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Following the guidance of health partners, state and national government officials, and peer institutions, we are excited to reopen with limited capacity and new safety measures.

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EXHIBITIONS

The F Word: We Mean Female!

August 21, 2020 through January 10, 2021

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Depicting the Invisible

August 20, 2020 through May 9, 2021

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Baggs McKelvey: Indigo

Through August 30, 2021

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VISIT US ONLINE. ANY TIME.

Visit us in person or enjoy #VirtualHunter online, any time.

Standing in Solidarity

We are standing with Black Lives Matter and the fight for equality and justice.

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Enjoy art activities, puzzles, coloring pages, and Zoom backgrounds inspired by art from the collection.

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Did you know that a Passport level membership gives you access to over 1,000 cultural institutions across North America? From Canada to Mexico, you’ll never run out of places to see.

1. Birmingham Museum of Art in Birmingham, AL

2. Frist Art Museum in Nashville, TN

3. High Museum of Art in Atlanta, GA

4. Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville, AR

5. Georgia O’Keeffe Museum in Santa Fe, NM

6. The Studio Museum in Harlem in New York City, NY

7. The National Museum of Women in the Arts in Washington, D.C.

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Looking for an art activity to do with your furry BFF? You’re in luck: there’s art all around Chattanooga, and we’ve built a guide just for you. So get your pup ready for a W-A-L-K and sniff out some great sculptures around town. 🐶 Link in bio!

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Our new exhibition, “Depicting the Invisible,” includes art that explores difficult subjects like war and PTSD.

One small thing you can do to help support those who suffer from PTSD is purchase Healing PTSD stamps from the United States Postal Service this fall.

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

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According to the Texas Medical Association, visiting a museum is safer than attending a backyard BBQ, working a week in an office, or going to a beach.

When you visit the Hunter, put your mask on and we’ll open the door for you. Then, you’ll either scan your digital ticket or purchase one at the desk. Our maps and self-guided tours are now digital and easy to read on your phone.

We want you to feel safe while you take in the art. And if you don’t feel comfortable leaving the house just yet, we’re still here for you 24/7 online at Virtual Hunter.

📸 @anushkarefai, Girls In Leadership

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Do you think these were painted by the same artist?

“Girl with Bird and Cage” is the oldest painting in the Hunter’s collection. Although a great deal of research has been done on the painting, little is known about the painter or sitter. Some experts have suggested that Massachusetts portrait artist Joseph Badger painted it.

🐦 Unknown, “Girl with Bird and Cage,” circa 1735-1740. Oil on canvas. Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Cash

🐿 Joseph Badger (1707/8-1765), “Rebecca Orne,” Mrs. Joseph Cabot, 1757. Worcester Art Museum, Eliza S. Paine Fund in memory of William R. and Frances T.C. Paine

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Did you know that the resources we give to teachers are also available to students doing school online this year?

We can help you organize museum tours, virtual tours, and even integrate art into your child’s curriculum. Click the bio link to get started.

#VirtualSchooling #LearnAtHome

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What has kept you busy this summer?

Museum volunteer Kin Koos started a "scarf" on April 10, vowing to keep knitting until the pandemic is over. On August 21, it measured 33 yards long. 🧶

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Dresses and vessels are often used as metaphors for the female body. Artist Beverly Semmes uses them both to further investigate her interest in feminism. Neither of these are functional or typical.

The pot is lumpy and somewhat garishly colored, and the ‘dresses’ are rather incomplete or too large. Imagine the dress or the pot as a stand in for a woman. If so, the ‘dresses’ and ‘pot’ question the idea of beauty as the major expectation of women in our society.

Beverly Semmes (b. 1958). ‘4’33”,’ 2011. Velvet, tulle and ceramic. Museum purchase.

#ThroughHerEyes #YearOfFemaleArtists #WeMeanFemale #FeministFriday

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Throwback Thursday is back! Visit this Thursday from 4-8pm for discounted rates. You’ll get to see “Indigo,” “Depicting the Invisible,” and “The F Word: We Mean Female!,” all featuring female artists.

Baggs McKelvey, “Indigo,” 2019-2020. Denim. Dimensions vary. Courtesy of the artist.

A portrait of Renoula A. Trotter from Susan J. Barron’s “Depicting the Invisible: A Portrait Series of Veterans Struggling with PTSD.” [detail] (Susan J. Barron), © Susan J. Barron, 2020

Nancy Graves (1939 - 1995), “Canoptic Prestidigitation” [detail], 1990. Lithograph printed from eighteen aluminum plates, in twenty-three colors, with chiné colle and applied cast paper piece, 11/40. Museum purchase.

#WeMeanFemale #ThroughHerEyes #YearOfFemaleArtists

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On this day 100 years ago, Tennessee became the last state to ratify the 19th amendment, granting some women the right to vote.

“The F Word: We Mean Female!” takes place this year in recognition of that victory. We’re acknowledging the women who worked for the vote, and continued to work until every woman was able to exercise that right. We’re celebrating the women who continue to work for equality today.

