The University of Mississippi Museum & Historic Houses

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Art Trip: Cleveland, Mississippi

EVENT IS FULL!

Wednesday, November 8, 2017

Join the Friends of the Museum for an art-filled day trip to Cleveland, Mississippi.
We will depart via bus from the University Museum on November, 8th at 8:00 a.m.
Return time tentatively between 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.

COST: $65 per person

This includes travel, admissions, and lunch.

Travelers will visit:

Questions? Email Jonathan Adams at jonathankentadams@gmail.com or Mary Thompson marymckthompson@gmail.com.

Registration is closed.

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Modern Art Family Activity Day


SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER, 30, 2017

10:00 a.m. – NOON (DROP-IN)
The University of Mississippi Museum

Cost: FREE!

Stop by the University Museum to see our newest Fall 2017 exhibits and create interactive art projects inspired by Modern Art. All ages are welcome, and we will have a special area for children ages 0–3 to play. Snack will be provided, and all children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian for the duration of this program.

Thank you to all of our donors who made #FREEFAMILYDAYS possible!

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Fringe Fest @the Museum

August 3-6, 2017

10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

Under the Sea Micro Museum

Thursday–Saturday, self-guided
Snap an underwater selfie in the Under the Sea Micro Museum.

Free Sketch Friday

Friday–Saturday*, self-guided
*Regular Free Sketch Friday has been extended to all day Saturday as part of the Fringe Festival.
Supplies provided to Museum guests of all ages.

Art is Puzzling Scavenger Hunt

Saturday, self-guided activity for children
The Art is Puzzling Scavenger Hunt is inspired by the current Kent Rogowski “Love=Love” exhibit. Use clues to solve a riddle and then add your mark to a collaborative, community art project.

Outdoor Artist Demonstrations

Saturday, 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Tom Lee, sculpture instructor at MCA, and his wife Sheri Reith, newly retired Chair of the Art Department at Ole Miss and printmaking professor will join us for outdoor demonstrations on the lawn of the Walton-Young house. Tom will be transforming logs into wooden sculptures using his chainsaw and wood lathe. Sheri will be creating art pieces using techniques involving rolling, carving and acids.

Mississippi Presenters Networking Roundtable

Saturday, noon
Arts organizers networking reception. Refreshments will be provided.

Documentary Film Screening: Joe’s Violin

Saturday, screenings at 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. in the Speakers’ Gallery
The award-winning short documentary film, Joe’s Violin, features the development of an improbable friendship between a 91 year-old Holocaust survivor Joe Feingold and a 12 year-old Bronx girl Brianna Perez brought together by a donated musical instrument. Emphasis of the story highlights the power of music lighting the darkest of times as well as the power of a small act making strong impact. POV is television’s longest-running showcase for independent nonfiction films. (30 minute run time)

Yokna Sculpture Trail

The Museum features Zorro, by sculptor Jeffie Brewer, as part of the Yokna Sculpture Trail tour.

All activities are free of charge and the public is invited.