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The Maryhill Museum of Art wakes up from its winter hibernation this weekend to begin its 69th season.
Just south of Goldendale and overlooking the Columbia River, Maryhill reopens Sunday with daily hours of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Nov. 15.
Its opening special exhibit is "Hudson River School Sojourn," which features 34 works by artists from the Hudson River School including Jasper Francis Cropsey, Asher Brown Durand, William Hart, David Johnson and Jervis McEntee.
Working from 1825 to 1915, primarily in the Hudson River Valley as well as in the Catskill, Berkshire and White mountains and the newly opened West, the Hudson River School firmly established the first American landscape painting tradition. The pieces in the exhibition are drawn from the collection of Michel and Victoria Hersen, who share an affinity for the vision and environmental philosophies of the Hudson River School artists. The show runs through July 8.
During the Sunday opening, there will be several events related to the special exhibit. They are:
* 1-4 p.m. -- Kids of all ages can create their own pastoral paradise using watercolors. Sessions begin on the hour. Family Fun activities and admission to the museum are free for children under 17 with one adult admission.
* 2 p.m. -- Michel Hersen will speak about the Hudson River School, his passion for the work and his private collection.
* 3 p.m. -- Join Maryhill curator Lee Musgrave for an informative walk through the exhibit.
* 4-5 p.m. -- Enjoy hot mulled cider and spice cake, á la the Hudson River Valley.
Of course, while you're at the museum you can check out its ongoing exhibits, including the stunning collection of Auguste Rodin sculptures, its Orthodox icons, the fanciful international chess sets and Native North American artifacts.
And in addition to "Hudson River School Sojourn," Maryhill will have several other special exhibitions throughout its season:
* May 16-Oct. 4 -- The Outdoor Sculpture Invitational.
* July 18-Sept. 13 -- "Ansel Adams: Masterworks." This show features 47 photographs from a larger group called "The Museum Set," which Adams selected to serve as a succinct representation of his life's work.
* Sept. 26-Nov. 15 -- "The Good Life." Paintings, drawings and prints drawn from Maryhill's permanent collections. Created from 1850 to 1950 by American and European artists, the works celebrate life in all its impulsive, joyful and nostalgia-infused glory.
Admission to the museum is $7 for adults, $6 for seniors, $2 for ages 6-16 and free for ages 5 and younger.
For more information and a complete list of events, call 773-3733 or visit www.maryhillmuseum.org.
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