Huntsville Museum of Art

Eat, Drink & Be Merry, OPENING DAY
2024-07-02 12:00 - 17:00 UTC | AL

$5 After 5 PM
2024-07-04 17:00 - 20:00, 2024-08-01 17:00 - 20:00 | AL

Docent-Led Public Tour: CHROME: David Parrish
2024-07-04 18:00 - 19:00 | AL
Join us for a Guided Docent TourEnhance your museum experience with our engaging docent-led tours. Led by knowledgeable guides, these tours offer insightful perspectives on our exhibitions, providing enriching context and highlighting key artworks.
Meeting Location: Gather at the designated meeting point in the museum lobby.
Pricing: Docent-led tours are included with museum admission. Check our website or inquire at the front desk for current admission rates.
Tour Details: Delve deeper into the art on display as our docents share fascinating stories, offer historical background, and encourage discussions. Whether you’re a seasoned art enthusiast or a first-time visitor, our tours offer something for everyone.

No $5 After 5 PM
2024-07-11 17:00 - 20:00 | AL

Lecture and Preview Party: A Journey into Imagimation: Over 100 Years of Animation Art from Around the World
2024-07-11 18:00 - 20:00 | AL

Artsy Tots: Van Gogh Lemonades
2024-07-12 11:00 - 13:45 | AL
Artsy Tots!
Ages 2 – 3

Van Gogh Lemonades
11:00 to 11:45 a.m. and 1:00-1:45 p.m.
FREE
REGISTER NOW
Artsy Tots will introduce toddlers between the ages of 2 and 3 to art and to the museum through artful short stories, gallery play activities, and an art activity. The program helps with color recognition, fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination and more!
Artsy Tots classes are held on one Friday a month from 11:00-11:45 a.m and 1:00-1:45 p.m.. Class size is limited to 10 children and registration is required. Each class will have a unique theme. A parent/guardian is required to be present during the session. Dress for a mess!

A Journey into Imagimation, OPENING DAY
2024-07-12 12:00 - 17:00 | AL

Drop-In & CREATE Saturdays: What is on Your Plate?
2024-07-13 11:00 - 13:00 | AL
🌈 Drop-In & CREATE Saturdays: What is on Your Plate?
Create a collage by filling your plate with your favorite foods. Inspired by the Eat, Drink & Be Merry exhibition of artwork from the Museum’s permanent collection.
🕚 Time: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
📍 Where: Stender Family Interactive Education Galleries
🎉 What to Expect:
🖌️ Engaging and interactive art-making activities for families.
🌟 Spark your creativity and imagination.
🎨 Make and take home a fantastic work of art!
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Admission: FREE for parents/guardians and children!
✨ Don’t miss this chance to explore your artistic side! No reservations necessary. Join us and create memorable art together!
Proudly Sponsored by Rotary Club of Greater Huntsville and Huntsville Museum of Art Guild

For more information, visit Museum Website

$5 After 5 PM - Sandy River Ramblers
2024-07-18 17:00 - 20:00 | AL
The Sandy River Ramblers play traditional American and Celtic string band music. Reels, jigs, waltzes breakdowns, ballads.. the works! Ramblers are: Paul Turner on guitar, Pat Long on mandolin/vocals, Karen Falkowski on banjo, Nancy Richardson on fiddle, and Don Evans on fiddle.

Docent-Led Public Tour: A Journey into Imagimation
2024-07-21 14:00 - 15:00 | AL

$5 After 5 PM - Alan Little
2024-07-25 17:00 - 20:00 | AL
Alan Little, a native Huntsvillian, is a seasoned multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter who has been a dynamic presence in the Huntsville music scene since he first stepped onto the stage at sixteen. Known for his
distinctive fingerpicking style, Alan’s approach to music is deeply enriched by his extensive study of West
African drumming, which infuses his compositions with rhythmic complexity and vibrant textures. A familiar
face at local venues, Alan continues to captivate audiences with his heartfelt performances and innovative
sound. A committed advocate for local talent, Alan was also the founder of Listen Local, a quarterly singer-
songwriter showcase that highlighted local talent in a listening room environment, fostering a community
centered around music appreciation and artist support. Throughout his diverse professional career—spanning
roles as a Music Therapist, Realtor, Mortgage Loan Officer, and Technical Recruiter—the common thread has
always been his skill in making connections and connecting people, showcasing his deep commitment to
community and collaboration.

