Past

Special Exhibition – Classic Images: Photographs by Ansel Adams

Feb 14-May 11, 2014

Classic Images includes 72 images – all black and white – that Adams personally printed for his daughter.  It is one of his Museum Sets, a portfolio he conceived in the 1970s as the best images from his career.

Special Exhibition Admission Prices: Adults $8; Members and under 17 $3


Sponsored by Sarica, with additional support from Jon and Lori Bartell, Andy and Cathy Bell, Bryce Hill, Inc., Kristina and Terry Butler, Comfort Keepers, Patrick Field, Jim and Joan Foreman, Clayton Hays, Deborah Hill, Mark Kearns, Tom, Tina, Argeri, and Yanni Lagos, Ross McGregor and Dr. Cathy Crompton, Dr. Rick Nedelman and Lori Thomas, Dr. Charles and Jade Parsons, Pentalflex, Inc., Steve and Connie Schneider, Wallace & Turner, Inc., and with assistance from the Convention and Facilities Authority.

All photographs from the collection of Anne Adams Helms; exhibition coordinated by Peoria Riverfront Museum, Peoria, IL.

2014 Congressional Art Competition

Mar 29-Apr 14, 2014

The 2014 Congressional Art Competition, “An Artistic Discovery,” aims to showcase the artistic talents of 8th District high school students. The competition is open to high school students (grades 9-12), who are residents of the 8th Congressional District.

The work of art that is awarded the GRAND PRIZE will hanging in the U.S. Capitol for one year, along with other winning pieces from students around the country. The winning artist may receive free round-trip airfare for the national winners’ reception in Washington, D.C., and be eligible for a $3000/year scholarship to a renowned college of arts and design. FIRST PLACE artwork will hang in the Office of the Speaker of the House for one year. Winners will be announced at a community reception at Springfield Museum of Art on April 5.

Visit the Museum from March 29 to April 14 to view the Congressional Art Competition Exhibit, An Artistic Discovery. And join us on Saturday April 5, 4-6pm, for a community reception celebrating these budding young artists.

The Ohio Perspective (Deer Gallery)

Feb 14-Sep 7, 2014

This exhibit presents works of art inspired by the Ohio landscape. From cities and towns to farms, woodlands, and riverbanks, artists have been moved to create works provoked by the environments of Ohio.

68th Annual Juried Members’ Exhibition 2014

Jun 7-Aug 23, 2014

Opening Reception
Saturday, Jun 7, 2014, 5:30-7pm
Awards presented at 6:30pm
Exhibition juror: Eva Buttacavoli, Executive Director, Dayton Visual Arts Center

Annual Meeting
The Springfield Museum of Art Annual Meeting will be held on Saturday, Jun 7, from 5:00-5:30 pm immediately prior to the opening reception for the Annual Juried Members’ exhibit. All members are welcome to attend.