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August 3rd 2010
The Creative Impulse
Often when I tell someone that I meet where I work, they immediately tell me that they can’t “do” art, how they don’t really…
July 8th 2010
New Exhibition of Works on Paper
Like most museums, the Hunter only has about 20% of our collection on view. Many of the works we keep on view are major works by important artists. …
June 30th 2010
One Person's Trash is an Art Instructor's Treasure
It’s that time of year again; my office is filing up with newspaper, cardboard, cans, water bottles and other items that would have most people…
June 4th 2010
A Challenge Is Issued
Have you ever met anyone who has not had the joy of visiting an art museum? Believe it or not there are quite a few. A lot of these folks live right…
May 21st 2010
Summer 2010 Docent Recruitment
The Hunter Museum is looking for a few good docents. Becoming a docent is a great way to meet new people and give back to the community. Education…
May 14th 2010
Spring and Summer Exhibitions at the Hunter
It’s been another busy spring for the curatorial department at the Hunter. We recently completed installation on all of the Art in Public…
April 22nd 2010
Volunteer at the Hunter
Museum volunteers are an important part of the Hunter Museum of American Art. The primary goals of our volunteer program are to provide exciting and…
April 15th 2010
Turning Over a New Leaf
A New Leaf This week the exhibition department at the Hunter Museum has been involved in the installation of an exciting new work by artist Terry…
April 8th 2010
The Creative Impulse
Often when I tell someone that I meet where I work, they immediately tell me that they can’t “do” art, how they don’t really…
March 29th 2010
The Many Aspects of Identity
The Hunter Museum's Identity exhibit has taken qualities of personal and national identity and broken it down to five basic elements: gender, race,…
March 18th 2010
Lessons Learned Outside the College Classroom
As a college student, I know how much professors stress getting good internships before graduation. From day one, they pound it into our brains. …
January 6th 2010
Sharing Memories of Miss Mary
Miss Mary, the sculpture also known as the Fundraiser, has been off view for nearly a year. She was taken off view after being damaged during a First…
December 24th 2009
Happy Holidays!
Two photographers, one vision. The Hunter would like to wish everyone a very happy holiday. Check out the rest of the tree photos on the Hunter…
November 25th 2009
Holidays at the Hunter Begins This Weekend
Each year the holiday season brings exciting new programs and events to the Hunter. This year our traditional family event, Holidays at the Hunter,…
November 16th 2009
A Moving Experience--How Did They Do That?
As Chief Preparator, I am often asked by friends and museum visitors how some of the larger and/or more problematic pieces of sculpture in the…
November 12th 2009
Enjoy a great evening and support the Hunter
The fall seems to be a busy season for everyone with school functions, athletic events, and, of course, holiday gatherings. Here at the Hunter the…
November 9th 2009
Some Assembly Required
Normally, the artwork that you see in our galleries arrives at the museum much as it looks on display. Usually only sculpture or glass may need…
November 4th 2009
Classical Chamber Music at the Hunter
The Hunter Museum brought an old tradition back last week with the inaugural String Theory chamber museum series performance. Certainly, it was…
October 30th 2009
The Sound of Art
Music and the visual arts have blended throughout history. From organ music booming onto cathedral frescos to African drumbeats pulsating ceremonial…
September 30th 2009
Always Learning
Just a few days ago, Elise Chang with the Andy Warhol Museum came to look at our Warhol painting of Jimmy Carter. The Warhol Museum is doing a…
September 22nd 2009
Fall, it's Officially Here
I wouldn't say summer is a slow time, at least not in the Education Studios which are abuzz with summer campers, but it is a little less busy around…
September 9th 2009
Busy Summer to an Eventful Fall
As usual, it's been hectic here in the curatorial department. We've been especially busy with the Art in Public Places project. One of the four…
September 2nd 2009
An Intern's Perspective
I moved from Chicago, IL to Chattanooga, TN for an internship at the Hunter Museum of American Art during the summer of 2009. Before my work…
August 25th 2009
"Stimulus" Plan vs. "Escape" Plan
Want to stimulate your brain? In addition to crossword puzzles, Sudoku, chess and other brain boosting activities, why not add a visit to the…
August 10th 2009
Putting the Museum Visitor First
The Hunter made a shift several years ago to focus attention beyond collecting, preserving and interpreting objects to become a more visitor-centered…
August 4th 2009
Take a Trip with the Hunter Museum
In April, 19 members of the Hunter Museum set out for an exciting excursion to the beautiful city of Savannah, Ga. This trip included a weekend stay…
July 21st 2009
Tell Us What You Think--Add Your Voice to the Hunter
What do you think? We want to know what you think about the Museum and its art. The Hunter is a space for everyone to engage in a dialogue, and we…
July 15th 2009
Another Step Forward for the Hunter
Lately, a lot of my work and personal life has been managed through online portals. Most museums are moving in that direction as well, including the…
July 7th 2009
Behind the Scenes at the Hunter
Summer is in full swing at the Hunter Museum with Window on the West and Dale Chihuly’s Laguna Murano Chandelier in the temporary exhibition…
June 30th 2009
Museum Mysteries. . . What is a Condition Report?
I would like to take this opportunity to dispel one of the great mysteries of the museum registrar’s job—condition reporting. Every so…
June 22nd 2009
Working with the artists of Jellies: Living Art
One of the best things about my job as curator is getting the chance to work with artists. So, it was a particular pleasure for me to interact with…
June 19th 2009
PhotoFriday 6/19
Every week the Hunter features a photo from its Flickr group. The featured photo is selected by Flickr group members and Hunter staff. This week's…
June 15th 2009
PhotoFriday 6/12
Every week the Hunter features a photo from its Flickr group. The featured photo is selected by Flickr group members and Hunter staff. This week's…
June 5th 2009
PhotoFriday 6/5
Every week the Hunter will feature a photo from its Flickr group. The featured photo is selected by Flickr group members and Hunter staff. This…
May 29th 2009
PhotoFriday
Every week the Hunter will feature a photo from its Flickr group. The featured photo is selected by Flickr group members. This week's photo was…
May 28th 2009
More Than Just a New Exhibit
The Hunter Museum and the Tennessee Aquarium recently celebrated the opening of our joint exhibition, Jellies: Living Art. At first glance, it…
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