CURRENT & UPCOMING EXHIBITIONS

Baggs McKelvey

Indigo

East Wing Gallery 16

March 13, 2020 - February 28, 2022

Depicting the Invisible

Collection Focus

August 20, 2020 - December 6, 2021

Ashley V. Blalock

Bridging the Hunter

Mansion Stairwell

January 8, 2021 - July 11, 2022

Mediterranea

American Art from the Graham D. Williford Collection

September 24, 2021 - January 9, 2022

Lalla Essaydi

September 24, 2021 - January 9, 2022

Is It Real?

Collection Focus

December 17, 2021 - June 6, 2022

Beyond the Frame

Celebrating 70 Years of Collecting

January 28, 2022 - May 1, 2022

Enchanted

A History of Fantasy Illustration

May 20, 2022 - September 5, 2022

Memories & Inspiration

The Kerry and C. Betty Davis Collection of African American Art

September 30, 2022 - January 8, 2023

Events

December 6	Black Professionals @ the Hunter
December 9	Studio Sessions: Winter landscapes
December 12	Artful Yoga with Eden Traylor
December 16	Virtual Art Wise: Dr. Olivia Wolf
January 30	String Theory: Annual Family Concert

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Staff Highlight: Meet David Meredith, one of the Hunter Museum’s Security Guards!

Before coming to the museum, David worked in education administration and taught art. He came out of retirement after 7 years to work at the museum and has been here for a little over a year. As a security guard he makes sure the building and the artwork are kept safe, and that the visitors enjoy their time at the museum.

“I take particular interest in our temporary exhibitions and talking with our visitors. When I come here I never go to work because being surrounded by the art and talking about it is so fun to me.”

Before coming to the museum, David worked in education administration and taught art. He came out of retirement after 7 years to work at the museum and has been here for a little over a year. As a security guard, he makes sure the building and the artwork are kept safe, and that the visitors enjoy their time at the museum.

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Have you seen “Depicting the Invisible” at the Hunter?

This collection focus exhibit is leaving the gallery soon. Monday, December 6th is the last day to take in the works and learn what many veterans and active duty members go through.

Trigger warning: “Depicting the Invisible” is a collection focus in the Hunter’s Mansion that shares the lasting impact of wartime trauma. It covers topics such as PTSD, sexual assault, and mental health.

Susan J. Barron (b. 1958), DTI Rena, 2018, Mixed media on canvas, On loan from the artist, © Susan J. Barron, 2020

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Join us at the museum this Thursday from 6-7pm to enjoy an evening exploring and celebrating the cultural richness of Morocco. This event includes henna, calligraphy, and other hands-on art projects, all inspired by the artwork of artist Lalla Essaydi.

Admission is $5 courtesy of Throwback Thursday.

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Sarah, the Museum’s Constituent Database Manager, shows off her support for the arts with her “Creating the Future” license plate.

“I picked the ‘creating the future’ plate for its whimsical, colorful design. When better than stuck in traffic for a reminder that the arts have transformative power in any time and place?”

Click the link in bio to learn more and pick out your own specialty plate!

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Arts Build’s mission is “to build a stronger community through the arts.”

They strive to fulfill that mission by:

Partnering - collaborating to reach creative solutions

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A donation of $60 (just $5 a month!) supports arts organizations, arts programs, and arts education initiatives throughout Chattanooga and Hamilton County! Your gift helps create a stronger and more vibrant community in Chattanooga. Help ArtsBuild reach a goal of 100 new donors by the end of 2021 by becoming an “ArtsBuilder” and donating at ArtsBuild.com.

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Happy Thanksgiving!

The museum is closed today, but we will re-open tomorrow from 10am-5pm for some post-shopping art exploration. Bring your out-of-town family members with you to show off Chattanooga’s gem of a museum!

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Let’s be honest, how many friendships have you ruined over a game of Monopoly? It might be time to try a new version of this classic game: Chattanooga-opoly! Share the landmarks of Chattanooga with your friends and bond over your favorite sites.

Available in our museum gift shop, Chattanooga-opoly takes you around the scenic city to sites like Ruby Falls, the Tivoli Theater, and even the Hunter Museum of American Art.

This makes a fun gift for a Chattanoogan you love or a family member who's obsessed with visiting the scenic city!

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Today is the Transgender Day of Remembrance. Started in 1999 to remember the death of trans woman Rita Hester in 1998, this day is used to mourn the deaths of transgender and gender non-conforming peoples who were killed in the past year.

2021 is expected to be the deadliest year yet for anti-trans violence, with 43 deaths reported by October 30th. There were 44 total deaths in 2020.

These startling numbers serve as a reminder that the fight for equality is not over. We want to remind our visitors that the Hunter Museum of American Art celebrates and values diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. We are dedicated to dismantling systemic and institutional inequities for marginalized groups.

Next year, we will be continuing this work with a teen art show, featuring pieces by adolescents that address gender, sexuality, and body image. The show will take place on February 3rd, 2022. The deadline to submit entries is January 15th, 2022.

