DEMUTH MUSEUM OF ART
Demuth Museum of Art on King (120 East King Street) Demuth Museum of Art on Lime (135 North Lime Street). 717-299-9940
Charles Demuth
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Founded on the groundbreaking work of American Modern artist Charles Demuth, the museum’s collections, exhibitions, and programs at Demuth Museum of Art cultivate artistic expression and cultural education for all.
A master watercolorist and pioneer of the Precisionist style, Charles Demuth (1883–1935) was an American Modern artist, member of the early-20th century LGBTQ+ avant-garde, and a native of Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
We invite you to celebrate the art of Charles Demuth and regional artists through the museum’s inspiring collections, as well as contemporary exhibitions and programs that foster creativity and appreciation of art and artists.
Community played a central role in Charles Demuth’s life. His social network extended far beyond Lancaster County to the most prominent and celebrated voices in the avant-garde artistic circles of the early twentieth century. From crowded underground jazz clubs to portraits, both formal and in his poster portrait style, Demuth often portrayed his friends in his work. We invited local artists to use the theme of friendship as inspiration to create new work in this special exhibition.