The upcoming December 10 Holiday Open House marks the 25th such event that I have overseen as Director of Gari Melchers Home and Studio. The event
Back in the Day
“Back in the day” Belmont in September was a lively place, lively in the sense of human activity as well as the emerging splendor of autumn.
Behind the Scenes: Detroit Public Library Mural Commission
Let me introduce myself. My name is Madison Martin and I’m a senior majoring in Art History at the University of Mary Washington. I am so pleased to
The Value of Gari Melchers’ Dollar
During tours, visitors often ask what Gari Melchers’ paintings sold for, or how much he earned for a portrait. We know some of these numbers from our
Painting a President
By Michelle Crow-Dolby, Education and Communications Manager, Gari Melchers Home & Studio, updated April 2023. President Theodore Roosevelt is
Belmont’s Beeping Egg Hunt
As I prepare for our 3rd Annual Beeping Egg Hunt on April 12, I pause to remember the strong ties that Gari, and especially Corinne Melchers, had with
Corinne Melchers is Paying Us a Visit
Gari Melchers’ portrait of his beautiful wife entitled La Brabançonne will soon go on view from April 1 through November 2, thanks to a loan by the
True and Clear: The Story of American Artist Gari Melchers
What better way to kick off Belmont's new blog than to introduce you to Gari Melchers - his career as an artist, marriage to Corinne, and their shared