PUBLICITY
MUSEUM PUBLICITY

Carla’s collection truly captures the essence of marriage between the collector’s passion and the artist’s native genius. She has been able to recognize the latent beauty in a category of in-culture objects disregarded because of their utilitarian purpose.

Thomas McCormick 
Art dealer… Chicago 4-17-97

WAUSAU DAILY HERALD

“Spirit of the Mask,” on view through April 1, is sure to fire up your imagination.
There’s bound to be something that every member of your family can warm up to among the nearly 100 dazzling masks from around the world.

Jayna Hintz
Curator of education 2-28-2001
Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum


PRICE TOWER ARTS CENTER

This vibrant exhibition features ritual masks from five continents and over 30 countries…..come delve into exciting new places and traditions with “Spirit of the Mask.”

Kara Hurst winter 2002
Curator of exhibitions and education

GIBBS MUSEUM OF ART

Masks are visual, tangible fairy tales, combining music, dancing and singing to understand and explain humanity and the world we live in. These beautiful pieces provide the Gibbs with many educational opportunities for our community.

Paul C. Figueroa Autumn 2001
Executive Director 
Attendance during the exhibition was 8,799 and 2,933 students were part of school tours.

CLEVELAND MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY

People make masks for a variety of reasons…Spirit of the Mask contains examples of masks used for each of these purposes. Whether beautiful or grotesque, all are striking works of art.

Tracks May/June 2002


PORTLAND MUSEUM OF ART

First off, I want to be the first to recognize the “Spirit of the Mask” is a magnificent collection and a phenomenal accomplishment.
….and travel an exotic world of mask images and exotic folk tales that will like a voyage on a magic carpet, effortlessly transport you to other worlds with enchanting visions, customs and values that might differ from ours, but are equally valid and often more interesting.

York County Coast Star Nov. 8,2000
Stuart Nudelman
Chairman of the photography 
Heartwood College of Art


“The nice thing about this show is that it doesn’t try to be an ethnographic or a scholarly show,” says Jessica Skwire, assistant curator at the museum. “It gives you a taste to get excited about masks. It’s not just about other culture. It’s about our culture too.”

Maine Sunday Telegram Nov.12, 2000
Amy Sutherland Staff Writer


LEE DAM CENTER FOR FINE ART

The spirit continues…Creativity knows no bounds as students respond to Spirit of the Mask…Face it, this collection is worth seeing.

Marysville Advocate Marysville, Kansas
Sharon Kessinger Staff Writer 
March 12, 1998

DANVILLE MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS AND HISTORY

Take the time to visit this fascinating exhibit at the Danville Museum and explore the fascinating work of masks collected by a collector with a remarkable story. Who knows, maybe one of the masks will change your own life.

EVINCE Lifestyle Arts/Entertainment
Janet Gaddy March 2000


SPIRIT OF THE MASK

They can be ugly or beautiful, used for everything from rituals to festivals and they shroud the wearer in mystery.
They are masks.
And from March 19 through May 14, these beautiful, intriguing objects will fascinate visitors at the Danville Museum of Fine Arts.
“This is a prestigious exhibit,” said Lynn Bjarnesen, art program coordinator, speaking of “Spirit of the Mask.” “It’s not often that we get an exhibit of this caliber.”

Dan River Life Register and Bee
Lisa Wenger Register and Bee staff writer

ALBRECHT-KEMPER MUSEUM OF ART

ABOUT FACES 

WITH ‘MASKS,’ CARLA HANSON SHARES THE COLLECTION THAT CHANGED HER LIFE

“A lot has gone into building this particular exhibit,” says Stanley Harris Jr., the museum’s communications director. “It’s a very dramatic display.”

Kansas City Star Magazine
Melanie Grey Sept. 22, 1996

SCHIELE MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY

Hanging on the walls and sitting atop stands at the SMNH, the faces are works of art. Carved from wood, shaped from papier mache or leather and adorned with everything from animal hair to gold leaf, they provide a visual feast from many cultures.

Uncovering the tales behind the masks
“We’re trying to complement our permanent exhibits this summer, things that will have wide interest with our audiences and things that will be something really different ,”said Ann Tippitt the museum’s assistant director.

The Charlotte Observer June 24,1999
Dave Baity, Staff Columnist 

MONROE MUSEUM THREE RIVERS MICHIGAN

Girl’s Halloween experience leads to woman’s massive mask collection

The masks help bring a better understanding of how different cultures express themselves, said Carnegie Artistic Director Susan Dieli. “It’s another facet of cultural life,” she said. “They’re so greater than life. A mask is certainly the way to personify something that is other than human.”

KALAMAZOO GAZETTE
Lynette A. Kalsnes Sept.28, 1999

LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY

BEHIND THE MASKS

Spirit of the Mask, a brilliant collection of masks illustrating traditional festivals, rituals and religious rites of some 50 nations, opens at LSU Union Art Gallery, Aug.23.

BATON ROUGE ADVOCATE MAGAZINE
Anne Price Advocate arts critic 
Aug.11, 2002


HUNTSVILLE MUSEUM OF ART


SPIRIT OF THE MASK BEGINGS NATIONAL TOUR HERE…AN UNVEILING

Human beings have made and worn masks since the dawn of history right up through the present era. And as the millennium changes, there’s no reason to think that masks won’t always be with us.
Carla Hanson of Kansas City is doing her part to preserve this ancient form of creative expression. 
She collects masks from around the world. And beginning today she will share her masks with the Huntsville area. 
“Every mask is an adventure. It’s the most fun of anything I’ve ever done. My goal is to get a mask from every country on the globe.” Carla Hanson collector

The Huntsville Times March 7, 1999
Howard Miller Times Arts Writer
Share by: