Calendar

Special Events

Friday, September 5, 2008
High Art and Low Country: A Friend-Raiser with Jonathan Green
6:30–10:00 p.m.
The Friends of African American Art invite you to join them in marking the opening of Landscape of Slavery: The Plantation in American Art. Mingle with nationally renowned Gullah artist Jonathan Green and enjoy live music while feasting on a low country boil overlooking the beautiful Savannah River. Lecture, 6:30 p.m.; reception, 7:00 p.m. Museum members, $35; nonmembers, $50. RSVP to 706-724-7501 by August 22.

Saturday, September 6, 2008
Exhibition Symposium: Landscape of Slavery: The Plantation in American Art
10:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
This day-long symposium will focus on an array of topics related to the lives of African-Americans during the time of slavery. The program will begin with a special exhibition tour, followed by a series of lectures and performances on subjects such as the role of slavery in Augusta, the history of spirituals, race relations in Georgia, life at Redcliffe Plantation, and the quilt code myth that stems from tales of the Underground Railroad. See a complete schedule. Members, $20; nonmembers $35. Cost includes museum admission, all lectures, and lunch. Pre-registration is required. Call 706-724-7501 or download an application.

Professional learning credits are available to Richmond, Columbia, and Aiken County teachers if the symposium is taken in conjunction with an additional workshop. Call 706-828-3865 for more information or download an educator's application.

Sunday, September 21, 2008
Robert Rauschenberg Unveiling
3:00 p.m.
Join the Morris Museum for the reinstallation of Robert Rauschenberg's work August Allegory (Anagrams). Poet Starkey Flythe will provide a lively discussion about the late artist. Free.

Friday, October 10, 2008
It's a Dog's Life Party
6:00–8:00 p.m.
Celebrate the opening of William Wegman's exhibition during a lively evening of heavy hors d'oeuvres, short film screenings, and hands-on activities. Museum members, free; nonmembers, $10. RSVP to 706-724-7501 by October 3.

Friday, October 24, 2008
Business of Art Symposium
10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
The museum hosts an annual luncheon for high school students to learn more about careers in the field of art. The program includes a tour of the museum, lunch with local artists, a keynote speaker, an artist expo, and a portfolio review. To learn how your students can participate, contact Sarah Alexander at 706-828-3808.

Saturday, November 1, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Sunday, November 2, noon–5:00 p.m.
Library Book Sale
The Center for the Study of Southern Art offers a great weekend of bargains on books, CDs, and more. Plus, the museum store will be offering a 30% discount on select books.

Thursday, November 6, 2008
Exhibition Opening: J. C. Leyendecker: America's Other Illustrator
6:00 p.m.
Terry Brown, collection consultant at the Norman Rockwell museum, discusses the life and work of artist J. C. Leyendecker. Admission is free.