CHROME: David Parrish Lecture with Elizabeth K. Harris, Director of the Louis K. Meisel Gallery
2024-08-01 18:00 - 20:00 | AL
Join us at the museum:
$5 After 5pm
CHROME: David Parrish Presentation with
Elizabeth K. Harris,
Director of the Louis K. Meisel Gallery
on August 1st, 2024 from 6-8 PM
included with $5 After 5 PM admission.
Free for Museum members; Wine will be available for purchase.
Elizabeth K. Harris is the Director of the Louis K. Meisel Gallery in New York. She has spent the past 16 years studying and working with painters who specialize in Photorealism. She has coauthored and/or been the lead archivist on the following publications: Photorealism in the Digital Age (2013), Tom Blackwell: The Complete Paintings, 1970 – 2014 (2016), Rod Penner: Paintings, 1987-2022 (2023), Bertrand Meniel (due out in Fall 2024). She holds a BA in Art History and received a MA in Visual Arts Administration from NYU.

David Parrish (American, 1939-2021), Goldwing, 2016. Oil on canvas. 38 x 50 in. Huntsville Museum of Art, Bequest, 2023.07.07

CHROME: David Parrish
March 9-September 8, 2024 | Grisham Gallery
The work of late Huntsville-based artist David Parrish stuns with its technical virtuosity. Over the course of his decades-long career, Parrish journeyed from a concept artist for aerospace industries to an acclaimed photorealist painter. From early experimentation to the iconic portrayal of motorcycles that brought him national acclaim, these artworks from the Huntsville Museum of Art’s permanent collection trace the evolution of Parrish’s style and allow for a rare glimpse into an artist’s journey.

David Parrish (1939-2021) was a pivotal figure in the American Photorealist movement. Born and raised in Birmingham, Alabama, he moved to Huntsville in the 1960s. Parrish began painting in the early 1960s after graduating with a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Alabama. He began working as a technical illustrator and exhibit designer for the Marshall Space Flight Center. Originally hoping to be a magazine illustrator, fate led him to become a concept artist for the aerospace firm Hayes International in Huntsville, Alabama. In 1971, he left to begin a full-time career as a fine artist. Today, Parrish is internationally known for the pop culture subject matter and photorealistic detail of his paintings. Some of his most famous works include abstracted close-ups of motorcycles and glossy still-life compositions featuring iconic American entertainers like Elvis and Marilyn Monroe.
By the early 1970s, Parrish debuted in the New York scene, finding success as a first-generation photorealist. From 1973-1976, he was represented by Sidney Janis Gallery and then moved to Nancy Hoffman Gallery. Then in 1987, Parrish joined Louis K. Meisel Gallery, founded by art dealer and gallery owner Louis K. Meisel, who coined the term “Photorealism.” Together with Meisel and other photorealist artists, Parrish helped define the iconic movement. Parrish became known for painting elements of Americana. His motorcycle paintings were his early trademark, and during the late 1980s into the 1990s he painted complex, intricate porcelain still lifes of Marilyn Monroe, Elvis, and other pop culture icons. He has been exhibited widely throughout the United States and internationally, including for the first time at the Huntsville Museum of Art in 1977.
Organized by the Huntsville Museum of Art.

Thank you, Sponsors!
Artists’ Circle:
Patsy and Frank Haws
Media Sponsor:

Additional Support:
Additional Support: Huntsville Museum of Art Guild, Alabama State Council on the Arts.

