It's the first day of spring which means the bees are coming back! In this print by Jacqueline May bees buzz around their honeycomb--a sure sign of warmer weather on the way. Explore the print in this #treasuresfromthevault:
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:
Now on View: Higgins Glass
Higgins glassware was created as "an exclamation point in your decorating scheme!" Functional and beautiful, learn how Frances and Michael Higgins helped start contemporary studio glass by "trying to make what looks good--any time, any place".
Let’s Talk Shop: Avon Waters
Let's Talk (Outdoor) Shop with en plein air artist Avon Waters. Currently on display at #fwmoa in the exhibition "Indiana Waterways", Waters' walks us through his process of creating pastel landscapes that raise awareness about the beauty of the Midwest.
Treasures from the Vault: Alexis Peskine
A more recent #fwmoa acquisition, Alexis Peskine's screenprint is an arresting visual that marries medium with message. Learn more in this #treasuresfromthevault post:
Treasures from the Vault: Michael July
Associate Curator of Exhibitions Jenna Gilley looks to Black photographer Michael July to spread Black joy and culture as we enter Black History Month. See his works from our collection on display at Indiana Tech!
Treasures from the Vault: Félix-Hilaire Buhot
Impressionist French printmaker Félix-Hilaire Buhot enjoyed being the detached observer on the street. See what he saw in 1800s Paris in this post by #fwmoa Curator of Prints & Drawings Sachi Yanari-Rizzo!
Let’s Talk SHOP: George Morrison
We're Fired Up! about our featured artist this month, ceramicist George Morrison. An experimenter who has dropped a bowling bowl on clay, learn more about his studio process and then see his work for yourself, #nowonview at #fwmoa.
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.
Off the Cuff: The Next Century Initiative
Following our centennial celebration, we at #fwmoa are thinking ahead to the next 100 years! As we usher in 2023, President & CEO Charles Shepard shares his thoughts on the future of #fwmoa: