October 22, 2015, Filed Under: Art, Exhibitions + EventsListen: Join Frank Reaugh’s cowboys in O Roundup One of our patrons’ favorite features about our current exhibition Frank Reaugh: Landscapes of Texas and the American West, is the “guide by cell” audio tour for visitors. This audio tour lets visitors call in and hear informational snippets about the paintings on display. Ransom Center Curator of Art Peter… read more
August 18, 2015, Filed Under: Books + Manuscripts, Exhibitions + EventsRediscovering the art of Frank Reaugh From August 4 through November 29, 2015, the Harry Ransom Center hosts the exhibition Frank Reaugh: Landscapes of Texas and the American West. The showcase displays over 100 artworks by renowned artist Frank Reaugh (pronounced “Ray”). To complement the exhibition, a companion book is available titled Windows on the West,… read more
August 11, 2015, Filed Under: Exhibitions + Events, Meet the StaffMeet the staff: Curator of Art Peter Mears Meet the Staff is a Q&A series on Cultural Compass that highlights the work, experience, and lives of staff at the Harry Ransom Center. Peter Mears served in the United States Army before receiving his Bachelor of Fine Art degree from Cranbrook Academy of Art. After traveling through Central America… read more