James Monroe Hewlett – Architect, Muralist, Designer

Exhibit on display from April 1 st through December 3rd

Explore the artistic genius of Rock Hall’s own James Monroe Hewlett (1868-1941).

From murals to Gilded Age mansions, to the ceiling decoration of Grand Central

Station, James Monroe Hewlett was at the center of the social and artistic world in

New York City. He was an architect, muralist, set designer, decorative artist, creator

of pageants, art instructor and served as Director of the American Academy in Rome

from 1932-1935. Free.