*View a list of local LGBTQIA+ community resources
https://cempa.org/lgbtq-community-resources/

* See a summary of where Tennessee ranks on LGBTQ+ equality
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Does the cold weather make you feel more like a sculpture and less like a person?

Bring your muscles (and your mind) back to life with Artful Yoga Instructor Jaylee Oliver. Class begins at 1:30pm on Sunday, and participants are asked to bring their own yoga mat!

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Join us tonight at the museum for a panel led by local Muslim and Arab women who will offer their perspectives on living in Chattanooga today and in response to the current exhibition “Lalla Essaydi.”

Panelists include Sadaf Khan, Sarah Elghalban, and Randa Iteim. Dr. Jaclyn Michael, UTC Assistant Professor of Religion, will serve as moderator.

Like all Art + Issues programs, this event is free and open to the public. Masks are required for all guests over 5, regardless of vaccination status.

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These beautiful artworks are still available from our Spectrum auction! Click the link in bio to purchase one of these pieces and add something new to your collection 🖼

We would also like to extend a huge THANK YOU to our Spectrum 2021 sponsors. Without them, the success of this fundraiser would not be possible.

Spectrum is the Hunter Museum’s largest annual fundraiser, providing the funds for the Hunter to serve our community with exceptional art exhibitions, enriching educational programs, and unforgettable experiences.

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Today’s Google Doodle highlights Dutch painter Johannes Vermeer. In our silent auction, we have a piece by E2 - Kleinveld & Julien inspired and reimagined by Vermeer’s paintings “Girl with a Pearl Earring” and “Girl Reading a Letter At an Open Window.”

The reimagined photograph questions historic perceptions and notions of prejudice, discrimination, and modern-day stereotypes. This piece is still available for purchase from the Spectrum Silent Auction.

Click the link in bio to make it yours or view the rest of the available auction items!

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In 2010 and 2011, Northern Africa experienced the “Arab Spring,” a time of pro-democracy protests across the region. Initially, women were leading these movements, but then many experienced violence as a backlash against their activism.

In “Bullets'' and “Bullets Revisited” Essaydi’s models are draped with a metallic armor-like “fabric.” What appears to be beaded fabric is actually made of fired, sliced bullets that have been drilled and turned into beads. The artist then weaves the beads together, creating beautifully intricate patterns. Most of the bullets used in these photographs were sourced from US firing ranges, since bullets aren’t easily available in Morocco.

The irony of Middle Eastern people constantly being portrayed as terrorists while clothed in US bullets should not be lost on the viewer.

Lalla Essaydi (born 1956), “Bullets Revisited #20,” 2013. Chromogenic print mounted to aluminum with a UV protective laminate. Courtesy of the artist and Edwynn Houk Gallery, New York.

Lalla Essaydi (born 1956), “Bullets Revisited #38,” 2014. Chromogenic print mounted to aluminum with a UV protective laminate, edition of 10. Courtesy of the artist and Edwynn Houk Gallery, New York.

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Heads up! This week, our Spectrum Gala and auction will take place on Thursday and Saturday. These events help support the museum’s exhibitions, educational programs, and hands-on art activities throughout the year. To prepare for these events, the museum will close at 2pm on those days.

And if you’re in the market for some new art, check out the Spectrum online auction, featuring a gorgeous array of paintings, photography, and more. Click the link in bio to view the artworks and place your bid until Thursday at 9pm. You can also stop by the museum to see the artworks in person!

Thank you @wandering.anhbao for this amazing photo!

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Daylight savings has us waiting for the 5pm sunset like..

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Randolph Rogers (1825-1892), “Ruth Gleaning,” 1851, white marble. Museum purchase, 2011.6.

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Looking to learn more about our special exhibition Lalla Essaydi?

The Art Wise talk with artist Lalla Essaydi and Chief Curator Nandini Makrandi is available on our YouTube channel! Click the link in bio to learn more about Lalla Essaydi’s process, her artistic development, and the meaning behind many of her pieces.

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Staff Highlight: Meet Brad Bohl, the Hunter’s Operations Manager!

Brad is originally from Illinois, has been working at the Hunter for 4 years, and is also a certified firefighter for Hamilton County. “Being the Operations Manager, I oversee the security and guest services departments. I also co-manage the facilities department and help develop operational budgets for those three departments.”

Brad’s favorite thing about the Hunter is the vibe of the museum. “Sometimes you just don’t know what the day will consist of or what will come through the door!”

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Tomorrow is Throwback Thursday! Come see our permanent collection for free and see special exhibitions “Lalla Essaydi” and “Mediterranea: American Art from the Graham D. Williford Collection” for only $5 from 4-8pm. As always, youth 17 and under enter for free.

We have some new pieces scattered throughout the galleries; can you find them?

Hint: One of them is a textile piece in the East Wing!

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It’s time for Spectrum, the Hunter’s largest annual fundraiser and one of Chattanooga’s premier cultural events.

