The museum will be closed on Saturday, January 12 for planned electrical work. Regular operations resume Sunday, January 13.
Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art presents A Little Lunch Music with the Samford String Quartet on Thursday, Nov. 8 at Noon. Violinists Jeffrey Flaniken and Caroline Nordlund, violist…
Soprano Roza Tulyaganova and mezzo-soprano Jeanette Fontaine will perform a donor-supported concert with pianist Christy Lee at the Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art, Auburn University on Thursday from…
The KKR Trio will perform a donor-supported concert at the Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art, Auburn University, from noon to 1:00 p.m. in the Grand Gallery as part…
Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art presents A Little Lunch Music with The Auburn Indian Music Ensemble on Thursday, Oct. 18 at from Noon to 1 p.m. in the…
The Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art at Auburn University is proud to be one of many distinguished arts organizations throughout the country participating in the momentous For Freedoms…
On Thursday, September 6, from noon to 1:00 p.m., JCSM presents soprano Jacquie Cruz with pianist Gary Klarenbeek for A Little Lunch Music. An inspirational singer and formally trained soprano,…
On Thursday, August 30, from noon to 1:00 p.m. in the Grand Gallery, Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art presents a free concert by pianist Mary Slaton. Though specializing…
The “Watercolor Society of Alabama 77th Annual National Exhibition” features more than seventy pieces from artists all over the country. The exhibition is on view through Sunday, July 29. Awards…
On Thursday, May 17, from noon to 1:00 p.m., the series will present a free concert by violinist Jenny Grégoire with pianist Edisher Savitsky. The duo will perform “Suite Italienne”…
On Thursday, May 10, from noon to 1:00 p.m., the series will present a free concert by the David Banks Gospel Jazz Experience. The group performs Banks’ arrangements of traditional…
On Thursday, May 3, from noon to 1:00 p.m., the series will present a free concert in the Grand Gallery by R2Duo featuring flutist Rachel Nozny and guitarist Robert Gibson.…
On Thursday, April 19, from noon to 1:00 p.m., the series will present a free concert in the Grand Gallery by Duo Echo featuring oboist Jennifer Pifer and pianist Joshua…
On Thursday, April 19, from noon to 1:00 in the Grand Gallery, the series will present a free concert by members of the Auburn University piano studio led by Dr.…
On April 26 at 5:30 p.m., Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art invites Ira Hill to the museum for an hour long Meet and Greet with Art Enthusiasts, the…
On Thursday, April 12, from noon to 1:00, the series will present a free concert in the Grand Gallery by soprano Janet Hopkins with pianist Armen Shaomian. The program will…
Members of both campus and community are invited to attend two days of programs and events commemorating the 50th anniversary of the assassination of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.…
On Thursday, April 5, from noon to 1:00 pm in the auditorium, the series will present a free concert by soprano Noemí de Silva with pianist Beibei Lin. The duo…
On Thursday, March 29, from noon to 1:00 pm in the auditorium, the series will present a free concert by Wolf and Clover, an acoustic quintet heavily influenced by Celtic and Irish music…
On Thursday, March 22, from noon to 1:00 pm in the auditorium, the series will present a free concert by pianist Lawrence Quinnett. The program will feature all twelve of…
Advanced art history students in assistant professor Emily Burns' classes will get a hands-on look at the world of art curation and have a unique experience for their portfolios using…
Advanced art history students in assistant professor Emily Burns' classes will get a hands-on look at the world of art curation and have a unique experience for their portfolios using…
On Thursday, March 8, from noon to 1:00 pm in the auditorium, the series will present a free concert by soprano Patty Holley with pianist Dawn Driggers. The program will…
On Thursday, March 1, from noon to 1:00 pm in the auditorium, the series will present a free concert by classical guitarist Luther Enloe. The program will feature music by…
On Thursday, February 22, from noon to 1:00 pm in the Grand Gallery, the series will present a free concert by members of the Auburn University double-reed studio. Led by…
Please join us for our Community Films and Conversations series featuring the public screening of the documentary, "Prince Among Slaves" and talk by Imam Emeritus, Plemont T. El-Amin. Plemon T. El-Amin…
For more than a decade, sculptor Todd McGrain has immortalized five extinct birds in stylized bronze sculpture in a series called The Lost Project. Each sculpture stands over six feet…
Joel Sartore is a photographer, speaker, author, teacher, conservationist, National Geographic fellow and regular contributor to National Geographic magazine. His hallmarks are a sense of humor and a midwestern work…
Joel Sartore is a photographer, speaker, author, teacher, conservationist, National Geographic fellow and regular contributor to National Geographic magazine. His hallmarks are a sense of humor and a midwestern work…
Members of the Auburn University flute studio with pianist Nicole Agostino will perform a free concert at Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art, Auburn University on Thursday from noon…
On Thursday, February 1, from noon to 1:00 pm in the Auditorium, the series will present a free concert by Chicago-based improvised-music group Marker, featuring clarinetist/saxophonist/composer Ken Vandermark. The group…
For more than a decade, sculptor Todd McGrain has immortalized five extinct birds in stylized bronze sculpture in a series called The Lost Project. Each sculpture stands over six feet…
One of JCSM's cornerstone collections, The Louise Hauss and David Brent Miller Audubon Collection, has inspired far-reaching investigations into the artistic and scientific representation of the natural world, particularly in…
On Thursday, January 25, from noon to 1:00 pm in the Grand Gallery, the series will present a free concert by soprano Rosephanye Dunn Powell and mezzo-soprano Anne Duraski with…
DUE TO THE WEATHER-RELATED DELAYED OPENING, THIS PERFORMANCE WILL START AT 12:15 P.M. On Thursday, January 18, from noon to 1:00 pm in the Auditorium, the series will present a…
On Thursday, January 11, from noon to 1:00 pm in the Auditorium, the series will present a free concert in the Auditorium by baritone Matthew Hoch with pianist Jeremy Samolesky.…
Isabel Bishop (American, 1902–1988) Noon Hour, 1935 Published 1946 in an edition of 250 Etching 1935 Courtesy of Pia Gallo Possessing a keen sense of observation and self-assured technique, Isabel…
Much of Elizabeth Murray’s artwork references domestic still lives: coffee cups, utensils, furniture, eggs over easy. But as David Hickey noted in his 2005 essay about her printmaking at Gemini…
On Thursday, December 15 from noon to 1:00 pm, the series will present a free concert in the Auditorium by the Auburn Music Club Singers. The group will present a…
The Museum Cafe will close after lunch on Thursday, Dec. 14. We invite guests to come and enjoy the galleries, museum grounds and Lethander Art Path until 8:00pm.
