GMA Updates:
 In Memoriam: Pat Frazier
Volunteer Extraordinaire
The hearts of GMA staff and volunteers are heavy as they mourn the loss of Pat Frazier, a GMA Volunteer, who was killed in an automobile accident on Thursday, March 26, 2009. Pat was one of two volunteers who worked non-stop to help make the upcoming Plein Air Festival a success. Her efforts and willingness to do any job that needed to be done were certainly recognized and appreciated by the staff. It is certain that Pat will be missed by many, particularly here at GMA, where her enthusiasm and zest for life inspired those around her.
 2009 Annual Photography Competition
June 1 - July 31, 2009
Opening Reception, Sun. June 14, 2-4 PM
Winner for the fourth annual 2009 Photography Contest are now available online as well as a digital gallery of select entries. Please click here to find out more. Congratulations to our winners and thanks to everyone who submitted! See you next year!
 Gadsden Art Association Juried Show
Celebrating 50 Years!
July 1 - August 24, 2009
Applications for entry for the 2009 Annual Juried Art Show are now available. Entries must be submitted by May 22, 2009. An opening reception will be held Friday, July 3, 2008 from 6 - 8 PM where winners will be announced. A minimum of $1000 has been set aside for awards and $500 for purchase awards. To view information about the 2008 winners, please click here.
 Museum Renovations
Progress Towards a State of the Art Facility
On January 14, 2009, the Gadsden Museum of Art closed for six weeks to continue its recent progress. Celebrate with us as we become Northeast Alabama's leading Art Exhibition and Education facility. The Museum went under numerous renovations while closed including the installation of a sprinkler system, continued upstairs construction, and will begin remodeling storage with a National Endowment for the Arts grant which will allow the museum's storage facility to meet national standards. Also during this time, the Museum will be applying for a collection assessment from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. On March 9, 2009, the museum re-opened with the 2009 Student Art Show and a fresh new face! Please continue to visit our website for more information.
 GMA presents Traveling Trunks
Bringing the Museum Experience to the Classroom and Beyond!
The museum is excited to announce its new Educational Outreach program, Traveling Trunks. This program is perfect for bringing lessons alive with artifacts and activities inside the classroom or for your civic group. Three trunks are available which cover topics including Etowah County, Ancient Egypt, and Mexico. Trunks will be available for check-out during Museum Renovations. Click here for more information.
 Virtual Treasures Tour
Visit Some of Gadsden's Historic Sites
GMA is excited to have a virtual companion available for our Gadsden's Treasures Tour. Click here for a tour. The tour will open in a new window. To schedule a treasures tour, please contact the museum at (256) 546 -7365.
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