Spectrum auction items are now available for preview. Register and start picking out your favorite pieces! Bidding opens Friday. Click the link in bio to preview now.

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Paper is the birthplace of creativity for many artists. Although paper is 2-dimensional, sculptors like Alyson Shotz use paper to create 3-dimensional sculptures.

Following the Hunter’s three-year selection and approval process for a new permanent installation, sculptor Alyson Shotz began creating a massive hanging sculpture for the museum’s lobby in 2018. Using a computer-rendered piece of paper falling through virtual space as the basis for the work, Shotz constructed the mesmerizing piece from thousands of segments of iridescent plexiglass, which captures and reflects light coming through the giant lobby windows. The constantly shifting patterns created by the sculpture echo weather patterns as well as the movement of the Tennessee River.. This sculpture's shape is defined by gravity and motion, which are described in physics by wave equations.

“The wave is the heart of physics, all equations are wave equations” Physicist Peter Graham to Alyson Shotz.

Alyson Shotz (born 1964) “All Equations are Wave Equations,” 2018-2019, welded aluminum and acrylic with laminated dichronic film on all sides. Museum commission, 2019.5.

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Help us bring More Arts in More Places for More People by supporting ArtsBuild’s 2021 Annual Campaign.

A donation of $60 (just $5 a month!) supports arts organizations, arts programs, and arts education initiatives throughout Chattanooga and Hamilton County! Become an “ArtsBuilder” by donating at ArtsBuild.com.

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Cooler weather makes for a relaxing afternoon outdoors in the sculpture garden. (And some great photo ops!)

Tom Otterness (born 1952) "Free Money," 2001, bronze, 3/3, cast 2006. Museum purchase, 2007.1.

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Looking for easy Halloween activities for kids? Download our Art the Mouse Halloween coloring activity and enjoy a bit of spooky art at home! Click the link in bio to download your free coloring page.

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In the state of Tennessee, a portion of every specialty license plate goes toward funding for the arts. In fact, around 80% of art grants in Tennessee are funded from these license plates. Which one would you choose to show your support for the arts: 1, 2, 3, or 4?
#TNPlates #ArtsPlate #TNArts

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A sensory friendly studio session is happening soon at the Hunter! On Saturday, October 30th, learn how to create unique abstract artwork by layering ripped dried paint and pouring fresh paint. Local artist Ally Manno will guide guests as they learn about this fun and dynamic art-making technique. This workshop is designed for adults and teens with autism spectrum disorders but it is open to all who are interested. All experience levels are welcome. Register at the link in bio to secure your spot!

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POV: You and a friend are enjoying a fun afternoon at the Hunter. Who are you bringing? Tag them below!

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Jenny Holzer is an American installation and conceptual artist. She is best known for her LED sign sculptures that explore and challenge contemporary issues. The bright LED lights, large scale, and scrolling text command the spaces in which these sculptures are sited, creating truly mesmerizing installations.

Jenny Holzer (born 1950) “New Tilt,” 2011, vertical LED sign: blue and red diodes front; blue and green diodes back, stainless steel housing ⅜. Museum purchase, 2019.23.

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Do you ever wonder why we think of things the way we do? Or what leads to our opinions of a region? Tomorrow at 6pm, Natalie Mault Mead, Hunter Museum Associate Curator, will explore those questions in a live, virtual talk on the special exhibition Mediterranea: American Art from the Graham D. Williford Collection.
#artwise #huntermuseum

Image: Max Kuehne (1880-1968), A Bit of Albaicín, detail, 1914. Oil on canvas mounted on board. 15 1/2 x 11 1/2 in. The Jean and Graham Devoe Williford Charitable Trust.

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Mark your calendars! Join us on Sunday the 17th for a fun, creative and hands-on afternoon for the whole family! Inside and outside the museum there will be art activities and performances inspired by the work of artist Lalla Essaydi.

Youth 17 and under enter free.

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#indigenouspeoplesday
Preston Singletary is a contemporary glass sculptor who frequently uses designs from his Tlingit cultural heritage to inspire his art. In using glass as his primary medium, he hopes to challenge the notion that Indigenous art is only valuable when created with traditional materials. For Singletary and other indigenous artists he has inspired, art is a statement of presence and a way to declare connection to cultural history.

Kay WalkingStick is one of the preeminent Cherokee artists working today. She has dedicated much of her art to the celebration of indigenous peoples’ spiritual and personal connection to the land. “We’re Still Dancing” includes a Pueblo ceremony on the right and the majestic mountains near Taos New Mexico on the left, celebrating vibrant persevering indigenous cultural traditions.

Preston Singletary (b. 1963): “Dance Staff,” 2005, blown and sand carved glass, 74 × 13 × 2 1/2 inches, Museum purchase, 2007.14

Kay WalkingStick (b. 1935): “We're Still Dancing / Taos Variation,” 2006, oil on wood panel, diptych, 32 × 64 inches, Museum purchase, 2007.17

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Stop by for a class of artful yoga this Sunday at 1:30pm. Class starts with a discussion in front of a work of art and is then followed by the art-inspired practice. Participants are asked to bring their own yoga mat. 🧘🏽‍♂️🧘🏻

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Grab a friend and join us tomorrow from 4-8pm to see our special exhibitions Lalla Essaydi and Mediterranea for $5 courtesy of Throwback Thursday!