$5 After 5 PM - Prevailing Winds Flute Ensemble
2024-08-08 17:00 - 20:00 | AL
August 8thWine 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.Special Musical Performances start at 5:15 p.m:Prevailing Winds Flute Ensemble &Flying on Instruments Jazz Ensemble(performing in the Great Hall)Thursday | 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.Members: Free | Non-Members: $5

Enjoy $5 admission on Thursdays from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. at the Huntsville Museum of Art. Explore the Museum’s latest exhibitions or visit favorites from the Museum collection during this after-hours event. Guests aged 21+ will be able to purchase a glass of wine from the Church Street Wine Shoppe. Special Musical Performances start at 5:15 p.m with Prevailing Winds Flute Ensemble & Flying on Instruments Jazz Ensemble performing in the Great Hall.Prevailing Winds Flute Ensemble: A community flute choir from the Huntsville-Madison-Tennessee Valley area. They perform using all members of the flute family – piccolo, flute, alto flute, bass flute, and contrabass flute (the only one in Huntsville!). This community group has been together for over 15 years. They are an inclusive, all-volunteer organization that performs locally for public events as well as paid private events. The members range from college students to retirees and include both students and many professional musicians.

Artsy Tots: Mary Blair Hot Air Balloons
2024-08-09 11:00 - 13:45 | AL
Artsy Tots!
Ages 2 – 3

Mary Blair Hot Air Balloons
11:00 to 11:45 a.m. and 1:00-1:45 p.m.
FREE
REGISTER NOW
Artsy Tots will introduce toddlers between the ages of 2 and 3 to art and to the museum through artful short stories, gallery play activities, and an art activity. The program helps with color recognition, fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination and more!
Artsy Tots classes are held on one Friday a month from 11:00-11:45 a.m and 1:00-1:45 p.m.. Class size is limited to 10 children and registration is required. Each class will have a unique theme. A parent/guardian is required to be present during the session. Dress for a mess!

Drop-In & CREATE Saturdays: Cartoon Animals!
2024-08-10 11:00 - 13:00 | AL
🌈 Drop-In & CREATE Saturdays: Cartoon Animals!
Take A Journey into Imagimation: Over a 100 Years of Animation Art from Around the World exhibition. Create your own cartoon animal with Sharpie pen and watercolor crayons.
🕚 Time: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
📍 Where: Stender Family Interactive Education Galleries
🎉 What to Expect:
🖌️ Engaging and interactive art-making activities for families.
🌟 Spark your creativity and imagination.
🎨 Make and take home a fantastic work of art!
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Admission: FREE for parents/guardians and children!
✨ Don’t miss this chance to explore your artistic side! No reservations necessary. Join us and create memorable art together!
Proudly Sponsored by Rotary Club of Greater Huntsville and Huntsville Museum of Art Guild

For more information, visit Museum Website

Docent-Led Public Tour: Eat, Drink & Be Merry
2024-08-11 14:00 - 15:00 | AL

Master Artist Workshop with Pat Banks
2024-08-15 00:00 - 2024-08-17 00:00 | AL
Pat Banks is a signature member of the Kentucky Watercolor Society, Kentucky Guild of Artists, and Craftsmen, founding member of the Gallery on Main, Richmond KY and has illustrated four children’s books. Her work is in the collection of Bristal Myers Squib, St Joseph Hospital, Baptist Health, Louisville Zoo, Appalachian Center at the University of Kentucky, Eastern Kentucky University and Union College and many other corporate and private collections. She has been a visiting artist in Ecuador, Japan, and France, and is a teaching artist with the Kentucky Arts Council, the Berea Learn Shops and other workshop venues.

