Stay up to date with the latest news from COMU - from exciting exhibitions and special events to community initiatives and behind-the-scenes stories!
Via The Columbusite
There’s something about early May that calls for a good hat, a great cause, and a reason to gather. On Saturday, May 2, The Columbus Museum invites the community to do just that at Racing for COMU—a spirited evening where Derby Day tradition meets the arts.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Via Courier Eco Latino
The Courier Eco Latino Newspaper and Davis Broadcasting, Inc. are inviting the community to take part in a special lunchtime visit celebrating one of Georgia’s most influential political leaders through the new exhibition, “The Puzzle of Politics: Calvin Smyre in Service, 1975–2025.”
Via WTVM News Leader 9
Young visitors explored the stories and styles of celebrated Black artists while creating their own masterpieces at the Columbus Museum’s weekend event.
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.