Mary Cassatt (American, 1844–1926) Kneeling in an Arm Chair, 1903 Edition: ca. 50, numbered 2 in pencil Drypoint engraving Courtesy Pia GalloMary Cassatt was born into a family of wealth…
On Thursday, December 7 from noon to 1:00 pm, the series will present a free concert in the Grand Gallery. Featured will be music for horn-piano duo and music for…
On Thursday, December 30 from noon to 1:00 pm, the series will present a free concert in the Grand Gallery by classical guitarist Kevin Manderville. The program will feature music…
In this collection spotlight, advanced art history students in Dr. Emily Burn’s class Art of the United States have prepared two practicum exhibitions opening this fall.Pieces selected for the exhibitions…
On Thursday, November 16 from noon to 1:00 pm, the series will present a free concert in the Auditorium by pianist Vijay Venkatesh, in collaboration with the Emory Chamber Music…
On Thursday, November 9 from noon to 1:00 pm, the series will present a free concert by clarinetist Patricia Crispino with pianist Beibei Lin. The program will feature music by…
A recording from our participatory recording device in the exhibition Requiem for Mother Emanuel. Record your response or a conversation with a friend or family member in our galleries.
Eat, drink and buy art!Join JCSM, as we invite up to 12 artists for a specially curated, one-day seasonal event on Saturday, Dec. 2 from 12:00 to 6:00 p.m. Our…
On Thursday, November 2 from noon to 1:00 pm, the series will present a free concert in the Grand Gallery by Plains 2, a duo featuring trombonist Matthew Wood and…
Museum Hours of Operation Spend your holidays here at Auburn’s art museum with our special holiday hours. Galleries and the Museum Shop will be open for you and your family…
On Thursday, October 26 from noon to 1:00 pm, the series will present a free concert in the Grand Gallery by saxophonist Nikolai Klotchkov with pianist Mari Ito. The program…
On Thursday, October 19, from noon to 1:00 pm in the Auditorium, the series will present a free concert by classical guitarist Edoardo Catemario, in collaboration with the Emory Chamber…
JCSM is so grateful to have so many friends and new visitors to the Out of the Box: A Juried Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition outreach programs and grand opening celebration. We…
On Thursday, October 12, from noon to 1:00 pm in the Grand Gallery, the series will present a free concert by classical guitarist Dan Kyzer. The program will feature music…
On Thursday, October 5, from noon to 1:00 pm, the series will present a free concert by pianist Jeremy Samolesky. The program will feature music by Franz Schubert, Frédéric Chopin,…
On Thursday, September 28 from noon to 1:00 pm, the series will present a free concert by cellist Laura Usiskin with pianist Ting Li. The program will feature music by…
Friday, Sept. 22 isn't just the first day of fall--it's American Business Women's Day. JCSM is recognizing dynamic artists from our permanent collection, who are working and making art today.…
You have a specially-designed furnace, also called a cupola, in which the iron is melted. The fuel, or coke, is added to begin the heating process. Once the furnace is…
On Thursday, September 21 from noon to 1:00 pm, the series will present a free concert by soprano Kathleen Buccleugh with pianist Laurie Middaugh. The program will feature music by…
JCSM and the International Women for Peace and Understanding are proud to present a free screening of the award-winning documentary, "Pray the Devil Back to Hell." This documentary chronicles the…
On Thursday from noon to 1 p.m., the series will present a free concert featuring baritone singer Matthew Hoch with pianist Jeremy Samolesky in the Grand Gallery. The duo will…
"Immanuel: A Symposium” was recorded and streamed live at JCSM on the afternoon before the opening of "Leo Twiggs: Requiem for Mother Emanuel." The symposium provided the opportunity to discuss…
On Thursday, September 7, from noon to 1 p.m., we will present a free concert as part of our weekly A Little Lunch Music series. The event will feature pianist…
High School students are invited to register to experience an iron pour with Sloss Furnaces at the Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art on October 6th from 4:00pm-5:45pm. Each…
On June 17, 2015 when Dylan Roof entered Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, South Carolina he was entering the oldest African American church in the South, the home of the…
Use the template to help measure the length of your stripes. Glue your stripes and the blue rectangle with stars onto your magnets with a glue stick. When dry, cut…
Here are templates so you take your sidewalk chalk art to a new dimension! Robert Cottingham O. Louis Guglielmi John James Audubon
JCSM fondly remembers artist, patron and friend, Dale Kennington, at her passing in this special edition of Collection Spotlight. Funeral Services will be at: First Methodist Church, 1380 West Main…
Due to the threat of severe weather, JCSM will observe the university's suspension of classes and operations on Wed. April 5.