Visit “The F Word: We Mean Female!” to learn about female artists whose work touches on history, identity, and equality.

Carrie Mae Weems (b. 1953), “Not Manet’s Type” [detail], 2001. Photolithograph, 17/40. Museum purchase.

#WeMeanFemale #ThroughHerEyes #YearOfFemaleArtists #SuffrageCentennial

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This painting is titled “Summer in the Tennessee Valley.” What kind of fish do you think they’ll catch in this idyllic pond?

Support the local arts this fall by trading your standard license plate for an artsy one. There’s even a plate for the fishing enthusiasts. 🙂

William C. A. Frerichs (1829 - 1905), “Summer in the Tennessee Valley,” circa 1860, oil on canvas. Gift of John T. and Alice Lupton.

#TennesseeArtsCommission

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You’ve all been waiting for it: come see “The F Word: We Mean Female!” now on view!

#WeMeanFemale #FeministFriday #ThroughHerEyes #YearOfFemaleArtists

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Members, "The F Word: We Mean Female!" opens to you tomorrow! Become a member today to get access to our members-only tours.

Isabel Case Borgatta (1921 - 2017), "Jaguar Woman," 1992, grey granite, 27 1/2 × 16 × 12 inches, Gift of Francesca Borgatta, Mia Borgatta and Paola Borgatta, 2019.22, Photograph by Bruce M. White, © 2017

#WeMeanFemale

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This Wednesday, learn about artists who give voice to the invisible in our weekly Facebook Live at 2pm.

A portrait of Renoula A. Trotter from Susan J. Barron’s “Depicting the Invisible: A Portrait Series of Veterans Struggling with PTSD.” (Susan J. Barron), © Susan J. Barron, 2020

#ThroughHerEyes #YearOfFemaleArtists #ArtBreak #MuseumFromHome

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What’s happening here?

“Fold” is a grid of 96 small videos showing artist Surabhi Saraf folding laundry. In it, the artist transforms the domestic "female activity" of folding laundry into a multifaceted, complex choreographed pattern that engages the viewer. By doing this, Saraf creates layers of structure and ever-evolving patterns.

See the rest in “The F Word: We Mean Female!” which opens to the public August 21st.

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

#YearOfFemaleArtists #ThroughHerEyes #FeministFriday

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The curatorial team is hard at work getting ready for “The F Word: We Mean Female!”

Become a member to get access to virtual and gallery tours on the members-only opening, Thursday, August 20th. Link in bio ✨

Lesley Dill [born 1950], “Rise”, 2006-2007, Laminated fabric, hand-dyed cotton, paper, metal, silk, organza with cotton, Dimensions vary, Gift of Lesley Dill.

#ThroughHerEyes #YearOfFemaleArtists

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We’re so happy to see our docents back in the galleries! They’ve got their masks on and are getting ready to give gallery tours again. Visit our website to schedule a tour.

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The Hunter has been open to the public for two weeks now, and we’ve loved seeing all our visitors! Baggs McKelvey’s “Indigo” is on view now, inspired by this combine by Robert Rauschenberg.

📰 Robert Rauschenberg (1925-2008), “Opal Reunion,” 1976, mixed media combine, 6 panels. 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

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“The F Word: We Mean Female” opens two weeks from today! See artworks that are rarely on view because of their size or delicate materials, including “Rise” by Lesley Dill, a life-size installation spanning 50 feet.

Lesley Dill [born 1950], “Rise”, 2006-2007, Laminated fabric, hand-dyed cotton, paper, metal, silk, organza with cotton, Dimensions vary, Gift of Lesley Dill, 2015.6

#YearOfFemaleArtists #ThroughHerEyes #WeMeanFemale #FeministFriday

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If you visited the museum last week, you may have noticed a bit of noise (by “a bit,” we mean a lot). That’s because the exquisite “Hunter Museum Fence” by Albert Raymond Paley is moving to a new location on the museum campus. 🏗

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In this untitled painting by Clementine Hunter, the person on the left does the laundry while the one on the right stirs a kettle of food. What is on the menu and what day is it?

For people in Louisiana, the answer is obvious: red beans and rice, and Monday. Self-taught artist Clementine Hunter lived and worked on Melrose Plantation in Natchitoches, Louisiana. Originally a cotton plantation, Melrose eventually became an artist colony, hosting both writers and painters. In Louisiana, Monday was typically laundry day. Without washing machines, laundry was washed by hand, which didn’t leave much time for elaborate meals. Red beans and rice, introduced by Haitians fleeing the slave rebellion, became a quick, traditional staple.

Clementine Hunter (1886 or 1887-1988), “Untitled,” circa 1970, acrylic on panel. Museum purchase.

