Join us for a visit to the world-class Glenstone Museum in nearby Potomac on Friday, May 5th at 10:00 a.m. Glenstone, with 64,000 sq. ft. of gallery space on 300 natively landscaped acres, is the largest private contemporary art gallery in the U.S.
Glenstone features a series of indoor and outdoor spaces that showcase post-World War II artworks that will challenge visitors to think deeply while also providing a global perspective on seminal art from the past 70 years. The museum features: The Gallery a 9,000 sq. ft. exhibit space; The Pavillions housing 13 gallery spaces totaling 50,000 sq. ft.; and a recently added 4,000 sq. ft. custom building for a new Richard Serra piece titled, “Four Rounds: Equal Weight, Unequal Measure”.
Ellsworth Kelly at 100, a major touring survey exhibition, is opening May 4, 2023. Some works will be on public view for the first time. Ellsworth Kelly at 100 is one of the largest retrospectives of Kelly’s work in the 21st century and the first internationally traveling exhibition organized by Glenstone. After Glenstone, the exhibition will continue to the Fondation Louis Vuitton in Paris, and the Fire Station in Doha.
A selection of artworks by Kara Walker (American, b. 1969) will be in Room 1 of the Pavilions and outdoors. The works on view span many elements of Walker’s multifaceted practice, including drawing, collage, sculpture, and performance.
The meticulously landscaped grounds host 10 large-scale sculptures. The pieces by Richard Serra, Andy Goldsworthy, Tony Smith, Ellsworth Kelly, Michael Heizer, Felix Gonzalez-Torres, Janet Cardiff & George Bures Miller, Charles Ray, Robert Gober, and Jeff Koons are spread out across meadows, woodlands, and three ponds on several paths and rugged trails.
There are no amenities along these trails, and the walk may be strenuous. Dress appropriately and be prepared to walk outdoor trails to the gallery spaces. Some mobility accommodation may be available if requested in advance. Contact us at info@poolesvilleseniors.org if you need us to request accommodations.
Participants will provide their own transportation and meet at the Glenstone Arrival Hall at 12100 Glen Road Potomac, Maryland 20854 for our 10:00 a.m. ticket time. Please be punctual. Admission is free. Visitors must be over 12 years of age and minors over 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Masks are optional but suggested indoors. Indoor photography is not permitted. No outside food or drink is permitted. This is a non-smoking venue.
Please download the required Liability Forms below and email your completed form to info@poolesvilleseniors.org.