The Art of Edward Mack Curtis Hawkins

On view April 1st through May 1st, 2010

Opening Reception:
Friday, April 2nd, 2010

(Downtown Ithaca Gallery Night)
5-8pm
At The History Center

Refreshments Served!

Man with a Hat
1929
Oil on canvas
Portrait of the artist Edward Mack Curtis Hawkins by John Gilley
Born in Ithaca in the 1870s, Hawkins was an Impressionistic landscape painter who worked at the Loft Studio on State Street in the early years of the 20th century..

Month five of Historic Paintings Unwrapped, features the work of Edward Mack Curtis Hawkins, who was originally from Ithaca, but lived and painted elsewhere for most of his life, He was known for his landscapes, and he worked in the early to mid 20th century.

About Historic Paintings Unwrapped

Our records inform us that The History Center has over 200 paintings in its collection. Most have not been seen in a very, very long time and are stored in crates and other containers, so we thought it was time to see what we have! In October 2009, we began the process, bringing the crates, a few at a time, into the gallery, to open them up and exhibit the pictures for all to see. Each painting will be on display for about a month so come often to see them all by the end of April, 2010. As we hang each piece, we will assess them for condition, retention, future storage, and improved record-keeping. We are also taking this opportunity to condense some items in deep-storage in the first floor locked storage area so that the paintings can be repacked and moved into the empty space. This will make room in our archives for more heavily used documents and photographs.

The Exhibit is on view through December on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 11-5pm.

For info, contact
The History Center
401 East State Street, Suite 100
Ithaca, New York 14850
Phone: 607.273.8284 ext. 6, Fax: (607) 273-6107
community@TheHistoryCenter.net