CRMA Acquires Volund Crafts Shop Sterling Silver Pitcher
Cedar Rapids, Iowa—The Cedar Rapids Museum of Art (CRMA) has recently acquired a Volund Crafts Shop Sterling Silver Pitcher, an early arts and crafts piece by Grant Wood. The pitcher will go on display as part of the CRMA’s current exhibition,
The American Century, beginning February 25, 2010.
The Volund Crafts Shop was founded by Grant Wood and Kristoffer Haga in Chicago and ran for a brief 1 ½ year period from 1914 to 1915. This pitcher will be an incredible addition to the CRMA’s collection and helps to fill a major void in our holding from this period of Wood’s career. This piece was a Museum purchase made possible by the Collectors’ Circle, Peggy and Jim Meek, Forbes Oldorf, Joanne and Don Ribble, Bonnie and Roger Schmidt and Candace Wong.
The works in
The American Century demonstrate many of the movements and interests of art in America in the 20th century, the century in which American art came to dominate the art world. In this new and rotating installation from the permanent collection, many of the movements of 20th-century American art are highlighted.
The American Century is an ongoing exhibition.
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The mission of the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art is to excite, engage and educate our community and visitors through our collection, exhibitions and programs. The Museum’s collection contains more than 5,600 works of art by hundreds of artists, including the world's largest collection of works by Grant Wood. For more information on exhibitions or related programs call the Museum at 319.366.7503 or visit the Museum's web site at www.crma.org. The CRMA is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, with extended hours and free general admission from 4 to 8 p.m. on Thursday. The CRMA is also open noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday, but closed Monday and major holidays.