A sculpture of Mark Twain and several other figures will be part of the trove of paintings, woodwork and sculptures done by Walter Russell to be displayed at the new location of the University of Science and Philosophy in downtown Waynesboro.
BOB STUART
WAYNESBORO — The University of Science and Philosophy, once in Afton, will move its headquarters to the former G&W Motorwerkes Ltd. building at 518 W. Main St. in Waynesboro.
President Matt Presti said the vast trove of art owned by the university will be moved into the three-floor, 32,500-square-foot building in time for the opening around the first of May.
“This is a chance to interact with the public and to display the 40-plus tons of artwork,” said Presti. Since the university’s lease at Swannanoa Palace in Afton ended 20 years ago, the art has been in storage and the university has functioned through its online curriculum.
Presti said the university has held periodic homecoming events, including one a year ago at the Wayne Theatre. But he said the new location will allow for many functions. The third floor can accommodate corporate meetings, as well as displays of local and traveling art.
Additionally, the university will offer guided tours, classes on fine art, presentations and monthly speakers.
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BOB STUART
WAYNESBORO — The University of Science and Philosophy, once in Afton, will move its headquarters to the former G&W Motorwerkes Ltd. building at 518 W. Main St. in Waynesboro.
President Matt Presti said the vast trove of art owned by the university will be moved into the three-floor, 32,500-square-foot building in time for the opening around the first of May.
“This is a chance to interact with the public and to display the 40-plus tons of artwork,” said Presti. Since the university’s lease at Swannanoa Palace in Afton ended 20 years ago, the art has been in storage and the university has functioned through its online curriculum.
Presti said the university has held periodic homecoming events, including one a year ago at the Wayne Theatre. But he said the new location will allow for many functions. The third floor can accommodate corporate meetings, as well as displays of local and traveling art.
Additionally, the university will offer guided tours, classes on fine art, presentations and monthly speakers.
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