Laundromat (left), 1977 by Langdon Clay and Dog in the Fog, 1997 by Maude Schuyler Clay.

Thursday
December 5, 2019

6:00 p.m.

UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI MUSEUM

Married for 40 years this past September, the Clays have both made careers as published photographers and are included in collections around the globe. Despite both having careers spanning more than 50 years, the couple has never exhibited their work side-by-side in a museum or gallery before now. Please join us for a lecture and walkthrough of the Clay’s current exhibit: Two Lives in Photography.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2019
6:00–8:00 p.m.

COST: FREE!

Put on your Member’s Only jacket and join us at the Annual Membership party.
Music by And the Echo. We’re celebrating our 80th year in 80s style.

Costumes are encouraged!

The University of Mississippi Museum
Cost: FREE!
The Museum offers fun-filled activity days for children to experience with their families. These events coincide with exhibits, holidays, and other special events—enriching the museum experience for all ages.

Mysteries of Nature Family Day

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2018
10:00 a.m. – NOON (DROP-IN)
Families will be inspired by Jaime Aelavanthara’s exhibit Where the Roots Rise and other artists who use the natural world in this fun, mixed media family day. Suitable for families with children of all ages, we will also have a special area for our youngest learners ages 0-2.

Wire Wonders Family Day

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2018
10:00 a.m. – NOON (DROP-IN)
Families will work together to create sculptures using a variety of fun materials inspired by the Museum’s special exhibit, A Long Road Back, by sculptor George Tobolowsky. Suitable for families with children of all ages, we will also have a special area for our youngest learners ages 0-2 to build.

All Aboard! Winter Express Family Day

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2018
9:00 a.m. – NOON (DROP-IN)
Formerly known as Santa’s Workshop, in this special family day we will create seasonal projects and explore as the museum comes to life with sneaky collections elves, a holiday market, and more! Suitable for families with children of all ages, we will also have a special area for our youngest learners ages 0-2.

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

Sundays in June

Music in the Grove

6:00 p.m.

FREE TO THE PUBLIC

June 2
Rocket 88

Presented by Yoknapatawpha Arts Council

June 9
Lo Noom

Presented by the Ole Miss Student Union

June 16
Mark “Muleman” Massey & Billy Earheart

Presented by the Oxford-Lafayette County Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Foundation

June 23
Young Valley

Presented by the University of Mississippi Museum and Historic Houses

June 30
Ron Etheridge

Presented by Yoknapatawpha Arts Council

Also sponsored by:

Yoknapatawpha Arts Council
Visit Oxford
Ole Miss Student Union
Oxford-Lafayette County Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Foundation
University and Public Events
University Communications

THURSDAY., APRIL. 4, 2019
5:30 p.m.

COST: FREE and Open to Everyone!
Any children in attendance must be accompanied by an adult.
Sketch materials and optimal seating are first-come, first-serve, so those wanting to sketch along may want to arrive early.

The UM Museum is thrilled to welcome acclaimed ornithologist and artist, David Allen Sibley, to lead a live sketching demonstration to explain how feathers shape and color the birds that we see every day. Understanding the arrangement of feathers is key to understanding every aspect of a bird’s appearance, and drawing is one of the best ways to explore that. This will help birders and artists gain a different perspective on how to identify and draw birds.

Realism in Watercolor
Painting Clear and Colored Glass
with Laurin McCracken AWS NWS

July 30–August 2, 2019
8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. each day

CLASS IS FULL

Please email Emily McCauley at esdean@olemiss.edu to be added to the waitlist.

$375 for Museum Members
$400 for Non-Members

Register Here

 
This is a workshop for artists who are interested in learning to paint in the realistic style of the Dutch and Flemish still life painters of the 16th and 7th century. Participants will learn how to see, draw and paint objects in realistic detail.

Subject that will be painted during workshop.

Participants will paint a simple still life of clear glass from a photo provided. Participants will use a projected image to trace the still life on to their paper. Laurin will teach the British, Two-Brush technique of how to make things look round and three dimensional. He will also share information about the history of realistic still life painting and its current popularity in the world market. You will also learn to create deep black backgrounds.

Participants will learn about various techniques of painting realism. These techniques can apply to many types of subject matter. The goal is to learn a lot and enjoy the journey.

Watercolor paper will be provided, participants will receive a separate material order list prior to the start of this course.