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EXHIBITIONS
Current Exhibitions
Friday, December 9, 2011 - SUnday, February 19, 2012
 UNBROKEN THREAD: Nature Painting and the American Imagination – The Art of Philip Koch
This exhibition will features 50 oil paintings, vine charcoal drawings and pastels by contemporary artist and Professor of Art at the Maryland Institute College of Art in Baltimore, Maryland.
PHILIP KOCH, The Song of All Days, oil on panel, 2008, 36 x 72in.
Learn more about the exhibition, read about the artist on his website and blog, or watch a video featuring the artist in his own words.
Friday, October 14 - Sunday, March 18, 2012
 THE (PRINT)MAKING OF AN AMERICAN ILLUSTRATOR: Nell Witters and Her Contemporaries
The exploration of printmaking became a popular vehicle for modern expression that led to careers in illustration for many aspiring American artists. This modest exhibition from the Permanent Collection features 20 etchings, woodcuts and aquatints created by American illustrator Nell Witters and her contemporaries while members of the Art Students’ League in New York.
NELL WITTERS American, 1882-1972
Maples ca. 1915
soft-ground etching and aquatint on paper
Gift of the Artist
#1947.14
Adopted for framing by the Kaltenbach Family, in memory of Erna Braun.
September 23, RUns through the 2011-12 school year in the VisionArea
 Amazing Architecture: Frank Lloyd Wright
Children love to visit the Saginaw Art Museum’s hands-on gallery, Visionarea!
The Susan A. Pumford Visionarea stimulates minds and encourages avid learning through art and technology-based exhibits. The 2011-2012 theme explores the life and work of one of America’s most noted architects, Frank Lloyd Wright. Students of all ages will learn about architecture through design and math-related exhibits, read about the famous architect, and participate in other fun and educational art activities. This exhibit also stimulates visitors to learn more about architectural treasures from the Great Lakes Bay Region.
Visionarea is open during regular Museum hours and is included in your admission. A visit to Visionarea can also be included in school tours. Best of all its free for children 16 and under.
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