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Silver Linings opens today: featured in “ArtDaily”
Silver Linings: Celebrating the Spelman Art Collection opens today! The Harn is one of five venues across the U.S. exhibiting works by nearly 30 artists from the Spelman College Museum of Fine Art. Silver Linings, uplifts the legacy of artists of African descent, many of whom have been overlooked by mainstream art museums. Generous support provided by Art Bridges. Admission is free.
Survivors of Violence Exhibit – Call to Artists
The Alachua County Community Support Services, Victim Services, and Rape Crisis Center is inviting survivors of violence to contribute original artwork to the 2025 Survivors of Violence Art Exhibit in recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month in April. The deadline for submissions is Monday, March 3, 2025.
“Teen Vogue” Feature
The Harn’s “Ghanaian Fashion” exhibition is mentioned in “Teen Vogue.” Save the Date for our Museum Nights celebrating the exhibition on Thursday, February 13, 6 pm. Read the story at the link.
Candidate Presentation | Veronica Sesana Grajales
Art & Mindfulness: Thoughts in the Clouds with Sabine Grunwald
Please register at the link above through Eventbrite to hold a space.
Giving Tuesday
It’s #GivingTuesday! We are incredibly grateful for the 362 donors and counting who have made contributions to the Harn this year. This generosity provides audiences with world-class art experiences and it creates in abundance opportunities for unexpected connections, discoveries, and conversations.
Candidate Presentation | Sara Garzón
Art & Mindfulness: Cultivating Compassion
with Jan Snyder, November 16, 10 am
Register here.
Give to the Annual Fall Challenge
A study by the American Alliance of Museums found that 9 out of 10 people think museums help them feel more connected to others. Since January, tens of thousands have visited the Harn. Your generous support is vital to our mission. Give to our annual Fall challenge at the link in our bio. When you support the Harn at the $25 or more, receive a Harn lens cleaning cloth.
Candidate Presentation | Alexandra Nickolaou
Harn Survey
The Harn invites you to participate in our strategic planning process by sharing your valuable feedback through a quick and easy survey. Your input is essential as we shape the future of our organization, and we want to hear about your experiences, suggestions, and ideas.
The survey will only take 5 minutes to complete with an opportunity to enter into a drawing for a Museum Store gift card. Thank you in advance for taking a few moments to contribute. Your feedback matters!
Art & Mindfulness: Sound Meditation
with Kim Holton, October 26, 10 am
Register here.
Apply for an internship at the Harn
Spring 2025 applications are due October 18, 2024
Art & Mindfulness: Nia Mindful Movement
Saturday, September 28, 10 – 11 am
with Sarit Sela
Join our newsletter today!
From Museum Nights to Art After Dark to new exhibitions, we’ve got a jam-packed fall ahead at the Harn.
Behind the scenes at the “In Our Time: 54th SA+AH Faculty Art Exhibition”
— with faculty artists and educators working with our registration department and curator on the details.
Support the Harn’s Annual Fund
Make a gift by June 30, 2024 so the museum can continue helping students achieve their personal & professional goals. Help the Harn finish strong!
Harn’s Spring Challenge
Annual giving strengthens the Harn’s ability to be more than a museum. When you give by June 30, you will receive a Harn sticky wallet for your phone.
Internships at the Harn
New projects will be posted online Monday, June 3. Deadline to apply is July 1.
Kaleidoscope News Article
The new exhibition “Kaleidoscope of Colors in Asian Art” opens today. Read more about the installation process in this WUFT News article.
Words on Canvas poems
written by UF and Santa Fe College students for this year’s “Walk” on Canvas.
Harn Magazine: Spring 2024
Learn more about the latest happenings at the Harn.
Tibetan monk and artist, Lama Tashi Norbu
Join world renowned Tibetan monk and artist, Lama Tashi Norbu, for the creation of a sacred Sand Mandala. Community members and students will all have a chance to learn and participate in the creation of this piece of art over the course of two days.
March 8, 2 – 4 pm and March 9, 2 – 5 pm.
Surrealism “New York Times” Article
Surrealism turns 100 this year, and our exhibition “Surrealism at the Harn: A Centennial Exhibition” made the New York Times list of exhibitions to see. Curated by University of Florida Professor of Art History Dr. Rachel Silveri and her UF School of Art + Art History students, this exhibition brings visibility to UF and Gainesville being one of only two U.S. exhibitions mentioned. Read more at the link above.