Image credits: Marina Zurkow (born 1962), “Mesocosm (Times Square),” 2014, custom software-driven hand drawn animation (color, sound), computer, 2/5, 2 AP. Museum Purchase, 2019.20. Image courtesy bitforms gallery, New York.

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We are so excited to have been listed as one of the 5 reasons to visit Chattanooga by @Forbes!
#huntermuseum #visitchattanooga #forbesmagazine

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The BPATH committee invites Black Professionals for an event at the Hunter this Monday, 10/4 at 5:30 pm!

“Complicated Cultures and Conversations: A Moroccan Artist’s Perspective” is the evening’s theme with performances from poet Erika Roberts (@velvetpoetry) and singer Karla Felecia Scaife (@karla_felecia_scaife). Register at the link in bio!

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// The Hunter Museum’s African American Audience Development Committee invites Chattanooga’s African American professionals to BPATH. This bimonthly series offers exclusive museum access, an opportunity to explore art by African American artists, a chance to network and meet other professionals. This event is sponsored by Tennessee Valley Credit Union, EPB, and Coca-Cola Bottling United.

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Our new special exhibitions Lalla Essaydi and Mediterranea have already been open a week! What an exciting journey to bring these exhibitions to life!

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Staff Highlight: Meet Gabe Chambers, one of our facility technicians! Gabe works with the facilities team to maintain the landscaping, buildings, repairs, and sanitation standards of the Hunter. “My favorite thing about working here is the sense of family. I’ve made a lot of great friends through the Hunter, and it feels like we are all a cohesive unit.”

Gabe’s favorite piece at the Hunter is “Moonrise, Hernandez, New Mexico, 1941” by Ansel Adams. This piece is currently on view in the East Wing.

Image Credits: Ansel Adams (1902-1984) “Moonrise, Hernandez, New Mexico, 1941,” 1941, gelatin silver print. Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Bruce E. Dahrling, II and Museum purchase, 1984.25. © 2013 The Ansel Adams Publishing Rights Trust

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Looking for weekend plans? We’ve got you covered. Our two new special exhibitions Lalla Essaydi and Mediterranea open tomorrow, Sept. 24! Members and youth 17 and under get free admission. Tickets can be purchased at the link in bio or at the front desk.

Image credits: Lalla Essaydi (b. 1956), Silence of Thought #2, 2003, chromogenic print mounted on aluminum with a UV protective laminate, edition of 15. Courtesy of the artist and Edwynn Houk Gallery, New York

Caleb Arnold Slade (1882-1961),
San Giorgio, Venice, c. 1912. Oil on canvas. The Jean and Graham Devoe Williford Charitable Trust.

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Are you ready? This Friday our new special exhibitions Lalla Essaydi and Mediterranea open to the public! Artist Lalla Essaydi creates photographs that challenge conventional representations of Arab women.

Mediterranea: American Art from the Graham D. Williford Collection explores how artists of the late 19th and early 20th centuries captured the distinctiveness of the Mediterranean region.

Image credits: Lalla Essaydi (b. 1956),”Harem Revisited #51,” 2013, chromogenic print
mounted on aluminum with a UV protective laminate, edition of 15. Courtesy of the artist and Edwynn Houk Gallery, New York

William Clothier Watts (1869-1961), “Grazing Sheep, Temple of Luxor, Egypt,” c. 1915. Watercolor on paper. The Jean and Graham Devoe Williford Charitable Trust.

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The gallery is being prepped for the next special exhibition, are you ready? We know we are!

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Thank you to everyone who submitted questions for #AskACurator day. We loved these! Check out more questions and answers on our Facebook page @ Hunter Museum of American Art

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This Thursday, Jerome Meadows, lead artist of the forthcoming Ed Johnson Memorial, will delve into the importance of public art and its unique purpose within our shared spaces. His talk begins at 6pm.

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Andrea, the museum’s graphic designer, shows off her support for the arts with her @TNArtsCommission license plate! Every plate purchased supports the arts in Tennessee. Click the link in bio to learn more!

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This lovely image was made during our last Family Fun Day and we couldn’t agree more!

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Don’t mind us, we’re just hanging out in the “Indigo” exhibit looking at the great questions we’re being sent for #AskaCurator.

Have a question you want to ask? Comment below and on September 15th our curatorial team will answer them!

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Have you ever wondered what it’s like behind the scenes at a museum? #AskaCurator is coming up next week so send us the questions you’ve always wanted answered. We’ll reveal the answers on September 15th!

