The University of Virginia Art Museum exhibits art from around the world dating ancient times to the present. In addition to its permanent collection, the Museum offers changing exhibitions exhibitions, accompanied by related programs and publications.
Gallery Hours Tuesday - Sunday
12 - 5 pm
Location Thomas H. Bayly Building
155 Rugby Road
P.O. Box 400119
Charlottesville, VA
22904-4119
434.924.3592 TEL 434.924.6321 FAX 434.243.2050 GROUP TOURS
Writer's Eye 2007
Important Dates
Wednesday, October 17, 2007, 4:30 pm – 6 pm
Thursday, October 18, 2007, 3:30 pm – 5 pm
Educator briefings on Writer's Eye competition in the Museum.
Friday, October 19, 2007 William Christenberry: Site/Possession opens. Includes works in the competition.
Saturday, October 20, 2007 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Educator Workshop, for teachers who want to include the Writer’s Eye in their lesson plans. Call 434-243-2050 for details. Cosponsored by the Center for Liberal Arts
Monday, October 22, 2007
21st Annual Writer’s Eye begins.
To schedule a Writer’s Eye tour, call 434-243-2050.
Self-guided tours are also available.
Friday, October 26, 2007, 4:30 pm
Gallery Talk by William Christenberry in the Museum, reception follows
Saturday, November 3, 2007 Dresser Trunk, What a Family! and The Short Films of Alan Berliner open. More Writer’s Eye selections are drawn from these exhibitions.
Sunday, December 16, 2007
Last day for docent-led tours of Writer’s Eye.
Self-guided tours are still available, until December 21.
Friday, December 21, 2007
Last day of contest.
All entries due at Museum by 5 pm
Thursday, January 3, 2008, 9 am – 5 pm
Judges pick up entries at University of Virginia Art Museum front desk.
Week of January 28, 2008
Winners announced. Letters/email sent to winners, teachers and judges.
Sunday, March 30, 2008, 2 pm – 5 pm
Awards Ceremony at the U.Va. Bookstore. Reception follows in Newcomb Hall
The anthology of 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners entries will be available starting March 30.
