CURRENT + UPCOMING EXHIBITS
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Experiencenter: Decked Out! Opening May 10 Isabella Kirkland: Stilled Life February 22 - May 18
PRIME TIME PARTY RENTAL SERIES
Dayton Celebrates Glass: Chihuly and Beyond July 12 - September 28
Prime Time Prom, May 30 Around the World Party, November 21
SAVE THE DATE
Deco Japan November 15 - January 25, 2015
Art Ball, June 14 Oktoberfest, September 26, 27 & 28
SUMMER 2014
DAYTON CELEBRATES
GLASS:
CHIHULY AND BEYOND
FROM THE DIRECTOR It’s hard to believe we are already approaching the mid-point of 2014, with summer just around the corner. Art Ball is nearly here, and in no time we’ll be looking ahead to fall and Oktoberfest. Only a few short weeks ago, it seemed like winter would never end! The harsh winter weather of January and February – heavy snows and extended periods of sub-zero temperatures – presented many challenges for our facilities team, who did an outstanding job of maintaining the building and grounds. Even in normal weather conditions, maintaining and operating our historic buildings is a difficult and expensive proposition. Did you know that, on average, it costs $12,000 per day just to operate The DAI’s buildings? We’re very excited to announce that, as this issue went to press, Ohio Governor John Kasich signed the State Capital Appropriations Bill which included nearly $2.2M for The DAI to help fund extensive renovation projects at the museum. The legislative delegation from the Miami Valley region is to be commended for their bipartisan support and advocacy for the funding. It will help create efficiencies that will make The DAI’s historic building more accessible and financially sustainable. The building requires work on its HVAC systems; ingress and egress points; and support systems for technology that will make it accessible and relevant to the next generation. Permanent capital improvements will address deferred maintenance, and energy efficiency measures will be completed. These changes will help the museum continue to draw audience that will support economic vitality and a high quality of life in the region.
At our recent Annual Meeting (which had to be rescheduled due to that nasty winter weather!), we released our 2013 Community Report, highlighting last year’s accomplishments. I’m pleased to report that the museum ended 2013 with a positive cash flow. We still have much work to do but have made great progress, thanks to our talented team. I encourage everyone to download and read the Community Report, which is available on our website. You still have time to see our Spring special exhibition, Isabella Kirkland: Stilled Life, which is on view through May 18. If you haven’t yet seen the wonderful, intricate paintings of Isabella Kirkland, don’t let this opportunity slip away. The exhibition was organized by our Curator of Collections, Aimee Marcereau DeGalan, and not only is it the first comprehensive retrospective of Kirkland’s work, but Dayton is also the only place you will be able to see it! Also as this issue went to press, we were saddened to hear of the passing of Ann Deeter, at the age of 104. Ann, who first came to DAI as a student in 1932, was the longtime registrar of the School of The Dayton Art Institute and touched many lives during several decades at the museum. We send our condolences to her family and many friends. Look for a memorial feature about Ann in our next issue. Thank you again for your continued support of The Dayton Art Institute, and I look forward to seeing all of you at your museum this summer. Best regards,
Michael R. Roediger, MSLD Director and CEO
LEADERSHIP TEAM Jane A. Black, Director of Engagement Dave Stacy, Chief Financial Officer Aimee Marcereau DeGalan, Curator of Collections and Exhibitions Alexis Larsen, External Affairs Director Monica Walker, Human Resource and Volunteer Services Director
BOARD OF TRUSTEES Bear Monita, Chairman Partner LWC Incorporated Edward J. Blake, Vice Chairman CEO, MV Commercial Group CFO, Miller-Valentine Group Thomas A. Compton, Treasurer Chairman Precision Strip, Inc. Julie Liss-Katz, Secretary Director, Public Affairs Premier Health Partners James F. Dicke, II * (Chairman Emeritus) Chairman/CEO Crown Equipment Corporation *Denotes Ex-officio
TRUSTEES Tracy Bieser Community Volunteer Dawn M. Conway, Esq. Chief Operating Officer Cision US, Inc. Deborah A. Feldman President & CEO Dayton Children’s Hospital Neil Freund Partner Freund, Freeze & Arnold Richard Haas President Grandview Medical Center
Richard “Rip” Hale Managing Director Wealth Management Morgan Stanley Wealth Management Phil Herrington CEO DPL, Inc. Pamela P. Houk Exhibit & Museum Education Consultant Sharon D. Howard Ohio Arts Council Board Representative Bill Lukens Chairman & CEO Stillwater Technologies, Inc.
Mark Manuel VP Development & Information Services Crown Equipment Corporation Amos L. Otis President & CEO SoBran, Inc. Erin Paulson Founding Principal The Paulson Collective
EX-OFFICO Montgomery County Commissioner Representative Jenny Cross, Docent Chair Community Volunteer Mark Keeton, Associate Board President Director of Marketing Standard Register
Robert Nevin, Endowment Committee Chairman Retired President Larry Post Senior Vice President, Market Executive Reynolds & Reynolds Automotive Group PNC Wealth Management Mimi Rose Community Volunteer
Ramona Vikan, Leadership Dayton Representative TACG
Sally A. Struthers, Ph. D. Professor, Art Department Sinclair Community College
The Honorable Nan Whaley Mayor, City of Dayton
Art Changes Lives Live it
Art Ball, presented by PNC, is just a few weeks away, but there’s still time to take part in this year’s Flight of Fancy, on Saturday, June 14. Art Ball Chairs Tamera Geesling and Thomas Roehrig selected Seth Velsey’s Art Deco-themed sculpture Flight as the centerpiece for the elegant evening. “We have always considered the building to be a work of art in itself, so as we started looking at pieces for Art Ball, we were hoping to find a piece that was created in the same era and with a Dayton connection,” said Tom. “Something to complement the building’s beauty and give a nod to its rich history.” “Flight was a natural fit,” shared Tamera. “Standing over six-and-a-half feet tall, the plaster and aluminum leaf model was a proposed commission for Wright Field in Dayton, and the artist served as an instructor at the School of The Dayton Art Institute. When we first saw the piece in storage, we knew immediately that we wanted to share her with the entire community. Bold, yet elegant,
the piece is the perfect inspiration for Art Ball.” An expanded VIP Cocktail Hour returns this year, offering early entry to the event for a private reception, with high-end wines and hors d’oeuvres, and a special art viewing. Art Ball is a major fundraising event for the museum, and a key to that effort is the Grand Draw Raffle. Only 600 tickets will be sold for $100 each, with the chance to win one of 100 fabulous prize packages, including jewelry, travel, dining, entertainment and much more. Even if you aren’t able to attend Art Ball, you can still take part in the Grand Draw Raffle – winners need not be present to win. Call the museum or visit our website to purchase tickets. To make Art Ball reservations, go to daytonartinstitute.org/artball or contact Elaine Gounaris, egounaris@daytonart.org or 937-512-0153. Tickets start at $275 each; VIP upgrade is an additional $50 per person. See you there!
