Swope Art Museum — Attraction in Terre Haute

I went specifically to see my 11 year old niece's piece that is in the Lost Creek's school display. I was privileged to be able to see all of the school's artwork. Elementary school thru highschool. 51st such showing at Swope. So wonderful. I was amazed. Having said that, I arrived early and was blessed to have time to check out the Swope's own pieces. Oh my goodness! I have missed out for way too long. The pictures were jumping out at me. So many seemed to be 3 dimensional. I was moved by many of them. And the frames? Incredible. I had the good fortune to speak with one of the employees (I know that this isn't the deserving title but the correct one doesn't come to mind). He shared great insight and made my visit that much more special. I only have one regret. They accept donations and I had left my purse in the car. I didn't have cash anyway. I hardly ever do. But I will make sure that I do in the future. Yes. I plan on making it a regular thing for me. I am excited to take my 6 year old...

Very nice family visit. I paid a $5 donation for each of us but entry is free making it available to everyone. We enjoyed the impressionist collection and many other pieces. Very nice curators. Only real complaint was an exhibit taking up two rooms that contained many pieces that were very similar. Some interesting works but I would have preferred seeing something different in one of those rooms. All in all a nice place to spend a few hours. I do recommend checking it out...

Small but full of great artwork, with well known works from artists like Edward Hopper, Grant Wood, and others. One of the coolest parts was a painting where Hoosier artist James Shepard did a portrait of the man who was the subject of Grant Wood's "Spring in Town" as he was looking at the painting 33 years later. Anyway, the staff was knowledgeable, helpful, and approachable, and the museum overall was a pleasant (and...