Summer College Internships
College internship opportunities for summer have posted! Work with us in the areas of marketing, development, education, registration and horticulture. Applications are due March 15. All internship positions are paid. Learn more at the link above
An extra special *thank you* to everyone who participated on Gator Nation Giving Day!
Sustaining a fully paid internship program beyond 2024 would not be possible without your support. To recap, the Harn received 73 gifts totaling $23,275.
ArtDaily “Gateway to Himalayan Art” Coverage
It’s opening weekend for Gateway to Himalayan Art. Admission is free. Read more about this traveling exhibition from the Rubin Museum of Art, NY in ArtDaily at the link above.
It’s time to Stand Up & Holler for paid internships!
Support expanded learning opportunities and increased access to pre-professional training for all UF majors.
Gator Nation Giving Day is here!
Visit the Harn’s Giving Day page and support any or all the featured internship funds. #AllForTheGators
Get Ready for Gator Nation Giving Day!
This year, we are highlighting the Harn’s fully paid internship program and the funds that help make this possible. #AllForTheGators
Harn Provides Paid Internships for all Student Interns
For the first time in the museum’s history, the Harn Museum of Art at the University of Florida will provide funding to every college student intern selected in the spring, summer and fall semesters of 2024. This funding is made possible by a private grant complementing the generosity of individual donors enabling the Harn to provide students with opportunities to explore future careers and pursue their passions, while also receiving compensation. With the community and University of Florida’s support, the Harn plans to continue paid internships for all college students beyond 2024.
Sign up for our Fresh Flower Workshop
Sign up to make a Valentine’s Day Arrangement at our Fresh Flower Workshop with Iron & Clay Flowers on February 10 from 2 – 4 pm. Cost is $150 and includes instruction, fresh blooms and a glass of wine. Sign up with a bestie or your significant other for a joint discount, or purchase as an early Valentine’s Day gift for a loved one.
Give Now for Giving Tuesday
It’s #GivingTuesday! Show your support for the Harn’s commitment to expanding connections, minds and experiences for all visitors. This includes free admission with access to world-class art experiences. Give now.
How Artists Would Plate Thanksgiving Dinner
We know parents say not to play with your food, but check out this previously shared feature on how famous artists would plate their Thanksgiving dinners.
Harn received $280,000 to extend Art After Dark
The Harn recently received $280,000 to extend its Art After Dark program through December of 2026. Generous support provided by Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All program. We look forward to continuing to welcome you to the Harn every Thursday until 9 pm for Art After Dark. Learn more: https://harn.ufl.edu/news/artbridges-artafterdark/
Give Now and Help Beat Georgia
Give now to the University of Florida in the “World’s Largest Fundraising Party” to see which university can bring in the most gifts. Give now until October 28, and designate the Harn.
Win a Pair of EnChroma Color Blind Glasses
The Harn is offering a chance to win a pair of EnChroma Color Blind Glasses. Entries are due October 15. Visit the link above for details.
Widewalls Review
Under the Spell of the Palm Tree: The Rice Collection of Cuban Art, brings attention to Cuban art created in the 20th century, including some contemporary artworks, painting a picture of visual culture developing under the harsh circumstances, but which is nonetheless filled with the resilient and positive spirit of the Cuban nation.
Art & Mindfulness
Finding Delight in the Present Moment with Sabine Grunwald: Saturday, August 26, 10 – 11 am.
National Coloring Book Day
Unwind with one of our coloring pages inspired by art from our collection. Let your imagination bring these pages to life!
Florida Aqua: Artistic Reflections on Water
Explore an artistic documentation and portrayal of Florida’s water systems as well as its related ecosystems and human activities.
Arbus Magazine Article
Read about our current exhibition Under the Spell of the Palm Tree: The Rice Collection of Cuban Art.
Creative Gator
Calling all UF Students! Join us for “Creative Gator” on Saturday July 8, 11 am – 3 pm. Silk screen t-shirts, participate in mindfulness workshops including sound meditation and experience a traditional tea ceremony. Admission is free.
Community Space & Art After Dark
The Harn Museum of Art aspires to serve as a third place for the UF campus and the greater Gainesville community.
Donor Spotlight: Marilyn Tubb
Donor spotlight: “My life has been enriched on many levels since I joined the Harn family.” – Marilyn Tubb
.
