The exterior signage recently received a much needed facelift. Stainless steel letters replaced a crumbling vinyl banner that hung at the entrance to the Administrative Wing of Massasoit Community College. The Milton Art Museum's permanent collection is on exhibit in the main lobby as you enter. Massasoit and the MAM have enjoyed a successful collaboration since 2003.

Our 25th Anniversary was celebrated with an evening reception that marked several milestones. It was also the MAM's seventh year as a collection in residence at Massasoit's Canton campus, and the re-establishment of the museum's Emergent Artists Exhibition program. A solo show of works by J.R. Ringdahl opened in the PCR Gallery, a space designated by the college exclusively for this program. Vice President of Massasoit's Canton Campus, Nick Palantzas, delivered opening remarks.

J.R. Ringdahl, recent featured Emergent Artist, welcomed guests and followers at his solo exhibition on the evening of the MAM's 25th Anniversary celebration. More photos on Milton Art Museum's Facebook page. For additional information about J.R. Ringdahl go to www.ringdahlart.com

Kris Kreitman, South Shore oil painter, is featured in the second segment of the museum's Emergent Artists Exhibition Program. Fifteen recent works are superlative examples of Kris's talent and expertise in the Old Masters methods and materials. His oils have won many awards and Kris is currently exhibiting nationally, with many of his works residing in private collections. For more information call 781-821-2222 ext. 2124.

Massasoit Prof. Linda Dunn welcomed students back to class with a surprise viewing of Rembrandt's etching "The Rising of Lazarus", made possible by a recently Work on Loan donation to the MAM by Lee & Margaret Brusa. The etching will be on exhibition until January 2013. To donate a Work on Loan, please call 781-821-2222 ext. 2124.

Every day, students and visitors are viewing more than 250 objects in the permanent collection. As a teaching tool, the museum provides objects for writing and research. As a community resource, visitors have access to a museum experience without traveling into the city. Groups welcome. For more information call 781-821-2222 ext. 2124.