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“the first museum dedicated to the art of the American South”
Morris Museum of Art in Augusta is the first museum dedicated to the art and artists of the American South. The collection includes holdings of nearly 5,000 paintings, works on paper, photographs, and sculptures dating from the late-eighteenth century to the present. In addition to the permanent collection galleries, the museum hosts eight to ten temporary special exhibitions every year. On September 26, 1992, the Morris Museum of Art opened its doors to the public and attracted more than ten thousand visitors in its first three months of operation. Since then, it has strived to fulfill its promise to make the language of artistic expression in the South accessible to a large and diverse audience through dozens of exhibitions and publications. The museum's education department has developed art education programs at many different grade levels in partnership with local school systems and has offered docent-led tours of the museum's holdings and exhibitions to thousands of visitors of all ages every year. The museum's public programs—whether storytelling sessions, readings, concerts, lectures, conversations with artists, or art-making workshops—have contributed to the renaissance of downtown Augusta. At its tenth anniversary celebration in September 2002, the museum's founder, William S. Morris III, offered a vision of the museum's future that included the continued expansions of the museum's presence as an important contributor to the community's social and cultural resources and economic vitality, as well as to the country's understanding and appreciation of the culture of the region.
A hidden gem! Delightful collection of Southern art- folk art, paintings, and my favorite, a spectacular art glass collection! Docent tours Sunday afternoon, which is also free! A great stop on... Read more
Located in an office building and consuming an entire floor, the museum can be accessed from the ground level or on top of the levee. Two-hour parking is available next to the building (among... Read more
I really love this small unexpected museum. It is dedicated to southern artists and I found the art fascinating and compelling. Admission is $5 and you can spend as little or as long as you... Read more
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