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IMLS Awards Williamson Gallery Grant to Conserve Works of the Ming and Qing Dynasties
Six valuable Chinese paintings in the Scripps College collection will be conserved with funding from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS).
Read MoreScripps College Hosts 2nd Annual Olive Harvest on Oct. 25
Scripps College invites all interested volunteers to gather at the “Olive Walk” next to the Edwards Humanities Building, 981 N. Amherst Ave., on Oct. 25 from 8 a.m. to noon for its second annual olive harvest.
Read More“True Witness: A Civil Rights Cantata” Premieres at Scripps College
“True Witness,” a 30-minute choral cantata, which sets to music the letters, speeches and poems of African-American female poets, activists and civil rights leaders, premieres Nov. 10 at 3 p.m. in Garrison Theater of Scripps College’s Performing Arts Center. This performance is free to the public, but tickets are required.
Read MoreActivist Myrlie Evers-Williams Speaks on “Fighting for Equality” at Scripps College
Myrlie Evers-Williams, acclaimed author, civil rights advocate and widow of slain activist Medgar Evers, discusses “Fighting for Equality: The Interconnected Struggle” on Nov. 7 at 7:30 p.m. in Garrison Theater of Scripps College’s Performing Arts Center. This event is free and open to the public.
Read MoreFOCUS ON PHOTOGRAPHY: The Photographic Treasures of Scripps College at the Williamson
Celebrating the establishment of the College’s collection and showing works never before displayed at the College, the Williamson Gallery presents “Focus on Photography: Building a Photography Collection at Scripps,” which runs from Oct. 26 through Dec.15.
Read MoreScripps College Honors Alumna and Former U.S. Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords
Former U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords ’93 was honored today at Scripps College by being the third recipient of the Ellen Browning Scripps Medal, the College’s highest level of recognition.
Read MoreAnsel Adams Museum Set Acquired by Scripps College
Visitors will have the opportunity to see “Museum Set” in the Ruth Chandler Williamson Gallery’s upcoming exhibition, “Focus on Photography: Building a Collection at Scripps,” which runs from Oct. 26 through Dec. 15.
Read MoreScripps College Honors Alumna and Former U.S. Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords
Former U.S. Representative Gabrielle Giffords ’93 will be honored by Scripps College on Sept. 21 with the College’s highest level of recognition, the Ellen Browning Scripps Medal, announced Scripps College President Lori Bettison-Varga today.
Read MoreScripps College Hosts Activist and Author Raj Patel Who Speaks on “Feeding the Future”
Raj Patel, an award-winning activist, academic and author of several best-selling books, speaks on “Feeding the Future: A Short History of Good and Bad Ideas to Feed the World” at 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 17. The free event is open to the public and will be in Garrison Theater of the Scripps College Performing Arts Center, 231 E. Tenth St.
Read MoreCHASING DAYLIGHT: Philip Latimer Dike 1927 – 1943 Williamson Gallery, Scripps College
Scripps College starts off this year’s exhibitions with Chasing Daylight: Philip Latimer Dike, 1927 –1943, which runs from Aug. 31 through Oct. 13. The opening reception, with live music and light refreshments, will be held on Sept. 14 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Ruth Chandler Williamson Gallery. A closing reception and watercolor demonstration will take place at the gallery on Oct. 13.
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