ART BALL SPONSORS Presenting Sponsor PNC Benefactor Sponsor of the Shaw Gothic Cloister The Cornell/Nicholson Team at UBS Financial Services Benefactor Sponsor of the VIP Lounge Heidelberg Distributing Company Benefactor Sponsor of The Moonlight Lounge Dayton Superior Corporation Patron Sponsors Bonbright Distributors Furst Florist and Greenhouses James Free Jewelers-The Official Jeweler of The Dayton Art Institute Oregon Printing Pickrel, Schaeffer & Ebeling Co. LPA Prime Time Party Rental Supporting Sponsors Burke Orthodontics Cirrus Consulting The Dayton Racquet Club Lexus of Dayton LWC Incorporated Additional Support from: Arrow Wine & Spirits Enterprise Roofing
Flight of Fancy
The most elegant night of the year is right around the corner. Mark your calendar for this year’s Art Ball at The Dayton Art Institute!
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ART BALL 2014: TAKE A FLIGHT OF FANCY AT THE DAYTON ART INSTITUTE
SUPPORT: THERE ARE MANY WAYS TO HELP YOUR DAI! The Dayton Art Institute could not do everything it does without the support of its many members, donors, sponsors and volunteers. Did you know, for instance, that it costs nearly $12,000 per day just to operate The DAI’s buildings?
your preferred nonprofit: enroll online at www.kroger.com/communityrewards (ID #83303) and www.dorothylane.com/ goodneighbor (ID #236).
connects you to specific arts and cultural projects in need of funding. The DAI has posted a project to the site, seeking funding to modernize our Guest Services Desk. Go to power2give.org/daytonregion to find & contribute to our project.
Combined Federal Campaign & Matching Gifts from Employers Federal employees may make contributions to the museum via payroll deduction through the Combined Federal Campaign (ID #29076 for The DAI). In addition, many companies offer matching gift programs if you make a contribution to our Annual Fund; check with your employer and include the applicable matching gift paperwork when making a donation.
Volunteering Gifts of time are important to The DAI as well! Each year, our volunteers contribute more than 11,000 hours to the museum.
power2give.org The DAI is excited to take part in Culture Works’ new power2give.org project for the Dayton Region, an online marketplace that
Thank you for your continued support, and remember the words of Winston Churchill: “We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give.”
Purchasing a museum membership or making a gift to our Annual Fund are the most prominent ways to support your Dayton Art Institute, but there are many other ways you can make a positive difference.
Shopping Rewards Programs Do you shop at Kroger or Dorothy Lane Market? Kroger’s Community Rewards program and DLM’s Good Neighbor program will make contributions to the museum when you enroll and use each store’s shopping card for purchases. Be sure to designate The DAI as
Individuals and businesses can also support the museum through our Jefferson Patterson Society, estate gifts, corporate membership and sponsorships. To learn more about supporting The DAI, visit www.daytonartinstitute.org/support.
DAI COMMUNITY REPORT AVAILABLE ONLINE Have you had a chance to see The Dayton Art Institute’s 2013 Community Report, released at our recent Annual Meeting in February? It was another exciting year at The DAI, with nearly 130,000 people visiting the museum, as well as many exciting, events, programs and partnerships. The Dayton Art Institute ended 2013 with a positive cashflow and had an economic impact of more than $7.4 million on the Dayton Metro Area. Download the Community Report at: daytonartinstitute.org/communityreport
DAI TO PARTICIPATE IN BLUE STAR MUSEUMS PROGRAM
The Dayton Art Institute will once again participate in the Blue Star Museums program, a collaboration among the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, the Department of Defense, and more than
2,000 museums in all 50 states, that offers free admission to the nation’s active duty military personnel, including National Guard and Reserve, and their families from Memorial Day through Labor Day each year.
Beyond, on view July 12 – September 28. In addition, The DAI will offer active duty military personnel and their families a $10 discount on the purchase of a new museum membership or membership renewal during the program.
During this year’s program, The DAI will offer free museum general admission to all active duty military personnel and their families, as well as discounted admission to the special exhibition Dayton Celebrates Glass: Chihuly and
For more information about Blue Star Museums, go to www.arts.gov/bluestarmuseums or www.daytonartinstitute.org/visit.
Art Changes Lives Live it
CELEBRATE THE ART OF BRUNCH FOR MOTHER’S DAY Celebrate the Art of Brunch at The Dayton Art Institute with a special Mother’s Day Brunch on Sunday, May 11. Enjoy a scrumptious brunch buffet in Leo Bistro, featuring fresh fruits, spring salads, flavorful meat and seafood choices, and mouth-watering desserts. A cash bar with wine, beer and specialty drinks will be available. The price for brunch is $30 per person members, $35 per person non-members, $20 for children ages 10 and under (tax included). There will
be seatings at 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. & 3:30 p.m. for the Mother’s Day Brunch. Space is limited for each seating; advance reservations must be made by visiting daytonartinstitute.org or calling 937-223-4ART (4278). Musica, Dayton’s Chamber Choir, will be celebrating Mother’s Day with a special concert at The DAI at 3:00 p.m. on May 11, entitled “Flowers for Mother.” Those attending the Art of Brunch may add the Musica concert for just $8 per person (regularly $15). For more information about the concert, visit musicadayton.org.
TRY SOMETHING DIFFERENT FOR YOUR NEXT PARTY! Team Building … Engagement Parties … Bridal Showers … or just getting together out of the office. Your group will have the opportunity to create art inspired by a piece in our collection. There are three projects to choose from: Fanciful Frames – See some of the elaborate frames in the museum’s European wing and create a gilded photo frame. Canvas Painting – Tour the galleries for inspiration, then paint your own masterpiece.
In addition to delicious foods and attentive service, The DAI’s Leo Bistro features artwork that offers insight into the visual culture of our city, our region and our world. We have exhibited individual artists and collaborations with schools and universities. This summer, we will join in a worldwide trend with #DAIselfie.
Washi WOW – Check out American Color Field paintings and create a washi tape artwork. COST: $18 per person with an 8 person minimum. All materials for your chosen activity are included in the cost of the project. Food and drinks are available, please call for catering options. To reserve your group event today, contact Donna Young, at dyoung@daytonart.org or 937-512-0152.
TAKE A TRIP DOWN MEMORY LANE AT THE PRIME TIME PROM Art Ball isn’t the only fancy party coming up in the next few weeks. Our Prime Time Party Rental Series invites you to dress up and relive your high school glories (or create the prom experience you never had) at the Prime Time Prom on Friday, May 30, 7:00 – 11:00 p.m.
