Our Collection Information Specialist, Sue Slick, brings us Part II of this Historical Highlight. Follow along to hear about more combat artists in the FWMoA collection!
Historical Highlights: Combat Artists from the FWMoA Collection (2/2)
Historical Highlights: Combat Artists from the FWMoA Collection (1/2)
Today's Historical Highlights focuses on three artists who all served in the U.S. military. Reflecting on the Ghost Army exhibit, Collection Information Specialist Sue Slick informs us of these impactful artists.
Historical Highlight – Sampling American Quilts
We're taking a look at practical, decorative, and popularized quilts! This Historical Highlight gives us a window into the social and economic changes that shaped the quilt patterns we know of today.
Historical Highlight: Hector and Carol Garcia, Love and a Life in the Arts
This month's #historicalhighlight focuses on Hector and Carol Garcia. This dynamic couple left a lasting impression as diligent creatives and art educators.
Historical Highlight: Ginny Ruffner, 1952-2025
We reflect on the life and resilience of glass artist, Ginny Ruffner. See how our collection here at #fwmoa has been influenced by her, and the lasting impression she has left with others.
Now on View: Hoosier Salon History & Highlights
We've compiled a list of blog posts highlighting artists who have exhibited throughout the Hoosier Salon's 100 year history. Whether you've seen the exhibition at #fwmoa and want to know more, or now know more and want to see the exhibition, we hope these posts help you find a new favorite Indiana artist!
Historical Highlight: The History of the Hoosier Salon
The Hoosier Salon is marking its 100th Anniversary this year, and FWMoA is spotlighting the artists who earned the prestige of inclusion in an exhibition this summer. Learn more about the history of the Salon itself before viewing the artworks in this #historicalhighlight:
Historical Highlight: Bluebirds of Happiness
When #fwmoa President Charles Shepard buys a work of art, Collection Information Specialist Sue Slick goes to work. She finds every tidbit of information, on the artist and artwork, often overturning connections to Indiana and Fort Wayne along the way:
Artist Visits at FWMoA: Grace Hartigan
The #fwmoa is fortunate to have hosted various artists over the years, whether they assist with their exhibitions, speak on their work, or both! Delve into the archives with Collection Information Specialist Sue Slick to learn about Grace Hartigan.
Artist Visits: Phyllis Mark at the FWMoA
The #fwmoa is fortunate to have hosted various artists over the years, whether they assist with their exhibitions, speak on their work, or both! Delve into the archives with Collection Information Specialist Sue Slick to learn about Phyllis Mark.