Connections: Jim Neel & Karen Graffeo November 13, 2016 - March 19, 2017 Connections: Karen Graffeo/Jim Neel showcases two Birmingham artists whose work examines aspects of dislocation inequality, and injustice in marginalized societies. It is the fourth installment of the new Connections exhibition series which focuses on contemporary artists whose work is [...]
The Way We Were: American Paintings from the Lowe Collection Chan Gallery October 30, 2016 - February 25, 2017 Join us for the public debut of a selection of striking works from this prominent local collection, focused early 20th century oil paintings and watercolors in the American realist tradition. Director of Curatorial [...]
What's Up, Doc? The Animation Art of Chuck Jones Huth, Boeing, Salmon, Haws, and Chan Galleries October 16, 2016 - January 22, 2017 Animation director and artist Charles Martin “Chuck” Jones brought an unparalleled talent for comic invention and a flair for creating distinct, memorable characters to the art of film animation. [...]
MY HERO: Contemporary Art & Superhero Action September 11 - December 11, 2016 For decades popular culture has been fascinated by superheroes — their superhuman capabilities, their desire for truth and justice, and their ability to save the day. Their storylines have captivated many, and their images have become contemporary idols throughout [...]
Encounters: Dustin Farnsworth June 26 - October 30, 2016 The latest exhibition in this long-standing showcase for outstanding regional contemporary art focuses on intriguing three-dimensional art of this emerging North Carolina artist. Farnsworth’s hand-carved figurative sculptures encapsulate the artist’s interests in character, story, craft, mechanics, composition, empathy, and social commentary. The artist [...]
Over the Top: American Posters from World War I July 24 - October 16, 2016 During World War I, illustrated posters inspiring public support served as a primary mechanism of mass communication. Designed to rally Americans to the cause, these persuasive visual symbols employed bold graphics, strong imagery, and concise commands to [...]
Homeland: Photographs by Barry Goldwater July 10 - September 25, 2016 Through much of his life, Arizona Senator Barry Goldwater was an accomplished amateur photographer. It was a hobby he took seriously and he managed, before his death, to leave behind more than 15,000 photographs – a legacy he called his “last [...]
An American Romantic: The Art of Luigi Lucioni July 10 - September 25, 2016 American Scene artist Luigi Lucioni (1900-1988) was best known for his sharply observed paintings of Vermont hills, trees and houses, which earned him the title of that state’s painter laureate. He was also an accomplished still life and portrait artist, [...]
Frozen in Place: Southern Photographs from the Collection May 15 - August 21, 2016 As the nation’s most culturally distinct region, the American South has long been a magnet for artistic exploration and documentation. Many artists have chosen the medium of photography as a vehicle to convey their unique impressions and experiences [...]
Huntsville Photographic Society: 2016 Members’ Showcase May 15 - August 21, 2016 Don’t miss this snapshot of Huntsville’s most talented photographers. The Huntsville Photographic Society (HPS) Members’ Showcase is an annual, juried exhibition of photographs by HPS members. This year’s exhibition includes 50 photographs, both color and black and white which range in subjects [...]
