Preview: The Aaron M. Macy Memorial Collection exhibitions
Kaneko’s Dango
Reunion
Our current exhibition, Reunion, is a metaphorical gathering of old friends and a celebration of life, featuring artworks from the Aaron M. Macy Memorial collection and the NAU Art Museum’s permanent collection. Reunion offers a glimpse at a group of artists, their connections to each other, and Northern Arizona University, as seen through examples of their work.
The NAU College of… Read more
Rough and Tumble: Sculpture by Eric Conrad
Exhibition Dates: September 10 – November 23, 2019
Eric Conrad employs resolutely “anti-art” materials such as cast-off clothing, team mascots and cheap souvenirs to create sculptures that are simultaneously funny, creepy and surprisingly moving. His works, which typically involve multiple figures in awkward situations, evoke the general confusion of life, love, thwarted desires and mistaken signals. The inherently democratic nature… Read more
Contemporary Work from the Collection
Exhibition Dates: April 16–May 18, 2019
This exhibition spotlights acquisitions from the last several years that align with the mission of the NAU Art Museum to collect and display works of art that challenge visitors’ perceptions and expectations. Our permanent collection is what makes our institution distinct from others in Arizona and the region. These works of art, in a wide range of media used in unusual ways, reflect the cultural value of our yearly special exhibitions,… Read more