Art Encounters offers guided tours of Joslyn's collections and
special exhibitions on the third Thursday of each month, beginning at
10:30 am. Designed to appeal to all art lovers, from the well-seasoned
to the amateur, these monthly programs are a great way to learn about
art with others.
Art Encounters is free for most programs. For program details, please contact Joslyn's Director of
Adult Programs at (402) 661-3862 or by email.
Everyday People: The Art of James Ransome
Coretta Scott King Award-winner James E. Ransome has illustrated over sixty children’s picture books, covering a wide range of subjects. What the ones represented in this exhibition have in common is the celebration of some of the simplest, and most joyful, moments in our lives. Ransome’s vivid oil, acrylic, and watercolor paintings depict inspiring stories about unknown characters like Uncle Jed and Aunt Flossie, and individuals who made history like Sojourner Truth, Frederick Douglass, Louis Armstrong, and Satchel Paige.
What's pictured: "As a semipro pitcher, Satchel developed his own unique style." from Satchel Paige, 2000, acrylic on paper, © James E. Ransome
Organized by National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature (Abilene, TX) and sponsored at Joslyn Art Museum by Cynthia Epstein and David Wiesman.