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

December 10	Sunday Studio
December 17	Artful Yoga
December 24	Museum Closed
December 24	Museum Closed
December 25	Museum Closed

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Art is for all of us!

The Hunter Museum is committed to ensuring access for everyone, regardless of your zip code or ability to pay for admission.

Beginning in January 2024, we’ll be offering FREE admission to both our permanent collection and special exhibitions every first Thursday of the month from 4-8pm during our Throwback Thursday evenings. And that’s not all: EBT cardholders and their guests will receive FREE admission to the museum.

We’re excited to partner with @artbridgesfoundation on Access for All, a transformative initiative to ensure everyone in our community has an opportunity to build their own relationship with art.

Come join us! #artbridges #art

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The art of golden hour 🌅

Where is your favorite spot in Chattanooga to enjoy the day’s last moments of sunlight?

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Drop by Sunday Studio this weekend to participate in festive art experiences for kids and families!

🌟Sunday, December 10, 2-4pm 🌟

Get into the holiday spirit with our friends from the Chattanooga Public Library, the Houston Museum, and the UTC Challenger STEM Learning Center with music and costumed dancers from Ballet Esprit’s The Nutcracker. Create your own seasonal crafts including ceramic ornaments and enjoy a sweet treat while making art with the whole family!

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.

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Gilded, our current special exhibition, features contemporary artworks, like this one, that reimagine art history classics.

Referencing Edouard Manet’s “Olympia,” Hung Liu rewrites the story by adding traditional Chinese motifs like the chicken, a symbol for luck and good fortune. Using images from archival photographs, Liu adds gold leaf to illuminate the lives of those - such as laborers, travelers, and immigrants - often neglected by historians.

Visit the Hunter to see this reimagined classic and all its intricate details in person. Click the link in bio to see and learn about Manet’s original 🔗

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Hung Liu, “Olympia Triptych,” 2015. Composition gold leaf, digital transparencies, resin, and hand-painting with lithography ink on panel; 3 parts, 41 x 15 1/2 in., 41 x 60 1/8 in., 41 x 20 in. Weatherspoon Art Museum, UNC Greensboro. Museum purchase with funds by exchange from the Gift of Dr. Lenoir C. Wright, 2018.10a-c. © Estate of Hung Liu.

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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‘Tis the season! Members get 20% off in the Hunter Museum store this month, so stop by to take care of all your gift-giving needs!

Not a member? Treat yourself to a membership and enjoy a year of complimentary admission to the Hunter’s galleries and numerous programs! A passport level membership has reciprocal benefits at more than 1,000 regional and national museums, historic houses, zoos, and botanical gardens across the country.

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Hey neighbor 👋

A collection of Rookwood Pottery is currently on loan to the Hunter from our neighbor the Houston Museum of Decorative Arts. These glazed and matte ceramics can be found in Gallery 13.

After visiting us to see them in person, make sure to check out the Houston Museum while you’re still in the Bluff View neighborhood!

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On Monday, December 4 from 5:30-7:30pm, Chattanooga’s Black professionals are invited to a celebration of community, culture, and connections.

Enjoy a golden celebration of the holidays that includes highlights from Gilded: Contemporary Artists Explore Value and Worth, a mini gilded fashion show, blues-inspired holiday music from Karen Collins & Friends featuring Dexter Bell and Marquis Dotson, and food from Mac’s Subs & Fries.

Everyone is encouraged to dress in festive holiday attire.

Click the link in bio to register ↩️

Generously sponsored by Coca-Cola Bottling United and EPB.

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

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Have an itty bitty art enthusiast in your life?

🎨Thursday, Dec 28, 10-11:30am 🎨

Join us for Art Together! Budding artists ages 3-5 and their adult caregivers are invited to squish, build and explore at the Hunter. Learn about artwork in the museum and create your own masterpiece at Art Together. Click the link in bio to 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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Learn how to transform invasive plants into a woven basket!

🧺Saturday, December 2, from 10am-2:30pm 🧺

Inspired by the woven artwork of Sarah Sense from our permanent collection, this workshop includes tips on finding invasive plants to use for weaving and the chance to create your own woven basket with pre-collected materials.