Harn MUSE Program Article
Did you know the Harn works with university students to develop dynamic programming ideas? Read the article about the Harn MUSE program in the latest edition of the Harn Magazine.
Arbus Magazine Article
Jade Powers, Harn Curator of Contemporary Art writes about Posing Beauty in African American Culture in the latest issue of Arbus Magazine.
International Mentoring Day
Read more at the Harn Magazine, Fall 2024 edition.
Words on Canvas
Annual art writing competition at the Harn is now open. Write yourself into the art museum!
Candidate Presentation | Veronica Sesana Grajales
Art & Mindfulness: Thoughts in the Clouds with Sabine Grunwald
Please register at the link above through Eventbrite to hold a space.
Giving Tuesday
It’s #GivingTuesday! We are incredibly grateful for the 362 donors and counting who have made contributions to the Harn this year. This generosity provides audiences with world-class art experiences and it creates in abundance opportunities for unexpected connections, discoveries, and conversations.
Candidate Presentation | Sara Garzón
Art & Mindfulness: Cultivating Compassion
with Jan Snyder, November 16, 10 am
Register here.
Give to the Annual Fall Challenge
A study by the American Alliance of Museums found that 9 out of 10 people think museums help them feel more connected to others. Since January, tens of thousands have visited the Harn. Your generous support is vital to our mission. Give to our annual Fall challenge at the link in our bio. When you support the Harn at the $25 or more, receive a Harn lens cleaning cloth.
Candidate Presentation | Alexandra Nickolaou
Harn Survey
The Harn invites you to participate in our strategic planning process by sharing your valuable feedback through a quick and easy survey. Your input is essential as we shape the future of our organization, and we want to hear about your experiences, suggestions, and ideas.
The survey will only take 5 minutes to complete with an opportunity to enter into a drawing for a Museum Store gift card. Thank you in advance for taking a few moments to contribute. Your feedback matters!
Art & Mindfulness: Sound Meditation
with Kim Holton, October 26, 10 am
Register here.
Apply for an internship at the Harn
Spring 2025 applications are due October 18, 2024
Art & Mindfulness: Nia Mindful Movement
Saturday, September 28, 10 – 11 am
with Sarit Sela
Join our newsletter today!
From Museum Nights to Art After Dark to new exhibitions, we’ve got a jam-packed fall ahead at the Harn.
Behind the scenes at the “In Our Time: 54th SA+AH Faculty Art Exhibition”
— with faculty artists and educators working with our registration department and curator on the details.
Support the Harn’s Annual Fund
Make a gift by June 30, 2024 so the museum can continue helping students achieve their personal & professional goals. Help the Harn finish strong!
Harn’s Spring Challenge
Annual giving strengthens the Harn’s ability to be more than a museum. When you give by June 30, you will receive a Harn sticky wallet for your phone.
Internships at the Harn
New projects will be posted online Monday, June 3. Deadline to apply is July 1.
Kaleidoscope News Article
The new exhibition “Kaleidoscope of Colors in Asian Art” opens today. Read more about the installation process in this WUFT News article.
Words on Canvas poems
written by UF and Santa Fe College students for this year’s “Walk” on Canvas.
Harn Magazine: Spring 2024
Learn more about the latest happenings at the Harn.
Tibetan monk and artist, Lama Tashi Norbu
Join world renowned Tibetan monk and artist, Lama Tashi Norbu, for the creation of a sacred Sand Mandala. Community members and students will all have a chance to learn and participate in the creation of this piece of art over the course of two days.
March 8, 2 – 4 pm and March 9, 2 – 5 pm.
Surrealism “New York Times” Article
Surrealism turns 100 this year, and our exhibition “Surrealism at the Harn: A Centennial Exhibition” made the New York Times list of exhibitions to see. Curated by University of Florida Professor of Art History Dr. Rachel Silveri and her UF School of Art + Art History students, this exhibition brings visibility to UF and Gainesville being one of only two U.S. exhibitions mentioned. Read more at the link above.
Summer College Internships
College internship opportunities for summer have posted! Work with us in the areas of marketing, development, education, registration and horticulture. Applications are due March 15. All internship positions are paid. Learn more at the link above
An extra special *thank you* to everyone who participated on Gator Nation Giving Day!
