Miami University Art Museum and Sculpture Park

September 2020 | eNews

Dear Art Museum Friends,

We hope this finds you doing well!

Our staff is ready to kick-off the first in a series of exhibition programs with ~ The Allure of Light, a Panel Discussion connected with our Chasing Light: Black & White Photography exhibition ~ offered Wednesday at 4:30 PM.

We also are excited to begin welcoming guests by reservation starting Monday, September 21.

Read this eNews to learn how to attend the exhibitions and our virtual programs.

And thank you for your continued interest in support of the Miami University Art Museum.

Exhibition Programs

All of the Art Museum programs will be held virtually. Check our web site for a full listing of upcoming events. Here are the first two programs being offered.

MUAM Events

The Allure of Light: A Panel Discussion

Wed, Sep 16 | 4:30-6 PM

This moderated panel discussion in the gallery includes dialogue with photographers Scott Kissel, Jeff Sabo, Ron Stevens and Jon Yamashiro. The conversation, moderated by Jason Shaiman, Curator of Exhibitions, will look into how chasing light affects their work and their appreciation of photographs featured in the exhibition, Chasing Light.

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Freedom in Black & White: The Making of a Photographer-Activist
Steve Shapiro, Chicago, Illinois

Thu, Oct 15 | 5:50-7:05 PM

Photojournalist Steve Schapiro is best known for his civil rights photographs. His most recognizable images are of the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, the 1964 Mississippi Summer Project (Freedom Summer) and the 1965 Selma to Montgomery marches. He is also an acclaimed celebrity and film set photographer. Schapiro will discuss his work in the context of American social history.

This lecture is co-sponsored with the Contemporary Art Forum.

Fall 2020 Gallery Dates & Hours

FALL 2020 GALLERY DATES & HOURS
September 21*-December 11, 2020 (subject to change)
Monday-Friday from 10 AM-5 PM
Third Thursday evening hours 5-7 PM: October 15 and November 19 (subject to change).

*in alignment with Miami University’s return to face-to-face instruction.

Reserve Ticket(s)

Galleries Open by Reservation only starting Monday, September 21

Under our current COVID-OPS guests are required to register in advance through an on-line ticketing system. Admission is FREE as always.

Before requesting your ticket, please review the visitation guidelines.

The Art Museum is adhering to Miami University's Healthy Together Guidelines.

If you or any member of your party have a temperature, do not feel well or are exhibiting any symptoms please cancel your reservation and reschedule.

While in the museum, guests must wear face masks at all times.

Guests must maintain 6 feet of physical distance between themselves and those not in their party.

Groups of more than 10 visitors are not permitted.

Faculty and anyone wishing to schedule a class (no more than 10) or group (no more than 10) visits should email muamres@miamioh.edu to make arrangements. A minimum of one week's notice for these visits is required.

Going forward, visit our website at www.MiamiOH.edu/ArtMuseum and click on VISIT to make your ticket reservations.

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