CURRENT & UPCOMING EXHIBITIONS

Amy Pleasant: Passing Through

Mansion Stairwell

July 30, 2022 - July 28, 2024

Gilded: Contemporary Artists Explore Value and Worth

September 22, 2023 - January 8, 2024

Networked Nature from the Carl & Marilynn Thoma Foundation

January 26, 2024 - May 5, 2024

Art Deco Glass from the David Huchthausen Collection

May 24, 2024 - September 2, 2024

City as Canvas: Graffiti Art from the Martin Wong Collection

September 20, 2024 - January 13, 2025

Events

September 28	Art Together
October 2	Black Professionals @ the Hunter
October 5	Throwback Thursday
October 5	STEM School Presents
October 5	Art Wise: Angela Fraleigh

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Did you know?

We offer a sensory-friendly map for guests, including our neurodiverse visitors.

The map includes pages on sound, light, and touch that highlight areas in the museum where you can find quiet spaces, dim lighting, or touch-friendly galleries. Along with the maps, frequently asked questions about museum guidelines will help prepare you for your visit.

This and the social narrative guide, which provides a visual story on what social situations to expect at the museum, 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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Itty bitty art lovers ages 3-5 and their adventurous adult caregivers are invited to squish, build and explore at the Hunter!

🎨 September 28 from 10-11:30am 🎨

Join us for Art Together and learn about artwork in the museum and create your own masterpiece. Click the link in bio to learn more and register 🔗

Non-Members: $25
Members: $20

If you have additional questions, please contact Christine Bespalec at cbespalec@huntermuseum.org.

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Happy first day of fall 🍁

Find inspiration in autumn’s vibrant color palette inside and outside of the Hunter this season by strolling through our galleries and outdoor sculpture garden!

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Gilded is now open to the public!

On view through January 8th, 2024, this special exhibition features contemporary artists using gilding as a means to reconsider our value systems. Gilding images of graffiti and sidewalks, cardboard boxes, and architectural fragments, they ask us to see the beauty in what we often overlook and honor what we often throw away.

During the run of the exhibition, the Hunter is hosting related events for all ages. Give us a follow to stay in the know on all upcoming happenings!

Gilded: Contemporary Artists Explore Value and Worth is organized by the Weatherspoon Art Museum at UNC
Greensboro and curated by Emily Stamey.

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It’s Hispanic Heritage Month!

Cuban American artist Abelardo Morell immigrated from Havana, Cuba to the US as a teen. Morell’s Cuban heritage and the experience of growing up as an exile influence his work.

This piece is set in a tiny hotel room in Manhattan. To create the photograph, the artist created a “camera obscura” by covering the windows of the hotel room, leaving only a tiny hole to allow light to pass through. That small bit of light projected an upside-down image that Morell then photographed.

The result is a large-scale work that makes the viewer question perspective as the tiny hotel room and a view of Times Square blend together. The emptiness of the room reflects both the loneliness many feel in a crowded city and Morell’s own immigrant experience.

Abelardo Morell (b. 1948)
“Camera Obscura: Times Square in Hotel Room,” 1997
© Abelardo Morell, Courtesy the artist and Edwynn Houk Gallery, New York

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Don’t miss the chance to meet the curator of our newest exhibition!

Join us at the opening celebration of Gilded: Contemporary Artists Explore Value and Worth for a guided tour led by Emily Stamey, the curator of the exhibit, to learn exclusive insights about the show and its artworks.

🔸Thursday, September 21, 6-7:30pm🔸

Gilded explores the use of gold leaf in contemporary artworks to challenge viewers to see the beauty in what and who is often overlooked or discarded. If, as the saying goes, “all that glitters is not gold,” then the artists in this exhibit suggest the opposite – perhaps things that never shine are most worthy of our attention.
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Gilded is organized by the Weatherspoon Art Museum at UNC Greensboro and curated by Emily Stamey.

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As U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, the first Black woman on the nation’s highest court, speaks at the 16th Street Baptist Church in memory of the 60th anniversary of the tragic bombing, the Hunter Museum features works by photographer Dawoud Bey, who was inspired by the memories of that same day and the way it impacted generations of community members.

Currently on view in our contemporary gallery, two works from Bey’s recent series “The Birmingham Project” feature photographic pairings that freshly frame the tragic events surrounding the 1963 bombing of the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama.

The project presents portraits of citizens of contemporary Birmingham, revealing children the same ages as those who died coupled with adults who are the ages the children would have reached had they lived.

Click the link in bio to read more about Justice Jackson's speech today.
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Dawoud Bey (b. 1953), “The Birmingham Project: Janice Kemp and Triniti Williams,” 2012, archival pigment prints mounted to diabond, edition 2/6. Museum purchase, 2021.4.a-b.

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Thank you to everyone who submitted questions for #AskaMuseum. We loved these!

Give us a follow to check out more Q&As. We will share more insight into the behind-the-scenes of the Hunter Museum over the next few weeks!

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8 days until Gilded! Are you ready?

Count down the days with us, then join us for the opening celebration and be among the first to view Gilded: Contemporary Artists Explore Value and Worth while it’s at the Hunter.

⭐Thursday, September 21, 6-7:30pm⭐

But wait, there’s more! At the opening, discover behind-the-scenes insights about the show and its artwork on an exclusive guided tour led by Emily Stamey, the curator of the exhibition.

Regular admission applies; members and youth 17 & under are free.
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Liz Glynn, “Untitled Chest (After the Medici Grand Ducal Furniture Workshop),” 2014. Wood with casein paint, dye stain, and 23k gold leaf; 24 x 59 1/2 x 21 1/2 in. Courtesy of the artist, Vielmetter Los Angeles, and Paula Cooper Gallery, New York. © Liz Glynn, photo by Mark Menjivar, courtesy of the artist, Vielmetter Los Angeles, and Paula Cooper Gallery, New York.

Gilded is organized by the Weatherspoon Art Museum at UNC Greensboro and curated by Emily Stamey.

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Should, Would, Could, DID!

Purchase a Specialty License Plate and help invest in arts and cultural activities for schools, nonprofit and public organizations across all 95 counties in Tennessee - including the Hunter Museum!

Plates can be purchased anytime at your local county clerk’s office and yearly tag fees will be prorated. Get your plate today and support the arts in Tennessee!

Go to www.TN4Arts.org to learn more 🚘

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Introducing a new monthly event… Art Together!

Our itty bitty art lovers ages 3-5 and their adventurous adult caregivers are invited to squish, build and explore at the Hunter.

On the last Thursday of each month, classes will focus on a different artwork in the museum and feature new art activities that explore texture, color, and shape.

