Beyond the Picturesque: The American Landscape as a Site of Memory, Identity, and Continuity
April 11 – July 26
Taft Museum of Art
Price Varies
Attend the Beyond the Picturesque art exhibit at the Taft Museum of Art from April 11 through July 26.
Join in welcoming painter Ayana Ross as the 2026 Duncanson Artist-in-Residence with a presentation of seven figural paintings. Known for her emotionally resonant portraiture and narrative storytelling, Ross captures the quiet strength and complexity of Black life, reflecting everyday moments that carry deeper meaning. Often drawing on her own experiences, her work explores intergenerational themes, current events, and cultural conversations shaping our world.
Admission to Beyond the Picturesque
| Wednesday – Saturday Admission | Sunday – Monday Admission |
| Member | Free | Member | Free |
| Adult | $20* | Adult | Free |
| Senior | $18* | Senior | Free |
| Youth (17 and under) | Free | Youth (17 and under) | Free |
| Military (with ID) | Free | Military (with ID) | Free |
*Prices are adjusted for the special exhibition Rembrandt: Masterpieces in Black and White. This adjustment is valid through May 17.
Taft Museum of Art Venue Details
Hours
Wednesday – Monday | 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Parking
The Taft offers limited, free on-site parking for guests visiting the museum, the Museum Shop, and the Taft Café during regular museum hours in the Taft’s on-site garage. The front gates and garage open 15 minutes before the museum.
Accessibility
The museum is accessible to visitors with limited mobility by providing wheelchairs, elevators and lifts, restrooms, parking, and ramps. The Taft also offers sensory accommodations, including a quiet room, noise-reducing headphones, and braille and large-print materials to explore the museum collection and exhibitions. Questions? Contact [email protected].
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Beyond the picturesque Image provided by Taft Museum of Art
Ayana Ross (American, b. 1977), Seed For The Sower, 2024. Photo by Deborah Whitlaw Llewellyn
