Extended! Debra Claffey, Patricia Gerkin, Donna Hamil Talman, and Charyl Weissbach make up the four artist collective called Elemental. Working in Massachusetts and New Hampshire, the artists of Elemental meld the ancient medium of encaustic, or melted wax, with a…
Exhibit Extended! Like partnerships in life, partnerships in art can be intrepid, productive, devoted, or dramatic. This exhibition brings together pairs of prints by artists who were friends, couples, or business partners. From the woodblock prints of husband and wife…
A visiting masterwork by celebrated Regional artist Thomas Hart Benton (American, 1889-1975) is the centerpiece of a small exhibition exploring the artist’s expressive narrative style and interest in capturing the social history of his era. The 1946 painting titled New…
Presenting handmade ceramics that shed the common designation of “hobby” or “craft,” this exhibition demonstrates the artistry of form and explores why ceramics now occupy an important place in the art world. The second half of the 20th century was…
Pulled from the storage vaults of the Michele and Donald D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts, this exhibition features modern and contemporary ceramics from the permanent collection. Recognized by American museums as fine art only within the past seventy years, ceramic…
Famous for bright colors and loose brush strokes, the Impressionists rejected traditional painting styles in favor of a new way of seeing and understanding modern life. These artists left their studios, taking to the outdoors, streets and cafes in order…
Nineteenth century Americans were captivated by the newfound natural wonders of their young country. Fueled by the 1849 California Gold Rush and the establishment of the first transcontinental railroad in 1869, westward expansion was in full swing. While American painters…
Who were William Jurian Kaula and Lee Lufkin Kaula? Why have many of us never heard of them? Part of the Museums' Rediscovering American Artists series, Two Lives, One Passion will introduce visitors to the Kaulas through their paintings and…
Focused and elegant, the first family made a lasting impression on our nation. In collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution and private collectors, this exhibition explores the legacy of the Kennedys as promoters of art, culture, and elegance. Twenty-seven iconic photographs…
One of the D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts’ most popular galleries, the French Impressionist Gallery, displays masterpieces from the most renowned artists working in France from 1870 to 1900. The name of this art movement originated from a painting created…