Celebrate Alan LeQuire’s Athena Statue TURNING 35
Join Parthenon staff as we celebrate the 35th anniversary of the unveiling of Alan LeQuire’s reconstruction of the ancient Greek Athena Parthenos statue, which took place in Nashville on May 20th, 1990, at the completion of an eight-year project.
LeQuire won a competition to undertake this unprecedented archaeological experiment, which involved research, modeling and consultation with archaeologists. He combined traditional sculptural techniques with considerable ingenuity and resourcefulness, working on a monumental scale.
Programming is open to visitors of all ages. Celebrations include:
12 PM Museum Talk: Athena — Learn all about Athena in a brief 10-15 minute talk about the statue.
1 - 4 PM Sketching the Marbles: Athena Edition— Drop by to try your hand at drawing the Athena statue— beginners welcome! Materials provided by Jerry’s Artarama. Space is limited: first come, first served.
1 - 4 PM Ask an Expert — Join Parthenon experts at our investigation station—we’ll your answer your questions about the Athena statue!
2 PM Museum Talk: Athena — Learn all about Athena in a brief 10-15 minute talk about the statue.
3 PM Museum Tour — Explore history and art alongside a museum expert and hear about Athena during a 30-minute guided tour.
4 PM Museum Talk: Athena — Learn all about Athena in a brief 10-15 minute talk about the statue.
Free for Centennial Park Conservancy members or free with the price of admission for non-members.
CAN’T GET ENOUGH OF ATHENA?
Visit the Parthenon June 13 to be the first to explore two new exhibitions: Goddess in Progress and Monumental Figures!
SPONSORS:
Centennial Park Conservancy
Metro Nashville Parks & Recreation