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All Aboard: The Railroad in American Art, 1840 - 1955 | Dixon Gallery and Gardens

Leon Kroll (1884 – 1974), “Terminal Yards,” 1912-1913; Oil on canvas, Flint Institute of Arts, Flint, Michigan; Gift of Mrs. Arthur Jerome Eddy, 1931.4.
Source | dixon.org
Leon Kroll (1884 – 1974), “Terminal Yards,” 1912-1913; Oil on canvas, Flint Institute of Arts, Flint, Michigan; Gift of Mrs. Arthur Jerome Eddy, 1931.4.

Opening on Sunday, November 3, in the Main Galleries at the Dixon Gallery and Gardens is "All Aboard: The Railroad in American Art 1840 -1955."

This unique exhibition, organized by the Dixon Gallery and Gardens, Joslyn Art Museum, and Shelburne Museum, traces the history of the railroad in America through the eyes of artists working during the period.

Darel Snodgrass talks with Dixon Gallery and Gardens' Martha R. Robinson Curator Julie Pierotti about the genesis of this exhibition and how the railroads' importance in American History led to their depiction by so many artists, both well-known and obscure.

Two other exhibits are also open on Sunday, November 3: "Scott A. Carter: Energy States" in the Mallory and Wurzburger Galleries and "Natural Histories: 400 Years of Scientific Illustration" in the Interactive Gallery.

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From signing on to announce Morning Edition in 1987 to becoming Director of Radio in 2020, Darel Snodgrass' career at WKNO has grown alongside the station’s role as a trusted source for NPR news and Mid-South arts coverage. Today, he continues to guide WKNO Radio while expanding its reach through new forms of media.