Outdoor Sculpture Garden
Outdoor sculpture and public art have become an important way for artists to connect and engage with audiences on a large scale. Not only does public art respond to the environment for which it is designed, but it is also an opportunity for the artist and community to...
Fiber Arts
Using household items, you can make a t–shirt, mask, or other cotton item into a beautiful work of art. Note: This project uses household bleach and should be done outdoors. For those not comfortable using bleach, we encourage you to try one of the many other Virtual...
Plastic Bottle Sculpture
MATERIALS Disposable plastic bottle Scissors Markers String or ribbon Heat gun or hair dryer Artist Beverly Semmes is known for creating oversized dresses and lopsided vessels that defy expectations. Unlike most dresses and vases, you cannot actually wear or use these...
Art of Everyday
Click through the steps in the box or download the pdf below to create a New Media artwork of your own. Surabhi Saraf’s new media artwork, Fold, turns an everyday chore into a visual display of color, form and movement that is both spontaneous and choreographed. “New...
Tour “The F Word: We Mean Female!” Online
The F Word: We Mean Female! spotlights larger installation pieces, many of which are rarely on view. Enjoy this virtual tour of many of the pieces included in the exhibition and explore the range of subjects, styles, and media. Click play to watch the videos or click...
Patchwork Quilt
Patchwork quilting is a method of quilting that has been practiced in North America for centuries. Originally, it was a way for women to use up fabric scraps. These early quilts were practical, providing warmth or comfort. Today, patchwork quilts are celebrated as a...
Staff Pick: Hunter Mansion
The Hunter Mansion is the core of our museum. It was built in 1905 and became an art museum in 1952. The grand chandelier and staircases are original to the Mansion. Since Mr. Hunter didn’t have an art collection, these historic features and the architectural...
Rainbow Bubble Sculptures
Click through the steps in the box and to create a rainbow bubble sculpture machine. Artist Jay Musler explored and developed experimental glass blowing techniques to create unique artworks. In Floating Objects, oil paint is used to add a Technicolor palette to the...
