Past Exhibitions Archives - Page 3 of 25 - Michener Art Museum

Keith Haring: A Radiant Legacy

Keith Haring: A Radiant Legacy features more than 100 unique and notable works from a private collection, including two rare Subway drawings, complete suites of many of the artist’s icon print series and Medusa Head (the

March 12, 2022 – July 31, 2022

The Work of Art: Museum Collecting Unpacked

The Work of Art: Museum Collecting Unpacked shares the stories of approximately 25 carefully selected objects from the Michener’s permanent and archival collections to explore the life cycle of a work of

January 29, 2022 – May 15, 2022

Miriam Carpenter: Shaping the Ethereal

Celebrate the beauty and soul of natural materials in this exhibition featuring Miriam Carpenter’s sculpture, furniture, prints, and drawings that exemplify her careful, deliberate process of transformation. Appearing deceptively simple

October 9, 2021 – March 20, 2022

Daring Design: The Impact of Three Women on Wharton Esherick’s Craft

This exhibition explores the significant impact of three women—Helene Fischer (1879-1970), Hanna Weil (1900-1985), and Marjorie Content (1895-1984)—on the artistic development and career of sculptor and studio craftsman Wharton Esherick

September 10, 2021 – February 6, 2022

It’s Personal: The Art of Robert Beck

For the past three decades, Robert Beck has been an integral part of the Bucks County art scene. He paints what fascinates him, whether it be on land or sea;

July 30, 2021 – January 2, 2022

Collection Spotlight: Etchings by Daniel Garber

Known for his colorful, impressionistic landscape paintings, this exhibition features etchings by Daniel Garber that demonstrate the artist’s highly skilled draughtsmanship and keen attention to texture and expressive line. Garber

April 29, 2021 – September 26, 2021

Essential Work 2020: A Community Portrait

Last year will be long remembered as a time of upheaval and uncertainty as the United States grappled with the coronavirus pandemic, racial injustice, political protest, and a divisive presidential

March 19, 2021 – July 11, 2021

Through the Lens: Modern Photography in the Delaware Valley

Through the Lens explores nearly 70 years of artistic experimentations with photographic processes and subject matter by artists in the Delaware Valley region. Considered through the lenses of Form &

February 5, 2021 – August 15, 2021

Syd Carpenter: Portraits of Our Places

This showing of sculptor and ceramicist Syd Carpenter investigates issues of identity, memory and ownership of land through sculpted portraits of African American gardens and farms. This is the first

October 16, 2020 – February 28, 2021

Fern Coppedge: New Discoveries

In 1920, Fern Coppedge bought a house and studio in Lumberville, Pennsylvania and painted the surrounding Bucks County landscape in bold shapes and vibrant colors. Coppedge is especially celebrated for

September 12, 2020 – April 18, 2021

Paint Dtown

We’re bringing art outdoors! The Michener is delighted to “paint” Doylestown with reproductions of its artwork strategically placed throughout the town for this FREE outdoor exhibition entitled Paint Dtown. While you’re

July 20, 2020 – October 31, 2020

Rising Tides: Contemporary Art and the Ecology of Water

July 20-22: Members-Only Preview July 23: Public Opening April 22, 2020 marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, founded in 1970 to educate the public about environmental issues impacting our

July 20, 2020 – January 10, 2021