Welcome to the Bryn Du Mansion! With a mission of historical preservation and cultural, recreational, educational and artistic experiences, there is always something happening. |
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| | You're Invited! Join award-winning poet Jennifer Hambrick, for a reading of her new works on Wednesday, May 18 at 7pm. Ms. Hambrick was Bryn Du's very first Artist in Residence in the fall of 2019. Since then, she has won even more prestigous awards and published two fantastic new books. Join us at the Mansion for this Bryn Du Life-Local Series event. Free and open to the public. *Ms. Hambrick's books will be available for purchase at the event. | | |
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| | Art for Adults This Spring and Summer are filled with art class options for adults! Ever thought about learning something new? Fine tune an existing skill? Make sure to check out our large variety of courses and one-time workshops at varying dates and times throughout the next few months. Topics include plein air painting, oil painting, abstract art, acrylics, watercolor and more. Pre-registration is required at the link below. | | |
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| | Here We Go! It's wedding season! We are kicking off the busy season for weddings here at Bryn Du and can't wait to celebrate all of our couples! If you or someone you know is looking for the perfect location for a wedding and/or reception, please reach out. We are currently booking weddings and other events for 2023 (and we even have October 1, 2022 in the Fieldhouse unexpectedly available!). Both the Mansion and Fieldhouse have adjacent outdoor spaces giving you even more choices for your special day. Big or small - we've got you covered. | | |
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| | It's Almost Time! It's almost time to welcome a brand new Artist in Residence to Bryn Du! Beginning next month, Mr. Kong Ho, an experienced acrylic painter from Bradford, Pennsylvania, will be on site in our Artist in Residence cottage. While in residence, Mr. Ho will be holding a public artist talk, studio open hours and an end-of-residency exhibition. Dates to be announced soon. Learn more about Kong Ho and his already extensive career at the link below. We hope you will join us for one or all of the above free events. | | |
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| | Congrats GHS Art Students Join the Granville Exempted Village School District on Wednesday, May 4 from 5-7pm at the Bryn Du Art Center's Eddie Wolfe Gallery as they celebrate the upcoming graduates in their art department. Their "Senior Art Show" features students who are in Advanced Art or have developed a sustained body of work. The artwork to be on display demonstrates the students' adaptability and resiliency to create within a unique learning environment. You are invited to be a part of the excitement and to celebrate the creative accomplishments of these talented students. | | |
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| | Summer Fun Register today while there's still space! We cannot wait to see those smiling faces as instructors Michelle Boerio, Bryan Ghiloni, and Sarah Gray knock it out of the park with another summer of fun and creative camps. Camps include (ages vary): National Parks Art Camp Zines & Illustrations Camp Fantasy/Magic Art Camp Art Through the Ages Creature Creation Camp 5 Days of Photo Camp *Pre-registration is required. | | |
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Congratulations to our May couples! Christopher & Sowmya Bruna & Michael Susan & Tom Evan & Melissa Jessica & Sam Aaron & Kellie We wish you a lifetime of happiness and thank you for sharing your special day with us! *Photo c/o The Simmons Photography | | |
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For our Visitors & their Canine Companions When you are walking around Bryn Du next, look for 4 signs like this one around the campus! They are just a few of the ways we are honoring Quincy and enhancing the property. Big thanks go to Jennifer Peters of JP Design for her incredible design work and for helping to bring these signs to fruition, and to Anne Ciotola for taking the beautiful photos that were used. Finally, thank you to those who donated to these efforts! We truly appreciate your support. |
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| | In Memory Of It is with great saddness that we acknowledge the passing of retired Bryn Du Commission Board Member, Larry Bicking II last month. Mr. Bicking was a board member for Bryn Du for almost 10 years and was instrumental in grounds development among many other things. "I cherished his guidance throughout his entire tenure on our Board. He was a wealth of knowledge and an effective, positive member of the team. We loved his dry wit and easy-going personality. Larry will be sincerely missed," said Executive Director Bruce Cramer. Please read more about Mr. Bicking's life at the link below. | | |
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| | History Corner Spring feels like it has officially sprung! We love finally being able to enjoy the beautiful green grass, blue skies and general cheerfulnes around the Bryn Du campus. Almost 60 years ago, another beautiful day was being had here at Bryn Du. Above is a photograph taken in May of 1963. This snapshot in time shows Jane Dunscombe, friend and frequent visitor of Sallie Jones, standing in the lovely sunlight at Bryn Du. Ms. Dunscombe, and the horse and rider in the background, are at the horse paddock on the west side of the Mansion. We love being able to see the barn and silos so clearly in the distance. | | |
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| | Upcoming Concerts We are excited to welcome the Concerts on the Green to the back lawn again this summer! Here are the 2022 dates for concerts at the Mansion: Monday, May 30 Sunday, June 5 Sunday, June 19 Tuesday, June 28 Sunday, July 10 Tuesday, July 19 Sunday, July 24 Sunday, August 7 Tuesday, August 16 Sunday, August 21 Please contact the Granville Recreation District for additional information. | | |
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| | Daffodil Show & Sale ~By the numbers~ 1 mansion 2 days 4 musicians
25 hours of physical set-up 30 volunteers 50 displays 300+ bulb varieties for sale 750 guests 1500+ live daffodils on display Tens of thousands of bulbs sold! The Granville Garden Club can't wait to see you again next year. Thanks for making the 75th Annual Daffodil Show & Sale such a success! | | |
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| | Plein Air Painting Exhibit We have mentioned, COPA (Central Ohio Plein Air Society), our favorite plein air painters before... but do you know what "plein air" means? Plein air is simply the act of painting or creating art outside! These amazing artists put together a beautiful art exhibit in the Art Center's Eddie Wolfe Gallery last month. Twenty original pieces of art were available for sale. All were either painted outside at Bryn Du recently or were of beautiful spring flowers. Thank you to all who visited or participated in the show! | | |
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| | An Enchanted Forest The end of the school year is coming and we were happy to have Granville High School's Prom in the Bryn Du Fieldhouse. This year's theme, "Enchanted Forest", was a gorgeous one! A walkway of beautiful greenery greeted hundreds of prom-goers upon entrance at the Fieldhouse terrace doors. They were then led to a large arch filled with lush-looking foliage. Below was a beautifully decorated dance floor complete with sparkling lights, draped fabric, ivy and white flowers. It was a very special night for all. | | |
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Your Support is Appreciated Bryn Du is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that is managed by the Bryn Du Commission volunteer Board of Directors. Donations of any size are truly appreciated and go towards historic preservation and cultural, recreational, educational and artistic community programming. We are so grateful for you and your continued support. Thank you! | | |
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