#ThroughHerEyes #YearOfFemaleArtists

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When many of our summer vacations have been cancelled, enjoy this flight into the Big Apple. “Metropolitan Triptych,” by Yvonne Jacquette, is a bird's eye view of three entry points to LaGuardia Airport. Jacquette has painted many similar scenes, inspired by nighttime flights over cityscapes.

Yvonne Jacquette (b. 1934), “Metropolitan Triptych,” 2005. Pastel on black paper. Museum purchase with contributions from Spectrum 2010.

#FeministFriday #ThroughHerEyes #YearOfFemaleArtists

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Join us on Facebook Live tomorrow at 2pm for an #ArtBreak! Make an art-inspired bookmark to keep track of your summer reading.

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During his lifetime, critics considered Ralph Blakelock to be America’s most famous artist. He often painted dark, mysterious landscape scenes. Some said his paintings offered a mystical experience.

Tragically, just as his artistic career set off, Blakelock experienced the onset of schizophrenia. The news media sensationalized his mental illness. It fascinated Americans, who saw a relationship between madness, genius, and divinity. This encouraged the idea that Blakelock’s paintings were mysterious and mystical visions.

Ralph Albert Blakelock (1847-1919), “Threatening Sky,” undated, oil on canvas. Gift of the Mr. and Mrs. Scott L. Probasco, Jr.

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We’re open! 🎈

It’s been a while since we’ve seen you, and we’re so excited to welcome you back. Some things have changed, so here’s what you can expect during your visit:

The Museum has new capacity limits.
Non-members are encouraged to reserve their tickets on our website.
Face masks and physical distancing are required.
Maps and guides are now on our website.
Hand sanitizer stations are available throughout the museum.
Surfaces will be cleaned and disinfected frequently.

Find out more in our highlights or on our website.

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The F Word: We Mean Female opens later this summer! This special exhibition, organized by the Hunter, will feature dozens of artworks by female artists in our collection.

Isabel Case Borgatta (1921 - 2017), "Jaguar Woman," 1992, grey granite. Dimensions: 27 1/2 × 16 × 12 inches (69.9 × 40.6 × 30.5 cm). Gift of Francesca Borgatta, Mia Borgatta and Paola Borgatta.

Amber Cowan [b. 1981]. “Diamond in Milk,” 2018. Flameworked American pressed glass, mixed media.

Loïs Mailou Jones (1905-1998), "Damballah” [DETAIL], 1980, acrylic on canvas. Museum purchase.

Vadis Turner (born 1977), "Greens Swells,” 2017. Antique quilts, ribbon and mixed media. Museum purchase.

Lesley Dill (b. 1950), "White Threaded Poem Girl," 1996. Photo silkscreen, oil paint, and thread on tea-stained silk.
Museum purchase with contributions from Spectrum 2006.

#ThroughHerEyes #YearOfFemaleArtists

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We’re opening July 23rd! (Can you tell we're excited?)

It’s been a while since we’ve seen you, and we can't wait to welcome you back. Some things have changed, so here’s what you can expect during your visit:

– The Museum has new capacity limits.
– Non-members are encouraged to reserve their tickets on our website.
– Face masks and physical distancing are required.
– Maps and guides are now on our website.
– Hand sanitizer stations are available throughout the museum.
– Surfaces will be cleaned and disinfected frequently.

Find out more in our highlights or on our website.

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We've got big news: The Hunter will open to members Thursday, July 16 and will welcome non-members July 23rd. We can’t wait to see you! 🖼️ 🎉

Some things to keep in mind for your visit:
- Visitors over the age of 5 are required to wear masks. Children ages 2-5 are strongly encouraged to wear masks. Museum staff will also be required to wear masks.
- Physical distancing from staff and other visitors is required.
- We are offering a no-touch experience when possible, including mobile maps and guides. Hand sanitizer stations are available throughout the museum and surfaces will be cleaned and disinfected frequently.
- The Museum Store will be open with capacity limits.
Visit our website for more information.

Photo by @zippydj

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Have you been tuning in to our weekly art breaks? Every Wednesday at 2pm, one of our team members gives a live art tutorial on Facebook. Activities have included finger knitting, terrarium building, and making art with food. We love to see your creations, too!

Thanks @lindapop for sharing this adorable froggie (and kiddo).

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In 2007, Radcliffe Bailey traveled to Africa to explore the roots of his heritage. In this artwork, boats, trunks, and lanterns reference journey, passage, and discovery. Piano keys scattered throughout allude to the artist’s love of music. Bailey collects these objects at flea markets, on the street, and from friends. He stores them until the right work presents itself.

“My work has one layer that is a history of a subject matter and another layer that goes on in the history of myself that goes on day-to-day.

“My family moved here (to Atlanta) in the 70’s and they were part of the first group of African Americans that were moving back to the South. And I think about migration and I think about when I first had the chance to see work that moved me, and for me that was Jacob Lawrence and his Migration Series that sparked a curiosity in me. I want that same feeling in my work. I want mystery. I want to make someone work and have conversations with children.”
– Radcliffe Bailey

🧳 Radcliffe Bailey (b. 1968). “In the Returnal,” 2007, photograph, acrylic, plant material, wax, Georgia red clay, glitter, oil stick on wood. Museum purchase.