This workshop will be held at Reflection Riding - participants are invited to visit the Hunter afterward to explore our galleries (museum admission is included with program registration).

$25/person ($20/Hunter and Reflection Riding Members). Open to all ages; youth under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Register at the link in bio 🔗

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The Hunter Museum is closed today❗

We will reopen tomorrow at 10am, so stop by for some post-shopping art exploration and bring your out-of-town family members with you to show off Chattanooga’s gem of a museum!

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Do you ever stop to think about the ground you walk on?

James Nares, an artist featured in our current special exhibit Gilded, became interested in the literal ground that millions of people walk daily after moving to New York.

In her “Monuments” series, Nares pays tribute to the craftsmanship of workers whose names have long been lost (or perhaps never even known). These large-scale images were created by taking rubbings of New York’s oldest surviving sidewalks, made more than a century ago by immigrant masons.

Named after the street where each piece was created, the work is gilded to elevate the sidewalk's artistry and honor its anonymous makers. The work also recalls that historic rumor of American streets being “paved with gold,” an allusion to the literal wealth that many immigrants hoped to find here, and the value of the opportunities they sought.

More than eleven feet high by five or more across, these pieces are best seen in person - so visit the Hunter Museum!
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James Nares, “Greenwich I,” 2018. 22k gold leaf on Evolon, 132 ¾ x 55 ¾ in. Courtesy of the artist and Kasmin Gallery, New York. © James Nares, photo courtesy of the artist and Kasmin Gallery, New York.

James Nares, “Lafayette VII”, 2019. 22k gold leaf on Evolon, 149 1/2 x 68 1/2 in. Courtesy of the artist and Kasmin Gallery, New York. © James Nares, photo courtesy of the artist and Kasmin Gallery, New York.

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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Every specialty plate purchased supports the arts in Tennessee - including the Hunter Museum!

Click the link in bio to learn more and get your very own 🔗

#artsplate #TNArtsCommission

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The Hunter Museum’s East Lounge Interactive Screen won a Gold Award in the 2023 Southeastern Museums Conference (SEMC) Technology Competition!

Last year we installed this interactive screen to give our visitors a chance to create in vivid color while surrounded by the artwork in our galleries, and we love seeing the masterpieces you all leave behind.

We’re excited to announce that, in total, we received five awards: one for publication design and four for the use of technology including a gold award for gallery installations, silver awards for digital marketing and media production, and bronze awards for virtual media and posters.

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With a heavy heart, we share the news of the passing of Radcliffe Bailey.

An internationally renowned artist, Bailey’s mixed-media works explore the richness of Black history and the everyday experiences of Black Americans. The Hunter Museum is honored to have his installation "In The Returnal," 2007, in our permanent collection. To learn more about Radcliffe Bailey's artworks and legacy, please read the article linked in our bio.

He will truly be missed.

Radcliffe Bailey (1968-2023), “In The Returnal,” 2007, photograph, acrylic, plant material, wax, Georgia red clay, glitter, oil stick on wood, found objects. Museum purchase, 2007.13.

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Notice anything different in this gallery?

Visit the Hunter to check out all the recent changes in our permanent collection galleries, including updates to galleries 13, 14, & 16.

Find a new perspective in the museum with returning favorites alongside works that are on view for the very first time!

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***This event is SOLD OUT***

Enjoy a glass of wine while making your own gilded creation at Create & Sip: Creating With Gold Leaf!

🔸Thursday, Nov 16, 6-7:30pm 🔸

Hunter Manager of Outreach and Access Programs Athena Buxton will lead an exhibit tour of our current special exhibition Gilded: Contemporary Artists Explore Value and Worth, followed by a how-to on creating a collage with imitation gold leaf.

Open to anyone 21 and over. $25/adult ($20/member). Price includes all materials and one glass of wine. Register at the link in bio 🔗

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

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And that’s a wrap on #Spectrum2023! We would like to extend a huge THANK YOU to our presenting sponsor, First Horizon, and all the other, wonderful sponsors who made Spectrum possible this year.

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🪞Mirror, mirror🪞

In our current special exhibition Gilded, Summer Wheat’s “Blue Puddles (left)” is made up of figures peering into puddles of their mirrored reflections. Within the busy scene, golden bees, blades of grass, and tiny centers of wildflowers bring our attention to commonly overlooked details, highlighting the importance of appreciating the beauty and resiliency of nature.

Honoring and uplifting these details with gold leaf among the mirrored images, Wheat seems to suggest taking time for self-reflection and planting seeds for personal growth.

Reflect on the effects of gold leaf in this work and others in Gilded: Contemporary Artists Explore Value and Worth while its on view at the Hunter.
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Summer Wheat, “Blue Puddles (left),” 2021. Acrylic, gouache, and gold leaf on aluminum mesh; 68 x 141 in. Courtesy of the artist. © Summer Wheat, photo courtesy of the artist.

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

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Hurry! Bidding for the silent art auction ends tonight at 9pm. Click the link in bio to bid on one of these pieces and add something new to your collection.

Spectrum is the Hunter Museum’s largest annual fundraiser, providing funds for the Hunter to serve our community with exceptional art exhibitions, enriching educational programs, and unforgettable experiences!

#Spectrum2023 #HunterMuseum #HunterMuseumofAmericanArt

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We’ve got art for all ages at the Hunter this Sunday, Nov 12, from 2-4pm!

🎨Sunday Studio:

Enjoy drop-in art experiences for the whole family and create your own artwork inspired by our 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.

🖼️Teen Workshop:

Explore a range of drawing techniques and connect with the Hunter’s collection during this free, teen-only workshop. Bring your own sketchbook or use the Hunter’s art materials. Click the link in bio to register 🔗

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Heads up! This week, our Spectrum Silent Auction and Gala will take place on Thursday, Nov 9 and Saturday, Nov 11. To prepare for these events, the museum will close at 2pm on those days.

If you’re in the market for a new work of art, check out the Spectrum online auction, featuring an array of paintings, photography, and more.

Click the link in bio to view the artworks and place your bid. You can also stop by the museum to see the artworks in person - no admission required!

#Spectrum2023 #HunterMuseum #HunterMuseumofAmericanArt

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Let the bidding begin!

The Spectrum Silent Auction is now open until Thursday, November 9 at 9pm.

Grab your ticket to the Silent Auction while you still can to spend the evening surrounded by art and bidding to take home a masterpiece. Unable to attend? No worries - you don’t have to be present to participate, so click the link in bio to register and join in the fun from anywhere!

All the auction items are even more spectacular in person. Beginning on Saturday, November 4, stop by the museum (no admission required) to check out the auction art up close! Just let the front desk know you are there to peruse the Spectrum artwork.

Artwork in order of appearance:
1. Steve Hough, “Fusion,” 2022
2. Anjali Srinivasan, “Pyrite,” 2021
3. Daniel Lai, “Dreaming of a Better Tomorrow,” 2022
4. Olivia Bonilla, “Mud Pie, Sherbert,” 2023
5. Ashley Doggett, “Blackened” 2017
6. Berto, “Purusha,” 2023
7. Julian Martinez, “Looking for Creativity,” 2023
8. Jackie Tileston, “Hyperspatial Episode,” 2019
9. Sisavanh Phouthavong, “Xiang Khoung: Splinters Before Impact,” 2023
10. Mario Soria, “Vostok - 1 Night Swimmer,” 2023

#Spectrum2023 #HunterMuseum #HunterMuseumofAmericanArt

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⭐️Tomorrow is Throwback Thursday! ⭐️

Visit the Hunter from 4-8pm to see our permanent collection for FREE and our special exhibition “Gilded: Contemporary Artists Explore Value and Worth” for only $5. As always, members and youth 17 and under are free.

We’re always excited to see you here at the Hunter!

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Dark shadows and an ominous glow.. happy spooky season 🎃

Ralph Albert Blakelock (1847-1919), “Threatening Sky,” undated, oil on canvas. Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Scott L Probasco, Jr., 1987.21.

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Both the Spectrum silent and live auctions feature artworks by local Chattanooga artists. Click the link in bio to support these local artists by adding them to your collection!

1. Laura Roebuck, “Saint,” 2022
2. Scott Hill, “Tornado,” 2023
3. Timur Akhriev, “Princess,” 2023
4.Emerald Estock, “Castle Window,” 2023
5. Nathan Lassiter, “Sleeping Siren,” 2022
6. Austin Center “PRIMARY I,” 2021
7. Linda Kerlin, ,”Colors of Sequatchie Valley,” 2022
8. Russell Whiting, “Angel,” 2023

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How can art shed light on the issues around us?

Gilded exhibition featured artist Titus Kaphar, who had been separated from his father since high school, decided in 2011 to look for his father's prison records. Finding 99 Black men with the same name as his father, Jerome, he discovered the high numbers of Black men in the US prison system.

Using art to fight social injustice, Kaphar made portraits of many of the Jeromes, painting each face on a panel covered in gold leaf and then dipping them in tar to various depths. The two mediums create a clear difference with the tar signaling the invisibility of their lives spent in prison and the gold leaf representing value, recognizing these men as subjects of our attention.

Learn more about how contemporary artists use gilding to make strong statements and come see these works in our special exhibition “Gilded,” on view now.
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1.Titus Kaphar, “Jerome XLVIII,” 2015. Oil, gold leaf, and tar on panel; 10 x 7 1/4 x 1 1/8 in. Rennie Collection, Vancouver. © Titus Kaphar, photo courtesy of the artist and Rennie Collection, Vancouver.
2. “Jerome XLIII,” 2015.
3. “Jerome XLIX,” 2015.

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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Ever wonder how art is chosen for the Spectrum silent and live auctions?

The Art Selection Committee, chaired this year by Allison and Marc Cromie, has traveled to Atlanta, Charleston, Nashville, and Chicago, as well as around Chattanooga, to handpick stunning artwork that appeals to a variety of tastes and price points.

Remember - you don't have to attend Spectrum to participate in the auction! You can register and bid from anywhere. Click the link in bio to preview the artwork 🔗

A huge thank you to all members of the Spectrum Art Selection Committee, Jimmy Adams & Jay Floyd, Alexis & Barry Bogo, Amanda & Ben Frank, Georgia & Johnny O’Brien, Cory & Todd Phillips, and especially the 2023 Chairs, the Cromies, for all that they do to support the Hunter Museum!

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**This event is SOLD OUT**

Join us for a paddle under the full moon 🌚

✨Saturday, October 28, 7-10pm ✨

Learn about artworks at the Hunter that were inspired by the moon and get a chance to photograph in the moonlight on this round-trip canoe excursion that launches from Reflection Riding.

$35/person ($30/Hunter and Reflection Riding Members); Must be 16 or older. Limited spots available.

For more information and registration, click the link in bio 🔗

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On our last #MotivationMonday post, you all shared your favorite inspirational art quotes! Here are a few of them to keep you motivated today:

"If you hear a voice within you say ‘you cannot paint,’ then by all means paint and that voice will be silenced.”
- Vincent Van Gogh

“No matter how individual we humans are, we are a composite of everything we are aware of. We are a mirror of our times.” - Louise Nevelson

“I do not want art for a few; any more than education for a few; or freedom for a few.” - William Morris

Comment below to let us know your favorite art quote!

#MotivationMonday #HunterMusuem #HunterMuseumofAmericanArt

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Check out the auction art for #Spectrum2023 online!

Pick out your favorites before the auctions so you are ready to bid! These incredible pieces are only a few of many options in both the silent and live auctions.

To bid in person, get your tickets to the silent and live auctions while you still can! If you can’t make it to either event, don’t worry, you can still bid on the art in both auctions without a ticket.

Click the link in bio to preview all the art and purchase your ticket today! Anyone can bid from anywhere when bidding opens November 3rd.

Live:
1. Art Shay, “Dolly Parton,” 1976, printed c. 2015
2. Richard Heinsohn, “Chinatown,” 2016
3. Mia Bergeron, “Kanthaka,” 2023

Silent:
4. Gwen Wong, “Whirrs,” 2023
5. Mária Švarbová, “Tree II, Red Pool,” 2017

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Let’s Make Art Together!