Sustaining a fully paid internship program beyond 2024 would not be possible without your support. To recap, the Harn received 73 gifts totaling $23,275.
ArtDaily “Gateway to Himalayan Art” Coverage
It’s opening weekend for Gateway to Himalayan Art. Admission is free. Read more about this traveling exhibition from the Rubin Museum of Art, NY in ArtDaily at the link above.
It’s time to Stand Up & Holler for paid internships!
Support expanded learning opportunities and increased access to pre-professional training for all UF majors.
Gator Nation Giving Day is here!
Visit the Harn’s Giving Day page and support any or all the featured internship funds. #AllForTheGators
Get Ready for Gator Nation Giving Day!
This year, we are highlighting the Harn’s fully paid internship program and the funds that help make this possible. #AllForTheGators
Harn Provides Paid Internships for all Student Interns
For the first time in the museum’s history, the Harn Museum of Art at the University of Florida will provide funding to every college student intern selected in the spring, summer and fall semesters of 2024. This funding is made possible by a private grant complementing the generosity of individual donors enabling the Harn to provide students with opportunities to explore future careers and pursue their passions, while also receiving compensation. With the community and University of Florida’s support, the Harn plans to continue paid internships for all college students beyond 2024.
Sign up for our Fresh Flower Workshop
Sign up to make a Valentine’s Day Arrangement at our Fresh Flower Workshop with Iron & Clay Flowers on February 10 from 2 – 4 pm. Cost is $150 and includes instruction, fresh blooms and a glass of wine. Sign up with a bestie or your significant other for a joint discount, or purchase as an early Valentine’s Day gift for a loved one.
Give Now for Giving Tuesday
It’s #GivingTuesday! Show your support for the Harn’s commitment to expanding connections, minds and experiences for all visitors. This includes free admission with access to world-class art experiences. Give now.
How Artists Would Plate Thanksgiving Dinner
We know parents say not to play with your food, but check out this previously shared feature on how famous artists would plate their Thanksgiving dinners.
Harn received $280,000 to extend Art After Dark
The Harn recently received $280,000 to extend its Art After Dark program through December of 2026. Generous support provided by Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All program. We look forward to continuing to welcome you to the Harn every Thursday until 9 pm for Art After Dark. Learn more: https://harn.ufl.edu/news/artbridges-artafterdark/
Give Now and Help Beat Georgia
Give now to the University of Florida in the “World’s Largest Fundraising Party” to see which university can bring in the most gifts. Give now until October 28, and designate the Harn.
Win a Pair of EnChroma Color Blind Glasses
The Harn is offering a chance to win a pair of EnChroma Color Blind Glasses. Entries are due October 15. Visit the link above for details.
Widewalls Review
Under the Spell of the Palm Tree: The Rice Collection of Cuban Art, brings attention to Cuban art created in the 20th century, including some contemporary artworks, painting a picture of visual culture developing under the harsh circumstances, but which is nonetheless filled with the resilient and positive spirit of the Cuban nation.
Art & Mindfulness
Finding Delight in the Present Moment with Sabine Grunwald: Saturday, August 26, 10 – 11 am.
National Coloring Book Day
Unwind with one of our coloring pages inspired by art from our collection. Let your imagination bring these pages to life!
Florida Aqua: Artistic Reflections on Water
Explore an artistic documentation and portrayal of Florida’s water systems as well as its related ecosystems and human activities.
Arbus Magazine Article
Read about our current exhibition Under the Spell of the Palm Tree: The Rice Collection of Cuban Art.
Creative Gator
Calling all UF Students! Join us for “Creative Gator” on Saturday July 8, 11 am – 3 pm. Silk screen t-shirts, participate in mindfulness workshops including sound meditation and experience a traditional tea ceremony. Admission is free.
Community Space & Art After Dark
The Harn Museum of Art aspires to serve as a third place for the UF campus and the greater Gainesville community.
Donor Spotlight: Marilyn Tubb
Donor spotlight: “My life has been enriched on many levels since I joined the Harn family.” – Marilyn Tubb
.
Harn MUSE Program Article
Did you know the Harn works with university students to develop dynamic programming ideas? Read the article about the Harn MUSE program in the latest edition of the Harn Magazine.
Arbus Magazine Article
Jade Powers, Harn Curator of Contemporary Art writes about Posing Beauty in African American Culture in the latest issue of Arbus Magazine.