Remembering Oglethorpe museum founder Lloyd Nick
Lloyd Nick in the Oglethorpe University Museum of Art Lloyd Nick, founder of the Oglethorpe University Museum of Art and its director for 19 years, has passed away. He was with his loving [...]
Oglethorpe Museum Receives Donation of Rare Degas Charcoal
The Oglethorpe University Museum of Art recently received quite a rare donation: a charcoal sketch. At first glance, the sketch may look unassuming, however, it is actually an early draft from famous French Impressionist painter Edgar Degas. [...]
Pax Tokugawa Exhibit Honors Beloved Professor Dr. Robert Steen
The Oglethorpe University Museum of Art has announced their new exhibition for the spring semester: “Pax Tokugawa: The Japanese Collections of OUMA.” This exhibit, which showcases the rich collection of Japanese art in OUMA’s permanent collection, will [...]
Presenting 5-Minute Museum, Tuesdays at 2
Looking for a little more art and inspiration in your week? Starting in March, the Oglethorpe University Museum of Art is hosting “5-Minute Museum,” a live video series brought straight to your phone or computer every week [...]
2019 Alum’s Art Donation Honors Belle Turner Lynch ’61
Oglethorpe alumnus Brad Firchow '19 has always had a passion for art. At age 13, he began collecting it, mainly focusing on French and American impressionists. His love of art would eventually draw him to spend time [...]
OU Professor Dr. Jay Lutz Gives Lecture on Rufino Tamayo and Poet Benjamin Péret
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lTinIB4G2dk Recently, Professor of French Jay Lutz gave a virtual lecture on the French poet Benjamin Péret, who resided in Mexico through the 1940's. It was there that he encountered the works of Rufino [...]
Oglethorpe’s Museum announces interactive virtual tour
The Oglethorpe University Museum of Art has announced the premiere of its 360-degree virtual tour. Fully immersive and high-definition, the tour allows the user to get up close to the exhibitions and learn more about [...]
Student-led conversation with artist Maria Cristina Tavera to explore culture and identity
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Oglethorpe University Museum of Art will host a virtual conversation with Latinx artist Maria Cristina Tavera, an independent curator and activist influenced by her transnational upbringing in Minnesota [...]
Oglethorpe alumna, museum board chair named inaugural Fulton County poet laureate
Oglethorpe University alumna and Oglethorpe University Museum of Art Advisory Board Chair Karen Head, Ph.D. has been selected as the inaugural Poet Laureate of Fulton County. She was nominated to the position after completing a [...]
OUMA Announcement for Fall 2020
Dear Friends of OUMA, We are moving into a remote platform which is completely free for everyone! We look forward to a time when we may once again open our doors and welcome all of our [...]