Parties: great food & drinks, music for dancing and a raffle with fantastic prizes. And of course it wouldn’t be a prom without an awesome theme and a prom king and queen! Watch daytonartinstitute.org/primetime for more information, and visit our Pinterest page for costume ideas.
Go elegant or go garish, just make sure you go to this unforgettable grown-up prom! The Prime Time Prom will feature everything you’ve come to expect from our Prime Time
Remember – you can save $5 on tickets if you buy in advance. Be sure to also mark your calendars for the Around the World Party on November 21.
ONE SWEET EVENT RETURNS TO THE MUSEUM STORE Attention shoppers: mark your calendars for May 1-3, when the three-day shopping extravaganza, One Sweet Event, returns to The Museum Store! One Sweet Event will feature specials sales and discounts for museum members, featured items, and a one-of-a-kind gift basket raffle. Rachel Goetz and other local artists will also be featured each day. It’s
LEO BISTRO FEATURED ART: CELEBRATING THE SELFIE
the perfect time to find that unique Mother’s Day gift! Watch our website and sign up for our eNewsletter to make certain you get the latest updates about this fantastic shopping event. Be sure to also like us on Facebook and follow our Museum Store board on Pinterest for more about the sale!
When selfie – a smartphone selfportrait intended to be uploaded to social media – was named Oxford Dictionaries’ word of the year for 2013, our Multimedia Designer, Alexis Brown, and Museum Educator, Alexandra Otte, suggested we mount a selfies-at-themuseum show, featuring staff members with their favorite pieces of art. Running through August 17, the show will be everchanging, as staff members submit new selfies. We invite you to participate in #DAIselfie, too! Post your images to The DAI’s Facebook page, or to Twitter and Instagram with the hashtag #DAIselfie, and Alex and Alexis may choose your image to exhibit. Just remember the rules … no flash photography and no touching the art (keep an arm’s length distance). And smile!
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EXPERIENCENTER GETS DECKED OUT!
JENNIFER FARRINGTON SELECTED AS HOUK AWARD WINNER
Each spring, a new theme emerges in The DAI’s Experiencenter, which was the nation’s first interactive, intergenerational museum gallery. This year, we will explore the art and culture of body adornment, jewelry and costume.
Jennifer Farrington has been selected as the recipient of the 13th annual Pamela P. Houk Award for Excellence in Art Education. Jennifer is a dedicated community arts educator who successfully reaches children and families through her teaching at the Montessori School of Dayton, SPARK Art Studio and Oak Tree Corner.
Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 10, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m., for the opening reception of the new Decked Out! exhibition. Meet artists, talk with a costume designer, take part in an interactive performance by artist Laurana Wong, and create hands on crafts. Featured permanent collection objects in the exhibition include portraits, textiles, Asian belt buckles, Byzantine rings, African bracelets, European lace and Asian fans. Costumes from the Wright State Theatre Department will be displayed alongside artists’ installations and hands-on gallery activities for all ages, preschool to adult. BodyMod, designed by Dayton Early College Academy students, will connect visitors to the fascinating history of make-up, tattooing and body shaping. Young learners will delight in puppets, books about dress, manipulatives and a dress-up chest of costumes.
zoetropes that animate silhouetted people transformed with clothing. It was created by Bridgette Bogle, who recently completed a commission for Dayton Children’s Hospital, and Francis Schanberger, a two-time Ohio Arts Council Individual Excellence Award winner. Adornments, by Migiwa Orimo, combines found objects, mirrors, small sculptures and drawings that playfully upend our ideas about personal embellishment. Orimo has received four OAC Individual Excellence Awards and a World Artist Residency at SPACES in Cleveland.
The William and Dorothy Yeck Family Foundation supports installations by regional artists in the Experiencenter. Full Circle: Tales of Transformation will feature audience-activated
The Experiencenter is a place to deepen your knowledge about the myriad forms of art and the wonder of the creative process.
EXPERIENCENTER SPONSORS Patron Sponsors The Frank M. Tait Foundation The William and Dorothy Yeck Family Foundation Supporting Sponsors Julian Lange Family Foundation Harry S. Price Jr. Family Fund of the Dayton Foundation SoBran Inc. Speedway LLC Barbara and Bill Zook Memorial Fund
Costa Rican and Tairona, Eagle Pendant mounted on a Tairona Carrion Effigy Necklace, c. 1000 – 1500, Gold, Carnelian, Height of Eagle Pendant: 2 1/4 inches, The Harold W. Shaw Collection, L8.2001.20
At the Montessori School of Dayton she successfully developed and implemented an arts education program. Jennifer sought to bring art to more children in the Miami Valley and subsequently created SPARK Art Studio. As Director of SPARK Art Studio, Jennifer sees herself as a facilitator, one who assists children in self expression and creative problem solving. Jennifer sets the stage for children to create meaning and art in their own way, while providing the tools and knowledge that feed their ability to be creative and critical thinkers. In particular, her work with Oak Tree Corner for Grieving Children is unique. At Oak Tree, she shares her talents with children who have experienced a deep loss through the death of a loved one. Through facilitating creative activities and art projects, Jennifer helps children and families explore their feelings in a safe and supportive environment. Her work at Oak Tree opens up a process for dialogue among children about their experiences with grief, an invaluable asset to the hundreds of children who have participated in the workshops at Oak Tree.
SUMMER ACTIVITIES AT THE MUSEUM Summer time is family time – there are many ways to enjoy quality time together at the museum. In addition to our Tiny Thursdays and Super Saturday Family Days, there are Gallery Hunts to complete; PNC “Passport to Kindergarten” backpacks to check out; and the free Museum Kidd’s Club. Just inquire at our Guest Services Desk.
stay all day. Seventh- through ninth-graders also enjoy a full day at the museum, while high-schoolers, eighth-twelfth grades, can sleep in or attend morning practice before coming for afternoon camps. An extra hour of extended care is available from 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. Fees range from $80/week for members to $165/week for non-members.
Also, don’t wait to sign up for our popular Summer Art Camps. Sessions run June 9 August 8. Mini Art Camps for Pre-K/K students are half-day morning sessions. First- through sixth-graders are divided into two sections and
Visit www.daytonartinstitute.org, or contact 937-512-0167 or aotte@daytonart.org for more information, and be sure to also see the programs section of this issue.
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ROBERT C. KOEPNICK: A DAYTON ARTIST IN FOCUS JULY 12 – SEPTEMBER 28, NORTH GALLERY, LOWER LEVEL
SPECIAL EXHIBITION PREVIEW: DECO JAPAN Mark your calendars for our Fall/Winter special exhibition, Deco Japan: Shaping Art and Culture, 1920 – 1945. The Dayton Art Institute is pleased to host the first exhibition held outside Tokyo dedicated to Japanese Art Deco. Deco Japan not only provides dramatic examples of the spectacular craftsmanship and sophisticated design long associated with Japan, but it also conveys the complex social and cultural tensions in Japan during that period. The nearly 200 works featured in this exhibition highlight the Levenson collection, the world’s premier collection of Japanese art in the Deco style. These pieces include spectacular examples of metalwork, ceramics, lacquer, glass, wood furniture, jewelry, textiles, graphic design on paper, painting and woodblock prints. For more about Deco Japan, go to the exhibitions section of our website.
