Exhibition and Programs Calendar for Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Theme: Freedom Fighters: In Commemoration of the Civil War Sesquicentennial

*All Programs are Subject to Change

New Power Generation
Opening Reception

New Power Generation: A National Juried Exhibition

October 11, 2012 – March 23, 2013

New Power Generation 2012: A National Juried Exhibition continues an exciting direction for the Hampton University Museum as we continue an active role in the critical dialogue on contemporary art. This national competition for contemporary art by people of African descent is an opportunity for the museum to exhibit works by emerging and working artists. Juror Myrtis Bedolla, founding director of Galerie Myrtis, a contemporary fine art gallery located in Baltimore, Maryland, selected twenty-eight artists to participate. Ms. Bodella is also a contributing writer to The International Review of African American Art and Valentine Magazine as well as online newsletters. Bedolla holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the University of Maryland, University College, and received her curatorial training at the Maryland Institute College of Art in Baltimore.

Selected Artists for New Power Generation 2012 Include:

Historic Vignette: Civil War, Emancipation and Education:
Samuel Chapman Armstrong and the Pen of Liberty

Family Day, Sunday, February 24, 2013, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Second Floor Rotunda

Hampton University Museum will display the Pen of Liberty and the Military Frock Coat worn by Union Army Brevet Brigadier General Samuel Chapman Armstrong the founder of Hampton Normal Industrial and Agricultural Institute. General Armstrong was working in Hampton with the Freedman's Bureau at the close of the Civil War. A commander of African American troops during the war and the son of an educator, he developed a strong interest in African American education. He proposed the purchase of a 120-acre farm called "Little Scotland," located on the Hampton River near the area where Mary Peake had taught. In 1868, General Armstrong became the first principal of Hampton Normal and Agricultural School and he guided it for the school's first twenty-five years until his death in 1893.

Emancipation did not happen at once everywhere in the United States and its territories. It came to different regions at different times. Hampton University successfully acquired one of three pens of identical construction which President Abraham Lincoln used in 1862 and 1863 to sign the three proclamations which emancipated enslaved African Americans. The Pen of Liberty although very simple in construction is a symbol of the strength and tenacity not only of the founder of Hampton but for the generations of graduates from this university and the members of the surrounding community.

This event is free and open to the public. Please call 757.727-5308 to RSVP for this event. Radiance String Ensemble will provide entertainment for the afternoon along with a visit from Harriet Tubman and Frederick Douglass who will discuss emancipation. Birthday Cake will also be served in observation of Hampton photographer, Reuben V. Burrell's 94th birthday.

The Journey of Hope in America: Quilts Inspired by President Barack Obama

April 26, 2013 - August 24, 2013

The Journey of Hope in America: Quilts inspired by President Barack Obama commemorates an historic milestone in American history-the 2008 election of an African American man as president.

This extraordinary quilt show is curated by internationally known quilt artist, author and historian, Dr. Carolyn L. Mazloomi for the National Afro-American Museum and Cultural Center, a part of the Ohio Historical Society. She has brought together a diverse group of 95 fiber artists representing a variety of races, cultures, generations and religions.

The exhibition at Hampton will not include all of the quilts which toured the country since 2009. Audiences will view a collection of powerful quilts from a wide range of styles, including art quilts, folk art and traditional quilts. The featured quilts illustrate a broad range of techniques and materials, including piecing, painting, appliqué, embroidery, dyeing, photography, beading and digital transfer, as well as inspirations.

Members of a local quilting guild, The 5440 African American Quilters, will have a complimentary exhibition in the Hampton History Gallery focusing on African American Freedom Fighters in conjunction with the 150th commemoration of the Emancipation Proclamation.

The exhibition will open on Friday, April 26, 2013 from 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. This event is free and open to the public.

National Alliance of Artists from HBCU's Juried Exhibition: Black Women During Reconstruction

June 8, 2013 - August 10, 2013

The National Alliance of Artists from Historically Black Colleges and Universities will participate in a juried exhibition based on the theme, Black Women During Reconstruction. This exhibition will be comprised of select works from members of the NAAHBCU who will creatively interpret this challenging subject.