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Three more days to vote the Hunter Best of the Best! Click the link in our bio, then scroll down to the Museum section to vote for your favorite. 😉

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Happy Independence Day!
Artist Mimi Herbert says of her work, “I have gone back and forth between pure form and the powerful American flag image; one of its strengths is how its interpretation changes in different times and contexts.”
What does the flag evoke for you today?

🇺🇲Mimi Herbert (b. 1936), "Celebration Flag," 2001-2004. Silkscreened formed acrylic, second flag series. Museum purchase.
#YearOfFemaleArtists #ThroughHerEyes #IndependenceDay #MuseumMoment

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Just before the lockdown, local poets Erika Roberts and Marcus Ellsworth visited the Hunter. They wrote and performed poetry about some of our favorite artworks in the mansion.

Last week, Erika shared some of those poems on the @glasshouselive blog, where she is the Creative Strategist. Her beautiful poetry brings out the role of art in these times as she shares her vision as a Black Creative, as a mother, and as a Chattanoogan. It’s a lovely and insightful piece of writing, and we encourage you to check it out. Link in bio.

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

Glenn Ligon (b. 1960). "Untitled (I Am Somebody)," 1991. Oil stick, gesso and graphite on wood. 80 x 30 inches. On loan from Art Bridges. On view in the Mansion.

#ArtBreak #MuseumFromHome

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We are so proud to share that our very own Aly Haugland has won the Emerging Museum Professionals Award from Tennessee Association of Museums! Aly works very hard managing memberships and development events, and she always has a smile to share. Congratulations to Aly and the other two recipients of the award.

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Many early American portraits used props and backgrounds to show the sitter’s occupation or social status. James Peale’s portrait portrays Poulson with a book in hand, revealing the sitter’s profession as a publisher. 📖 If you had your portrait painted today, what props and setting would best represent you?

James Peale (1749-1831), "Zachariah Poulson," c. 1808. Oil on canvas. Museum purchase with funds donated anonymously.

#MuseumFromHome #Portraits #ArtHistory #ArtBreak

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The preparators have been busy waxing the sculptures…. And it looks like they had a bit of fun while they were at it!

We may not be open yet, but you can still spend some quality time with our outdoor sculptures: we've set up a virtual tour for you to use virtually or as a walking tour! Link in bio.

Tag us in your photos!
#ArtBreak #MuseumMoment

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“It is important to see and be seen...to witness the communal body.” – Alicia Henry

Nashville based artist Alicia Henry’s hand-sewn and collaged works look at the complex nature of how humans see and relate to one another. While her pieces historically connect to the masking traditions of many communities in Africa, in the United States such references to masks conjure associations with clowning or White people donning blackface. In each case, the figure plays an assumed role, or hides one. By showing us the stitches that form her pieces, Henry conveys how the self is always in the process of creation.

Alicia Henry (b. 1966), "Untitled," 2014, mixed media. Museum purchase. Courtesy of the artist.

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Vote for the Hunter Museum in the @chattanooga Best of the Best!
Link in bio. 📝

Photo from Colleen Dilenschneider. @colleendilen
#Chattanooga #BestOfTheBest #HunterMuseum

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This print by Deborah Muirhead is entitled “Document.” By showing only slivers of historical documents, Muirhead blends her personal research into her family's history as part of a larger investigation into "genealogical research, African-American literature and history to create fictional narratives that investigate historical invisibility.”
Each quadrant offers only the slightest glimpse into a buried history, deeply marked by enslavement and dreams of freedom.

Today we celebrate Juneteenth, the celebration of the emancipation of the last enslaved African Americans in Texas, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was issued.

Enjoy this day: find and cherish Black joy. Fill up and recharge for the work we must all continue to do. ♥️ Deborah Muirhead (b. 1949), "Document," 2002, color intaglio and collograph from paperboard, on four joined sheets of medium weight, ivory wove paper, 12/20. Museum purchase 2004.2

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Mark Making, a Chattanooga nonprofit, has been working with artists to create cards for frontline workers. So, far, they’ve delivered about 500 cards.

We’re sharing the inspiring ways the Chattanooga arts community has come together over the past few months. #ConnectChatt @markmakingchattanooga

1. Nestor Valdes and Colleen Williams
2. Josiah Golson
3. Colleen Laliberte
4. Kim Krause
5. Layne Henderson
6. Carmen Cay
7. Jens Lewis
8. Carrie Pendergrass
9. David Riall
10. Robin Howe

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“I think images shape the world, because reality is not a fixed thing, it’s a perception, and that perception is shaped by the dominant perspective of the people of power. That’s why you can have very different truths in different households and in different parts of the world, and people go to war over these truths. The ways in which photography shapes these perceptions of the truth is massive, because it’s through these images that we learn and decide who is valuable, whose lives are worth preserving, celebrating, and protecting, and what is important.”
– Hank Willis Thomas

Because of the materials used, this picture is only revealed when a light is shone on the photograph.

