Coming of Age: American Art, 1850’s to 1950’s

See how great American artists like Winslow Homer, James McNeil Whistler, Georgia O’Keeffe, and Jackson Pollack moved the center of the art world from Paris to New York.

The “Ashcan” Painters

Five American artists, led by Robert Henri, outraged critics with their gritty portrayal of daily life in early 20th century New York City.

Picturing Women

Women have served as models, muses, and mistresses to artists for centuries. Follow this illustrative history as they are captured in love, lust, and daily life – on canvas, in ivory, marble, film, and more.

Women Artists – The Feminine Perspective

From the early 17th century to the Modern era women have struggled for artistic recognition in the male-dominated art world.

Realism in a Modern Society

Two iconic New York artists, George Bellows and Edward Hopper, present contrasting views of America in the early 20th century.

Norman Rockwell: America’s Illustrator

Enjoy this updated version of the NSU Art Museum’s 2009-2010 exhibition. Rockwell continues to be a perennial crowd-pleaser.

Is This Art?

Does contemporary art confuse you? This program will walk you through the steps to understanding how to look at, and appreciate, art from the Modern era to today’s diverse landscape.

Matisse and the Fauves: aka “The Wild Beasts”

In 1905 a French art critic dubbed this group of artists Fauves – or “wild beasts” – for their use of outrageous color. Explore the advancement of Modern Art through the works of Matisse, Derain, and others.

The HeArt of America

The epic history of art in America is viewed from it’s earliest days to the 20th century. Numerous artists portrayed the people, events, and everyday activity that helped shape this great country.

Looking Through the Lens

The eye of the camera captures the subject but it is the eye of the photographer that creates the magic!

Follow the Trail: Picasso’s Path to Creativity

Picasso’s artwork was never ending. Where did some of his ideas get their start?