Writer’s Eye challenges writers of all ages to use visual art in The Fralin as inspiration for the creation of original poetry and prose. This annual ekphrastic writing program—introduced by docents Carole Armstrong and Valerie Morris in 1986—has become the museum’s flagship educational offering.
Disclaimer: If you need the registration form, image sheet, or self-guided tour documents in an accessible format please contact Zora Heard 434.243.2050.
This program is made possible by a generous grant from the Joseph and Robert Cornell Memorial Foundation.
Writer’s Eye is also made possible thanks to our generous donors:
Shirley French
Jane Heblich and Isabel Heblich Zermani in memory of Mariflo Stephens
June Heintz
Thesa Jolly
Mary-Mac and Don Laing
Ann and Tom Piper in memory of Thomas L. Piper, Jr.
The Fralin Museum of Art Volunteer Board
The Joseph and Robert Cornell Memorial Foundation
The Thomas L. Piper Art Museum Education Endowment
The Virginia Club of New York
Edith Horner Warner and the Daniel M. and Wilma T. Horner Foundation
Ronny Waters