Index of Articles and Essays

person sitting in art exhibit Flowers to the Living

For the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the University Gallery, the retired former director, Ruth Lawrence, was asked to compile a history of the University of Minnesota's Gallery of Art. In 24 typewritten pages, Ruth outlined the origin -- and resulting ebbs and flows -- of the gallery as she had experienced it. At the end of "Mrs. Lawrence's 25 Yr. Report," in a final paragraph titled, "Flowers to the Living," Ruth expressed her gratitude to those who had contributed to the growth and development of the gallery over the years:
Women in the weisman collection You're Invited: Women in the Weisman Collection

Each summer at WAM, an exhibit opens with a theme that focuses on the permanent collection. In the summer of 1998, to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Seneca Falls Convention--the milestone meeting that signaled the beginning of the women's rights movement, the museum held an exhibit titled Women in the Weisman Collection: The Spirit of Seneca Falls.

An announcement sent out to promote the opening reception, concert, and exhibit was found in the archives:
2 goats on a mural Your Free Guide to Free Art in the Twin Cities: Summer Edition

Alright, so it's Monday. Back to reality after the holiday weekend. Now that we're past the national mid-point of summer, it's time to focus on making the most of the next two months. What am I doing to pursue this goal? Great question. Let's start with taking advantage of the homework-free weeknights by exploring the city. Minneapolis and St.
An old newspaper clipping of 3 people looking at Korean art Korean Art Exchange

WAM is noted first and foremost for its collection of American modernism - works produced during the first half of the 20th century. This is certainly due to the presence of the world's largest collection of the works of Marsden Hartley and Alfred Maurer, as well as a large collection of pieces created by Works Progress Administration (WPA) artists.
A red and white circle graphic Summer Exhibits

July is here! In a matter of weeks the The WAM Files: The Art of the Archives exhibit will open at the museum. While we patiently wait for the opening date, take a look back at exhibits from summers past through some of the promotional materials that were created to publicize them:

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Summer, 1956