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Artist Spotlight • Exhibitions
Andreas Karales’ Memories of his Father, James
How does a photograph stand the test of time? What makes it different than one taken at the same moment and place? Many people have told me that the photographs […]
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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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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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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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On the Timelessness of Art and Creativity
My name is Jessica Orcutt, and I am an assistant teacher for the wonderful children’s art camp that the Gibbes hosts each summer. I am a junior at Skidmore College […]
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What’s that you say? Acoustic Design at the Gibbes
The Gibbes Museum was built in the grand style of the Gilded Age in America when architects were designing buildings that heralded America’s status onto the world stage. As we […]
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Art Connections, Collaborations, and Community: 2012 Mary Whyte Art Educator Award
As an art educator, one of my goals is to help students identify and develop the necessary skills for a rewarding and productive career that will benefit them, their community, […]
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Artist Spotlight: Prentiss Taylor
Experience Meeting, Macedonia A.M.E., 1934 This summer a small exhibition of works by the fascinating American Scene lithographer, Prentiss Taylor, will be featured in Gallery H at the Gibbes. Born […]
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Mary Whyte: Working South
By now you have probably heard about our current Main Gallery exhibition, Mary Whyte: Working South. The exhibition has been written up in magazines, newspapers, online newsletters, and even has […]
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