Sally Bowring (United States, born 1946), It’s a Party, 2009, acrylic on panel, Taubman Museum of Art, Gift of Ray Kass, 2012.006
It’s a Party! Abstract Work from the Permanent Collection
Jul 16, 2026 – Jan 03, 2027
Inspired by the Taubman Museum of Art’s strong holdings of abstract artworks, this exhibition features works selected by Museum staff and volunteers. This vibrant exhibition is organized in celebration of the Taubman’s 75th anniversary and highlights many beloved works from the “Vault,” which houses the Museum’s Permanent Collection.
The Museum’s 75th Anniversary programming is supported in part by the Helen S. and Charles G. Patterson, Jr., Charitable Foundation Trust and the Richard & Caroline T. Gwathmey Memorial Trust, Bank of America, N.A., Trustee.
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Victor Huggins (1936-2007), Cotton Candy, 1969, acrylic on canvas. Gift of the Docent Guild of Roanoke Museum of Fine Arts, 1972.003
Dorothy Gillespie (1920-2012), Looking Glass for the Winter Palace, 2005, enamel on aluminum. Gift of the artist in memory of Earl V. Gillespie, 2005.026
Joni Pienkowski, 7 Stage Development, 2019, mixed media and wood-burning on hollow core door. Gift of The Secular Society, 2025.003
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