Franklin & Marshall College

Emancipation 150: National Event and Local Lives

Nissley Permanent Collection Gallery

October 18 – December 1, 2012

A commemorative exhibition of the 150th Anniversary of Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation developed and curated by Hackman scholars, Heather M. Brown ’13 and Megan L. Brown ‘13, working with Professor of History and American Studies, Louise Stevenson. The exhibition reviews Lancaster’s role in the fight for freedom and the roles played by its citizens, including Thaddeus Stevens, Edward Gorsuch, the Prince Hall Masons, and William Parker.  Student curators will be available at the opening reception on October 18 at 4:45 pm in the Nissley Gallery.

Also, check out the online exhibition that features art related to the Emancipation 150 exhibition, designed by Brittany Baksa, Collections Assistant, in collaboration with Heather Brown and Megan Brown.

http://emancipation150.omeka.net/

Uncommon Denominator: James Nestor and His Former Students

Dana and Rothman Galleries

September 15 – December 1, 2012

An exhibition of sculpture and multi-media installations by artists who studied with sculptor and educator James Nestor during his long and distinguished teaching career. Several of Nestor's works will also be featured in the exhibition, which will be presented in the Dana and Rothman galleries and the Kneedler outdoor sculpture garden, adjacent to the Museum. 

Examining Nature

Gibson Curriculum Gallery

September 15 – October 21, 2012

Visiting Assistant Professor of Philosophy, Nola Semczyszyn, presents an interdisciplinary exhibition of diverse representations of the natural world, including models, micrographs, descriptions, photographs, paintings, specimens, maps, films, and charts.  The exhibition will explore the question of what we gain, lose, or disguise when we represent nature, and how we can better use representations to promote greater environmental awareness through our scholarship and teaching.  

Semczyszyn's exhibition was featured in an article in Lancaster Online, which explained the inspiration behind her work and her hopes for the exhibition: 

http://lancasteronline.com/article/local/730162_Art-and-nature--Discuss.html