Upcoming Exhibitions

American Made: Paintings and Sculpture from the DeMell Jacobsen

March 8 - July 6, 2025

American Made: Paintings and Sculpture from the DeMell Jacobsen Collection promises to be a highlight of this year at The Columbus Museum. With over 100 works by renowned American artists such as Benjamin West, Thomas Cole, Mary Cassatt, Robert Henri, and Charles Alston, this exhibition beautifully traces the evolution of American art over two centuries. Visitors will have a rare opportunity to experience masterworks of portraiture, landscape, and still life that have previously been featured at prestigious institutions like the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Smithsonian American Art Museum. 

What sets this exhibition apart is its inclusivity and breadth. Works by artists such as Benjamin, Sarah Miriam Peale, William Michael Hartnett, Grant Wood, Elizabeth Catlett, and Ernie Barnes will be on view, aligning with our aim to present a broad narrative of American art. Visitors can explore an incredible variety of styles, from the tranquil landscapes of Asher B. Durand to the modernist abstraction of Suzy Frelinghuysen, reflecting a spectrum of American experiences. 

Organized by The Mint Museum, American Made is not just survey of exceptional American art but also a tribute to the vision of collector Dr. Diane DeMell Jacobsen, whose foundation has carefully curated these masterpieces. Dr. Jacobsen's commitment to expanding the narrative of American art is reflected in the collection's depth and diversity. We are excited to bring this extraordinary exhibition to COMU, offering our visitors a fresh perspective on American art's rich history. The range of artists and styles represented in this collection will captivate both art enthusiasts and newcomers alike. 

Accompanying the exhibition is a richly illustrated catalogue, authored by Elizabeth Heuer, Ph.D., with contributions from leading scholars. The catalogue will be available in the COMU Shop. 

American Made was curated by Todd Herman, PhD, President and CEO of The Mint Museum; Kevin Sharp, Director of the Dixon Gallery and Gardens; and Jonathan Stuhlman, PhD, Senior Curator of American Art at The Mint Museum.

This exhibition is generously supported by

Made possible in part by support from The Hardaway Fund, Georgia Council for the Arts, and the Columbus Cultural Arts Alliance.