This unique, captivating experience thoroughly immersed listeners into a world of fantasy. Thanks to our talented partners at the Milwaukee Public Library, young Museum visitors enjoyed listening to storybooks right in the Tolkien exhibition galleries. Storytime with the Milwaukee Public Library Our friends at the Marquette University Art Club organized a casual art-making experience with painting, drawing, and more! Museum visitors and Tolkien fans of all ages enjoyed entertainment provided by local partners and a variety of specially curated activities including calligraphy and letterpressing!Īrt making with Marquette University Art Club Tolkien-themed Community Day celebrating its exhibition J.R.R. On Octothe Haggerty Museum of Art hosted a J.R.R. Written by Olivia Brown, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee ArtsECO Intern

Thank you to everyone who played and/or spectated!Īnd special thanks to our collaborating partners Milwaukee Public Library and Board Game Barrister.įor more information on events and opportunities relating to D&D, take a look at our handout: DD Event Handout The event concluded after four hours of learning, world-building, and exploring fantasy realms inspired by J.R.R. Special thanks to our fantastic Game Masters Tobias, Andy, Chris, Glenn, Brian and Max!

Then they created an imagined world map using the same symbols that Tolkien did!Įach gamer was assigned a table led by a Game Master, who guided the group through a game scenario in the Museum space.

This activity required participants to roll a twenty-sided dice to add elements to their maps. The mapping activity was inspired by the maps created by J.R.R. The event began with a presentation by D&D expert James Lowder, a Marquette University alumnus and successful writer, editor, and game designer-including work on D&D.

Gamers learned about the history and influences of D&D, participated in a mapping activity, enjoyed the Tolkien exhibition, and played D&D! There was also a raffle with prizes generously provided by Wizards of the Coast. Tolkien: The Art of the Manuscript-celebrated these connections by hosting D&D games in its galleries. Tolkien inspired the world-building & fantasy game Dungeons & Dragons (D&D)? And, did you further know that the first game of D&D was played right here in Wisconsin? On Novemthe Haggerty Museum of Art-in conjunction with its exhibition J.R.R.

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