Overview
The Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts’ collection surveys the full panorama of American art, from early examples of the 19th century through the most recent works of the 21st century. Contemporary American Paintings from the MMFA Collection focuses on bold, expressive paintings by contemporary artists whose styles range from vibrant abstraction to captivating depictions of our world and our society. These works reflect the diversity of modern American art and offer viewers a rich visual experience. We take this opportunity to examine the Museum’s modern art in the context of American art’s rich history, and with this milestone celebration, we take the opportunity to showcase these electric pieces side by side.
The scale of these pieces surrounds visitors with color, texture, and movement. Their presence transforms the gallery space, inviting viewers to engage physically and emotionally with the art in a way that is immersive and awe-inspiring. As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of American independence, this exhibition honors the creativity and vision of the artists who continue to shape our understanding of the world around us.
Above: William F. Shepherd (American, 1943–2024), Breckenridge, 1986, oil on linen, Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts, Gift of The Blount Foundation, 2002.3
These works reflect the diversity of modern American art and offer viewers a rich visual experience.
Gallery
Organizer
Organized by the Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts, Montgomery, Alabama.
Exhibition Sponsors
Annual support for exhibitions is made possible by the following sponsors and grantors:
Lead Sponsors and Grantors: Alabama State Council on the Arts, Art Bridges Foundation, Carr, Riggs & Ingram, LLC, Mr. and Mrs. Barrie H. Harmon, Ill, Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama, LLC, Lamar Advertising of Montgomery, Mr. and Mrs. James K. Lowder, Poarch Band of Creek Indians, and Mrs. Helen Till
Sponsors: Mr. Owen Aronov, Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. Runkle, Sabel Steel, The S. Adam Schloss Foundation, Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Weil, III, Laurie J. Weil, D.V.M. and Dr. Tommy Wool, and Ms. Helen Crump Wells
Co-sponsors: Mr. and Mrs. Sam Adams, Alabama Trucking Association, AmeriFirst Bank, Mr. and Mrs. Marvin H. Campbell II, CAPTRUST, Dr. Robert Combs, Crum Family Charitable Foundation, Mrs. Camille Elebash-Hill, Harmon Dennis Bradshaw, Inc., Mrs. Ann Hubbert, Mr. and Mrs. John E. Ives, Mr. and Mrs. L. Daniel Morris, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Mussafer, Dr. Alfred J. Newman, Jr., River Bank & Trust, Russell Construction of Alabama, Inc., Ms. Micki Beth Stiller, Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Taylor, and Warren Averett, LLC.
Special thanks to the Alabama State Council on the Arts.
