Celebrate the Season with the Museum Shop Holiday Mart and Special Thursday Winter Nights at the Museum
GREENSBURG, PA (November 19, 2024) – The Westmoreland Museum of American Art is excited to announce the return of the annual Museum Shop Holiday Mart, a festive shopping event featuring unique, handcrafted items created by local artisans, and Winter Nights at the Museum, a series of Thursdays with extended late hours that include live music and art-making activities. Admission to Holiday Mart and Winter Nights at the Museum is free.
Holiday Mart – December 5-7
This year’s Holiday Mart takes place on Thursday, December 5 from 5 to 8pm; Friday, December 6 from 10am to 5pm; and Saturday, December 7 from 10am to 5pm. Holiday Mart offers a one-of-a-kind shopping experience, where attendees have the opportunity to browse local artisans’ booths featuring a variety of high-quality handcrafted items. With a wide selection, from stunning jewelry to beautiful ceramics, shoppers are sure to find holiday gifts that are truly special, while supporting local artisans and the Museum at the same time. For a complete list of local artisans participating in Holiday Mart, please visit the Museum’s website.
The event includes complimentary hot chocolate and sweet treats as well as live musical entertainment, creating a festive atmosphere. Free gift-wrapping is provided for all purchases. Additionally, all shoppers save 10% on regular price Museum Shop merchandise both in-store and online, and Museum members enjoy an additional 10% off, making it the perfect opportunity to become a member and take advantage of exclusive benefits. There will also be the opportunity to enter to win exciting raffle prizes.
Winter Nights at the Museum – Thursdays Beginning November 21
The Westmoreland hosts a series of Winter Nights at the Museum featuring art, music and seasonal festivities. These special Thursday evening late hours from 5 to 8pm, beginning Thursday, November 21 and running through Thursday, December 26, are designed to be enjoyed by all ages. Please note the Museum is closed on Thanksgiving, therefore a Winter Night at the Museum will not be presented that Thursday.
On these evenings, visitors may enjoy the Winter Lights display outside and explore the Museum’s permanent collection and the Anila Quayyum Agha: Interwoven featured exhibition inside. Each date will include live performances by local musicians and fun art-making opportunities such as holiday diorama creation, ornament making, and more. Additionally, a complimentary hot chocolate and cookie station will be available as well as a cash bar with a selection of drinks, including a signature holiday cocktail. For a complete schedule of live music and art activities, please visit the Museum’s website.
Funding for Winter Nights at the Museum and Winter Lights is provided by The Greensburg Foundation Family of Funds of The Community Foundation of Westmoreland County, affiliated with The Pittsburgh Foundation. The Museum thanks these corporate partners for their ongoing support Eat’n Park Hospitality Group, Inc., First Commonwealth Advisors, FirstEnergy, Fotorecord Print Center, Schneider Downs, and Seton Hill University. Generous support for Winter Nights at the Museum provided by Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All program.
About The Westmoreland Museum of American Art
Western Pennsylvania’s only museum dedicated to American art, The Westmoreland Museum of American Art in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, offers meaningful and engaging cultural experiences that build community and inspire creativity, new ideas, and action through the power of art. The Westmoreland’s extraordinary permanent collection with its strong focus on the art and artists of Southwestern Pennsylvania is complemented by an impressive temporary exhibition schedule featuring both nationally traveling exhibitions and those organized by the Museum. Additionally, The Westmoreland presents a full slate of community-oriented events. General admission to the Museum is free. More information is available at thewestmoreland.org.
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