Hunter Museum of Art

I went to the Hunter Museum in Chattanooga, Tennessee last Sunday for some inspiration and as usual, I wasn’t let down. The museum has an excellent collection of American art that will inspire anyone. The museum’s focus on American art from the Colonial period to the present day gives a great overview of how art has changed and evolved in its expression. It seems the more complicated the world becomes the simpler art’s interpretation becomes of its affairs.

The museum is located in a grand old mansion built in classic revival style and a contemporary building that connects the past with the present. Both buildings will intrigue you as much as the art they hold.

Go to the Hunter Museum looking for inspiration and you’ll find it through movies, books, web sites and interactive exhibits. I was really impressed with the great number of rooms for reading and contemplation.

 

View of the Front of the Hunter Museum

Special exhibitions are setup to highlight different times and events of American history. The current exhibition is New York Cool: Paintings and Sculpture from the NYU Art Collection. It will run from August 23 – October 25, 2009. This collection explores the wide range of artwork produced in the decade 1955 - 1965.

Artists whose work is featured in the exhibition include Louise Bourgeois, Helen Frankenthaler, Alex Katz, Agnes Martin, Frank O’Hara, Phillip Pearlstein and Frank Stella.

View From the Back of the Hunter Museum of Coolidge Park

There is a public program at the Hunter Museum called Hunter Happens where you can experience art in new ways every Thursday evening by enjoying dance, musical performances, films, cooking demonstrations, lectures, tastings and more. For program schedules, visit www.huntermuseum.org.

Lastly, all visitors receive free admission to the Hunter on the first Sunday of every month! Visitors will find programming for the entire family including drop-in studio classes, games, live performances and etc.

Thank you for stopping by Boyd Greene Fine Art for a browse and I hope you’ll drop by the Hunter Museum for a bit of inspiration very soon.