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A Milestone Moment: Monica Ikegwu’s First Museum-Organized Solo Exhibition Opens at The Columbus Museum

Via The Columbusite

A powerful new exhibition has opened at the The Columbus Museum—and it brings a full collection of work from this rising contemporary portrait artist to Columbus and beyond for the very first time.

Monica Ikegwu: Through the Veil is the first museum-organized solo exhibition by Baltimore-based painter Monica Ikegwu. Created specifically for the museum, the exhibition features an entirely new body of work that expands upon the artist’s distinctive monochromatic portraiture.

Monica Ikegwu first one-person museum exhibition

Via See Great Art

The Columbus Museum (COMU) in Columbus, GA presents Monica Ikegwu: Through the Veil, the first one-person museum-organized exhibition by Baltimore-based artist Monica Ikegwu. Created specifically for COMU, the exhibition features an entirely new body of work that expands upon the monochromatic portraiture for which the artist has become widely recognized.

The Columbus Museum Presents Monica Ikegwu: Through the Veil

Via Columbus CEO

The Columbus Museum (COMU) is proud to present Monica Ikegwu: Through the Veil, the first one-person museum-organized exhibition by Baltimore-based artist Monica Ikegwu. Created specifically for COMU, the exhibition features an entirely new body of work that expands upon the monochromatic portraiture for which the artist has become widely recognized.

Columbus Museum honors retired state Rep. Calvin Smyre

Via Ledger Enquirer

Retired state Rep. Calvin Smyre’s 50 years of service in the Georgia Legislature and the local community is featured in a new exhibition at the Columbus Museum until March 1. The exhibition, entitled ‘The Puzzle of Politics: Calvin Smyre in Service, 1975-2025,’ features photographs, documents, personal reflections and artifacts that explore Smyre’s decades of service and his role in consequential Georgia legislation.

Columbus Museum opens exhibit honoring former Georgia State Representative Calvin Smyre

Via WTVM News Leader 9

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) – A special exhibit honoring the legacy of former Georgia State Representative Calvin Smyre opened Thursday at the Columbus Museum. Museum officials said visitors can expect an in-depth look at Smyre’s five decades of public service and contributions to the community.

“As I look back and I reflect back I tell myself how grateful and how thankful I am to be able to serve that many years in public policy,” Smyre said.