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This spring, Grounds For Sculpture (GFS) invites visitors behind the scenes for a rare glimpse into its hidden treasures. Newly acquired sculptures and works long tucked away in the GFS Collection will step into the light \u2014 including pieces by masters of American art and early creations from artists who once apprenticed at the Johnson Atelier before finding success in other fields.<\/span><\/p>\n

Curated collaboratively by staff from the Guest Services, Development, Education, and Marketing departments \u2014 with guidance from the Curatorial team \u2014 this project opens the door for voices beyond the traditional curatorial circle. Staff members were involved in every step of the process, from selecting works, shaping themes, designing the gallery, writing interpretive materials, and learning the intricacies of art handling and installation. <\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

Opening the Vault<\/span><\/span><\/em> <\/span>explores<\/span> <\/span>the <\/span>human<\/span> experience through a <\/span>v<\/span>isual <\/span>spectrum of artistic expressions, mediums, and contexts. In doing so, the exhibit places relationships to art in conversation, including those of the artists, audience, staff members, and the spaces where these identifiers overlap within a living community like Grounds <\/span>For<\/span> S<\/span>cul<\/span>pture.<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

By widening the lens of curatorial practice, Grounds For Sculpture offers visitors a fresh and accessible way to experience its collection \u2014 through the eyes of those who live and breathe the institution every day. The exhibition embodies Grounds For Sculpture\u2019s commitment to inclusivity, collaboration, and shared creativity.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

Opening to the public on May 17, 2026, this open-ended, collection-focused exhibition celebrates the depth and diversity of the GFS collection, uniting works across an array of mediums and stories. Members can enjoy a first <\/span>look <\/span><\/span>and<\/span> related programming<\/span><\/span> <\/span>during Member Preview Day<\/a> on May 16, 2026. <\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

This exhibition was guest curated by Caitlin Burns, Claire Cossaboon, Danielle Costello, Ariel DellArena, Caroline Fazzini, Colleen Molnar, Amy Musselman, Jan Kathleen Reyes, Rye Palasciano, and Leah Southerland.<\/p>\n

Opening the Vault: A Look Inside the GFS Collection<\/strong> is made possible, in part, by the Brooke Barrie Art Fund. Support is provided, in part, by The New Jersey State Council on the Arts, a division of the NJ Department of State, and a partner agency of the National Endowment for the Arts and the Atlantic Foundation.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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