WHERE ART HAPPENS
James & Meryl Hearst Center for the Arts 304 West Seerley Boulevard Cedar Falls, Iowa 50613
Nonprofit Organization U.S. Postage PAID Cedar Falls, Iowa Permit No. 417
www.thehearst.org 319.273.8641 Gallery Hours Monday: Tuesday & Thursday: Wednesday & Friday: Saturday & Sunday:
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.
James & Meryl HEARST
sUMMER
CENTER FOR THE ARTS
2017
YOUTH SUMMER CLASSES CAMP CREATIVITY (AGE 3–4, PRESCHOOL) The Hearst introduces preschoolers to a wide variety of art mediums in these five-day camps. Little artists explore painting, drawing, and sculpting with additional time set aside for a snack, story, and a short recess. Lessons and activities coincide with the assigned theme for each week. Dates: Monday, June 12–Friday, June 16: Paints, Prints, and Patterns Monday, July 10–Friday, July 14: Nature & Animals Monday, July 31–Friday, August 4: Around the World Time: Morning option: 10–11:30 am OR Afternoon option: 2–3:30 pm Location: Rownd I & II Classrooms Fee: $40 ($36) per week • Limit 12 CAMP DISCOVERY (AGE 5–8, GRADES K–3*) Time: Group A: 9 am–noon** Group B: 1–4 pm** Location: Rownd I Classroom Fee: $65 ($54) per week • Limit 12 * Students must have completed one of these grades during the spring 2017 school year. ** Students may register in both Group A and Group B for a total of $130 ($117) per week. CAMP EXPLORATION (AGE 9–12, GRADES 4–6*) Time: Group A: 9 am–noon** Group B: 1–4 pm** Location: Rownd II Classroom Fee: $65 ($54) per week • Limit 12 * Students must have completed one of these grades during the spring 2017 school year. ** Students may register in both Group A and Group B for a total of $130 ($117) per week. “BIG JUNK”: REUSE AND RECYCLE Monday, June 19–Friday, June 23 Students are encouraged to “think BIG” in this camp dedicated to repurposing used materials. Formal art concepts such as texture, shape, space, and design are learned through imaginative art projects. Our classrooms evolve into a frenzy of creativity during this week-long camp for artists who will stop at nothing to make amazing works of art. SHOWSTOPPIN: PUPPETS, PRESENTATION, AND DRAMA FEATURING EULENSPIEGEL PUPPETS! Monday, June 26–Friday, June 30 Students learn to use their body and props as instruments of storytelling in this fun and active week of camp! Students are encouraged to use their imaginations to explore the depths of characters, recreate classic tales, and tell a story. Final performances will be held at the Hearst in Mae Latta Hall on the last day of camp—Friday, June 30.
DOODLESPLATS: PAINTS, PRINTS, AND PATTERNS Monday, July 17–Friday, July 21 What is art if not a bit messy? This camp breaks down the confines of cleanliness and encourages students to doodle, dot, splish, and splash through colorful activities. While younger students explore painting and print-making, the older students study patterns in art through mixed media projects. Students are encouraged to bring a friend and dress for mess! AROUND THE WORLD: WORLD-WIDE EXPLORATION THROUGH ART Monday, July 24–Friday, July 28 Buckle your seat-belts and grab your sketchbook—it’s time for an artistic adventure! Students learn about different art forms from around the globe through fascinating lessons and activities; from African masks to Chinese watercolor paintings, Native American beading patterns to European sculpture. This eye-opening week of camp leaves students with a greater knowledge of world-wide artistic practices. NATURE AND ANIMALS: ART AND THE GREAT OUTDOORS Monday, August 7–Friday, August 11 Celebrate the great outdoors through art! This camp has students incorporate pieces of nature and their surroundings to make a variety of artistic work. Younger students will focus on creating crafts and prints while older students will get to try out aspects of eco-printing. OUT OF THIS WORLD: SPACE AND ART Monday, August 14–Friday, August 18 Get ready to blast off for a fun week of art! In this new art camp students create projects related to space exploration and take a look at how artists use art to explain the topic of space travel. Older students learn how spacial concepts are incorporated into different works of art while younger students work to create their own space stations. EULENSPIEGEL PUPPETS RESIDENCY: FIVE SUNS OF THE AZTECS Rehearse, perform, and take part in workshops with Eulenspiegel puppeteers! Five Suns of the Aztecs is a bilingual show based on Aztec creation myths. It uses beautifully painted articulated flat figures, flowing silk, and live music to tell dramatic stories about the creation of the world: the sun, mountains, rivers, rain, flowers, and creatures. The Aztec gods Quetzlcoatl and Tezcatlipoca discover that everything goes smoothly when they work together instead of competing. Residency Dates: Wednesday, June 28–Friday, June 30 Performance Date: Friday, June 30 Rehearsal Time: TBD Workshop Time: TBD Fee: TBD
