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12 for 12: Alice Schille

12 for 12: Alice Schille

In the last of our 12 for 12 series celebrating Columbus’ Bicentennial we celebrate Alice Schille. Acknowledging the contributions of one of Ohio’s most important Impressionists, Alice Schille was a pioneer in the art world. The Columbus native’s talent and Read More…

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Making Faces Photo Hunt Assignment 6

Making Faces Photo Hunt Assignment 6

Here is your last Making Faces CMA Photo Hunt assignment: Capture something that reflects the word mysterious. Tag your work on Instagram with #CMAPhotoHunt and #mysterious Tag by Tuesday January 1, 2013. Please note: images must be your own; while Read More…

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Making Faces Photo Hunt Assignment 5

Making Faces Photo Hunt Assignment 5

This next round of Photo Hunt assignments are based on Making Faces, our exhibition currently on view in the Family Gallery that explores portraits from CMA’s collection, and includes work by Diane Arbus, Roy Lichtenstein, Miro, and other noted artists. Read More…

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Making Faces Photo Assignment 4

Making Faces Photo Assignment 4

This next round of Photo Hunt assignments are based on Making Faces, our exhibition currently on view in the Family Gallery that explores portraits from CMA’s collection, and includes work by Diane Arbus, Roy Lichtenstein, Miro, and other noted artists. Read More…

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Making Faces Photo Hunt Assignment 3

Making Faces Photo Hunt Assignment 3

This next round of Photo Hunt assignments are based on Making Faces, our exhibition currently on view in the Family Gallery that explores portraits from CMA’s collection, and includes work by Diane Arbus, Roy Lichtenstein, Miro, and other noted artists. Read More…

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Making Faces Photo Hunt Assignment 2

Making Faces Photo Hunt Assignment 2

This next round of Photo Hunt assignments are based on Making Faces, our exhibition currently on view in the Family Gallery that explores portraits from CMA’s collection, and includes work by Diane Arbus, Roy Lichtenstein, Miro, and other noted artists. Read More…

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New CMA Photo Hunt Series

New CMA Photo Hunt Series

Our CMA Photo Hunts are back! Thanks to all who participated in the first series of CMA Photo Hunts based on our critically acclaimed The Radical Camera exhibition. Altogether we received nearly 900 submissions from more than 100 photographers. The Read More…

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12 for 12: Elijah Pierce

12 for 12: Elijah Pierce

Elijah Pierce (1892–1984) was born in Baldwin, Mississippi and took up carving wood after his father gave him his first pocketknife when he was only seven years old. As a young man, Pierce left Mississippi and moved north. Working as Read More…

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CMA Photo Hunts Assignment 9: Home

CMA Photo Hunts Assignment 9: Home

For the ninth (and last) CMA Photo Hunt assignment here is your assignment: Capture something that reflects the word “Home” Tag your work on Instagram, Twitter, or Flickr with #CMAPhotoHunt and #Home plus your #city. For this last assignment you Read More…

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12 for 12: Kojo Kamau Chronicles Columbus

12 for 12: Kojo Kamau Chronicles Columbus

In the next in our 12 for 12 Columbus Bicentennial series honoring Columbus artists from our permanent collection, we highlight photographer Kojo Kamau. Throughout his life, Kojo Kamau has made major contributions to the vitality of the arts in Columbus. Read More…

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