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James and Gladys Kemp Lisanby Museum

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Located in the lower level of the Festival Conference and Student Center, the James and Gladys Kemp Lisanby Museum houses rotating exhibits drawn from the Madison Art Collection.  This coffee friendly gallery welcomes the casual visitor to purchase their favorite brew from the nearby Java City Coffee Bar and enjoy it while viewing art and cultural objects from around the world.  We will also have iPads that can be checked out with a JAC card or Driver's License for use with the exhibits in the gallery!

Currently on Display:

American Impressionism: The Paintings of Walter and Eliot Clark
Dates: 2/4/2013 - 3/1/2013
Opening: 2/4/2013, 1:00-2:00pm

Upcoming Exhibits:


James Madison
Dates: 3/11/2013 - 3/29/2013

The Folk Artist as Minstrel: John L. Heatwole and his role in shaping Shenandoah Valley folk culture
Dates: 4/1/2013 - 4/26/2013
Opening: 4/5/2013, 5:00-7:00pm

This exhibit focuses on the role of iterative processes, such as storytelling, in Shenandoah Valley folklife in connection to the works of John L. Heatwole, a Valley native and artist.  Heatwole carved pieces and shared stories that reflected Valley folk culture.  Each of his works hark back to a particular 19th century tradition, role in society, or superstition.  Even in his staining technique, Heatwole utilized the methods of period artisans.  As a result, he became the Valley's contemporary minstrel through sharing his own portrayals of folk culture and lore. 

Past Exhibits:

The Mysterious, Absurd, and Ironic: The Photographs of Elliot Erwitt and Manuel Bravo

   Dates: 3/12/2012 - 4/27/2012 

Mentor to an Icon: A Charles Lisanby and Andy Warhol Exhibit

Dates: 1/23/2012 - 3/2/2012 

Age of the Floating World: Chinese and Japanese Art from the 17th-20th Centuries

Dates: 11/15/2011 - 12/16/2011 

Unlocking Italy: Stories from its Past

Dates: 10/17/2011-11/11/2011