As a companion to the Robert Koepnick retrospective exhibition, Art for Citizens and Celebrants: The Sculpture of Robert C. Koepnick, on view through September 7 at the University of Dayton library, The Dayton Art Institute is proud to present two signature sculptures by Koepnick from its own collection, along with support material generously lent by the University of Dayton archives and the artist’s son, John Koepnick. The exhibition
Robert C. Koepnick (American, 1907-1995), Huck Finn, c. 1930, Bronze, 28 3/4 x 22 1/2 x 22 inches, Gift of Mrs. Herbert Hook in memory of her brother Mr. William C. Sherman, 1949.4
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2014 YECK WINNERS Each year four college art students are selected as the recipients of the Yeck College Artist Fellowship. The four fellows work together to teach and mentor 12 select high school students in studio art. Simultaneously with their teaching, each Yeck College Artist Fellow develops a body of artwork that is displayed at the museum. The 2014 Yeck Fellows are: Arend Neyhouse, studying fine arts at Sinclair Community College with a focus on painting; Sarah Rodriguez, studying painting and printmaking at Wright State University; Jessica Williams, studying fine arts at Sinclair Community College with a focus on sculpture and painting; and Micah Zavacky, studying printmaking and painting at Wright State University. The 2014 Yeck College Artist Fellow Exhibition will be on view May 3 – September 14 in the South Extended Gallery. The opening reception for Yeck College Artist Fellow exhibition is May 22, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. Also on
Kobayakawa Kiyoshi, Tipsy (Horoyoi), (detail),1930, woodblock print
EXHIBITION SPONSORS Benefactor Sponsor: Premier Health Patron Sponsors: DP&L Foundation Emerson Climate Technologies Honda HORAN Toshiba International Foundation
With additional support from University of Dayton
illuminates the background, stylistic influences and sculptural processes involved in making The Dayton Art Institute’s Koepnick sculptures, Huck Finn, and the portrait bust of Louis J.P. Lott, architect and benefactor of the Lott Memorial Library at The Dayton Art Institute. The artist began conceptual drawings for the latter while still a student at the School of The Dayton Art Institute. The exhibition is curated by Pamela Houk.
May 22, Yeck High School Scholarship student art work will be displayed for friends, family and students to enjoy. Please join us for the reception and celebration of these young artists’ creative work. Our 2014 Yeck High School Scholarship recipients are: Tommy Ballard, Archbishop Altar High School; Elsie Bradley, Beavercreek High School; Emilie Frazier, Russia Local Schools; Samantha Hughes, Centerville High School; Blake Keith, Fairborn High School; Becca Knoop, Sidney High School; Aryn Landes, Dayton Christian High School; Alex Morningstar, Beavercreek High School; Rebekah Otto, Beavercreek High School; Monika Schilling, Dayton Christian High School; Abby Schmidt, Carroll High School; and Christine Tweddell, Lakota West High School.
Arend Neyhouse, 2014, Arend, (detail), Oil on canvas, 36 x 36 inches
The deadline to apply for the 2015 Yeck College Artist Fellowship is June 30, 2014. For submission guidelines please visit daytonartinstitute.org/yeck.
For more information, contact Grants and Educational Initiatives Coordinator Diane Stemper, at 937-512-0148 or dstemper@daytonart.org.
FORGED FROM NATURE: JEWELRY DESIGNS BY VIRGINIA BLAKENEY, EXTENDED UNTIL JULY 6 WITH NEW MATERIAL! SOUTH GALLERY, LOWER LEVEL Virginia V. Blakeney was a generous benefactor of The Dayton Art Institute and a noted jewelry designer who produced designs for Tiffany at the turn of the century. Although Blakeney studied jewelry making in France and Belgium, she lived in Dayton for most of her life
and created hand-crafted jewelry for many affluent Dayton families with tools she made herself. Her inspiration sprung from the natural world, and Forged from Nature presents a select grouping of her watercolor designs and jewelry from The DAI’s permanent collection.
Virginia V. Blakeney (American, 1878 – 1963), Design for a Necklace with Five Graduated Drops, c. 1910, Watercolor on Strathmore board, 9 1/2 x 7 7/8 inches, Bequest of the artist, 1963.136.24
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DAYTON CELEBRATES
GLASS: CHIHULY AND BEYOND
EXHIBITION SPONSORS Benefactor Sponsor The Berry Family Foundation Patron Sponsors Bob Ross Auto Group DP&L Foundation Macy’s Premier Health Supporting Sponsor Miller-Valentine Group Additional Support from Taft/ University of Dayton
EXHIBITION PREVIEWS Jefferson Patterson Society Reception & Preview with Special Guest Tom Hawk of Hawk Galleries, Columbus, OH Wednesday, July 9 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. DAYTON CELEBRATES GLASS: CHIHULY AND BEYOND JULY 12 - SEPTEMBER 28
individual artists to create glass in a new way and fostering the development of glass as a material for artistic exploration.
On the heels of the 50th anniversary of the studio glass movement in America in 2012, the special exhibition Dayton Celebrates Glass: Chihuly and Beyond showcases the Dayton Region’s love of studio glass, ranging from the early pioneers of the studio movement through today’s artistic innovators.
Aimed at demonstrating the enthusiasm, knowledge, and sensitivity a group of regional collectors and galleries have brought to a specialized but fertile field of artistic expression, Dayton Celebrates Glass highlights work drawn from area collections, Ohio institutions, and artists with ties to the region. Some of the artists featured in the exhibition include Dale Chihuly, Harvey Littleton, Dominick Labino, Lino Tagliapietra, Dante Marioni, Paul Stankard, William Morris, Toots Zynsky, Dan Dailey, Jon Kuhn, Stephen Powell, Christopher Ries and many others.
The Studio Glass movement began with a workshop led by American glass artists Harvey Littleton and Dominick Labino at the Toledo Museum of Art in Toledo, Ohio, in March 1962. During this workshop these two artists introduced new advances in technology that allowed glass artists to work in a smaller scale, instead of requiring the reliance on collaborations with large industrial companies, thereby freeing
SPECIAL EVENT: DAYTON GLASS DAY Join us on Saturday, August 9, noon - 4:00 p.m., for a special day all about glass! Learn more about various art glass processes from Dayton’s own makers, and hear remembrances of Dayton’s first great studio glass artist, Tom Chapman. Make glass mosaic magnets to add to the community art project that will take place at Oktoberfest, enjoy demonstrations of a Vitrograph, and watch the Miami Valley Lampwork Bead Artists at work. There will also be a panel discussion, Building Momentum: The Dayton Glass Movement, featuring local glass artists. Dayton Glass Day is FREE to members and $15 adults/$8 under 18 for nonmembers (cost includes admission to the special exhibition). Go to the programs section of this issue for more information.