On Thursday, March 30 from noon to 1:00 pm, the series will present a free concert of chamber music featuring Bill Schaffer on French horn. Joining him will be pianist Joshua…
On Thursday, March 23 from noon to 1:00 pm, the series will present a free concert in the Auditorium by pianist Vadim Serebryany. The concert will feature Ludwig van Beethoven’s “Hammerklavier”…
New spring accessories, unique gift selections inspired by “Jiha Moon: Double Welcome, Most Everyone’s Mad Here,: books and toys to spark your little one’s creativity await you in the Museum…
Thank you for your support!Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art would like to thank you, for saving the bunnies! With 112 donors raising $8,330, and reaching 104% of our…
Former MSO Fellow Laura Usiskin Will Perform for Museum Series On March 2 from noon to 1:00 pm, the series will present a free concert in the Grand Gallery by…
Lawrence Quinnett Returns to A Little Lunch MusicOn February 23 from noon to 1:00 pm, the series will present a free concert in the Grand Gallery by pianist Lawrence Quinnett.…
Guided by a comprehensive strategic building plan, and with the management of Auburn’s Office of the University Architect, JCSM is addressing the need for improved educational, storage and public spaces…
David Banks Gospel Jazz Experience to perform at A Little Lunch Music On February 16 from noon to 1:00 pm, the series will present a free concert in the auditorium…
Help us add "Self- Portrait as Bunnies (The Bathers)" to our permanent collectionAuburn’s art museum needs your help to give a permanent home to Self-Portrait as Bunnies (The Bathers). This sculpture is…
Visiting International Pianists Featured on Two Upcoming Recitals On Thursday, February 9, from noon to 1:00 pm, the Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art, Auburn University, will present a…
Tian Xu and Beibei Lin Will Present music for Violin and Piano On February 2, from noon to 1:00 pm, the series will present a free concert in the auditorium…
Emory Duo Will Feature Music for the Viola On January 26, from noon to 1:00 pm, the series will present a free concert in the auditorium featuring violist Yinzi Kong…
Museum Series Will Feature Brahms Chamber Music On January 19, from noon to 1:00 pm, the series will present a free concert in the auditorium featuring pianist Jeremy Samolesky, baritone…
Museum Series Opens with American Opera and Art Song, Jazz Returns After Hours On January 12, from noon to 1:00 pm, A Little Lunch Music will present a free concert…
With the start of the new academic year, there's plenty of things to do in Auburn at the museum. Here are just a few highlights from our spring semester schedule.…
Museum to Host Violin and Piano Music for Final 2016 Noon ConcertOn December 15, from noon to 1:00 pm, A Little Lunch Music will present a free concert in the…
In this collection spotlight, JCSM remembers artist William Christenberry (1936 - 2016). William Christenberry was born in Tuscaloosa, Alabama in 1936—coincidentally, the same year that photographer Walker Evans and writer…
Popular culture has been molded by television and electronic graphic information since the mid-20th century. Whether appearing on a TV console, computer monitor, or smart device, video has become a…
Popular culture has been molded by television and electronic graphic information since the mid-20th century. Whether appearing on a TV console, computer monitor, or smart device, video has become a…
Popular culture has been molded by television and electronic graphic information since the mid-20th century. Whether appearing on a TV console, computer monitor, or smart device, video has become a…
On December 1, from noon to 1:00 pm, the series will present a free concert featuring classical guitarist Andrew Wilder. Andrew will present music by Johann Sebastian Bach, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart,…
Holiday HoursSpend your holidays here at Auburn's art museum for our extended holiday hours, where our galleries and gift shop will be open for you and your family to enjoy.…
On November 17, from noon to 1:00 pm, A Little Lunch Music will present a free concert featuring Marc Karam and Friends. Joined by a trio of jazz musicians, Marc…
On October 27 from noon to 1:00 pm, "A Little Lunch Music Series" will present a free concert by flutist Alina Windell with oboist Sue Tomkiewicz and pianist Jeremy Samolesky.…
This video contains an excerpt of the artist's work.On Thursday, November 3rd, Rick Silva will be participating in the Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art’s first video art exhibition,…
On October 27 from noon to 1:00 pm in the Grand Gallery, the series will present a free concert by soprano Jennifer Piazza-Pick with pianist Cheryl Cellon Lindquist. The program…
On October 20 from noon to 1:00 pm in the auditorium, A Little Lunch Music will present a free concert by a group led by composer and pianist Donald Tipton…
For Dr. Ralph B. Draughon Jr. ’58, supporting Auburn in both words and deeds is truly a proud family tradition. As a 10-year-old, a Sunday dinner conversation with someone like…
On October 13 from noon to 1:00 pm in the auditorium, the series will present a free concert by violinist Guy Harrison with pianist Jeremy Samolesky. The duo will preform…
Trombonist Matthew Wood and Pianist Joshua Pifer Hold Free Concert On Thursday, October 6, from noon to 1:00 pm in the Grand Gallery, A Little Lunch Music will present a…
The Auburn Tigers took on Louisiana-Monroe this year for Homecoming and our tiny tigers put on their game faces. Face-painting and coloring were just some of the fun activities before kickoff. For…
Popular culture has been molded by television and electronic graphic information since the mid-20th century. Whether appearing on a TV console, computer monitor, or smart device, video has become a…
Film@JCSM: The Artists of Camera LucidaOn Thursday, September 29th, Rob Carter will be the second artist participating in the Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art’s first video art exhibition,…
Out of the Box: A Juried Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art, Auburn University (JCSM) is one of Alabama's leading art museums, with a growing collection…
Bunnies in the Lake“What’s the deal with bunnies?” is a question you’ve probably heard around Auburn more than once. Rubberneckers driving down South College Street headed toward Jordan-Hare Stadium will…
Internationally Acclaimed Artist Discusses Her WorkJillian Mayer, one of the artist's featured in Camera Lucida visited Auburn's art museum to present her work to students and the community. She discusses what…
Popular culture has been molded by television and electronic graphic information since the mid-20th century. Whether appearing on a TV console, computer monitor, or smart device, video has become a…
Popular culture has been molded by television and electronic graphic information since the mid-20th century. Whether appearing on a TV console, computer monitor, or smart device, video has become a…
