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SUMMARY:The Joy of Pastel: Maryland Pastel Society Signature Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:1st Floor\, Founder’s Gallery \nThe Joy of Pastel: Maryland Pastel Society Signature Exhibition \nJanuary 29 – May 10\, 2026 \nThe Joy of Pastel is a vibrant and refined exhibition featuring works by Signature Members of the Maryland Pastel Society\, artists who have been formally recognized for achieving excellence in the use of soft pastel and the sophisticated application of design principles. Presented at the Biggs Museum of American Art\, this special Signature Member Exhibition highlights the expressive range\, technical mastery\, and creative depth that define contemporary pastel practice in the Mid-Atlantic region. \nSoft pastel is a demanding medium—requiring precision\, confidence\, and an intimate understanding of color\, light\, and surface. The 30 featured artists represented in The Joy of Pastel have demonstrated exceptional skill in navigating these challenges\, producing works that range from luminous landscapes and compelling still lifes to evocative figurative and abstract compositions. Together\, the exhibition offers visitors an opportunity to experience the versatility of pastel as both a drawing and painting medium\, capable of remarkable subtlety as well as bold\, immediate impact. \nSignature Member status within the Maryland Pastel Society is a distinction earned through a rigorous review process and reflects a sustained commitment to artistic excellence. The Society itself\, founded in 1977\, holds a distinguished place in the history of American pastel art. It is the oldest state pastel society in the country and an active member of the International Association of Pastel Societies. While its roots are in the Baltimore region\, the Society now includes more than 200 members from across the Mid-Atlantic\, fostering a dynamic community of artists united by a shared dedication to the medium. \nBeyond exhibitions\, the Maryland Pastel Society is deeply invested in education and public engagement. Through lectures\, demonstrations\, workshops\, and online resources\, the Society supports both the creative and technical development of its members while expanding public appreciation for pastel art. The Joy of Pastel reflects this mission\, presenting work that is both technically accomplished and accessible\, inviting viewers to engage closely with the texture\, color\, and immediacy that define soft pastel. \nBy hosting this Signature Member Exhibition\, the Biggs Museum of American Art continues its commitment to showcasing regional artistic excellence and strengthening connections between Delaware audiences and leading arts organizations throughout the Mid-Atlantic. The Joy of Pastel celebrates not only the achievements of individual artists\, but also the enduring vitality of pastel as a medium and the collaborative spirit that sustains it. \n 
URL:https://www.thebiggsmuseum.org/event/the-joy-of-pastel-maryland-pastel-society-signature-exhibition/
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SUMMARY:The Art of Elizabeth Catlett: from the Collection of Samella Lewis
DESCRIPTION:3rd Floor \n The Art of Elizabeth Catlett: from the Collection of Samella Lewis  \nFebruary 12 – June 22\, 2026 \nElizabeth Catlett (1915-2012)\, a sculptor and printmaker\, is widely considered one of the most important African American artists of the 20th century. Her work blended art and social consciousness and confronted the most disturbing injustices against African Americans. She is best known for her work during the 1960s and 70s\, when she created politically charged\, black expressionistic sculptures and prints. Catlett\, a sculptor and graphic artist\, was born in Washington\, D.C. in 1919. She attended Howard University where she studied design\, printmaking and drawing. In 1940 Catlett became the first student to receive a Master’s degree in sculpture at the University of Iowa. In 1946 Catlett received a fellowship that allowed her to travel to Mexico City where she studied painting\, sculpture and lithography. There\, she worked with the People’s Graphic Arts Workshop\, a group of printmakers dedicated to using their art to promote social change. After settling in Mexico and later becoming a Mexican citizen\, she taught sculpture at the National Autonomous University of Mexico in Mexico City until retiring in 1975. \nThe works in this exhibition come from the collection of artist\, educator and author Samella Lewis\, Ph.D.