Itty bitty artists ages 3-5 and their adult caregivers are invited to squish, build and explore at the Hunter.

🎨Thursday, Oct 26, 10-11:30am 🎨

Learn about artwork in the museum and create your own masterpiece at Art Together. Click the link in bio to 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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Take home a stunning art book to remember your visit to the Hunter Museum!

These art books feature the following artists who all have work currently on view at the Hunter (listed in order of appearance):

1. Alyson Shotz
2. Amy Pleasant
3. Lesley Dill
4. Gajin Fujita
5. Richard Hunt

Find these books and much more in the museum store. As a member, enjoy 10% off ✨

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👀 Have you seen this?

On view for the first time, this Adelia Lutz painting joined the Hunter’s permanent collection just last year!

In the late 1800s, Lutz was influential in the art scene of Knoxville, TN. Westwood, the house that was both her home and painting studio, is now on the National Register of Historic Places and can still be visited today!

Find Lutz’ painting in Gallery 8, which has been recently refreshed to offer a new perspective on art from our region.

Adelia Armstrong Lutz (1859 - 1931), “Untitled (roses),” circa 1900, oil on canvas. Given by Robert F. and Diana C. Samples from their private collection and in Honor of Todd Morgan, former Executive Director of Knox Heritage located in Historic Westwood, Adelia Lutz's Knoxville Home and Studio, 2022.48.

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Get ready for an evening of poetry and dance at Vision + Verse!

➡️Thursday, Oct 19, 6-7:30pm ⬅️

Inspired by our current special exhibition Gilded: Contemporary Artists Explore Value and Worth, this performance and dialogue by poet Erika Roberts and dancers Damien Kyle and Crystal Newsom will combine the traditions of JUBA dance and elements from the exhibit.

Free and open to all.

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

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Take it easy this weekend at the Hunter Museum:

🎨Soothe your senses at Sensory Studio on Saturday from 11am-12pm. Create monochromatic paintings in this beginner-friendly class designed for adults and teens with sensory sensitivities. Prices and registration linked in bio 🔗

🧘Find your inner peace at Artful Yoga on Sunday from 1:30-3pm. All levels of experience are welcome - just bring your own mat! Your $5 donation supports the Hunter’s educational programs.

🖼️Treat yourself with art and wander the galleries all weekend long!

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Wrap up Hispanic Heritage Month by celebrating artists with Hispanic identities and backgrounds featured in our current special exhibition Gilded: Contemporary Artists Explore Value and Worth.

Larissa Bates, raised between Vermont and Vara Blanca, Costa Rica, presents her personal story along with larger histories of cross-cultural encounters in her works.

In “Grooming after Mexican Biombo 17th Century,” Bates scatters depictions of female family members throughout a busy scene of rain clouds, water, and tropical flora. Among the flowers is a smiling daffodil, recalling Caribbean author Jamaica Kincaid’s writing about her disdain for the colonial school curriculum that required her to memorize a British poem celebrating this European plant.

Visit the Hunter to see these works in person and take in all the intricate, glittering details, including gilded linework and mother-of-pearl fragments, that will have you leaning in for a closer look.
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Larissa Bates, “Grooming after Mexican Biombo 17th Century,” 2019. Gouache, ink, mother of pearl, and 22k gold leaf on panel; two parts, 24 x 36 in. each. Courtesy of the artist and Monya Rowe Gallery, New York. © Larissa Bates, photo by David Bates, courtesy of the artist and Monya Rowe Gallery, New York.

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

#HispanicHeritageMonth #Gilded #HunterMuseum #HunterMuseumofAmericanArt

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Get ready for glitz and glam!

⭐Thursday, October 12, 6-7pm⭐

Inspired by artworks and artists in our special exhibition Gilded: Contemporary Artists Explore Value and Worth, this gilded fashion show features local models of color styled by Chery Jordan and a conversation about themes in the exhibit.

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

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

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The Hunter Museum is proud to be an ArtsBuild Community Arts Partner!

