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Experiencenter: Decked Out! Opening May 10 Marc Chagall: Jerusalem Window Lithographs November 29 - February 23 Isabella Kirkland: Stilled Life February 22 - May 18 Dayton Collects Studio Glass July 12 - September 28 Deco Japan November 15 - January 25, 2015
PRIME TIME PARTY RENTAL SERIES Elvis: Aloha from Hawaii Party, March 7 Prime Time Prom, May 30 Around the World Party, November 21
SAVE THE DATE Art Ball, June 14 Oktoberfest, September 26, 27 & 28
WINTER 2014
ISABELLA KIRKLAND: STILLED LIFE
FROM THE DIRECTOR Another year has flown by, and many wonderful gifts have been bestowed on the museum in the last 12 months. The best and most important of those come from two different places. First, we treasure the continuing interest of our longtime champions, and second, we are thrilled by the growing support of The Dayton Art Institute in the broader community. Challenges abound – but with the help of our Board of Trustees, members, funding partners, staff and volunteers, progress will continue in creating a sustainable, viable organization that is positioned to flourish during its second century. During 2013, we mounted a widely appreciated exhibition that marked the 100th anniversary of the 1913 Flood. Working with a host of community partners, we gathered material that helped tell a story of devastation and rebirth, featuring the spectacular paintings of April Gornik and the fascinating photographs of Andy Snow.
Our final turn of special exhibitions this year, featuring watercolor paintings by Frank Wilcox and photographs by Eugène Atget depicting Paris at the turn of the last century; intimate devotional Medieval alabasters from the Victoria and Albert Museum in London; and colossal carved wings by Elizabeth Turk, will usher in 2014. Throughout this year, the museum continued to serve thousands of children and adults as a place of learning and discovery, through tours, concerts, workshops and special events, as well as informal visits with friends and family. With the addition of our new Leo Bistro and relocated Museum Store, we offer an even livelier and more appealing gathering place for the community. And with our talented and dedicated Associate Board, The Dayton Art Institute continues to offer its signature events, Art Ball and Oktoberfest – both of which reached new levels of success in 2013. The new year will bring another amazing set of exhibitions, more activities, and new faces to the museum. I couldn’t be more proud, or more grateful, for the wonderful opportunity of leading this organization. I wish you a wonderful holiday season full of joy and I thank you for being part of the museum family.Your presence is the greatest gift of all – I hope you and your loved ones will visit us often. Best regards,
We welcomed our new Curator of Exhibitions and Collections, Dr. Aimee Marcereau DeGalan, who embraced the theme of sports to mount the summer special exhibition that featured a private collection of Andy Warhol paintings, as well as objects from our own collection. Aimee also immediately began filling other spaces in the museum, with targeted examinations of new acquisitions; unexpectedly paired artworks; and pieces from the collection that related to the temporary exhibitions.
Michael R. Roediger Director and CEO
LEADERSHIP TEAM
SAVE THE DATE – DAI ANNUAL MEETING
Jane A. Black, Director of Engagement Dave Stacy, Chief Financial Officer Monica Walker, Human Resource and Volunteer Services Director Aimee Marcereau DeGalan, Curator of Collections and Exhibitions Alexis Larsen, Marketing and Events Director Laura Letton, Development Director
Mark your calendars for The Dayton Art Institute’s Annual Meeting, which will take place on February 5, 2014, at 5:00 p.m. in the Shaw Gothic Cloister. Revisit the highlights of 2013 and learn more about what’s in store at The Dayton Art Institute during 2014. A reception will follow. Watch for more information in early 2014.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES OFFICERS
TRUSTEES
Linda Lombard, Chairman Community Volunteer
Tracy Bieser Community Volunteer
Bear Monita, Vice Chairman Partner, LWC Incorporated
Edward J. Blake CEO, MV Commercial Group, CFO, Miller-Valentine Group
Richard “Rip” Hale, Treasurer Managing Director, Wealth Management, Morgan Stanley
Thomas A. Compton Chairman, Precision Strip, Inc.
Katherine M. Thornburg, Secretary Community Volunteer James F. Dicke, II * Chairman Emeritus Chairman/CEO, Crown Equipment Corp. *Denotes Ex-officio
Dawn M. Conway Executive Vice President, Cision US, Inc. Deborah Feldman CEO/President, Dayton Children’s Hospital Neil Freund Partner, Freund, Freeze & Arnold
Alan C. Greenwell Partner, Ernst & Young
Fred Manchur CEO, Kettering Health Network
Mary Ellen Graham, Docent Chairman, Community Volunteer
Phil Herrington President & CEO DPL, Inc.