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Leonardo Drew is a sculptor who combines objects into intricate sculptures that challenge the spaces around them. He unifies the materials through different techniques of weathering, such as burning and painting. Many of his pieces have mentions of the housing development he grew up in. Each piece he makes is a unique exploration of color, form, and the symbolic circle of life. #arthistory

Leonardo Drew (b. 1961) “Number 183T,” 2016, wood and paint. Museum Purchase, 2021.5.a-c. Photography by Kevin Todora.

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Teen Night is back at the Hunter!
Tomorrow, join us for a night designed by teens for teens. Bring your friends for a creative night of art activities and teen-led experiences relating to our current exhibition Power, Passion & Pose: Photographs by Ken Browar and Deborah Ory. Organized by the Hunter Museum’s Teen Council.

Youth 17 and under free.

Masks required for all guests over 5, regardless of vaccination status.

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Run, don’t walk! There is only ONE week left of our current exhibition Power, Passion & Pose: Photographs by Ken Browar and Deborah Ory. You don’t want to miss your opportunity to see it for $5 as part of Throwback Thursday this week.

Maggie Norris Gown (left). Marchesa Gown (right)

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Staff Highlight: Meet Cynthia Boucher, the Guest Services Lead. She hires, trains, and supports the guest service staff in the museum and buys the products for the museum store. She researches products and vendors to find items that reflect the exhibitions on show, giving guests a memory they can take home with them.

A couple of her favorite works at the museum are “Diamond in Milk” by Amber Cowan and “Mesocosm (Times Square) by Marina Zurkow. Both pieces are currently on view.

Amber Cowan (b. 1981) “Diamond in Milk,” 2018, flameworked American pressed glass, mixed media. Museum purchase with funds contributed from Spectrum 2019, 2019.26.

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If you stop by the “Power, Passion, & Pose” exhibition, you have to strike a pose in front of an artwork. We don’t make the rules 😉

Thank you to @marisapaullgorst, @Maggiekate313, and @Christianawillocks for sharing their poses!

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In honor of National Womens Equality Day this week we're shining a light on artist Lilly Martin Spencer. #NationalWomensEqualityDay

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Join us tomorrow for the debut performance of Chattanooga Ballet’s new professional company and the premiere of Capture, choreographed by Artistic Director Brian McSween and inspired by the current exhibition Power, Passion & Pose: Photographs by Ken Browar and Deborah Ory. The performance begins at 6pm!

Image credit: Melissa Marie Photography, costume by Bruce Bui (Ballet Memphis).

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Did you know? #Cyanotypes are the oldest form of photo reproduction, created without a camera. Cyanotypes are made using a mixture of iron compounds, which when exposed to UV light and washed in water then oxidize to create the signature Prussian Blue images. The technique was invented in 1841 by Sir John Herschel. Check out the images made at our cyanotype studio session earlier this week!

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Join us for a creative hands-on afternoon for the whole family!

Family Fun Day is planned for this Sunday at 2pm. We’ll have art activities for all ages inspired by photography and the human figure, as well as music and interactive sound with local musician Carl Cadwell. Explore the current exhibition Power, Passion & Pose: Photographs by Ken Browar and Deborah Ory for inspiration as you make your creations.

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It's National Nonprofit Day!

Our oldest building, the mansion, opened as the George Thomas Hunter Gallery of Art in 1952, just two years after George’s death in 1950. Now, the Hunter museum has three buildings, spanning 100 years of architectural styles. We’ve filled these galleries with American art from a variety of backgrounds and cultures, showing just how diverse the American experience is. Learn more and stop by to see our current exhibition Power, Passion & Pose: Photographs by Ken Browar and Deborah Ory. We only have a few short weeks left of this incredible show!

Comment below with one of your favorite memories at the Hunter! #nationalnonprofitday #huntermuseum

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Don't miss out! Receive $50 in bonus dollars when you buy a $100+ Chattanooga Express Card, now through August 20th. Spend it at the Hunter and 80+ other downtown businesses. The cards make great gifts for birthdays, weddings, or teacher appreciation! Buy today at the link in bio!

The Chattanooga Express Card is brought to you by River City Company, EPB and The Benwood Foundation

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Artist George Ayers Cress was born in Anniston, Alabama and studied at Emory University and the University of Georgia. Cress was a big part of Chattanooga’s art community and helped start the UTC Art Department. He served as head of the Art Department for over 30 years. Cress worked with a number of different mediums and shared expressionist views of landscape while also embracing other styles like cubism and abstractionism. In this work, he fuses the flowers into the landscape abstractly with blocks of color and texture. More of his work can be seen on display at the museum.

George Ayers Cress (1921-2008), “Outdoor Bouquet,” 1965, oil on canvas. Gift of Louise Howell, 1984.7.

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The BPATH Committee invites Black Professionals to an upcoming event at the Hunter Museum! Enjoy an evening of art; hip-hop performances by local dancers KG, Tryezz, Kunstruct, and Fyrefli; networking; and sweet treats from Passion Pies. This Monday 8/16 at 5:30 pm.

This free bi-monthly series offers exclusive museum access, an opportunity to explore art by African American artists, a chance to network and meet other professionals. Register at the link in our bio!

