The Gadsden Museum of Art is a pretty smart place. They primarily focus on rotating collections of local artists. This both keeps admission free and means the museum doesn't feel the need to 'compete' with other art museums.
They've a very small permanent collection, which is about a quarter of it's space. Much of that is decorative.
You won't find European art here. There is no abstract expressionism. In stead there's a laser like focus on using the best local artists to bring anthropological insight into...
Read moreThe Gadsden Museum of Art is a creative, crisp, supportive space for visual and performance artists, conveniently located on Broad Street, in the historic business district of the "City of Champions."
Host to multiple exhibitions throughout the year, GMA showcases a wide variety of artists and their work, e.g. two dimensional work, sculpture, textiles, digital media, ceramics, etc.
Attached are photographs of an exhibit by Sheri Shumacher, an Alabama artist and former architecture professor and someone I...
Read moreOh my the hostility that we were given when we went was impeccable! Me & another parent was waiting outside on our group to arrive for a fieldtrip. One of the male workers noticed we had been standing there & invited us in out of the heat. He also gave us a synopsis of what to expect and that if we'd like we could look around while we waited!!
The girls enjoyed themselves. The quilt bingo was a great hit! The charcoal drawings allowed them to express their vision on paper as a keepsake! Thanks for the...
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