WHERE ART HAPPENS
James & Meryl Hearst Center for the Arts 304 West Seerley Boulevard Cedar Falls, Iowa 50613
www.thehearst.org 319.273.8641 Gallery Hours Monday: Tuesday & Thursday: Wednesday & Friday: Saturday & Sunday:
Nonprofit Organization U.S. Postage PAID Cedar Falls, Iowa Permit No. 417
Closed 10 am–9 pm 10 am–5 pm 1–4 pm
Hearst Center for the Arts is part of the Department of Municipal Operations & Programs, City of Cedar Falls.
The Hearst Center’s 2016 classroom renovations were made possible in part by grants from the Black Hawk County Gaming Association, the Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa, and the Iowa Arts Council, with additional funds from Thursday Painters and donors to the 2015 and 2016 Annual Campaigns.
FALL ‘17
WHERE ART HAPPENS
YOUTH CLASSES
Students must reach the minimum age requirement before or during the program. Questions may be directed to the Education Coordinator.
YOUTH MISCELLANEOUS Independent Study Ceramics Studio Passes
Independent study includes access to clay studio, firing, and use of glazes. Clay must be purchased Tantalizing Textiles: Sew, Glue, Design (in addition to the pass) from the Hearst Center (ages 8–12) In this class you will design projects with a variety at $25/25lbs. Open studio time is available when the studio is not being used for scheduled of textiles, including making your own “buddy,” classes. For more information, stop by the front designing a wall hanging & creating your own desk for a handout regarding our ceramic labs or costume. No class October 14.* call the Hearst at 319.273.8641. Time: 1–3 pm
Location: Round Classrooms Girls Scouts / Boy Scouts Workshop Instructor: Nancy Neesen Fee: $27 ($24) Limit: 12 students Hearst Center instructors are often available to assist Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts in meeting art badge requirements with themed workshops. Intro to Anime Drawing (ages 10–16) Wednesdays, Sept. 6–Dec. 13 Although badges are not sold or distributed by the Capture the action, emotion & drama of Hearst Center, troops can meet the requirements Messy Mornings (age 3–6 years old) Anime characters while learning the basics for their badges during a fun and creative Children explore a wide variety of materials of this unique style. afternoon for just $8 per Scout. The minimum through creative and delightfully messy projects. Time: 3–5 p.m. requirement of Scouts per workshop is eight and A parent or caregiver must accompany the Location: McElroy Classroom the maximum is 25 Scouts. Troops may combine participating child. Younger siblings are welcome. Instructor: Callie Paar Time: 10–11 am (No class on Nov. 22) Fee: $30 ($27) Limit: 12 students to reach the minimum requirement. Call to set up a private art workshop. Location: Rownd Classrooms Fee: $5/session Limit: 20 students Ask for Many Messy Morning, all 14 sessions for Birthday Party Packages $65 ($60). Requests for special Messy Morning Pick one of our birthday themes—Art Adventure, sessions for groups and friends are encouraged. Garden Party (seasonal), Playing with Clay, Call the Education Coordinator at 319.268.5504 Hawaiian Beach Party—and celebrate your big for more information. day at the Hearst Center for the Arts! Parties are scheduled on Saturday and Sunday afternoons from 1:30–3:30 pm. Themes and art activities Saturdays, Sept. 23–Oct. 28 are designed for children ages 3–12. Cost is “DoodleSplats”: Print, Paint, and Sketch $140 for up to 15 participating guests; Explore drawing, painting, and printing skills additional guests may be added at $8 each through a variety of wildly colorful age-appropriate for up to 25 participating guests. At least one projects. Students’ fun, creative, and supervising adult for every 8 party guest is Art Day Away (ages K–6); Sept. 15 collaborative works of art are available required. Call for more information and/or to Explore a variety of materials and interesting to take home by the end of 6 weeks. set up a private birthday party package. art activities in these fun, single-day camps Times: (Ages 10–12) 9–9:50 am help on public schools’ professional development (Ages 4–5) 10–10:50 am Face Painting and Outreach Activities day. Painting, drawing, printing, ceramics, and (Ages 6–9) 11–11:50 am more are explored throughout this day-long event. Hearst Center instructors are available to do Location: Rownd Classroom face painting and art activities for community Fee: $30 ($27) Limit: 12 students Student art is ready to take home at the end of the day. Snacks are provided; campers bring their and corporate events. Call for more information. Prices vary and are dependent on types of “Muddy Makers”: Ceramics own lunch. activities and number of participants. Students gain and grow in their understanding of Time: 9 am–4 pm ceramics tools and materials through guided play Fee: $35 ($31.50) Field Trips and Tours in clay. Each class works through exciting projects Intro to Jewelry: Pendants, Beads & Jewels The Hearst Center welcomes educational field resulting in unique 3D creations. trips and tours! Trips and tours can be customized (ages 5–10); Saturdays, Nov. 11, 18, 25 Times: (Ages 6–9) 9–9:50 am to include art activities, time in the galleries, and Learn the basics to make your own jewelry! (Ages 10–12) 10–10:50 am time in the sculpture garden (weather permitting). Everything from beading your own bracelets, (Ages 4–5) 11–11:50 am Call to set up a field trip or tour. Prices dependent designing your own ceramic pendant, as well Location: Adams Ceramics Lab on types of activities and number of participants. Fee: $30 ($27) + $7 clay lab fee