For more about the exhibition, go to www.daytonartinstitute.org/daytonglass.
Member Preview Days Thursday, July 10 and Friday, July 11 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Artist Lecture and Reception with Christopher Ries Thursday, July 10 Artist Lecture: 6:30 p.m., NCR Renaissance Auditorium Reception: 7:15 p.m., Leo Bistro $8 members; $12 non-members RSVP requested: call 937-223-4278
ADMISSION Museum Members: Free Adults: $12 Seniors (60+): $9 Students (18+ w/ID): $9 Active Military: $9 Groups (10 or more): $9 Youth (ages 7-17): $6 Children (6 & under): Free Prices include admission to the exhibition and the museum’s permanent collection. A $1 per transaction Historic Preservation Fee will be added to all ticket sales.
FRONT COVER IMAGE: Dale Chihuly (American, born 1941) Olive Macchia with Cadmium Yellow Lip Wrap, 1992, Blown glass and gold leaf, 19 x 31 x 29 inches. Museum purchase with funds provided by the James F. Dicke Family, 1999.2 INNER SPREAD-LEFT TO RIGHT: Christopher Ries (American, born1952) Sunflower IV. Optic Crystal-Cut, Ground and Polished, Engraved, Polychromed, Dimensions: 41 7/8 x 13 1/4 X 43 inches. Courtesy of the artist and Tom Hawk Galleries, Columbus Toots Zynsky (American, born 1951) Fleeing Chaos, 1996, Fused glass threads,12 1/2 x 21 3/4 x 13 3/4 inches. Museum purchase with funds provided by the James F. Dicke Family, 1999.60
FALL PREVIEW: FIFTH THIRD BANK ARTS NIGHT OUT AND VINE & CANVAS RETURN of 2012 as a theatrical series where visual art and the stage meet for three one-night-only performances. All performances are held on Thursday nights at 8 p.m. Be sure to watch daytonartinstitute.org/artsnightout for series updates and information.
VOLUNTEERING AT THE DAI We couldn’t do everything we do at The DAI without the support of our dedicated volunteers! The museum is seeking new individuals, of all ages and abilities, to fill a variety of roles within the museum. These include assisting at the Guest Services Desk, serving as ticket takers at events and exhibitions, serving as ushers, assisting in The Museum Store, and much more.
The lineup was still being finalized as this Member Magazine went to press, but the Fifth Third Bank Arts Night Out series is set to return to the NCR Renaissance Auditorium this fall. The three-show series began in the fall
Watch daytonartinstitute.org/wine for details – our first series of tastings sold out quickly!
Advance tickets for each tasting are $30 for museum members and $35 for non-members. All tickets purchased the night of the tasting are $40.
MUSIC IS IN THE AIR AT THE DAYTON ART INSTITUTE! Music remains an important part of programming at The Dayton Art Institute, and there’s plenty on the summer and fall schedule to satisfy our music lovers. The Vectren Jazz & Beyond series, sponsored by Vectren, with additional support from The Dayton International Airport, continues with Kick-N-Flava on May 8, The Faux Frenchmen on June 5, Kathy Wade on August 14, The John Slate Trio on September 11, The Bob Gray Orchestra on October 9 and Puzzle of Light on November 13. Check the programs section in this issueand daytonartinstitute.org/jazz for more information.
The museum offers volunteer opportunities for both individuals and corporate groups that are interested in volunteering. Volunteer commitments may be temporary or long term. Contact Monica Walker, Human Resource and Volunteer Services Director, at 937-512-0151 to learn more. Additional information may also be found online at www. daytonartinstitute. org/volunteer.
Our popular new Vine & Canvas wine tasting series will return on September 4, October 2 and November 6, and all tastings will now take place in the Shaw Gothic Cloister.
For additional savings, buy a Series Flight: get advance tickets to all three tastings for $80 members and $95 non-members. That’s a savings of $10 versus buying individually!
The museum’s Twilight Concerts return this summer, with Wednesday evening concerts in June, July and August. This longrunning series highlights some of the Miami Valley’s most talented musicians. See the programs sections for dates and performers, and visit daytonartinstitute.org/ twilight for updates. Another long-running musical tradition, Vanguard Concerts, will return for its 53rd season at the museum this fall. The series lineup is still being finalized – watch daytonartinstitute.org/vanguard for updates and ticket information.
MAX MAY MEMORIAL HOLOCAUST ART EXHIBITION OPENS JULY 20 This exhibition of artwork by area students is an annual event sponsored by Renate Frydman and her family, in honor of their grandfather, Max May, an artist and architect. Allen Seymour sponsors the framing, in memory of his wife, Carole. It starts with an art contest, in which teachers encourage their students to express, artistically, that we cannot change the past, but we can change the future. The contest and exhibit encourage students in grades 5 – 12 to express their belief in and hope for a world that is free of racism, disrespect and intolerance.
This year’s exhibition will move to the summertime, July 20 - September 14. It will be shown in South Gallery, on the lower level of the museum, inside the double glass doors and to the right. This initiative is part of the work accomplished by the Holocaust Education Committee of the Jewish Federation of Greater Dayton. For more information about their activities, visit www.daytonholocaust.org. Memories of Victim, Megan Scupski, Chaminade Julienne High School, from the 2012 Max May Memorial Holocaust Exhibition
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Museum Programs Guide: May—August 2014 PROGRAMS & EVENTS AT THE MUSEUM: For the latest information and updates about programs and events at The Dayton Art Institute, visit our website, at www.daytonartinstitute.org, or call 937-223-4ART (4278)
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Object in Focus: Japanese Decorative Arts and Soshoku Prints Thursday, May 1, 6:00 – 8:00p.m. Gallery 105 of the Patterson-Kettering Wing of Asian Art & Leo Bistro $12 members; $16 non-members Join Dr. Diana Chou, guest-curator for Flowers in Bloom, Animals at Play, as she discusses the flora and fauna found in Japanese decorative arts and woodblock prints from The Edo Era (1603-1867). A champagne reception and discussion follows in Leo Bistro. Poetry & The Stilled Life Tuesday, May 6, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Special Exhibition Galleries Free to members; included in special exhibition admission for non-members Local poets will thematically respond to the flora and fauna and rich surfaces of Isabella Kirkland’s paintings in the special exhibition Isabella Kirkland: Stilled Life. Vectren Jazz & Beyond: Kick-N-Flava Thursday, May 8, 5:30 – 8:00 p.m. Shaw Gothic Cloister Free to members; $8 non-members
Celebrate the opening of the 2014 Experiencenter exhibition, Decked Out! Enjoy refreshments, meet artists who contributed to the exhibition, experience an interactive performance by artist Laurana Wong and make personal adornments. Come dressed in a costume for a special prize! The Art of Brunch: Mother’s Day at The DAI Sunday, May 11, seatings at 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. & 3:30 p.m. Leo Bistro $30 members; $35 non-members; $20 for children ages 10 and under(tax included) Celebrate the Art of Brunch at The Dayton Art Institute with a special Mother’s Day Brunch. Enjoy a scrumptious brunch buffet in Leo Bistro featuring fresh fruits, Spring salads, flavorful meat and seafood choices, and mouth watering desserts. A cash bar with wine, beer and specialty drinks will be available. Space is limited for each seating; advance reservations must be made by calling 937-223-4ART (4278). Add a 3:00 p.m. concert by Musica for $8 more! The Art of Pairing Food with Beer Wednesday, May 14, 6:30 p.m. Leo Bistro $75 per person Wine and spirits have fought for the number one spot in the evening drink category for years. In 2014, our society has become more casual and beer offerings have grown to rival wine! With summer just around the corner, you do not want to miss this class. We will pair some favorite summer dishes (fire up the grill!) with different craft beers available locally.