Film@JCSM: The Artists of Camera LucidaOn Thursday, September 8th, Jillian Mayer will be participating in the Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art’s first video art exhibition, Camera Lucida. Her…
Popular culture has been molded by television and electronic graphic information since the mid-20th century. Whether appearing on a TV console, computer monitor, or smart device, video has become a…
Popular culture has been molded by television and electronic graphic information since the mid-20th century. Whether appearing on a TV console, computer monitor, or smart device, video has become a…
JCSM called nine members of the university community to respond objectively and subjectively to art from JCSM’s growing collection of natural history prints. The resulting exhibition is an orchestrated chorus of diverse voices…
JCSM called nine members of the university community to respond objectively and subjectively to art from JCSM’s growing collection of natural history prints. The resulting exhibition is an orchestrated chorus…
JCSM called nine members of the university community to respond objectively and subjectively to art from JCSM’s growing collection of natural history prints. The resulting exhibition is an orchestrated chorus…
JCSM called nine members of the university community to respond objectively and subjectively to art from JCSM’s growing collection of natural history prints. The resulting exhibition is an orchestrated chorus…
"Call and Response" is Auburn's Art Museum's latest exhibition. JCSM called nine members of the university community to respond objectively and subjectively to art from JCSM’s growing collection of natural history…
JCSM called nine members of the university community to respond objectively and subjectively to art from JCSM’s growing collection of natural history prints. The resulting exhibition is an orchestrated chorus of diverse voices…
On Thursday nights from 5 to 8 pm, the rotunda and cafe (and when the weather’s nice, the terrace) become Museum After Hours. It’s the perfect place for relaxing, watching the sunset, and listening to music.…
JCSM has something for every crafty kid!Rainy afternoon, or just too hot to be outside? Keep the kids engaged while minimizing screen time with KIDZAW art kits! Your little artists…
JCSM called nine members of the university community to respond objectively and subjectively to art from JCSM’s growing collection of natural history prints. The resulting exhibition is an orchestrated chorus of diverse voices…
New Additions to the JCSM Gift ShopThese bags are perfect for summer to grab and go! Stop into the JCSM shop to see the new selection of colorful wristlets and…
JCSM called nine members of the university community to respond objectively and subjectively to art from JCSM’s growing collection of natural history prints. The resulting exhibition is an orchestrated chorus…
Audiences can hear Marie Robertson on June 23, as she will perform a free concert at Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art, Auburn University as a part of the…
Based on the exhibitions featured at the museum during the 2015-2016 academic year and works from the permanent collection, students submitted written work responding to individual pieces of art experienced…
JCSM called nine members of the university community to respond objectively and subjectively to art from JCSM’s growing collection of natural history prints. The resulting exhibition is an orchestrated chorus…
Based on the exhibitions featured at the museum during the 2015-2016 academic year and works from the permanent collection, students submitted written work responding to individual pieces of art experienced…
Based on the exhibitions featured at the museum during the 2015-2016 academic year and works from the permanent collection, students submitted written work responding to individual pieces of art experienced…
Based on the exhibitions featured at the museum during the 2015-2016 academic year and works from the permanent collection, students submitted written work responding to individual pieces of art experienced…
Based on the exhibitions featured at the museum during the 2015-2016 academic year and works from the permanent collection, students submitted written work responding to individual pieces of art experienced…
As a part of the museum's regular summer music series, "After Hours," JCSM is proud to present a LIVE TANGO with the Auburn Argentinian Tango Group. New to the dance? Join…
On Monday, May 23, 2016 from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., 18 students in grades eight through 12 produced artwork for "Teen Takeover." Watch 12 hours of work edited down to…
Based on the exhibitions featured at the museum during the 2015-2016 academic year and works from the permanent collection, students submitted written work responding to individual pieces of art experienced…
On May 19 from noon to 1:00 pm, Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art, Auburn University will present "A Little Lunch Music"in the Grand Gallery by cellist Laura Usiskin with…
In the oppressive government of 1950s Soviet Union, Dmitri Shostakovich had to be careful what kind of music he wrote, said pianist Vadim Serebryany. He said the artistic style of…
Choose from a well-curated selection one-of-a kind jewelry from local artists and objects from around the country and around the world. Surprise mom with a unique gift that that she…
At noon on Thursday, May 5, guitarist Noe Garcia Jacinto will perform a free concert at Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art, Auburn University as a part of the…
As a member of the Association of Art Museum Directors, JCSM is observing Art Museum Day on Wed., May 18, 2016. To schedule a tour, call 334-844-3486. The purpose of…
"SpringBoard" is a juried exhibition hosted by JCSM and the JCSM Teen Council for 8th-12th graders featuring physical, originally created 2-D and 3-D artwork. The theme for accepted artwork is “Spring,…
At noon on Thursday, April 28, the Auburn University Cultural Music Society will perform a free concert at Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art, Auburn University as a part…
Audiences can hear Cullars Improvisational Rotation on Thursday nights from 5 to 8 pm at the Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art, Auburn University. Information on guest lineups will be…
At noon on Thursday, April 7, soprano Noemí de Silva and pianist Maggie Stith will perform a free concert at Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art, Auburn University as…
On Thursday, April 7 at 4 p.m. JCSM will screen the biographical drama, “Basquiat” in the auditorium. Run time is 108 min. The film will be introduced by Freda Hadley, visiting assistant…
At noon on Thursday, March 31, pianist Christian McGee will perform a free concert at Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art, Auburn University as a part of the museum’s…
