David Driskell: Artist and Scholar of the African American Experience
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Folk Art in the South: Selections from the Permanent Collection
Folk art—often characterized as outsider, visionary, or self-taught—varies widely in medium and subject matter. The range of descriptive terms applied to it does little to describe the imaginative ways in which folk artists express deeply personal ideas in visual language. They employ readily accessible materials, including found objects, to produce their work, putting mundane materials to fresh and ingenious uses.…
David Driskell: Artist and Scholar of the African American Experience
David Driskell, born in Eatonton, Georgia, in 1931, earned an undergraduate degree in art from Howard University in 1955. He earned a master of fine arts degree from the Catholic University of America in 1962 before undertaking further postgraduate study in art history. Trained as a painter, he works primarily in collage, mixed media, and printmaking. He began his teaching career at…
Vietnam Transformed: The Art of Richard J. Olsen
Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in 1935, Richard J. Olsen began his journey in art in his youth. He attended the University of Wisconsin, where he earned a bachelor of science degree in 1958 and a master of fine arts degree (with a concentration in painting and printmaking) in 1966. He was a child during World War II and a teenager…
Create With Me: Patterned Paper Party
Create With Me: Patterned Paper Party
Create with Me: Patterned Paper Party. See examples in the gallery of patterns created by artists, and make your own patterned paper inspired by their work. Members, free; nonmembers, $4. Reservations recommended.
Films on Friday: Sullivan’s Travels (1941)
Films on Friday: Sullivan’s Travels (1941)
A satire about Hollywood’s top director of comedies, played by Joel McCrea, who longs to make a socially relevant drama. Eventually, he learns that creating laughter is quite possibly his greatest contribution to the well-being of society. The screening is followed by a discussion. Admission and refreshments are free.
Very Merry Morris Holiday Open House!
Very Merry Morris Holiday Open House!
Enjoy seasonal crafts, a 2:00 p.m. holiday-themed performance by Matthew Dickerson, and special discounts and festive merchandise in the museum store. FREE.
Very Merry Morris Holiday Open House
Very Merry Morris Holiday Open House
Enjoy seasonal crafts, 2:00–4:00 p.m.; a holiday-themed performance by Matthew Dickerson (the Dulcimer Guy) at 2:00 p.m.; a jewelry trunk show with Senn Designs andlocal authors signing their booksfrom noon to 4:00 p.m.; and free gift-wrapping in the museum store. FREE.