Our first Art Together will be on September 28 from 10-11:30am. Click the link in bio to learn more and register 🔗

Non-Members: $25/adult
Members: $20/adult

If you have additional questions, please contact Christine Bespalec at cbespalec@huntermuseum.org.

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We’re HIRING!

Want to work at an amazing art museum in an equally amazing city?

The Hunter Museum is looking for a Grant Coordinator to research, write, and submit grants to support the museum’s programs, exhibitions, and operational and capital needs. Click the link in bio to learn more and apply.

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The Hunter Museum is going for gold with its next special exhibition Gilded: Contemporary Artists Explore Value and Worth!

This stunning exhibit explores the use of gold leaf by contemporary artists who deliberately use gilding (the technique of applying a thin coating of gold over a surface) to make a statement about our value systems, questioning and challenging what we value and why.

Mark your calendars for the opening celebration on Thursday, September 21st at 6pm!
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Gajin Fujita, “Invincible Kings of This Mad Mad World,” 2017. Spray paint, paint markers, Mean Streak, 24k gold leaf, 12k white gold leaf, platinum leaf, and gloss finish on panel; four parts, 96 x 48 in. each. Courtesy of the artist and L.A. Louver, Venice, California. © Gajin Fujita, photo courtesy of the artist and L.A. Louver, Venice, California.

Gilded is organized by the Weatherspoon Art Museum at UNC Greensboro and curated by Emily Stamey.

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New on view!

The Hunter has reinstalled one of our mansion galleries. Gallery 8 now features a view of our region, including paintings, etchings, handmade textiles, and drawings paired with a group of contemporary works that highlight Southern traditions that are kept alive today.

Plan your visit today to see the gallery with a new perspective - and check out a few artworks that are on display for the first time!

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Have you ever wondered what it’s like behind the scenes at a museum?

#AskaMuseum is coming up next week so send us the questions you’ve always wanted answered. We’ll reveal the answers on September 13th!

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Did you know that a Passport level membership at the Hunter Museum gives you access to over 1,000 cultural institutions across North America?

From Canada to Puerto Rico, you'll never run out of places to see!

Which museum is on your bucket list? Comment below with your answer 🌎

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“In Nature’s Studio” may be coming to a close, but the Hunter is taking nature to a whole new level in 2024…

Anticipate an extraordinary experience in the new year as the Hunter prepares to exhibit “Networked Nature” from January 26 through May 5, 2024.

The exhibition will feature digital & media artworks that connect with nature’s creative energy. Using the science of organisms, communities, and ecosystems, each artwork is programmed to simulate natural patterns of life.
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Michael Bell-Smith (B. 1978), “Up and Away,” 2006, single-channel digital video, variable sizes, runtime 6 minutes, 40 seconds. Collection of the Carl & Marilynn Thoma Foundation, 2021.41. © Michael Bell-Smith, courtesy of the Carl & Marilynn Thoma Foundation.

This exhibition is organized by the Carl & Marilynn Thoma Foundation.

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POV: You’ve spent the day enjoying world class art in the Hunter Museum and wander into the East Lounge to sit back, relax, and take in the panoramic view of the Tennessee River.

Who would you invite to this perfect day at the museum? Tag a friend below!

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Take in the sweeping vistas of the American landscape while they’re still on view at the Hunter!

The last day to see “In Nature’s Studio: Two Centuries of American Landscape Painting” is Monday, September 4th.
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“In Nature's Studio” is organized by the @rdgmuseum, Reading, Pennsylvania. Generously sponsored by Southeastern Trust Company. Marketing support provided by Chattanooga Tourism Company.

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Join us for a night of music and song from The African Kings and Queens of Classical Soul 🎶

🔺Thursday, Aug 31, 6-7:30pm 🔻

Vocalists Kimmie J Soul (@kimmiejsoullive), Brandi Jordan (@the_evolution_of_bee), Sonya Henry (@voce35), Vincent Hale (@thee_mrsuave), Michael Dexter (@mrmichaeldexter) and Timothy Harris (@blaqteedoe) will be accompanied by an orchestra featuring Gordon Inman (@chattanooga_clarinetist), Marcia Smith (@ms.88keys), Given Arnold and Jessica Nunn.

Regular admission applies; members and youth 17 & under are free.

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We love creating with you!

Here are some highlights from last week’s Create & Sip. If you love making art and enjoying a glass of wine, give us a follow to know when and how to join us next time!

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The Hunter welcomes Blue Star families!

We’re offering free admission to the museum for active members of the military and their families until September 4, 2023. Just bring your military ID and present it during check-in. Come and explore!

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Have you heard of the painting style, en plein air?

En plein air (meaning “in the open air”) is a style of painting that involves going into nature with your materials and painting from the natural beauty in front of you! Many of the artists in our current exhibition “In Nature’s Studio: Two Centuries of American Landscape Painting” practiced this style.

We challenge you to experience the fresh air and nature of Chattanooga in a creative way. Try this technique with the picturesque views of Chattanooga such as Coolidge Park, Sunset Rock, or your personal favorite views of Chatt. Share your painting with us by tagging @huntermuseum in your photos!

Fun tip: Venture outside with friends or join @floatingworldpleinair - a free local outdoor art group that meets in new Chattanooga locations each week!
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Robert Spencer (American, 1879 – 1931), “The River – March,” c. 1919, oil on canvas, 30 x 36 inches, Museum Purchase, 1927.1878.1. Reading Public Museum, Reading, Pennsylvania.

“In Nature's Studio” is organized by the @rdgmuseum, Reading, Pennsylvania. Generously sponsored by Southeastern Trust Company. Marketing support provided by Chattanooga Tourism Company.

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Breathe in, breathe out… center yourself this weekend at Artful Yoga!

🔸Sunday, Aug 20, 1:30-3pm🔸

Join us at the Hunter for an art-inspired yoga practice with instructor Cybele Steen. Your $5 donation supports the Hunter Museum’s educational programs; participants must bring their own yoga mat.

All levels of yoga experience are welcome.

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It’s National Nonprofit Day!

At the Hunter, we encourage our guests to see art with new eyes and learn what it means to be an American in the 21st century. We’ve filled our galleries with American art from a variety of backgrounds and cultures, showing just how diverse the American experience is.

As a nonprofit, the museum relies on your contributions through visits, memberships, and donations to make what we do possible. We thank you for your support and hope you continue to follow along with us as we all connect through art.

#ThankYou #NationalNonprofitDay #HunterMuseum #HunterMuseumofAmericanArt

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We’ve spent the summer taking in the views of pastures of the past, but next year we’re turning our focus to the present and future.