Amos L. Otis President & CEO, SoBran, Inc.
The Honorable Gary Leitzell Mayor, City of Dayton
Pamela P. Houk Community Volunteer
Erin Paulson Director of Strategic Marketing, TriComB2B
Derek Maddox Associate Board President, Deputy Director for Operations, SAIC
Sharon Howard Ohio Arts Council Board Representative Julie Liss-Katz Director, Public Affairs, Premier Health Partners Bill Lukens Chairman & CEO, Stillwater Technologies, Inc.
Larry Post Senior Vice President, Market Executive, PNC Wealth Management Sally A. Struthers, Ph.D. Professor, Art Department, Sinclair Community College EX-OFFICIO Judy Dodge Montgomery County Commissioner
Robert Nevin Endowment Committee Chairman, Retired President, Reynolds & Reynolds, Automotive Group Michael T. Schneider, CWS Leadership Dayton, Senior Vice President, Key Private Bank
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SUMMER SPECIAL EXHIBITION PREVIEW: DAYTON COLLECTS STUDIO GLASS JULY 12 – SEPTEMBER 28 On the heels of the 50th anniversary of the studio glass movement in America, the summer special exhibition Dayton Collects Studio Glass will showcase works of art in glass within Dayton metro area collections, from the early pioneers of the studio movement – which began in 1962 in Toledo, Ohio – through today’s artistic innovators. This exhibition highlights the strength of this movement within area collections and aims to reveal the dialogue between artists
as teachers and students, and how they influenced each other. For more information go to www.daytonartinstitute.org/daytonglass. Benefactor Sponsor: Berry Family Foundation William Morris (American, born 1957), Raven, 1998, Blown glass, 10 1/4 x 15 1/4 x 6 5/8 inches, Height including mount: 12 1/2 inches, Museum purchase with funds provided by the James F. Dicke Family, 1998.85.1-2
James Earl Fraser (American, 1876-1953), End of the Trail, Bronze, 36 x 32 x 8 inches, Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Benjamin Schuster, 2013.1
DAI RECEIVES ART BEQUEST FROM SCHUSTER FAMILY The Dayton Art Institute is the recipient of a generous bequest from the family of longtime Dayton arts supporters, Dr. and Mrs. Benjamin Schuster. The gift consists of three sculptures and one painting, including American artist James Earl Fraser’s major work, End of the Trail, which is emblematic of the western American subjects created by turn-of-the-century French-trained artists who were expressing themselves as American through their choice of subject matter and as modern through
their sophisticated command of current aesthetic and compositional principles, as well as a painting by Wolf Kahn, who is known for his combination of realism and Color Field work. The fusion of color, spontaneity and representation in Kahn’s painting results in a rich and expressive work that will add great strength to The DAI’s collection, as it demonstrates the bridge between Realism and Color Field. The Schuster bequests will be on view in Gallery 209, just off the Great Hall, through February.
DONOR PROFILE: JANE MITAKIDES things give Dayton residents – young and old – the opportunity to enrich their lives in diverse and ongoing ways. I’ve always thought that having a museum of this quality in Dayton says something about the people here. Years ago, I moved to New York to work at an ad agency on Madison Avenue. My first Sunday in New York, I opened The New York Times, and the cover photo of the Times Magazine was of The Dayton Art Institute, with a feature about our fabulous museum! The DAI reflects the quality of life available here. The civic spirit that led Col. Deeds, Charles Kettering, John Patterson, and the Wright Brothers to invest in the cultural life of Dayton has not diminished. The city has changed, but that spirit lives on. What motivated you to make an estate gift? There are many ways to support the museum, including planned estate gifts. We recently spoke with Dayton native and longtime museum supporter Jane Mitakides about the gift she and her husband, John, made. How does the museum make a difference in your life and the community? Collections of this stature, the learning opportunities, the wonderful programs, these
The DAI is part of some of my fondest memories; I grew up going there with my mother. We visited exhibits, took lessons, and attended teas. Mother and I attended the first Oktoberfest, where Paul Melia did our portraits in line-and-wash. They remain my favorite images of my mother and myself! What do you want to accomplish with this gift?
