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2008  
May 13 Special Exhibit: Blossom: Art of Flowers opens, runs until August 3
June 7

First Saturday Tour: Expanding on a 2007 special event, Art in Bloom will tour works that bring glorious color to the eye, a smile to the lips, and a tickle to the nose. Inspirational readings and a thematic exploration of the flowered images of the Gallery are the hallmark of this indoor tour. 2:00 p.m. in Lobby

July 5

First Saturday Tour: Delving into the evolution of early white explorers and settlers' understanding of and relationship to Native Americans, Depictions of Native Americans explores images of the original inhabitants of North America that evoked curiosity, terror and/or sympathy in the viewer. 2:00 p.m. in Lobby

August 2

First Saturday Tour: If you've always dreamed of seeing Nepal, Rome, or Paris, the 'Round the World Tour will fulfill your fantasies and keep your pocketbook happy. We'll explore works showcasing exotic destinations, local watering holes, and national treasures. 2:00 p.m. in Lobby

August 3 Special Exhibit: Blossom: Art of Flowers closes
September 2

Special Exhibit: Paws and Reflect: Art of Canines runs until November 30

September 6 First Saturday Tour: The Greco-Roman Tour explores the classical influence of ancient Greece and the Roman Empire on works and artists in the Gallery, and unravels in depth the history depicted in the Tapestries. 2:00 p.m. in Lobby
October 4

First Saturday Tour: Back by popular demand, the literature based Halloween Tour continues in its tradition of terrorizing and horrifying the souls brave enough to explore the darker side of the Gallery's collection. 2:00 p.m. in Lobby

November 1

First Saturday Tour: Long before planes, trains and automobiles, the American family still had to trek over the river and through the woods to Grandmother's house. Eloquence in Motion explores depictions of travel throughout the centuries of holiday journeys. 2:00 p.m. in Lobby

November 30

Special Exhibit: Paws and Reflect: Art of Canines closes

December 1 Special Event: Call to inquire about our special Christmas Exhibit
December 6

First Saturday Tour: A family favorite, the Christmas Tour uses art works and literature to reiterate that the holiday season is about what we feel for others, not what we want for ourselves. 2:00 p.m. in Lobby

December 16

Special Exhibit: The New Reality: The Frontier of Realism in the 21st Century opens, runs until February 15, 2009