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JULY 2022
FROM THE DIRECTOR
Greetings everyone, from the University Museum and Faulkner’s Rowan Oak! As you all may doubtless recall we are fully open 12 months a year at both sites, and in these pages you’ll see the wide variety of our Summer programs and exhibitions—to which we warmly welcome you along with friends, associates, and visiting family of any age ... MORE...
NEWS FROM ROWAN OAK
LATEST AWARDS AND ACCOLADES!
- The University Museum has been chosen by the Mississippi Heritage Trust for a Heritage Award for Stewardship of Rowan Oak. Read more about the Mississippi Heritage Trust award.
NEWS FROM THE FRIENDS OF THE MUSEUM
The tenth annual Harvest Supper, hosted by the Friends of the Museum, is scheduled for 6:30 pm on Thursday, October 13, 2022. This event is held on the grounds of Rowan Oak, the historic home of Nobel Prize-winning author William Faulkner.
Friends of the Museum is fortunate to have the support of many talented Artists participating in the Harvest Supper Art Auction. This year's auction will feature work from twenty-four Artists. It is a wonderful opportunity to view and bid on some of the South's finest artist—many which reside in Mississippi. We work to have both known and emerging artists' work represented. This year's Harvest Supper Art Auction will feature returning favorites as well as a few new artists in a variety of mediums.
We hope you will join us for this year's event to celebrate art, food, music, community, and place. Admission to the event is only through sponsorship. Individual tickets to the event are not available. For more information on sponsoring the event and the art auction, visit our website harvestsupper.org.
Sponsorship deadline is August 1st!
CURRENT EXHIBITIONS
Jacob Hashimoto: The Other Sun
MARCH 22, 2022 – JULY 23, 2022
Born on September 11, 1911, John McCrady was born in Canton, Mississippi, and with few exceptions, remained a Southern artist. He lived in Oxford, MS when his father got a job as a Philosophy professor at the University. At the age of 21, McCrady attended the New Orleans School of Art’s Arts and Crafts Club. He also studied at the New York Art MORE...
Image above: The Square, 2012–1968, by John McCrady.
Jacob Hashimoto: The Other Sun
AUGUST 17, 2021 – SEPTEMBER 3, 2022
Whether it be small intricate drawings or massive hovering forms consisting of thousands of kite-like discs, Jacob Hashimoto playfully balances the dichotomies he observes in landscapes ... MORE...
Image above: The Other Sun, 2012–2019, by Jacob Hashimoto.
Theora Hamblett: Holy Symbols
JANUARY 2, 2022–DECEMBER 10, 2022
Theora Hamblett's work is often recognized for the colorful scenes of rural Mississippi or children playing games from her childhood memories series. Lesser known, however, are Hamblett’s symbolic paintings inspired, in part, by the dreams and visions she experienced during her last 25 years. Theora Hamblett: Holy Symbols showcases a range of her paintings, drawings, and MORE ...
Image above: Butterfly With Exploded Wing, 1959, by Theora Hamblett.
Immaginazioni Fantastiche: The Ancient World of Piranesi
NOVEMBER 16, 2021 – JULY 30, 2022
The Ancient World of Piranesi explores the 18th century etchings by Italian architect, archaeologist, and artist Giovanni Battista Piranesi. Using his unique genius and diverse skills he created fantastical Roman scenes that both inspired awe and assisted in his efforts to preserve and restore classical ruins. MORE...
COVID-19 STATUS UPDATE
Museum Galleries & Exhibitions are Open to All
The University of Mississippi Museum and Historic Houses follows the guidelines set by the University.
The Chancellor announced this update to campus protocols:
“Effective March 2, face coverings are required only on transportation networks and in healthcare settings such as University Health Services and University Counseling Center, regardless of vaccination status.
Face coverings are optional in all other indoor spaces, including classrooms, laboratories, studios, residence halls, libraries, dining facilities, the Student Union, Campus Recreation facilities, retail spaces, offices, conference rooms or extracurricular activities held in indoor on-campus spaces.
Faculty and staff may continue to require face coverings for visits to their private offices."
To stay up-to-date with the University’s ongoing response to the coronavirus pandemic, please visit coronavirus.olemiss.edu
FAMILIES AND CHILDREN
For Children Entering Grades 1–5:
Foodies Club Camp
July 11th-15th, 2022, 9 a.m.–noon
Food can be so inspiring we have to make art about it! This summer, we will create appetizing art inspired by food and the moments we share with others when we eat. Campers will get to plant herbs, create plate settings, and have fun with food art!
Fantastic Storytellers Camp
July 18th-22nd, 2022, 9 a.m.–noon
Do you like to tell stories? Maybe you create characters too? This week’s camp is all about telling fantastic stories through cool art. Join us in the exchange of amazing tales and a lot of art-making! We will draw inspiration from William Eggleston’s photographs and take our own pictures, learn about famous authors, create characters, and build settings for them to go on their adventures.
Live in the Landscape: Sustainability and Nature
July 25th-29th, 2022, 9 a.m.–noon
Artists have inspired and touched by nature since the beginning of time! During Live in the Landscape, we will draw inspiration from Georgia O’Keeffe, The Kunan Indian Tribe, and many more. Just like these artists and makers mentioned, we will celebrate nature and animals through art-making. We will also learn how to take care of our gorgeous landscapes and make art that inspires others to lead a sustainable lifestyle.
FOR EVERYONE
BAILEY WOODS
Bailey Woods Trail remains open from dawn until dusk daily. We ask that all trail visitors practice appropriate social distancing while enjoying this National Recreation Trail, which connects the two sites.
A CONVERSATION WITH THEORA HAMBLETT
Watch this delightful 1975 Mississippi Public Television interview of Theora Hamblett by famed famed potter, Lee McCarty.
MEMBERSHIP
Being a member provides you with the special distinction of being part of a dynamic group of supporters of the University of Mississippi Museum and Rowan Oak. Now its easier than ever to become a member or renew a current membership online!
REMINDERS AND LOOKING AHEAD
Get the Memphis Flyer at the Museum!
Available in the Museum Lobby rack, the only free distribution site in Oxford.
The Beautiful Mysterious: The Extraordinary Gaze of William Eggleston, co-published by the University Museum and University Press of Mississippi, is an examination of the life and work of William Eggleston. Widely considered to be the father of color photography, Eggleston helped establish the artistic medium and has inspired photographers and artists around the world.