a very real sense of family and place. I hope my son and daughter will bring their grandchildren here and tell them that their great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother came here and enjoyed the beautiful art. I want all of the children of our community to enjoy The DAI. What prompted you to make your gift? My husband John and I are also part of the Jefferson Patterson Society, so we’re supporting the museum now and in the future. How does this gesture make you feel? What comments can you make about the experience of giving? For me, the reward is knowing that I am helping to ensure the future of The Dayton Art Institute. I have always felt connected to The DAI; now, I feel like I’m connected to its future. For more information about estate gifts and other ways to support your Dayton Art Institute, contact Director and CEO Michael Roediger, at mroediger@daytonart.org or 937-223-0119, or go to www.daytonartinstitute.org/support.
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WHAT IS A MASTERPIECE? ADDS NEW WORKS IN JANUARY We are delighted to announce the launch of the next grouping of objects featured in the interactive program What is a Masterpiece?. Among the items included are the history and architecture of The DAI’s building itself, along with some of its most well-known treasures. In total there will be 10 additions to the program: AMERICAN The Dayton Art Institute – History and Architecture Harriet Frishmuth, Joy of the Waters, 1917 Sandy Skoglund, Shimmering Madness, 1998 Louise Nevelson, Untitled, 1985
Fairfield Porter, Self-Portrait, 1968 Joan Mitchell, Untitled, c. 1961 Dale Chihuly, Aurora Red Ikebana with Bright Yellow Stems, 2001 EUROPEAN Edgar Degas, After the Bath, c. 1895 Gaston La Touche, Dinner at the Casino, c. 1906 Giovanni Francesco di Toscani, Madonna of Humility, c. 1910 Stop by the Guest Services Desk to check out an iPad (or use your own Wi-Fi enabled tablet or mobile device) and explore!
Edgar Degas (French, 1834 – 1917), After the Bath (Aprés le bain, femme s’essuyant), c. 1895, Pastel on paper, 18 X 23 1/4 inches, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Haswell, 1952.33
SNEAK PREVIEW! PRIME TIME PARTY RENTAL SERIES & VECTREN JAZZ & BEYOND RETURN IN 2014 Details were still being finalized at press time, but both the Prime Time Party Rental Series and Vectren Jazz & Beyond will be back in 2014!
for the full scoop on all of the 2014 parties, including a special deal if you buy tickets for the entire series in advance!
The Prime Time Parties celebrate pop culture icons and highlight related art in the museum’s collection and special exhibitions. They include specialty foods, cash bar and exciting entertainment guaranteed to create an unforgettable evening. Costumes are always encouraged – but not required!
In 2014, Vectren Jazz & Beyond will continue to present some of the region’s best jazz artists on select Thursday evenings, 5:30 - 8:00 p.m. in the Shaw Gothic Cloister.
Our 2014 lineup includes an Elvis: Aloha from Hawaii Party on March 7, a Prime Time Prom on May 30, and an Around the World Party on November 21. Go to the programs section of this issue for more on the Elvis party, and visit daytonartinstitute.org/primetime
The 2014 lineup is still being finalized, but mark your calendars for the following dates and visit daytonartinstitute.org/jazz for series updates: March 13, April 3, May 8, June 5, August 14, September 11, October 9 and November 13. As always, Vectren Jazz & Beyond concerts are free for members and just $8 for non-members.
DAI PARTNERS WITH CINEMA ARTS SOCIETY FOR CLASSIC FILM SERIES The silver screen will flicker to life in the NCR Renaissance Auditorium this spring, when The DAI partners with the Cinema Arts Society of the Greater Dayton Area to present a classic film series at the museum. The Museum Movies series will present films on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month, March – May, beginning at 7:00 p.m. A second series is being planned for the fall. Go to the programs sections of this issue for details, and visit our website, at daytonartinstitute.org/museummovies, for additional series information and updates.
The lineup for the first series includes: Gypsy (1962), March 12 Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House (1948), March 26 The Tales of Hoffman (1951), April 9 Niagara (1953), April 23 Sons of the Dessert (1933) & The Balloonatic (1923), May 14 Saboteur (1942), May 28
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DAI PARTICIPATES IN PASSPORT TO KINDERGARTEN & LEARN TO EARN
FEATURED ART AT LEO BISTRO
On August 27, 2013, ReadySetSoar, a private-public partnership, kicked off the Read On! campaign at The Dayton Art Institute.