Master Artist Workshop: Flora & Fauna in Watercolor with Pat Banks; pre-registration required
2024-08-15 09:00 - 2024-08-17 16:00 | AL

$5 After 5 P.M. Shane Davis
2024-08-15 17:00 - 20:00 | AL
Thursday, August 22
Shane Davis
(performing in Shields Gallery at 6 p.m.)
Wine 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Members: Free | Non-members: $5Join us for a relaxing Thursday evening at the Huntsville Museum of Art! Enjoy $5 admission from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., and explore the latest exhibitions or revisit your favorite pieces from our permanent collection.

Wine: Guests aged 21+ can purchase a glass of wine selected by Church Street Wine Shoppe, adding the perfect touch to your museum experience.
Live Music: At 6 p.m.
Shane Davis is a singer-songwriter hailing from Huntsville AL. For the past few years he has been the guitar player in Huntsville based rock group Black Market Salesmen. He has worked with Grammy nominated musician/producer Joey Huffman. Shane opened for artists such as Loretta Lynn and Crystal Gayle and was featured in international magazines Relix and Classic Rock. In 2020 Shane got a few friends together to work on solo material and recorded his self-titled album. Since then they have been performing as the Shane Davis Group. Shane’s music has been compared to Neil Young, Ryan Adams, Townes Van Sandt and The Grateful Dead.

$5 After 5 P.M. Diana Lucas
2024-08-22 17:00 - 20:00 | AL
Thursday, August 22
Diana Lucas
(performing in Shields Gallery at 6 p.m.)Wine 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Members: Free | Non-members: $5

Join us for a relaxing Thursday evening at the Huntsville Museum of Art! Enjoy $5 admission from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., and explore the latest exhibitions or revisit your favorite pieces from our permanent collection.
Wine: Guests aged 21+ can purchase a glass of wine selected by Church Street Wine Shoppe, adding the perfect touch to your museum experience.
Live Music: At 6 p.m.
Diana Lucas: A dramatic coloratura soprano who has sung at the National Cathedral in Washington DC andhas sung the Star Spangled Banner at many sports stadiums and classical venues. She also was a full Main Stage
performer in Harold Group with The Second City Los Angeles Main Stage Santa Monica. She has been cast
recently in the recurring role of Superior Court Judge Grace Winslow in the Nashville series Murder on Music
Row. Diana lives in Huntsville, Alabama with her husband and two children and loves singing for the museum
when she is not being a docent on tours.

$5 After 5 P.M. Musgrove Sessions
2024-08-29 17:00 - 20:00 | AL
Thursday, August 29
Musgrove Sessions – Old Time Music Band
(performing in Shields Gallery at 6 p.m.)
Wine 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Members: Free | Non-members: $5
Join us for a relaxing Thursday evening at the Huntsville Museum of Art! Enjoy $5 admission from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., and explore the latest exhibitions or revisit your favorite pieces from our permanent collection.
Wine: Guests aged 21+ can purchase a glass of wine selected by Church Street Wine Shoppe, adding the perfect touch to your museum experience.
Live Music: At 6 p.m.
The Musgrove Sessions are an Old Time Music Band playing many Appalachian String Music tunes. Celtic music comprises much of what they play. Fiddle tunes with claw hammer banjo, rhythm guitars and ukes make
up the little happy group.

$5 After 5 P.M. Lowery Riethmaier
2024-09-05 17:00 - 20:00 | AL
Thursday, September 5
Lowery Riethmaier
(performing in Shields Gallery at 6 p.m.)
Wine 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Members: Free | Non-members: $5
Join us for a relaxing Thursday evening at the Huntsville Museum of Art! Enjoy $5 admission from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., and explore the latest exhibitions or revisit your favorite pieces from our permanent collection.
Wine: Guests aged 21+ can purchase a glass of wine selected by Church Street Wine Shoppe, adding the perfect touch to your museum experience.
Live Music: At 6 p.m., Lowery Riethmaier has performed acoustic covers and originals in the Huntsville area for years. Often referred to as “The Man of 1,000 Songs” or “The King of Yacht Rock”, Lowery tackles several genres, including Rock, Alternative, Pop, Blues, and Funk, playing the hits in his own unique style.