If you’ve enjoyed contemplating the landscapes from “In Nature’s Studio” but want to see a contemporary take on the natural world, then mark your calendars for “Networked Nature,” opening at the Hunter on January 26, 2024.

This exhibition of digital and new media artworks features artists’ approaches to artificial intelligence, machine learning, and virtual environments and how these reflect our interaction with the natural environment.
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Anadol, Refik (b. 1985), “Quantum Memories Nature Studies,” 2021, digital video (with sound). 2021.22. Image courtesy of bitforms Gallery. © Refik Anadol

This exhibition is organized by the Carl & Marilynn Thoma Foundation.

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**This event is SOLD OUT**

Make your own creative landscape while enjoying a glass of wine!

🍷Thursday, Aug 17, 6-7:30pm 🖌️

Hunter docent and artist Kate Colquitt will first lead a tour of our current special exhibit “In Nature’s Studio: Two Centuries of American Landscape Painting” and then a how-to on creating your own landscape art.

Open to anyone 21 and over. $25/adult ($20/member). Price includes all materials and a glass of wine.
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In Nature’s Studio is organized by the Reading Public Museum, Reading, Pennsylvania. Generously sponsored by Southeastern Trust Company. Marketing support provided by Chattanooga Tourism Company.

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Take home your own work of art from the Hunter Museum store!

Find handcrafted jewelry, ceramics, glass works and much more by local and national artists.

As a member, enjoy 10% off in the museum store ✨

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How much does change in the physical landscape affect the way it is painted?

The rapid growth of cities and industrialization in the twentieth century impacted the American landscape, and some artists depicted these changes in their work by incorporating images of factories, feats of engineering, and social changes that were transforming the world.

At the same time, other painters created natural landscapes that reflected the inner worlds of their thoughts and emotions. These varying perspectives from Modernist artists show how differently the physical world was interpreted during an era of change.

See more examples of Modernism in landscape painting at our special exhibition “In Nature’s Studio: Two Centuries of American Landscape Painting,” on view until September 4th!
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James Brade Sword (American, 1839–1915), “The Shores of Conanicut,” 1886, oil on canvas, 16 x 26 inches, Museum Purchase, 1915.118.1. Reading Public Museum, Reading, Pennsylvania.

George Wesley Bellows (American, 1882-1925), “The Launching,” 1913, oil on panel, 18 x 22 inches, Museum Purchase, 1951.63.1. Reading Public Museum, Reading, Pennsylvania.

“In Nature's Studio” is organized by the @rdgmuseum, Reading, Pennsylvania. Generously sponsored by Southeastern Trust Company. Marketing support provided by Chattanooga Tourism Company.

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Summer isn’t over yet! Celebrate the outdoors with a family friendly afternoon of artmaking at Family Fun Day 🎨

☀️Sunday, Aug 13, 2-4pm ☀️

Check out our current exhibition “In Nature’s Studio,” and then get creative making your own nature-inspired works of art - including pinch pots, leaf prints, and other art experiences led by the Chattanooga Public Library and the Houston Museum.

Learn about the outdoors from our friends at Chattanooga Parks & Outdoors and Boys Scouts of America, stay hydrated with refreshments from Penny’s Lemonade (cash or venmo accepted), and wrap up the afternoon enjoying a performance from Ballet Esprit.

Regular admission applies; as always, members and youth 17 & under are free. Admission to this program is also free with a Chattanooga Public Library card if you’re attending with children. Family programming is generously sponsored by the Mark Hite Team.
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In Nature’s Studio is organized by the Reading Public Museum, Reading, Pennsylvania. Generously sponsored by Southeastern Trust Company. Marketing support provided by Chattanooga Tourism Company.

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Enjoy the dance of nature…

🌱Thursday, Aug 10, 6-7pm 🍃

Performing an exhibition-inspired dance, Ballet Esprit celebrates Chattanooga’s beautiful environment and the landscape paintings of “In Nature’s Studio: Two Centuries of American Landscape Painting.”

Regular admission applies; members and youth 17 & under are free.
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In Nature’s Studio is organized by the Reading Public Museum, Reading, Pennsylvania. Generously sponsored by Southeastern Trust Company. Marketing support provided by Chattanooga Tourism Company.

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Don’t forget: BPATH is Monday @ 5:30!

The theme this month is “Celebrating 50 Years of Hip Hop: Live and In Color” and will feature team trivia, hip hop hits through the decades from DJ McLov1n, a dance performance by Ryan Robert, and delicious desserts from the Peach Cobbler Factory.

Dress as your favorite hip hop artist or era for a chance to win the costume contest at the end of the evening!

Keep the good vibes going with an “after-hours" gathering at a local spot; details will be revealed at BP@TH.

Click the link in bio to register ↩️

Generously sponsored by Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union, EPB, Coca-Cola Bottling United and Chambers Welding.

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Here comes the circus!

To advertise, circuses used to parade through towns to spark interest for their upcoming performances. This painting’s patterns and bright spots of color transport the viewer into the scene with a feeling of excitement as if they are there watching the parade.

Visit the Hunter Museum to find more delights in our permanent collection.

Edith Varian Cockcroft (1881-1962), “The Circus is in Town,” 1912, oil on canvas. Museum purchase, 1995.5.

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“Creativity takes courage.”
- Henri Matisse

Need a little motivation to get you through another Monday? Stay inspired with the arts!

What’s an art quote that helps you stay motivated?

#MotivationMonday #HunterMusuem

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Join us for an evening of poetry and nature at our upcoming Vision + Verse!

➡️Thursday, August 3, 6-7pm ⬅️

Poet Amir Andalib, musician Andrew Witherspoon, and dancer Kendra Norwood will present a performance inspired by “In Nature’s Studio,” followed by an audience discussion reflecting on the artworks, our land, and its history. Free and open to all as part of Throwback Thursday.
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“In Nature’s Studio” is organized by the Reading Public Museum, Reading, Pennsylvania. Generously sponsored by Southeastern Trust Company. Marketing support provided by Chattanooga Tourism Company.

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On August 7th from 5:30-7:30pm, Chattanooga’s Black professionals are invited to a celebration of community, culture, and connections.

The August BP@TH theme is “Celebrating 50 Years of Hip Hop: Live and In Color” and will feature team trivia, hip hop hits through the decades from DJ McLov1n, a dance performance by Ryan Roberts, and delicious desserts from the Peach Cobbler Factory.

Dress as your favorite hip hop artist or era for a chance to win the costume contest at the end of the evening!

Click the link in bio to register ↩️

Can’t get there right at 5:30? No worries! BP@TH attendees will continue the networking “after-hours” at a local spot to be announced at BP@TH.

