museum notes
Staff Notes Rylee Meyer , the museum’s special events coordinator, has left her position due to her husband, Greg Meyer, being hired as special teams coordinator with the University of Southern Mississippi. With in-person events on hold due to the pan- demic, Rylee had taken on new responsibilities, working with the curators even as she prepared for private events to start back up in the future. Awards The museum received the 2020 Mary Ellen LoPresti Award for exhibition catalogues from the Southeast Chapter of the Art Libraries Society of North America (ARLIS/NA). The LoPres- ti Award normally goes to one scholarly publication and one exhibition catalogue, but two books from the museum tied for the latter award: “Deborah Roberts: The Evolution of Mimi” (published with the Spelman College Museum of Fine Art and now out of print) and “Material Georgia 1733 – 1900: Two Decades of Scholarship.”
Ouida H. Williams American (1942 – 2020), untitled, 2004. Acrylic on canvas. Collection of Kathy Prescott and Grady Thrasher.
In the Galleries Ouida Williams, who died last year, is known for her vibrant and dynamic work. One of her works is on view in the M. Smith Griffith Grand Hall through the end of June. A Georgia native, Williams received her master of fine arts degree from UGA. Through her spirited use of color and composition, she was determined to share with us her cu- riosity and openness to the world around her. Upstairs, near the entrance to the permanent collection wing, you’ll find Bo Bartlett’s painting “Leviathan,” on view through June 20 in conjunction with the exhibi- tion “Extra Ordinary: Magic, Mystery and Imagination in American Realism.”
in the shop The Museum Shop is always excited to feature the work of Georgia artisans and craftspeople. Our current selection offers a bounty of beautiful, hand-crafted jewelry, housewares, decor and other unique gift items.
gifts
The Georgia Museum of Art received the following gifts between October 1 and December 31, 2020.
In honor of William U. Eiland by Betty Robertson and Patricia & Tom Wright In honor of Annelies Mondi by Bill Paul, Betty Robertson and Patricia & Tom Wright
Thomas, Barbara & John Timmons Jr., Camilla Watson, Peg & Norm Wood and Julie Yates
Copper & Torch (Marietta) Raven Black vintage lace necklace ($50)
In memory of William Power by Suzanne & Allen King
In memory of Honey Scheidt by William Underwood Eiland
In memory of Andrew Ladis by Patricia & Tom Wright
In memory of John Scoggins by William Underwood Eiland
In memory of Mike Malcom by Judy & John Bunn Hill and Gloria Norris In memory of C.L. Morehead by Gloria Norris and Patricia & Tom Wright In memory of Ed Myrtle by Carol & John Cuff, Carol & Richard Dolson, William Underwood Eiland, Michele Fleischacker & Mike Bucholtz, Jane Johnson, Suzanne & Allen King, Judy Masters, Dan Minor, Gloria Norris, Jinx & Gordhan Patel, Kendra Pippin, Kathy Prescott & Grady Thrasher, Ann Stearn, Frances & Marty
In memory of Doris Shaheen by William Underwood Eiland and Fred Norton
Jack Rabbit Creations (Atlanta) Down on the Farm wooden playset ($36)
In memory of Virginia Shields by William Underwood Eiland
Blue Poppy Designs (Savannah) dough bowl candle ($45)
In memory of Louise Dunn Gibson Wansley by William, Stevi & Elizabeth Wansley In memory of Ouida Williams by William Underwood Eiland and Kathy Prescott & Grady Thrasher
Forestique (Peachtree Corners) quill pen ($25)
Cameoko (Atlanta) Ruby Fuchsite earrings ($45)
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