In the sun-drenched space that houses Leo Bistro and The Museum Store, Jane A. Black and special projects coordinator Dylan Goodman have chosen to feature artworks that complement and expand upon the themes of our special exhibitions.
Community leaders gathered to support this initiative that addresses the need for all children to become successful readers by the end of third grade. The campaign encourages kindergarten readiness, regular school attendance and high-quality afterschool and summer programming. The DAI Education Department helped create a dynamic event in which third-grade students participated as artists and readers.
The DAI continues its partnership with ReadySetSoar, as a site for their Passport to Kindergarten program, funded by PNC Grow Up Great. The DAI developed a children’s book to distribute to designated pre-school classrooms, introducing children to art museum rules and vocabulary. More than 300 pre-school children and their families have been invited to the museum to experience “AWEsome Moments.” Teachers, docents and staff model the dialogical teaching method, to help adults learn how to Ask, Wait and Expand when talking with children about books, art and the world in general. This helps to
develop needed oral language skills that contribute to kindergarten readiness, reading proficiency and success in employment. If you would like to be involved in this community program, more information is available at www.readysetsoar.org.
DAI PARTNERS WITH READYSETSOAR FOR BOOK DRIVE Did you know that learning loss is cumulative – children who do not have access to books, travel, museums and camps when they aren’t in school may end up 2 ½ grade levels behind by the end of 5th grade? Research shows that having quality reading material during the summer helps maintain reading skills; unfortunately,
some children don’t have any books in their homes. You can help! The DAI is partnering with ReadySetSoar to hold a Book Drive in February, to help reach the goal of providing 10 books for 10 weeks of summer to children who don’t have a home library. Pick titles put
together by Dayton Metro Library (http://learntoearndayton.org/forchildren-0-5/what-to-read/); pop in to our Museum Store for suggestions; or choose a book you enjoyed reading with your children. Just bring your books to the museum’s Guest Services Desk during regular hours throughout the month of February.
SPECIAL EVENTS HIGHLIGHT WINTER & SPRING AT LEO BISTRO The DAI’s Leo Bistro is powered by Elite Catering and features a new, innovative menu that demonstrates what happens when food meets art. You will find daily specials, a children’s menu, a ‘Quick Takes’ menu, and a new wine, bar and appetizer list. The museum remains committed to providing a place for guests to enjoy refreshments whenever the museum is open. A full menu of soups, sandwiches, salads and entrees are available from 11:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., Tuesday through Friday, and an array of lighter items and beverages are available until the museum closes at 8:00 p.m. Leo also offers a marvelous new weekend brunch menu, served 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Saturday and noon-5:00 p.m. on Sunday. Leo Bistro has also introduced a calendar of exciting new special events taking place on select evenings in the Bistro, including: DIY@DAI: Stop by on the 3rd Wednesday of each month, December – April, and create functional art inspired by a piece in our collection, while enjoying a complimentary beer, wine or soft drink and light appetizers. The first DIY@DAI takes place December 18: see some of the elaborate frames in the museum’s European wing and create a gilded photo frame!
Elite Catering’s Renee McClure
“The Art of…” Cooking Classes: Join Renee McCLure, Elite Catering’s Chef/Owner, for a series of fun, informative monthly cooking classes in the Bistro, taking place January – May. Wine Tasting Series: Take a themed, docent-led tour of works in The DAI’s collection, followed by a related wine tasting in Leo Bistro. These monthly tour-and-tasting events take place January – April. Check out the programs guide in the issue for dates, details, cost and registration information. Be sure to also visit www.daytonartinstitute.org/leobistro for updates and the latest information about Leo Bistro.
Adisesha by Radha Lakshimi
Multicultural Expressions of Faith is on view through January 12. This is a pared-down showing of an invitational recently on view at Xavier University in Cincinnati, juried by Jane A. Black. This work was chosen as a companion to Object of Devotion and explores contemporary artworks that express interest in the divine. From January 14 – April 20, Leo Bistro will feature Natura Morta: The Language of Still-life, paintings by Stivers School for the Arts students, relating to the special exhibit, Isabella Kirkland: Stilled Life. Still-life painting, which flourished in the Netherlands in the early 1600s, remains an essential practice for artists who are learning to see form, composition, light and shadow. Advanced Placement students at Stivers School for the Arts have created these works on paper and panel as part of a rigorous study in the visual arts.
