Rather than creating stereotypical or sexualized images as some of her male contemporaries did, Bishop produced beautiful representations of real women going about their daily lives. Isabel Bishop (American, 1902-1988)…
Creativity is one of the essential ingredients to innovation, and innovation leads to positive change. The Springfield Museums’ Museum School is a wonderful way to nurture creativity and keep yourself…
Check out this short video introduction to the recent book published by The Republican, The Power of Women: Celebrating Women from Western and Central Massachusetts from the 1600s to the…
The results are in--here are the winners of the 2018 gingerbread competition. Thanks to all the talented bakers for making the holidays "pop"! If you're interested in participating in next's…
What is more fun than a treasure hunt? How about a treasure hunt that includes snapping selfies—and has the added bonus of maybe learning more than you knew before? Here…
Robert Ford couldn’t find a single artist’s print of his childhood city. “There was nothing,” Ford said of a recent visit to Springfield during which he searched for inexpensive images…
Popularity contests have probably been around as long as people have gathered together. Although we don’t have concrete evidence of an official caveperson popularity contest, we can imagine that once…
“I love coming here and especially this visit. Beautiful things are happening here in Springfield.” Leagrey Dimond, stepdaughter of Ted Geisel, aka Dr. Seuss, traveled to Springfield May 9th to…
“One of the best ways to be an arts advocate is to participate in the arts. Go to the theatre, visit the museums, and ask a friend to go with…
Terra Foundation for American Art Grant Helps Fund Exchange “This multi-year partnership is a rare opportunity and one which we plan to fully embrace to bring new…
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