welcome Plan Your Visit Admission to the Museum is always free. Enjoy works by many notable artists as well as ArtWorks, an interactive gallery designed to introduce young visitors to art through experiential learning. Opening this Fall We hope that you will join us for all the exciting events celebrating the Museum’s newest space dedicated to art, learning, and appreciation of the natural wonders of Blount Cultural Park. Become a Member As a member of the Museum, you will enjoy all the exclusive benefits and privileges that the Museum offers. With a variety of events for children and adults, your annual Museum membership offers fun year-round for the entire family. exhibitions Evolution of a Dream Chris Wade’s drawings deal with universal concerns, with rockets as a symbol of one’s dreams and purpose. His rockets with branches growing through them symbolize unresolved issues in one’s life that have the potential to halt progress. On view through September 9, 2018. Back to the Future Traditional African art was not made for display in galleries and museums but was intended for everyday activities and for use in ceremonies related to the distinct cultures that made them. On view through September 30. The Undersea Well Jane Cassidy creates site-specific audio-visual installations. By manipulating various technologies such as speakers and projectors, Cassidy fuses light and sound to form meditative environments filled with visual music. On view June 30 through September 16. events Make Your Event Unforgettable The Museum is a great place to host your next event, and our Special Events Coordinator can create an occasion you and your guests will remember! Weekend Tours Learn more about the art on view at the Museum in these free docent-led tours offered at 1 PM the first Sunday and third Saturday of each month. Cell Phone Tour Take the Museum’s cell phone audio tour on your next visit. Featuring artists, curators, and students these tours offer insights into the works on view. education Earth's Heart Visit ArtWorks on Thursday afternoons to learn about different cultures. Young learners will be introduced to the basic greetings, visual arts, music, clothing, and traditions of the country in focus. Tales for Tots Perfect for kids ages 2 to 5 and their adult caregivers, this free program helps develop early learning and fine motor skills through storytelling and a simple craft. Short Course Bringing together curators and artists, Short Course is an opportunity to take a deep dive into our special exhibitions as well as our permanent collection.
