Current Exhibition
Touch Grass: Steffen Thomas, Senora Lynch, Raven Waters
The Forgotten Spot, 1952, Oil Painting, 34″h x 39 1/2″w, oil on wood panel, commercial frame painted on by the artist
Studies show that the impact of experiencing art in person is as impactful as experiencing nature in person. Viewing art and nature on our screens is not enough – we need to touch grass. The invited artists in this exhibition have deep connections to the environments, as did Steffen Thomas. In viewing how these artists used different media to express that connection, we hope to spark curiosity, wonder, and a sense of custodianship about the natural world in students, as well as adults, who experience this exhibition.
Educators: school tours at STMA are always free! Please contact us to schedule your class trip to see Touch Grass.
School Tours
School tours at STMA serve preK-12 students from public schools, private schools, homeschools, and extracurricular clubs across Georgia at no cost to the schools or students.
Students will experience a guided tour of the museum, including the current special exhibition which changes biannually. They will learn all about the life and times of German-American artist Steffen Thomas (1906-1990)—from his beginnings in Atlanta during the Great Depression to his art studio in Stone Mountain, where he lived with his own pet lion cub!
Email info@steffenthomas.org or call 706-342-7557 for more information and to schedule your tour.
College Connections
College Connections serves fine arts and humanities majors by offering individual internships, class projects, programs, and exhibition opportunities.