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It is with a heavy heart that we share the news of the passing of Hung Liu. Born in Maoist Communist China in 1948, Liu grew up in a time that banned all aspects of her educated life during the early years of the Cultural Revolution. She was the granddaughter of a scholar and daughter of a teacher that highlighted the importance of education for her. Liu’s father was a counter-revolutionary who was imprisoned in a labor camp for rebelling against the Communist regime. In 1968 at the young age of 20, Hung was separated from her family and sent to live with a peasant family in the countryside near Beijing to endure a life of hard labor. During this time and the early years that followed she secretly explored her interest in painting and would seek out solitary refuge where she could paint small plein air paintings which she kept in hiding.

Later she became one of the first Chinese artists to establish a career in the west. Her paintings featured layered brushstrokes combined with washes of linseed oil which gives the imagery an ethereal and drippy appearance. Liu was a two-time recipient of a National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship in painting and she also received a Lifetime Achievement Award in Printmaking from the Southern Graphics Council International in 2011.

She will truly be missed.

Hung Liu (1948-2021), “Pullman" (detail), 2004, oil on canvas. Museum purchase, 2009.3.

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Did you know? We offer a sensory friendly map for all guests including our neurodiverse visitors. These are a few of the pages on sound, light, and touch. This and the social narrative guide are on our website under the “Learn” tab and “Hunter kids & families.” Link in bio!

We’re looking forward to your visit!

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Have you seen this? Jiha Moon’s “yellow wave” mixed media painting is a statement piece in our collection. If you are exploring the Hunter Museum virtually you can piece this art together in a virtual jigsaw puzzle. http://www.huntermuseum.org/create

Jiha Moon (b. 1973), "Yellow Wave," 2013, mixed media with ink, acrylic, embroidery patches, glitter, stickers, and collaged prints on hanji paper. Museum purchase with funds contributed from Spectrum 2014, 2014.10

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It’s our favorite day of the month, Throwback Thursday! This month is a special treat. Tonight’s Ballet Esprit performance starts at 6pm AND is only $5, courtesy of Throwback Thursday. From 4-8 pm you can visit the museum's permanent collection for free (yes, really) and see the special exhibition Power, Passion, & Pose for only $5. We hope to see you!

Ken Browar and Deborah Ory, "Calvin Royal III, Soloist, American Ballet Theatre, Vintage Cape by Dior, courtesy New York Vintage," 2018, dye sublimation prints on aluminum. On loan from the artists.

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Please join us tomorrow at 6pm for an evening of modern dance choreographed and performed by the dancers from Ballet Esprit and inspired by the current exhibition Power, Passion & Pose: Photographs by Ken Browar and Deborah Ory.

Admission is $5 and free for members and children 17 and under.

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We are updating our Covid-19 safety precautions. All visitors over the age of 5 must wear a mask when visiting the museum, regardless of vaccination status. Physical distancing is encouraged.

Learn more about all of our Covid-19 precautions at the link below
https://www.huntermuseum.org/visit-plan

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See something new every visit!

Our curators are always reimagining the Hunter’s galleries. By rotating the artworks on view, the collection can be seen in new contexts and with room for endless interpretations. What will you see next?
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Toots Zynsky
#6 (from the Bird of Paradise series), 1988
fillet de verre glass: fused & slumped glass rods

Jennifer Bartlett
5 a.m., 5 p.m., 6 p.m. from Air: 24 Hours, 1994
color etching with sugarlift, aquatint, drypoint and scraping (printed on Twinrocker handmade paper), 13/65

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Staff Highlight: Meet Elizabeth Le, the Hunter's Registrar. She manages the Hunter's collection and oversees the logistics of our rotating exhibitions. Elizabeth is celebrating her 26th year at the museum!

Here, she explains the works she's doing in these photos:
"We have thirty-one movable screens, plus a larger one mounted on the back wall for large and heavy works. I oversee the inventory and track when any art is moved out of or into art storage. Smaller works are hung along the top half of the screens while larger ones are usually on the bottom. The art ladder is very handy.

"All artwork is examined when it enters and leaves the museum. I use a loupe light to take a closer look at the surface when I think there could be a questionable area. The loupe light magnifies the area and can help me see if there’s paint loss, repairs made to missing sections of the art, or excess dirt/dust. Usually I take a photograph on our tablet and mark it up to create a visual condition report as well as a written one."

#huntermuseum #curator

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Vision and Verse is back at the Hunter! Tomorrow 7/29 poet Erika Roberts @velvetpoetry and dancer Chiara Beck @arajourni bring poetry and dance to life. The event begins at 6pm and is free to the public.

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Thank you so much to everyone who attended our Arias of Classical Soul Event last night! We had a wonderful turnout. Performers Kimmie J Soul , Michael Dexter, Keelah Jackson Harris and Sonya Murray Henry moved us to tears with their vocal performances. The event concluded with a dance performance by Louis Marin that left us breathless.