To see more work by Thomas, visit @hankwillisthomas

Hank Willis Thomas (b. 1976), “Public Enemy (Black and Gold I),” 2017. Screenprint on retroflective vinyl mounted on Dibond. Museum purchase, 2019.

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The Hunter Museum stands against racism and oppression.

Though the museum remains closed, we hope to continue to be a resource for conversation, education, healing, and hope. Visit our website to see works by Black artists addressing injustice, performances by Black creatives giving voice to their experiences, and to learn about the organizations we work with to support the Black community.

Because Black Lives Matter. #MuseumsAreNotNeutral

Noel W. Anderson (b. 1982), “Hands-Up,” 2016, stretched Jacquard tapestries. Museum purchase. Courtesy of the artist. @nwandersonart

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Artist Adolph Gottlieb is famous for his abstract paintings with large circles, splatters, and smudges. But before that became his M.O., he painted in a more traditional style. That’s right: this quiet scene was painted by Gottlieb.

#MuseumFromHome #MuseumMomentOfZen ⛵️ Adolph Gottlieb (1903 - 1974), “Boats in Harbor,” 1939, gouache on paper. Gift of Brenda and Wade Brickhouse. © 2019 Adolph and Esther Gottlieb Foundation / Licensed by VAGA at Artists Rights Society (ARS), NY

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In the coming weeks, we’ll be sharing the inspiring ways the Chattanooga arts community has come together over the past months.

Photographer Reed Schick has spent time capturing portraits of his neighbors in their homes in St. Elmo.

He says: "I am a photographer living in St. Elmo, Tennessee and am currently working on a project that involves making portraits through windows. I walk around the neighborhood almost every day and have always been fascinated by the different characters and personalities of everyone’s homes. Covid-19 has created a unique challenge for photography and I want to make something beautiful amongst all the uncertainty.

All of the portraits are free and photographed through residents’ windows. I call on the phone to direct for 2-5 minutes and then go my way. Now that I have photographed over 120 homes in St. Elmo, the project is really starting to come together. The idea came to me when I was encouraged by a colleague to start creating again after having all of my work canceled for the months of March, April, and May (I freelance full-time). The support and reaction to the project has blown me away and I am extremely thankful for everyone who has participated in the project." @reed_schick
#ConnectChatt #ArtBreak

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John Hunter’s “Carnival” looks almost like a Zoom meeting, huh?
We’re going to be making artwork inspired by “Carnival” this Wednesday at 2pm on Facebook Live. Come hang out with us! 🎪 John Hunter (born 1934), [DETAIL] "Carnival," 1978, lithograph printed in transparent orange, green and purple on Arches cover buff; 22/25. Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Frederick P. Nause

#ArtBreak #ConnectChatt #MuseumFromHome #VirtualHunter

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Did you know that this statue used to stand in the entrance at Mamma Leone’s, an Italian restaurant in New York City? The well-loved restaurant in the theater district opened in 1906 and operated until 1994.
When “Ruth Gleaning” arrived at the museum, the marble was extremely discolored with grease stains from people touching it at the restaurant. The Hunter had the statue conserved, and the marble was white again.

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

#MuseumFromHome #VirtualHunter

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Thanks for the ride, @avenirmuseum! We're traveling around the world on a dream vacation, taking a pit stop in SoCal. Next stop, @winterthurmuse! 🌴 Roger Minick (b. 1944), “A & W Palms (from the Southland series),” 1975. Gelatin silver print. Museum purchase.

#MuseumVacation #MuseumFromHome

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Make a different kind of mask: this Wednesday, tune in to Facebook Live at 2pm for a paper mache mask tutorial inspired by Elizabeth Catlett’s “Singing Head.” Click the link in our bio to check it out ahead of time!

#ConnectChatt #VirtualHunter #MuseumFromHome

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Let’s play I Spy! Can you find: * 2 artworks à la René Magritte 🖼
* 2 ladders * 1 teapot * 1 mug ☕️
* 1 broom 🧹
Check our website for a new art activity with Art the Mouse! Link in bio.

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Create Your Own Terrarium this Wednesday at 2pm! Join us on Facebook live for a quick tutorial. See the last slide for our artistic inspiration. 🏞 John Kensett (1816-1872), “View at Conway,” circa 1850. Oil on panel. Museum purchase.

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Last week, some of the Hunter's outdoor sculptures took a bath! Matthew Dutton, Assistant Preparator, says, “At this point it’s really about getting any debris off the works first. I’m spraying a mild soap and water solution and we are using brushes and sponges to tackle spider webs, pollen, etc. Waxing is a whole other process that will happen later. It’s still a little cold outside for that part.” Stay tuned for pictures of that process too!

