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September 30th 2009
Just a few days ago, Elise Chang with the Andy Warhol Museum came to look at our Warhol painting of Jimmy Carter. The Warhol Museum is doing a…
September 22nd 2009
I wouldn't say summer is a slow time, at least not in the Education Studios which are abuzz with summer campers, but it is a little less busy around…
September 9th 2009
As usual, it's been hectic here in the curatorial department. We've been especially busy with the Art in Public Places project. One of the four…
September 2nd 2009
I moved from Chicago, IL to Chattanooga, TN for an internship at the Hunter Museum of American Art during the summer of 2009. Before my work…
August 25th 2009
Want to stimulate your brain? In addition to crossword puzzles, Sudoku, chess and other brain boosting activities, why not add a visit to the…
August 10th 2009
The Hunter made a shift several years ago to focus attention beyond collecting, preserving and interpreting objects to become a more visitor-centered…
August 4th 2009
In April, 19 members of the Hunter Museum set out for an exciting excursion to the beautiful city of Savannah, Ga. This trip included a weekend stay…
July 21st 2009
What do you think? We want to know what you think about the Museum and its art. The Hunter is a space for everyone to engage in a dialogue, and we…
July 15th 2009
Lately, a lot of my work and personal life has been managed through online portals. Most museums are moving in that direction as well, including the…
July 7th 2009
Summer is in full swing at the Hunter Museum with Window on the West and Dale Chihuly’s Laguna Murano Chandelier in the temporary exhibition…
June 30th 2009
I would like to take this opportunity to dispel one of the great mysteries of the museum registrar’s job—condition reporting. Every so…
June 22nd 2009
One of the best things about my job as curator is getting the chance to work with artists. So, it was a particular pleasure for me to interact with…
June 19th 2009
Every week the Hunter features a photo from its Flickr group. The featured photo is selected by Flickr group members and Hunter staff. This week's…
June 15th 2009
Every week the Hunter features a photo from its Flickr group. The featured photo is selected by Flickr group members and Hunter staff. This week's…
June 5th 2009
Every week the Hunter will feature a photo from its Flickr group. The featured photo is selected by Flickr group members and Hunter staff. This…
May 29th 2009
Every week the Hunter will feature a photo from its Flickr group. The featured photo is selected by Flickr group members. This week's photo was…
May 28th 2009
The Hunter Museum and the Tennessee Aquarium recently celebrated the opening of our joint exhibition, Jellies: Living Art. At first glance, it…
May 19th 2009
You can now find the Hunter on Twitter, Facebook, You Tube and Flickr. As we grow our online presence we are constantly developing programs that…
May 11th 2009
I recently returned from the 2009 American Association of Museums Annual Meeting in Philadelphia, Pa. The annual meeting is a great way for museum…
May 6th 2009
One of the best parts of my job is having the opportunity to look at art through a child’s eyes. For me, it is truly inspiring to observe…
April 29th 2009
This has been a busy—and exciting—time in the Hunter’s Curatorial department. We have just finished packing up the Lesley Dill…
April 21st 2009
Many experts have said that we are in the middle of a recession or a depression. I’m not sure if either description is accurate, but I do…
April 14th 2009
One of the things I enjoy most about my job is working with volunteers. During the week, and sometimes on weekends, you will find volunteers…
April 7th 2009
Last month, the Hunter Teen Advisory Council hosted its first public event, "The Lesley Dill Open Mic Night." From 6 to 8 p.m. teens took the stage…
March 30th 2009
Years ago, an American studies professor posed this assignment to the class. She said we could only use one word to complete the statement. One proud…
March 24th 2009
The Hunter Museum's Art in Public Places project gives Chattanoogans the chance to be "curator for a day" and help choose four outdoor sculputures…
February 18th 2009
Chattanooga social media fans gather to discuss and create art inspired by language and technology ChattUp, a meetup for Chattanooga's social media…
February 10th 2009
Why we love Wikipedia Loves Art. Thanks Jimmy Wales, founder of Wikipedia, and the Brooklyn Museum. Hear why Jimmy loves Wikipedia Loves…
February 2nd 2009
As visitors discover the exhibition, I Heard a Voice: The Art of Lesley Dill, we thought you might enjoy a look behind the scenes as the Hunter…
January 19th 2009
High school students and teens are often an underserved audience at museums. Here at the Hunter we recognize that teens are interested in the arts…
December 8th 2008
In the 1960s the Hunter Museum ushered in the holiday season by showcasing trees inspired by traditions from around the world. Although the showcase…
October 24th 2008
The Hunter recently became one of the millions of people, organizations and groups to join the fun on Twitter . Twitter is a unique social network…
October 10th 2008
Recently, the Hunter Museum was lucky enough to become the repository for the George Cress estate. George was a well-known and beloved artist in…
September 26th 2008
The day I most look forward to each month is First Sunday. On that day, the Hunter opens it doors to the community and welcomes all of our neighbors…
September 19th 2008
By Rob Kret I recently attended the National Assembly of State Arts Agencies (NASAA) national conference that was held in Chattanooga in early…
September 5th 2008
By Tia Capps Years ago, people were certain that in this very decade, we would all have flying cars, pet robots and food in pill form. …
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