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Object Lessons

Housatonic Museum of Art Presents

Jongil Ma Is Drawing In Space at the Housatonic Museum of Art

A new, dynamic interlacing sculpture by South Korean artist, Jongil Ma floats above the entrance to the Burt Chernow Galleries. The major piece, presented by the Housatonic Museum of Art, is an intricate arrangement of stained wood, offering a lesson in balance and flow.

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Virtual Tours

of select campus-wide exhibitions

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Short Documentary About Artist James Daugherty
Produced by Housatonic Museum of Art

Object Lessons II

TEN new thematic installations showcasing paintings, drawings and sculpture from the permanent collection are displayed throughout the campus

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Burt Chernow Galleries

Established in 1967 by art professor and Director Emeritus Burt Chernow, the Housatonic Museum of Art’s collection continues to grow and now contains over 6,000 works of art that span ancient through modern times. Check out the Burt Chernow Galleries, located in Lafayette Hall First Floor at Housatonic Community College.

HMA Student Docent Program

The HMA Student Docent program activates learning and connects students to art, architecture and local history. Partnering with teachers and students since 2000, the HMA Student Docent program builds critical and creative thinking skills and fosters communication and leadership.