The popular Vectren Jazz & Beyond series continues with the R&B grooves of series favorite Kick-N-Flava.
Movies at the Museum: Sons of the Desert (1933) & The Balloonatic (1923) Wednesday, May 14, 7:00 p.m. NCR Renaissance Auditorium $5 DAI & CAS members; $8 non-members
Decked Out! Opening Reception Saturday, May 10, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Experiencenter Free to members; included in museum suggested admission for non-members
The Dayton Art Institute and the Cinema Arts Society of the Greater Dayton Area present a classic Laurel and Hardy feature, paired with a Buster Keaton silent comedy.
Tiny Thursdays Every Thursday, 11:00 a.m. – noon Experiencenter $6 per child members; $8 per child non-members
Are you a toddler with an awesome mom/ grandparent/caregiver who likes to take you to fun, creative weekday programs? Ages 2-5 and a caregiver (baby siblings welcome) are invited for storytime curated by The Dayton
When Stan and Ollie trick their wives into thinking they are taking a medicinal cruise, while they’re actually going to a convention, the wives find out the truth the hard way. Yeck College Artist Fellow Exhibition Opening Reception Thursday, May 22, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. Shaw Gothic Cloister and South Extended Gallery Free to members; included in museum suggested admission for non-members Celebrate the opening of the annual Yeck College Artist Fellow Exhibition. In addition, Yeck High School Scholarship student art work will be displayed in the Shaw Gothic Cloister. Light refreshments will be served.
Vanguard Concerts: Lincoln Trio Friday, May 23, 8:00 p.m. NCR Renaissance Auditorium $20 adults; $15 students For tickets call 937-436-0244 or go to daytonartinstitute.org/vanguard Vanguard Concerts closes its season with the Lincoln Trio. Formed in 2003, the trio has been praised for its polished presentations of well-known chamber works and its ability to forge new paths with contemporary repertoire. Super Saturday Family Day: Food Frolic Saturday, May 24, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Experiencenter Studio $5/family of four for members; $10/family of four for non-members; $2/each additional child DO play with your food! Make tasty artistic masterpieces inspired by works of art in our
Metro Libraries; a gallery visit and a makeand-take art project. Each month brings a different theme: May: All Dressed Up! June: Outside the Box August: School Time
permanent collection. This program is perfect for all ages and levels of artistic ability. All materials provided. Movies at the Museum: Saboteur (1942) Wednesday, May 28, 7:00 p.m. NCR Renaissance Auditorium $5 DAI & CAS members; $8 non-members The Dayton Art Institute and the Cinema Arts Society of the Greater Dayton Area wrap up their first Movies at the Museum series with Alfred Hitchcock’s Saboteur. Aircraft factory worker Barry Kane goes on the run across the United States when he is wrongly accused of starting a fire that killed his best friend. Prime Time Party Rental Series: Prime Time Prom Friday, May 30, 7:00 – 11:00 p.m. Shaw Gothic Cloister Advance Tickets: $35 members; $40 nonmembers
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The Prime Time Prom gives you the chance to dress up and relieve your high school glories – or create the prom experience you wish you had! Go elegant or go garish, but just be sure you go to this unforgettable grown-up prom!
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Vectren Jazz & Beyond: The Faux Frenchmen Thursday, June 5, 5:30 – 8:00 p.m. Shaw Gothic Cloister Free to members; $8 non-members The popular Vectren Jazz & Beyond series continues with The Faux Frenchmen and their unique blend of Hot Club-driven gypsy jazz. Twilight Concerts Wednesdays, June 11 & 18, 7:00 p.m. NCR Renaissance Auditorium (unless otherwise noted) Free to members; $8 adult, $5 senior and student non-members; youth/children 17 & under free Our summer Twilight Concerts return on Wednesday evenings in June, with performances by Rob Turner, baroque flutist and Anna Bumiller, cellist on June 11 (in the Hale Cloister), and Wind in the Woods, a Renaissance band playing period music, on June 18. Super Saturday Family Day: Father’s Day Fun Saturday, June 14, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Experiencenter Studio $5/family of four for members; $10/family of four for non-members; $2/each additional child Drop in anytime during the afternoon to
make a special gift for the fathers and father figures in your life. Create memories (and art) with your family to take home and cherish. This program is perfect for all ages and levels of artistic ability. All materials provided. Art Ball Saturday, June 14, 7:00 p.m. Advance reservations required: call 937-512-0153 or go to www.daytonartinstitute.org/artball Take a Flight of Fancy at the 57th annual Art Ball. The Art Ball begins at 7:00 p.m. with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, followed by an elegant seated dinner in the museum galleries. Following dinner, guests enjoy live music, dancing, open bars, specialty martinis, cigars and liqueurs, and much more.
be provided. This event sells out quickly, so get your tickets early! Twilight Concerts Wednesdays, July 9, 16 & 30, 7:00 p.m. NCR Renaissance Auditorium Free to members; $8 adult, $5 senior and student non-members; youth/children 17 & under free Our summer Twilight Concerts continue on Wednesday evenings in July, with performances by flutist Christina Condon, vocalist Aaron Young and pianist Joe Severyn, and the Plasma II Duo on July 9, vocalist RyuKyung Kim, violinist Kevin Nordstrom, and Daniel Zehringer and Eric Knorr, trumpets on July 16, and The Burning River Winds, Tyler Shepard, guitarist, and vocalist David Sievers on July 30.
