Monthly Archives: January 2013

How We Benefit From Oklahoma Arts Council Funding

Posted on January 28, 2013 by osucurator

State Representative Josh Cockroft (R-Tecumseh) recently introduced HB 1895, legislation that would eliminate funding for the Oklahoma Arts Council. The budget received by the Oklahoma Arts Council from the state is $4 million annually; this state funding allows the OAC … Continue reading →

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John Ross, “Vortex,” 1968

Posted on January 21, 2013 by osucurator

Art History Professor Jennifer Borland often uses objects from the OSUMA permanent collection in her classes. Last year she had particular success with her ART 2613: Art History Survey II class, and so she revisited that assignment with her Fall … Continue reading →

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A Trip To Waco: Picking up a gift of sculpture from artist Karl Umlauf

Posted on January 14, 2013 by osucurator

A few months ago, Art Department faculty member Jack Titus approached me asking if the Museum would be interested in a gift of work from his former professor, mentor, and friend, sculptor Karl Umlauf. I was very enthusiastic: we have … Continue reading →

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Making Connections: Associate Curator Shawn Yuan visits the Matzene Collection in Ponca City

Posted on January 7, 2013 by osucurator

This week’s post is by Associate Curator Shawn Yuan, who directs the OSUMA’s exhibition program. Shawn has a background in the history of Chinese art (he has previously blogged about our Tang Dynasty ceramic horse and rider), and one of … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year from the OSU Museum of Art!

Posted on January 1, 2013 by osucurator
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