Lucien Abrams: Texas Impressionist
Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum
September 14 - February 14, 2014
The Panhandle ART EVENTS
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Mediterranea: American Art from the Graham D. Williford Collection
September 14, 2013 through January 18, 2014
This exhibition explores the major cultures and monuments of the Mediterranean region through the art works of American artists of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
ac-qui-si-tions: A Selection from the Past Decade
September 28, 2013 through January 19, 2014
Celebrating the museum's acquisitions over the past decade, the Old Jail Art Center will feature a selection of works highlighting the breadth and depth of this endeavor.
Anthony Sonnenberg: Time after Time after Time
September 28, 2013 through January 19, 2014
In Anthony Sonnenberg's work, he uses Baroque approaches to make objects such as encrusted taxidermy animals using detailed ornamentation like pearls, crystal, and gold leaf. The taxidermy animal was chosen for its references to man's ability to conquer nature and the "trophy's" ability to elicit a sense of sympathy and pride.
Women of the West: Gems of the Plains of Exhibition
Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum
March 1, 2013 through February 7, 2014
As part of the Panhandle-Plains Historical Museums series of exhibitions on Women of the West, Gems of the Plains will be an introspective look at women who helped shape the character of the Panhandle-Plains.
Lucien Abrams: Texas Impressionist
Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum
September 14, 2013 through February 14, 2014
Lucien Abrams (1870-1941) is the only Texas artist to be directly associated with American Impressionism. A native Kansan who moved to Texas as a child, Abrams lived and painted in France from 1894 to 1914. From 1914 until his death, Abrams maintained homes in Dallas, San Antonio, and Old Lyme, Connecticut. The exhibition is guest-curated by PPHM staff, and organized by the Old Jail Art Center in Albany.
West Texas Club Woman 1880-1950
September 11, 2013 through February 15, 2014
The American women’s club movement began in 1868 when Jane Cunningham Croly, a professional New York journalist, was denied admittance to an all-male press club event honoring Charles Dickens. In response, she formed a club for women called Sorosis, a Greek word meaning “an aggregation; a sweet flavor of many fruits.” The West Texas Club Woman 1880-1950 exhibition features club woman fashions and artifacts and presents the story Abilene women's organizations contributions to West Texas culture and education.
Journeys: Arthur Meyerson
September 14, 2013 through February 18, 2014
Arthur Meyerson is recognized as an important photographer. Since 1974, this native Texan has traveled throughout the world, creating advertising, corporate and editorial photographs, as well as fine art imagery.
American Indian Art from the Susan J. Allen Collection
Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum
October 5, 2013 through September 1, 2014
Since its inception in 1921, the Panhandle-Plains Historical Society has preserved American Indian material, cultural artifacts, and art objects. While numerous donors added to the Society's Native American collection over the previous eighty-two years, Susan J. Allen deserves special recognition because of the large amount of objects she gave and their overall high quality.
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