#MuseumFromHome #BehindTheScenes #BehindTheFrame

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Happy Mother’s Day to all the mamas out there! See some of the Hunter’s favorite artists with their children:
1. Elizabeth Catlett
2. Sisavanh Houghton
3. Baggs McKelvey
4. Kara Walker
Download a Mother’s Day coloring sheet too! Link in bio.
#MothersDay #FemaleArtists

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Buy or renew a membership at the Hunter Museum this month, and 10% of the fee will be donated to the Community Foundation’s Tornado Relief Fund. Link in bio.

Photo credit: @pauldaniel5010

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Julie Moos paired students from a high school class in Birmingham, Alabama. She photographed them together and called the series “Friends and Enemies.” What, if anything, can you tell about the relationship between these two students? #FeministFriday 👩🏼‍🤝‍👨🏾Julie Moos (b. 1965), “Drew and Monica (Friends and Enemies),” 1999, c-print, edition 2/2. A gift of the Unus Foundation in honor of Ella Louise Saks, August 27, 2006

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Join us on Facebook Live for virtual artful yoga! Get bendy from the comfort of your own home Wednesday at 2pm.

#ConnectChatt #ArtBreak #MuseumMomentOfZen #MuseumFromHome

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Loving this #MuseumChallenge! @elissabrodt says, “When you’re trying to reduce your grocery trips because #stayhome.” 🧺 Lilly Martin Spencer (1822-1902), "The Young Husband: First Marketing," circa 1854. Oil on canvas. Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Scott L. Probasco, Jr.

#tussenkunstenquarantaine #covidclassics #betweenartandquarantine #MuseumAtHome

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Louise Nevelson (1899-1988) was a groundbreaking American sculptor. She is known for her large, monochromatic wooden sculptures often shaped into shallow boxes. Watch the video, then comment what you find most interesting about her artwork.
#ArtBreak #MuseumFromHome #VirtualHunter #ThroughHerEyes #YearOfFemaleArtists

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Fooled you! Tromp l’oeil, a French term meaning to fool or deceive the eye, refers to a painting that tricks the viewer into thinking that the objects in it are real. Here, the still life is painted in such a way that the fruit does not appear to be real, but the oval frame does. 💐 James Sharp (1818-1897), "Untitled (Still Life with Fruits and Flowers)," 1873, oil on canvas. Museum purchase.

#ArtBreak #MuseumFromHome #MuseumMomentOfZen

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Learn to crochet -- no hook required! Join us on Facebook Live Wednesday at 2pm to learn a new crafty hobby.

#ArtBreak #MuseumFromHome #VirtualHunter #ConnectChatt

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Have you met Art? 🐭He has his very own apartment in the Hunter Museum mansion. Sometimes, he likes to sneak out and look at the artwork. He has a fun activity for you on our website! #LinkInBio

#MuseumFromHome #ArtBreak #VirtualHunter

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The Hunter acquired this signiﬁcant artwork in 1993, but it wasn’t put on view until 2019. This was mostly due to damage, dirt, and cracking paint that built up over decades. The museum recently sent the painting for conservation and restored it to what you see today. Learn about the process on our website. #LinkInBio 🏜️ Thomas Allen (1849 - 1924), "Evening Market," 1878-79, oil on canvas. Gift of Berniece and Henry Blount, Jr.

#MuseumFromHome #ArtBreak #VirtualHunter

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Artist George Cress was particularly fond of painting abstracted Appalachian landscapes. For today’s #MuseumSunshine, we thought you might enjoy these vibrant golden hues. 🌞 George Cress (1921-2008), “Ocoee Riverbend,” undated, mixed media on paper. Given to commemorate Cleve Scarbrough’s retirement and to honor George Cress’ 60th year of painting.

#MuseumFromHome #ArtBreak #VirtualHunter

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Join us on Facebook Live this Wednesday at 2pm! Museum educator Kris will walk you through an art project inspired by these artworks. Before you join us, we recommend talking a walk outside and collecting objects that catch your eye. Visit our website for more details. 🌕Paul Stankard (b. 1943), "Golden Orb Diptych," 2008, lampworked glass. Museum purchase.

#LinkInBio
#MuseumFromHome #ArtBreak #VirtualHunter

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Artist Martin Johnson Heade raised and tamed hummingbirds for more than fifty years. He proudly recounted that his tame hummingbird would perch on his ﬁnger and feed from a small bottle held by his wife. 🌴Martin Johnson Heade (1819-1904), "Thorntails, Brazil," c. 1863-65, oil on canvas. Museum purchase.

