Hunter Museum of American Art

09/04/2026

There’s nothing like the warm embrace of the Hunter!

09/03/2026

There are opportunities to enjoy the Hunter’s extensive collection indoors or to get outside and appreciate the art of nature this September.

Which programs are you marking on your calendar?

09/02/2026

What do plants and art have in common? 🌿🎨

The power to heal! We’re heading to Crabtree Farms to learn about regional plants and how their healing power relates to Saya Woolfalk: Empathic Universe on view at the Hunter.

Plants for Healing and the Art of Saya Woolfalk at Crabtree Farms | 📆 Saturday, September 5, 10-11:30 AM

$5/Adult (Youth 17 and under free)

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The Hunter Museum presents an adaptation of Saya Woolfalk: Empathic Universe originally presented at the Museum of Arts and Design, New York, 2025.

Saya Woolfalk: Empathic Universe is presented locally by Guardian Investment Advisors with support from EPB.

First Horizon Foundation is the proud sponsor of free youth admission.

09/01/2026

Guests have loved Saya Woolfalk: Empathic Universe!

Thank you for sharing your experiences with us and helping bring the exhibition to life. There’s still time to visit (or revisit!) before The Empathic Universe closes on Labor Day, September 7.
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The Hunter Museum presents an adaptation of Saya Woolfalk: Empathic Universe originally presented at the Museum of Arts and Design, New York, 2025.

Saya Woolfalk: Empathic Universe is presented locally by Guardian Investment Advisors with support from EPB.

08/31/2026

What’s better than free admission to the museum?

We thought of a few things to make Throwback Thursday on September 3 truly unforgettable:

-Performance by Danimal with guest artists Courtney Holder, Luke “Boots” Iverson, and Tyler Martelli at 6 PM

-Last chance to experience Saya Woolfalk: Empathic Universe

Experience the entirety of the museum in addition to these special offerings…

Throwback Thursday and Saya Woolfalk: A Musical Experience | 📆Thursday, September 3, 4-8 PM
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The Hunter Museum presents an adaptation of Saya Woolfalk: Empathic Universe originally presented at the Museum of Arts and Design, New York, 2025.

Saya Woolfalk: Empathic Universe is presented locally by Guardian Investment Advisors with support from EPB.

Generous support for Throwback Thursday provided by Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All program.

08/21/2026

The Secret Annex–take a look inside 🚪🔑

Anne Frank (1929–1945) was 13 when she moved into The Secret Annex, a living space hidden behind a bookcase, to escape N**i persecution.

Anne's teenage years were spent confined and in close proximity with her family and another. Though her vivacious spirit is ever-present in her diary, there’s a looming, uncertain presence and the feeling of keeping yourself hidden.

California printmaker Joseph Goldyne created images, currently on view in the Hunter’s East Wing ramp, that imagine Anne's life in the confined space. Experience a sliver of Frank’s past and ponder how her story remains relevant more than 80 years later.
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Jeff Goldyne (b.1942), Anne at Her Window (from Diary of a Young Girl – Anne Frank), 1985, etching. Gift of Anne Frank Associates LP, 1992.2.b.

Jeff Goldyne (b.1942), Shoes with Presents in a Basket (from Diary of a Young Girl – Anne Frank), 1985, etching. Gift of Anne Frank Associates LP, 1992.2.h.

Jeff Goldyne (b.1942), Anne’s Room from Above (from Diary of a Young Girl – Anne Frank), 1985, etching. Gift of Anne Frank Associates LP, 1992.2.c.

08/20/2026

Self-taught or formally trained?

Neither mode of learning is better than the other, but for many artists now on view in Gallery 5, self-teaching was the only affordable and accessible option.

Without instruction, the featured artists developed distinctive styles that not only challenged conventional techniques but also captivated audiences. Artists on view trace all the way back to 1850!

08/20/2026

08/19/2026

Water Day taught our Summer Art Campers that there’s such a thing as too much sunscreen, but never too much fun!

We’re wishing all young artists who joined us over summer break a happy school year. Remember, you can join us for Fall and Spring Break Camps too! Stay tuned for registration announcements (P.S. Passport and above member levels save 20% on camp).