Adult Art Getaway: Metal Working Friday, June 20, 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Hale Cloister $60 members; $75 non-members (additional $20 material fee applies) Adults need some summer fun, too! Take a Friday off, and enjoy a day of art-making in the beautiful, outdoor Hale Cloister. In June, learn jewelry-making techniques such as enameling, metal working, copper etching and more. Create a beautiful piece to take home. All abilities welcome. Ask about our discount for parents of art camp kids and for those who sign up for the whole series of three programs. Super Saturday Family Day: Happy Birthday USA! Saturday, June 28, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Experiencenter Studio $5/family of four for members; $10/family of four for non-members; $2/each additional child Celebrate the independence of our nation a week early with USA-themed art projects and a special gallery hunt. This program is perfect for all ages and levels of artistic ability. All materials provided.
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SPECIAL MEMBERS-ONLY EVENT! Red, Art & Blue Thursday, July 3, 8:00 – 11:00 p.m. Great Hall and Lower Court $25 adults; $15 youth (17 & under) Join The DAI for the best view in town of the City of Dayton’s fireworks display at our Red, Art & Blue members event. Reservations are limited to 300 people, and refreshments will
Artist Lecture & Reception with Christoper Ries Thursday, July 10 Lecture: 6:30 p.m. Reception: 7:15 p.m. NCR Renaissance Auditorium & Leo Bistro $8 members; $12 non-members (includes special exhibition admission) Join us for this special artist talk and reception. Glass artist Christopher Ries, featured in the upcoming special exhibition Dayton Celebrates Glass: Chihuly and Beyond, will be at The DAI to speak about his work and artistic processes. A reception with the artist follows in the museum’s Leo Bistro. Super Saturday Family Day: Glass Bash Saturday, July 12, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Experiencenter Studio $5/family of four for members; $10/family of four for non-members; $2/each additional child Come for the opening of Dayton Celebrates Glass: Chihuly and Beyond, and create an artwork inspired by contemporary glass artists. You will even have the chance to touch a real Chihuly! Create memories (and art) with your family to take home and cherish. This program is perfect for all ages and levels of artistic ability. All materials provided.
Adult Art Getaway: Fused Glass Friday, July 18, 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Hale Cloister $60 members; $75 non-members (additional $20 material fee applies) Adults need some summer fun, too! Take a Friday off, and enjoy a day of art-making in the beautiful outdoor Hale Cloister. In July, be inspired by the special exhibition Dayton Celebrates Glass, and learn techniques to use dichroic glass, frits, images and stacked glass to create a pendant and slumped dish. All abilities welcome. Ask about our discount for parents of art camp kids and for those who sign up for the whole series of three programs. Super Saturday Family Day: Deck It Out Saturday, July 19, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Experiencenter Studio $5/family of four for members; $10/family of four for non-members; $2/each additional child Come dressed in a wild and wacky costume and create crazy accessories to add to it! There may even be a costume contest. This program is perfect for all ages and levels of artistic ability. All materials provided.
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Vectren Jazz & Beyond: Kathy Wade Thursday, August 14, 5:30 – 8:00 p.m. Shaw Gothic Cloister Free to members; $8 non-members The second half of the Vectren Jazz & Beyond series gets underway with the return of popular Cincinnati-based vocalist Kathy Wade.
DOCENT GALLERY TALKS Sound Bites: Short Talks about Art Saturdays at 1:30 p.m. Meet in the General Motors Entrance Rotunda. Free to members; included in museum suggest admission for nonmembers Join us on select Saturdays for informal, 20-minute talks given by museum docents. May 3: African-American Presence – Spare, Bleak, Enigmatic? May 10: A World Under Glass May 17: Painting in the Grand Manner May 24: Indigenous Peoples of the Americas May 31: To Dazzle the Eye, or Express an Idea? June 7: The Influence of Japanese Art on the French Impressionists June 21: How Were Masks Used in African Societies?
Twilight Concerts Wednesdays, August 13 & 20, 7:00 p.m. NCR Renaissance Auditorium Free to members; $8 adult, $5 senior and student non-members; youth/children 17 & under free Our summer Twilight Concerts conclude in August, with performances by the Dayton Area Harp Ensemble on August 13, and the return of David Wion and Friends, with the Music of Broadway and More on August 20. Christopher Ries (American, b. 1952), Sunflower IV, Optic Crystal-Cut, Ground and Polished, Engraved, Polychromed, Dimensions: 41 7/8 X 13 1/4 X 43 inches. Courtesy of the artist and Tom Hawk Galleries, Columbus
Dayton Glass Day Saturday, August 9, 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Lower Court, Lima Hill, NCR Renaissance Auditorium Free to members; $15 adults, $8 under 18 for non-members (includes special exhibition admission) Learn more about various art glass processes from Dayton’s own makers, and hear remembrances of Dayton’s first great studio glass artist, Tom Chapman. Make glass mosaic magnets to add to the community art project that will take place at Oktoberfest, 12:00 – 3:00 p.m. Enjoy demonstrations of a Vitrograph and with the Miami Valley Lampwork Bead Artists, 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. A panel discussion, Building Momentum: The Dayton Glass Movement will take place at 3:00 p.m., featuring local glass artists, each of whom works in a different form of glass: blown, fused, lampworked, mosaic, stained and kilnformed. They will talk about the history and development of the methods, pieces in The DAI’s permanent collection that are related, their personal influences and artistic practice.
June 28: The Oldest Work in The DAI’s Collection July 5: The Newest Gift in the Dicke Wing of American Art July 12: How Many Birds/Beasts Can You Fit into One Picture? July 19: An Introduction to the Matrika Goddess Vaishnavi July 26: Women of Japan August 2: Can You Sniff Out the Hidden Agenda? August 9: Beautiful Design by One of the Highest-paid Women Workers in the Country August 16: Paravati and the Hindu Faith August 23: What is Unique about Precisionism Art? August 30: Precisely Who were Precisionists and Why am I on the List?
Adult Art Getaway: Needle Felting Friday, August 15, 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Hale Cloister $60 members; $75 non-members (additional $20 material fee applies) Adults need some summer fun, too! Take a Friday off, and enjoy a day of art-making in the beautiful outdoor Hale Cloister. In August, learn the art of needle felting. Jazz up an old sweater, create a personable pet and design a felted landscape. All abilities welcome. Ask about our discount for parents of art camp kids and for those who sign up for the whole series of three programs. Super Saturday Family Day: Back 2 School Saturday, August 23, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Experiencenter Studio $5/family of four for members; $10/family of four for non-members; $2/each additional child Celebrate the return to school by creating useful artwork that will help you keep organized and looking extra cool at school. This program is perfect for all ages and levels of artistic ability. All materials provided.
