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A community celebration and exhibition of joyous remembrance at the Fort Wayne Museum of Art
October 1, 2024 (Fort Wayne, IN) – The Fort Wayne Museum of Art is pleased to present “Día de los Muertos,” on view October 12 through December 1, 2024. Artists, families, and community groups around the region were invited to honor a lost loved one or another important figure by constructing an altar in the museum.
Massive chandelier by celebrated American glass artist Dale Chihuly installed
August 15, 2024 (Fort Wayne, IN) – The Fort Wayne Museum of Art is thrilled to announce the unveiling of the Amber & Waterford Crystal Chandelier by Dale Chihuly, internationally renowned glass artist. The piece is illuminated, permanently installed and available for viewing at the museum.
FWMoA invites the public to participate in joyous remembrance in annual exhibition
July 17, 2024 (Fort Wayne, IN) – The Fort Wayne Museum of Art is accepting proposals from artists, families, and community groups around the region to honor a lost loved one or another important figure in an altar at the annual Día de Muertos Exhibition and Celebration. Interested participants are encouraged to submit a proposal of an ofrenda altar or offering honoring the life and memory of lost loved ones as part of a celebration of the traditions of Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead).
Exhibition of Hoosier Salon Artists in State-wide Celebration of Centennial
July 9, 2024 (Fort Wayne, IN) – The Fort Wayne Museum of Art is privileged to present “From Their Indiana Home: Artists of the Hoosier Salon from the Permanent Collection,” an exhibition of Hoosier Salon artists on view July 13, 2024 through October 06, 2024 in honor of the Salon’s Centennial.
Regional students awarded in the 101st annual class of Scholastic Art & Writing Awards National Medal Ceremony
June 20, 2024 (Fort Wayne, IN) – The Fort Wayne Museum of Art is thrilled to announce 22 Northeast Indiana/Northwest Ohio students have won national recognition for 30 pieces of their art and writing in the 2024 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. After competing at the regional level, these remarkable students were awarded Gold or Silver Medals by the Alliance for Young Artists & Writers, a national organization.