#MuseumMomentOfZen #MuseumFromHome #VirtualHunter

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Have you ever wondered what someone in a painting was thinking? What do you think Miss Olga D., the subject of this portrait, was thinking?
Tell her story using the postcard template on our website. 💌William Glackens (1870-1938), "Miss Olga D. [Detail]," 1910. Oil on canvas. Gift of the Benwood Foundation

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We heard that our friends at @reflectionriding have a new litter of American red wolf pups! Red wolves are native to the Southeast, but have lost 99.7% of their natural habitat. We want to share this painting to celebrate resilience and hope for the red wolves. Artist Kay Walkingstick is a citizen of the Cherokee Nation, who were also displaced from their homes in this region. She painted this landscape diptych titled “We’re Still Dancing.” Here’s to eight new red wolf pups — proof that the wolves are still dancing. 🐾 .
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Kay Walkingstick (b. 1935), "We’re Still Dancing / Taos Variation," 2006. Oil on wood panel, diptych. Museum purchase. #MuseumMomentOfZen #MuseumFromHome #RedWolves

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Join us on Facebook Live for an art tutorial Wednesday at 2pm! Learn how to make a cute card from the things around your home. We’ll take inspiration from artists Lesley Dill and Hung Liu. 🌸

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

Lesley Dill (b. 1950), “White Threaded Poem Girl,” 1996, photo silkscreen, oil paint, and thread on tea-stained silk. Museum purchased with contributions from Spectrum 2006.

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🎨 Instagram vs. Reality 🖌
These two paintings show two painting styles from the same era. The American style showed reality and "the essential truth." The English painting style created an ideal image of the subject. In today’s terms, you might say the English style has a ﬁlter, and the American style has #noﬁlter. Can you tell which is which?

#MuseumFromHome

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Today would have been Charles Burchfield’s 127th birthday! This painting perfectly captures his desire to “paint not what he sees in nature, but what is there.” Check our bio for an activity inspired by Burchfield: Nature Prints!

#MuseumFromHome #ConnectChatt #MuseumMomentOfZen

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Did you know that you can still explore “Southbound: Photographs of and about the New South?" Visit our website to see the exhibition and download a worksheet for the kiddos! #MySouthbound
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We miss seeing our visitors, but we still want to be here for you. So we created Virtual Hunter, a page on our website with activities, programs, and more. Check it out! We hope it offers a moment of diversion. ❤️ Picture by Katie DeLay @katiequeenoftn

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Happy Birthday, Doris Leeper! Leeper created this site-specific installation for the Hunter in 1975. She is known for her geometric art, but she was also a passionate environmentalist. In fact, Doris helped protect the longest stretch of undeveloped beach on Florida's east coast. #ThroughHerEyes #YearOfFemaleArtists

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Isadora Duncan is known as the “Mother of Modern Dance” because she embraced free-flowing movement and style. Enjoy this clip of her dance, “The Many Faces of Love” in the Hunter galleries. You can see the full performance on our Youtube channel. #FeministFriday

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Treat the kids (or yourself) to an underwater light show by visiting the #VirtualHunter (link in bio).

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Did you know that the last person to live in the mansion was actually the museum’s ﬁrst director, Russell Thornton? In 1951, the mansion was used as an art gallery and Mr. Thornton was hired as the director in 1952. He lived on the third ﬂoor of the mansion with his two Siamese cats until August 1966. #MuseumFromHome

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George L.K. Morris based this painting on a Spanish Colonial church in Tucson, Arizona. The figure in the middle is a kachina — a sacred spirit for Pueblo Native Americans. What else can you see?

Click the link in our bio for an art activity inspired by this painting! #VirtualHunter

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What a gorgeous shot from @codym268!

Tag us in the views from your window. 😉

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Caption this.

#MuseumFromHome #MuseumMomentOfZen #ArtCanHelp
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“When I am out shooting I try to be free of thought. I don’t want to be looking for an image. I try to slow down, keep my eyes open, pay attention to my surroundings. Many times the images will present themselves.”
- Jerry Siegel, “Southbound” artist

Explore “Southbound” from home at southboundproject.org
#MuseumFromHome #HunterMuseum

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Today is the First Day of Spring! What’s your favorite thing to do in Chattanooga in the spring? Even though options are limited right now, it’s still a good idea to get some fresh air. 🌿
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Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
Artist Rockwell Kent loved to travel. This painting is a scene from his honeymoon in Ireland. He and his new wife spent several months here -- in fact, the little brown building on the left was a cowshed that he converted into a studio!

#MuseumFromHome #MuseumMomentOfZen #StPatricksDay

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“Is it an actual route that someone took? I am not sure, but it very well could have been.” - “Southbound” artist Jeanine Michna-Bales, on her photographs of Underground Railroad sites

See more of her work at southboundproject.org
#MySouthbound #YearOfFemaleArtists

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TEMPORARY CLOSURE EFFECTIVE MARCH 13

In response to concerns around COVID-19, and in an effort to prioritize the health and safety of staff, visitors, and our community, the Hunter Museum has temporarily closed to the public and has cancelled or postponed our scheduled public programs until further notice. http://www.huntermuseum.org/covid-19-health-and-safety-updates

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*Update: Smithsonian Magazine Museum Day has been postponed. We will let you know when/if it is rescheduled.
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Some would say that the Hunter’s buildings themselves are art. We’d have to agree.
Visit the museum for free on Saturday, April 4 by downloading a free ticket at smithsonianmag.com/museumday. The ticket is good for you and a friend!

