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Stay informed on the latest happenings at the Morris Museum of Art through the official news blog. Get behind-the-scenes insights into our rotating exhibitions, new acquisitions, upcoming programs, and events. The Morris Museum of Art is the oldest museum in the country dedicated to the art and artists of the American South and the only art museum in the Central Savannah River Area.
Morris Museum of Art
2w ago
Jingle all the way to the Morris Museum Store’s Holiday Pop-Up Show on Sunday, November 10, noon – 4:00 pm! Shop a…
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Morris Museum of Art
2M ago
The Morris Museum of Art is hosting Charlie English, the author of Pregame Prayers & Tailgate Tales: A Damn Good Bulldawg’s…
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Morris Museum of Art
5M ago
Mary Proctor, “Your Grandmoma Danny Joy”, 1995. Mixed media on hollow core door. Morris Museum of Art, Augusta Georgia. Courtesy of the artist.
Your Grandmoma Danny Joy by Mary Proctor was commissioned in 1995 by Anne Claussen, sister of former Morris Museum of Art director Keith Claussen, of their grandmother Louise R. “Danny” Bryans. Proctor created this piece on a hollow core door and incorporated items like buttons, lace, jewelry, a scrap of fringe, and among other items that had belonged to Mrs. Bryans.
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Morris Museum of Art
7M ago
Philip Juras, Wind Driven Flames—Little St. Simons Island, Georgia, 2022. Oil on canvas. Gift of Shauna and James Muhl.
Winners for the 2023–2024 Combining Voices Literary Competition:
3rd Grade:1st place, Bill Randazzo, Savannah River Academy
2nd place, Aidan Alvarez, Savannah River Academy
3rd place, Payton Barger, Dearing Elementary School
4th Grade:1st place, Melchor Fabillar, Dearing Elementary School
2nd place, Blythe Huneycutt, Savannah River Academy
3rd place, Ma’Kailah Hunter, Norris Elementary School
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Morris Museum of Art
8M ago
Welcome to Augusta!
We are open ALL Masters week:
MON APR 8 – SAT APR 13, 10 am – 5 pm;
SUN, APR 14, noon – 5 pm
Come explore the galleries + shop the museum store. Visit THE museum of the South.
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Ray Ellis, “Augusta National Golf Club, Club House”, circa 1983. Oil on canvas. ©Ray Ellis.
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Morris Museum of Art
8M ago
We are thrilled to announce that the 2024 Gala artist Joseph H. Sulkowski is returning to the Morris Museum of Art for a special Art at Lunch on Friday, April 19, Noon−2:00 p.m.
Known for his extraordinary paintings of dogs and sporting scenes, Sulkowski discusses his work featured in the exhibition Apokalupsis: An Uncovering, which is currently on display at the Morris Museum through April 28, 2024.
Members, $20; nonmembers, $25; lecture only, $15. Catered lunch included.
Paid reservations due April 15. Place reservations online or call 706-828-3867.
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Morris Museum of Art
8M ago
Join cochairs Leah Gaudin and Richard A. Slaby, Jr. and their committee in celebrating the thirty-first annual Morris Museum of Art Gala on Friday, March 1, 2024, at 7:00 p.m.
Experience an evening of timeless elegance, rich with exceptional cuisine, live entertainment, and engaging company, as we honor artist Joseph H. Sulkowski and celebrate his work featured in the exhibition Apokalupsis: An Uncovering.
The gala is the museum’s largest fundraiser, providing funds for the museum’s operating budget and enhancing the impact of Southern art and culture throughout the region.
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Morris Museum of Art
8M ago
Join cochairs Leah Gaudin and Richard A. Slaby, Jr. and their committee in celebrating the thirty-first annual Morris Museum of Art Gala on Friday, March 1, 2024, at 7:00 p.m.
Replete with exceptional cuisine, live entertainment, and modern elegance, the Gala 2024 honors artist Joseph H. Sulkowski and celebrates his work featured in the exhibition Apokalupsis: An Uncovering.
The gala is the museum’s largest fundraiser, providing funds for the museum’s operating budget and enhancing the impact of Southern art and culture throughout the region.
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Morris Museum of Art
8M ago
The Morris Museum of Art will be closed:
Sunday, December 24, Christmas Eve
Monday, December 25, Christmas Day
Sunday, December 31, New Year’s Eve
Monday, January 1, 2024, New Year’s Day
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Morris Museum of Art
8M ago
Philip Juras, Wind Driven Flames—Little St. Simons Island, Georgia, 2022. Oil on canvas. Gift of Shauna and James Muhl.
Winners for the 2022–2023 Combining Voices Literary Competition:
4th Grade: Patrick Meyer, Norris Elementary School
5th Grade: Rylan Johnson, Norris Elementary School
6th Grade: Tucker Brigham, Episcopal Day School
7th Grade: Juno Jung, Lakeside Middle School
8th Grade: Madi Graham, Episcopal Day School
9th Grade: Charlotte Patty, Westminster Schools of Augusta
10th Grade: Cheyenne Young, Lakeside High School
11th Grade: Ty Manley, Davidson Fine Arts Schoo ..read more