November e-bulletin

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A detail of a watercolor painting of fungi and leaves and lichen

In a season of gratitude, the Bowdoin College Museum of Art expresses its appreciation to its extraordinary patrons, scholars, students, and friends. Thank you for all you do to brighten and enrich the Museum with your generosity in sharing your time, expertise, and encouragement! We look forward to welcoming you, together with family and friends, to enjoy the collections, attending programs, and take part in lively gatherings. In this issue of the E-Bulletin, learn more about the career of our new colleague Robert Colburn, dig into the extraordinary work of artist Chuzo Tamotzu, and gain new insight into the work of Winslow Homer, whose archive resides here at the Museum.

We look forward to seeing you in the galleries!

Anne Collins Goodyear & Frank H. Goodyear III

Co-Directors, Bowdoin College Museum of Art

exhibitions

A black and white photograph of a general store owner in his shop in the 1940s

Closing Soon

Gordon Parks: Herklas Brown and Maine, 1944

In January 1944, at the height of World War II, Gordon Parks photographed Herklas Brown, owner of the general store and Esso gas station in Somerville, Maine. These 65 photographs highlight an important early chapter in Parks’ career.

A black and white photograph of the remains of a discarded vehicle on a beach

Closing Soon

John McKee: As Maine Goes

In 1966, the Bowdoin College Museum of Art presented an exhibition of photographs by John McKee titled As Maine Goes. Almost 60 years later, the Museum is refreshing McKee’s original exhibition in a new presentation that is no less relevant.

spotlight

Staff Highlight: Robert Colburn ’96, Preparator

The Bowdoin College Museum of Art welcomes Robert Colburn ’96 as the new Chief Preparator.

news

A page of a scrapbook featuring a black and white photo of artist Winslow Homer

Winslow Homer Online

The BCMA receives funding to develop a website related to the Winslow Homer Archival Collection.

Object of the Month

Mya Benally ’26 reflects on Still Life with Newspapers (1931) by Chuzo Tamotzu.

calendar

Thursday, November 13, 2025

Book Launch & Reception | Mongrels of Our Making: The Plastiglomerates of Hawai’i with Michael Kolster

4:30-5:30 p.m. | Book Launch | Zuckert Classroom, Bowdoin College Museum of Art

5:30-6:30 p.m. | Reception | Bowdoin College Museum of Art

Sunday, November 30, 2025

Museum Store Sunday

1-5 p.m. | Bowdoin College Museum of Art Shop

Museum Hours

Tuesday-Saturday: 10:00 a.m.-5:00 pm | Thursday: 10:00 a.m.-8:30 p.m. | Sunday: 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. | Closed on Mondays and national holidays.

The Bowdoin College Museum of Art is open to the public free of charge. The Museum is wheelchair accessible through the Pavilion entrance.

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Banner: William Henry Hunt, Fungi (detail), 1858-1859, watercolor and gouache on paper. Bowdoin College Museum, Brunswick, Maine. Gift of Miss Susan Dwight Bliss, 1956.24.219