The Morris Museum of Art in
Augusta, Georgia
Augusta ( ), officially Augusta–Richmond County, is a consolidated city-county on the central eastern border of the U.S. state of Georgia (U.S. state), Georgia. The city lies across the Savannah River from South Carolina at the head of its navig ...
was established in 1985 as a non-profit foundation by William S. Morris III, publisher of
The Augusta Chronicle
''The Augusta Chronicle'' is the daily newspaper of Augusta, Georgia, and is one of the oldest newspapers in the United States still in publication. The paper is known for its coverage of the Masters Tournament, which is played in Augusta. The ''C ...
, in memory of his parents, as the first museum dedicated to the collection and exhibition of art and artists of the
American South.
In 1989, Morris bought 230 pictures for the museum from Southern art collector Robert P. Coggins, with Keith Claussen appointed museum director the following year. On September 26, 1992, "The Morris" opened to the public, attracting over 10,000 visitors in the first two months.
With more than 3,000 works in its permanent collection, the museum hosts changing exhibitions, educational programs, musical events, and hands-on art programs. The museum is located adjacent to
Riverwalk Augusta
Riverwalk Augusta (also known as the Augusta Riverwalk) is a city park along the Savannah River in downtown Augusta, in the U.S. state of Georgia. The park is alongside and on top of Augusta's levee. It extends from the 13th Street Bridge to t ...
and the
Savannah River.
See also
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Arts and culture in Augusta, Georgia
The culture of Augusta, Georgia is influenced by the many different perspectives and histories of its community members, as well as its own history. The large low income population of the area as well as the city's rural surroundings have affecte ...
External links
Morris Museum of Art— official website
Museums in Augusta, Georgia
Museums of American art
Art museums and galleries in Georgia (U.S. state)
Art museums established in 1992
1992 establishments in Georgia (U.S. state)
Art in Georgia (U.S. state)
Southern art
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