Wartime Art and Propaganda Program

MassMu Presents Wartime Art and Propaganda Program

As an educational component of the current exhibition, “The Greatest Generation,” the Massillon Museum will present a free “Wartime Art and Propaganda” program on Sunday, January 25, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Dr. Leslie Heaphy, a professor at Kent State University, will collaborate with the Massillon Museum staff to offer a tour of “The Greatest Generation” exhibition, present a lecture about the style and messages of wartime art, and inspire participants to create an image of their own in the same powerful and iconic style.

The program is free and open to everyone, but pre-registration is required by Tuesday, January 20.

“The Greatest Generation,” includes artifacts, photographs, and audio recordings that represent Massillon during the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s. Visitors will see nurses’ uniforms, Tiger Swing Band memorabilia, clothing, local business artifacts, and military items. The exhibition is intended to spark nostalgia and recollection for those who lived through the ‘30s, ‘40s, and ‘50s and help younger generations relate to the overall feeling of the era and the area. The exhibition reflects the political climate, industry, fashions, and lifestyle of Massillon area residents.

The Massillon Museum is located at 121 Lincoln Way East (Ohio Route 172) in downtown Massillon. For more information or registration, call the Museum at 330-833-4061 or visit www.massillonmuseum.org.

Media Contacts:
Christine Shearer, Massillon Museum Executive Director - 330-833-4061
Jill Malusky Bacon, Massillon Museum Educator - 330-833-4061
Margy Vogt, Massillon Museum Public Relations Coordinator - 330-832-8469 or 330-844-1525