Ogunquit Museum of American Art
Appearance
Established | 1953 |
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Location | Ogunquit, Maine |
Type | Art museum |
Curator | Dr. Michael Culver |
Website | ogunquitmuseum.org |
The Ogunquit Museum of American Art (OMAA) is a small art museum open only in the summer months. [1] It sits on three acres on the coast of Ogunquit, Maine, at 543 Shore Road, and houses over 1,600 pieces in its permanent collection.[2] It is the only museum in Maine devoted solely to American art.[1]
History
The OMAA was founded in 1953 by Henry Strater. He chose architect Charles S. Worley Jr. to create the building it is housed in.[3] The museum has since gone through multiple renovations and additions.
Collection
The OMAA houses over 1,600 pieces in its permanent collection. The highlights include:
- A complete set of the graphic works of Jack Levine
- A large assortment of ceramic sculpture by Carl Walters
- Works by Will Barnet, Thomas Hart Benton, Charles Burchfield, Alexander Calder, Marsden Hartley, Edward Hopper, Walt Kuhn, Gaston Lachaise, Roy Lichtenstein, and Reginald Marsh.[4]