At noon on Thursday, March 24, the Montgomery Music Project will perform a free concert at JCSM as a part of the museum’s weekly series, “A Little Lunch Music.” The performance…
At noon on Thursday, March 10, Duo Avem, featuring flutist Lydia Carroll and guitarist Andrew Wilder will perform a free concert at Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art, Auburn…
At noon on Thursday, March 3, cellist Natalie Helm will perform a free concert at Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art, Auburn University as a part of the museum’s…
Voice-Piano Duo to Perform for Museum Series At noon on Thursday, February 25, soprano Jin Lee and pianist Christian McGee will perform a free concert at Jule Collins Smith Museum…
On Thursday, February 25 at 4 p.m. JCSM will screen the biographical drama, "Mr. Turner" in the auditorium. Run time is 150 min. The film will be introduced by Leo Costello,…
The David Banks Gospel Jazz Ensemble Returns to Museum Series At noon on Thursday, February 18, the David Banks Gospel Jazz Ensemble will perform a free concert at Jule Collins…
The Museum Shop has options for Valentine's Day that are better than flowers for the price of a bouquet of roses. Give a gift that will last for years to…
On February 11 at noon, A Little Lunch Music will feature trombonist Jeff Albert and drummer Dave Capello for a free concert of improvised music in the Auditorium. Click here for the…
At noon on Thursday, January 28, flutist Nancy Vinson and pianist Laurelie Gheesling will perform a free concert as a part of the museum’s weekly series, “A Little Lunch Music.”…
Focus on the Permanent Collection By Dennis Harper, curator of collections and exhibitionsA third-generation Japanese American, Roger Shimomura was born in Seattle, Washington and has resided in Kansas since 1969 where…
Though the exhibition is closing on Sunday, January 24, there is still time for charitable giving! You may make your charitable gift towards the 1072 Society Class of 2016 through January…
Broadside Series Individual poets featured in the 2015-2016 Third Thursday series are represented in a broadside series. Each broadside (8” x 13”) contains a poem on fine quality paper illustrated…
Sometimes snafus happen. When they do, regardless of fault, we at JCSM strive to make things right for our members and friends. That’s why we’re offering the spring issue of JULE…
At noon on Thursday, January 21, The Few, an improvised-music trio from Chicago will perform a free concert at Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art, Auburn University as a part of the…
Roger Brown (American, 1941–1997) Galvanized Temple, 1985 Galvanized steel 40 ¼ x 38 ¼ x 53 ½ inches Gift of Greg Brown 2015.22 John Himmelfarb (American, b. 1946) Modern Burden,…
On Thursday, January 7, A Little Lunch Music will present a free concert by pianist Edward Forstman, a senior at Eastman School of Music and a native of Vestavia Hills.…
On Thursday, December 17, A Little Lunch Music will present pianist Lawrence Quinnett for a free concert. Dr. Quinnett will perform a program of music by composer Alexander Scriabin. The performance…
On Thursday, December 10, A Little Lunch Music will present the Auburn Music Club Singers for a free concert in the auditorium. The group will perform a program of Christmas…
FILM@JCSM stands for “Fostering Interdisciplinary Learning through Movies.” This semester’s selections are programmed in conjunction with Along the Eastern Road: Hiroshige’s Fifty-Three Stations of the Tokaido. You can see “Throne of…
On Thursday, December 3, A Little Lunch Music will present Auburn University’s Dean’s Brass Quintet and pianist Christian McGee for a free concert in the auditorium. The quintet will perform…
On Tuesday, December 1, JCSM will participate in a 24-hour fundraising event, Tiger Giving Day. This campaign is the Auburn University Foundation’s response to Giving Tuesday, a global day of…
A reminder that the museum will be open for most of this week with special holiday hours! The Café will be closed this week, returning to normal operations next Tuesday,…
To Beirut and Paris with Love A Concert Of Arabic and French Songs of Longing and Love On Thursday, November 19, A Little Lunch Music will present vocalist and pianist…
FILM@JCSM stands for “Fostering Interdisciplinary Learning through Movies.” This semester’s selections are programmed in conjunction with Along the Eastern Road: Hiroshige’s Fifty-Three Stations of the Tokaido. You can see “Lost in…
At noon on Thursday, November 12, A Little Lunch Music will present the Auburn Indian Music Ensemble featuring vocalist Riddhi Bandyopadhyay (her music will automatically play when opening her website…
Auburn University graphic design professor John Morgan brings art to life in three-dimensional form through kinetic sculpture. Intrigued by the possibility of collaborating on a large piece with Jule Collins…
The exhibition, Along the Eastern Road: Hiroshige's Fifty-Three Stations of the Tokaido is on view in the Bill L. Harbert Gallery until January 10, 2016. Written by Andrew Kozlowski, assistant…
At noon on Thursday, Nov 5, the Donald Tipton Quartet will present a free jazz concert from noon to 1:00 pm for A Little Lunch Music. Comprised of pianist Donald…
FILM@JCSM stands for “Fostering Interdisciplinary Learning through Movies.” This semester’s selections are programmed in conjunction with Along the Eastern Road: Hiroshige’s Fifty-Three Stations of the Tokaido. You can see "Yaji and…
On Thursday, October 29, Cullars Improvisational Rotation (scroll down for an audio sample) will perform a free concert from noon to 1:00 as part of the weekly series, A Little…
Walk into the Museum Shop, and take some of the art history home with you! Several items compliment the exhibition, Along the Eastern Road: Hiroshige's Fifty-Three Stations of the Tokaido. You’ll…
On October 22 from noon to 1:00 pm, Saxophonist Michael Pendowski, with pianist Laurelie Gheesling, will perform a free concert for A Little Lunch Music. The classical recital will feature…
Classical guitarist Katie Holmes will perform a free concert for A Little Lunch Music on October 15 from noon to 1:00 pm. On the program will be music by Johann Sebastian…
Aubie surprised guests with an appearance at our Museum Homecoming Tailgate on Friday, Oct. 2, 2015. As you tour and experience Out of the Box: An Juried Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition through October 2016, be sure…
Make the Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art, Auburn University part of your school year! Our mission is to bring the arts to our community. We invite classes, community…
Our JCSM photo booth captured the fun of the Museum Homecoming Tailgate on Friday, Oct. 2, 2015. Guests showed their team spirit and belief in the transformative power of art. As…
The Auburn University Cultural Music Society will perform a free concert for A Little Lunch Music on October 8 from noon to 1 pm. The group’s members will perform traditional…
