Celebrate the Bicentennial:
Folk Tales & Fun Story Hour
Saturday, Feb. 1st | 2-3 PM
At the Art Museum of Greater Lafayette
Join Jos Holman, the renowned librarian and namesake of the Tippecanoe County Library, for a captivating storytelling adventure! In this unforgettable event, Jos will lead both children and adults through a collection of timeless folktales, celebrating the rich tradition of oral storytelling which better connects us to our history and culture.
This engaging experience blends both laughter and lessons, offering a glimpse into the stories passed down through generations. Perfect for a variety of ages, this event promises to entertain your children with the joy of folklore. Bring your family and friends for an enriching experience with a beloved local figure you won’t want to miss!
Current Exhibits
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"Creature Feature: Unusual Beings from our Permanent Collection"
August 17, 2024 - January 12, 2025
Weil Gallery
Step into a realm where the extraordinary meets the imaginative in our latest exhibit, "Creature Feature: Creatures and Unusual Beings from Our Permanent Collection." This captivating showcase invites visitors to explore a fantastical world inhabited by curious and enigmatic entities, each piece carefully selected from our diverse permanent collection.
"Creature Feature" celebrates the rich tapestry of mythical, fantastical, and surreal creatures that have fascinated artists and audiences alike for centuries. From the whimsical to the eerie, these works span various cultures, periods, and artistic styles, offering a unique glimpse into the boundless creativity that defines the human experience.
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Sigrid Zahner: "Croenation Collective: Part the First"
September 28, 2024 - February 16, 2024
East Gallery
Sigrid Zahner, Associate Professor in the Department of Art and Design at Purdue University, is known for her ceramic, sculptural, and figural work.
This collection focuses on utilizing mundane or even discarded materials to underscore the moment-by-moment footprints of our lives. Moreover, to dismantle hierarchal systems using ceramics to challenge perceptions of value and craftsmanship. Zahner's goal is to supply the audience with a source for thought and personal speculation rather than a didactic point of view in an attempt to allow the audience to experience the poetics of ambiguity. Overall, Croenation Collective aims to exemplify the inherent value of the overlooked and unseen.
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Hoijin Jung: "Play with Fire"
September 28, 2024 - February 16, 2024
McDonald Gallery
Influenced by a culture that values harmony with nature, Hoijin Jung creates work inspired by the circle of life. Her relief prints and paintings reflect her anxiety over how human-centered culture has suppressed Earth's inhabitants. In this exhibition, she uses fire to symbolize both wisdom as well as the unforeseen limits of human progress.
The drawing featuring a rabbit, cabbage, and tree represents interconnected life forms that transform into one another, embodying the cyclical nature of ecosystems. These relationships are the central theme in Jung's work. However, as environmental crises and rapid civilization changes intensify, Jung's concern grows for human convenience-driven lifestyles that threaten the Earth's ecosystem. The anthropomorphized rabbit, cabbage, and tree illustrate the disconnect, while fire is the ironic limit of human ability. Are we unaware of our situation? Or perhaps we are turning a blind eye, enjoying the beauty and convenience of fire while ignoring its destructive nature.
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Rena Brouwer: "Aware the World Around Me"
October 19, 2024 - January 26, 2025
Shook Gallery
Rena Brouwer is an international award-winning watercolorist, instructor, and entrepreneur. With a passion for nature, Rena’s paintings reflect the beauty of a captured moment transposed onto paper in her unique contemporary style, one that is recognized worldwide.
For over 40 years, her innate artistic gifts have led her to teach at national art conventions, colleges, museums, and community venues across the nation. While her paintings can be found in both public and private collections around the world, Rena’s work is a voice that communicates her deepest values: Preservation of our natural resources, and our heritage, and the opportunity to educate future generations. With accolades spanning over four decades, her humbleness, gratitude, and sincerity echo these values.
Featured Class:
Stained Glass Workshops
In this workshop, students will learn all of the skills and techniques needed to build a unique piece of stained glass art. Create a suncatcher, a small panel, or an ornament to display in your home or to give as a gift! This does not include soldering the piece.
Support the Museum
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Become a Member
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Donate
The Art Museum is a private, non-profit organization that receives no ongoing federal, state, or government funding. Our museum has grown and flourished because of the generous support of citizens like you.
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Volunteer
If you are interested in building your volunteering resume or just want to become involved with the museum, we will gladly accept your help! All volunteers will receive volunteer verification papers from the museum for proof of their volunteer hours.
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Join the Art League
The Art League provides members with the opportunity for individual, creative, and artistic experiences and fosters art and artists in the community.
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