By Larry Hayden, OMAA Preparator Among the many interesting objects in the OMAA collection are numerous artifacts and ephemera that may never be exhibited. These are snapshots, publicity photos, clippings, news articles, correspondence, files, fragments, and museum publications. These enrich and illustrate our understanding of the fascinating history of the Museum. While doing research and…
By Michael Mansfield I was still in my first few days at the museum and just getting to know the collections and the history of Ogunquit when I met DeWitt Hardy. One of the first personalities to introduce himself to me, DeWitt came by to deliver some material he had been looking into on behalf…
by Michael Mansfield Carl Austin Hyatt, “S # 28, Portsmouth Harbor Salt Pile Series,” printed 2015, 50″ x 60,″ archival pigment ink on watercolor paper OMAA has a devoted core of docents and volunteers. Their heartfelt commitment is one of many traits that makes this museum such a special place. They play a unique role…
In celebration of the year in photographs in Maine, the Ogunquit Museum of American Art is hosting a series of photography exhibitions as part of the Maine Photo Project, which features exhibitions in more than 30 museums and galleries across the state. The OMAA is very glad to participate in this statewide initiative by exhibiting work by celebrated…
“It takes a very long time to be young.” – Pablo Picasso Engaging and educating our audience is central to our mission, so in March, 2014, we hired Amy Donovan to develop and expand our education and outreach programs to better serve our visitors, members and community. Donovan is a certified art educator who works…
