Opening Day WE THE PEOPLE: Portraits of Veterans in America by Mary Whyte Sunday, June 27 | 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. View the Museum’s newest exhibition, WE THE PEOPLE: Portraits of Veterans in America by Mary Whyte. In 2010, American artist, author and teacher Mary Whyte set out on a mission to paint fifty […]
Docent-Led Public Tour: Jack Mitchell: Artists Sunday, June 27 | 2 p.m. & 3 p.m. REGISTER FOR TOUR Enjoy a public, docent-led tour of Jack Mitchell: Artists before it closes. There will be two tours, one at 2 p.m. and one at 3 p.m. The tours are included with general admission but registration is required. […]
Huntsville Armed Forces Week begins June 28. The Huntsville Museum of Art has a few special offers in store for our veterans and active members of the military. Our active military admission discount will be extended to all veterans from Tuesday, June 29 - Saturday, July 3. We invite everyone to come view WE THE […]
Cartooning: Ages 9 & Up June 28, 30, July 2 (Monday, Wednesday, Friday) | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Class is full. Jessica Nunno Develop a comic strip with your own invented characters. Learn how to draw a variety of facial expressions, animate objects, imply motion, and use background space in your story.
Easel Painting: Ages 9 & Up June 29 & July 1 (Tuesday & Thursday) | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. $70 Members | $85 Non-members Linda Ruhl REGISTER FOR CLASS Learn about color mixing, paint application, composition, and proportion. Discover the art movement of Impressionism. Media include acrylic on canvas and watercolor.
Ready, Set, Paint! Ages 5-8 June 29 & July 1 (Tuesday & Thursday) | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Class is full. Anna Sue Courtney What happens when blue meets yellow? Learn to mix colors and work with a variety of painting materials – watercolor, tempera and acrylic.
Docent-Led Public Tour: WE THE PEOPLE: Portraits of Veterans in America by Mary Whyte Thursday, July 1 | 6 p.m. REGISTER FOR TOUR Enjoy a public, docent-led tour of WE THE PEOPLE: Portraits of Veterans in America by Mary Whyte during $5 After 5. The tour is at 6 p.m. and is included with general admission, but […]
The Museum looks forward to welcoming guests and their families on Independence Day. We will have free admission and normal operating hours.
The Huntsville Museum of Art will be closed in observance of Independence Day. The museum will resume normal operation hours on Tuesday. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.
Dips, Dabs & Dots! Ages 5-8 July 6 & 8 (Tuesday & Thursday) | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. $55 Members | $70 Non-members Anna Sue Courtney REGISTER FOR CLASS Discover colors, squiggles and dots as you create paintings and mixed media collages while exploring art in the Museum galleries. Read the story The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds.
Bedazzled Jewelry Making! Ages 8-13 July 6 & 8 (Tuesday & Thursday) | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. $55 Members | $70 Non-members Jessica Nunno REGISTER FOR CLASS Create your own handmade beaded bracelets using various types of stone and wire. Multi-media materials will also be incorporated such as yarn, fabric and recycled materials to make […]
Ceramics: Handbuilding & Wheel Throwing Techniques, Ages 9 & Up July 7, 9, 12, 14, 16 (Monday, Wednesdays, Fridays) | 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Class is full. Rachel Larose Explore pinch, coil, slab construction and basic glazing methods. Wheel throwing techniques will be introduced. Space is limited to 8 students.
Virtual Studio Tour Friday, July 9 | 1 p.m. Free | Registration Required REGISTER FOR VIRTUAL TOUR Get a behind-the-scenes glimpse into Greely Myatt’s creative world via a Zoom webinar broadcast live from the artist’s studio.
Stained Glass Sun Catchers Saturday, July 10 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $85 Members | $100 Non-members Skill Level: All Melinda Ortner REGISTER FOR CLASS Learn about glass-cutting, pattern-making, copper-foiling, soldering, and construction. Create an artful sun catcher using a technique of varied shapes of glass. Materials included. Space is limited to 6 students.
