Morris Museum of Art

For other similarly named museums, see Morris Museum (disambiguation).

Morris Museum of Art

Established	September 26, 1992
Location	1 10th Street Augusta, Georgia, United States 30901
Coordinates	33.4794°N 81.9686°W / 33.4794; -81.9686
Type	Art museum
Visitors	120,000
Director	Kevin Grogan
Curator	Kevin Grogan
Website	www.themorris.org

The Morris Museum of Art in Augusta, Georgia was established in 1985 as a non-profit foundation by William S. Morris III, publisher of The Augusta Chronicle, in memory of his parents, as the first museum dedicated to the collection and exhibition of art and artists of the American South.

In 1989, Morris bought 230 pictures for the museum from Southern art collector Robert P. Coggins, with Keith Claussen appointed museum director the following year. On September 26, 1992, "The Morris" opened to the public, attracting over 10,000 visitors in the first two months.

With more than 5,000 works in its permanent collection, the museum hosts changing exhibitions, educational programs, musical events, and hands-on art programs. The museum is located adjacent to Riverwalk Augusta and the Savannah River.

See also

• Arts and culture in Augusta, Georgia

External links

• Morris Museum of Art — official website