Generously sponsored by Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union, EPB, Coca-Cola Bottling United and Chambers Welding.

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Take in the views at the Hunter!

While the art in our galleries has some amazing views, so do our windows and terraces. Which is your favorite spot to take in the beauty of Chattanooga?

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Now is your chance to take a deep dive into “In Nature's Studio”!

🔹 Tomorrow, July 27, 6-7pm 🔹

Join us for an in-gallery tour to get exclusive, behind-the-scenes insights about the show from the exhibition's curator, Scott Schweigert of the Reading Public Museum in Pennsylvania.

Regular admission applies; members and youth 17 & under are free. Art Wise programs are generously sponsored by Martha Mackey.
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“In Nature’s Studio” is organized by the @rdgmuseum, Reading, Pennsylvania. Generously sponsored by Southeastern Trust Company. Marketing support provided by Chattanooga Tourism Company.

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*This event is FULL**

Ready for an adventure?

Come with us on an over-the-water excursion to Williams Island as we connect the landscapes in “In Nature's Studio” to the natural beauty around Chattanooga!

🌟 Saturday, July 29, 10am-4pm 🌟

Meet us at the Hunter Museum for an educator-led tour of "In Nature’s Studio: Two Centuries of American Landscape Painting." Then, caravan to the boat launch site for a creative afternoon of exploring the island to sketch or photograph Chattanooga’s landscapes. For more details and to secure your spot, click the link in bio!

$25/person ($20 members). Must be 16 or older. Limited spots available. This excursion is conducted with the Tennessee River Gorge Trust.

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Dive deeper into our current special exhibition at next week’s Art Wise!

🔹 Thursday, July 27, 6-7pm 🔹

Get a behind-the-scenes take on “In Nature’s Studio: Two Centuries of American Landscape Painting” during an in-gallery tour led by exhibition curator Scott Schweigert from the Reading Public Museum.

Regular admission applies; members and youth 17 & under are free. Art Wise programs are generously sponsored by Martha Mackey.
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“In Nature’s Studio” is organized by the Reading Public Museum, Reading, Pennsylvania. Generously sponsored by Southeastern Trust Company. Marketing support provided by Chattanooga Tourism Company.

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Not all landscapes are sunshine and rainbows…

While Impressionism used a bright color palette to capture the feeling of a moment, Tonalism limited the range of colors to the muted hues of a single color to create a harmonious and contemplative atmosphere. The darker tones and gentle light created the perfect mood for replicating the subtle effects of dawn and dusk.

Both Tonalism and Impressionism were popular in the United States around the same time -- the late 1800s. See more of both styles in our special exhibition “In Nature’s Studio: Two Centuries of American Landscape Painting,” on view now!
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1. Ralph Albert Blakelock (American, 1847–1919), “October Evening,” n.d., oil on canvas, 8 ¼ x 10 ¼inches, Gift, Dr. Levi W. Mengel, 1915.13.1. Reading Public Museum, Reading, Pennsylvania.

2. Ralph Albert Blakelock (American, 1847–191), “Indian Encampment,” c. 1870s, oil on panel, 18 3/8 x 21 ½ inches, Museum Purchase, 1931.906.1. Reading Public Museum, Reading, Pennsylvania.

“In Nature's Studio” is organized by the @rdgmuseum, Reading, Pennsylvania. Generously sponsored by Southeastern Trust Company. Marketing support provided by Chattanooga Tourism Company.

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Consider how landscapes of the past can inspire the landscapes of the future during Art + Issues: Sustainability and Our Environment.

🌳 Thursday, July 20, 6-7pm 🌳

Join us for a conversation about local sustainability, inspired by the landscapes of “In Nature’s Studio: Two Centuries of American Landscape Painting,” led by Wayne Brown, Director of Development at Greenspaces Chattanooga. Free and open to all.
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“In Nature’s Studio” is organized by the Reading Public Museum, Reading, Pennsylvania. Generously sponsored by Southeastern Trust Company. Marketing support provided by Chattanooga Tourism Company.

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Welcome to the Landscape Lounge!

Draw a picture to show off on the wall of frames, write a poem to add to the haiku tree, or play a song filled with nature sounds on the piano!

Choose your own adventure and get the wiggles out in this hands-on space at the Hunter Museum 🖼️🎹🌳

#HunterMuseum #HunterMuseumofAmericanArt

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Today is the Hunter Museum of American Art’s 71st anniversary 🎉

As we celebrate 71 years of art & inspiration, please consider supporting the museum with a donation that will help us maintain and expand our collections, engage with local and internationally-renowned artists, and create unforgettable visitor experiences.

Click the link in bio to donate 🔗

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Join us for an evening of honoring the land with artmaking!

♦️ Thursday, July 13, 6-7:30pm ♦️

Explore the local landscape with a walk from the Hunter to “The Passage” at Ross’s Landing and a discussion about whose land we currently inhabit, followed by art-making at the Hunter.

Participants will meet at the Hunter at 6pm. Regular admission applies; members and youth 17 & under are free.

If anyone needs assistance with accommodations for the walk down to The Passage, please contact abuxton@huntermuseum.org in advance.

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Did you know that your license plate could help provide grants for the arts across the state of TN?

The TN Specialty License Plate Program along with the Tennessee Arts Commission and Tennesseans for the Arts actively support local arts organizations just like ours! Now you can show your support by purchasing your plate today. Go now to www.TN4Arts.org to learn more.

#TnforArts @TN4Arts

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Painting a landscape doesn’t require replicating *exactly* what you see...

The ”impression” or feeling of your surroundings is just as important when capturing a moment in nature!

Impressionism used a bright color palette and bold, visible brushstrokes that captured fleeting moments of light and atmosphere. By the 1880s, American artists embraced this new style after it first gained popularity in Europe. While the majority of Impressionist pieces were landscapes, subject matter also included scenes from everyday life, still life, and portraits.

Learn more about the artistic movements that influenced American landscape painting at our special exhibition “In Nature’s Studio,” on view now!
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Frederick Childe Hassam (American, 1859 – 1935), “Beach at East Hampton,” 1905, oil on canvas, 26 x 24 inches, Museum Purchase, 1929.204.1. Reading Public Museum, Reading, Pennsylvania.

Frederick John Mulhaupt (American, 1871 – 1938), “February’s Sun,” c. 1925, oil on canvas, 36 x 36 inches, Museum Purchase, 1925.153.1. Reading Public Museum, Reading, Pennsylvania.

“In Nature's Studio: Two Centuries of American Landscape Painting” is organized by the @rdgmuseum, Reading, Pennsylvania. Generously sponsored by Southeastern Trust Company. Marketing support provided by Chattanooga Tourism Company.

