Enjoy a tasting from the comfort of your home! This Virtual Happy Hour is a guided event that includes 2 pairings of wine, cheeses, and art.
The Grand Rapids Art Museum and Aperitivo are excited to offer GRAM Members an evening to learn about how wine, cheese, and the culinary experience share parallels to the art world — all from the comfort of your home! The 2022 series begins with a conversation about the art of curation. Each wine and cheese pairing will be selected and explained by the Aperitivo staff, and will be paired with a conversation around curation; of a gallery, of an exhibition, of a cheese board, of a wine and cheese pairing, and beyond.
The evening will be guided by Ron Platt, Chief Curator of GRAM, Amy Ruis, Owner of Art of the Table & Aperitivo, and Evan Talen, General Manager of Aperitivo. Learn about how wine, cheese, and the culinary experience share parallels to the art word. You will also hear about the history and background of some artwork as well as the products we are tasting, and why these particular pieces and products are so special to us. We can’t wait to spend the evening with you!
Series Dates and Topics
January 19: The Art of Curation
February 23: On the Road
March 30: Old Favorites
The $80 ticket + tax covers a tasting package which includes 2 bottles of red wine and a 2 cheese plate (+ crackers, bread and some fun sides!), free pick-up from Aperitivo, and entrance to the Zoom event. For an additional $5, delivery can be arranged.
GRAM Members can purchase tickets here. Please note: you will need your GRAM Membership Number (which can be found on your Member Card) to complete your ticket purchase. Please purchase tickets in advance before the deadline on Tuesday, January 18 at 7pm. Unfortunately we cannot accept “walk-ins” (or call-ins) the day of the event. Contact Haley Hoyt at 616.831.2925 or hhoyt@artmuseumgr.org with questions.
For more information, please contact Haley Marcos at hmarcos@artmuseumgr.org or 616.831.2925.