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EXPERIENCENTER 2014 PREVIEW: DECKED OUT! Join us on May 10, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m., as the new Experiencenter themed exhibition, Decked Out!, will be unveiled. During the next year, we will explore forms of body adornment, textiles, jewelry and costume, both traditional and contemporary. Find your unique style with interactive hands-on gallery activities for all ages, pre-school to adult. Challenge your creativity and learn about the ways we express ourselves through dress – from subtle and serious to fun and funky.
Sanford Biggers (American, born 1970), Mandala of the B-Bodhisattva 1, 1999, Silkscreen on rubber tile and Formica, 72 x 144 inches, Museum purchase with funds provided by Caleb and Carol Deupree, 2003.2
EXPERIENCENTER: I SEE THE RHYTHM GETS A DANCE FLOOR I See the Rhythm continues through April 6 in the Experiencenter, our hands-on interactive gallery for all ages. The third installation related to this theme will debut in January. Mandala of the B-Bodhisattva I by Sanford Biggers is an interactive dance floor with silkscreened geometric designs inspired by Buddhist mandalas, Navajo sand paintings and African Yoruba vèvè drawings. Join us on January 12 at 1:00 p.m. to celebrate its reinstallation. Sanford Biggers artwork was acquired in 2004. A documentary video will feature the artist’s background and inspirations and will show performers’ interaction with the dance floor. Biggers is an internationally recognized artist who combines Eastern religion, urban street culture, popular icons and Dadaist approaches to explore cultural traditions, art history and politics. His artwork has been featured in the Whitney Museum of American Art, The Studio Museum in Harlem, MassMoca and The Brooklyn Museum.
Also on view in the Experiencenter as part of I See the Rhythm are instruments from around the globe; hands-on gallery activities; a Singing Card Catalogue for young learners; 20thcentury paintings inspired by music; a Prepared Piano to play; and Delirioso, an interactive sound installation by Cincinnati artist Anthony Luensman. In 1976, The Dayton Art Institute’s Pamela Houk created The Experiencenter, puttinga treasured artworks side-by-side with creative, stimulating, participatory experiences that provide a deeper understanding of the myriad forms of art and cultural expression.
SAVE THE DATE! SUNDAY, JANUARY 12 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Sanford Biggers Celebration 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. Max May Memorial Holocaust Closing Reception
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
During our year of being Decked Out!, you will see different styles of dress in portraits of children and textiles from around the globe. Masks from the permanent collection will be on display alongside Byzantine rings, African bracelets and European fans and lace. A costume chest will be filled with dress-up clothes for preschool children and costumes by performing arts organizations. Regional artists and an area school will create unique installations that spur imagination. Put on your best bib and tucker and come see what we have up our sleeves!
OUR FAVORITE SPACE AT THE DAI, BY KATHIE, TAYLOR & JORDAN THORNBURG I love The Dayton Art Institute – I’ve grown up coming here and the many wonderful experiences that I have enjoyed at The DAI have enriched my life and inspired my lifelong love and appreciation of art! It is now so special to have my daughters, Taylor (age 10) and Jordan (age 6), share these same experiences and so many more. They absolutely love visiting the museum – it opens up a magical world of fun, curiosity, exploration, and creativity! Taylor and Jordan say, “There are so many awesome spaces at The DAI that it is very hard to choose our one favorite space. We love touring the galleries, especially the modern and glass galleries, attending special exhibitions and events, such as Rockwell, Lightpaintings and Oktoberfest, and attending Summer Art Camps. At the very top of our list of
favorite spaces in the museum is definitely the Experiencenter, because it has so many fun activities for families to enjoy together!” At the current exhibition, I See the Rhythm, Taylor enjoys playing the piano while placing various objects on the exposed strings to change the sound. Jordan enjoys pushing all of the buttons to activate a variety of instruments, to hear their unique sounds. They also love Shimmering Madness by Contemporary American artist Sandy Skoglund-watching all of the butterflies flutter behind the jellybean statues is always so fun and amazing! Do you have a favorite space at The DAI? Share your story with us: mail it to Eric Brockman, The Dayton Art Institute, 456 Belmonte Park North, Dayton, OH 45405 or email ebrockman@daytonart.org.
