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Join the Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library for an afternoon of family fun highlighting the new exhibit, Exploring St. Catherine's Island. Scott Jones from Media Prehistoria will display stone tools, hunting weapons, cordage, and bone tools, in addition to conducting a fire-making demonstration. Visitors can also conduct their own archaeology dig and create a pinch pot to take home!
Since 1948, the Georgia Museum of Art has been serving the University of Georgia by providing inspiration without admission charges. Its collection has grown from an initial 100 American paintings to more than 17,000 objects. Its founder, Alfred Heber Holbrook, also served as its director for 21 years and set the tone for the museum’s mission.
Home Box Office (HBO) is the longest-running subscription television service in the United States. Started in 1972, the network allowed subscribers to watch unedited theatrically released films and live sporting events for a flat rate every month. This exhibit highlights some of the groundbreaking programming created by and aired on HBO over time with items selected from the Peabody Awards Archive. This display was curated by exhibition assistant Madeline Nagy.
Join the Russell Library for the fourth annual Food, Power, and Politics Lecture featuring Maurice Bailey, President & CEO of Save Our Legacy Ourself (SOLO), a non-profit based on Sapelo Island. Bailey will discuss the revival of heritage crops and the preservation of the culture, heritage, and traditions of the Saltwater Geechee people on Sapelo Island. Nik Heynen will moderate the event. Light reception to follow.
This summer the Russell Library is proudly hosting the traveling exhibition The Fourth Grade Project featuring 72 photographs by Judy Gelles. Over the past decade, Judy Gelles (1944 – 2020) interviewed and photographed more than 300 fourth-grade students from a range of economic and cultural backgrounds in China, Dubai, England, India, Israel, Italy, Nicaragua, St. Lucia, South Africa, South Korea, and multiple areas of the United States. This art project connects children locally and globally, building bridges and tearing down walls.
Join the Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library for an afternoon of crafts, storytime, and performances by Rebecca Sunshine Band and the Wooten Woopets on Saturday, June 17, 2023, from 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM. This event is free and open to the public. Free parking for off-campus visitors is available in the Hull Street Deck.
Join the Fashion Design Student Association for a night of gothic-inspired fashion at its Spring 2023 fashion show, Blood, Sweat, & Tears.
Toddler Tuesday at UGA Special Collections is full of story time, music, and crafts! Join us for enriching activities designed for children ages 1-4 years old (older siblings are invited to join us!) This program is free and open to the public, including free parking offered to visitors in the Hull Street Deck. Seats are limited; email jess.grant@uga.edu to reserve your spot.
All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian during the program.
Toddler Tuesday at UGA Special Collections is full of story time, music, and crafts! Join us for enriching activities designed for children ages 1-4 years old (older siblings are invited to join us!) This program is free and open to the public, including free parking offered to visitors in the Hull Street Deck. Seats are limited; email jess.grant@uga.edu to reserve your spot.
All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian during the program.
