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Category: Becca Hiester, Author at Gibbes Museum of Art - Page 26 of 37
Education
Art to Go at Angel Oak Elementary School
This semester, I have been working with Megan Sweeney’s Angel Oak Elementary School classes on a project called “Going the Distance for the Arts.” It is a wonderful feeling to […]
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The Spirit of Giving
Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has. —Margaret Mead In early November, I was fortunate […]
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Artist Spotlight: Mark Catesby (1683–1749)
In conjunction with the 300th anniversary of Mark Catesby’s first voyage to the New World, the Gibbes is hosting a special exhibition of Catesby’s prints and two rare bound volumes […]
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Thanksgiving is All About the Details
Shorter days, warmer coats, and fewer leaves on the trees; these all come to mind when we think about fall and Thanksgiving. It’s a great time of year for traditions […]
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Uncovering the History of the Gibbes Rotunda Dome
In late August, I met with Gibbes staff members Zinnia Willits and Greg Jenkins, and Chris Botti from Botti Studio of Architectural Arts, Inc. to discuss the dome in the […]
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An Art on Paper Fair for Everyone
For several years I have been dreaming of hosting an art fair at the Gibbes. I could see it perfectly in my mind: booths of beautiful artwork, a festive opening […]
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Memphis Music, the King, and All the Others
Me and Elvis we were cool with the chicks We had a smooth delivery and we knew how to get our kicks Me and Elvis never worried ‘bout the cops […]
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Hurricane Who? The Gibbes is ready!
“Mariner’s Poem on Hurricanes” June too soon. July stand by. August look out you must. September remember. October all over. -Published in Weather Lore by R. Inwards in 1898 Although […]
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My Social Media Summer @GibbesArt
This summer I had the great opportunity to be involved with PR and marketing at the Gibbes Museum of Art. I’ve known for time that my interest in art would […]
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Back to School: Art Appreciation at the Gibbes
Once the school buses have parked, their exuberant passengers spill out onto Meeting Street and over the steps of the museum. We, their guides, are the first face of the […]
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