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Events
SPECIAL TOUR OPPORTUNITES
Family/Multi-generational Group Programming with the Vanka Murals
SUNDAY, MAY 16TH: 12:30PM or 2:00PM
SUNDAY, MAY 23RD: 12:30PM or 2:00PM
An interactive and conversational experience designed especially for families or groups who have children and grown-ups of various ages. The session will last 60 minutes. Participants will be asked to participate in a 15 minute feedback session at the end of the tour or via a post-visit phone survey.
Any family/friend group with at least one adult and one child (can be more adults/children). We are especially interested in groups with children of various ages (ages 3-17) and adults of various ages (18-90+). Think multi-generational!
Admission is free. Registration is required and limited to 16.
VANKA MURALS: TABLE TALK
Vanka’s Our Mothers and the First World War
Thursday, May 27th @ 6:30PM (ZOOM Webinar)
Dr. Cook explores Maksimilijan Vanka’s original political motivations for painting Our Mothers 1914-1918 in Zagreb at the end of the First World War. Almost two decades later, he re-contextualized the painting in an immigrant’s narrative in the mural Croatian Mothers Raise Their Sons for War in Saint Nicholas Croatian Catholic Church.
Presented by: Dr. Heidi Cook, assistant professor of Art, Art History, and University Art Gallery Director
Host: Dr. Barbara McCloskey, director of Graduate Studies and professor, Department of History of Art & Architecture, University of Pittsburgh
The program is free but registration is required. Donations to support the Vanka Murals mission including this program are greatly appreciated and may be added to your registratio.
SPECIAL TOUR OPPORTUNITY
Memorial Day Tour: In honor and remembrance of veterans
SUNDAY, MAY 30TH AT 1:00PM
Docents for this tour are veteran Ken Rozyicki and Emily Ross. Their personal connections to the military infuse their interpretation of Vanka’s depiction of war in the murals. They’ll reflect on Vanka’s anti-war sentiments and the impact of his service in the Red Cross during WWII.
The tour is 60 minutes.
Admission is $10. Use the code SERVICE for a complimentary admission for the veteran(s) in your group.
Masks and registration are required. Space is limited.
People power: Volunteer with us
Our mission to Save Maxo Vanka and share his incredible work relies on the time and talent of many. We’d love for you to join us.
Questions, thoughts? info@vankamurals.org.
Volunteer opportunities
Leadership
BOARD MEMBER
Do you have a passion for the murals? Are you interested in helping to ensure their future? Please consider becoming a member of the Vanka Murals Board of Directors. Learn more to get involved, especially if you have experience with arts education, merchandising, legal work, community engagement.
Tour Docent
Ready to share your love of the murals with others? Want to learn more about Maxo Vanka, the inspiration behind his work and their connection to our world today? Join our team and our training will share everything you need to know.
Tour Greeter
Help us make every visit to the Murals one to remember and ensure that we connect with new and returning audiences. Become a Tour Greeter and serve as an ambassador to the public.
Event Planning
Love events? So do we. And we’d love your help with all aspects of our two annual fundraisers
- Applaud the Light!
- Cocktails & Conservation
Fundraising
If you’re interested in event sponsorships, promotional partnerships and other ways to support our work, we’d love to hear from you.
Awareness/Audience Building
Join our social media squad or share you love of the murals with your talents, including photography, video, authored pieces, and more.
Expert Assistance
Love the murals? We’d love to meet you. Share your skills:
- Curatorial training
- Video production
- Research/Archivist/Historian
- Merchandising
- Strategic/Business Planning
- Arts Education
Maxo Vanka told his story. Tell us yours.
Did Maxo photobomb your family’s pictures? Did you attend an event at St. Nicholas? Have a memorable mural moment?