An Artist’s Creative Process: The Sketchbook
Learn about how the sketchbook can be an important tool for artists when creating their work.
Michener Art Museum Launches Google Art Project Street View & Gigapixel Imagery
Thanks to the Google Art Project, the Museum's galleries are now available to be seen via Street View imagery. In addition, thirteen works of the 125 objects online are viewable in [...]
Countermeasure by Alan Magee
Alan Magee born 1947, “Countermeasure”, 50×75, acrylic on canvas, James A. Michener Art Museum. Museum purchase funded by the Janus Society. © Alan Magee, 2004. Upon my initial [...]
William Schwartz: A Visual Exploration!
Schwartz, William, Come to Me All Ye Heavy Ladden, 1934, oil on canvas, H. 40 x W. 50 inches, James A. Michener Art Museum. Gift of the John P. Horton [...]
Challenges with Creating an Exhibitions Catalogue
Paul Evans (1931-1987), Dining Table and Eight Armchairs (Sculpted Bronze), ca. 1968, Epoxy with applied bronze over steel frame with upholstery; table base: 27.5 x 42 inches; chairs: 32 [...]
This One’s for You, Young Michener!
This is an exciting time for the Michener Art Museum as we celebrate our silver anniversary! We are so grateful to the community for all the love and support over the past 25 [...]
QR Code Discovery!
Technology: it is everywhere and constantly changing. Who has time to keep up with it? We realize that it can sometimes be overwhelming, but we also believe in the power [...]
Preserving the Artist’s Heritage: Senior Artists Initiative
Imagine your loved one is an artist. All your life you saw him/her create with love and joy. Nothing made you happier than looking at all of his or her [...]
Jigsaw Puzzle Queen: Charles F. Ramsey’s, The Modern Woman
Ramsey, Charles F., (1875-1951), The Modern Woman, 1934, oil on canvas, H. 40 x W. 30 inches, James A. Michener Art Museum. Gift of Marguerite and Gerry Lenfest with Assistance [...]