Columbus Museum of Art

Pause for a closer look at this Clarence Holbrook Carter painting, on view in Gallery 2. Born #OnThisDay in Portsmouth, Ohio, Carter often drew inspiration from his surroundings. Here, two rural women walk beside a railroad track after a train has passed. They are gathering “clunkers”—pieces of coal that have been thrown from the train—to use in their own homes. Does this scene feel grounded in reality—or something beyond? Clarence Holbrook Carter, Jane Reed and Dora Hunt, 1941. Oil on canvas. Museum Purchase, Derby Fund.

?? We are pleased to announce recent curatorial appointments at CMA! Daniel Marcus – Curator of Collections and Exhibitions Kaitlin Booher – William and Sarah Ross Soter Associate Curator of Photography Molly Eckel – Shackelford Family Assistant Curator of American Art These additions to our curatorial team underscore CMA’s commitment to excellence, bringing fresh perspectives and expertise to our programming. "Daniel, Kaitlin, and Molly’s distinctive perspectives, scholarship, and dedication to their fields will greatly enrich our museum and the communities we serve, continuously striving to create great experiences with great art for everyone. We’re delighted to be working with each of them,” says Brooke A. Minto, CMA’s Executive Director & CEO. Join us in welcoming them to CMA! To learn more about Daniel, Kaitlin, and Molly, click here: https://lnkd.in/gx5MEZzR 1. Daniel Marcus – ?? Marcus Morris 2. Kaitlin Booher – ?? John Keon 3. Molly Eckel – ?? John Blazejewski

Behind every great museum is a team of incredible women. ? As Women’s history month comes to an end we send thanks to the women across every department who make CMA thrive—our directors, registrars, gallery associates, facilities team, educators, store and retail staff, special events team, café team, administrators, marketers, fundraisers, docents, and more. Your dedication, creativity, and leadership shape everything we do. Looking for ways to celebrate Women’s History Month? Explore our latest blog for five ways to engage at CMA this month: https://ow.ly/1OWN50VcWZx Tag a woman who inspires you! #WomensHistoryMonth First image by Kismet Visuals & Co. Photography & Design Second image by Jon Finney Third image by Megan Leigh Barnard Fourth image by Melissa Chu Photography Fifth image Starling Studio Ninth image by Emma Parker's Photography

??Hello, spring! What’s your favorite seasonal work on display? Maurice Prendergast, The Promenade, c. 1910–1913. Oil on canvas. Gift of Ferdinand Howald. Henri Matisse, Yellow Roses with Cage of Parakeets, 1924. Oil on canvas. Gift of Ferdinand Howald. Camille Pissarro, Landscape near Pontoise, 1878. Oil on canvas. Gift of Howard D. and Babette L. Sirak, the Donors to the Campaign for Enduring Excellence, and the Derby Fund. Edna Boies Hopkins, Garden Flowers, c. 1915. Color woodblock print. Museum Purchase, Howald Fund. Aminah Brenda Lynn Robinson, To Be A Drum, 1998. Mixed media. Gift of the Artist.

Louise Nevelson (1899–1988) revolutionized modern sculpture with her bold, monochromatic wood assemblages. Born in Ukraine and raised in Maine, she moved to New York, where she studied with Hans Hofmann and worked alongside Diego Rivera before pioneering her signature sculptural style in the 1940s. A trailblazer in the male-dominated art world, Nevelson’s singular vision and relentless dedication made her one of the most influential sculptors of the 20th century. On view at CMA through August 24, "Louise Nevelson: Dawn to Dusk" offers a rare and expansive look at her career. The exhibition also highlights Nevelson’s little-known connection to Columbus. In 1961, she formed a lasting bond with the Glimcher family, founders of Pace Gallery, who helped elevate her work to international prominence. Through Pace/Columbus (1965–1982), she exhibited in the city, and the Glimchers later gifted several significant works to CMA—two of which are featured in the exhibition. Learn more about Louise Nevelson at our next Wednesdays@2 on March 26. https://ow.ly/gNl450VjVaF #Women’sHistoryMonth Louise Nevelson, 1975. Photo by Richard Avedon ? The Richard Avedon Foundation.

