2013 News

Lecture explores the art of the ancient Sumerian temple Learn more about how votive sculptures, plaques, and other items found in Sumerian temples reflect the mythology and religious beliefs of these ancient people.

Hallie Ford Museum of Art receives major gift of Chinese art The Arthur M.Sackler Foundation in New York gifts 11 superb examples of Chinese art to the museum

Teachers are invited to an Evening for Educators

Best-selling author Brian Fagan to lecture at Willamette University Join us for a lecture with New York Times best-selling author Brian Fagan.

Film series reflects Agatha Christie’s ties to the Near East

Three New Exhibitions Opening in August With the new rates, youth (0-17) receive free admission.

New Energy Efficient Lights Illuminate the Galleries Investment in new lighting technology saves energy and improves visitor experience

New Fee Structure at the Hallie Ford Museum of Art With the new rates, youth (0-17) receive free admission.

Afternoon Tea Honors Norma Heyser

Blue Star Museums Hallie Ford Museum of Art offers free admission to military personnel and their families from Memorial Day through Labor Day 2013.

New Publication! "ABC: An Alphabet Book from the Hallie Ford Museum of Art"

Register now for Art Blast! Summer printmaking workshop on June 26-28 for children ages 7-10.

Art Conservation Demonstration with Tom Fuller Find out more about art conservation with Tom Fuller as he works with our Native American collection.

NEA Grant The Hallie Ford Museum of Art at Willamette University has been awarded a $30,000 National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Art Works grant to support its forthcoming exhibition "Breath of Heaven, Breath of Earth: Ancient Near Eastern Art from American Collections."

Vote For Art Via Facebook Vote for art via Facebook. Winning artworks will be displayed in the "On Demand" exhibition.

International Museum Day Hallie Ford Museum of Art have free admission on May 18 in honor of International Museum Day.

Sculptors Reflect on the Artistic Legacy of Manuel Izquierdo

Support the Marion-Polk Food Share and Receive Free Admission Bring two cans or packages of food and receive one free admission to the museum.

Call for Blankets: Your Blanket is Invited to Become Part of a Marie Watt Sculpture The Hallie Ford Museum of Art at Willamette University and artist Marie Watt invite you to donate a blanket (wool or other natural fibers only) and share its blanket story.

The Hunt is On at the Museum Families are invited to join us for spring break fun and a prize with our new Family Guide.

Museum Lobby Named in Honor of Museum Benefactor Maribeth Collins A new name for the HFMA lobby honors the generosity of benefactor Maribeth Collins.