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Member Exhibits
Textiles: The Fabric of Life
On display through April 15, 2012
The history of early settlement is woven into the story of fibers and textiles. This exhibit explores the many-faceted world of textiles from production to construction and the inventions that revolutionized the textile industry. Clothing, bedding and table linens plus decorative items showcase both the utilitarian and the luxurious. On display through April 15, 2012. Hopewell Museum, 800 Pleasant St. Paris, KY 40361 859-987-7274
School Spirit: African American Schools in Bourbon
On display through December 21, 2012
African American schools in Bourbon County provided both education and a community center for involvement and pride. This special History Hall pictorial exhibit includes images from early to mid-twentieth century, many of which were taken by local photographer William Lee Edwards. On display through December 21, 2012. Hopewell Museum, 800 Pleasant St. Paris, KY 40361 859-987-7274
Lincoln: The Constitution and the Civil War
November 3 - December 6, 2011
This traveling exhibit from the American Library Association offers a fresh and innovative perspective on Lincoln that focuses on his struggle to meet the political and constitutional challenges of the Civil War. Organized thematically, the exhibition explores how Lincoln used the Constitution to confront three intertwined crises of the war—the secession of Southern states, slavery, and wartime civil liberties. On exhibit at the Kentucky Museum, Western Kentucky University, 1444 Kentucky Street, Bowling Green, KY 42101, www.wku.edu/library/museum.
Preserving the Past, Sustaining the Future
October 21 - December 10, 2011
The WKU Family and Consumer Sciences Alumni Association celebrates the 100-year history of the FCS Department with a juried quilt show that features antique and older traditional quilts, as well as contemporary, modern futuristic quilts, and quilted items. Historic vignettes will highlight important events during the 1911-2011 history. On exhibit at the Kentucky Museum, Western Kentucky University, 1444 Kentucky Street, Bowling Green, KY 42101, www.wku.edu/library/museum.
Lessons in Likeness: Portrait Painters in Kentucky and the Ohio River Valley, 1802-1920
Through OctoberThis exhibit is presented in conjunction with the publication of the book Lessons in Likeness: Portrait Painters in Kentucky and the Ohio River Valley, 1802-1920, by Estill Curtis Pennington. The Filson Historical Society, Louisville, 502/635-5083, www.filsonhistorical.org
LASTING LEGACY: Gifts Of Art From Jim Wenneker
Through September 25, 2011
Admission: FREE
Major donors have helped build the Museum's outstanding art collection. This is the first in a series of exhibitions highlighting gifts of art to the Museum. The ART MUSUEM at the University of Kentucky, Rose Street and Euclid Avenue, Lexington, 859-257-5716, www.uky.edu/ArtMuseum
Da Vinci- The Genius
Through September 18
Discover truth's much more intriguing than fiction. See Leonardo da Vinci's astonishing work as an artist, scientist, inventor, architect and philosopher brought to life in "Da Vinci- The Genius." This international touring exhibit features Da Vinci's actual inventions built to scale, as well as life-size replicas of his anatomical sketches, 3D exhibits and more. Frazier History Museum, Louisville, 502/753-5663, www.FrazierMuseum.org.
The Discerning Eye of the Collector: American and European Silver from the Granger Collection
Through September 4
As the United Kingdom celebrates Prince William and Kate Middleton's royal wedding on April 29th the Headley-Whitney Museum invites you to view silver owned by previous Kings and Queens of England. "The Discerning Eye of the Collector: American and European Silver from the Granger Collection" features a number of pieces once owned by royalty. One item on display is King George III's silver service for sixty guests. King George III is Prince William's sixth great-grandfather. Other royal items include an entrée dish owned by King William IV and Queen Adelaide, a tray from King George II and candlesticks owned by Queen Anne. View these fascinating items along with two hundred others. Come see how the royals dined. Headley-Whitney Museum, Lexington. 859/255-6653, www.headley-whitney.org.
