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expansion of their artistic practice to develop new work to debut at the Wellin. The museum partners with artists to foster and realize original projects, often in collaboration with
Hamilton College students. Featuring an international roster of exhibiting artists exploring an array of themes, the Wellin often provides the first opportunity for artists to mount solo shows dedicated to their work. Through the Wellin's outreach efforts, the Hamilton community has the opportunity to engage with the artists through class visits, public events, and studio critiques, among other programs. For example,
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exhibitions, digital marketing, events, and special projects including collection cataloguing and research. Faculty members incorporate the collection and exhibitions into their curriculum in partnership with museum staff. The Wellin is also proud to serve as a resource for the broader community, offering artist lectures, customized tours, educator workshops, student-led gatherings, school trips, and creative events for children and families.
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American, European, and Asian artworks in all mediums. Echoing the interdisciplinary nature of Hamilton's liberal arts education, the Wellin continues to grow and develop a globally representative collection with an emphasis on works that strengthen its existing holdings, and support the academic mission of the college. Browse the collection on the Wellin's website:
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documentation and critical writing. The Wellin collaborates with publishers to distribute books internationally, thus expanding the range of the museum's scholarly efforts. The museum has copublished books with DelMonico Books/Prestel and D.A.P. Select publications include monographic catalogues to accompany exhibitions for
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The Wellin Museum is named in memory of Ruth and Elmer Wellin, parents of Keith Wellin, Hamilton class of 1950, who, with his wife Wendy, provided leadership funding for the museum. The
Exhibition Gallery was named in honor of Daniel W. Dietrich ’64. Tracy L. Adler is the Johnson-Pote Director of the
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The Wellin Museum of Art's collection includes over 7,000 objects representing a broad range of cultures, historical periods, artistic practices and movements, including Greek and Roman antiquities, Native
American art and artifacts, drawings and watercolors from the Beinecke Collection of the Lesser
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The Wellin Museum opened in 2012 with Tracy L. Adler as its founding
Director. Its 30,537-square-foot building was designed by Machado Silvetti. Architecturally, the building turns the concept of a museum inside out, revealing the inner workings of the institution and its collection for all to see.
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The Wellin Museum of Art presents several rotating exhibitions annually, including group shows and surveys dedicated to a single artist. While the Wellin presents work by artists at various stages in their careers, there is an emphasis on emerging and mid-career artists, supporting the growth and
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Hamilton College's interdisciplinary and liberal arts curriculum. Hamilton students engage with the museum through a variety of programs and work opportunities as docents and student assistants in areas such as education,
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The museum has developed a robust publications program for its exhibitions introducing new scholarship to the field through essay contributions by world-renowned curators, critics, and scholars. These high-quality publications contribute to a broader dialogue about the exhibitions through
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