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It’s the summer of landscapes at the Hunter!

While our current special exhibition is all about landscape painting, you can also find landscape photography in our permanent collection.

This photograph of the Sierra Nevada mountains was taken by Ansel Adams, one of the best-known photographers of the American West. He used photography as a form of activism to make others aware of the need to preserve the land instead of building on it. See more works by Ansel Adams when you visit the museum!

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Ansel Adams (1902 - 1984), “Mount Williamson, Sierra Nevada, From Manzanar, California,” 1944, gelatin silver print. Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Bruce E. Dahrling, II and Museum purchase, 1984.26.

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Happy #FourthofJuly!

While we are closed today, we are proud to offer free admission to active duty military and their families through Labor Day as part of the #BlueStarMuseums program. We hope to see you soon!

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Hunter Happenings this week:

🖼️ Enjoy FREE admission to our permanent collection and only $5 general admission to our special exhibition during Throwback Thursday, July 6, 4-8pm.

🎨Get crafty with the whole family with drop-in art activities at Sunday Studio, July 9, 2-4pm. Regular admission applies; get in free with your Chattanooga Public Library card when attending with children.

As always, members and youth 17 & under are free.

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The Hunter Museum of American Art is proud to be part of Museums for All!

If you have an EBT card, we offer a reduced Museums for All admission rate of $2 so you and your family can enjoy all the magic and wonder here.

Find admission rates on our website and learn more about Museums for All at https://museums4all.org/.

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The Sharon Mills Gallery at the Hunter Museum displays a collection of our glass sculptures.

The featured pieces are only a short preview of what we have on view, so come in to explore the many different ways glass can be used to make art!

#HunterMuseum #HunterMuseumofAmericanArt

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📅 Mark your calendars for Teen Workshop: Wonderful Weaving!

🧶 Sunday, July 9, 2-4pm 🧶

Learn the basics of weaving and fabric art by creating your own pencil pouch in the free, teen-only workshop. All materials provided.

Click the link in bio to save your spot!

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It’s all in the details 🔍

Sequins, buttons, and thread come together to blend fashion and fine art in Nick Cave’s “Soundsuit.” Using materials found at flea markets and thrift stores, Cave repurposes discarded objects into works of art that are often brought to life through dance and performance.

#PrideMonth #LGBTQIAartist #HunterMuseum
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Nick Cave
Soundsuit, 2018
Mixed media including vintage textile and sequined appliqués, metal and mannequin
109 1/8 x 24 3/4 x 14 3/4 inches

© Nick Cave. Courtesy of the artist and Jack Shainman Gallery, New York.

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Reflecting on good times at the Hunter with this mirror selfie appreciation post! ✨

Share your photos with us by tagging @huntermuseum or #huntermuseum

📸: @jesmaclafferty @bananapython peachyy.a @gchaves30 @sillyolsillystring @thesavvyhousewife

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How can art change over two centuries?

Our current exhibition “In Nature’s Studio: Two Centuries of American Landscape Painting” features more than 65 paintings depicting the American landscape through artistic movements including the Hudson River School, Impressionism, Tonalism, and Modernism.

Flourishing in the mid-1800s, the Hudson River School of painters was among the earliest to document the young American landscape. Inspired by the wild rivers, valleys, forests and mountains, the artists painted three types of landscapes: the sublime, the beautiful, and the picturesque. Through canvases both big and small, the Hudson River artists created a sense of national pride and identity for the emerging nation.

Stay tuned to learn about how the American landscape transformed as new artistic movements became more popular!
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1. Edmund Darch Lewis (American, 1835 – 1910), “Along the Neshaminy,” 1864, oil on canvas, 30 x 50 inches, Gift, Mrs. John J. Kutz, 1913.24.3. Reading Public Museum, Reading, Pennsylvania.

2. Edmund Darch Lewis (American, 1835–1910), “Landscape,” 1860, oil on canvas, 28 x 44 inches, Gift, Mr. David C. Geiger, 1926.526.1. Reading Public Museum, Reading, Pennsylvania.

“In Nature's Studio” is organized by the @rdgmuseum, Reading, Pennsylvania. Generously sponsored by Southeastern Trust Company. Marketing support provided by Chattanooga Tourism Company.

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These benches are more than just a place to sit.

While Finnegan Shannon’s benches and chairs provide much-needed seating in our galleries, they also bring attention to the experiences of differently abled people and the physical, social, and economic barriers to equal access in public spaces.

The two benches and two chairs by @finneganshann0n are on loan from @stove_works

#PrideMonth #LGBTQIAartist #HunterMuseum

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It’s that time of year in Chattanooga – have you voted for Best of the Best?

Vote for all your favorite local spots, including your very own Hunter Museum for Best Museum, at bestofchatt.com!

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Thank you to the Divine Poetess, Christian Kofi Mawuko, Dexter Bell, Mark Anderson, and Jen Webster for a spectacular Vision + Verse!

This exploration and appreciation for African American artists in the Hunter’s collection and our community was a wonderful way to kick off a weekend of celebrating Juneteenth.

Continue the celebration all weekend long at the Chattanooga Festival of Black Art & Ideas - find more information on the events at www.BlackArtsAndIdeasFest.com

#huntermuseum #visionandverse

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Take a closer look… what do you see?

This large work by Robert Rauschenberg is made up of many different elements. While it’s easy to look at it as a whole, we challenge you to take your time to notice the tiny details hidden within it.

Rauschenberg is well known for his “Combines,” artworks that use found objects and blur the lines between painting and sculpture.

#PrideMonth #LGBTQIAartist #HunterMuseum
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Robert Rauschenberg (1925-2008), “Opal Reunion (Spread),” 1976, solvent transfer, acrylic, fabric, and graphite on wood panels with objects and mirrored Plexiglas. Gift of the Benwood Foundation, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph H. Davenport, Jr., Ruth S. and A. William Holmberg, and Mr. and Mrs. Olan Mills II, 1982.29.

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**This event is FULL**

We’re taking art outside during this weekend’s crafting workshop: Creating in Nature’s Studio!

🌿Sunday, June 18, 2-4pm 🎨

Explore the outdoors on a guided hike at @reflectionriding where you’ll discover native plants and learn how to use them to make colorful dyes. Then, paint a stunning array of colors onto fabric using the pigments extracted from nature!

$25/adult ($20 Hunter and Reflection Riding Members); Free to youth 17 and under.

Register at the link in bio!

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Join us for an unforgettable night of poetry, music, and dance at Vision + Verse!