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MARC CHAGALL: JERUSALEM WINDOW LITHOGRAPHS CONTINUES THROUGH FEBRUARY 23
KARL BLOSSFELDT: ART FORMS IN NATURE FEBRUARY 22 – MAY 18, NORTH GALLERY, LOWER LEVEL Karl Blossfeldt (1865-1932) was a German instructor of sculpture who photographed plants to educate his students about design in nature. Selftaught as a photographer, his hobby grew into a life-encompassing passion, and he devoted himself to the study of nature, photographing nothing but plants for 35 years. His fusion of scientific observation, sculptural form and surreal composition pioneered an artistic style that forged new approaches to modern art and photography. This exhibition presents more than
20 photogravures by Blossfeldt from The DAI’s collection of his flowers, stems, leaves, buds, tendrils, seeds and seed pods that the artist meticulously arranged to show the intricate, elegant architectural structure of their natural formations. Blossfeldt’s photographs were taken using either a vertical or horizontal perspective and could be magnified up to 30 times their actual size, revealing extraordinary details within the natural structure of the plants, highlighting their inherently artistic forms.
Karl Blossfeldt (German 1865-1932), Sanguisorba Canadensis, Canadian Great Burnet Stem-with-Stipula, photogravure, Gift of Randle and Cristina Egbert, 2005.66.15
FLOWERS IN BLOOM, ANIMALS AT PLAY: JAPANESE DECORATIVE ARTS AND SOSHOKU PRINTS, OPENING APRIL 5 IN THE ASIAN GALLERIES Animals and flowers are prominent in Japanese art, especially in the decorative arts, such as accessories and textiles. In tandem with the contemporary still-life exhibition, Isabella Kirkland: Stilled Life, we have assembled some of The Dayton Art Institute’s finest examples of flowers and animals within its Asian art collection. We invite you to peruse this gallery rotation of objects, ranging from a variety of artifacts, including bronze mirrors, textiles, accessories, ceramics, and prints.
RELATED GALLERY TALK: Thursday, May 1, 6:00 - 8:00p.m., Asian Gallery 105 & 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.
In 1960, Marc Chagall began creating a series of 12 stained glass windows for the synagogue of Hebrew University’s Hadassah Medical Center in Jerusalem. The windows symbolize the 12 tribes of Israel who were blessed by Jacob and Moses. The suite of 12 color lithographs featured in this exhibition were made by the artist’s master printmaker Charles Sorlier in close consultation with Chagall, based on Chagall’s own sketches and designs for the Jerusalem Window series. They echo Chagall’s original designs in stained glass with their brilliant use of color.
Kyohei Fujita (Japanese, born 1921), Flower Garden, 1998, Mold-blown glass, cut, polished, and acid-etched, gold and silver foil, and gilt-silver fittings, H: 6 inches, Museum purchase with funds provided by the Associate Board’s 1999 Art Ball, 1999.30
FORGED FROM NATURE: JEWELRY DESIGNS BY VIRGINIA BLAKENEY, FEBRUARY 28 – MAY 25, SOUTH GALLERY, LOWER LEVEL Virginia V. Blakeney (America, 1878 –1963) 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 The Dayton Art Institute is proud to present a select grouping of her watercolor designs and jewelry from its permanent collection.
Virginia V. Blakeney (American, 1878 – 1963) Design for a Necklace with Five Graduated Drops, c. 1910, Watercolor on Strathmore board, 9 ½ x 7 7/8 inches (24.2 x 19.6 cm), Bequest of the artist, 1963.136.24
Marc Chagall (French, born Belarus 1887 – 1985) The Windows of Jerusalem, Jean Leymarie, Editions André Sauret. Chapter Ruben, illustration 11. 1963. Lithograph, 36.5 x 27.7 cm. © 2013 Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York / ADAGP, Paris Private Collection
MAX MAY MEMORIAL HOLOCAUST ART EXHIBITION CONTINUES THROUGH JANUARY 12
Catherine Grady, Grade 10, Chaminade Julienne HS, Teacher: Diana Barr, It Stops With You, Watercolor
Each year, Renate Frydman and her family honor the memory of her grandfather, Max May, an artist and architect, by sponsoring an art contest that encourages area students in grades 5 – 12 to focus on the Holocaust as an inspiration for a world that is free of racism, disrespect and intolerance. Held under the auspices of the Holocaust Education Committee of the Jewish Federation of Greater Dayton, a selection of these works
is mounted at The DAI. Framing of the art is sponsored by Allen Seymour in memory of his wife, Carole. This year’s exhibition, on view through January 12, features work from the following schools: Dayton Regional STEM School (teacher Arch Grieve), Hillel Academy (teacher Susan Ayers), Chaminade Julienne High School (teacher Diana Barr), Archbishop Alter High
School (teacher Allyson Shank) and Warner Middle School (teacher Diane Greenberg). We thank the family for encouraging teachers to help their students express artistically that we cannot change the past, but we can change the future. Entries for the 2014 contest are due by Friday, April 4. For more information, visit www.daytonholocaust.org.
