Ponchin Collection

The Museum’s permanent collection proudly honors the artistic legacy of two generations of celebrated French painters, Antoine Ponchin (1872-1933) and his son, Jos. Henri Ponchin (1897-1981). Their works capture the charm of Provence, the allure of North Africa, and the mystique of Indochina, showcasing a masterful use of light and color that transports viewers [...]

CHROME: David Parrish

David Parrish (American, 1939-2021), Sunrise, 1986, oil on canvas. 48 x 72 in. Huntsville Museum of Art, Museum Purchase, Funds provided by the Women’s Guild of the Huntsville Museum of Art, 1986.06 David Parrish (American, 1939-2021), The Duke & the King, 1991, oil on canvas. 73 x 109 in. Huntsville Museum [...]

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This American Life: Regionalism and American Scene Painting

Bernice Evelyn Jamieson (1898-1977), The Card Game, ca. 1940, watercolor on paper. 14 x 18 ½ in. Huntsville Museum Association Purchase, 2008 – Sellars Collection, 2011.27 ©Artist’s Estate Helen Alton Sawyer (1900-1999), Circus Wagon, ca. 1950, oil on canvas, 25 x 30 in. Huntsville Museum Association Purchase, 2008 – Sellars Collection, [...]

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Non-American, Non-European Art

The Museum’s collection brings together art from South America, Asia, Africa, and other regions around the globe, offering insight into diverse cultural traditions and artistic expressions beyond the Western world. Highlights include exquisite Japanese prints, carved African masks, and pre-Columbian pottery, as well as modern prints by renowned Latin American artists including Diego Rivera [...]

By |2024-12-23T20:22:34+00:00December 13th, 2024|Permanent Collection|0 Comments

The Artist Abroad: American Artists and the European Influence

Anna Mary Richards Brewster (1870-1952), Wharf at Volendam, 1908, oil on canvas. 20 x 30 in. Huntsville Museum Association Purchase, 2008 – Sellars Collection, 2008.05  Margaret Jordan Patterson (1867-1950), Village on the Bay, ca. 1926, watercolor on paper. 14 ¾ x 17 ¾ in. Huntsville Museum Association Purchase, 2008 – Sellars [...]

By |2024-12-11T22:35:51+00:00December 11th, 2024|New Traveling Exhibitions, Uncategorized|0 Comments

Unbound: The Visionary Women of American Art

Lilla Cabot Perry (1848-1933), Late Afternoon, Kamakura, Japan, ca. 1898-1901, oil on canvas. 10 ¼ x 17 ¾ in. Huntsville Museum Association Purchase, 2008 – Sellars Collection, 2009.43 Betty Grisham (1921-2021), Mushroom Study, ca. 1966, gouache and ink on paper. 18 x 27 ¾ in. Gift of the artist, 2001.18.02 [...]

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Extinct in the Wild: Art and the Environment

Adrian Brewer (1891-1956), Louisiana Clouds, ca. 1925-1930, oil on board. 12 ½ x 16 ½ in. Gift of Mr. Austin Gabel, 1995.02 ©Artist’s Estate Exhibition Overview:  Extinct in the Wild: Art and the Environment invites viewers into a profound exploration of humanity’s complex connection to the environment. Centered around Courtney [...]

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Festive gifts in the Museum Store

If you are looking for last-minute gifts or easy stocking fillers, this is the gift guide for you! The Museum Store has small, entertaining gifts for everyone this holiday season. For The Art Lovers  From art-inspired books and mugs to creative gifts that spark joy, we’ve got everything to make their holiday magical. The [...]

By |2024-12-10T17:39:10+00:00December 10th, 2024|Blog, Museum Store Items|0 Comments

Support the Arts

Support the Arts: Sponsor a Featured Artist in Honor of  Individual sponsorships are available for $1,000 per artwork Please contact Andrea Petroff at 256.535.4350 ext. 214 to inquire. The American Art Galleries Selection from the Huntsville Museum of Art's permanent collection with key loans from the DeMell Jacobsen Foundation, Art bridges, Toledo Museum [...]

By |2024-12-05T17:17:32+00:00December 4th, 2024|Uncategorized|0 Comments
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