On August 12, the Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts had the pleasure of hosting a team from the William King Museum of Art (WKMA) in Abingdon, Virginia. Their visit was inspired by MMFA’s recent feature in the Art Sentry case study, which highlighted our innovative approach to integrating security technology with curatorial practice. The visiting […]
“We shall not cease from exploration, and the end of all our exploring will be to arrive where we started and know the place for the first time.” – T.S. Eliot, from “Little Gidding” Four Quartets Open to exploration, Helen Till grew up in Wisconsin. She later served in the Red Cross in Japan after
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Above: Charlie and Winnie Stakely attending an exhibition opening at the Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts. Charles Averett Stakely III June 2, 1935–June 10, 2025 The Museum family will miss Charlie Stakely, one of its most faithful and generous supporters. For decades, Charlie was a counselor to many of our staff and to multiple board
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Overview The Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts is now KultureCity Sensory Inclusive™ Certified to promote an accommodating, positive experience for all visitors with a sensory issue who visit the MMFA! The latest US Census data shows that one in six people have a sensory need or an invisible disability such as autism, dementia, PTSD, or
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Amy Sherald (American, born 1973), Handsome (detail), 2020, screen print on paper, Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts Association Purchase, 2021.2 Overview Over the last year, the Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts has added several significant works of art to our permanent collection that align with our commitment to support artists of color. We are excited
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