ABOVE (from left): Edgar Degas (French, 1834–1917). Dancers Backstage, 1876/1883, oil on canvas. National Gallery of Art, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Collection. 1970.17.25; Georgia O’Keeffe (American, 1887–1986). Jack-in-Pulpit – No. 2, 1930, oil on canvas. National Gallery of Art, Alfred Stieglitz Collection, Bequest of Georgia O’Keeffe. 1987.58.1; Alma Thomas (American, 1891–1978). Autumn Drama, c. 1969, acrylic on canvas. National Gallery of Art, Corcoran Collection, The Evans-Tibbs Collection, Gift of Thurlow Evans Tibbs, Jr. 2015.19.211
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Masterpieces by Edgar Degas, Georgia O’Keeffe, and Alma Thomas travel to The Mint Museum as part of commemorations for the 250th anniversary of America
Charlotte, North Carolina (March 6, 2025) — Masterpieces from three of the world’s most celebrated artists—Edgar Degas, Georgia O’Keeffe, and Alma Thomas—will be on view at Mint Museum Uptown beginning April 8. The works are on loan from the National Gallery of Art’s illustrious collection as part of its Across the Nation program, a nationwide effort marking the United States’ 250th anniversary in 2026 by bringing art to communities across the country.
The works to be displayed at The Mint Museum are Dancers Backstage by Edgar Degas, Jack-in-Pulpit – No. 2 by Georgia O’Keeffe, and Autumn Drama by Alma Thomas. The pieces were carefully chosen to provide an enriching context for conversations about the American experience, each reflecting a distinct perspective on identity, culture, and artistic expression. The works will be on view for two years at Mint Museum Uptown.
The National Gallery of Art worked with all partner institutions, each selected to broaden access to the national collection in as many regions of the United States as possible, to curate a unique selection of works of art for each Across the Nation presentation.
“The selection of these works is both thoughtful and significant,” says Jonathan Stahlman, PhD, senior curator of American Art at The Mint Museum. “These loans will bring important works by artists Georgia O’Keeffe, Alma Thomas, and Edgar Degas into dialogue with our existing collections, offering a powerful example of the ways in which art transcends time and place to inspire meaningful conversations about American creativity, different ways to see the world, and identity.”
The Mint Museum is honored to be one of 10 institutions throughout the United States selected to participate in the unprecedented program. Works of art on loan will travel to other partner museums in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Michigan, Nevada, Utah, and Washington as part of the Across the Nation program.
“This partnership is a remarkable opportunity for our community to experience firsthand some of the most celebrated works in the National Gallery’s collection,” says Todd Herman, PhD, president and CEO of The Mint Museum. “We are incredibly proud to be part of this national effort to bring art to communities across the country, and we look forward to welcoming visitors to experience these national treasures.”
The Across the Nation program serves to bring exceptional works of art to museums and communities that might not have direct access to such collections, making cultural treasures more available to Americans, says Kaywin Feldman, director of the National Gallery of Art.
“Across the Nation embodies the National Gallery’s mission as the nation’s art museum. We are thrilled to bring these beloved works of art to communities and invite all people to connect with our shared history and culture.”
Ticket Information
Admission to The Mint Museum exhibition is free for members and children ages 4 and younger, and students in grades K-12, plus college art students; $15 for adults; $10 for seniors ages 65 and older; and $10 for college students with ID. For museum hours, visit mintmuseum.org.
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For more information, contact:
Michele Huggins, associate director of marketing and communications
michele.huggins@mintmuseum.org | 704.564.0826
Clayton Sealey, senior director of marketing and communications
clayton.sealey@mintmuseum.org | 704.534.0186
About The Mint Museum
Established in 1936 as north Carolina’s first art museum, the mint museum is a leading, innovative cultural institution and museum of international art and design. With two locations — Mint Museum Randolph in the heart of Eastover and Mint Museum Uptown at Levine Center for the Arts — the Mint boasts one of the largest collections in the Southeast and is committed to engaging and inspiring members of the global community.
About the National Gallery of Art
The National Gallery of Art welcomes all people to explore art, creativity, and our shared humanity. Nearly four million people come through its doors each year—with millions more online—making it one of the most visited art museums in the world. The National Gallery’s renowned collection includes nearly 160,000 works of art, from the ancient world to today. Admission to the West and East buildings, Sculpture Garden, special exhibitions, and public programs is always free.