Born in Boston in 1905 and trained at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Loïs Mailou Jones began her career at a time when racial prejudices and gender discrimination were strong in American culture. Jones received recognition in her lifetime through exhibitions and representation in important museum collections and her work remains a substantial and remarkable contribution to the world of American art. |
Upcoming Exhibition, July 2016-2017 Jerry Mallet shares his memories of Loïs Newly Discovered works by early collectors on Martha's Vineyard at Martha's Vineyard Museum Exhibit featured In Exhibit Closeup September 11, 2014 "DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities Presents Full Spectrum: The Prolific Master within Loïs Mailou Jones" |
Martha's Vineyard Museum The Life and Work of Lois Mailou Jones
June 12, 2015 - August 23, 2015
DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities
The Peabody Essex Museum, Salem, MA |
DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities
November 3, 2014 – January 30, 2015200 I Street Gallery – 200 I Street, SE, Washington, DC 20003
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Boston, MAJanuary 19, 2013 - October 14, 2013
National Museum of Women in the Arts
Washington, DCOctober 10, 2010 - January 9, 2011
Mint Museum of Art
Charlotte, NCNovember 14, 2009 - February 28, 2010
Hunter Museum of American Art
Chattanooga, TNJanuary 30, 2011 - April 24, 2011
Polk Museum of Art
Lakeland, FLJuly 3, 2010 - September 26, 2010
Huntsville Museum of Art
Huntsville, ALFebruary 3, 2013 - March 31, 2013