Lauren Wolfer, Assoc. Curator of Special Collections & Archives It’s spooky season! Are you still looking for the perfect Halloween costume? For this Friday the 13th, we thought we’d share with you some ideas from a handful of the over 1,000 prints gifted (!!!) to us by rock poster artist Chuck Sperry. In doing so, …
Let’s Talk SHOP: Justin Rothshank
A return to creative play after focusing on other abilities, Justin Rothshank's new colorful ceramics are a feast for the eyes. See how he makes them in this #letstalkshop.
Let’s Talk SHOP: Isabel Kern
Isabel Kern pulls double duty at #fwmoa as both an employee and featured artist in our Paradigm Gallery. Learn about her art in this #letstalkshop and visit her at the museum today:
Playing Favorites: Bayan Yunis & Joel Daniel Phillips
At #fwmoa, staff are playing favorites and picking a work they love currently on display. Check out Education Intern Bayan Yunis' favorite in the recently opened "Transformed Spaces".
Fourth of July: Audrey Flack’s Fourth of July Still Life
"What does Independence mean to me?" Look closely at Audrey Flack's still life commissioned for the 1976 Bicentennial. Can you see her answer?
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:
Playing Favorites: Sydney Coyne & Anna Arter
At #fwmoa, staff are playing favorites and picking a work they love currently on display. Check out Education Intern Sydney Coyne's favorite work from the Scholastic Art & Writing Award Exhibit.
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.
Playing Favorites: Katy Thompson & Christos Palios
At #fwmoa, staff are playing favorites and picking a work they love currently on display. Check out Katy Thompson's current favorite on display in "The National: Best Contemporary Photography 2022".
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.