YOUTH MISCELLANEOUS GIRLS SCOUTS / BOY SCOUTS WORKSHOP Hearst Center instructors are often available to assist Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts in meeting art badge requirements with themed workshops. Although badges are not sold or distributed by the Hearst Center, troops can meet the requirements for their badges during a fun and creative afternoon for just $8 per Scout. The minimum requirement of Scouts per workshop is 8 and the maximum is 25 Scouts. Troops may combine to reach the minimum requirement. To set up a private art workshop, contact the Hearst Center Education Coordinator at 319.268.5504. INDEPENDENT STUDY CERAMICS STUDIO PASSES Independent study includes access to clay studio, firing, and use of glazes. Clay must be purchased (in addition to the pass) from the Hearst Center at $25/25lbs. Open studio time is available when the studio is not being used for scheduled classes. For more information, stop by the Front Desk at the Hearst Center for a handout regarding our ceramic labs or call the Hearst at 319.273.8641. FIELD TRIPS AND TOURS The Hearst Center welcomes educational field trips and tours! Trips and tours can be customized to include art activities, time in the galleries, and time in the sculpture garden (weather permitting). To set up a field trip or tour, contact the Hearst Center Education Coordinator at 319.268.5504. Prices vary and are dependent on types of activities and number of participants. FACE PAINTING AND OUTREACH ACTIVITIES Hearst Center instructors are available to do face painting and art activities for community and corporate events. For more information contact the Hearst Center Education Coordinator at 319.268.5504. Prices vary and are dependent on types of activities and number of participants.
ADULT CLASSES
ADULT WORKSHOPS
WATERCOLOR PAINTING This colorful class is ideal for the beginner or intermediate student who wishes to gain a strong understanding of the watercolor painting process. Students can expect to learn about suitable painting materials, basic watercolor painting techniques, the fascinating relationships between colors, and more. Supply lists are available for students at the front desk before the first day of class. Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays, June 13–29 Time: 4–6 pm Location: McElroy Classroom Instructor: Merle Poland Fee: $45 ($40.50) Limit: 10
DIGITAL NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP Learn basic camera controls and composition that are used in nature photography. The start of each session will be about camera controls and composition while the second half of the class will focus on taking photographs in the sculpture garden and in the UNI prairie area. Must have a digital camera that has manual settings (no cell phones please). Please note the camera make, model, and CF card type as well as any camera accessories that you would like to learn about when you register. This workshop is best suited for beginner or low intermediate photography students. Bring your camera and the manual to each class. Dates: Sundays, July 9, 16, and 23 Time: 1:30–3:30 pm Location: Nancy Price Room (course will always start here), Hearst Sculpture Garden Instructor: Sheri Huber-Otting Fee: $45 ($40.50) Limit: 8
