Mansion Mixer: Busts and Brushstrokes

Have you ever explored an art museum, looked around at all the great works around you and thought, “Why are so many of these women nude?”
From ancient sculptures to modern paintings, the symbolism and controversy of women’s breasts in Western art is a constant thread. Despite that controversy, many large, turn-of-the-20th century mansions like Brucemore have depictions of feminine nudity in many of design elements. During this Mansion Mixer, bounce into a brief history of women’s breasts in Western art and discover why there are so many busts at Brucemore.
📅 Event Date: October 16
🕰️ Event Time: 6:00 to 9:00 PM
📍 Event Location: Brucemore's Mansion
🎫 Admission:
- $25 General Admission
- Brucemore Supporters receive $5 off per ticket
- A $4 processing fee will be added to all online and phone orders.
Event Schedule:
- 6:00 PM: Doors Open
- 6:00 – 8:00 PM: Social Open House (includes self-guided mansion exploration, “Boo Bees” craft activity, light snacks to nibble on and a cash bar serving canned beverages)
- 7:15 PM: Presentation in the Tahitian Room*
- 7:45 PM: Presentation in the Tahitian Room*
- 8:15 PM: Censored Searches Scavenger Hunt
- 9:00 PM: Evening ends
* Each presentation is the same. Due to capacity limits in the Tahitian Room, attendees will be assigned a presentation time based on order of arrival. This presentation will include art depicting the intimately nude feminine form as well as discussion around the topic and is intended for adult audience.
All activities are optional. Choose your own adventure and participate in as much or as little as you’d like!
About Mansion Mixers:
Mansion Mixers are your chance to explore Brucemore after hours while diving into fascinating stories from history. Each program includes time for self-guided tours of the mansion and the opportunity to enjoy an entertaining history presentation in the Tahitian Room! Your ticket includes a complimentary canned drink served from the mansion’s other quirky basement party space: the Grizzly Bar. If you’re looking for a fun and casual way to learn something new while connecting with other history fans, then this event is for you!