Jacob Lawrence, Carpenters, 1977, lithograph. Photo courtesy of Joel Breger. At first glance, an art exhibition titled “ReTooled” might sound like a display of vintage saws and hammers, but don’t let the name of the current exhibition at the Columbia Museum of Art fool you. ReTooled highlights the collected works of John Hechinger, owner […]
How to Keep Kids Learning All Summer Long
While summer is certainly a fun and exciting time for kids, the lack of time in the classroom can result in lost learning. Often referred to as the “summer slide,” it can be a serious issue for students who don’t continue to learn throughout their summer break. In fact, students can lose up to two […]
Explore the Life of Art’s Most Celebrated Surrealist Painter, Salvador Dalí
Ask even the most casual art observer about surrealist artwork and they’ll likely to point to the paintings of Salvador Dalí. Images of melting clocks and stork-legged elephants come to mind – well-known works of art from an eccentric artist. “Dalí continues to intrigue people. He doesn’t go away. Why is that?” wonders Will South, […]
Expand Your Idea of Jazz Music at Concert Series
It didn’t take long for Noel Freidline to realize Columbia was hungry for jazz music. In the midst of its third full season, the CMA Jazz on Main series at the Columbia Museum of Art is entertaining sell-out crowds with its diverse programming and world-class performers. Credit for the idea goes to Dr. Stephen Serbin […]