In 1932, this room was installed in the Minneapolis Institute of Arts as a memorial to Eugene J. Carpenter, the first vice president of the Minneapolis Society of Fine Arts. It was once called the Northumberland Room because the paneling was purported to come from Stanwick Park, the ancestral home of the Dukes of Northumberland in Yorkshire, England. Now it is called the Georgian Room, as it relates to interior architecture from 18th-century Georgian England.While at first the room was exhibited with unpainted pine paneling, it was later painted, reflecting a more typical 18th-century wall treatment. The room is decorated with classical motifs, such as Greek key moldings, fluted columns with Ionic capitals, and carved garlands and drapery, made popular in England in the 17th century through the designs of the architect Inigo Jones, and in the 18th century through Lord Burlington and his architect William Kent.

Bridgerton Days

Join us as we transform Mia into a fictional, Regency-era London–akin to the setting of the hit Netflix Bridgerton series! Enjoy lemonade and art-making in the studios while string instruments transform contemporary music in the lobby. Find Mia guides stationed around the galleries in period-appropriate costumes.

August 29, 6-8PM with Daniel the Violinist
August 31, 1-3PM with Loring String Quartet

About Daniel the Violinist
Daniel received his collegiate training at Millikin University, where he earned his Bachelor Degree in Violin and Viola Performance through his studies with professors Georgia Hornbacker, Dr. Michael Luxner, and Sarah Chung. He then pursued further education at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in their graduate program, where he majored in Viola Performance and studied with Viola Professor Sally Chisholm. Since his move to Minneapolis, he has collaborated with many non-profit organizations and on numerous functions throughout the Minneapolis Metro. Daniel enjoys cultivating environments where fellow musicians can flourish in their artistry. With his enormous catalogue of music and ability to play nearly any genre of music, he will customize and tailor playlists perfect for your event. Find more on his website.

About Loring String Quartet
The brainchild of Irish music entrepreneur Conor O’Brien, this multi-award-winning music collective combines energetic and passionate performances of both timeless classics and Top 40 hits with superb customer service. With an eclectic playlist and the flexibility to tailor to the needs of each and every client, it’s no surprise they have become the Twin Cities’ go-to string quartet. Find more on their website.