Summer at the Loeb: Exhibitions Honor Two Art Collectors With Lasting Legacies of Art, Education, and Generosity

Atelier 17: Myths in Motion is part of The Atelier 17 Project, a series of exhibitions and programs commemorating the centennial of one of the twentieth century’s most influential printmaking workshops. Open through August 30, 2026, the exhibition explores the history of Atelier 17, founded by Stanley William Hayter in Paris in 1927 and renowned for its spirit of collaboration, experimentation, and technical innovation. After relocating to New York during World War II, the workshop became a gathering place for artists, including Jackson Pollock, who explored new approaches to etching and engraving. In 1946, a major Museum of Modern Art exhibition of Atelier 17 prints traveled to Vassar, establishing a historic connection between the workshop and the campus. The Myths in Motion exhibition is drawn from the collection of local collector and art historian Arthur F. Jones, who passed away in 2025. The exhibition is dedicated to his memory, his passionate advocacy for the arts, and the legacy of Atelier 17