Picture by @holtwebbart #SmithsonianMagazine #MuseumDay

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Hunter staff Athena Buxton and Tegan O’Keefe traveled to Nashville today for Arts Advocacy Day! They joined other arts supporters from all over the state to meet with legislators to advocate for continued support for the arts. Fun Fact: Rep. Dan Howell took an art lesson with #BobRoss himself and this is his painting! (second picture)

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“I don’t live in the South and never have. . . I think, as a photographer, it’s a blessing to be free to explore that which is outside your own frame of reference.” -- Lauren Henkin, “Southbound” Artist

See “Southbound” at the Hunter through April 26. #MySouthbound #ThroughHerEyes #YearOfFemaleArtists

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Happy International Women’s Day! Here’s to the female creators, thinkers, and doers all over the world. .
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#IWD2020 #EachforEqual #ThroughHerEyes #YearOfFemaleArtists

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*Update: Smithsonian Magazine Museum Day has been postponed. We will let you know when/if it is rescheduled. .
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Some pictures from self-proclaimed #artjunkie @aislinggriffinn. Thanks for sharing, Aisling!
Visit the Hunter for free on Saturday, April 4 by downloading a ticket at smithsonianmag.com/museumday #smithsonianmagazine #museumday

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Have you visited the mansion recently? Two artworks may seem out of place: Whitfield Lovell’s "Hope" and Glenn Ligon’s "Untitled (I Am Somebody)." These modern artworks add an important voice often missing in galleries focused on traditional works.

The artists of these works have a lot in common. They're both African American, were born in the Bronx about a year apart, and use wood in their work. Yet their art is unique. What voice do each of these artworks bring to a historical space?
#OnView

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"For me, photography is about building relationships. I am enticed by portraiture because it gives me the time to develop a certain intimacy with the person I’m photographing. Much like any relationship, good portraiture is built upon an open and honest dialog. Be as forthcoming and vulnerable as the subject before you. I tend to leave behind as much as I take away.” Brandon Thibodeaux, “Southbound” Artist

Perhaps this inspiring advice from @brandonthibodeaux will inspire you with your own photography. Tag your photos #MySouthbound to be featured on our website!

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Ashley V. Blalock is an artist known for her giant, red, crocheted doilies, and she’s coming to the Hunter! We can’t wait to see her work transform the Mansion stairwell.

She’ll be speaking about her work on March 26 at 6pm. Make plans to see her!

#ThroughHerEyes #YearOfFemaleArtists

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March is National Women’s History month!
Here at the Hunter, we’re spending the whole year focusing on female artists.
We hope you’ll visit our galleries, exhibitions, installations and programs as we celebrate female artists this month and always.
Photo by @ivyandcophotography
#ThroughHerEyes #YearOfFemaleArtists
#5WomenArtists

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30 Seconds: that’s all you have to pick your favorite piece from the Smash & Grab gallery if you’re a raffle winner!
Get a sneak preview of the artworks in the raffle this year with Tracie LeSar and Kevin Lusk. They’re from the Vascular Institute of Chattanooga, one of this year’s Hunter Underground sponsors! And don’t forget to buy your raffle tickets on our website. 🎟

Photos by @caseyyo

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Need some outfit inspiration for Hunter Underground? HUG sponsor @kboutiquebykr has tons of fabulous styles! Stop by the boutique on northshore for some irresistible options. ✨

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Peek behind the scenes with Baggs McKelvey as she installs “Indigo,” a yearlong installation in the Hunter’s East Lounge. On view March 13!
@baggsmck #ThroughHerEyes #YearOfFemaleArtists

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***SOLD OUT***
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HUG might stand for Hunter Underground, but it could also stand for Hip, Up-and-coming Get-together. Who knows?
Tix on sale now. #linkinbio
Big thanks to all of our sponsors!

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This bright scene is actually a self portrait by Sister Gertrude Morgan (far left). Sister Gertrude Morgan was a self-taught artist whose work reflected her Christian faith. In 1965, she began wearing all white to symbolize her preparation to be the bride of Christ.
Do your beliefs influence your creations?
#ThroughHerEyes #YearOfFemaleArtists #MoreThanFolk

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Who are you excited to spend Valentine’s Day with? Tag them in the comments ❤️

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*** Hunter Underground 2020 is Sold Out*** .
How to Successfully Smash and Grab at Hunter Underground
Step 1: Buy lots of raffle tickets

Step 2: Cross your fingers every time a number is called

Step 3: If you hear your number, grab the best art in under 30 seconds

#linkinbio

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We are closed today due to the beautiful snow! 🌨 Tag us in your snow pictures!

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October 11	Artful Yoga with Kelsey Burke
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