Rebels with a Cause

Rebels With a Cause presents a captivating selection of paintings, drawings, and sculptures from The Huntsville Museum of Art’s celebrated Sellars Collection of Art by American Women. This collection spotlights over 200 remarkable female artists who were active between the mid-19th and mid-20th centuries. Many of these artists boldly defied the conventions of their era, exhibiting alongside men, receiving notable awards, and paving the way for future generations of women in art. 

The exhibition features works from the Sellars Collection that reflect the profound influence of French Impressionism on American art from the late 19th century onward. The selection showcases works influenced by both French Impressionism and its precursor, the Barbizon style, along with pieces that reflect hallmark qualities of the American Impressionist movement. The exhibition also includes works that diverge from strict Impressionist techniques, showcasing unique, individual artistic voices. 

Subjects featured include lush floral arrangements, dynamic still lifes, graceful portraits, evocative genre scenes, and landscapes that span intimate to panoramic views. Together, these works capture different regions across the United States and abroad, presenting a diverse and engaging style that has widespread appeal.

Contents:

• 55 works (paintings, drawings, and sculptures) from the Huntsville Museum of Art’s Sellars Collection of Art by American Women
• Styles and Influences: French Impressionism, Barbizon style, American Impressionism
• Subject Matter: Still lifes, portraits, genre scenes, and landscapes from various regions

Space Requirements:
2,500-3,000 square feet (adjustable to fit your institution’s space)

Rental Fee and Terms:

• $20,000 for a 12-week rental period, plus round-trip shipping via an approved fine art carrier

• Additional weeks are available at a pro-rated rate
• A 50% deposit is due upon signing the rental agreement, with the remaining balance due within 30 days of the exhibition’s opening date at venue

Previous Venues:

• Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art, Loreto, PA, 2012
• Appleton Museum of Art, Ocala, FL, 2013
• Asheville Art Museum, Asheville, NC, 2014
• Lauren Rogers Museum of Art, Laurel, MS, 2014
• Polk Museum of Art, Lakeland, FL, 2016
• Pensacola Museum of Art, Pensacola, FL, 2017
• Guntersville Museum of Art, Guntersville, AL, 2020
• Gadsden Arts Center & Museum, Quincy, FL, 2025

Tour Dates:

Exhibition available to travel in 2025 and beyond

Checklist:
A detailed checklist is available upon request. 

For further information or to book this exhibition, please email curatorial@hsvmuseum.org.

Featured Artists

Agnes Millen Richmond (1870-1964), A Young Friend, 1922,
oil on canvas. 36 x 32 in. Huntsville Museum Association Purchase,
2008 – Sellars Collection, 2009.13