PMA/PAFA 'A Nation of Artists' & US 250th programming
Key Questions
What is the PMA/PAFA 'A Nation of Artists' exhibition?
It runs from April 26 to September 27 and features over 1,000 works, including pieces from the Springfield 'Declaration of Innovation,' Whitney Biennial, and Frieze NY.
Which museums are participating in US 250th programming?
Participants include the Alexandria Museum of Art, Michener Art Museum, Norman Rockwell Museum, New Bedford Whaling Museum, Gilcrease Museum, and others with exhibits and events tied to the semiquincentennial.
What new exhibit did the Gilcrease Museum launch?
The Gilcrease Museum launched the Indigenous Independence exhibit to add an indigenous perspective to America’s 250th programming.
What is the New-York Historical Society planning for the 250th?
It voted for a democracy-themed Tang Wing expansion that will feature a semiquincentennial exhibition.
When does the Norman Rockwell Museum’s exhibition open?
'American Stories: Revolution to Rockwell' opens June 23 with over 200 works exploring American history.
What Route 66 exhibit is opening at the Springfield museum?
The Springfield museum has opened a Route 66 centennial exhibit as part of regional 250th tie-ins.
What exhibit is Etowah hosting for America 250?
Etowah will host the free, community-focused America 250 traveling exhibit organized by the Tennessee Semiquincentennial Commission.
What is the Palmer Museum’s juried show about?
The Palmer Museum is presenting a juried exhibition of contemporary art that examines the question of what it means to be American in connection with the USA’s 250th anniversary.
Apr26-Sep27 (1k+ works); includes Springfield 'Declaration of Innovation', Whitney Biennial, Frieze NY. Regional tie-ins: Alexandria Museum of Art US 250th poetry commission (July 10), Amarillo Route 66 exhibit, Michener Art Museum 'Behind These Walls' (Roberto Lugo vessel opened June 22), Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum 'Revolutionary Roots' (opened June 11), Norman Rockwell Museum's 'American Stories: Revolution to Rockwell' opening June 23 with over 200 works, New Bedford Whaling Museum's Revolutionary-era exhibition (opened June 22), Route 66 centennial exhibit at Springfield museum, Evansville Museum 'Pieces of the Past' exhibition and July 4th events, Everhart Museum America250 exhibit, and Mead Museum summer exhibits with America's 250th flag display. New: Gilcrease Museum launched Indigenous Independence exhibit, adding indigenous perspective to 250th programming. Also: Etowah to host America 250 traveling exhibit (free, community-focused). New: New-York Historical Society votes for democracy-themed Tang Wing expansion with semiquincentennial exhibition; Palmer Museum opens juried show for 250th.