✨Thursday, June 15, 6-7pm ✨

Engage in thought-provoking performances that explore works by African American artists in the Hunter’s contemporary galleries.

Spoken poetry from the Divine Poetess will be accompanied by music from Dexter Bell, Christian Kofi Mawuko and Mark Anderson and dance from Jen Webster.

Free and open to all!

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Today is national Get Outdoors Day, better known as GO Day!

Our current special exhibition “In Nature’s Studio: Two Centuries of American Landscape Painting” features remarkable landscapes capturing the outdoor spaces around us.

For inspiration on this GO Day, head on over to the Hunter to see amazing vistas from the last two centuries and explore our surrounding gardens, outdoor statues, and stunning views of Lookout Mountain, the Tennessee River, and the city of Chattanooga!

Keep the adventures going by joining us throughout the summer for outdoor excursions including trips to Reflection Riding, Williams Island, and a sunset paddle on the Tennessee River! Visit our website for more details ☀️

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Carl Philipp Weber (American [born in Germany], 1849 – 1921), “Landscape,” 1878, oil on canvas, 22 x 36 inches, Museum Purchase, 1916.31.1. Reading Public Museum, Reading, Pennsylvania.

“In Nature's Studio” is organized by the Reading Public Museum, Reading, Pennsylvania. Generously sponsored by Southeastern Trust Company. Marketing support provided by Chattanooga Tourism Company.

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Happy #PrideMonth 🌈

We are celebrating queer creativity this month by spotlighting LGBTQ+ artists in our collection!

1. Whitfield Lovell (b. 1959), “Hope,” 1999, charcoal on wood, found objects. Museum purchase made possible by the generosity of the 2000 Collectors’ Group. 2000.10

2. Marsden Hartley (1877 - 1943), “Chanties to the North,” 1938-1939, oil on board. Gift of the Benwood Foundation, 1976.3.12.

3. Berenice Abbott (1898 - 1991), “New York 2,” undated, vintage gelatin silver, contact print. Museum purchase, 1994.5.

#LGBTQIAartist #HunterMuseum

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It’s time for another Teen Workshop!

🧵 Sunday, June 11, 2-4pm 🧵

Learn how to create your own embroidery patches to decorate jackets, bookbags, and hats in this special teen-only art class! Students will create their own patches using simple embroidery techniques.

Register for this free workshop at the link in bio!

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Relax and create your own unique abstract painting in a class designed for individuals looking for a low sensory creative experience.

🎨 Saturday, June 10, 12-1pm 🎨

In this beginner-friendly art class, local artist Ally Manno will lead you using paint and simple techniques to make vibrant abstract art.

$20/adult, $16/teen (17 and under), $16/member

Click the link in bio to register. Limited spaces available. For questions or more information, contact Athena Buxton (abuxton@huntermuseum.org).

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In the spirit of a “stay-cation,” you won't need to leave Chattanooga this summer to enjoy the scenery of North American vistas—intimate forest interiors, sweeping panoramic views of natural wonders, and dramatic images of the untamed land and sea.

Ranging from realistic depictions to stylized impressions, “In Nature’s Studio: Two Centuries of American Landscape Painting” reflects how our perspective on the land transformed over two centuries.

Get a taste for the great outdoors at the Hunter with vibrant landscapes like this one, and then explore the stunning scenery of Chattanooga, settled amongst the Tennessee River and the Appalachian foothills.

Snap a photo, make a sketch, or paint what you see and share your creations with us by tagging @huntermuseum!
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John Heyl Raser (American, 1824 – 1901), “View of Poplar Neck #2 Neversink Mountain”, c. 1870s, oil on canvas, 24 x 36 inches, Gift, Mrs. Richard Wetzel, 1956.33.1. Reading Public Museum, Reading, Pennsylvania.

“In Nature's Studio” is organized by the Reading Public Museum, Reading, Pennsylvania. Generously sponsored by Southeastern Trust Company. Marketing support provided by Chattanooga Tourism Company.

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Don’t forget: BPATH is Monday @ 5:30!

The theme this month is Homegrown: Celebrating Chattanooga's Black Art Scene! Enjoy team trivia, a performance by the artist SEVEN, dance choreographed by Terrae Kelly, music from Joshua T. Allen, and treats from Irie Jamaican Cuisine.

Keep the good vibes going with an “after-hours" gathering at a local spot; details will be revealed at BPATH.

Click the link in bio to register ↩️

Generously sponsored by Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union, EPB, Coca-Cola Bottling United and Chambers Welding.

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Join us for an art-inspired discussion at Art + Issues!

➡️ Thursday, June 1, 6-7pm ⬅️

Mandy Cowley, Executive Director of A Step Ahead Chattanooga, will reflect on abstract art and lead a conversation on reproductive education and access in Tennessee today.

Free and open to all as part of our Throwback Thursday evening.

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“In Nature’s Studio: Two Centuries of American Landscape Painting” is now open to the public!

On view through September 4, this special exhibition promises a summer of fun as we host numerous exhibition-related events for all ages. Give us a follow to stay in the know on all upcoming happenings!

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“In Nature’s Studio” is organized by the Reading Public Musuem, Reading, Pennsylvania. Generously sponsored by Southeastern Trust Company. Marketing support provided by Chattanooga Tourism Company.

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Did you know that curators and special guests from our past two special exhibitions visited the Hunter this spring?

Thank you to Stephen Wicks, Katherine Jentleson, and the family of Nellie Mae Rowe, including Cathi Perry and Cheryl Mashack and Ken Brown, for sharing their insights with us at our past two Art Wise events! They brought the works to life with their knowledge of the artists and their work.

If you missed these programs, head to our YouTube channel to watch them from the couch!

Remember to follow us so you don’t miss any opportunities to meet the special guests that organize, curate, and/or contribute to the exhibits at the Hunter!

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On June 5th from 5:30-7:30pm, Chattanooga’s Black professionals are invited to a celebration of community, culture, and connections.

The June BPATH theme is "Homegrown: Celebrating Chattanooga's Black Art Scene" and will feature the return of team trivia, the artist SEVEN, dance performances choreographed by Terrae Kelly, and music from Joshua T. Allen along with treats from Irie Jamaican Cuisine.

Click the link in bio to register ↩️

Continue the vibe after the event with an “after-hours" gathering at a local spot; details and location to be revealed at BPATH.
Generously sponsored by Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union, EPB, Coca-Cola Bottling United and Chambers Welding.

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Has art changed your life?

Then become an arts advocate today! Do this by joining Tennesseans for the Arts and purchasing your Arts License Plate. It’s easy:

*Visit your Local County Clerk's Office.
*Ask for a Tennessee Arts Commission License Plate.
*Exchange your old plate for a shiny new one.
*Drive all over town showing your support for the arts in Tennessee.

