Artists have often turned to the beauty and mystery of the sky as sources of inspiration. From the rich blue canopy seen on a summer day to the dark, menacing look of an approaching storm, the majestic brightness of the moon and stars, or the calming effect of a peaceful sunset, the emotional pull of the heavens is a strong attraction.
An opening reception to welcome the Shakespeare First Folio display to the Huntington Museum of Art will take place on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017, from 2 to 3 p.m.
This exhibit is on a temporary break from now through Feb. 20, 2018, to accommodate the 2018 Museum Ball Presented by Cabell Huntington Hospital. We are sorry for any inconvenience.
The photography collection at the Huntington Museum of Art has grown considerably over the past two decades and now includes a number of works by noted contemporary photographers. One of the driving forces behind the growth of the collection has been an engagement with artists through the Walter Gropius Master Artist Workshop Series.
Opening reception takes place on July 29, 2017, from 5 to 7 p.m. Admission is free.
Opening reception takes place on Saturday, August 12, 2017, from 5 to 7 p.m. Admission is free. This exhibit will be accompanied by a catalog, which will be available for purchase from the Museum Shop.
Perhaps no single individual has done more to lead the Huntington Museum of Art in the growth and development of a contemporary art collection than longtime Board of Trustees member Alex Booth.