Side by Side Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m. Meet in the General Motors Entrance Rotunda. Free to members; included in museum suggest admission for nonmembers May 7: No program; it is Docent Appreciation Night! June 4: It’s Contemporary, and It’s Made of WHAT? – a look beyond contemporary artworks to the materials they are made of. July 2: Who’s Behind the Mask? – a look at ceremonial masks from African, PreColumbian and Oceanic cultures August 6: Regalia Reigns! – a comparison of the Joshua Reynolds portrait of Henry, Eighth Lord Arundell with the African Kuosi Costume. Go to www.daytonartinstitute.org/tours for more about Sound Bites and Side by Side talks.
Summer Art Camps 2014 HELP YOUR CHILD EXPLORE THEIR CREATIVITY THIS SUMMER
Explore your creativity this summer! For more information, contact Alex Otte at 937-5120167 or aotte@daytonart.org, or go to www.daytonartinstitute. org/artcamp. CAMP FEES: Mini Art Camp $80 members; $100 nonmembers Kids Camp $150 members; $165 nonmembers Teen Classes* $150 members; $165 nonmembers High School Half-Day Camps* $100 members; $165 nonmembers Includes admission to the museum/special exhibits *Additional material fee applies EXTENDED CARE: Monday – Friday, 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. $5/day members; $7/day non-members Campers can come early to play games, make art and watch a weekly movie in Extended Care! Pay per day or in advance. Families are welcome to drop off and pick up their camper anytime within the Extended Care hours. MINI ART CAMPS Campers entering Pre-K and Kindergarten in the Fall of 2014 (campers must be at least 4 years old) MINI ART EXPLORERS Monday – Friday, 9:00 – 11:30 a.m. July 7 – 11, July 14 – 18, August 4 – 8 Young artists will explore museum galleries, learn new and exciting things about art and create masterpieces of their own during a week of half-day camps. Mini Art Explorers will create with paint, clay, paper mache and much more. Campers will also read stories and visit the Experiencenter.
KIDS CAMP: 1st – 3rd Grade Campers entering grades 1, 2, and 3 in the Fall of 2012, Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Art History Jr. June 9 - June 13 Get inspired by looking at works in the museum and listening to stories about art and artists. Make your own mixed-media art using painting, printing, sculpture and drawing.
Fairy Tales June 16 - 20 You are the knight, slaying a dragon to save a beautiful princess. Or, perhaps you are the princess slaying a scary dragon to save the knight. Either way, you will be using paint, pencils, clay and more to create your own fairytale adventures during this week of camp. Art Around the World June 23 - 27 Journey around the world and create art inspired by different cultures. Explore collage, maskmaking and painting, as well as using nontraditional materials. An Epic Forest Adventure July 7 - 11 Campers will learn about nature and related folk art and mythology through viewing and creating a variety of artwork dealing with these themes. Decked Out! July 14 - 18 Campers will create adornments from around the world while exploring the Experiencenter and the museum for inspiration. We will make masks, textiles, jewelry and costumes. Animal Adventures July 21 - 25 Search the museum for animals of all kinds, from realistic to abstract, from ancient sculpture to modern painting. We will then return to the classroom to create our own versions of these in a range of media and styles. Weird Art! July 28 - August 1 We will explore the fantastical side of art including mythology, fantasy and the just plain weird! Create your own curious works of art that turn reality on its head. Puppets 101 August 4 - 8 Use your imagination to bring makebelieve characters to life. You will create a story, script, backdrops and puppet characters. At the end of the week, you will get to perform your play at the Art Party.
KIDS CAMP: 4th – 6th Grade Campers entering grades 4, 5, and 6 in the Fall of 2014, Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Be the Designer June 9 - 13 Learn how to design and create different types of clothing, fabric and accessories through fabric, felt, duct tape and more.
Mad Science June 23 - 27 Create masterpieces using nature and science as tools. Make your own paint, slime, paint bombs, paint brushes, marbled paper, and drawing machines.
your skills, and explore the art of storytelling through illustration. Look around the museum to find stories in art, and create works telling your own story in a creative way. (additional $20 material fee applies)
Meet Your Museum July 7 - 11 Students will get a behind-the-scenes look at what goes into running an art museum. They will create works inspired by the permanent collection and curate their own mini-exhibition.
Painting July 28 - August 1 Explore the creative process, from developing ideas to learning new techniques. Create works of art in acrylic, watercolor and oil pastel. (additional $20 material fee applies)
Printmania! July 14 - 18 Learn a variety of printmaking processes and make prints to take home! Students will also combine photography, drawing, and painting to make some art.
HIGH SCHOOL HALF-DAY CLASSES: Campers entering grades 8 - 12 in the Fall of 2014, Monday – Friday, 12:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Collector Camp July 21 - 25 Campers will learn all about the art of collecting … and the collecting of art! They will learn how to start a collection of their own, and make art inspired by and/or using items from their own collections. Glass Act July 28 - August 1 Learn all about the many art forms glass can take. Create works of art related to stained glass, fused glass, blown glass and much more. Back to the Drawing Board August 5 - 9 Students will study famous artists such as Pablo Picasso, Georgia O’Keeffe, Andy Warhol, and Edgar Degas to learn about mark-making styles, methods and drawing materials.
TEEN CAMP: 7th – 9th Grade Campers entering grades 7, 8, and 9 in the Fall of 2014, Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Jewelry June 9 - 13 Learn jewelry-making techniques, using glass, tooled metal, Steampunk items, glass slides, collage, beads and paper. (additional $30 material fee applies) Glass Fusing June 23 - 27 Explore the world of fused glass. Learn the techniques of dichroic glass, frits, images in glass, stacked glass and etching. Create plates, dishes, pendants and more. (additional $30 material fee applies) Drawing and Illustration July 21 - 25 Experience a variety of drawing techniques that will improve
Intro to Clothing & Design July 7 - 11 Learn all about the art of designing, constructing and altering clothing. Work with a Dayton costume designer to learn the basics of sewing, dyeing and more. (additional $20 material fee applies) Intro to Graphic Design & Typography July 14 - 18 Learn the basics of old-school graphic design and typography. Invent your own font, design a zine and learn about hand lettering. (additional $20 material fee applies) Intro to Linocut Printmaking August 4 - 8 Learn about the history and technique of carving and printing. Design and create your own prints using linoleum stamp carving techniques. (additional $20 material fee applies)
ADULT ART GETAWAYS
Second Fridays in June, July and August 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., Hale Cloister $60 members; $75 non-members (additional $20 material fee applies to each class) Adults need some summer fun, too! Take a Friday off, and enjoy a day of art-making in the beautiful outdoor Hale Cloister. Learn metal working, glass fusing and felting techniques from area artists, enjoy a boxed lunch from Leo Bistro, and be finished in time to attend your child’s Art Party. Discounts of $5 per Getaway for parents of campers, or $18 off the entire series – all adults (parents and nonparents) are welcome. Registrations close one week prior; class minimums/maximums will be observed.
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2014 Zinnia Macchia Studio Edition by Dale Chihuly
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