Monthy Newsletter: July
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“French River Landscape”
by Frits Thaulow (1847-1906)
Frits Thaulow was a Norwegian impressionist painter and engraver. Originally wanting to become a marine painter, he studied at the art academy in Copenhagen (1870-73) as well as with the Danish marine specialist C.F. Sorensen (1818-79). He also became an expert at painting slow-flowing rivers and complex reflections in water, particularly during the autumn and winter stay beside the Simoa River at Modum in 1883, when he produced such paintings as “winter at Simoa”
During the 1880s he was prominent in establishing more progressive artists’ associations and exhibition societies in Norway and was regarded as the leading Norwegian artist of the period. He decided to move to France in 1892, living at Camiers, Etaples and Montreuil as well as Paris (1892-94, 1898-1906) and Dieppe (1894-1898). He painted about 50 pictures a year, most of them rather small. A large number of these pictures were river scenes of great virtuosity, but he also rendered poetic nocturnes, townscapes, harbor scenes, quaint bridges and even marines. Thaulow was essentially a painter working within the framework of Realism and Impressionism.
“2025 IAMA International Youth Art Contest and Exhibition”
Exhibition: 7/12/2025 – 7/20/2025
The Wait Is Over – The 2025 IAMA International Youth Art Contest and Exhibition Is Here!
From over 3,800 artworks submissions across 65 countries, the most inspiring youth artworks of 2025 have arrived.
Exhibition: July 12–20
Award Ceremony: July 13
Join us at the International Art Museum of America to experience a powerful showcase of creativity, compassion, and imagination from young artists around the world.
Learn more here.
Ongoing Exhibition in Lightspace Gallery
“Once Upon a Paper”
by Audrey Tang
Exhibition: 6/21/2025 – 7/20/2025
Reception: July 12th from 2 – 4 PM
Upcoming Events
2025 IAMA International Youth Art Contest and Exhibition Awards Ceremony
June 13, 9:30 – 2:00 PM
Learn more
Lightspace Gallery Opening Reception: “Once Upon a Paper” by Audrey Tang
July 12, 2:00 – 4:00 PM,
Register here
Candlelight Concert: A Tribute to Adele
July 19, 6:30 – 7:30 PM and 8:45 – 9:45 PM,
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Candlelight Concert: Rings and Dragons
July 20, 6:30 – 7:30 PM and 8:45 – 9:45 PM,
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Guided Museum Tours
Learn all about IAMA during our guided tours as we share an in-depth look into the museum’s history, as well as a fascinating walk-through of artworks. Free group guided tours may be scheduled for seniors, students, children, and people with special needs by calling 415-376-6344 x 7008.
The Treasure Room Tours
IAMA offers private viewings of a special space called the Treasure Room. Housed inside the Treasure Room are four Yun sculptures by Master artist, H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III. “Yun Sculpture” is a unique form of sculpture created by H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III, the sole founder of this mysterious form of carving. Admission is $60 per person. The next opening is on Sunday, August 3rd at 2 PM. Tickets