This place is my home. I have never been more sure of anything.

At a 2005 exhibit at Charlotte's Modern Eye Gallery, he was described as "renowned for his previous work in watercolor, for which he has been awarded many honors. In this current body of work, he turns his expression to collage, and crafts energy-filled canvases of color, light, and texture. His work is reminiscent of delicate Japanese-inspired textiles."

This is the second of a two-part blog by Kristina Anthony, HMA’s Exhibitions Manager. In the first one she shared her experience in coming to HMA and in the following she offers highlights of her time at HMA.

This is the first of a two-part blog by Kristina Anthony, HMA’s Exhibitions Manager, sharing her experience in coming to HMA and highlights of her time working on exhibitions.

George Inness Jr. was one of America’s foremost figure and landscape artists and the son of George Inness, an important American landscape painter.

On Thursday, April 11 2019, artist Pat Viles was host to Hickory Museum of Art’s Coffee in the Coe group in her gorgeous home and art studio.

The most recent Fan Favorite painting showcased in HMA’s Whitener Gallery is Steve Brooks’ 2019 After the Storm . Steve explains that the setting is near Trout Lake in the Blowing Rock area, and commented that “there’s a whole lot more earth” in this painting than he typically includes.

Don’t miss out! The magnifying glasses are provided to help you see all the amazing details of these works. The exhibit continues until March 17, 2019.

HMA has just learned of the passing of the Appalachian folk artist Arlee Trivett Main. In 2016, HMA was honored to host an exhibition of her many memory paintings. The Museum mourns her passing while also being reminded of the continuing importance of discovering and preserving folk art..

Trumpeter Spencer Wright announces another event at the Light Up the Night Gala celebrating HMA’s 75th birthday. An amazing evening remembered in mostly pictures.