Learn more at tn4arts.org #TnforArts @tn4arts

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New banner alert!

Be among the first to see our special exhibition “In Nature’s Studio: Two Centuries of American Landscape Painting” at the opening celebration.

☆ Thursday, May 25, 6-8 PM ☆

Enjoy live music from John Reeder and Sam Miller and explore the transformation of the American landscape over the early nineteenth century through the late twentieth century as we bring IN the OUTdoors.

Regular admission applies; members and youth 17 & under are free.

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“In Nature's Studio” is organized by the Reading Public Museum, Reading, Pennsylvania. Generously sponsored by Southeastern Trust Company. Marketing support provided by Chattanooga Tourism Company.

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It’s #InternationalMuseumDay!

Today we celebrate all kinds of museums and their potential to bring positive change to their communities.

Show your love for your favorite museums today by sharing your most memorable moments in the comments ❤️

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The Hunter Museum is a 2023 Blue Star Museum!

This summer we will be offering free admission to active military personnel and their families. The 2023 program begins this Saturday, May 20 on Armed Forces Day and ends on Labor Day, September 4.

Blue Star Museums is a partnership between the National Endowment for the Arts and Blue Star Families, in collaboration with the Department of Defense and museums across America. Find the list of participating museums at arts.gov/bluestarmuseums.

#BlueStarMuseums #MilitaryFamily
#MilitaryFamilies #MilFam

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Spend Mother’s Day crafting with the family at Sunday Studio!

🌸Sunday, May 14, 2-4PM🌸

Enjoy drop-in art experiences for all ages and create your own artwork inspired by the Hunter’s permanent collection.

Regular admission applies; members and youth 17 & under are free. Admission to this program is also free with a Chattanooga Public Library card if you’re attending with children.

Family programming is generously sponsored by The Mark Hite Team.

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This summer, the Hunter Museum is bringing the bounty and beauty of the American landscape to Chattanooga!

“In Nature’s Studio: Two Centuries of American Landscape Painting,” is an exciting exhibition that explores centuries of artistic movements in the U.S. including the Hudson River School, Impressionism, Tonalism, and Modernism.

Mark your calendars for the opening celebration on May 25th at 6pm!

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1. James Brade Sword (American, 1939 – 1915), “Rocks at Conanicut,” 1886, oil on canvas mounted on masonite, 18 x 30 inches, Museum Purchase, 1919.1164.1. Reading Public Museum, Reading, Pennsylvania.

2. Edward Willis Redfield (American, 1869 – 1965), “Foothills of the Blue Ridge,” c. 1908, oil on canvas, 36 x 50 inches, Museum Purchase, 1928.68.1. Reading Public Museum, Reading, Pennsylvania.

3. William Hugh Ferguson (American, 1905 – 1985), “Trees,” 1934, oil on canvas, 26 x 30 inches, Permanent Loan, US Government, Public Works of Art Project, 1935.28.1. Reading Public Museum, Reading, Pennsylvania.

“In Nature's Studio” is organized by the Reading Public Museum ( @rdgmuseum ), Reading, Pennsylvania. Generously sponsored by Southeastern Trust Company. Marketing support provided by Chattanooga Tourism Company.

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Nick Cave has been creating “Soundsuits” for the past twenty-five years.

Fully concealing the body, the sculptural forms act as empowering costumes that obscure race, gender, and class, allowing viewers to look without bias toward the wearer’s identity.

Cave is a trained dancer and regularly performs in the sculptures himself, activating their full potential as costume, musical instrument, and living icon. Find the pictured “Soundsuit” in the Hunter’s contemporary gallery along with a video that demonstrates Cave’s works in action.

Nick Cave (b.1959), “Soundsuit,” 2018, mixed media including vintage textiles and sequined appliques, metal and mannequin. Museum purchase, 2019.1. © Nick Cave. Courtesy of the artist and Jack Shainman Gallery, New York.

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Mother’s Day is just around the corner!

The museum store has unique gifts for all the mothers in your life. Find handcrafted jewelry, journals, notecards, art-inspired accessories and much more or share your love of the arts by gifting a Hunter Museum membership!

As a member, enjoy 10% off in the museum store ✨

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Hey teens! Update your wardrobe next weekend at our Teen Workshop: Introduction to Screen Printing.

🗓️ Sunday, May 14, 2-4 PM

Learn how to screen print your own unique design onto a t-shirt. All materials provided. Free to youth.

Click the link in bio to register & save your spot!

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New on view!

Allan Randall Freelon, Sr. was a highly regarded African American artist, educator and civil rights activist.

These etchings and aquatints by Freelon were recently acquired by the Hunter and are now on view along the ramp of Gallery 16.

Freelon’s works are increasingly rare, and he only made a few etchings, including the ones now on view at the Hunter - so visit us to see them in person!

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Enjoy FREE admission to the Hunter’s permanent collection during Throwback Thursday!

🌟 Thursday, May 4, 4-8PM 🌟

During your visit, check out the innovative projects by STEM School students. They will be presenting their work about artwork in the museum throughout our galleries from 5:30-7PM.

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Explore how art can work together with science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM)!

⚙️Thursday, May 4, 5:30-7PM⚙️

In the Hunter’s galleries, STEM School students will be presenting projects that they have created about historical and contemporary works in the museum. Free and open to all!

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⏳ This weekend is your last chance to see “Beauford Delaney’s Metamorphosis into Freedom” and “Really Free: The Radical Art of Nellie Mae Rowe” ⏳
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“Beauford Delaney’s Metamorphosis into Freedom” is organized by @knoxart.

“Really Free: The Radical Art of Nellie Mae Rowe” is organized by the @highmuseumofart, with support from The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Judith Alexander and Henry Alexander. Generous support for the national tour is provided by @artbridgesfoundation. This project is supported in part by the National Endowment for the Arts.

Local support for both exhibitions is generously provided by Elder’s Ace Hardware

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Watch as the dance photography of Christopher Shaw comes to life!

🗓️Thursday, April 27, 6-7 PM

From photographs to reality, enjoy performances by Damien Chaney, Crystal Newson, Ashley Tisdale, Tarrisha Hicks and Ryan Roberts accompanied by spoken word by Erika Roberts. Free and open to all.

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Dive into the worlds of Beauford Delaney and Nellie Mae Rowe to see their journeys of exploration and growth while you can because “Beauford Delaney’s Metamorphosis into Freedom” and “Really Free: The Radical Art of Nellie Mae Rowe” are only on view for one more week!
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“Beauford Delaney’s Metamorphosis into Freedom” is organized by the @knoxart.

