Wheaton College Massachusetts

Gallery Exhibition—The Tens: Friends of Art Alumni Collection 2011–2020
2022-10-27 13:00 - 20:00, 2022-11-03 13:00 - 20:00, 2022-11-10 13:00 - 20:00, 2022-11-17 13:00 - 20:00, 2022-11-24 13:00 - 20:00, 2022-12-01 13:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Watson Fine Arts – Beard and Weil Galleries, Norton, MA, 02766, United States
The Tens, highlights selected work from students who received the Friends of Art Purchase Prize from 2011-2020. These pieces are part of the Wheaton College Permanent Collection and range from photography to film to illustration. The talented alumni artists included in this exhibition are:
2011 Katharine Heyl, Emiko Kurokawa, Rosemary Liss
2012 Skye Landon, Emily Timm, Tim Oxton
2013 Caroline Isaacs, Walker Downey
2014 Soraya Matos
2015 Lindsey Gillis
2016 Cloë Ella Urbanczyk, Sienna Van Slooten
2017 Charlotte Hall
2018 Aleza Epstein
2019 Bhavika Dugar
2020 Elisa McClear
Exhibition runs February 16–March 27, 2021
Gallery Opening | Monday, February 22, 5:00 p.m. EST Register here
Due to the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the Beard & Weil Galleries is only open to the on-campus community for the spring 2021 semester. We will make every effort to make our exhibitions available virtually during this time. We appreciate your patience as we navigate this global challenge and we look forward to welcoming you back to campus when we are able to resume normal operations.

What Only You Can Make: The Art of the African Wrap Doll
2022-10-27 13:00 - 20:00, 2022-10-29 13:00 - 17:00, 2022-11-01 13:00 - 17:00, 2022-11-03 13:00 - 20:00, 2022-11-05 13:00 - 17:00 | Watson Fine Arts – Beard and Weil Galleries, Norton, MA, 02766, United States
Beard and Weil Galleries have partnered with the National Black Doll Museum of History and Culture to present What Only You Can Make: The Art of the African Wrap Doll.
The National Black Doll Museum is based in Mansfield and is the country’s largest collection dedicated to the art, craft, history, and preservation of Black Dolls. The exhibition includes selections from the Museum’s collection of handmade African Wrap Dolls; the history and family lore that connect the Museum’s dollmaking to the past; the process and the materials used for making the dolls; and connections between the African Wrap doll and African and African American hair and clothing styles.

The exhibition is on display September 15–November 5, 2022. Visit our website for additional programming.
Gallery Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday 1–5 p.m.; Thursday 1–8 p.m.

African Wrap Doll Making Workshop
2022-10-27 17:00 - 19:00 | Watson Fine Arts – Beard and Weil Galleries, Norton, MA, 02766, United States
Join us for a workshop led by National Black Doll Museum founders Debra Britt and Felicia Walker. The workshop will focus on the African Wrap Doll, an adaptation of dolls based on the techniques of a traditional artform rooted in 18th C. African American culture and a specialty of the National Black Doll Museum.
Participants will create their own wrap dolls to take home using fabric and reclaimed and recycled materials all of which will be provided. All are welcome and refreshments will be provided. This is a drop in event, join as you are able.

ROE
2022-11-03 19:30, 2022-11-04 19:30, 2022-11-05 19:30, 2022-11-10 19:30, 2022-11-11 19:30, 2022-11-12 19:30 | Watson Fine Arts – Weber Theatre, Norton, MA, 02766, United States
written by Lisa Loomer, directed by Stephanie Burlington Daniels
ROE v. Wade, the landmark 1973 case that legalized abortion, has been overturned. Lisa Loomer’s acclaimed play, ROE, brings us back to the original storylines of the people involved in the case that gave women the constitutional right to make their own reproductive health decisions. Join us as we detangle recent U.S. history to better understand our present day challenges and how we might forge ahead for the benefit of future generations.
Tickets: $10 general, $5 with a Wheaton ID & seniors.
Tickets may be purchased online through the Box Office.

