April 12, 2014
Research Center-Columbia
Join SHSMO and the Museum of Art and Archaeology (MAA) for an afternoon of activities celebrating the 125th birthday of Thomas Hart Benton, including a chance to “meet” him as MAA docent Gary Beahan answers questions in costume!
1 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. – Inspired by Benton: Kids Create and Curate! – At this fun family event kids ages five to twelve will create a special exhibition of cards celebrating Benton’s birthday. Dr. Joan Stack, SHSMO’s art curator, will provide a short tour of the new American Mythologies exhibit. Children will then make birthday cards inspired by the pieces on display. When finished, the kids will help design a temporary panel exhibit showcasing them in the Society’s Corridor Gallery. The event is free, but space is limited. Register by contacting SHSMO at 573.882.7083 or shsofmo@umsystem.edu.
3 p.m. – 4 p.m. – Happy Birthday Mr. Benton! – Join in the celebration of this Missouri artist’s life and work by learning more about his impact on the history of American art. Curator Dr. Joan Stack will enlighten us with the stories behind the new exhibition American Mythologies. Attendees can wish “Benton” a happy 125th birthday while sharing cake and viewing the new temporary exhibit of cards inspired by Benton (see above).
http://shs.umsystem.edu/outreach/events/index.shtml#bentonbday.