The Huntsville Museum of Art

HOURS:
1 to 5 p.m.
Sunday

10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday

The Museum's galleries are now closed to the public on Monday. The Museum Academy will continue to hold classes and facility rental will also be available on Monday.

10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Thursday

ADMISSION:

Huntsville Museum of Art is proud to be a participating Blue Star Museum. Blue Star Museums is a partnership among Blue Star Families, the National Endowment for the Arts, and more than 700 museums in all 50 states to offer free admission to active duty military personnel and their families from Memorial Day, May 31, 2010, through Labor Day, September 6, 2010. Some of the participating museums on Art Museum Touring started May 28.

Click on the Blue Star for more information and to see all the participating museums.

Museum members and children under 6: FREE
Adults, non-members: $7.
Children (6-11): $3.
Seniors (60+), military, educators and students with a valid ID (12+): $6.
Groups of 10 or more: $5.
Thursdays from 5-8 p.m.
- All Adults: $5
- Children 6 to 11: $3

The Huntsville Museum of Art, North Alabama’s leading visual arts center, moved to its beautiful facility in Big Spring International Park in March 1998.

The nationally-accredited Museum fills its seven galleries with a variety of exhibitions throughout the year, including prestigious traveling exhibits and the work of nationally and regionally acclaimed artists. The Museum’s own 2,522-piece permanent collection also forms the basis for several exhibitions each year.

In addition, the Museum offers reception areas on the gallery level and in the Great Hall for weddings, meetings and other events. Visitors can also shop for local art in SPACE 300, Art for Today's Collector.

Named as one of the state’s “Top 10” destinations by the Alabama Bureau of Tourism and Travel, the Huntsville Museum of Art is gaining a reputation throughout the South for bringing high-caliber touring exhibitions to the region. Nearly 40,000 people visited the Museum during A Taste for Splendor: Russian Imperial and European Treasures from the Hillwood Museum. Another 23,000 visited the blockbuster exhibition Land of the Winged Horsemen: Art in Poland.

In addition to its exhibitions, the Museum offers art classes for children and adults along with special programs, lectures, and musical presentations that add extra dimensions to the art work on display.

Mission Statement:
The Huntsville Museum of Art celebrates creativity by bringing people and art together through a variety of exhibitions, events, programs, educational opportunities and arts appreciation.

Current and Upcoming Exhibitions:

Encounters: Kathy Chan
May 15 - September 12, 2010

Encounters, the Museum’s long-standing showcase for outstanding regional contemporary art, will feature the multi-faceted work of distinctive Huntsville artist Kathy Chan. The exhibition will emphasize Chan’s exquisite jewelry, comprised of precious metals, gemstones and pearls, and include examples of her painting and haute-couture fashion. The exhibition will be on view May 15 through August 16, 2010.

One of the benefits of our Encounters series is the accessibility of the artist throughout the run of the exhibition. Visitors can further engage in the exhibit by listening to our Art Talks and participating in an artist led gallery walk. Mrs. Chan will be hosting four public presentations that will allow audiences to go deeper into the exhibition experience. At the conclusion of the gallery talk series, Mrs. Chan will be offering one lucky person the chance to win a piece of her beautiful jewelry.

Encounter: Kathy Chan Programs:
These programs are free to all Museum members and $7 for nonmembers, which includes admission to the galleries.

May 16th, 2 pm – Great Hall
Opening Day Presentation by Kathy Chan. Reception in the Beck Room, hosted by the Women’s Guild.
June 6th, 2 pm – Great Hall
Many Facets of Jewelry Making and Understanding Pearls by Kathy Chan. Learn the properties of the gemstones and pearls Mrs. Chan works with, and how to select the highest quality gemstones and pearls for your jewelry. A tour of the exhibition will highlight key examples touched on during the Art Talk.
June 27th, 2 pm - Great Hall
Discovery of Silk and its Use in Fashion by Kathy Chan. Mrs. Chan explores the world of silk, the fabric of royalty. Learn how silk was discovered and the process it takes to make Mrs. Chan's haute-couture fashion: from raising a silk worm to weaving the silk! A tour of the exhibition with a focus on fashion will follow.
July 11th, 2 pm - Great Hall
The Methods of Painting & Printmaking by Kathy Chan followed by Museum tour.

In Praise of America: Selections from the Sellars Collection of Art by American Women
June 13 – August 29, 2010
Huth and Boeing Galleries

Selected from the Museum’s recent landmark acquisition of over 400 19th and 20th century works of art by American women, this exhibition presents accomplished landscapes, portraits and genre scenes that celebrate the dramatic scenery, diverse people, and distinctive spirit of our great nation. Bringing a previously unseen facet of art history to life, the Sellars Collection offers a unique opportunity to discover contributions of women artists forged during a period of struggle and little recognition. The largest public collection of its kind, many of the artists represented in the Collection studied at major academies, received accolades and awards, and pioneered the way for those who would follow.

In Praise of America features approximately 40 paintings, sculptures and works on paper, and includes engaging florals, still-lifes, portraits, genre scenes, and landscapes reflecting different regions of the United States. Highlights include Jennie Browns-combe’s engaging recreation of Dolley Madison’s Ball; Elizabeth Barchus’ dramatic depictions of Mt. Hood and Mt. Rainier; Maude Eggemeyer’s compelling rendering of a New England fisherman; and Mary Dismukes’ nostalgic landscape of a rural Mississippi farm.

In Praise of America showcases a perennially popular style and subject that is sure to be a great crowd pleaser.

Events

Classic Movies in the Park
June 18 – "The Wizard of Oz"

The Art Krewe is excited to continue one of Huntsville’s favorite summer traditions: Classic Movies in the Park. Due to the construction of the Museum’s expansion, CMIP will temporarily move to the Museum’s North Patio. Visitors are encouraged to bring comfy seating as the majority of the viewing space will be on our patio. Seating will be a bit limited this year, so come early and stake your claim! Next summer CMIP will return to the expanded west side of the Museum, also the future location of Concerts in the Park.
Follow the yellow brick road to the Huntsville Museum of Art on June 18 for a special presentation of The Wizard of Oz. This timeless silver screen treasure holds a special place in the hearts of children and adults alike. Bring your picnic basket, or order a delicious pizza to go from Pane e Vino, and enjoy Dorothy’s journey through the magical world of Oz! The movie begins at sundown (roughly 8:00pm).

Additional dates and movies to be announced later this month.

Fund-Raiser

The Huntsville Museum of Art is taking an exciting step toward expansion and future growth.

Masterpiece in the Making, The Capital Campaign for the Huntsville Museum of Art, has an $11 million goal: $8 million for facility enhancement and $3 million for endowment. With your support, we are looking forward to making our Masterpiece in the Making a reality for the Huntsville community!

Visit www.hsvmuseum.org to download floor plans for the new expansion including the Masterpiece in the Making brochure and podcast.

The Huntsville Museum of Art is excited to offer you the opportunity to purchase a personalized engraved brick to be set in beautiful Big Spring International Park in downtown Huntsville, AL.

Your gift of $150 allows us to recognize you or someone you love with your special message. This is a great opportunity to celebrate a special occasion or honor your loved ones. Your gift is 100% tax-deductible and shows your support of the Museum’s mission. Please buy a brick today and help us Bring People and Art Together. For more information, visit www.hsvmuseum.org and download a Brick Payment Form.

You may also contact the Huntsville Museum of Art if you would like more information on the Capital Campaign or would like to make a pledge – 1-800-786-9095