Limit: 8 students as wrapping “jewels” will be explored. Time: 1:30–3 pm “Show Stoppin”: Drama, Movement, Location: Rownd I Classroom and Performance Instructor: Hearst Staff Discover the many aspects of drama, movement, Fee: $30 ($27) and performance through group activities Family Holiday Ornament Workshop; Dec. 3 and projects. Enchanting stories, characters, Design unique ceramic ornaments hand-made costumes, and more are explored according by your whole family! Various shapes & glazes to age. The final class day is dedicated to will provide for a fun holiday activity. Creates great performances in Mae Latta Hall at 9:30, gifts too! Participants will be able to pick up their 10:30, and 11:30 am. work the next week. Time: (Ages 4–5) 9–9:50 a.m. Time: 1:30–3:30 pm (Ages 6–9) 10–10:50 a.m. Location: Adams Ceramic Lab (Ages 10–12) 11–11:50 a.m. Instructor: Hearst Staff Location: McElroy Classroom $10 ($8) per person Fee: $30 ($27) Limit: 12 students Fee:
YOUTH WORKSHOPS
ADULT CLASSES
ADULT WORKSHOPS
Students ages 16+ qualify for adult classes.
Nature Photography Workshop
Just in time for beautiful fall colors and wildlife! Learn the basic camera settings and composition Appreciate the Impressionists that are used in nature photography. Starting In this class you will learn about the Impressionist each class, you will learn about camera controls movement of 19th Century Europe. Through and composition, the second half of the class lecture, paired with pictures and video, learn focuses on taking photographs in the sculpture about the artists and styles of this era. Bring a garden and in the UNI prairie area. Must have a friend and learn about this exciting movement! digital camera that has manual settings (no cell Time: 6–8 pm phones please). Please note the camera make, Location: Mae Latta Hall model, CF card type, and any camera accessories Instructor: Steven Labadessa you would like to learn about when you register. Fee: $45 ($40.50) Limit: 15 students This workshop is best suited for beginner or low intermediate photography students. Bring your camera and manual to each class. Dates: Sundays, October 1, 8, 15 Time: 1:30–3:30 pm Location: McElroy Classroom Instructor: Sheri Huber-Otting Fee: $45 ($40.50)
Tuesdays, Sept. 19–Oct. 24
Raku
Raku is finding happiness in life’s accidents, translating to ease and comfort. In raku firing, all of nature’s elements are used—earth, fire, air, and water. Take part in this exciting process; you never know what you will get! Time: 6–8 pm Location: Adams Ceramic Lab Instructor: Ceramic Lab Tech Fee: $45 ($40.50) + $25 clay Limit: 6 students
Art Journaling
Art Portfolio Preparation
Perfect for recent high school graduates! Be a step ahead of everyone else. Have your portfolio reviewed & strengthened to be prepared for college! Students should bring at least 10 separate art pieces to show of varying mediums and an artist statement about their work. Date: Sunday, October 8 Time: 1:30–3:30 pm Location: Mae Latta Hall Instructor: Steven Labadessa Fee: $20
This class will guide students to create their own hand-made journal; combining words and images. All skill levels are welcome. Every class is a new experience! The skills learned in this workshop can be used to make journals, guest books, sketch books, and other bodies of work. Have fun making a piece of art that can travel with you! Time: 1–3 pm Learn to Watercolor with David Prehm Location: McElroy Classroom Learn from the master! In this workshop, advance Instructor: Ann Reneé Lighter your water coloring skills! Learn different Fee: $45 ($40.50) Limit: 10 students techniques, compositions, and styles of water color. David Prehm is a seasoned exhibitor of Thursdays, Sept. 21–Oct. 26 his works, as well as a retired teacher from Intro to Drawing New Hampton, IA. A materials list will be Learn the basics to drawing. Experiment with provided by instructor at Hearst front desk. form, shading, perspective, and subject matter. For intermediate to advanced painters. This class is perfect for the beginning or Date: Wednesday, October 18 intermediate drawing student looking to learn Time: 9 am–12 pm new skills. Location: McElroy Classroom Time: 6–8 pm Instructor: David Prehm Location: McElroy Classroom Fee: $50 + materials Instructor: Merle Poland Fee: $45 ($40.50) Limit: 12 students Linoleum Block Print Workshop Show off your own personalized holiday cards! Hand Building—Ceramics Learn to make your own prints by using the Learn skills and techniques to create abstract reduction method, in which parts of the block are and/or anatomical ceramic forms. The focus carved away for the ink. The instructor will guide will be on the processes used to create a variety individuals and demonstrate how to transfer the of pieces. This studio class is best suited for design to the block, carve the block, and the beginners and intermediate students although printing process. Tools/materials are supplied. all levels are welcome. Dates: Saturdays, November 11, 18, 25 Time: 6:30–8:30 pm Time: 1–3 pm Location: Adams Ceramic Lab Location: Rownd II Classroom Instructor: Ceramic Lab Tech Instructor: Merle Poland $45 ($41.50) Fee: $45 ($40.50) Limit: 8 students Fee:
EXHIBITS
Programming a Course
On view through 20 SEPT 2017: Picturing A Book: Original Book Illustrations by Nancy Price
Have an idea for a class, workshop, event, or course that could be brought to the Hearst Center? We would love to hear them! Stop by the Hearst Center front desk or contact the Education Coordinator at 319.268.5504 if you would like to teach or are interested in taking a class in a specific area of art.
