Ogunquit Museum of American Art

Ogunquit Museum of American Art
Established 1953
Location Ogunquit, Maine
Type Art museum
Director Ron Crusan
Website ogunquitmuseum.org

The Ogunquit Museum of American Art (OMAA) is a small art museum open only in the summer months. [1] It sits on three acres on the coast of Ogunquit, Maine, at 543 Shore Road, and houses over 1,600 pieces in its permanent collection.[2] It is the only museum in Maine devoted solely to American art.[1]

History

The OMAA was founded in 1953 by Henry Strater. He chose architect Charles S. Worley Jr. to create the building it is housed in.[3] The museum has since gone through multiple renovations and additions.

Collection

The OMAA houses over 1,600 pieces in its permanent collection. The highlights include:

References

  1. ^ a b Ogunquit Museum of American Art - Maine Arts Commission | Directory of Artists and Organizations
  2. ^ Ogunquit Museum of American Art: Introduction
  3. ^ Ogunquit Museum of American Art: History of the Museum
  4. ^ Ogunquit Museum of American Art: The Permanent Collection