These are the 11 finalists of our juried outdoor sculpture exhibition, Out of the Box! The exhibition opens this Friday October 2 at our Museum Homecoming Tailgate. Share your experience with…
Pianist Joshua Pifer will perform a free concert for A Little Lunch Music on October 1 from noon to 1:00 pm. The program will feature four sonatas by Domenico Scarlatti,…
Charles Pilkey, Gregory Johnson, and Jeffie Brewer are three of 11 artists selected to exhibit in the second installment of JCSM’s biennial Out of the Box: A Juried Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition. Mint…
Meet one of the vendors of our Museum Homecoming Tailgate on Friday, October 2! Chicken Salad Chick will have food available for purchase from 3 to 7 pm as we celebrate the opening of Out of the…
We’re looking for help during the Out of the Box exhibition’s official opening on Friday, October 2nd! The event is tailgate-themed for Homecoming weekend and is free and open to the…
Soprano Anna Hersey and pianist Kayla Paulk will perform a free concert for A Little Lunch Music on September 24, 2015 from noon to 1:00 pm. The program will feature…
We're happy to announce that University Ace Hardware is one of the supporters of our Museum Homecoming Tailgate on Friday, October 2! The community-wide event celebrating the opening of Out of the Box: A Juried…
On September 17, euphonium artist Marie Robertson will perform a free concert for A Little Lunch Music from noon to 1:00 PM in the Grand Gallery. Robertson is part of…
Hanna Jubran and Heath Matysek-Snyder are two of 11 artists selected to exhibit in the second installment of JCSM’s biennial Out of the Box: A Juried Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition. Grimesland, North Carolina…
Mike Wsol and Luke Achterberg are two of 11 artists selected to exhibit in the second installment of JCSM’s biennial Out of the Box: A Juried Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition. Lilburn, Georgia Lost…
On September 10, DuoR2 will perform a free concert for "A Little Lunch Music" from noon to 1 pm in the auditorium. Members of the duo are flutist Rachel Nozny and guitarist…
Meet one of the vendors of our Museum Homecoming Tailgate on Friday, October 2! Domino's on Magnolia will have food available for purchase from 3 to 7 pm as we celebrate the…
On September 3 violinist Lorna Wood returns to A Little Lunch Music with pianist Ksenia Kurenysheva for a free concert from noon to 1 pm. The program will feature a posthumously…
Alex Podesta and Adam Walls are two of 11 artists selected to exhibit in the second installment of JCSM’s biennial Out of the Box: A Juried Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition. New Orleans,…
Meet one of the vendors of our Museum Homecoming Tailgate on Friday, October 2! Niffer's Place will have food available for purchase from 3 to 7 pm as we celebrate the opening…
All purses, handbags, and travel accessories are 20%off the original price for members, and 10%off the original price for non-members. Please ask in shop for details. The Fall Membership Drive is Monday,…
Joni Younkins-Herzog and Deborah La Grasse are two of 11 artists selected to exhibit in the second installment of JCSM’s biennial Out of the Box: A Juried Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition. Sarasota,…
JCSM is a co-sponsor with the Department of Foreign Languages and the Office of International Programs- Auburn Abroad for these screenings. These films are all available with English subtitles. The Spanish…
We regret any inconvenience, but we are experiencing some technical difficulty with our online ticketing system, Eventbrite. We are working to correct the problem. Please note registration for tickets via…
The Museum Café is participating in the 2015 edition of Alabama Restaurant Week! During normal Café hours Friday, August 14 and Tuesday, August 18 through Friday, August 21 come enjoy…
The catalogue for "The Greatest Poem" American Art from the Robert B. Ekelund, Jr. and Mark Thornton Collection is available now for purchase in the Museum Shop. An excerpt written by Dennis Harper, Curator of…
Wednesday, Governor Robert Bentley had the Confederate flags in Montgomery taken down. The removal, and similar debates in other states comes in the wake of a horrific act in Charleston…
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Jule Collins Smith, who passed away surrounded by her loving family Saturday. We at JCSM express our heartfelt gratitude…
Programming for June is related to our current summer exhibition Between the Black and Caspian Seas: Antique Rugs from the Caucasus, Selections from the Collection of Larry Gerber. The kids…
Edvard Munch, who lived from 1863–1944, is renowned for his haunting imagery that speaks to universal emotions and experiences. Love, jealousy, separation, and death are among the motifs he…
Members of the Auburn community are sharing two private fine art collections with visitors to Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art, Auburn University. The museum will present “Between the…
It has been said that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery; in that case, the staff of Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art, Auburn University (JCSM) couldn’t be…
For the sixth year, AAMD is uniting its membership to celebrate Art Museum Day. Held in concert with ICOM’s International Museum Day, this year AAMD’s Art Museum Day will take…
At noon on Thursday, May 14, pianist Vadim Serebryany will perform a free concert in the auditorium at Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art, Auburn University as a part…
At noon on Thursday, May 21, pianist Mary Slaton will perform a free concert at Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art, Auburn University as a part of the museum’s…
Yesterday was a bittersweet day. Outreach is a critical part of the mission at JCSM. This year, I’ve been able to spend two Thursdays a month teaching at South Smiths…
We have wonderful exhibitions scheduled for the summer of 2015 that feature two very different but equally treasured personal collections. We look forward to “The Greatest Poem”— American Art in the…
At noon on Thursday, May 7, a flute trio featuring Allison Hubbell, Nancy Vinson, and Alina Windell will perform a free concert at Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art, Auburn…
At noon on Thursday, April 30, soprano Joy Xu along with pianist Joshua Pifer will perform a free concert at Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art, Auburn University as…
Launched publicly during A-Day weekend, Because This is Auburn is a $1 billion dollar campaign to propel our university forward through a renewed commitment to our students, a continued promise…
During a special visit to JCSM, sculptor Todd McGrain installed his piece, "The Lost Bird Project, " met with Auburn students, and gave a lecture for the community. "The Lost…
At noon on Thursday, April 23, soprano Noemí de Silva with pianist Laurelie Gheesling will perform a free concert at Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art, Auburn University as…
