Michelson Museum of Art

04/25/2025

Yesterday was so much fun! Our friends from Tatum ISD paid us a visit and had a fantastic time learning about our exhibition, Art on the Edge ✨ After a scavenger hunt in the gallery, they learned about designing their own abstract art!

Thank you Tatum ISD for visiting us!

04/24/2025

Thank you Tatum Primary School for visiting the Michelson!

04/17/2025

Calling all poets, dreamers, and word-lovers!

The Michelson Museum of Art is hosting our third annual Poetry Night Open Mic on Thursday, April 17, 2025, from 5:30 to 7:00 PM.

Whether you want to share your verses or just listen, come celebrate the power of poetry with us. This year, we’re excited to feature the Wiley University Great Debaters!

04/15/2025

The Art on the Edge opening reception was a wonderful evening filled with creativity and connection. Guests explored the powerful work of Latosha Keagy and Dylan Statler, each offering a unique and thoughtful take on contemporary art.

A live DJ and open art studio added to the energy, and a highlight of the night was watching Dylan Statler paint live—giving visitors a chance to see the artistic process in action.

If you missed the reception, there’s still time to experience the exhibition. Art on the Edge is on view through June 28, 2025. Make plans to stop by.

04/12/2025

We had such a blast today at Touch A Truck! A huge thank you to everyone who came out and made flowers with us, and to everyone who contributed to our community collab skateboard!

Be sure to come to the Michelson Museum and catch our newest exhibition, Art on the Edge ✨

We can’t wait for next year!

04/10/2025

Today is the day! Come join us for the Opening Reception for Art On the Edge!

Tomorrow at the Michelson Museum of Art!
Join us for the Opening Reception of “Art on the Edge” — a dual exhibition celebrating the powerful work of Latosha Keagy and Dylan Statler!

Thursday, April 10, 2025
4:30–6:30 PM
Michelson Museum of Art
216 N Bolivar, Marshall, TX

FREE ADMISSION
LIVE DJ!
Art Studio Open

Don’t miss this exciting evening of creativity, music, and community! The show runs through June 28, 2025.

04/09/2025

Are you a poet? Have a poem that speaks to your soul?

Join us for our Third Annual Poetry Night on Thursday, April 17, from 5:30-7 PM at the Michelson Museum of Art. This year’s event will feature the talented Wiley University Great Debaters.

Whether you’re sharing your work or enjoying the creativity of others, come be a part of an evening celebrating the art of poetry and spoken word.

Tag a fellow poet and spread the word.

04/09/2025

Tomorrow at the Michelson Museum of Art!
Join us for the Opening Reception of “Art on the Edge” — a dual exhibition celebrating the powerful work of Latosha Keagy and Dylan Statler!

Thursday, April 10, 2025
4:30–6:30 PM
Michelson Museum of Art
216 N Bolivar, Marshall, TX

FREE ADMISSION
LIVE DJ!
Art Studio Open

Don’t miss this exciting evening of creativity, music, and community! The show runs through June 28, 2025.

03/30/2025

March with Michelson Day 30: Favorite Subject

Paris by Leo Michelson, 1927

Leo adored Paris, a fact made evident by the number of paintings in his collection that show off the beauty of the city. If he wasn’t painting the Eiffel Tower, he could probably be found painting the Seine. If not the Seine, then perhaps a storefront or the bustling streets seen from his Parisian studio. Leo ventured to many cities in many countries in his life, and while he enjoyed them all there was no denying that Paris was his most beloved home, and one of his favorite subjects. As our final day’s challenge, we present one of Leo’s fantastic paintings of Paris.

We made it to the final day of our art challenge! Whether you participated all month or every now and then, we thank every artist who followed along and created/showed off their art this month. Thank you for learning more about Leo Michelson and his beautiful and extensive collection with us. Don’t forget to come visit the Michelson Museum of Art in Marshall, Texas!

Museum Hours:
Tuesday-Friday from 10am to 4pm
Saturday from 10am to 1pm
**Free Admission**

03/29/2025

March with Michelson Day 29: Stranger

English Author’s Daughter by Leo Michelson, 1936

It is not uncommon for artists to paint or sketch strangers in their day to day life; whether through practice or commission, artists might find themselves working with unfamiliar faces. This young woman, only identified as an English author’s daughter, may not have been a stranger to Leo, but she is a stranger to those who see this piece. In a way, this portrait of a woman, with no documented name or story, is a stranger to the real woman that it depicts. What strangers do you capture in your artwork?

