Betty Grisham, Portrait of Snowy, 1956, oil on canvas, 42.25 x 54 in, Gift of the artist |
Looking at the Collection: Nature’s Realm The Grisham Gallery will come alive this summer with an exciting display of flora and fauna related subjects in Looking at the Collection: Nature’s Realm. Both historical and contemporary works in a variety of media and styles will be featured, including pieces not publicly displayed for many years. Look for Betty Grisham’s engaging portrait of her cat, Snowy, situated in a lush backyard landscape, among other surprises! |
| Looking at the Collection: Craft and Sculpture August 30 – November 8 Since 1998, the Museum has added over 70 works in wood, glass, metal, clay and fiber to its permanent collection through purchases and gifts from generous artists and patrons. Looking at the Collection: Craft and Sculpture presents a stylistically diverse array of artworks, including lively sculpture by Janice Kluge and Andrew Saftel, American studio glass by Cal Breed and Cappy Thompson, ceramics by Guadalupe Robinson, and the distinctive fiber art of Betty Grisham. |
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Elizabeth Lyman Boott Duveneck (American, 1846-1888) Little Lady Blanche, 1884, oil on canvas, 57 x 39.5 inches |
Highlights from The Sellars Collection The Museum is proud to present a first glimpse into its landmark acquisition of outstanding paintings and drawings that celebrates the achievements of over 250 talented women artists active from 1850 to 1940. Varied in terms of subject matter, the Collection encompasses accomplished florals and still-lifes, elegant portraits, engaging genre scenes, and landscapes both intimate and panoramic, reflecting many different regions of the country and world. A small sub-collection of bronzes rounds out this unique gathering of art, which the Huntsville Museum of Art now has the great privilege of preserving and exhibiting for all to discover and enjoy. Organized by HMA. |
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This exhibition schedule is subject to change. Please verify these dates before publishing or arranging travel plans by calling the Updated 05.24.09 |
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