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MAY 2022
NEWS FROM ROWAN OAK
April was a great month for Rowan Oak with over 1,300 visitors. Rowan Oak's newest Instagram account @dogsatrowanoak is a must follow if you're a lover of dogs and Faulkner's historic home. In April we also welcomed Matt Sawyer for his Story Made Project, which involves a wandering recording studio and series of interviews to understand how writers like William Faulkner and others have impacted people's lives. Visit storymadeproject.com for more information! We look forward to May and wish good luck to all UM students who are graduating soon. Hotty Toddy!
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
FOR EVERYONE
This summer, join us for a lunchtime lecture the First Tuesday of the month. Lunch options will be available in the lobby or brown bag your lunch!
MAY 20-21
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church
573 N. Highland, Memphis, TN 38122
Drop by our booth! We'll have a children's activity and information about our Greek and Roman collection.
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.
FRIDAY, MAY 6
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. (drop-in)
COST: FREE!
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!
A CONVERSATION WITH THEORA HAMBLETT
Watch this delightful 1975 Mississippi Public Television interview of Theora Hamblett by famed famed potter, Lee McCarty.
REMINDERS AND LOOKING AHEAD
BROWN BAG SUMMER LECTURE SERIES
TUESDAY, JUNE 7
Lecture: Preservation Tips for Your Historic House
Robert Saarnio, UM Museum Director
noon–1:00 p.m.
COST: FREE!
Upcoming:
July 5: Becoming an Art Collector: Knowing Your Collection’s Value
August 2: How to Display and Care for Your Personal Art Collection
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.
