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Georgia Museum of Art features WPA art this summer
Tuesday, June 25, 2019
Athens, GA- During the Great Depression, the Federal Art Project of the Works Progress Administration served as a jobs program, hiring artists to produce work. The result not only created new inspiration for the public, but also allowed artists to feel as though the importance and relevance of their work was equal to the work of others. President Franklin Roosevelt’s jobs programs for artists prod...
June 27 Museum Mix is a family affair
Tuesday, June 25, 2019
Athens, GA — The Georgia Museum of Art at the University of Georgia will host its summer Museum Mix on Thursday, June 27, from 8 to 11 p.m. John Fernandes and his sons Ravi and Kiran will supply the tunes for the night. All of the galleries will be open for the late-night art party. Free food and refreshments from local Athens’ eateries will be provided. The event is free and open to the public. ...
Museum book receives national recognition
Thursday, June 20, 2019
Athens, GA –The Georgia Museum of Art at the University of Georgia has received national recognition for its book “Vernacular Modernism: The Photography of Doris Ulmann.” The book was given an honorable mention in the “art” category for the Eric Hoffer Book Awards and was a finalist in the art category for the Foreword INDIES Awards.
“Vernacular Modernism” brought well-deserved attention to...
Georgia Museum of Art displays minimal works in “Color, Form and Light”
Monday, June 10, 2019
The Georgia Museum of Art at the University of Georgia will showcase a collection of exceptional works connected by their use of the elements color, form and light. This exhibition will be on display from June 22 through October 13 and will feature many important abstract works from the permanent collection or on long-term loan.
Inspired by the simple forms and vivid colors of minimalism, ...
Exhibition shows David Hayes’ jewelry as sculpture
Wednesday, May 29, 2019
Athens, GA — Humans have been crafting and wearing jewelry for the past 5,000 years. These objects of adornment serve as symbols of class, family, gender and originality. More than mere accessories, the miniature sculptures worn on one’s person celebrate the union of craft and materials. Artists have built upon both old and new techniques to create jewelry that enriches the experience for the wear...