Director's Letter As I compose this Director’s letter, I find my thoughts vacillating between the current economic challenges and anxiety about the future, and the need to write about the Museum’s upcoming programs related to the ancient world. So where do my thoughts take me? To ancient Egypt of course! In preparation for the arrival of Tutankhamun, I have been reading up on ancient Egyptian history, a source of comfort in the current economic climate. Why? Two words... Intermediate Period. Read More
	WORKS ON PAPER COLLECTION Opening on January 24, 2009, in the John Howett Gallery will be highlights from the Works on Paper Collection. The exhibition will show the range and variety of this collection with prints, drawings, and photographs from the 16th to the 21st century.Read More
	WONDERFUL THINGS: THE HARRY BURTON PHOTOGRAPHS AND THE DISCOVERY OF THE TOMB OF TUTANKHAMUN The Harry Burton photos have become as famous as the artifacts themselves. Described as "fascinating" in recent AJC reviews, this exhibition is a glimpse into the thrilling ten-year excavation. Also, member discounts to Dr. Zahi Hawass' lecture are now available.Read More
	CURATOR IN THE FIELD Dr. Peter Lacovara is preparing to excavate the Palace of Amenhotep III at Malqata, located on the Nile’s west bank and made famous as the palace in which the young Tutankhamun grew up. A ten-year plus project, the survey and mapping, will cover a two by five mile area.Read More
	CARLOS MUSEUM IS “GOING GREEN” As part of Emory's Sustainability Initiative program, the Museum is taking necessary steps to conserve and recycle. The Museum’s quarterly newsletter is now in an electronic version and will be prepared to keep Museum members informed and engaged!Read More
	THE SHUBIN GEMS Carved from semi-precious and precious stones, these gems were used to seal important documents, similar to modern-day signet rings. From throughout the Mediterranean basin, they hold intriguing stories of the societies that created them.Read More
	THE CARLOS MUSEUM IN THE PUBLIC EYE From a city proclamation acknowledging the Carlos Museum’s role in bringing Tutankhamun to the Museum’s role in increasing access and enrichment to the Georgia public school system, the Carlos Museum community’s dedication to the Museum’s mission is well received.Read More
	MAJORITY RULES In support of the new social studies focus on “the roots of democracy,” the Carlos Museum developed a professional learning course for teachers and a tour of the Greek collections for Georgia school third graders.Read More
	CAMP CARLOS The Carlos Museum marks 17 years of providing exceptional summer programs where children and teenagers explore the human impulse to create works of art. Get ready for another summer of community enrichment with registration opportunities opening in January.Read More
	INTO THE 21st CENTURY The oldest object at the Carlos Museum might be 9,000 years old, but there’s nothing ancient about a podcast conversation between Emory scholars and downloadable PDFs on Tutankhamun’s treasures – all viewable on your PDA.Read More
	FAMILY PROGRAMS From the Atlanta Botanical Gardens to the Carlos Museum galleries, from Ghana’s majestic royal class to a simulated photo-documentation of Tutankhamun’s tomb with large format cameras, the Carlos Museum will take you around the world and bring you back with new skills!Read More
	CARLOS CALENDAR Events made possible by Emory and Atlanta’s outstanding experts and artists highlight special exhibitions, the Museum’s permanent collections, and the significant influence of ancient civilizations on today’s societies.Read More
	NEW EGYPTIAN ART IN THE PERMANENT GALLERIES New objects, including important pieces from the New Kingdom expertly conserved and showcased, will satisfy Atlanta’s desire to know more about Tutankhamun and his time.Read More
	A HOLIDAY SALE Featured in Creative Loafing as the urban explorer’s cool shop of choice, the Carlos Museum has something for everyone including new titles for kids in the throes of Tutmania and adults looking for the latest scholarly work or a unique gift at the holiday sale.Read More
	CARLOS MUSEUM MEMBERS Thank you very much to all of those who have become new members, or those who have renewed between July 1 and September 30, 2008. We greatly appreciate your support and look forward to seeing you at the Museum for years to come.Read More
	Scripture for the Eyes: Bible Illustration in Netherlandish Prints of the Sixteenth Century On view at the Carlos Museum from October 17, 2008 to January 24, 2010, Scripture for the Eyes is currently at the Museum of Biblical Art.