in the garden exhibition Scraposaurs, then make their own works of art.
Sculpture Celebration on the Trails
Tuesday, September 23 • 5 p.m.
Tuesday, September 23 • 5 p.m.
Celebrate the installation of Guardian Quadrilogy—four monumental sculptures by world-renowned artist Beverly Pepper (1922–2020)—on the Trails.
Business Forum Luncheon: Navigating the Multigenerational Workplace
Thursday, September 25 • 11 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Thursday, September 25 • 11 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Join community leaders from around the region for the Business Forum Luncheon: Navigating the Multigenerational Workplace.
MSV at Night: The Lua Project
Friday, September 26 • 5–8 p.m.
Friday, September 26 • 5–8 p.m.
Experience the MSV after hours with music from the Lua Project, fiber & leather artist Sarah Perks, and evening access to the newest MSV exhibition, Frida Kahlo: Through the Lens of Nickolas Muray.
Classical at the MSV: An Afternoon of Schumann
September 27 2:00 pm
Saturday, September of 27 • 2–4 p.m.
This concert in the Glen Burnie House begins the 2025-26 season of Classical at the MSV with a celebration of intimate pieces by romanic composer Robert Schumann.
Homeschool Wednesday Workshop: Leather Flowers & Animals
Wednesday, October 1 • 10 a.m.–noon
Wednesday, October 1 • 10 a.m.–noon
Homeschool students ages 10–15 will tour the exhibition Frida Kahlo: Through the Lens of Nickolas Muray, then design their own floral or animal-inspired accessories using traditional leather-working techniques.
PRIDE at the MSV
October 4 • 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Saturday, October 4 • 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
All are welcome to this free event celebrating the LGBTQ+ community with music, vendors, drag shows, free admission to the MSV galleries and seven-acre gardens, special presentations, and more!
Big Queer Story Night
Tuesday, October 7 • 6–7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, October 7 • 6–7:30 p.m.
In celebration of LGBTQ+ History Month, the Mosaic Center at Shenandoah University and the MSV invite the SU and Winchester community to Big Queer Story Night.
Dino-Con
Sunday, October 12 • 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Sunday, October 12 • 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Roar into prehistoric fun at Dino-Con—a day-long celebration of dinosaurs and the Scraposaurs exhibition!
Art in the Halls Closing Reception
Sunday, October 12 • 3–5 p.m.
Sunday, October 12 • 3–5 p.m.
Meet and chat informally with artists Rachel Crockett Smith and Jen Poteet while browsing their works—many available for purchase.
Adult Poetry Workshop: Exploring Ability & Identity
Friday, October 31 • 10 a.m.–noon
Friday, October 31 • 10 a.m.–noon
Join poet Rob Macaisa Colgate as he uses images in the exhibition Frida Kahlo: Through the Lens of Nickolas Muray to inspire poetry.
Homeschool Wednesday Workshop: Fall Plein Air Painting
November 5 10:00 am
Wednesday, November 5 • 10 a.m.–noon
Homeschool students ages 10–15 will spend the morning in the Museum’s formal garden painting en plein air—French for “in the open air”—while learning techniques for capturing nature on canvas.
Art Ability: Frida Kahlo
Thursday, November 6• 4:30–6 p.m.
Thursday, November 6• 4:30–6 p.m.
Designed for teens and adults with developmental and sensory disabilities, this session of Art Ability includes a guided walk through the exhibition Frida Kahlo: Through the Lens of Nicholas Muray and a hands-on art activity.
Virginia Gourd Show & Sale
Saturday & Sunday, November 8–9 • 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday, November 8–9 • 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Meet the gourd art experts in the Virginia Lovers' Gourd Society in this annual show, sale, and gourd competition at the MSV.
The Art Remedy: A Mindfulness Painting Workshop
Saturday, November 15 • 2–4 p.m.
Saturday, November 15 • 2–4 p.m.
Combine painting and guided meditation in this workshop led by Bee Symone, artist and founder of Detox Art.
Classical at the MSV: Divine Song
Saturday, November 22 • 2–4 p.m.
Saturday, November 22 • 2–4 p.m.
Countertenor Daniel Moody joins pianist David Fung and artistic director Nadège Foofat for an afternoon of music ranging from Baroque masterpieces to works by American composer George Tsontakis.
Homeschool Wednesday Workshop: Holiday Ornaments
Wednesday, December 3 • 10 a.m.–noon
Wednesday, December 3 • 10 a.m.–noon
Homeschool students ages 10–15 will visit the galleries to explore Valley holiday traditions, then head to the Learning Center classroom to make their own holiday ornaments using wool and needle felting techniques.
Adult Workshop: Woven Ornaments
Saturday, December 6 • 10 a.m.–1:30 p.m. or 2:30 p.m.–6 p.m.
Saturday, December 6 • 10 a.m.–1:30 p.m. or 2:30 p.m.–6 p.m.
Make three unique holiday ornaments to adorn a tree, window, or bring festive cheer to your kitchen in this hands-on workshop.
Adult Workshop: Holiday Wreaths
Saturday, December 6 • 3–5:30 p.m.
Saturday, December 6 • 3–5:30 p.m.
Create a holiday wreath on a 12-inch wire frame using fresh greenery from the Museum’s formal gardens and adorn it with ribbon, baubles, and decorations.
Holiday Bluegrass Concert: Jack Dunlap
Sunday, December 7 • 1 p.m. or 3 p.m.
Sunday, December 7 • 1 p.m. or 3 p.m.
Celebrate the season and tap your toes to a fun Bluegrass mix that includes original music and holiday favorites.
Holiday Tea
Tuesday, December 9 • 10 a.m.–noon or 2–4 p.m.
Tuesday, December 9 • 10 a.m.–noon or 2–4 p.m.
Savor holiday tea, seasonal treats, and sweet desserts from The Tea Cart, then enjoy an illustrated presentation by MSV Curator of Collections Nick Powers.
Adult Workshop: Holiday Centerpiece
Thursday, December 11 • 1–3 p.m. or 6–8 p.m.
Thursday, December 11 • 1–3 p.m. or 6–8 p.m.
Design and create a holiday tabletop centerpiece using greenery from the MSV gardens and holiday baubles.
Holiday Concert: Yesterday Swing Orchestra
Sunday, December 14 • 1 or 3 p.m.
Sunday, December 14 • 1 or 3 p.m.
Get into the swing of the season with Big Band hits and holiday music from the Yesterday Swing Orchestra.
First Night Winchester Coloring Contest
Saturday, November 1–Sunday, December 28, 2025
Saturday, November 1–Sunday, December 28, 2025
The First Night Winchester Coloring Contest is free for artists of all ages and organized by the MSV!
Classical at the MSV: Fauré & Brahms
Saturday, April 4 • 2–4 p.m.
Saturday, April 4 • 2–4 p.m.
New York City-based violinist Georgy Valtchev, and pianist Lora Tchekoratova, join cellist Julian Schwarz and artistic director and violist Nadège Foofat for an afternoon celebrating the piano quartet.
Classical at the MSV: Mozart & Ravel
Saturday, May 30 • 2–4 p.m.
Saturday, May 30 • 2–4 p.m.
This concert in the Glen Burnie House drawing room concludes the 2025–26 season of Classical at the MSV with two masterworks of the string quartet repertoire.
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