March 1, 2025 – September 14, 2025

Elizabeth Rosanna Barchus (1857-1959), “Mt. Rainer, Washington,” ca. 1905-1915, oil on canvas, 10 x 12 in. Huntsville Museum Association Purchase 2008 – Sellars Collection,2010.11 ©Artist’s Estate

From the Permanent Collection

Mark Messersmith (b. 1955), “Moonrise”, 2008, oil on canvas and mixed media. 89 x 67 x 15 ½ in. Gift of Mark Messersmith, 2011.02a-d ©Mark Messersmith

Dean Mitchell (b. 1957), “Industrial Rusting Giant,” 2021, acrylic on panel. 30 x 22 in. Museum Purchase with funds provided by the Dr. John Rison Jones, Jr. Acquisition Fund and the Susy & Robert Thurber Acquisition Fund, 2022.01 ©Dean Mitchell

The Huntsville Museum of Art is proud to present a series of exhibitions drawn from our permanent collection.

Throughout the year, we will present exhibitions that celebrate the museum’s unique strengths, showcasing works that reveal diverse facets of art and culture.

With nearly 3,000 artworks in the permanent collection, only about 3% of these pieces are on view at any time. From the Permanent Collection allows us to explore and present our collection in new and innovative ways, offering a rare opportunity for our audiences to experience the depth of these holdings.

This series of exhibitions explores captivating themes—from the beauty of natural landscapes to the evolution of contemporary art. Through these exhibitions, our visitors will encounter fresh perspectives and discover surprising connections, all while experiencing the collection anew.