Spring Art Breaks start TODAY! Join us in My CMA Studio and explore March’s theme: Wonder Creatures. Spring Art Breaks Schedule: ?? Every Tuesday–Friday March 18–April 4 & April 22–April 25 10:00 AM–1:00 PM Spring Art Breaks are free with admission and welcome all ages. Looking for a quieter experience? Sensory Hour runs from 10:00–11:00 AM with lowered lights, noise-canceling headphones, and limited seating. Thank you to Battelle for supporting Art Breaks. Learn more about My CMA Studio initiatives: https://ow.ly/FVJN50VjSHU

Spring Art Breaks start TODAY! Join us in My CMA Studio and explore March’s theme: Wonder Creatures. Spring Art Breaks Schedule: ?? Every Tuesday–Friday March 18–April 4 & April 22–April 25 10:00 AM–1:00 PM Spring Art Breaks are free with admission and welcome all ages. Looking for a quieter experience? Sensory Hour runs from 10:00–11:00 AM with lowered lights, noise-canceling headphones, and limited seating. Thank you to Battelle for supporting Art Breaks. Learn more about My CMA Studio initiatives: https://ow.ly/FVJN50VjSHU

?? Green appreciation post. This St. Patrick's Day, take a closer look at how artists in our collection use the color green. Alexej Jawlensky, Schokko with Red Hat, 1909. Oil on board. Gift of Howard D. and Babette L. Sirak, the Donors to the Campaign for Enduring Excellence, and the Derby Fund. Aminah Brenda Lynn Robinson, To Be A Drum [Daddy Wes, Mat, and Martha Sitting Cross-legged in Flowers], 1998. Mixed media. Gift of the Artist. Edward Hopper, Morning Sun, 1952. Oil on canvas. Museum Purchase, Howald Fund. Alice Schille, The Green Door, Morocco, c. 1922. Watercolor. Museum Purchase, Howald and Derby Funds. Paul Peel, A Country Boy and His Dog Among the Daisies, 1886. Oil on canvas. Bequest of Francis C. Sessions. Lucius Brown Kutchin, Girl in Green, c. 1930. Oil on panel. Gift of Miss Stella Milburn. Shuko Nagaya, Indian Summer, Date unknown. Pastel and gouache. Museum purchase. Winslow Homer, Haymaking, 1864. Oil on canvas. Museum Purchase, Howald Fund, in honor of Stephen S. Wittmann’s term as president of the Board of Trustees, November 2020–November 2022.

Don’t miss the third Prologue event TONIGHT! Columbus Museum of Art at The Pizzuti (632 Park Street) 6:30–10:00 PM The evening starts at 7:00 PM with a conversation between artists Julia Scher and Julia Weist, whose work is featured in "Prologue." From 8:00–10:00 PM, the afterparty kicks off with Errant Forms X Nesting, a DJ series curated by Love Higher. Cash bar provided by Watershed Distillery. Admission is free with registration. “Prologue” is presented with generous support from The Ohio State University Office of Academic Affairs. Seating for the curator conversation is available on a first come, first served basis. Learn more: https://ow.ly/G3SU50Vi4B9 First two images by Mallory Landis Photographing Julia Scher image by Albrecht Fuchs Julia Weist image by Adam T. Deen Skylab Gallery Watershed Distillery

It's the FINAL DAY for "Think Outside the Brick: The Creative Art of LEGO?!" Don’t miss your chance to explore this annual LEGO? celebration, built in collaboration with the incredible Ohio LEGO? User’s Group (OhioLUG). From familiar landmarks to playful surprises, there’s so much to discover—plus a museum-wide scavenger hunt, a LEGO? brick building zone, and a design-your-own Minifigure station. Thank you to presenting sponsor Huntington National Bank for making this creative experience possible!