Artsy Tots: Cezanne Apples
2024-09-06 11:00 - 13:45 | AL
Artsy Tots!
Ages 2 – 3

Cezanne Apples
11:00 to 11:45 a.m. and 1:00-1:45 p.m.
FREE
REGISTER NOW
Artsy Tots will introduce toddlers between the ages of 2 and 3 to art and to the museum through artful short stories, gallery play activities, and an art activity. The program helps with color recognition, fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination and more!
Artsy Tots classes are held on one Friday a month from 11:00-11:45 a.m and 1:00-1:45 p.m.. Class size is limited to 10 children and registration is required. Each class will have a unique theme. A parent/guardian is required to be present during the session. Dress for a mess!

Drop-In & CREATE Saturdays: Animals in Art
2024-09-07 11:00 - 13:00 | AL
🌈 Drop-In & CREATE Saturdays: Animals in Art
Inspired by the Buccellati: A Silver Menagerie, Highlights from the Betty Grisham Collection of Buccellati Animals exhibition, create a lion sculpture using art papers, silver crayons, and Sharpie pen.
🕚 Time: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
📍 Where: Stender Family Interactive Education Galleries
🎉 What to Expect:
🖌️ Engaging and interactive art-making activities for families.
🌟 Spark your creativity and imagination.
🎨 Make and take home a fantastic work of art!
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Admission: FREE for parents/guardians and children!
✨ Don’t miss this chance to explore your artistic side! No reservations necessary. Join us and create memorable art together!
Proudly Sponsored by Rotary Club of Greater Huntsville and Huntsville Museum of Art Guild

For more information, visit Museum Website

Docent-Led Public Tour: CHROME: David Parrish
2024-09-08 14:00 - 15:00 | Huntsville Museum of Art, 300 Church Street S.W., Huntsville, AL, 35801, United States
Join us for a Guided Docent-Led Tour. Enhance your museum experience with our engaging docent-led tours. Led by knowledgeable guides, these tours offer insightful perspectives on our exhibitions, providing enriching context and highlighting key artworks.
Meeting Location: Gather at the designated meeting point in the museum lobby.
Pricing: Docent-led tours are included with museum admission. Check our website or inquire at the front desk for current admission rates.
Tour Details: Delve deeper into the art on display as our docents share fascinating stories, offer historical background, and encourage discussions. Whether you’re a seasoned art enthusiast or a first-time visitor, our tours offer something for everyone.

$5 After 5 P.M. John Tinger
2024-09-12 17:00 - 20:00 | Huntsville Museum of Art, 300 Church Street S.W., Huntsville, AL, 35801, United States
Thursday, September 12
John Tinger
(performing in Shields Gallery at 6 p.m.)
Wine 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Members: Free | Non-members: $5
Join us for a relaxing Thursday evening at the Huntsville Museum of Art! Enjoy $5 admission from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., and explore the latest exhibitions or revisit your favorite pieces from our permanent collection.
Wine: Guests aged 21+ can purchase a glass of wine selected by Church Street Wine Shoppe, adding the perfect touch to your museum experience.
Live Music: At 6 p.m.
“To me, the beauty of John Tinger’s music lies in its visual depth, the wisdom of its texture. Each piece is a world in its own right, evoking wide open spaces, enchanted gardens, eternal waters, from which emerges the brilliant, urging voice of a seasoned storyteller. John has become an inspiration to my work as a filmmaker.”
— Chris Silber German/American screenwriter

