Planting Fields Foundation is hosting a festive evening on Friday, July 31 to celebrate the public opening of “The Electrifying Art and Spaces of Robert Winthrop Chanler,” a new exhibition in Coe Hall.
Guests may book a ticketed time slot between 4 p.m. and 9 p.m. for a special tour (five person maximum) that will lead to the Buffalo Mural in the Breakfast Room and Mai Coe’s bedroom before stopping in the gallery for a 15-minute performance from Long Island Chamber Music.
The program features 3 diverse composers who were contemporaries of Chanler and draw musical parallels to the dynamic use of color, texture, and mood of Chanler’s art. With music by Amy Beach, Maurice Ravel, and William Grant Still, this program will create a memorable atmosphere and inspire a uniquely deep look into the exhibition.
After viewing the exhibition in the Great Hall, guests will step out into the beautiful Cloister Garden for a cocktail and conclude the evening with a guided garden tour offered every hour from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
For added flavor and to evoke the colorful personality of Robert Winthrop Chanler, all are invited to come dressed in your favorite animal or flora print!
TICKETS: $35 for members/ $45 for non-members
Masks are required indoors, social distancing between groups is required outdoors.
In celebration of the centennial anniversary of the completion of the Buffalo Mural in Coe Hall, Planting Fields Foundation presents an exhibition on the work of Robert Winthrop Chanler (1872-1930), titled “The Electrifying Art and Spaces of Robert Winthrop Chanler.”
A rare opportunity to view decorative screens and panels from private collections throughout America, as well as a collection of objects and photos from the artist’s life, include a photograph by Man Ray.
The exhibition highlights Chanler’s depiction of frenzied worlds from the early 1910s to the late 1920s. Visitors will learn about his work in the context of the artistic developments in America in the early 20th century, his relationship to the wealthy patrons of the Gilded Age, and the preservation challenges presented by the Buffalo Mural in Coe Hall. Gain a deeper understanding of the historical significance of the screens and their design function, as well as Chanler’s eccentric persona and the characters around him throughout his life.
