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Introducing The Alden B. Dow Home and Studio Online Gift Shop
We are pleased to introduce you to the Alden B. Dow Home and Studio Online Gift Shop! The Gift Shop is filled with products inspired by Mr. Dow's philosophies and designs: handcrafted wooden puzzles, original mobiles, books, journals, notecards, and more. Spur your...
Lanterns, Towers & Spires: Exhibit Continues through August
Originally scheduled to run during the month of March, the opportunity to view Alden B. Dow’s Lanterns, Towers & Spires has been extended through August in the Second Drafting Room of the Home and Studio. Visitors are welcome to view the display before or after...
Thank You to Docomomo US, for publishing “Midland, Michigan: A Mid-Century Modern Architectural Dream”
Thank You to Docomomo US, for publishing "Midland, Michigan: A Mid-Century Modern Architectural Dream" in their Regional Spotlight on Modernism Series! Don't forget to download the Mid-Century Modern Midland app from the Apple App Store or Google Play, to learn...
2020 Summer Architecture & Design Camps at The Alden B. Dow Home and Studio
Enroll your child in a summer camp at the Alden B. Dow Home and Studio and see them expand their view of the world! The Home and Studio’s goal is to challenge campers to think in new ways about architecture and the spaces people inhabit, engage in interactive...
2020 Architecture and Design Summer Camps
All camps include access to special areas of the Alden B. Dow Home and Studio not included on regular tours.
Live Facebook Event Celebrates Alden B. Dow
Midland Center For the Arts Facebook LIVE Friday April 10, 2020 2pm Happy Birthday Alden B. Dow: Philosopher and Innovator Alden B. Dow sought to create quality in all that he did. To obtain quality, he questioned, challenged and tested the world in a positive and...
The Alden B. Dow Home and Studio presents the Summer Writing Studio 2020
The Alden B. Dow Home and Studio will be hosting a Summer Writing Studio for students in grades 6–12. The program runs from 10 am to 12 pm, on the following dates: Thursday, June 25th Thursday, July 16th Thursday, July 30th Thursday, August 13th Sessions include a...
Alden B. Dow Home and Studio cancelling tours March 18-April 30.
The health and safety of our Alden B. Dow Home and Studio patrons, volunteers and staff is our priority. With the increasing risk posed by COVID-19, we are cancelling all tours and events at the Home and Studio beginning tomorrow, Wednesday, March 18th thru April...
Out of the Archives: Alden B. Dow’s Lanterns, Towers & Spires
On display are drawings and photographs of the unusual beehive light and sound tower of the Roscommon Congregational Church, the Art Deco lamp posts of the original Midland Country Club, the Jenga-like tower of Kalamazoo Valley Community College, and more.
Tunnel Tours at the Alden B. Dow Home & Studio
Have you ever wanted to explore and discover a hidden underground passageway? "The Tunnel" is just one of the many captivating and enchanting surprises of the Alden B. Dow Home and Studio. This private area is rarely opened for viewing, but for the months of...
Rare Finds from the Archives: Decoration of the Palace Buildings of Peking
In addition to housing the drawings, project files, photographs and other materials that document the architecture of Alden B. Dow, the Archives also contain a number of rare art and architecture books and print collections that were acquired by Mr. Dow over the...
2020 Movie Sundays at The Alden B. Dow Home and Studio Theater
February 16, 2020 — Early Alden B. Dow ArchitectureOver 80 years ago while at Taliesin, Alden B. Dow completed his design for the Earl Stein Residence and began the footprint of his own Home and Studio. In this film series view black and white construction footage...