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Oglethorpe’s museum announces interactive virtual tour.

The Oglethorpe University Museum of Art has announced the premiere of its 360-degree virtual tour. Fully immersive and high-definition, the tour allows the user to get up close to the exhibitions and learn more about each piece through informative pop-ups.

In March, OUMA closed its doors to in-person visitors due to COVID-19 precautions. With the future of several exciting exhibits in question, Museum Director Elizabeth Peterson started thinking about how to bring the intimate experience of the museum online.

With the new virtual tour, patrons can experience a broad collection of art currently on display at the museum in stunning quality. Each room of the museum is meticulously rendered; visitors can zoom in to get a close look at each of the pieces. The tour encourages users to take the time to absorb the art and explore the different galleries. And particularly thorough explorers may discover several Easter eggs among the several exciting exhibits!

Tavera’s exhibit “Paper Promises/Promesas de Papel” in the Shelley and Donald Rubin Gallery

“ Promesas de Papel/Paper Promises ” is a solo exhibition from Latinx artist, activist and independent curator Maria Cristina Tavera . Inspired by her transnational upbringing in Mexico and Minnesota, Tavera specializes in bold prints that draw from Latin American pop iconography. Her newest digital collection, titled “Powderhorn,” reflects on the sense of community she found amongst the chaos created by protests earlier this year. Themes of identity and culture are prevalent in this and all of her works.

Earlier this month, Tavera engaged in a conversation about her exhibit with two Oglethorpe students, Rebecca Castro ’22 and Claudia Fernanda Martinez ’22. The recording of the conversation is available on Oglethorpe’s YouTube channel .

“Textures of Our Lives ,” is a selection of prints from mid-20th century artist Rufino Tamayo.  Similarly to Tavera, Tamayo found inspiration in his Mexican heritage, creating colorful prints that captured a traditional vision of his home country.

In addition to these two exhibits, recent acquisitions for the permanent collection— OUMA Collects 2020 —is on display in the Skylight Gallery. Atlanta-based artist Shanequa Gay’s “ La Pieta ” is among these works. In the Center Gallery is a collection of political cartoons from Herb Block .

“We are thrilled to debut this virtual tour,” says Peterson, “You see everything on view with beautiful high-res detail with plenty of additional information.”

Visit the OUMA website  to explore this new, immersive tour.

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CLOSED Monday Tuesday, 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. Wednesday, 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. Thursday, 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. Friday, 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday, 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday, 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.

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Directions & Parking

Oglethorpe University Museum of Art 4484 Peachtree Road Atlanta, GA 30319

To campus from I-85

Take Exit 89, North Druid Hills Road. Drive north about 2 miles to Peachtree Road and turn right (north). Drive about 1 mile on Peachtree. Oglethorpe University is on the left.

To campus from I-285

• Take Exit 31-A, Peachtree Industrial Blvd. South and go about 4 miles. The campus is on the right.
• Take Exit 29, Ashford-Dunwoody Road, and go south to the end. Turn right on Peachtree Road. The campus is on the right.

To the museum

Enter campus from Peachtree Road and continue straight through the traffic circle (second exit), keeping the baseball field to your left. Continue straight until you pass Robinson Hall on your right. Immediately after Robinson, make a right and park in the small parking lot directly behind Lowry Hall, where OUMA is located. Walk through the breezeway on the right between Lowry and Robinson and turn left to the quad. Enter Lowry (which also houses the Library) and take the elevator to the 3rd floor. Note: ADA-accessible ramps are available along this route. Upon entering Lowry from the quad side, OUMA can be reached by taking the elevator located to the right.

Brookhaven/Oglethorpe University Station, then transfer to Bus 25 (Peachtree Industrial Boulevard).  Click here for the MARTA Mobility Guide.

Book a Tour

A guided tour can be arranged with two weeks’ notice prior to arrival. Please email us  to find out more about options for your tour and how to make the most of your visit to the Oglethorpe University Museum of Art.

Plan Your Event

The Oglethorpe University Museum of Art, located on the third floor of historic Lowry Hall, is a unique venue that can accommodate parties of various sizes. It has been the setting for weddings, receptions, lectures, musical performances, exhibitions, and corporate meetings and gatherings. The museum is comprised of three spaces — the Shelley and Donald Rubin Gallery, the Skylight Gallery, and the Center Gallery.  A single space or the entire venue is available for your unforgettable special event. Visit University Events to begin planning your event!

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