CLAY YOUR WAY This introductory-level class explores the fundamentals of hand-building and throwing on the pottery wheel. Demonstrations of various making and finishing techniques help students accomplish their creative ideas. Students may feel free to bring ideas and sketches to class and the use of open studio time outside of class is encouraged. Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays, June 13–29 Time: 6:30–8:30 pm Location: Johns Adams Ceramics Lab Instructor: Ceramics Lab Technician Fee: $50 ($45) + $25 lab fee Limit: 6 PAINT YOUR WAY Students of various skill levels grow in their understanding of basic acrylic painting techniques by working on projects of their choice under the direction of an experienced instructor. Instructors provide individualized guidance for each student’s particular interest in a casual and supportive studio atmosphere. A list of suggested supplies is available at the front desk prior to the first day of class. Dates: Thursdays, June 15–July 20 Instructor: Kim Blakesley Time: 12:30–2:30 pm, high inter./adv. painters Location: McElroy Classroom Fee: $45 ($40.50) Limit: 10 WHEEL THROWING I Develop and hone your basic skills of throwing pottery on the wheel to create personal items for daily use. Students can finish the class with cups, mugs, bowls, plates, and serving dishes. Demonstrations and discussions on form and functionality will take place throughout the class. Once the ware is finished with glaze it is suitable for use in the microwave, oven, and dishwasher. Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays, July 11–27 Time: 6:30–8:30 pm Location: Johns Adams Ceramics Lab Instructor: Ceramics Lab Technician Fee: $50 ($45) + $25 lab fee Limit: 6 STILL LIFE AND LANDSCAPE ACRYLIC PAINTING Students will learn and practice acrylic painting techniques used for still life and landscape painting. All ability levels welcome! Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays, July 11–27 Time: 6–8 pm Instructor: Steven Labadessa Location: McElroy Classroom Fee: $45 ($40.50) Limit: 12
CERAMICS STUDIO WORKSHOP Students will be able to work on the wheel and/or employ hand-building techniques under the guidance on an experienced instructor. Please indicate whether you are interested in working on the wheel or handbuilding techniques when registering. Use of the open studio time outside of class is encouraged. Dates: Sundays, August 6, 13, and 20 Time: 1:30–3:30 pm Location: John Adams Ceramics Lab Instructor: Ceramics Lab Technician Limit: 6 students Fee: $45 ($40.50) + $25 clay fee WATERCOLOR PORTRAIT PAINTING WORKSHOP Students will learn and practice techniques used for watercolor portrait painting. All ability levels welcome! Dates: Tuesdays, August 8, 15, and 22 Time: 1:30–3:30 pm Instructor: Steven Labadessa Location: McElroy Classroom Fee: $30 ($27) Limit: 12 LINOLEUM BLOCK PRINT WORKSHOP Learn how to design, carve, and print a linoleum block print in three or more colors during this three-week workshop. We will use the reduction method in which parts of the block will be carved away for each color. The instructor will demonstrate and guide individuals in how to transfer the design on the block, how to carve the block, and the printing process. Tools and materials will be supplied. Dates: Thursdays, August 10, 17, and 24 Times: 1:30–3:30 pm Instructor: Merle Poland Location: McElroy Classroom Fee: $45 ($40.50) Limit: 8 ECO-PRINTING WORKSHOP Students will gain an understanding of as well as get hands on experience using natural materials to transfer and dye onto fabric. This workshop is best suited for beginner or low intermediate students. Dates: Saturday, August 12 (rain date: Saturday, August 19) Time: 1:30–3:30 pm Location: Rownd II and Patio Instructor: Mary Reeves Fee: $20 Limit: 10
Exhibits
18 MAY–09 JUL 2017: First Fifty: Works by Cedar Valley Artists Opening Reception: Thursday, May 18 •5:30–7 pm Followed by a Hearst Art-House Concert at 7 pm by Society of Broken Souls. Both events are FREE and open to the public. Artists are invited to participate in this salon style exhibition. The first fifty artists to deliver one, ready-tohang work of art to the Hearst Center when doors open at 9 am on Thursday, May 11 will be included. 18 MAY–25 JUN 2017: Works by Marjorie Nuhn Opening Reception: Saturday, June 10 •6–9 pm Energetic works in vivid watercolor by the late Cedar Falls artist Marjorie Nuhn are displayed. The Hearst Center’s collection of work by this independent woman artist was begun in 1989 by her brother Ferner Nuhn who gave 43 works to the newly formed James & Meryl Hearst Center for the Arts. The Hearsts themselves were collectors of Ms. Nuhn’s paintings and left the watercolor Sartori House to the citizens of Cedar Falls when they made their generous bequest of land, property, and funds in 1983.