CREATE Saturdays Saturday, July 10 | 11 a.m. & 1 p.m. FREE Families and children are invited to participate in a range of programs especially designed with younger visitors in mind. CREATE Saturdays offer fun, interactive art making activities for families with children ages 3 and up that will sure to spark one’s creativity! Children under […]
Closing Day Impressionist Landscapes from the Sellars Collection Sunday, July 11 | 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. Enjoy a last chance to view Impressionist Landscapes from the Sellars Collection. With the acquisition of the Sellars Collection of Art by American Women in 2008, an important holding of paintings, drawings and sculptures was added to the […]
Docent-Led Public Tour: Impressionist Landscapes from the Sellars Collection Sunday, July 11 | 2 p.m. & 3 p.m. REGISTER FOR TOUR Enjoy a public, docent-led tour of Impressionist Landscapes from the Sellars Collection on closing day. There will be two tours, one at 2 p.m. and one at 3 p.m. The tours are included with general admission […]
Things that Crawl, Wiggle & Roar: Ages 4-5 July 12, 14, 16 (Monday, Wednesday, Friday) | 10 - 11 a.m. Members: $40 | Non-Members: $55 Instructor: Anna Sue Courtney REGISTER FOR CLASS Become gallery explorers and join the safari for wild animals, insects and pets. Create fun paintings, sculptures and collages of your favorite animals […]
Spectacular Sketches! Ages 9-13 July 13 & 15 (Tuesday & Thursday) | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. $55 Members | $70 Non-members Anna Sue Courtney REGISTER FOR CLASS Spend the morning drawing at the Museum. Explore how artists use the basic elements of art –color, line, shape, and texture to create their own artwork. Media include colored […]
Spectacular Sketches! Ages 5-8 July 13 & 15 (Tuesday & Thursday) | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. $55 Members | $70 Non-members Jessica Nunno REGISTER FOR CLASS Spend the morning drawing at the Museum. Explore how artists use the basic elements of art –color, line, shape, and texture to create their own artwork. Media include colored pencil […]
Opening Day Recent Acquisitions Sunday, July 18 | 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. The Huntsville Museum of Art is pleased to present the latest version of this recurring exhibition, showcasing artworks recently added to its permanent collection within the last year. Some were purchased for the collection, while others were gifts from generous donors. Some […]
Drawing! Ages 5-7 July 19 – July 23 (Monday-Friday) | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Anna Sue Courtney Class is full. Learn new drawing skills while working from photographs, Museum exhibitions, still life objects, observation, and imagination. Explore both wet and dry media while creating a series of original black and white and color works of […]
Drawing July 20, 27, August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 (7 Tuesdays) | 6-8 p.m. Sold Out Skill Level: All Robert Bean Learn the fundamentals of drawing; looking closely, drawing what you see, and learning to use the appropriate tools. This class provides exposure to a variety of drawing media, such as pencil and conté […]
Ceramics: Wheel Throwing July 20, 27, August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 (7 Tuesdays) | 6-8 p.m. $200 Members | $215 Non-members Skill Level: All David Edwards REGISTER FOR CLASS This is a beginning class for students that are interested in learning the basic fundamentals of wheel throwing. We’ll glaze our pieces, too! Instructor demonstrations included. […]
Colored Pencil Techniques July 20, 27, August 3, 10, 17, 24 (6 Tuesdays) | 6-8 p.m. $135 Members | $150 Non-members Skill Level: All Susie Garrett REGISTER FOR CLASS Explore the world of colored pencil! Colored pencil drawing provides students the opportunity to practice color mixing and blending without the mess of paint. In this class, students will learn a […]
Studio Art Adventures: O'Keefe! Ages 5+ Saturday, July 24 | 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Parent & Child: Members: $25 | Non-Members: $35 Student Only: Members: $20 | Non-Members: $30 Jessica Nunno REGISTER FOR CLASS Be inspired by the artwork of Georgia O’Keeffe. Create a watercolor floral masterpiece.
SCULPTacular! Camp I: Ages 5-7 July 26-30 (Monday-Friday) | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Camp is full. Anna Sue Courtney Explore techniques for constructing sculptures with a variety of fun materials while exploring the basic elements of art: color, form, line, shape, space, texture, and value. Proportion and balance will be addressed through the construction process […]
SCULPTacular! Camp I: Ages 8-10 July 26-30 (Monday-Friday) | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Camp is full. Jessica Nunno Explore techniques for constructing sculptures with a variety of fun materials while exploring the basic elements of art: color, form, line, shape, space, texture, and value. Proportion and balance will be addressed through the construction process for […]
Ceramics: Wheel Throwing & Beyond July 29, August 5, 12, 19, 26, September 2, 9 (7 Thursdays) | 6-8:30 p.m. $210 Members | $225 Non-members Skill Level: All Greg Datcher REGISTER FOR CLASS Students will learn to use the potter’s wheel to make beautiful and useful clay pots. Simple forms, such as bowls and cups […]
Introduction to Oil Painting July 29, August 5, 12, 19, 26, September 2, 9 (7 Thursdays) | 6-8:30 p.m. $155 Members | $170 Non-members Skill Level: All Robert Bean REGISTER FOR CLASS An introduction to the basic materials and methods of oil painting. You will learn about the tools and principles of representational painting from […]
Pastel Painting July 31, August 7, 14, 21 (4 Saturdays) | 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $130 Members | $145 Non-members Skill Level: All Linda Ruhl REGISTER FOR CLASS Explore a thematic assortment of pastel techniques as well as color theory. Learn the underlying properties of soft and oil pastels as you work with the instructor […]