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Cara Romero, TV Indians New to the Collection: Cara Romero's TV Indians

At an accessions meeting at Weisman Art Museum (WAM) in December 2019, committee members voted to bring Cara Romero’s TV Indians into the permanent collection. With funds gifted by Russell Cowles, WAM purchased Romero’s striking photograph from the Bockley Gallery (Minneapolis, MN), where the work was on view for her solo exhibition, Jackrabbit & Cottontail, last fall.
4 painted headshots Vesna Kittelson's Young Americans

Upon entering Vesna Kittelson’s North Loop Minneapolis studio, you notice that her space is populated with the faces of Young Americans. The painted portraits, slightly larger than life, are unfettered by frames and hung directly on the wall, most of them at eye level or just above. You can’t help but meet their gazes; most are looking straight on. Their features and apparel reflect a wide range of backgrounds, but they are, unmistakably, individuals, not cultural proxies.
5 minutes with a weisguide: spotlight on Alfred Maurer How to Museum

“5 Minutes with a Weisguide” video series

You can connect with the art and artists at Weisman anytime via WAM on Demand. Take a deep dive into the collection with these short videos created by WAM tour guides.
Harriet Bart and Brooks Turner posing for photograph in front of dark green wall Artist Talk: Harriet Bart and Curator Laura Joseph

This artist talk by Harriet Bart was recorded live at an event held at Weisman Art Museum on Feb. 12, 2020 and is available as part of WAM On Demand via the Weisman’s YouTube channel. 
In the field banner Conversations with Creatives (Fall 2020)

This conversation is a recording of the virtual event held on Oct. 14, 2020 and is available as part of WAM On Demand via the Weisman’s YouTube channel.