How artists in two different mediums – paint and music – have portrayed or attempted to portray the characters, places and situations of mythology, nature and the human condition.
Following the Museums a la Carte lecture with sculptor Andrew DeVries, join docent Betty Romer for further discussion in the Early 20th Century American and Modern & Contemporary galleries in the D'Amour Museum of Fine Arts.
Sculptor Andrew DeVries creates, casts and finishes his bronze sculptures at his studio in the western hilltown of Middlefield, Massachusetts. This lecture follows the unusual journey of the artist from his upbringing on a dairy farm, to a ballet studio in Denver, to a bronze foundry and finally to the present day
ArtScapades will look at American artists who, despite their expatriate status, are among America's greatest talents. This lecture will chronicle the lives of three American artists and their works, focusing on the works of Mary Cassatt, John Singer Sargent, and James McNeill Whistler
In the middle of the nineteenth century, May Alcott took art classes in Boston, wandered in the woods with pen and ink, started and ran her own art school, illustrated the first edition of her sister Louisa’s best-selling novel, Little Women, and left Massachusetts to sketch and study in London and Paris.
Learn about the exciting collection of original artwork from the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles series. Displayed alongside traditional Japanese prints of samurai warriors and warrior weapons from the Springfield Museums’ collection, this exhibit compares and contrast the modern-day ninja with those from the time of the Japanese samurai (1185-1867).
Following the Museums a la Carte lecture with Jim Boone, join docent Diane Huot for further discussion in the Early 20th Century Gallery in the D'Amour Museum of Fine Arts.
Following the Museums a la Carte lecture with Velya Jancz-Urban, join docent DRobin Stolk for further discussion about colonisal life in the Fuller gallery in the D'Amour Museum of Fine Arts.
Wall of Heroes, 10 am-5 pm Let the world know who your hero is! Whether he or she someone famous or someone right from your own home, tell us who your personal hero is and why! Super Hero Photo Booth, 10 am-5 pm Dress up in super hero gear and take a photos in front of our City Scape backdrop. Share your photos with the hashtag #atthemuseums.
Mary Jane Begin is the author of My Little Pony: The Dragons of Dazzle Island and featured artist in our special exhibit Cats in Hats. Learn more about her in an interactive presentation and get a poster or book signed. Books and posters available for purchase in the Museum Store.