On view through 24 SEPT 2017: Kim Behm & Family 06 OCT–26 NOV 2017: NEXT YEAR: Original Book Illustrations by Gary Kelley
REGISTRATION GUIDELINES To Register:
You may call our front desk at 319.273.8641 or visit the Hearst Center to register in person during our operating hours. To register online you must visit the Hearst Center to set up an account; then you can manage all your registrations online.
Opening Reception: October 6 • 5:30–7 pm
06 OCT–26 NOV 2017: Dorothea Lange’s America
Opening Reception: October 6 • 5:30–7 pm
Age Requirements: Students must reach the age requirement for each program before or during the program. Questions may be directed to the Education Coordinator at 319.268.5504.
EVENTS Hartman Artist-in-Residence Sept. 23 Malin Palani Talk
Collecting Artwork: Student artwork can be picked up for a full four weeks following the last day of class. Artwork left at the Hearst Center more than four weeks after the class ends will be recycled.
Larry Baker Book Reading Oct. 19 7 pm
Film Series
Cancellations:
Tuesdays at 7 pm. Sponsored by Far Reach. Oct. 3 The Dust Bowl: A Film by Ken Burns, Part 1 (2012, documentary) Oct. 5 Inherit the Wind (1960, unrated) Oct. 10 The Dust Bowl: A Film by Ken Burns, Part 2 Oct. 12 O Brother, Where Art Thou (2000,m PG-13) Oct. 17 The Dust Bowl: A Film by Ken Burns, Part 3 Oct. 19 The Grapes of Wrath (1940, unrated) Oct. 24 The Dust Bowl: A Film by Ken Burns, Part 4 Oct. 31 Maynard Dixon, Art & Spirit, Narrated by Diane Keaton (2008, documentary)
Red Herring Theatre
Nov. 2 “Rabbit Hole” directed by Charles Stilwill, 7 pm
Final Thursday Reading Series
Open Mic Sign Up: 7 pm, Featured Author: 8 pm Aug. 31 Patricia O’Donnell Sept. 28 Vince Gotera Oct. 26 Crystal Gibbons Nov. 30 Brooke Wonders
Cedar Valley Chamber Music: Bel Canto Holiday Concert Dec. 10 2 p.m.
GIFT SHOP
Don’t wait! We encourage you to register yourself and your family early to ensure a reservation in classes and workshops. Programs not meeting the minimum requirement one week before the start date are subject to cancellation and registered participants are notified.
Find handmade artwork such as pottery, jewelry, cards, books, and more on display by local artists. For more information about the gift shop, contact Abby Haigh at 319-268-5508. Unless otherwise indicated, minimum enrollment
ROOM RENTAL The Hearst Center can accommodate groups up to 150 people for meetings, private functions, or special programs. Hearst Reading Room Rental Fee: $15/hr Capacity: 8–10 Mae Latta Hall Rental Fee: $30/hr Capacity: 120 auditorium seating, 140 standing Nancy Price Meeting Room Rental Fee: $15/hr Capacity: 10–12 Rownd Classrooms I or II Rental Fee: $25/hr, $40/hr for both Capacity: 30 seated, 50 standing R.J. McElroy Classroom Rental Fee: $25/hr Capacity: 36 at tables, 45 on chairs, 65 standing Corning Patio Rental Fee: $35/hr, $15/hr if rented in addition to a classroom Capacity: 35 seated, 65 standing
for children’s classes is three and the minimum enrollment for adults’ classes is five. Registration for a program is accepted until the day that program begins if it is not cancelled. If you must cancel or change your registration: • Please call the front desk at 319.273.8641. • A handling fee of $10 for all refunds applies. • No fee is charged if a course is canceled by the Hearst Center due to low enrollment. • No fee is charged if a participant transfers to another class when the request is made at least seven days before the class begins. • A 50% refund is issued for cancellations made between one and six days before the course begins. • Students do not receive a refund if they cancel or change on the day the course starts or after it begins.
Questions, comments, concerns? The Hearst values your input as we strive to offer you and your family a wide variety of artistic opportunities. Participants of all ages are encouraged to complete Hearst Center evaluations available at the front desk or online at www.thehearst.org/survey.html.