Program areas at Figge Art Museum
Exhibition & collections: the Figge's 2021-2022 exhibition highlights included: "pop power from warhol to koons" an exhibition showcasing iconic works of Art by some of the pop Art and neo-pop Art movements' greatest artists, including roy lichtenstein, andy warhol, keith haring, jeff koons, takashi murakami, and mickalene thomas. "border cantos |sonic borders" a collaboration between american photographer richard misrach and mexican-american artist and composer guillermo galindo the exhibition explores the complexities of the southern border through photography, sculpture, and sound. "robert blackburn & modern american printmaking" an exhibition of 75 works that trace blackburn's artistic development and highlight contemporaries and collaborators like grace hartigan, elizabeth catlett, romare bearden, and robert rauschenborg. Through the lens of blackburn's long life and career, it also tells the story of some of the most important historical developments of the twentieth century.
Auxiliary activities: the Figge has identified the supplemental activities related to operating the store and its caf/catering operations into a third program called auxiliary activities. The Museum operates a store offering for sale various art-oriented items, many of which are themed around exhibitions currently or recently on display. In addition, the Museum has engaged the services of a third party caterer to provide after hour catering for private events. The Museum is paid certain fees by the caterer in accordance with the associated contract.
Education: the Figge served students from local elementary and secondary schools, colleges, and universities, as well as private school students, senior citizens, community organizations and tourists with a broad program of onsite tours, lectures, hands-on activities. The "big picture" outreach program provided hands-on Art experiences to over 20,000 students and other community members throughout the region. In addition, free family days, thursday night programs, and other activities attracted thousands of visitors for innovative, art-based learning.