AMERICA AT THE CROSSROADS:
The GUITAR & A Changing Nation
SHAPE SHIFTING:
The GUITAR As Modern ARTifact
MEDIEVAL TO METAL:
The Art & Evolution Of The GUITAR
Our touring exhibitions showcase the history and art of the guitar, with each exhibition focusing on a unique aspect of the guitar's role in art, history, and popular culture. Each exhibition has been curated by The National GUITAR Museum and includes artifacts from its permanent collection.
AMERICA AT THE CROSSROADS:
The GUITAR & A Changing Nation
“America At The Crossroads: The GUITAR And A Changing Nation” looks at America’s evolution through the lens of its most popular instrument—an instrument that has been part of our cultural heritage since the country’s founding. The guitar has been a symbol for everything from generational differences and racial divide on to politics, consumer marketing, and fashionable relevance.
Visitors to this exhibition will experience the history and cultural impact of the guitar in an exhibition that contains 40 instruments representing significant moments in America’s evolution—from the earliest Spanish invasion to the nation’s modern status as a global superpower. The artifacts are supplemented with video, photographs, and illustrations that depict important events, artists, and instruments of the last century.
MARKET: History Museums, American Cultural Centers, Civic And Library Centers.
SPECIFICATIONS: 40 Instruments, 10 Video Displays, Wall Banners/Posters.
CROSSROADS SCHEDULE
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum & Library / Grand Rapids, MI: January 27 – May 28, 2023
Museum Of Science & History / Memphis, TN: June 10 – October 23, 2023
Carlsbad Museum / Carlsbad, NM: November 1, 2023 – January 21, 2024
Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience / Meridian, MS: February – April 2024
The California Museum / Sacramento, CA: May – September 2024
Delta Cultural Center / Helena, Arkansas: October 9 – January 3, 2025
Bishop Museum / Bradenton, FL: January 17 – May 18, 2025
Museum Of The Mississippi Delta / Greenwood, MS: May – September 2025
Tampa Bay History Center / Tampa, FL: January – May 2026
Available for Fall 2025 and Summer 2026!
This outstanding touring art exhibition invites visitors to explore the art and design of the world’s most popular instrument. "Medieval To Metal: The Art & Evolution Of The GUITAR" features 40 objects, 20 photographs of acclaimed musicians and their guitars, and photorealistic illustrations of historically important designs. These range from the medieval theorbo and lute on up to modern designs that incorporate gold leaf, acrylic, and carbon fiber.
The exhibition is completely self-contained with display walls, text panels, internal lighting, and an onsite tech for install.
MARKET: Art Museums, Art Galleries, History Museums, Library and Cultural Centers.
SPECIFICATIONS: 40 Instruments, Photorealistic Illustrations, 20 Artist Photographs, Album Covers, Wall Banners/Posters.
M2M SCHEDULE
Wellington, New Zealand: May – September, 2024
The Ballarat Art Museum: Ballarat, Victoria, Australia: October 2024 – January 2025
William King Art Museum / Abingdon, VA: May – August 2025
AVAILABLE – FALL 2025
AVAILABLE – SPRING 2026
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