News & Publications Featuring
Thomas Hart Benton

6 Artists’ Homes and Studios You Can Tour
By Christopher Hall for the AARP
Discover monumental artists homes and studios in the US including, Thomas Hart Benton’s home and studio State Historic Site in Kansas City, Missouri.

Ball State’s David Owsley Museum of Art Exhibition Showcases New Acquisitions
For the Ball State University
The David Owsley Museum of Art acquires three major paintings to be featured in an exhibition including, A study of laborers harvesting sugar cane by Thomas Hart Benton.

What to See in the Metropolitan Museum of Art - Lonely Planet
By Brian Healy for the lonely planet
Discover Met and the gallery’s artworks from both present and past, which consists of revolutionary 20th century pieces by artists like Thomas Hart Benton.

Arts and Culture Attractions and Museums to Explore Near Minneapolis Northwest
By Minneapolis Northwest CVB for Minneapolis Northwest
Explore museums in the Minneapolis Northwest, including the Minnesota Museum of American Art, where works of art by well known artists like Thomas Hart Benton can be found.
American Modernists Take the Global Stage
By Bobby McGee for Sotheby’s
Works of art by world renowned artists featured in the Sotheby’s auctions including American artist, Thomas Hart Benton.

Carmel Clay Public Library to Unveil Art Piece by Walter Knabe
By Janelle Morrison for Carmel Monthly Magazine
Explore the grand reopening of the Carmel Clay Public Library, which features art by Walter Knabe, whom has worked with American art icon, Thomas Hart Benton on one of his last murals in Joplin.

Fall Arts Preview: Art
By Harry Kollatz Jr. for the Richmond magazine
Upcoming music-themed exhibition at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Storied Strings: The Guitar in American Art, featuring works of art by various artists including Thomas Hart Benton.

What's New With Richmond Museums and Art This Fall: Guitars at Vmfa, 'cheers, Virginia!' & Rva Street Art Festival
By Richmond Times-Dispatch for Culpeper Star-Exponent
Discover new and upcoming events at the Virginia Museum of Arts, including the first of its kind exhibition, “Storied Strings: The Guitar in American Art” which features works of art from American artists like Thomas Hart Benton.
Frist Art Museum Announces 2023 Exhibitions
For Nashville Noise
Frist Art Museum exhibition scheduled in 2023, including instrument-focused, Storied Strings: The Guitar in American Art. Featuring works of art by Thomas Hart Benton among other artists.

Our View: Thanks for Protecting Historic Art
For The Joplin Globe
The Joplin Globe exclusive on protected state treasures, one of which is Thomas Hart Benton’s mural, A Social History of the State of Missouri.

Neosho’s 27 Annual Thomas Hart Benton Art Competition is Now on Display
By Ted Bojorquez for KZRG
Artists take part in Thomas Hart Benton competition and exhibition tribute, held annually in Neosho.

Storied Strings: the Guitar in American Art
For the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
Explore the symbolism of the guitar in American art from Thomas Hart Benton’s Jessie with Guitar, among others in an upcoming art exhibition.

Where to See a Show in Bloomington
By Alyssa Davis for Bloomington Indiana
Witness Bloomington’s many art scenes, including the UI Auditorium where historic murals created for the 1933 Chicago World’s Fair by Thomas Hart Benton is located.
Marta Churchwell: Thomas Hart Benton Competition, Exhibition Gearing Up for 27th Year
By Marta Churchwell for The Joplin Globe
Take part in the annual Thomas Hart Benton Art Competition, a breeding ground for emerging artists and professionals alike. Organized by Nesho local artists to recognize Thomas Hart Benton’s cultural impact.

Murals at City Hall
For Visit Joplin MO
Discover one of the finest murals created, and signed by Thomas Hart Benton at the Joplin City Hall.
Previously Unexhibited Artwork From the Canton Museum of Art’s Permanent Collection Appears in Headlining Fall Exhibition – “unseen: the Process and Art of American Printmaking”
For Arts in Stark
Explore the fall exhibition at The Canton Museum of Art featuring works of art across the 20th century by notable artists, including Thomas Hart Benton in Unseen: The Process and Art of American Printmaking.

Shades of Blanche: Grief, Magic, Tenderness, Panic, Desire, and Fantasy
By Brian Moore for The Historic New Orleans Collection
Theater like art exhibition inspired and set in The Historic New Orleans Collection. Thomas Hart Benton’s Poker Night, made a significant impact on the portrayal of Blanche.

Art Students League of New York Facts for Kids
For Kids Kiddle
Explore the Art Students League of New York, where Thomas Hart Benton was an alumni and instructor in the 1920 to 1930s.

Discover the Grounds: the Buffalo River and Thomas Hart Benton
For Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art
Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Buffalo National River and artist, Thomas Hart Benton in a panel discussion featuring his work of art of the scenery.
Annual Art Contest Named for Benton Opens for Entries
By Joe Hadsall for The Joplin Globe
An exclusive from The Joplin Globe, featuring the annual Thomas Hart Benton Art Competition and Exhibition.