Enough: An Actor’s Pathway to Radical Presence in a World of Emotional Noise
2022-11-10 13:00 | Mary Lyon Hall – Woolley Room, Norton, MA, 02766, United States
In this inspiring and educational talk, Amelia Randolph Campbell teaches how to gain radical presence and authentic influence by way of experiential learning, to gain much more emotional flexibility, clarity, and magnetism in life and work. Lunch will be provided for attendees.

Student Recitals
2022-11-17 17:00 | Mary Lyon Hall – Woolley Room, Norton, MA, 02766, United States
Gifted student performers demonstrate mastery in voice, violin, cello, piano and other instruments.

Flamenco Music and Dance
2022-11-17 19:30 | Watson Fine Arts – Weber Theatre, Norton, MA, 02766, United States
Juanito Pascual and his band New Flamenco Trio (Jose Moreno, percussion and vocals; Elisabet Torras Aguilera, dancer; Brad Barett, bassist) present Flamenco Music and Dance, with deep reverence for the traditional form while adding Jazz and other international influences for a charismatic fusion.

World Music Ensemble
2022-11-30 19:30 | Watson Fine Arts – Weber Theatre, Norton, MA, 02766, United States
The ensemble, under the direction of Assistant Professor Sheila Falls, performs music from a variety of genres from around the world, including Europe, South America, Africa, and more.

Gallery Opening: Embodied Labor
2022-12-01 17:30 - 20:00 | Haas Concourse and Lobby, Watson Fine Arts
Curated by students enrolled in ARTH 335: Exhibition Design, Embodied Labor: Care and Control uses archival, collection, and loan objects to explore myriad forms of human labor.

Wind Symphony
2022-12-02 19:30 | Watson Fine Arts – Weber Theatre, Norton, MA, 02766, United States
The Southeastern Massachusetts Wind Symphony, under the direction of Associate Professor Earl Raney, presents works by Debussy, Grieg, Milhaud, Puccini, plus several favorites! Suggested donation $5.

Embodied Labor: Care and Control
2022-12-03 13:00 - 17:00, 2022-12-06 13:00 - 17:00 | Watson Fine Arts – Beard and Weil Galleries, Norton, MA, 02766, United States
Curated by students enrolled in ARTH 335: Exhibition Design, Embodied Labor: Care and Control uses archival, collection, and loan objects to explore myriad forms of human labor.
Please note: the galleries will be closed December 11, 2022–January 30, 2023 for winter break; and March 11–20, 2023 for spring break.

Holiday Vespers Concert
2022-12-04 19:30 | Cole Memorial Chapel, Norton, MA, 02766, United States
Wheaton’s choral tradition for the holidays celebrates music of varied cultures and time periods, and features the Wheaton Chorale and Chamber Singers under the direction of guest conductor Alexandra Lutkevich. The concert is free to the public, but donations are gratefully accepted.

Winter Fest
2022-12-05 15:30 - 18:00 | The Dimple, Norton, MA, 02766, United States
Celebrate the winter season at a gathering on the college’s Dimple, featuring food trucks; hot chocolate, hot cider and other sweet treats; craft vendors; musical performances; illuminated ice sculptures, and more.
As part of the celebration, the college will collect non-perishable food items for the Wheaton Food Pantry; and hats, mittens and scarves for the Norton Cupboard of Kindness. (Donations bins will be located in the Balfour-Hood Campus Center.)
This event is open to Wheaton students, faculty and staff and their families, and Norton residents. Parking for campus visitors will be available at Lot #2 on East Main Street (Google Maps).
The celebration is sponsored by Arts at Wheaton and the Office of the President.

Student Recitals
2022-12-06 17:00 - 19:30 | Watson Fine Arts – Weber Theatre, Norton, MA, 02766, United States

Wheaton College Jazz Band with Phat Police
2022-12-07 20:00 | Watson Fine Arts – Weber Theatre, Norton, MA, 02766, United States
The Wheaton College Jazz Band performs R&B and soul music from the 60’s and 70’s. Opening for the Jazz Band is Phat Police, a student lead ensemble under the direction of Jeff Cashen. Phat Police pick out and arrange all their own material with styles ranging from pop to jazz to funk, with an occasional original composition.
