col-lec-tor person who collects things of a specified type professionally or as a hobby (for beauty, value or interest)
View the privately owned collection of Sandra Arvin, Garrett resident, in this unique exhibit featuring Japanese woodcuts, watercolor scenes of 1890, hand-colored etchings, and other 17th, 18th, and 19th Century art. On view will be etchings of birds, portraitures, and people in watercolors, lithographs, and original etchings, landscapes, seascapes, and botanicals.
Judy Morrill, a Garrett resident, and retired president and principal owner of Electric Motors & Specialities, has shown great loyalty to the city of Garrett through her many philanthropic contributions, one of which includes the Judy A. Morrill Recreation Center. Judy’s passion was and still is in the arts. At one time she thought she might be in the art field or interior design. Judy has been associated with the Garrett Museum of Art since its inception and continues to be the major supporter and contributor to the museum. She has painted several oils and acrylics and they will be on display during this exhibition.
Also on exhibit will be an original Brian Baker landscape painting. Brian Baker was an accomplished artist from Auburn, Indiana, and is being recognized posthumously by the display of his prints and a book featuring one of his award winning paintings. Organized with the help of his dear friend, Linda Miller, this opportunity to see his work is unique.
Brian studied art at the American Academy of Art in Chicago, Illinois. He studied painting under the late William Mosby, a renowned teacher and graduate of the Royal Academy of Art in Antwerp, Belgium. “I am more of a prose painter than a poetic painter, I’m trying to tell a story with my work” is how Brian Baker felt about his mission. “White Birch Forest”, an oil painting by Baker, was a regional winner in the 1995 National Parks Academy of the Arts “Arts for the Parks” competition. Brian was a Top 100 finalist four times in this competition.
NE Indiana Chiselers and Turners is a group that has existed for 15 years and is focused on the long, illustrious history of woodworking. Their unique skill involves spinning wood on a lathe to create shapes and designs which result in beautiful artist rendered wood objects. Wood turning, which dates to the Egyptians, is a living art that can be appreciated by all. Objects on display are one of a kind and now is the opportunity to see them at Garrett Museum of Art.
per-ma-nent collection the objects or pieces of art that are collected and owned by a museum
The traditional role of art museums is to collect objects and pieces of art in specific categories which are of quality, represent various genres/mediums, and are of historical significance to the area in which the museum is located. The Garret Museum of Art has collected and purchased artwork and has had artwork gifted to its collection. This is the premier showing of all the permanent pieces. Many of these pieces have artists that were Garrett residents, which makes the historical aspect significant to the museum. We are proud to display this collection to the public and have them accessible to all residents of the community.
Please join us at the Garrett Museum of Art, located at 100 S. Randolph Street in Garrett, on Friday, June 28, 2019, from 6PM – 8PM.
The Opening Reception is free, open to the public, and all ages are welcome. The show will run from June 28, 2019 through July 14, 2019.
Regular museum hours are:
Friday 5PM – 8PM, Saturday 4PM – 7PM, and Sunday 1PM – 4PM.