THE EXHIBITIONS At Heritage Hall
MUSEUM ON MAIN STREETThe WaterWays Exhibition
THE KELLERMAN FOUNDATION WELCOMES YOU TO ITS EVENT IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE SMITHSONIAN AND MISSOURI HUMANITIES COUNCIL.
OCTOBER 19, 2020—JANUARY 13, 2021
The Smithsonian’s Water/Ways exhibition dives into water – an essential component of life on our planet, environmentally, culturally, and historically.
In societies across the globe, water serves as a source of peace and contemplation. Many faiths revere water as a sacred symbol. Authors and artists are inspired by the complex character of water – a substance that is seemingly soft and graceful that is yet a powerful and nearly unstoppable force.
Water also plays a practical role in American society. The availability of water affected settlement and migration patterns. Access to water and control of water resources have long been a central part of political and economic planning. Human creativity and resourcefulness provide new ways of protecting water resources and renewing respect for the natural environment.
WATER/WAYS EVENTS & CONTESTS WATER/FEST
To compliment the WATER/WAYS Exhibit, the Kellerman Foundation is organizing a photography contest for adults and a photography and art contest for children. Rules for the contests can be found by clicking the link below.
Future Exhibits
Past Exhibits
2018
Through memorabilia and artifacts acquired from their family, friends and Southeast Missouri State University, attendees glimpsed into their service to this country, work history, extensive travels, and love of animals.
2018
The visionary works of M. Charles Rhinehart are collected nationally and internationally. Several of his paintings were presented at the foundation for the first time, honoring his long career.
2018
Local artist Rusty Newton presented her “Just Believe” exhibit, a Santa painting extravaganza. The exhibit opened on Dec. 1, 2018 and ran through Jan. 1, 2019.
2019
The exhibit consisted of over 30 photos of courthouses throughout Missouri, with a brief history of each one. It displayed the unique history of a number of Missouri’s courthouses.
2019
Dr. Frank Nickell contributed much to the community of Southeast Missouri over the course of his career at Southeast Missouri State University. The foundation displayed select pieces from his archive.
2019
An exhibit of items owned by private collectors, including art, antique crystal, coins and local memorabilia, porcelain pitchers and teapots, and local history related items. This exhibit was on display through March 1, 2020.