Organized by the NAAHBCU, this exhibition contributes to the mission of this organization who strives to bring art and art education to the forefront.  Its membership has been committed since its establishment in 2000, to developing in its members and especially students, the artistic and life skills needed to function as literate citizens.

This exhibition will open Saturday, June 8, 2013 from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.  This event is free and open to the public.

For more information on all exhibitions contact Vanessa Thaxton-Ward, curator of collections, 757.727.5508.

Public Programs

Tree House

Tree House is geared toward children between the ages of 4 and 14 and is rooted with a strong educational component that emphasizes the Museum’s collection through workshops, specialized programming, events and the Tree House Newsletter. Each month, there is a new theme and featured artist(s). I would like to extend an invitation for your child to join us by enjoying the benefits of Tree House Membership for one year for only $10! New members receive: a yearlong subscription to the Tree House Newsletter, an Event Pass Card, Bookmark, pocket folder and a SPECIAL MEMBERS ONLY gift! Come join the fun!

Tree House Upcoming Two Generations Story Time & Creative Hands Workshops:

These workshops include the exchange of knowledge between two generations through the reading of selected books by seasoned adults and correlated art workshops, tours and lectures.

Take a look at our upcoming Tree House events:

All events on Saturdays from 1:00pm - 3:00pm
January 26	This is My Dream
February 23	Our Fight for Freedom
March 16	Her Story
April 20	Meeting will be held in downtown Hampton in Conjunction with the International Children's Festival

Pre-registration required. For more information about Tree House and this event contact Crystal Johnson at 757.727.5980 or email crystalc.johnson@hamptonu.edu.

Archives Brown Bag Lunch

Memories with Reuben V. Burrell, HI, 1947 and Alphonso Knight, HI, 1947

Friday, February 15, 2013
12 noon - 1:00 p.m.
Hampton University Archives Reading Room

Limited to 20 participants so RSVP early

MEMORIES! Join Reuben V. Burrell and Alonzo Knight as they reminisce about Hampton. Bring your bag lunch and eat, participate and ask questions to gain a better understanding of the history of Hampton from their perspective. For more information contact Donzella Maupin, Archives Manager, 757.727.5374.

RSVP by Wednesday, February 13, 2013, to 727-5374.

Partnerships

Excel Art Exhibition, Hampton City Schools Gifted Arts Program
May 16, 2013

Organized and curated by Cynthia Davis, art specialist at Spratley Gifted Center. The exhibition includes students from Hampton Public Schools.

Contact Vanessa Thaxton-Ward at 757.727.5508 or vanessa.thaxton-ward@hamptonu.edu or Cynthia Davis, Art Teacher, Spratley Gifted Art program for more information.

The Curiosity Room at the Hampton University Museum
The Curiosity Room is located on the 2nd floor of the Hampton University Museum. It is a place donated and manned by the Greater Williamsburg Women’s Association, where children can learn to appreciate and explore the many facets of art. The room is designed for pre-school through first grade children. In addition to structured activities in the room, children receive guided tours designed for their age level. The room is open on the following Thursday’s from 10 a.m. – 12 noon by appointment only:

• March 21, 2013
• April 18, 2013
• May 16, 2013

We are interested in serving local Head start, pre-school and kindergarten programs. For reservations please contact Vanessa Thaxton-Ward at 757.727.5508. Maximum class size is ten and the minimum class size is three. The room is sponsored by GWWA (The Greater Williamsburg Women's Association).

Hampton University Museum

Founded in 1868, the Hampton University Museum is the nation’s oldest African American museum. With galleries dedicated to African American, African, American Indian and Asian and Pacific art and artifacts, the museum contains more than 9,000 objects representing cultures and people from around the world. Within its fine arts collection is the largest existing collection of works in any museum by the artists John Biggers, Elizabeth Catlett, Jacob Lawrence and Samella Lewis.

The Hampton University Museum is located in the newly restored Huntington Building (the former library) on the grounds of historic Hampton University campus. From Interstate 64, take exit 267/Hampton University and follow the signs to the museum. The museum is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday, 12 noon to 4 p.m.; closed on Sundays and major holidays. Admission is free. Call 757.727.5308 or log onto www.hamptonu.edu/museum for information.