Join our 30 day art challenge! Create a piece of artwork (with any medium), using the daily prompt as your guide, and post it online. When you post your piece, use and tag us so we can follow along!

03/28/2025

Marshall ISD has some incredible artists, and we love to show them off!

Last week, many Marshall Early Childhood students were recognized for their talents during their annual art awards ceremony. The Michelson Museum is proud to host this ceremony and proud to celebrate these young artists for their amazing work. 🎉

Yesterday, Price T. Young students came to the museum to see their artwork hanging in our public gallery. Mrs. Beth Aucoin picked work that represents each art class she teaches, and these pieces will be on display until the end of April. ✨

Be sure to come visit the Michelson Museum and help us celebrate these budding artists!

03/28/2025

March with Michelson Day 28: Creature

Hyena by Leo Michelson, 1914

Have you ever played the mismatching game where you create a creature using different animal parts? While that exercise is often given to young students, it’s a fantastic practice for artists of all ages to encourage creativity, intuitive thinking, and to have fun! Leo may not have been using that exercise in the creation of this piece, but there is a certain whimsy here that reflects the mix and match activity. What kind of creature would you create?

Join our 30 day art challenge! Create a piece of artwork (with any medium), using the daily prompt as your guide, and post it online. When you post your piece, use and tag us so we can follow along!

03/27/2025

ART ON THE EDGE – A Celebration of Contemporary Creativity�
Skate decks as canvases. Paintings that tell raw, personal stories. Art on the Edge is a bold, rule-defying exhibition featuring Latosha Keagy & Dylan Statler, pushing the limits of modern creativity.�

Opening Reception: April 10, 2025 | 4:30 – 6:30 PM�
🎧 DJ. Open Art Studio. 💬 Meet the Artists.�

Keagy fuses skate culture & graphic design, while Statler’s work dives deep into identity & transformation. This is art that speaks, moves, and challenges. Don’t miss it!

��On view: April 10 – June 28, 2025

03/27/2025

March with Michelson Day 27: Quiet

House in the Snow by Leo Michelson, 1903

Every now and then we all need a little quiet place to sit and ponder without the weight of the world pushing back. Whether it’s tucked away under a bundle of blankets or out in the wilderness with the company of the sky, a moment of peaceful reflection or quiet meditation is the lesser known tool in the artist’s toolbelt. To capture that moment of serenity is not required, but is often inspired. Where is your peaceful corner of the world?

Join our 30 day art challenge! Create a piece of artwork (with any medium), using the daily prompt as your guide, and post it online. When you post your piece, use and tag us so we can follow along!

03/26/2025

March with Michelson Day 26: Roses

Long Stemmed Roses by Leo Michelson, 1971

Completed some years after his independent showing in Paris, this piece exhibits Leo’s unique approach to painting. “Throughout my career,” Leo says, “ I’ve tried to make myself free by developing my own way to paint. The picture and how it wants to be painted suggests itself to me - it comes to me. If I approach it with a planned technique, it is dead.” Leo’s love for the subjects he painted and his patience with the process are no small part of what made Leo a master artist.

Join our 30 day art challenge! Create a piece of artwork (with any medium), using the daily prompt as your guide, and post it online. When you post your piece, use and tag us so we can follow along!

03/25/2025

March with Michelson Day 25: Peak

Mountain in Switzerland by Leo Michelson, 1925

In this early artwork you can see how the foundation was being set for the phenomenal use of color that Leo developed in his later years. This piece highlights the skill that Leo had of stretching out of his comfort zone, learning from multiple masters, and incorporating his lessons over years of practice. While this piece was by no means the peak of his career, it shows us some of the groundwork that contributed to his success as an artist. In what ways do you hope to reach the summit of your artistry?

Join our 30 day art challenge! Create a piece of artwork (with any medium), using the daily prompt as your guide, and post it online. When you post your piece, use and tag us so we can follow along!