Telfair Museums

Born on this day - October 15, 1836 - Jacques Joseph Tissot built his reputation as a society painter, first in his native France and later in London. Unlike most of the works in 'Collecting Impressionism', which were museum purchases selected by art advisor Gari Melchers, this delicate drawing is one of a small number of artworks that Melchers personally gifted to the museum in 1926, near the end of his life. Jacques Joseph Tissot (French, 18361902), Study for La Tamise, c. 187172, ink and gouache over graphite on paper, gift of Gari Melchers, 1926.74.2

Our weekend classes are a great way to spend some time outdoors! Our adult art classes are open to the public! Visit the link below to learn more!

Thank you, WSAV for showcasing our newly acquired collection of rare drawings by William O. Golding. Giving the museum one of the two largest collections of his work in the world. The Important folk artist was kidnapped as a boy on River Street in 1882, forced to spend life at sea circling the globe on a variety of sailing and steamships, from a whaler to a Man-O-War. The works will be featured in the Telfair-organized exhibition Hard Knocks, Hardships, and Lots of Experie...nce: The Maritime Art of William O. Goldingthe largest-ever presentation of Golding’s works at a museumwhich will debut at the Jepson Center in 2022 before traveling to other museums. Go to the link below to read all about it! https://www.wsav.com//telfair-museums-acquires-rare-colle/

There's still time to register for the first virtual meeting of the 'Legacy of Slavery in Savannah' Book Club. Visit the link in our bio to join us at 6pm TONIGHT! Tonight's Book: Julie Armstrong's 'Mary Turner and the Memory of Lynching.' Image courtesy of University of Georgia Press.

Thank you, Do Savannah for highlighting our multifaceted Legacy of Slavery in Savannah initiative! Go to the link to read all about the year-long program - packed with books, lectures, and artworks. Don't forget to sign up today for the first of our virtual Book Club series this Thursday, October 8 at 6pm! We'll be discussing Julie Armstrong's 'Mary Turner and the Memory of Lynching.' Books are available for purchase online, and can also be found at Live Oak Public Lib...raries, Beaufort County Library, and The Book Lady. : @adrianairis https://www.dosavannah.com//new-learning-opportunity-from-

"The quest for freedom is something we all have to be conscious and aware of. No one is free unless we are all free, and it is an ongoing journey." - Whitfield Lovell #OnThisDay - Whitfield Lovell, born October 2, 1959, is best known for his mixed-media installations featuring found objects and drawn portraits of anonymous African Americans. The human subjects of Lovell’s works are frequently sourced from found photographs, dated between the Emancipation Proclamation and the ...Civil Rights movement, though Lovell has also been known to feature figures from family photographs as well. '(My) Precarious Life' shows a well-dressed man balanced unstably on the edge of a broken wheel. Although the portrait was based on a found photograph of an unknown figure from the past, the artist considers this work to be a type of self-portrait. Despite this specificity, it conjures feelingsof being subject to the whims of the world and barely balancing one’s responsibilitiesthat could apply to anyone. Whitfield Lovell (American, b. 1959), (My) Precarious Life, 2008, conté on wood, wheel, museum purchase with funds provided by a group of anonymous donors, 2015.1.3 #TelfairMuseums #JepsonCenter #ComplexUncertainties

Thank you @thegeorgiatrust for awarding the Owens-Thomas House & Slave Quarters the 2020 Preservation Award for Excellence in Restoration. #TelfairMuseums is committed to preserving the history of our buildings and upholding stories of those who lived and worked in them. #TelfairMuseums #OwensThomasHouse #PreservationAward #HistoricHomes #History #Savannah #SavannahGA #DowntownSavannah

In September 2019, Telfair Museums announced the Legacy of Slavery in Savannah Initiative. This multifaceted project seeks to engage local Savannahians, artists, scholars, and activists to consider how the legacies of slavery still manifest in our city and what we can do to work toward justice. This initiative will offer audiences and readers a unique and timely account of the connection between a troubled past and the present on Georgia’s coast. On , th...e Legacy of Slavery in Savannah Book Club will have its first virtual meeting and we are welcoming our entire community to join. This month we will be discussing 'Mary Turner and the Memory of Lynching' by Julie Armstrong. Copies of this book are available from our amazing community partners; The Book Lady Bookstore, Live Oak Public Libraries, and Beaufort County Library System! See more

To all the teachers, tutors & makeshift homeschoolers, telfair.org/resources/ offers educational resources, downloadable activities, and lesson plan supplements for a variety of ages! There you can also explore the Owens-Thomas House & Slave Quarters virtually to learn about the complexities of slavery and freedom in antebellum Savannah through our unique lens. This interactive tour offers insight into the connections between the institution of slavery and the global economy through primary source letters and images, navigable maps, videos, and a virtual walking tour. This resource was developed in partnership with GPB Education.

#OnThisDay - George Hitchcock, born September 29, 1850 in Providence, Rhode Island, did not aspire the arts until later in his life. Hitchcock a graduate from Brown University and Harvard Law School, practiced law for several years before deciding to move to Europe in 1879 to pursue a career in art. He worked and studied in London, Paris, The Hague, and Dusseldorf until 1883, when he settled in the Egmonds, a cluster of villages on the North Sea in Holland. There, he and Am...erican artist Gari Melchers founded the Egmond school, which is associated with sunlit Dutch landscapes and genre scenes featuring traditionally costumed figures. At the time he arrived in the Netherlands artists had yet to record its colorful bulb fields on canvas, which he set out to do. With its high-key colors, broad brush strokes, and sensitivity to natural light, 'Early Spring in Holland' reveals the influence exerted by Impressionism on George Hitchcock’s mature work. The painting’s horizontal format emphasizes the long rows of bulbs and the flatness of the Dutch terrain, while the lavender gray sky reflects Hitchcock’s deep appreciation for the brilliant, opalescent light of the Netherlands. George Hitchcock (American, 18501913), Early Spring in Holland, c. 18901905, oil on canvas, museum purchase.

Visit telfair.org to plan your next visit, explore current exhibits, and meet Imi Hwangbo, Jerushia Graham, and Lucha Rodriguez three incredible talents whose work is featured in "Cut and Paste: Works of Paper". Videos courtesy of the Georgia Committee of the NMWA https://www.telfair.org/exhib/cut-and-paste-works-of-paper/

#TelfairMuseums voted #BestMuseum in Savannah! Thank you, to all @SavannahMagazine readers who voted for us! Their 30th anniversary Best of Savannah issue is available on newsstands now! Go the link below to see all the incredible businesses our amazing city has to offer! https://www.savannahmagazine.com/best-of-savannah-winners/

@joesatthejepson brings the art of cuisine to your table! If you are unable to visit the museum in person, you can still enjoy delicious meals from Joe’s! Choose dinner for two or four from their weekly menu, and they will deliver the ready-to-serve gourmet fare right to your door! Dinner for two: $26.95, plus tax... Dinner for four: $47.50, plus tax Includes FREE delivery within 5 mile radius. Additional $15 delivery fee for 615 mile radius. Additional $20 delivery fee for 1620 mile radius * Orders must be placed by 7pm the day prior. #JoesAtTheJepson #TelfairMuseums #JepsonCenter #Savannah #SavannahGA #DowntownSavannah #Delivery #FoodDelivery #SavannahEats #MuseumCafe See more