Shutter and Sound: The Jazz Photography of Bob Willoughby
April 6 - May 26
With photographs by Bob Willoughby, Shutter and Sound explores the compelling world of the 1950s California jazz scene. This traveling exhibition consists of fifty images, taken by Willoughby from 1950–1960. In these vibrant photos, Willoughby’s appreciation for and understanding of jazz music is apparent. “Willoughby ‘not only had a good eye, he had a keen ear and seemed to know when to snap at an inspired moment’.” – Dave Brubeck.
A Program of Exhibits USA, a national division of Mid-America Arts Alliance and the National Endowment for the Arts.
I Want the Wide American Earth: An Asian Pacific American Story
Until May 26, 2024
Rich with interesting, often surprising stories, this set of eight visually compelling educational posters takes a sweeping look at a little-known chapter in American history, from the very first Asian immigrants to the influx of highly skilled workers many decades later. This poster exhibition offers visitors, regardless of heritage and family history, the opportunity to be engaged and inspired through related activities and lessons in social studies, creative writing, art, and communications.
I Want the Wide American Earth: An Asian Pacific American Story was created by the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center and the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service. The exhibition is supported by a grant from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation. Teacher resources courtesy of Teaching Tolerance.
Photograph by Corky Lee
Picturing Women Inventors
Until May 26, 2024
Throughout American history, women with diverse backgrounds and interests created inventions that changed lives every day. But women haven’t always had equal opportunities to be inventors or received as much recognition. The Smithsonian and the United States Patent and Trademark Office present “Picturing Women Inventors,” a poster exhibition that explores the inventions of 19 highly accomplished American women. Astronauts, computer pioneers, and businesswomen join athletes, engineers, and even teenagers in this remarkable group of inventors.
Picturing Women Inventors is organized by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service, in collaboration with the Lemelson Center for the Study of Invention and Innovation and the United States Patent and Trademark Office, and is sponsored by Lyda Hill Philanthropies IF/THEN Initiative and Ericsson.
Photograph courtesy of Smithsonian National Museum of American History.
The Fourth Grade Project
April 23 - Aug. 11, 2024
In the past decade, acclaimed artist Judy Gelles interviewed and photographed over 300 fourth-grade students from a wide range of economic and cultural backgrounds across the globe including Dubai, Nicaragua, Italy, South Korea, and the United States. At each school, she asked the same three questions: Who do you live with? What do you wish for? What do you worry about? The responses and stories varied, touching on the human condition and urgent social issues. This exhibition highlights the commonalities and differences of childhood throughout the world.
To add local voices to this exhibition, Chandler Museum staff met with local fourth graders at Galveston Elementary School to get their responses to the same three questions featured in the exhibition. Those responses will be on display alongside the world-wide comments.
A Program of ExhibitsUSA, a national division of Mid-America Arts Alliance and The National Endowment for the Arts.
Image Credit: Judy Gelles, Grade Teacher, St. Lucia, Public School, 2015; digital print on Diabond; 25 x 20 inches, Courtesy of Pentimenti Gallery, Philadelphia.
Chandler A to Z
Until Oct. 13, 2024
From Agriculture to Intel to Zora Folley, this exhibition will take visitors on an alphabetical journey exploring the people, places, events, and industries that make Chandler what it is today.