Cedar Falls Authors Festival at the Hearst May 4 May 5 June 10 June 10 July 16
Eight Songs by Robert Waller: An Appreciation of His Music & Poetry Presented by Scott Cawelti, 7 pm Bridges of Madison County (1995, PG-13), 7 pm Followed by a panel discussion with Scott Cawelti, Grant Tracey, and Barbara Lounsberry at 9:30 pm Dedication of Authors Festival Sculpture by Hanna Seggerman Hearst Sculpture Garden, 2 pm Just Suppose: The Story of Iowa Novelist Ruth Suckow Presented by visiting authors Rebecca Christian and Lenore Howard, 7 pm Sleeping with the Enemy: Novel vs. Film Panel discussion by Grant Tracey, Greg Holt, and Barbara Lounsberry, 2 pm
Hearst Film Series
Tuesday at 7 pm. Sponsored by Far Reach. MAY—A Thing of Beauty May 2 Beauty & the Beast (1946, unrated) May 9 Stealing Beauty (1996, R) May 16 Dangerous Beauty (1998, R) May 23 American Beauty (1999, R) May 30 Stage Beauty (2004, R)
Lunchtime Concerts
The second Friday of each month (September–May) at noon. Listen to live music. Bring your lunch. Donations go to the UNI School of Music scholarship fund. 07 JUL–20 SEP 2017 Original Book Illustrations by Nancy Price Opening Reception: Panel discussion of Sleeping with the Enemy and reception 1–4 pm July 16 Best-selling author Nancy Price exhibits original illustrations she created for her books at the Hearst Center in conjunction with the Cedar Falls Authors Festival. 20 JUL–24 SEP 2017 Kim Behm & Family Opening Reception: Friday, July 21 from 5:30–7 pm
May 5 May 12
Book Signing May 11
Author Robert Wolf will discuss and sign his book Building the Agricultural City: A Handbook for Rural Renewal. 7pm
Hearst Art-House Concert
06 OCT–30 NOV 2017 NEXT YEAR: Hope in the Dust: May 18 Original Book Illustrations by Gary Kelley Opening Reception: Friday, October 6 from 5:30–7 pm Original illustrations by Gary Kelley for the book NEXT YEAR: Hope in the Dust written by Ruth Vander Zee and published by Creative Editions. 06 OCT–30 NOV 2017 Dorothea Lange’s America Opening Reception: Friday, October 6 from 5:30–7 pm This is a focused exhibition of original lifetime prints by the legendary documentary photographer Dorothea Lange. Highlighting this show are oversized exhibition prints of her seminal portraits from the Great Depression, including White Angel Breadline, Migratory Farm Worker, and, most famously, Migrant Mother— an emblematic picture that came to personify pride and resilience in the face of abject poverty in 1930s America.
Pianists Angelle Waltz’s and Sara and Nathan Hoy NAMTA Presents “My Favorite Music”
Society of Broken Souls, Folk Noir singer/ songwriter duo Dennis James and Lauryn Schapter, 7 pm
Programming a Course 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.
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.
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.
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.
Cancellations: 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. Unless otherwise indicated, minimum enrollment 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.
Movies Under the Moon
Free family-friendly films at dusk in Overman Park, following live music beginning at 6:30 pm. June 2 Big Hero 6 (2014) June 16 Rio (2011) July 7 Mannequin (1987) July 21 Trolls (2016) August 4 Firehouse Dog (2007) August 18 Karate Kid (1984)
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.