$5 after 5 P.M. Phil Weaver
2024-09-19 17:00 - 20:00 | Huntsville Museum of Art, 300 Church Street S.W., Huntsville, AL, 35801, United States
Thursday, September 19
Phil Weaver – Classical Guitarist
(performing in Shields Gallery at 6 p.m.)
Wine 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Members: Free | Non-members: $5
Join us for a relaxing Thursday evening at the Huntsville Museum of Art! Enjoy $5 admission from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., and explore the latest exhibitions or revisit your favorite pieces from our permanent collection.
Wine: Guests aged 21+ can purchase a glass of wine selected by Church Street Wine Shoppe, adding the perfect touch to your museum experience.
Live Music: At 6 p.m.
Phil Weaver: Classical guitarist performing for over 30 years in the United States and abroad. He was the first guitarist to be awarded an individual artist’s fellowship from the Alabama State Council on the Arts, and he is also an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Music at UAH, where he directs the guitar program. He performed his European debut with solo concerts for the Nonsuch Guitar Society in London and the Old Malthouse Music Society in Sawbridgeworth. In addition to solo work, he has performed concertos with orchestra and small ensembles including instrumentalists and vocalists. His collaborations with pianist Ingrid von Spakovsky include a CD on ACA Digital that received rave reviews in Fanfare and 20th Century Guitar magazines, interviews on BBC York and Temple Public Radio, a tour of England, a New York City recital debut, and performances throughout the U.S. Their CD Consonare has been broadcasted on New York City’s NPR affiliate WNYC, WABE Atlanta, and WLRH Huntsville.

$5 after 5 P.M. Matthew Newell and Friends: Celese Kendrick, Jeremy Howe and Ellery Curtis
2024-09-26 17:00 - 20:00 | Huntsville Museum of Art, 300 Church Street S.W., Huntsville, AL, 35801, United States
Thursday, September 26
Matthew Newell and Friends: Celese Kendrick, Jeremy Howe, and Ellery Curtis (performing in Shields Gallery at 6 p.m.)Wine 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Members: Free | Non-members: $5
Join us for a relaxing Thursday evening at the Huntsville Museum of Art! Enjoy $5 admission from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., and explore the latest exhibitions or revisit your favorite pieces from our permanent collection.
Wine: Guests aged 21+ can purchase a glass of wine selected by Church Street Wine Shoppe, adding the perfect touch to your museum experience.
Live Music: At 6 p.m.

Matthew Newell: A native of Crestview, Florida and has recently returned to Huntsville, Alabama with his wife, after living in Stuttgart, Germany for the past 3 years. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Music Education from Stetson University in 2007 and a Master’s degree in Management from the Florida Institute of Technology in 2013 and was inducted into Delta Mu Delta, and Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society.
Matthew was an elementary school music teacher for three years in Pensacola, Florida. He has served as Music Director and Music Chairman for the Athens Ward, Madison Stake, and Stuttgart Germany International Ward of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. He has performed with the Pensacola Opera company, Opera Huntsville, the Huntsville Community Chorus Association, the Huntsville Christmas Festival Choir, and the Huntsville Patriotic Choir featuring the Army Materiel Command Band.

Celese Sanders: Celese Sanders is a soprano based in Huntsville. She sings any chance she gets and is currently singing with Rocket Harmony, Huntsville Community Chorus, and as a staff singer at Huntsville First United Methodist Church. She has also performed with many local organizations in opera and musical theater. Some of her most notable roles include Despina in Cosi fan tutte, Miss Pinkerton in The Old Maid and the Thief, and Fiona in Shrek. She is a blessed mother of three children who support her and make her heart happy.

Jeremy Howe is a tuba player and bass-baritone vocalist with over 30 years of professional experience performing throughout the world. During his twenty-year career as an Army Musician he performed for presidents, on National Public Radio, CNN, and in more parades and ceremonies than he can count. While serving in assignments throughout the United States and overseas, he has performed with and led a wide variety of instrumental and vocal ensembles ranging from traditional brass quintets and jazz bands to a funk-rock band “Rendezvous Groove” who was a featured ensemble at the 2011 W.C. Handy Festival in Florence, Alabama, and a barbershop quartet “7-Ball”, which won the Army-wide “Ensemble of the Year” award for 2011.

A Journey into Imagimation, CLOSING DAY
2024-09-29 12:00 - 17:00 | AL
