Category: Art on the Go
Virginia W. Gore
A mustachioed man enters this scene from a shadowy door in the background. A puzzled look comes across his face as he realizes he is the only man in the room. The man is Raphael Gleitsmann, one of Akron’s most beloved artists. Gleitsmann is shown here in a drawing by his close friend and fellow artist Virginia W. Gore. Through quick linework and sketchy washes of ink, Gore suggests an environment of commotion in Gleitsmann’s studio, with the painter looking on helplessly as the women
Totally Rad ’80s Slang: Word Find
Locate the given words in the grid, running in one of eight possible directions horizontally, vertically, or diagonally.
Lunchtime 5: Look Closely
Celebrity as Muse Spend a few minutes exploring artworks from the collection related to this month’s topic. By looking closely, you’ll discover surprising details and have a restful moment of learning during your Friday lunch break.
Dwight Tryon – Tonalism
Dwight Tryon was a born New Englander who painted the region with knowing confidence. In this picture of Rhode Island Sound, he included a lone boater sailing out to sea, perhaps to start a day of fishing. The tiny figure is dwarfed by nature, yielding a contemplative, melancholy mood. Tryon rarely painted in watercolor, yet he put impressive finesse into this work. He used a limited number of marks and colors—just a few whites, grays, and blues, plus the light brown of the paper itself—but
ARTstrology: Taurus
April 20 – May 20 Can’t you imagine stringing up a hammock in this lovely landscape? Of course YOU can, Taurus! You are a master of relaxation! As an earth sign, you are grounded and love the sensual delights of the natural world. You’re not lazy by any means, but you love a good dose of R and R, and what better place to do it than this scene in Seville? Tauro 20 abril – 20 mayo ¿No te imaginas colgar una hamaca en este
Lunchtime 5: Get Art
Making Your Mark Explore the regional artist installation in Corbin, O’Neill, and the Lobby. Works range in media including lithographs, screenprints, and collaged works.
Édouard Boubat
“There are days when one walks around without getting a single photograph, without running into anything. …But there are other times when things are offered to me, like gifts. …But in order to seize that gift, one has to be prepared. If I am, and if my camera is there at the right moment, click, all I have to do is accept it.” —Édouard Boubat When this photo was taken in 1956 in the rural village of Sotoserrano, Spain, the country was still under the
Lunchtime 5: Creativity Invitation
Sound Need a little inspiration? Sometimes all it takes is a prompt, suggestion, or idea. Tune in to get a creative spark inspired by the museum’s collection and exhibitions.
Lunchtime 5: Video Tour
April Showers Bring on the rain. Explore five works in the collection that bring to mind spring showers. You’ll see paint and glazes imitate driving rain, gentle sprinkles, and splashing puddles.
Lunchtime 5: Look Closely
Anxiety & Loss Spend a few minutes exploring artworks from the collection related to this month’s topic. By looking closely, you’ll discover surprising details and have a restful moment of learning during your Friday lunch break.
