The C. Fred Edwards Conservatory at HMA will be closed on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, as we prepare for “It’s a Jungle in Here: Celebrating the C. Fred Edwards Conservatory 30th Birthday Party!” on Friday, May 1, 2026, from 6:30 to 10 p.m. Tickets for this fundraising event, beginning at $100 each, are available for purchase at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/its-a-jungle-in-here-a-30th-birthday-party-tickets-1986567702475

HMA will be closed during the day on Friday, May 1, to prepare for the fundraising event for those who are 21 and older. The event will include music, food, and beverages inside HMA’s Virginia Van Zandt Great Hall and outside beneath the tented courtyard.

The May 1 event is part of “A Season of Celebrating the C. Fred Edwards Conservatory Presented by Leslie Petteys in Memory of Fannie Christner.” Other events marking the Conservatory’s 30th anniversary include the sale of a limited-edition print by artist Don Pendleton later in 2026; special programs offered by HMA Conservatory Director Josh Hamrick with dates to be announced soon; and a banner that will be displayed outside the Conservatory from about July through February. Beginning at $30, HMA supporters can have their names added to the banner. More details are available by calling HMA at (304) 529-2701. 

The Museum Store at HMA has partnered with Haute Wick Social to offer a Conservatory Signature Candle and Perfumed Roller Fragrance, with notes specific to the Conservatory. These products will be available soon in HMA’s Museum Store. 

For more information about membership or events at HMA, visit hmoa.org or call (304) 529-2701. HMA is fully accessible. 

West Virginia residents may obtain a summary of the registration and financial documents from the Secretary of State, State Capitol, Charleston, WV 25305. Registration does not imply endorsement.