Based on the exhibitions featured at the museum during the 2014-2015 academic year and on works from the permanent collection, JCSM issued a call for written work responding to individual works of…
Thanks for coming to our past summer art clubs! Please visit the family programs page for upcoming events. Our ever-popular summer art club series continues this year every weekend, all summer…
At noon on Thursday, April 16, The Auburn Indian Music Ensemble will perform a free concert at Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art, Auburn University as a part of the…
Out of the Box Thank you for your interest in Out of the Box: A Juried Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition presented by Jule Collins Smith Museum, Auburn University. The deadline for submissions…
Film at JCSM stands for "Fostering Interdisciplinary Learning through Movies." The films for spring semester 2015 are programmed in conjunction with John Himmelfarb: TRUCKS. This project is co-sponsored by the…
Drivers of large trucks may know all too well that finding the right parking spot can sometimes be an adventure. Imagine positioning an antique truck measuring more than 11 feet…
Rembrandt, Rubens, Gainsborough and the Golden Age of Painting in Europe October 19, 2014 - January 4, 2015 Bill L. Harbert Gallery Gallery C Noel and Kathryn Dickinson Wadsworth Gallery…
Walking through Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art, Auburn University, you may see a contemporary sculpture made of knock-off Louboutin shoes opposite a landscape by Pierre-Auguste Renoir, a still-life…
From our "house," to yours! Happy Holidays from JCSM. Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art, Auburn University is offering special holiday hours this season. Whether you need a creative…
On Thursday, Nov. 6 at 5 p.m. Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art will present Good Ol’ Freda with filmmaker Kathy McCabe as part of the South Arts Southern…
Don't let the seasonal chill stop you from shopping the 2014 Alabama and Neighbors Ceramics Exhibition and Sale! Our artists are moving their items inside the grand gallery due to weather.…
Harold Miller of Brandon, MS is one of 14 artists selected to exhibit in the 2014 Alabama and Neighbors Ceramics Exhibition and Sale, on view through Nov. 2. In addition to the…
All of us at JCSM are looking forward to the opening reception for Rembrandt, Rubens, Gainsborough, and the Golden Age of Painting in Europe. Based on R.S.V.P. response, we do…
Kyungmin Park of Auburn, Alabama is one of 14 artists selected to exhibit in the 2014 Alabama and Neighbors Ceramics Exhibition and Sale, on view through Nov. 2. In addition to the…
Mark Rigsby of Hattiesburg, Mississippi is one of 14 artists selected to exhibit in the 2014 Alabama and Neighbors Ceramics Exhibition and Sale, on view through Nov. 2. In addition to the…
Two public performances are scheduled for the internationally acclaimed Attacca Quartet. The Auburn Chamber Music Society will host the group for the society’s 50th anniversary season, and Jule Collins Smith…
Guadalupe Robinson of Huntsville, Alabama is one of 14 artists selected to exhibit in the 2014 Alabama and Neighbors Ceramics Exhibition and Sale, on view through Nov. 2. In addition to the…
Jorie Berman of Athens, Georgia is one of 14 artists selected to exhibit in the 2014 Alabama and Neighbors Ceramics Exhibition and Sale, on view through Nov. 2. In addition to…
Rick Berman of Atlanta, Georgia is one of 14 artists selected to exhibit in the 2014 Alabama and Neighbors Ceramics Exhibition and Sale, on view through Nov. 2. In addition to…
Susie Bowman of Fairhope, Alabama is one of 14 artists selected to exhibit in the 2014 Alabama and Neighbors Ceramics Exhibition and Sale, on view through Nov. 2. In addition to the…
Lynnette Hesser of Wellington, Alabama is one of 14 artists selected to exhibit in the 2014 Alabama and Neighbors Ceramics Exhibition and Sale, on view through Nov. 2. In addition to the…
Lora Rust of Atlanta, Georgia is one of 14 artists selected to exhibit in the 2014 Alabama and Neighbors Ceramics Exhibition and Sale, on view through Nov. 2. In addition to the…
Maria Dondero of Athens, Georgia is one of 14 artists selected to exhibit in the 2014 Alabama and Neighbors Ceramics Exhibition and Sale, on view through Nov. 2. In addition to…
Nancy Green of Watkinsville, Georgia is one of 14 artists selected to exhibit in the 2014 Alabama and Neighbors Ceramics Exhibition and Sale, on view through Nov. 2. In addition to the…
Richard Stonis of Atlanta, Georgia is one of 14 artists selected to exhibit in the 2014 Alabama and Neighbors Ceramics Exhibition and Sale, on view through Nov. 2. In addition to…
Corinne Cox of Wedowee, Alabama is one of 14 artists selected to exhibit in the 2014 Alabama and Neighbors Ceramics Exhibition and Sale, on view through Nov. 2. In addition to the exhibition of…
Melinda Crider of Waleska, Georgia is one of 14 artists selected to exhibit in the 2014 Alabama and Neighbors Ceramics Exhibition and Sale, on view through Nov. 2. In addition to…
Christopher Staley, active ceramic artist and professor of ceramic art at Pennsylvania State University, is the juror for the inaugural 2014 Alabama and Neighbors Exhibition and Sale, featuring 14 regional…
My Toxic Backyard, screening Thursday, Sept. 25 at 5:00 p.m. at JCSM, chronicles Asheville, North Carolina’s fight to get clean drinking water as the contaminated soil of an old manufacturing plant continues…
On May 15, pianist Tzu-yi Chen returns for a free concert from noon to 1:00 PM. Along with other music, this will include an encore of Modest Mussorgsky’s Pictures at…
Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art, Auburn University will exhibit John Augustus Walker’s “Historical Panorama of Alabama Agriculture” from May 17, 2014 to September 21, 2014. The exhibition is…
On May 8, baritone Matthew Hoch will join Bill Schaffer on horn and Joshua Pifer on piano for a free concert from noon to 1:00 PM. The concert is being…
Jerome Myers: Raising Hope in the New World closes Sunday, May 4, 2014 at 4:00 pm at Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art, Auburn University. For the spring semester,…
On May 1, guitarist Katie Holmes returns for a free concert from noon to 1:00 PM. At 16, Katie has recorded two CDs, has a professional website, and is a…
On April 24, pianist and series favorite Tzu-yi Chen returns for a free concert from noon to 1:00 PM. She will present Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition as well as music…
On Thursday, April 17, from noon to 1:00 p.m. the Auburn Indian Music Ensemble will return to A Little Lunch Music, performing in the auditorium. The group is an Auburn…
Shared Vision: The Sondra Gilman and Celso-Gonzalez-Falla Collection of Photography is on view through Sunday, April 27. JCSM director Marilyn Laufer suggests you make a point to experience the work…
On Thursday, April 10, from noon to 1:00 PM, The Tipton Trio will perform in the museum's auditorium. This jazz group from Columbus is made up of Donald Tipton on…
