2017 Exhibitions
The Architectural Drawings of Miller and Yeager
November 3 – December 31, 2017
The Swope is partnering with Indiana Landmarks and Ball State University on an exhibition of drawings from the architectural firm of Miller and Yeager, who designed the Swope Block’s second floor when the Museum began in 1942 as the Sheldon Swope Art Gallery. This exhibition is a fitting way to conclude the 75th anniversary year. Visitors will enjoy seeing drawings of many prominent buildings in Terre Haute.
Koo Schadler. Eliza, 2006
Silverpoint, egg tempera on blue toned gesso panel, 6 x 8 in.
Collection of the Evansville Museum, Gift of the artist
The Luster of Silver: Contemporary Metalpoint Drawings
November 3 – December 31, 2017
This exhibition from the collection of the Evansville Museum of Arts, History and Science will feature 20 silverpoint drawings and also metalpoint drawing tools. Unlike charcoal and pencil, silverpoint does not lend itself to sketching or correcting mistakes. The silverpoint line muse be precisely drawn the first time. The artist makes darker tones in these delicate images by cross hatching or building up line over line.