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The First Moment’s Observation: Paintings by Nicholas Kilmer
Morris Museum of Art 1 Tenth Street, Augusta
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Mystery at the Morris
Come explore this Southern collection though a truly unique guided experience where you will uncover hidden gems and discover secrets among the artworks. A trained museum docent, a rogue journalist and you will work together to uncover artists’ secrets, discover a hidden drawing, learn about a missing painting, and find the Southern connection among the works in this Southern collection…
$20
As Others See Us / As We See Ourselves: Artists’ Self-Portraits from the Permanent Collection
The Morris Museum’s collections have unusual depth and richness in types, styles, and mediums of art. For example, the museum’s holdings of folk art, photography, American impressionist painting, and studio art glass are all equally varied and extensive. One of the more intriguing and previously unexplored groups of paintings in the collection is made up of artists’ self-portraits. It is…
A Lasting Legacy: Paintings by Jim Lyle
Jim Lyle, born in Corpus Christi, Texas, and raised in Brightwaters, New York, earned a bachelor of fine arts degree from the University of Arizona in 1967. He went on to earn a master of fine arts degree with a concentration in ceramics from Tulane University in 1969 and pursued additional study at Long Island University and Alfred University. He joined…
The First Moment’s Observation: Paintings by Nicholas Kilmer
Nicholas Kilmer, a native of Washington, D.C., grew up in Virginia, attended American University, the Catholic University of America, and Georgetown University. After earning a master’s degree at Harvard University, he embarked on a decades-long career in education. In 1988 he founded Nicholas Kilmer Fine Art and has devoted himself primarily to his painting ever since. Since the 1970s, he…
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Create with Me! The Titanic and Major Archibald Butt
Create with Me! The Titanic and Major Archibald Butt
Sail through history and imagination with our boat and ocean activity, inspired by Major Archibald Butt (portrait on display) and his heroic actions on the Titanic. Craft a maritime masterpiece using colorful materials and learn about the epic voyage. Family members and parents, free; nonmembers, $5. For kids, toddler to tween. Register in advance on our website here or call…
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The First Moment’s Observation: Paintings by Nicholas Kilmer Lecture and Reception
The First Moment’s Observation: Paintings by Nicholas Kilmer Lecture and Reception
Join us in celebrating this exhibition with a lecture by the artist, followed by a reception in the galleries. Members, $10; nonmembers, $20. RSVP online or call 706-828-3825.
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Films on Friday: Moby Dick (1956)
Films on Friday: Moby Dick (1956)
Directed by John Huston and adapted by Ray Bradbury and Huston from Herman Melville’s iconic novel, the film boasts an all-star cast that includes Gregory Peck as the obsessed Captain Ahab and Richard Basehart as Ishmael, around whom the story revolves, as well as Leo Genn, Harry Andrews, James Robertson Justice, and Noel Purcell. FREE.