Did you attend? We would love to see your photos from the event! Tag us @huntermuseum
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@kimmiejsoullive @voce35 @dexplain_ @mastercreativekj @mrlouiemarin.howard @ms.88keys @chattanooga_clarinetist @givenarnold

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Don’t miss out! Tomorrow night at 6pm Kimmie J Soul brings “arias” of classic soul music to the Hunter as part of our celebration of boundary breaking within our special exhibition Power, Passion, & Pose.

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Here’s a peek behind the scenes of Power, Passion & Pose! Matt Dutton, our assistant preparator, had to shave down some of the mannequins to make the couture dresses fit. There’s still time to visit, so don’t miss it!

Costume for “Chorus” in Martha Graham’s “Night Journey,” original 1947. Poly-cotton jersey. Courtesy of the Martha Graham Dance Company.

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Save the Date! The Spectrum Gala and Auction will be here before you know it! The preview cocktail party on November 11 kicks off the event with a silent auction and live DJ. Then, on November 13, join us on the newly renovated River Terrace for a black-tie, live auction and seated dinner. ✨

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The Hunter Museum is now a part of the new Chattanooga Express Card! The downtown dollars program allows you to dine, shop and explore even more of #downtowncha – buy a card and get bonus funds to use at the Hunter and other participating downtown businesses!
Click our bio link to get your Chattanooga Express Card Today. Presented by @rivercitycompany, @epb and The Benwood Foundation
#onlyinchattanooga #supportlocal #shoplocal #chaeats #supportsmallbusiness #welcomeback #bogo #visitchatt #familyfun

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Did you really visit the Hunter of you didn’t take a mirror selfie in the mansion? 😉

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We’ve got an exciting line-up of events this month. From hip hop dance to classic soul arias, we’ve got enough to keep your calendar full! Check our events schedule online for more details.

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It’s that time of year, Chattanooga! Have you voted for Best of the Best? Vote for all your favorite local spots at bestofchatt.com. Last day to vote for us is July 7!

Photo by @thomasboylan

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Artists Deborah Ory and Ken Browar worked with renowned ballerina Misty Copeland to recreate classic paintings by Edgar Degas (1834-1917). Copeland broke many barriers in ballet and is now the principal dancer in the American Ballet. Originally made for Harper's Bazaar, these images are a visual commentary on the necessary changes coming to a traditional art.

@nycdanceproject
@mistyonpointe

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Thanks so much to all of our Toast the Terrace sponsors! We had a blast celebrating the reopening of the River Terrace. Thanks to everyone who made this evening possible. Stay tuned for party pics, coming soon!

Aerial photo credits:@theheronsperch
Dancers: @thepopupproject
Flower dress and arrangements: @foxandfernstyle

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Celebrating Juneteenth! Check out some of the Juneteenth events happening in the Chattanooga area this weekend. Link in bio.

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Chattanooga’s Black Professionals are invited to an evening at the museum on June 21. Come and enjoy a special dance performance by Monica Monicasenpointeboutique and Cherokee Ellison coach_cherokee , a chance to network, and sweet treats from Pàssion Pies . Registration required: https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07ei2nh91iea1e5dbd&oseq=&c=&ch=

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Join us Thursday for a virtual Art Wise exploring the history of couture fashion and dance with Patricia Mears, deputy director of @museumatfit. Registration link in bio.

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Toast the Terrace ticket sales close Wednesday night! Get them before they’re gone! Link in bio ✨

Photo credit: @theheronsperch

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This painting is a great example of American Realism. American Realism began as a reaction to romanticism, which emphasized emotion. Realism tried to depict the realities of ordinary life in America.

Before he became a well known painter, George Luks was a newspaper illustrator. So he was used to capturing the bustle and excitement of New York in his drawings. "Allen Street" shows a realistic view of immigrants working late at night. Evening gowns in the shop window show the contrast between the realities of the working and upper classes.

George Luks (1867-1933), “Allen Street,” circa 1905, oil on canvas. Gift of Miss Inez Hyder. 1956.1

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Remember the night forever with two talented artists to capture your portrait. Stephanie Gentry Design and Taylor English Photography will capture your best smiles and outfits all night long. Tickets on sale now: link in bio.

@taylorenglishphoto @stephaniegentrydesigns

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The sneak peeks keep coming! Get your tix to Toast the Terrace and enjoy a special dance performance by the @thepopupproject. Dancers will perform in custom, handmade dresses by @foxandfernstyle in a nod to our current exhibition. This is just one of the many dazzling experiences planned for the River Terrace party. We can’t wait to see you there!

IMAGE CREDIT Special thanks to @foxandfernstyle and @oakleaf_cottage
Venue: @oakleaf_cottage
Model: @fierceandlove101
Hair by: @roseriley.sb.chatthair
Makeup: @crimsonrobinson_mua
Dress: @foxandfernstyle
Event Organizer: @wandermoorephotos

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The Hunter Museum is proud to be a Blue Star Museum,
offering free admission this summer to the nation’s active-duty military personnel, including the National Guard and Reserves, and their families.

