The story of the Georgia Museum of Art isn’t only found in the art; it can be found in artifacts. Those historical records, photographs, and other memorabilia are on display at the University of Georgia Special Collections Libraries, as part of a campus-wide celebration of the 75th anniversary of the museum.
This summer, the public is invited to trace the growth of the official state art museum by visiting the free exhibit, entitled It Goes to the People: 75 Years of Free Inspiration at the Georgia Museum of Art.
“I had a lot of fun digging through materials at Special Collections,” said Hillary Brown, director of communications at the museum, who put together the exhibition. “I tried to focus on some of the unexpected moments in the history of the museum, like the building that was planned and even designed for Florida Avenue downtown that was never built. I hope…