For over 50 years, ArtsBuild has invested in arts organizations, arts programs and arts education. When you donate to ArtsBuild, you are supporting Chattanooga's creative community!

Learn more at artsbuild.com/donate

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Join us for Spectrum 2023, Gilded Edition!

Chaired this year by Nicole and Bo Watson and presented for over 20 years by First Horizon, Spectrum features two memorable events: a cocktail party and lively silent art auction on Thursday, November 9th and an elegant black-tie, seated dinner with an exciting live art auction on Saturday the 11th. Both events include opportunities to add to your art collection while supporting the museum.

Tickets are now on sale and going fast! Click the link in bio to secure your spot 🔗

Even if you can’t attend either event, you can still participate in the auction! Stay tuned because auction art will be available for preview soon.

#Spectrum2023 #HunterMuseum #HunterMuseumofAmericanArt

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This Sunday is Family Fun Day!

✏️Sunday, October 8, 2-4pm 🖍️

Enjoy art making, live performances and more inspired by our current special exhibition Gilded: Contemporary Artists Explore Value and Worth.

Spend the afternoon dancing to live local Latinx music, crafting with our friends from the Chattanooga Public Library, the UTC Challenger STEM Learning Center, and the Houston Museum, sipping on Penny’s Lemonade, and munching on fresh baked goods from Carving Rock Kitchen (cash or card accepted).

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.

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

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In 2013, the Hunter Museum organized Whitfield Lovell’s exhibition Deep River.

Originally commissioned by the Hunter as a site-specific work for our gallery, Deep River is a multimedia space inspired by Chattanooga history.

Before creating the exhibition, Lovell spent time researching in our area and was inspired by “Camp Contraband," a Union encampment in Chattanooga that became a safe haven for freedom seekers. Since the camp was located on the north shore of the Tennessee River, Lovell’s Deep River honors the memory of the many souls who sought freedom by making the perilous journey across the river.

After debuting at the Hunter, this exhibition toured the country in 2013-14. Now, it is touring again alongside another exhibit by Lovell as Whitfield Lovell: Passages.

To learn more about Deep River, visit the "Past Exhibitions" page on our website! Link in bio 🔗

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Experience Gilded from the perspective of one of the artists featured in the exhibit!

Join us for a talk by Angela Fraleigh and learn more about her artwork, including the piece on view in the Gilded exhibition, as well as her inspiration and artistic process.

✨Thursday, October 5, 6-7pm ✨

General admission is $5 as part of Throwback Thursday; as always, members and youth 17 & under are free.

Art Wise programs are generously supported by Martha Mackey.

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

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On Monday, October 2nd from 5:30-7:30pm, Chattanooga’s Black professionals are invited to a celebration of community, culture, and connections.

Enjoy an exploration of the work of Black artists included in our newest exhibit Gilded, music from Joshua T. Allen, a performance by vocalists Kimmie J Soul and Sonya Henry accompanied by Marcia Smith, and delicious desserts from Chattanooga Bread Puddings.

In keeping with the "Gilded" theme, everyone is encouraged to deck out in golden colors.

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

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

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An ode to women… and a chance to meet the artist!

Angela Fraleigh’s “These things are your becoming” defies a tale as old as time: women being shown as objects for the male gaze. In this large-scale painting based on French artist Simon Vouet’s 1633 painting “Lot and His Daughters,” Fraleigh gives power back to the women that have come before her.

In Fraleigh’s work, Lot, the father, is removed from the painting, leaving the sisters gazing at each other. The daughters are now living for themselves and each other, floating in a world of their own, supported by gilded flowers and leaves.

Learn more about this work and the exhibit Gilded: Contemporary Artists Explore Value and Worth during an Art Wise presentation with the artist Angela Fraleigh.

✨Thursday, October 5, 6-7pm ✨

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Angela Fraleigh, “These things are your becoming,” 2014. Oil, 23k gold leaf, metal leaf, and galkyd on canvas; 67 x 90 in. Courtesy of the artist. © Angela Fraleigh, photo by Ken EK, courtesy of the artist.

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

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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!

#HunterMuseum #HunterMuseumofAmericanArt

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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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*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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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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