Exhibitions Archives

Over the course of fifty years, the Museum has carefully cultivated a permanent collection that spans diverse time periods and artistic styles due in part to the generosity of twenty-five years of the Nancy Woodson Spire Foundation. To mark this anniversary, the Museum presents Cultivating Beauty: 25 Years of Nancy Woodson Spire Foundation Acquisitions, an exhibition that highlights how this thoughtful collecting effort has helped define the character of the institution and how it serves the public, adding depth and diversity to its holdings.

Birds, in all their majesty and fragility, connect us with the natural world. All-new work by some of the world’s most talented artists serves as a fitting tribute to this year’s milestone 50th annual exhibition.

Featuring a juried selection of contemporary avian-themed artwork, this world-renowned annual exhibition celebrates and takes inspiration from birds and all their majesty, quirks, and delight.

This exhibition, featuring watercolor artwork from the Woodson’s collection, celebrates the delicate beauty and expressive depth of this captivating medium.

Sacred Nature, the thought-provoking exhibition by wildlife photographers and conservationists Jonathan and Angela Scott, explores the profound connection between humans and the natural world, highlighting the urgent need for environmental preservation through stunning imagery and compelling storytelling.

Experience the full range of the photographic process in this immersive exhibition featuring Hmong American artist Pao Houa Her. Her’s portraits capture the diverse expressions of community, identity, and diaspora. Visitors will have opportunities to interact with portrait photography as the exhibition evolves in the galleries over the course of a few months.