“Really Free: The Radical Art of Nellie Mae Rowe” is organized by the @highmuseumofart, with support from The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Judith Alexander and Henry Alexander. Generous support for the national tour is provided by @artbridgesfoundation. This project is supported in part by the National Endowment for the Arts.

Local support for both exhibitions is generously provided by Elder’s Ace Hardware..

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“The birds have chirped oh so merrily
Giving their voice for all to hear
Their beaks poised high and out
Comes two melancholic voices singing Chanties to the North”

This opening verse is from the poem “The Song Sung by the Seas” by Pranathi Gadhanki. For a class project, Gadhanki wrote this poem about the painting by Marsden Hartley from the Hunter’s permanent collection.

The full poem is on display in Gallery 16 beside the painting, which is on view again after being conserved.

Marsden Hartley (1877 - 1943), “Chanties to the North,” 1938-1939, oil on board. Gift of the Benwood Foundation, 1976.3.12.

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Don't miss the opportunity to experience the work of Nellie Mae Rowe through personal stories and insights from her family members and Dr. Katherine Jentleson, the curator and exhibit organizer of “Really Free: The Radical Art of Nellie Mae Rowe.”

🔹Sunday April 23, 1:30-2:30 PM 🔹

Join Jentleson, The Merrie and Dan Boone Curator of Folk and Self‑Taught Art at the High Museum in Atlanta, and Nellie Mae Rowe's great-nieces Cathi Perry and Cheryl Mashack and great-nephew Ken Brown for a walking tour of the exhibit featuring memories, family stories and other insights on the artwork.
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“Really Free: The Radical Art of Nellie Mae Rowe” is organized by the High Museum of Art, with support from The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Judith Alexander and Henry Alexander. Generous support for the national tour is provided by Art Bridges. This project is supported in part by the National Endowment for the Arts. Local support is generously provided by Elder’s Ace Hardware.

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Nellie Mae Rowe reimagined her home as her “Playhouse,” decorating it inside and out with found-object installations, handmade dolls, and even sculptures made from large chunks of sun-hardened chewing gum.

Located on a busy thoroughfare that connected her neighborhood of Vinings to Atlanta, her Playhouse became a local attraction. The splendor of Rowe’s Playhouse lives on in images on view in the special exhibition “Really Free: The Radical Art of Nellie Mae Rowe.”
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Nellie Mae Rowe (American, 1900–1982), “Pay House,” 1981, crayon, marker, and pencil on paper, 24 ¾ x 29 ½ inches, High Museum of Art, gift of Judith Alexander, 2003.217. © 2023 Estate of Nellie Mae Rowe/High Museum of Art, Atlanta.

“Really Free: The Radical Art of Nellie Mae Rowe” is organized by the High Museum of Art, with support from The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Judith Alexander and Henry Alexander. Generous support for the national tour is provided by Art Bridges. This project is supported in part by the National Endowment for the Arts. Local support is generously provided by Elder’s Ace Hardware.

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Make your own creation inspired by the dolls and found object art in “Really Free: The Radical Art of Nellie Mae Rowe” while also enjoying a mocktail!

🧵Thursday April 20, 6-7:30PM🧵

Led by a Hunter educator, this Create & Sip offers an opportunity to explore the exhibit followed by a how-to on doll art. Open to all.

$25/adult, $16/teen (17 and under), $20/member. Price includes all materials and a non-alcoholic beverage. Click the link in bio to register!

“Really Free: The Radical Art of Nellie Mae Rowe” is organized by the High Museum of Art, with support from The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Judith Alexander and Henry Alexander. Generous support for the national tour is provided by Art Bridges. This project is supported in part by the National Endowment for the Arts. Local support is generously provided by Elder’s Ace Hardware.

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Raise your hand if you’ve seen the reinstallation of our contemporary gallery ✋

If you have, let us know which work was your favorite!

And if you haven’t, then there’s no time like the present 😉

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What does this painting make you think about?

Beauford Delaney began exploring abstraction during the 1940s and intensified his experiments after arriving in Paris a decade later. The new setting sparked Delaney to venture into an expanded range of media, including an extensive series of abstract oils and watercolors that were marked by subtle variations in pigment density, color, and surface texture.
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Beauford Delaney (Knoxville 1901-1979 Paris), “Abstraction 12,” 1963, oil on canvas, 51½ x 38 ½ inches, Knoxville Museum of Art, 2018 Delaney Acquisition. © The Estate of Beauford Delaney, by permission of Derek L. Spratley, Esquire, Court Appointed Administrator.

“Beauford Delaney’s Metamorphosis into Freedom” is organized by the Knoxville Museum of Art. Support for the exhibition is generously provided by Elder’s Ace Hardware.

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Congratulations to Alyson Shotz for recently receiving an Honor Award at the GSA Design Awards!

The GSA Design Awards are held every two years and recognize the highest achievements in architectural design and construction, art, art conservation, engineering, and historic preservation for federal building projects nationwide.

She won this award for her mosaic “The Robes of Justitia” located in Nashville at the Fred D. Thompson U.S. Courthouse and Federal Building, but you can also see her work right here in Chattanooga at the Hunter Museum!

Alyson Shotz (b. 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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Make your own folk art inspired by the vibrant drawings of Nellie Mae Rowe while also enjoying a glass of wine!

🎨Thursday, April 13, 6-7:30PM 🎨

Led by a Hunter educator, this Create & Sip offers an opportunity to explore the special exhibit “Really Free: The Radical Art of Nellie Mae Rowe” followed by a how-to on folk art botanical drawings.

Open to anyone 21 and over. $25/person ($20/member). Price includes all materials and one glass of wine. Click the link in bio to register!

“Really Free: The Radical Art of Nellie Mae Rowe” is organized by the High Museum of Art, with support from The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Judith Alexander and Henry Alexander. Generous support for the national tour is provided by Art Bridges. This project is supported in part by the National Endowment for the Arts. Local support is generously provided by Elder’s Ace Hardware.

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Tn4Arts is Tennessee's statewide advocacy organization for the arts.

An organization made up of arts advocates moved by their deep conviction of the civic and personal value of the arts.

Join the effort at tn4arts.org!

#TNforArts @tn4arts

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Even after a week filled with play and creation at Spring Break Camp, we can’t get enough arts & crafts.

Good thing Summer Camp is just around the corner! And if you have very little art fans, our Itty Bitty Camp in August is now open for registration. Both are already filling up, so reserve a spot for your young creative today!

Click the link in bio to learn more & register today 🖍️

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