The 2021 Blue Star Museums program runs through Labor Day on Monday, September 6, 2021.

@joeysnapsphotos

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Toast the Terrace is going to be filled with special guests and vendors. Here’s a sneak peek at two of them! The Giddy Up mobile bar and local favorite ice cream shop Clumpies will be serving up scrumptious snacks and beverages all night long. Come find out what the surprise Hunter Museum ice cream flavor is!

@kculp_com , @haskelsearsdesign and @giddyupbar , @clumpies , and ChattTaste

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Celebrate the beginning of summer and the Hunter’s recent renovations at Toast the Terrace! With a variety of pop-up activities and lovely views, it’s an event you don’t want to miss. Link in bio!

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“When I changed my residency to Tennessee, I knew I wanted a specialized license plate to help support the arts. I picked the jazz cat because it's groovy.”

-- Tegan, Communications Coordinator

Did you know that all specialty plates support the arts in Tennessee? #TNArtsCommission

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Artsbuild, a local arts advocacy organization, has created a new grant to support artists of color in Chattanooga. This year the grant is open to Black or African American artists. Five artists will be awarded $10,000 each. Deadline to apply is May 31! Link in bio.

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“Power, Passion & Pose” is officially on view! Pick out your favorite couture outfit, imitate the poses...and marvel at the strength of the human body.

Ken Browar and Deborah Ory. Miriam Miller, New York City Ballet. Dresses by Leanne Marshall. Dye sublimation print on aluminium, 2015. On loan from the artists.

#AcumenWealthAdvisors @nycdanceproject

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Sarabhi Saraf uses audio and video to explore the human relationship with technology. She creates video installations, performances, sculptures, and sound compositions. Her work is intriguing and unique. This image is from “Fold,” which is in the Hunter's collection (you may have seen it during "The F Word: We Mean Female!").

Surabhi Saraf (born 1983), “Fold,” 2010. 1080p high definition video, 2/5. Museum purchase.

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Toast the Terrace with us! Celebrate summer on the Hunter’s recently updated open-air River Terrace. The evening will feature live jazz, an open bar, hors d'oeuvres, and a DJ after sunset. Tickets on sale now in our bio link.

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Today is #InternationalMuseumDay! Support your favorite museums today by visiting in person or online. 🏛❤️

Picture from @traveling3d

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Join us this Thursday at 5PM for the opening of “Power, Passion & Pose: Photographs by Ken Browar and Deborah Ory.” The husband-and-wife team has spent years documenting celebrity ballet dancers. Meet the artists and learn about their inspiration and creative process firsthand! Free with museum admission.

#acumenwealthadvisors @nycdanceproject

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Hung Liu grew up in China during the Maoist regime. Much of her work pulls from that experience. She finds her subjects in old photographs and paints them, then covers her canvas in linseed oil. The oil smudges the figures, much like memory distorts reality.

Liu’s current work includes American subjects as well, particularly children of the Dust Bowl era.

Hung Liu (b. 1948), “Pullman” (detail), 2004, oil on canvas. Museum purchase. 2009.3

Hung Liu (b. 1948), “Wildflower” (detail), 1999, lithograph, 12/20. Purchased with funds donated by friends in honor of Mary Anna Thomison. 2001.5

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Power, Passion & Pose opens next week! Don't miss the opening talk Thursday, May 20, with artists Ken Browar and Deborah Ory, and learn what it’s like to photograph renowned ballet and modern dancers.

Ken Browar and Deborah Ory. James Whiteside, Principal, American Ballet Theatre. Dye sublimation print, 2015. On loan from the artists.

Ken Browar and Deborah Ory. Christine Shevchenko and Devon Teuscher, Principals, American Ballet Theatre. Clothing by Oscar de la Renta, Dye sublimation print, 2018, On loan from the artists.

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Artist Judith Schaechter creates her vivid stained glass pieces through a complex process. She engraves, sandblasts, paints and fires her glass to create narrative scenes.

In European Gothic cathedrals, the light from stained glass windows was associated with divinity. Schaechter embraces this historic tradition. She often places her heroines in situations that are reminiscent of Biblical tales.

The bird in the corner of this piece might remind you of a character from a Disney cartoon. But the overall imagery recalls a scene straight out of the Renaissance (Mary visited by the Archangel Michael and the Holy Spirit). In our contemporary context, we can also interpret the deluge of flowers as life's ceaseless concerns.

What other interpretations can you think of?

Judith Schaechter (b. 1961), "Efflorescence," 2019. Stained glass lightbox. Museum purchase, 2019.25

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Join us this Thursday (that’s tomorrow!) at 6pm for an immersive discussion moderated by Erika Roberts (pictured here). Andreya Toney, Arche Twitty, and other poets will share their art and process. Come meet creatives and be inspired!

Whitfield Lovell (b. 1959), "Hope," 1999, charcoal on wood, found objects, Museum purchase made possible by the generosity of the 2000 Collectors' Group.

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