March

SM Content Calendar:

Friday, March 2: National “Old Stuff” Day, Meditation in the Museum

Twitter 1: Today’s Meditation in the Museum will explore the topic of the role of thoughts in
meditation. Stop by at 3:30 p.m.!

Twitter 2: Although today is National “Old Stuff” day, this work entitled “Model of a Boat” from
1991-1783 BCE is definitely more than just stuff. We celebrate every work—new and old—that
we have in our galleries

Instagram: Although today is National “Old Stuff” day, this work entitled “Model of a Boat”
from the Egyptian 12th Dynasty, 1991-1783 BCE is definitely more than just stuff. We celebrate
every work—new and old—that we have in our galleries

Thursday, March 8: International Women’s Day: “A Young Woman from Thebes Tending Her
Wounded Father”

Twitter: Painted by Antoinette Béfort, “A Young Woman from Thebes Tending Her Wounded
Father” is a great display of the power of women on this #InternationalWomensDay

Instagram: A well-known painting at DOMA, “A Young Woman from Thebes Tending Her
Wounded Father” is a great display of the power of women on this #InternationalWomensDay.
Painted by French Artist Antoinette Béfort in 1809, the scene portrays a young Theban woman
embracing her dying father. Yet, she remains calm in the face of tragedy. Béfort portrayed a
prominent female figure as a stoic heroine and a classical model for French women of her own
time.

Facebook: A well-known painting at DOMA, “A Young Woman from Thebes Tending Her
Wounded Father” is a great display of the power of women on this #InternationalWomensDay.
Painted by French Artist Antoinette Béfort in 1809, the scene portrays a young Theban woman
embracing her dying father. Yet, she remains calm in the face of tragedy. Béfort portrayed a
prominent female figure as a stoic heroine and a classical model for French women of her own
time.

Wednesday, March 14: National Children’s Craft Day (Picture of the workspace)

Twitter: Today is National Children’s Craft Day! We are lucky to have a community workspace in
conjunction with our #DiebenkornBeginnings exhibition where children and adults can paint &
sketch their own masterpieces! Check it out today from 9 to 4:30 p.m.

Instagram: Today is National Children’s Craft Day! We are lucky to have a community
workspace in conjunction with our #DiebenkornBeginnings exhibition where children and
adults can paint & sketch their own masterpieces! Check it out today from 9 to 4:30 p.m.

Facebook: Today is National Children’s Craft Day! We are lucky to have a community workspace
in conjunction with our #DiebenkornBeginnings exhibition where children and adults can paint
& sketch their own masterpieces! Check it out today from 9 to 4:30 p.m.

Thursday, March 15: The Ides of March – “Denarius” coin

Twitter: Beware the Ides of March! Check out this ancient Roman coin from 44 BCE—the same
year Caesar was brutally murdered

Instagram: Beware the Ides of March! This ancient Roman coin was crafted in 44 BCE—the
same year Caesar was brutally murdered by his own Roman senators.

Tuesday, March 20: First day of spring

Twitter: Happy first day of spring! We hope “Tennessee Mountain Valley” by Theodore Clement
Steele puts you in the “spring-time” mood!

Instagram: This painting by Hoosier Theodore Clement Steele is perfect for the first day of
spring. Painted in 1899, “Tennessee Mountain Valley” offers glimpse into the beautiful
American landscape.

Monday, March 26: #DOMAMasks

Twitter: This “Elephant Helmet Mask” was created by an unidentified African Artist. Elephants
are symbols of royalty and strength among some African peoples. #DOMAMasks
Instagram: This “Elephant Helmet Mask” was created by an unidentified African Artist. The
members of the Kuosi, or “elephant mask” Society, wore beaded masks and garments during
important funerals and public performances. Check it out in the African Art gallery today from 9
a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Wednesday, March 28:

Twitter: “Art is the only way to run away without leaving home” –Twyla Tharp (Pictured:
“Landscape in Gelderland” by Pieter Jansz. Van Asch)

Instagram: “Art is the only way to run away without leaving home” –Twyla Tharp (Pictured:
“Landscape in Gelderland” by Pieter Jansz. Van Asch)