Watercolor Stories: Art of Charles E. Burchfield

JUN. 12 - SEP. 13, 2026

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Experience this summer’s must-see exhibition!

Discover the captivating artistic relationship between celebrated American painter Charles E. Burchfield and Munson benefactor Edward Wales Root. Beginning in 1929, the two shared a remarkable 25-year exchange inspired by art, music, and the beauty of nature. Featuring 24 vibrant and expressive watercolors from Munson’s collection, Watercolor Stories also brings together rarely seen related artwork and archival materials from the Burchfield Penney Art Center.

Water Colors art of Charles E. Burchfield
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ADMISSION

General Public: $8
Students: $5
Munson Members: Free
Children 12 and under: Free
NARM, Military, and SNAP: Free

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GUIDED TOURS

Explore the exhibition through guided tours led by Munson docents.
1 p.m. — Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays

$5 general public and free for members
Free for children 12 and under

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Lead Sponsors:

Andrew Britton and David Grey, Christian and Cheryl Heilmann, and Elizabeth R. Lemieux, Ph.D.

Sponsors:

Joseph A. Abraham; Cheryl and Fred Haritatos; Pike Construction Services; Alan Vincent, in memory of Linda Vincent; and Laura and Todd Wetzel MD.


Watercolor Stories Programs

Friday, Sept. 11, 11 a.m. to noon

Winterizing Your Garden

Cornell Cooperative Extension

$10 Members | $15 General Public

Discover the importance of cutting back, pruning, weeding, mulching, and cleaning up garden debris. There’s even time for planting–find out what you can still grow in your garden!

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