Archives for March 2016

Gods and Men: Iconography and Identity in the Ancient World

Arethusa

May 10–August 24, 2016

Reception: Tuesday, May 24, 2016, 6–8:00 p.m.

This exhibit takes a closer examination of the image of ancient gods, kings, and the common man. Their depictions contain a visual language, once easily understood throughout the ancient world.

Part of the Oxford Arts Crawl

Exhibition support from the Friends of the Museum.

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The Beautiful Mysterious: The Extraordinary Gaze of William Eggleston

Dates Extended!

Eggleston

September 13, 2016–February 18, 2017

Opening Reception: Thursday, October 6, 2016, 7–9:00 p.m.

A series of stunning color and early black-and-white photographs, some never exhibited before, by the world-renowned, Memphis-born photographer. Guest Curated by novelist Megan Abbott.

Made in Mississippi Family Activity Day

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SATURDAY, APRIL 16, 2016

10:00 A.M. – NOON
THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI MUSEUM

Cost: FREE

The whole family is invited to join in on this fun, free family day for all ages! Children and grown-ups will work together to create art inspired by the current exhibit, Marie Hull: Mastery of Color and Form as well as other Mississippi artistic greats!

Questions? Contact Emily Dean McCauley at esdean@olemiss.edu or 662-915-7073
 

Sponsored by Baptist Memorial Hospital: North Mississippi and the Ignite Ole Miss Campaign.

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Buie Babies

 

Buie Babies: Little Dressed Fleas

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SATURDAY, September 23, 2023
10:00–noon

The University of Mississippi Museum

COST: FREE!

Ages: 0–2
Babies and toddlers must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Families with babies and toddlers, join the University Museum and Kindermusik with Jeanne & Friends for our Museum Stroller Tour and Music Session! We begin our day with story time and have on display a special book selection for babies and toddlers. We will have a baby/toddler play-and-snack time using books and toys from The Lafayette County & Oxford Public Library and the North MS Child Care Resource and Referral Center.

Coffee and refreshments will be provided.

 
 North Mississippi Childcare Resource and Referral Center