A Lasting Vision: Conversation on Building the Taubman Museum Collection

Name: A Lasting Vision: Conversation on Building the Taubman Museum Collection
Start: 2026-03-08T14:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-03-08T15:00:00-04:00
Location: 110 Salem Avenue, SE, Roanoke, VA, United States, Virginia 24011

Schedule

Sun Mar 08 2026 at 02:00 pm to 03:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

110 Salem Avenue, SE, Roanoke, VA, United States, Virginia 24011 | Roanoke, VA

"A Lasting Vision: Building the Taubman Collection" brings together W. Heywood Fralin, Joanne Leonhardt Cassullo, and Tonya Turner Carroll for a conversation about the vital role collectors play in shaping a museum’s permanent collection.
Moderated by Taubman Museum of Art Executive Director Cindy Petersen, the panel will explore how thoughtful collecting, long-term vision, and meaningful partnerships have helped define the Museum’s Permanent Collection over the past 75 years.
Drawing from their personal experiences, the panelists will discuss what motivates their collecting philosophies, how relationships with artists, institutions, and advisors inform their decisions, and why supporting a public collection matters.
Together, they will reflect on stewardship, legacy, and the impact of building a collection that serves both the community and future generations—offering insights into the people and perspectives behind the art on the walls.
Free and welcoming to all. Registration required.
[Norman Rockwell (American, 1894-1978), "Framed" (detail), 1946, oil and graphite, 42 1/2" x 33”, Acquired with Funds Provided by the Horace G. Fralin Charitable Trust]