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MARCH 2022
FROM THE DIRECTOR
Warmest of greetings from your University of Mississippi Museum and William Faulkner’s Rowan Oak! — both museum sites are open daily and eagerly welcome your visits, and those of any friends, family, or associates you may wish to accompany or send our way. The Museum is open 10:00 a.m.– 4:00 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, and Rowan Oak those hours also, with the addition of Sundays 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. I have a degree of truncated writing opportunity this month as I share news MORE...
NEWS FROM ROWAN OAK
Rowan Oak had over 400 visitors in February, including visitors from 27 different states and 7 different countries such as Poland, Slovenia, and Iceland. Our recent Southern Studies graduate assistant, Kallye Smith, has proven to be a wonderful asset to Rowan Oak. Along with the help of Kallye and the Slavery Research Group at the University, we plan to interpret the full history of Rowan Oak even further by adding an exhibit about the eras before Faulkner: the Sheegog and Bailey era. We hope to implement this project very soon. Make sure to follow Rowan Oak on Instagram @rowanoakofficial for updates and fun Faulkner tidbits. We look forward to (hopefully) some warmer weather and even more visitors in March!
CURRENT EXHIBITIONS
Jacob Hashimoto: The Other Sun
AUGUST 17, 2021 – AUGUST 20, 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–MAY 28, 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 –SEPTEMBER 20, 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...
The Tradition of African American Quilt-Making
Southern African American quilts are one of the purest forms of southern
folk art. It is a craft handed down for generations, often done
communally, that represents family, region, and the love of its maker/s.
Born from necessity, where resources are limited, it is a way to reuse
scraps of cloth. MORE…
COVID-19 STATUS UPDATE
The University of Mississippi Museum and Historic Houses is committed to the safety of our visitors and staff through these uncertain times. The University of Mississippi requires masks to be worn indoors in academic and instructional spaces. The Museum follows the guidelines set by the University, please wear a mask when touring the Museum Galleries or Rowan Oak. The grounds of Rowan Oak and the Bailey Woods Trail are open daily from dawn until dusk. We ask that any visitors practice appropriate social distancing while on the property.
The Chancellor announced this update to campus protocols:
“Effective Monday, Feb. 14, 2022, the university will require face coverings only in instructional areas and healthcare settings, regardless of vaccination status. This includes classrooms and other academic spaces like laboratories as well as healthcare settings such as University Health Services."
The UM Museum falls under the category of academic spaces, please wear a mask when visiting our galleries.
To stay up-to-date with the University’s ongoing response to the coronavirus pandemic, please visit coronavirus.olemiss.edu
FAMILIES AND CHILDREN
THURSDAY, MARCH 31, 2022
4:15-5:15 p.m.
COST: FREE! (donations accepted)
For grades 5–8
Mark your calendar for this upcoming
Museum Milkshake Mash-ups! date:
April 28.
MODERN MARVELS
THURSDAY, MARCH 24, 2022
3:45 – 4:30 p.m.
At the Museum
COST: $5 per family for each
drop-in session
Mark your calendar for this upcoming
Mini Masters themes and date:
Color Your World on April 21.
FOR EVERYONE
FRIDAY, MARCH 4
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. (drop-in)
COST: FREE!
Mark your calendar for these upcoming
First Friday Free Sketch dates:
April 1 and May 6.
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
DOUBLE DECKER 2022
APRIL 24 and 25
The UM Museum | Rowan Oak is proud to be a presenting sponsor of this year's Double Decker thanks to Ole Miss Athletics.
MISSISSIPPI DAY 2022APRIL 9, 2022
10:00 a.m–2:00 p.m.
The Circle
Join the museum at Mississippi Day, an “open house” where members of the public, families, alumni, UM faculty and staff, and prospective students and their parents visit our Oxford campus. We'll be hosting a children's art activity and providing fun give-aways.
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.
Get the Memphis Flyer at the Museum!
Available in the Museum Lobby rack, the only free distribution site in Oxford.
