Virtual Museum

This panel discussion examines the collective power of the arts to address complex issues in society, its ability to chart a path for social change, the role of the artist as activist and their impact on local communities and nationwide – February 23, 2023

The series will begin by exploring the history of how HUMA acquired the Romare Bearden prints, telling stories of different donors and their connection to the works of art - February 4, 2022

The second Session will explain the narrative quality of Bearden’s work and its relationship to the Black American experience, touching on elements of the Great Migration, the Harlem Renaissance, family life and universal hero themes. - February 11, 2022

HUMA is partnering withthe EFA Robert Blackburn Studiofor a virtual demonstration that explores Bearden’s printmaking process. The Studio will also explain the history of Blackburn and Bearden’s collaboration. - February 18, 2022

Viewers will participate in a hands-on virtual art experience led by a Museum Educator. - February 25, 2022

The last session will summarize the main points of the series and include a Q&A with the Museum Director Karen T. Albert. - March 4, 2022

Join Lisa Merrill, PhD., Professor of Performance Studies, Rhetoric and Public Advocacy Program, Department of Writing Studies and Rhetoric at Hofstra University, for a virtual conversation, live from London, discussing the Lubaina Himid exhibition, which is on view at the Tate Modern from November 25, 2021 to July 3, 2022 – December 2, 2021

This program highlights a selection of photographs of New York City throughout the 20th century from the 1930s to 2000s, focusing on the built environment including images of architecture and transportation – November 12, 2021

Join Director Karen T. Albert for a virtual gallery visit! The exhibition Where Were You? Witnessing History explores the many ways we remember and commemorate major trauma, including remembrance ceremonies, memorial sites, and artistic responses – September 10, 2021

Join Director Karen T. Albert for a virtual preview of the Museum of Art’s exhibitions and programs for the Fall 2021 season. The discussion will include an update on in-person visits to the Museum – August 13, 2021

An artist may create works of art in a broad range of media but an artistic idea often begins with a drawing. Drawings, whether created in pencil, ink or pastel, exhibit a greater immediacy and closer connection to the artist. They can be studies for another work in a different medium, incomplete ideas or finished images - June 11, 2021

As a collecting institution, the HU Museum of Art continues to develop and expand its permanent collection. Learn about the acquisition process and some of the recent works of art donated to HUMA – May 14, 2021

The average museum visitor spends less than 30 seconds with each work of art; we invite you to engage in mindful looking – allowing for deeper reflection and a greater understanding of the work – April 10, 2021

Yonia Fain, through his personal, powerful visual imagery and poetry, pays tribute to the memories of those lost during the Holocaust – April 9, 2021

Berenice Abbott was a central figure in and an important bridge between the photographic circles and cultural hubs of Paris and New York in the early 20th century – March 12, 2021

Explore the 28 prints in HU Museum of Art’s collection and how Romare Bearden communicated his ideas and thoughts about everyday Black American life in 20th century America – February 12, 2021

Discover how traditional Japanese woodblock prints continue to influence contemporary artists and Manga - December 11, 2020

Explore the rich diversity of African art, focusing on Western and Central Africa, through selected works of art from the HU Musuem of Art's collection of more than 290 works - November 13, 2020

Learn about the evolution of printmaking methods including an explanation of different techniques - October 9, 2020

What is your favorite painting? - September 16, 2020

Can you tell us about HUMA’s collection and have there been any recent acquisitions? - September 16, 2020

How does HUMA store 2D artwork? - September 16, 2020

Does HUMA have a variety of paintings in the collection? - September 16, 2020

Using photographs and screenprints from the HU Museum of Art's collection, take a look into the working method and artistic process of Andy Warhol, legendary pop artist and art celebrity of the 20th century - September 11, 2020

A virtual tour of the exhibition - June 4, 2020

- April 30, 2020

Join us as we take a virtual look at the exhibition - April 16, 2020

How do we choose? What do we choose? Join us for a discussion about curating art exhibitions - April 9, 2020

Take a slow “look” at a few works in the exhibition Uncharted: American Abstraction in the Information Age - April 4, 2020

Join Senior Museum Educator Amy Solomon to create a personal narrative collage. This project is inspired by the artist Romare Bearden who used overlapping images in his artwork that reflected various life experiences and influences.

List of Supplies

Are you looking for an artistic and creative escape? Gather your colored pencils, markers or crayons, find a quiet space and indulge in recreating a work of art from HUMA's collection. Click HERE and choose your favorite to color!

"Art evokes the mystery without which the world would not exist." - Rene Magritte

Perle Fine's painting, Convolution, 1966-67, is featured in our virtual exhibition “Nevertheless She Persisted”. Create a work of art inspired by Fine, using paper, various types of tape and coloring materials (crayons, markers, chalk, watercolors, whatever you have!). So, grab the whole family and let’s have some FUN with FINE Lines!

Join museum educator Elisa Bruno to create two different types of paper fans. This project is inspired by the artist Miriam Schapiro whose work appears in the Nevertheless She Persisted exhibition.

Set your creative wheels in motion by making a Paper Rainbow Spinner using paper, glue, scissors, and a wood stick or straw. Click HERE for instructions and template.

We are all living in some scary times right now. Instead of living in fear, let's live in creativity! Join us for another Roll & Draw art project to exercise your art muscles and create your own unique Monster. Find our Monster Roll & Draw worksheet HERE. Grab the whole family for a break to get creative and just roll with it!

Click here for instructions and the project worksheet.