Alma W. Thomas: Everything Is Beautiful will provide a comprehensive overview of the artist’s long life (1891–1978) with approximately 100 works, including her rarely seen theatrical designs and beloved abstract paintings. The exhibition will track Thomas’s artistic journey from semi-rural Georgia to international recognition, demonstrating how her artistic practices extended to every facet of her life—from community service and teaching to gardening and dress.
Alma W. Thomas: Everything is Beautiful will travel to the following venues:
Chrysler Museum of Art, Norfolk, VA (July 9 – October 3, 2021)
The Phillips Collection, Washington, DC (October 30, 2021 – January 23, 2022)
Frist Art Museum, Nashville, TN (February 5 – June 5, 2022)
The Columbus Museum, Columbus, GA (July 1 – September 25, 2022)