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| Now on View | March 9 - April 20, 2007 |
George Longfish, War Shirts: Born to be Free |
Internationally noted Native American artist George Longfish (Seneca/Tuscarora) is known for his mixed media paintings that explore contemporary Native issues. Longfish directed UM's Graduate Program in American Indian Art in 1972, and taught at University of California - Davis, 1973 - 2003. This exhibition featuring 35 years of Longfish's work is organized by MMAC and will travel to venues throughout the U.S. Accompanying the exhibition will be a full color catalog. Meloy and Paxson Galleries Artist's Reception: Thursday, April 5, Public Presentations by George Longfish: Tuesday, April 3, 4:15pm: Slide Lecture, UM Social Sciences Building Room 352* *Sponsored by the Jim and Jane Dew Visiting Artists' Fund |
| COMING SOON | |
digital print, 2001-2006, 47" x 61" |
Exhibition Catalog for This 56 page full-color exhibition catalog, produced by MMAC and published by The University of Montana Press contains images of all of the exhibition artworks. Catalog author Kate Morris, Ph.D. of Santa Clara University, discusses Longfish's work of the past 35 years, and MMAC Curator Manuela Well-Off-Man contributes a foreword discussing Longfish's role as Director of the UM Graduate Program in American Indian Art in 1972. The catalog will be available for purchase online and at MMAC's galleries April 3, 2007. It is funded in part by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts and the Montana Arts Council. |
| MAJOR ART LOAN TO MMAC TO BE DISPLAYED IN MANSFIELD LIBRARY | |
Wilhelm Lehmbruck, Torso of a Walking Woman, or Torso Turning, 37.5" high, conceived ca. 1914, cast in the 1920s |
Torso of a Walking Woman, by German Expressionist sculptor Wilhelm Lehmbruck Watch our newsletter and website for more information. |
DONOR HEROS |
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Bruce and Suzanne Crocker are giant heroes at the Montana Museum of Art & Culture. MMAC is deeply grateful to them for their significant and recently doubled museum building gift. They are true campaign leaders whose initial gift kicked things off for MMAC. Our heartfelt thanks to both of you, Bruce and Suzanne, for all your service to The University of Montana and the Montana Museum of Art & Culture!!! In addition to being so generous with financial resources they are generous with their time as Suzanne serves on the Museum Advisory and the UM Foundation Board of Trustees. Thank you again! |
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MEET THE MMAC STAFF - and CONGRATULATIONS, BILL! |
Bill Queen, MMAC Assistant to the Curator |
Bill Queen, MMAC Assistant to the Curator, now celebrates his 30th year at The University of Montana. Formally Assistant Director of UM's Facilities Services, Bill came to work for MMAC in 2002 when he retired from his role at Facilities Services. An able carpenter with mechanical expertise and back-of-his-hand knowledge of the UM Campus, Bill brings a myriad of practical know-how to the general operations of MMAC. "Working for the Museum has been a real trip," Bill comments. His fine craftsmanship is demonstrated in the photo to the left. Bill stands behind a portable locking tool cart that he made for use in our galleries and storage. This innovative cart alleviates some of the significant challenges the museum faces with its operations spread out among multiple locations on campus. |
ART CALLS |
The Montana Museum of Art & Culture is coordinating two calls for public art to be placed in the newly constructed UM Anderson Hall Building, which will house the School of Journalism. One art call is open to professional artists from throughout the U.S., and the other is open to professional Native American from Montana. The deadline for both art calls is April 16, 2007. For more information and proposal guidelines, follow the links below: General Art Call Coming soon: Another Art Call for Skaggs Building Addition also on the UM Campus. |
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| YOU'RE IMPORTANT TO US |
| Thanks to the support of our wonderful donors, MMAC serves as a center of interdisciplinary learning and visual exploration for The University of Montana and Montana's communities. The Museum relies on the support of individuals and welcomes gifts at all levels. If you have questions about making a gift, please contact Barbara Koostra at 406.243.2019 or museum@umontana.edu, or Ric Thomas at 406.243.5615 or email ric.thomas@mso.umt.edu. | |
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