M&G Tours for Thursday, June 29, 2023 at 1:30PM OR at 4PM
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The Jerry and Alice Lenz Gallery, First Presbyterian Church of Greenville
April-October 2023
The art of the Baroque period provides a glimpse into the life and culture of a distant past. Although the clothing, setting, and props may reflect an outdated time, the artistry used and the narratives explored by these Old Masters are universal. Enjoy a glimpse of 14 paintings from M&G’s collection on exhibit in downtown Greenville. May you ponder anew these timeless treasures and find inspiration relevant to life in the present.
A printed exhibition guide is provided.
Lenz Gallery Hours
Beginning April 4, available by appointment and for the following public hours:
Tuesday: 9:30 AM-1:30 PM
Thursday: 9:30 AM-1:30 PM
For possible appointment, please call 864-565-0907 or email cfraser@firstpresgreenville.org.
Look & Find: An M&G Scavenger Hunt
For Kids K5-8th grade
The artists in the Ponder Anew exhibition were not just great painters, they were also wonderful storytellers! Each picture is filled with fascinating details about historical figures from the Bible. Using your best observation skills, discover the real people in these timeless treasures. Get your scavenger hunt at the main reception desk at First Pres.
Public Tours
If you’re interested in a tour of the Ponder Anew exhibition, visit here. Tour groups must be 10 people or more, and the tour length runs 45-60 minutes.
Specialized Focus Tours (for adults)
Cultural Discovery Tours (for K-12 students)
The following tours are available for groups of at least 10 or more by reservation only according to scheduling availability. Tours are 45 minutes in length. Schedule at least two weeks in advance. Request tours HERE.
Fees:
Students (K5-12): educational discounts are available
Adults (College age and above): $5 per person
Note: There is a non-refundable reservation fee to book your tour.
Luther’s Journey: Experience the History
Gustafson Fine Arts Center, campus of Bob Jones University
For adults and students (6th-12th grade)
This focus exhibition features paintings from M&G’s internationally respected Old Master collection. Tour the exhibit and take a closer look at the man, Martin Luther, by understanding more about his life’s circumstances in the 1500s—a plague circling Europe, the scarcity and inaccessibility of books, the normalcy of illiteracy, and the exacting authority of church and state. Luther’s life journey reminds us that ordinary people can be used by God to inspire extraordinary and enduring change.
Benjamin West: The Father of American Painting
War Memorial Chapel, campus of Bob Jones University
For adults and students (3rd-12th grade)
From an aspiring artist in rural Pennsylvania plucking the hairs of his cat’s tail for a home-made paintbrush to working as History Painter to the King of England during the Revolutionary War, Benjamin West led a remarkable life of influence, and his paintings detail his story of amazing opportunities! Tour this monumental collection of paintings commissioned by King George III and discover their significance in history.
Request tour HERE or call for more information: (864) 770-1331
- On Good Friday, April 7 from 3-4 PM, join M&G Executive Director, Erin Jones for a private guided tour of Benjamin West’s monumental royal painting commission, The Progress of Revealed Religion, in the War Memorial Chapel on the campus. This tour is free and open to the public.
Ponder Anew: Baroque Masterworks from the Museum & Gallery
Jerry and Alice Lenz Gallery at First Presbyterian Church, downtown Greenville
For adults and students (1st-12th grade)
The art of the Baroque period provides a glimpse into the life and culture of a distant past. Although the clothing, setting, and props may reflect an outdated time, the artistry used and the narratives explored by these Old Masters are universal. Come reflect on these timeless treasures and find inspiration relevant to life in the present. This focus exhibition in downtown Greenville is available through early October 2023. To learn more, visit here.
Request tour HERE or call for more information: (864) 770-1331
