1954-1968: The Civil Rights Era
The Civil Rights Movement started in 1954 following the successful defense of Brown v. Board of Education. With the dismantling of Jim Crow Laws, parts […]
Events @ RCCAM: Event Reflections
1860s-1960s: Segregation
Segregation was legalized prior to the Civil War, starting with the 1857 case of Dred Scott v. Sanford. Dred Scott was a slave born in Virginia in […]
Professor Andrew Casper Profile
Written by Amelia Boo, Art History Undergrad (’18) Professor Andrew Casper Associate Professor Art History 2009–present, tenured Education PhD, University of Pennsylvania MA, University of […]
Enjoying #ISDay at the Sculpture Park
The Miami University Art Museum displays nine sculptures on its grounds. The collection of public sculpture was influenced by many of the movements in art […]
Book Awards for Children’s Literature
Throughout history, African Americans have been marginalized for their successes and talent, including children’s literature. Multiple awards and medals have been established to honor children’s […]
Telling A People’s Story Conference
Miami University Art Museum is holding a first-of-its-kind conference in conjunction to Telling A People’s Story, on display until June 30. This conference will showcase eleven […]
Meet the Exhibition Committee
Over the past three years, Curator of Exhibitions Jason Shaiman organized the first of its kind exhibition, Telling a People’s Story: African-American Children’s Illustrated Literature. Shaiman […]
Telling Her Story: Oprah Winfrey
In the art museum’s current exhibition, Telling A People’s Story, there are many works featuring well known African Americans and all their […]
Intern of the Week: Ethan Clearfield
Meet Ethan Clearfield from Richboro, Pennsylvania! Ethan is a junior American Studies student with a co-major in Arts Management and a minor in both Museums […]
Intern of the Week: Hannah Fridy
Meet Hannah Fridy from Wyoming, Ohio! Hannah is a junior Strategic Communication and Professional Writing double major with minors in Marketing and Interactive Media […]