The Smithsonian's traveling exhibition Black Wings: American Dreams of Flight opens at the DuSable Museum of African American History in Chicago on July 2nd. It will be on display at the museum until September 25.
"The content of the exhibition is based on the newly published book of the same title by National Air and Space Museum curator, Von Hardesty. The show will cover significant figures, events, and themes associated with African Americans in aviation and aerospace history."
Black Wings
~ Joe
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Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Thursday, June 2, 2011
Rebecca Clark ~ Bee Lines
My friend Rebecca Clark has her exhibition "Bee Lines" opening at the Hillyer Art Space in Washington, DC. Becky is the Senior Registrar, Art in Embassies Program for the US. Department of State. Her exhibition opens June 3rd and runs through the 24th.
The Hillyer Art Space is located at: 9 Hillyer Court NW, Washington,DC 20008.
Rebecca Clark: Bee Lines
"I draw inspiration from the natural world of my backyard. By observing the insects, animals, and plant life of this tiny ecosystem, I become engaged with the timeless rhythms and patterns of the earth and am reminded of my own place in the natural world. The drawings I make pay respect to this intimate universe that we share."
Becky also has pieces on exhibition at the Irvine Nature Center in Owings Mill, Maryland through July 30th.
~ Joe
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
The 22nd Annual MUSE Awards
The AAM Media and Technology Committee presents the 22nd Annual MUSE awards Sunday night in Houston.
These awards recognize outstanding achievement in museum media. Presented to institutions or independent producers which use digital media to enhance the museum experience and engage new audiences, the MUSE awards celebrate scholarship, innovation, creativity and inclusively.
This event will be held at the Hilton Americas, Lanier Ballroom from 6:00 to 8:00 PM , and is open to all attendees.
These awards recognize outstanding achievement in museum media. Presented to institutions or independent producers which use digital media to enhance the museum experience and engage new audiences, the MUSE awards celebrate scholarship, innovation, creativity and inclusively.
This event will be held at the Hilton Americas, Lanier Ballroom from 6:00 to 8:00 PM , and is open to all attendees.
To register for this event or to get more information go to AAM 2011
~ Joe
Friday, May 13, 2011
The Gallery M Squared welcomes you to Houston.
The Gallery M Squared welcomes the AAM to Houston.
The gallery features the unique works of artist John Knott with his exhibit "Unimportant Things". The Gallery is located in the old Heights Theater on W. 19th St. The artist's inspiration comes "from the tension created by the interaction of people and objects moving through the world" and he has created a very imaginative body of work.
See a preview of the exhibition in the video below.
...and while you're at the conference please stop by to visit with me in the Atlas Van Lines' booth (#1037) at the MuseumExpo.
I will also be tweeting from the show. Follow me on @joemover or at hashtag #atlas1037.
The gallery features the unique works of artist John Knott with his exhibit "Unimportant Things". The Gallery is located in the old Heights Theater on W. 19th St. The artist's inspiration comes "from the tension created by the interaction of people and objects moving through the world" and he has created a very imaginative body of work.
See a preview of the exhibition in the video below.
...and while you're at the conference please stop by to visit with me in the Atlas Van Lines' booth (#1037) at the MuseumExpo.
I will also be tweeting from the show. Follow me on @joemover or at hashtag #atlas1037.
Monday, May 2, 2011
MuseumExpo at AAM 2011
Are you planning on attending the AAM annual conference in Houston this month? If so, stop by the Atlas Van Lines' Booth at the MuseumExpo. I will be in the booth most of the exhibition hours, and I would love for you to stop by and say hello. The booth number is 1037.
Click on the link below for an online copy of the conference Advanced Program.
Advanced Program
Joe
Click on the link below for an online copy of the conference Advanced Program.
Advanced Program
Joe
Friday, April 22, 2011
The Museum of Broken Relationships
Have you ever had a broken heart? Are you going to AAM 2011 in Houston next month? There may be a connection for you. The Blaffer Art Museum, in collaboration with the American Association of Museums is presenting an exhibition from the Museum of Broken Relationships.
It won't heal your broken heart, but it will make you smile.
The Museum of Broken Relationships
Joe
It won't heal your broken heart, but it will make you smile.
The Museum of Broken Relationships
Joe
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Bruce Gugliuzza exhibits at Harmony Hall Regional Center
The exhibit Incarnation and Transformation by Bruce Gugliuzza is at the Harmony Hall Regional Center through May 21, 2011. Please stop by and visit when you are in the Fort Washington/Oxon Hill, Maryland area.
Using wood and metal as his medium, Bruce Gugliuzza produces highly finished sculptures that resemble magnified and stylized versions of microbes and plant seeds. Bruce has been a night instructor at Prince Georges Community College for over 15 years, teaching the lost wax method of bronze casting.
Fort Washington, MD 20744
; TTY 301-203-6030
Saturdays: 8 am-4 pm
Sundays: 12 noon-4 pm
~Joe
Using wood and metal as his medium, Bruce Gugliuzza produces highly finished sculptures that resemble magnified and stylized versions of microbes and plant seeds. Bruce has been a night instructor at Prince Georges Community College for over 15 years, teaching the lost wax method of bronze casting.
Harmony Hall Regional Center
10701 Livingston RoadFort Washington, MD 20744
; TTY 301-203-6030
Hours of Operation
Mondays-Fridays: 6:30 am-10 pmSaturdays: 8 am-4 pm
Sundays: 12 noon-4 pm
~Joe
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