A North Carolina artist is breathing new life into retired cigarette machines with Art-o-mat® and the non-profit group, Artists in Cellophane. With a five dollar token and the pull of…
On Thursday, April 3, from noon to 1:00 PM, the Auburn University Chamber Choir will return to share a program with pianist Hunter Hayes. The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at…
The Museum Café is open every Thursday night from 5 to 8 pm with tapas, beer, wine, and specialty cocktail menus. Prices range from $7 to $10, and the portions…
On Thursday, March 27, from noon to 1:00 p.m. in the Martin-Perricone Auditorium, A Little Lunch Music will present Duo Amico, made up of violinist Kay Lee and cellist Sylvia…
On Thursday, March 20, from noon to 1:00 p.m. A Little Lunch Music will present the Nova Quartet, the Tiger Quartet and the Eagle Quartet. The groups are part of…
As a part of expanded evening programming, Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art, Auburn University will host the Third Thursday Poetry Series. The next reading is Thursday, March 20,…
The staff members of Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art are a dedicated group of artists, photographers, historians, curators, designers, and writers who all believe art changes lives. Beyond…
On March 6 from noon to 1:00 p.m., A Little Lunch Music welcomes Kathleen Buccleugh with pianist Laurelie Gheesling. Ms. Buccleugh is an Auburn High School alumna now building her…
On February 27 from noon to 1:00 p.m. in the Grand Gallery, A Little Lunch Music welcomes pianist Josh Pifer. The originally scheduled program featured flutist Elizabeth Goode with Dr.…
The Museum Café transforms night side with expanded entertainment as well as tapas, beer, wine and specialty cocktail menus. The jazz riffs of Cullars Improvisational Rotation fill the air on…
Michelangelo Antonioni’s 1966 film Blow-Up is, in a sense, as much a detective story as it is a thriller or drama. Its central character is a mod London photographer, Thomas,…
On February 20 from noon to 1:00 p.m. in the Martin-Perricone Auditorium, A Little Lunch Music welcomes back the David Banks Gospel Jazz Ensemble featuring Tuskegee pianist David Banks. Last…
In Hillywood (Rwanda’s film industry named for the country’s rolling hills) there is a blossoming film community. As Rwanda is still healing from the wounds of a cultural genocide almost…
Directed by Fernando Meirelles, City of God is a Brazilian crime drama film that was first released in Brazil in 2002 and internationally in 2003. The story was first published…
Rescheduled from Thursday because of weather, on Friday, February 14, from noon to 1:00 p.m. in the Martin-Perricone Auditorium, A Little Lunch Music welcomes back pianist and vocalist Marc Karam.…
Auburn University will suspend normal operations at 11 p.m. due to winter weather concerns. Anticipating a clearing of the weather in the afternoon and with consideration of local school closings, the…
Auburn's art museum welcomes visiting lecturer and artist Mark Lewis, who will discuss his work, on Wednesday, February 19 at 4:00 pm. Most recently, his work has been exhibited individually at…
Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art presents “The Iran Job” with filmmaker Sara Nodjoumi as part of the South Arts Southern Circuit Tour of Independent Filmmakers on Tuesday, February 11…
Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art will screen Rear Window on Thursday, February 13 at 6 pm. The screening is in conjunction with the FILM@JCSM series, which promotes interdisciplinary learning. Professor Sara Blair, University…
On February 6 at noon, A Little Lunch Music will borrow pianist William Ransom and violist Yinzi Kong from that evening’s Auburn Chamber Music Society’s concert. Come hear these exceptional musicians…
On January 14, 2014 I had the opportunity to hear a presentation by Robert M. Edsel , founder and chairman of the Monuments Men Foundation for the Preservation of Art…
Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art, Auburn University will present a select group of paintings and works on paper in Jerome Myers: Raising Hope in the New World from February 8…
Anyone who has seen the U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial in Washington DC, is familiar with the awe-inspiring and breathtaking beauty and solemnity of the monument. The monument, dedicated to…
Please note that Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art will be closed Tuesday, January 28 through Thursday, January 30, due to inclement weather. All programming, inculding "Lunch and Learn,"…
Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art, Auburn University will present Shared Vision: The Sondra Gilman and Celso Gonzalez-Falla Collection of Photography, an exhibition featuring 150 images from the last…
Returning for the third year in a row, violinist Robin Scott and cellist Ahrim Kim will perform from noon to 1:00 PM this Thursday, January 23, for "A Little Lunch…
With every college tour and every elementary class visit to Auburn's art museum, the permanent collection continues to benefit our students, community, and visitors far into the future. One way…
Spring 2014’s season of "A Little Lunch Music" opens Thursday, January 16 at noon with pianist Christina Fallows. The performance is being sponsored by Lynn Katz. Christina is currently a…
Paul Karabinis is an associate professor of Photography at the University of North Florida, Jacksonville, who will guest lecture at Auburn's art museum on Wednesday, January 22, 2014 at 4:00…
Film@JCSM kicks off Thursday, January 16 at 6 pm. This semester's topic is Photography on Film. Chistopher Nolan’s neo-noir film Memento (2000) opens with a close-up of a hand holding…
This Christmas my husband surprised me with a street address number for our mailbox – a big, gold five inspired by a painting by the American artist, Charles Demuth (1883-1935).…
The film in "Film@JCSM" stands for "fostering interdisciplinary learning through movies." Programmed in conjunction with the upcoming exhibition,Shared Vision: The Sondra Gilman and Celso Gonzalez-Falla Collection of Photographyopening January 24,…
“There was never a reason to collect except our love for the art” An edited interview from several between Sondra Gilman, Celso Gonzalez-Falla, Charles Gilman III, and exhibition curators Ben…
Click below, and fold and crease. Decorate your mantle…
If the phrase "only X number of shopping days left" sends you into a frenzy greater than a winter snow storm, take comfort in the fact that an afternoon at…
Ganando La Vida (Making a Living): Images of Labor in Modern Mexican Art, beginning December 21, features works by Franciso Mora, Isidoro Ocampo, Pablo O'Higgins and José Clemente Orozo. Dennis Harper,…
To hear sculptor and Joanna Blake, ’99, describe her career path since leaving Auburn, she might chalk her success up to luck; but it has long been said, “luck is…
