The Georgia Museum of Art is a unique resource on campus. The museum’s location on the UGA campus makes it an ideal teaching resource for classes in subjects of all kinds. Ask students and faculty and...
For Kei Ito, the bombing of Hiroshima in 1945 is just as palpable and present now, nearly 80 years later, as it was the day his grandfather survived it. He carries the weight of the trauma with him as...
Ah, summer. The season beckons us to relax, slow down and find new ways to have fun and experience joy. Summer is still a few months away, but it’ll be here before you know it. If you’re making plans ...
Just outside of Kei Ito’s exhibition in the galleries, you’ll find Ralston Crawford’s “Test Able,” a work from our collection that speaks to the topic of Ito’s show: nuclear testing.
It’s been a quiet week on campus because of Spring Break so it’s a good week to share a round up of all of the publications, podcasts, radio interviews and other media mentions of the Georgia Museum o...
What role do jokes play in your life? Do they impact the way you view the world, or perhaps, help make light of the frustrations in your life? For artist Richard Prince, an examination of jokes illumi...
The Georgia Museum of Art Student Association is hosting its spring Student Night this February 29 from 6 to 8 p.m. The Student Association hosts a total of three student nights during the academic ca...
For Carina Crucho, a Fulbright Visiting Scholar, exploring Athens and the UGA campus has been a source of inspiration. On her blog, she writes about her experiences here with thoughtful observations a...
The Georgia Museum of Art recently acquired “Holy Family,” an oil-on-copper painting by an artist in the circle of Lavinia Fontana (1552 Bologna – 1614 Rome). Purchased in honor of former museum direc...
The Georgia Museum of Art will celebrate the lasting impact of African American history this February through an artistic lens. By highlighting works in the museum’s permanent collection, as well as ...
The Georgia Museum of Art at the University of Georgia recently received a major grant from the Elizabeth Firestone Graham Foundation to reimagine and reinstall the museum’s permanent collection galle...
Welcome to 2024! A new year often means new goals, but it’s no secret that resolutions are often abandoned after just a few weeks or months. According to experts, most people abandon resolutions becau...
Who would’ve thought that Ron Shelp, with humble beginnings as a traveling fruitcake salesman and no plans to go to college, would one day leave a generous gift to the Georgia Museum of Art in his wil...
As 2023 comes to an end and we look forward to the new year ahead, it’s also a good time for reflection. The year was noteworthy in the history of the museum and is marked by change and celebration fo...
In the Georgia Museum of Art’s newest exhibition, “Through Lines,” artist Nancy Baker Cahill proves that augmented reality (AR) belongs in the realm of fine art. The artist’s first solo museum exhibit...
As the semester comes to a close, students are busy hunkering down for final exams. Off campus, others in the Athens community are navigating busy holiday social calendars, shopping for gifts, readyin...
The Georgia Museum of Art is a unique resource on campus. The museum’s location on the UGA campus makes it an ideal teaching resource for classes in subjects of all kinds. Ask students and faculty and...
Looking for unique gifts for friends and loved ones this holiday season? The Georgia Museum of Art’s Museum Shop has a wide array of options. From stocking stuffers and gifts for the art lover in your...
We are proud to announce that the Georgia Museum of Art was recognized by the Southeastern Museums Conference (SEMC) for outstanding work with eight awards at the annual SEMC meeting last weekend in L...
The museum celebrated its 75th birthday in style Nov. 5, with a crowd of more than 550 in attendance for Sunday afternoon festivities that did not disappoint.