\, Professor Emerita\, Art History\, Scripps College\, Claremont\, CA. Lewis was a student of Catlett’s in the 1940’s and Catlett became her mentor. The two became lifetime friends. Samella Lewis writes: “Elizabeth Catlett was my friend and my mentor in art. She is the reason that I began to see and think creatively. When I first met Elizabeth in 1941\, my attempts at making art were strictly based on visual concepts of the European models. Upon my graduation from high school\, it was my good fortune to receive a scholarship to study at Dillard University where Elizabeth was the art professor.” \n“Dillard did not offer a studio art major\, however\, with Elizabeth’s assistance I was able to obtain an art scholarship from Hampton Institute to study with Dr. Viktor Lowenfeld who at that time was regarded as the most important scholar in the field of art. While I was a student at Hampton\, Elizabeth and Lowenfeld opened many art doors for me. With the passing of Lowenfeld\, Elizabeth remained my friend. I shall always remember her as being my mentor who was responsible for my life in art.” \n“With her recent passing\, she still lives in my life and my heart as my teacher and my friend. I will always remember her and be thankful for her friendship” \n  \n\n		\n		\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				Elizabeth Catlett\, 1946\, “Pensive”\, bronze 16 1/2 x 10 1/2 x 8\n\n© 2026 Mora-Catlett Family / Licensed by VAGA at Artists Rights Society (ARS)\, NY\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				Elizabeth Catlett\, 1990\, “Dancing” lithograph\, edition 34/100\n© 2026 Mora-Catlett Family / Licensed by VAGA at Artists Rights Society (ARS)\, NY\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				Elizabeth Catlett\, 1983\, “Survivor”\, woodcut\, AP 11 x 10″\n© 2026 Mora-Catlett Family / Licensed by VAGA at Artists Rights Society (ARS)\, NY\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				Elizabeth Catlett\, 1965\, “Sharecropper”\, linocut\, AP 17 3/8 x 16 1/2″\n© 2026 Mora-Catlett Family / Licensed by VAGA at Artists Rights Society (ARS)\, NY\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				Elizabeth Catlett\, 1987\, “These Two Generations”\, lithograph\n© 2026 Mora-Catlett Family / Licensed by VAGA at Artists Rights Society (ARS)\, NY
URL:https://www.thebiggsmuseum.org/event/the-art-of-elizabeth-catlett-from-the-collection-of-samella-lewis/
CATEGORIES:Current Exhibitions
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SUMMARY:Adopt-An-Artwork: Student Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:1st Floor \nAdopt An Artwork \nFebruary 12 – May 10\, 2026 \nAdopt-An-Artwork: Student Exhibition is a culminating exhibition that highlights the creative and critical thinking of students from across Delaware who participated in the Biggs Museum of American Art’s Adopt-An-Artwork program during the 2025–2026 school year. This year\, 1\,572 students took part in the program\, engaging deeply with works from the museum’s permanent collection through sustained\, object-based learning experiences in their classrooms . \nAdopt-An-Artwork is an educational partnership between the Biggs Museum of American Art\, teachers\, and students that places original works of art at the center of interdisciplinary learning. Participating educators selected one of five artworks from the museum’s collection and received large-scale reproductions\, digital resources\, and classroom art supplies to support instruction. Through close looking\, discussion\, research\, and creative exploration\, students examined each artwork’s historical context\, materials\, themes\, and relevance to contemporary life. \nThe exhibition features selected student artworks created in response to these lessons. While the original collection objects serve as inspiration\, the student work reflects a wide range of personal interpretations\, media\, and subject matter. Some students responded to themes of nature\, environment\, and place\, while others explored storytelling\, identity\, history\, material culture\, or social change. Together\, these works demonstrate how a single object can spark inquiry across disciplines such as visual art\, history\, science\, language arts\, and social studies. \nDisplayed alongside the student artwork are interpretive materials that underscore the educational process behind the program\, emphasizing inquiry\, critical thinking\, and creative problem-solving. The exhibition celebrates not only finished artworks\, but also the role of teachers as curriculum designers and the importance of museums as active partners in education.
URL:https://www.thebiggsmuseum.org/event/adopt-an-artwork-student-exhibition/
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