Ogunquit Museum of American Art
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| Established | 1953 |
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| Location | Ogunquit, Maine |
| Coordinates | 43°14′02″N 70°35′20″W / 43.2338°N 70.5889°W |
| Type | Art museum |
| Director | Andres Verzosa (Interim) |
| Website | ogunquitmuseum.org |
The Ogunquit Museum of American Art (OMAA) is a small art museum.[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:
- A complete set of the graphic works of Jack Levine
- A large assortment of ceramic sculpture by Carl Walters
- Works by Will Barnet, Thomas Hart Benton, Charles Burchfield, Alexander Calder, Marsden Hartley, Edward Hopper, Walt Kuhn, Gaston Lachaise, Roy Lichtenstein, and Reginald Marsh.[4]
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