For a renowned figure painter like Gari Melchers, it was out of the ordinary to devote an entire canvas to the view of an empty garden, but the vision
25 Years of Holidays
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