Being and Belonging in American Art: 1946/2026

Being and Belonging in American Art: 1946/2026

August 19th, 2025 - July 5th, 202610:00 am to 6:00 pm

Auburn

Guest curator Elizabeth S. Hawley considers the history of American art through the collection at Auburn University. Pairing paintings from the museum’s iconic Advancing American Art Collection with other contemporary collection objects, this exhibition encourages visitors to ask what being and belonging in American art might mean in the past, the present and the future.

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    Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art at Auburn University
    • 901 S. College St.
    • Auburn, AL 36849
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    Directions

    From I-85 take Exit 51 and turn north onto College Street. Continue north on College Street for 2.56 miles. Turn right into the museum entrance and follow the circular drive around to the parking lot. A drop-off point is available at the museum entrance. The museum is handicap accessible.

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    Auburn is located in the Tuskegee & Phenix City Area of the South Alabama Region

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    Intown Suites

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    Auburn's Gameday Center

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    Sleep Inn & Suites

    Three miles from Auburn University, off I-85 exit 51. Free deluxe continental breakfast with hot waffles, free highspeed internet, and one of the area’s only indoor pools.

    Eagle's Landing RV Park

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    Where to Eat

    Amsterdam Cafe

    Opened in the early 1990s as a place to feature the original owner's handmade Shulbock tables (and the first cold draft Heineken in Auburn), Amsterdam Cafe has evolved into a farm-to-table restaurant utilizing ingredients from local growers and the c...

    The Avondale Bar & Tap Room

    A Responsible Bar For Responsible People

    Hey Day Market

    A vibrant, bustling multi-concept food hall in the heart of Auburn. Nine vendors serving thoughtfully creative and delicious menus, plus a full-service bar, coffee roastery, and taproom.

    Venditori's

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    Hamilton's on Ogletree

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    Chicken Salad Chick

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    The Hound

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    What to See & Do

    National Charter Bus Auburn

    National Charter Bus is a national group transportation brand with a branch in Auburn.

    Auburn Lanes AMF

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    Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art at Auburn University

    Changing exhibits and collections of American and European art. 40,000-sq.-ft. building: six exhibition galleries, gift shop, restaurant, auditorium, landscaped walking paths. Located two miles off I-85. A Healthier U is Auburn Univerity’s strategic ...

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    Jordan-Hare Stadium

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    J&M Bookstore

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    Toomer's Corner

    Home of the recently laid to rest 'Auburn Oaks', Toomer's Corner is a Historic Landmark where thousands flock to celebrate Triumphant War Eagle Scores.

    Jay and Susie Gogue Performing Arts Center

    The Jay and Susie Gogue Performing Arts Center at Auburn University is East Alabama's premier state-of-the-art entertainment venue.

    Tiger Trail of Auburn

    Plaques in Uptown sidewalk embedded with names of athletes and coaches who brought recognition to Auburn. College St. & E. Magnolia Ave. at Toomer's Corner
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