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ISABELLA KIRKLAND: STILLED LIFE
Isabella Kirkland, Descendant, 1999, oil paint, alkyd on panel, 48” x 36”, Courtesy of the artist and Feature Inc., New York
On view February 22 – May 18, 2014
Rendered in the crystalline clarity of 17th-century Dutch still-life paintings, contemporary artist Isabella Kirkland’s portraits of flora and fauna present a dazzling array of detail that straddles art history, scientific illustration and natural history. Still-life painting as an independent genre or specialty first flourished in the Netherlands during the early 1600s, although German and French painters were also early participants in the development, and less continuous traditions of Italian and Spanish still-life painting date from the same period. Many of the objects depicted in these early works remind the viewer of an edifying concept, such as worldly vanity or temperance. Moralizing meanings are also common in independent still-life paintings of the 17th century. Floral still lifes were especially prominent in the early 1600s, and their highly refined execution, subjects and symbolism were addressed to a cultivated audience. Painters from this period, such as Jan Fyt and Roelandt Savery, among others, often referred to herbals and other botanical texts when composing “bouquets,” which typically combined flowers from different countries and even different continents in one vase and at one moment of blooming. For many courtly collectors and wealthy merchants, a flower picture was part of a private domain that included a garden with rare specimens (which occasionally cost more than paintings of them), colored drawings or watercolors of rare tulips and other unusual flowers, and a small library of botanical books and prints. Building on this tradition, Isabella Kirkland composes her own unique 21st-century “bouquets” that deliver an arresting and timely narrative about the degradation and homogenization of our own environment. This exhibition brings together more than 50 of Kirkland’s works, as well as a host of preparatory drawings and studies in a variety of medium. With their luscious colors and high-gloss finishes, some of which took more than a year to create, these elaborate paintings provide a bridge between science and the humanities in brilliant color. Shown together for the first time, the works in Isabella Kirkland: Stilled Life are sure to be of interest to lovers of art as well as scientific study. Visit www.daytonartinstitute.org/stilledlife to learn more.
COMPANION LECTURE SERIES The Isabella Kirkland: Stilled Life Lecture Series will exaimne the fascinating overlap of science and art. Artist, scientist, scholars and audience will consider evolving ideas about art and nature in response to Isabella Kirkland’s remarkable paintings that document and comment on species loss and environmental change. The Stilled life Lecture Series is supported by a grant from the Ohio Humanities Council. Lectures are free for students and museum members, and included in museum or special exhibition admission for non-members. Thursday, February 20, 6:30 p.m. Isabella Kirkland Artist Lecture Saturday, March 1, 3:00 p.m. Dr. George Keyes Dutch Still-Life Painting of the Golden Age
EXHIBITION SPONSORS DP & L Foundation The Miami Valley School
The Isabella Kirkland: Stilled Life Lecture Series is supported by a grant from the Ohio Humanities Council, a state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities, which funds projects that enhance the public’s understanding and appreciation for the humanities. Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in the programs do not necessarily reflect those of the National Endowment for the Humanities, or of the Ohio Humanities Council.
Saturday, March 15, 3:00 p.m. Dr. Elaine Miller Isabella Kirkland: Transforming Perception
EXHIBITION PREVIEWS
Saturday, April 12, 3:00 p.m. Dr. Scott Hess Gathering Nature in a Time of Extinction: Isabella Kirkland’s Ecological Art
Jefferson Patterson Society Reception & Preview Wednesday, February 19 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 26, 3:00 p.m. Dr. Ryan McEwan Bio-Diversity and Isabella Kirkland This lecture will be held at the Boonshoft Museum of Discovery
Member Preview Days Thursday, February 20 and Friday, February 21 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
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 both exhibitions and the museum’s permanent collection. A $1 per transaction Historic Preservation Fee will be added to all ticket sales.
IN BLOOM: SELECTIONS FROM THE COLLECTION OF THE DAYTON ART INSTITUTE In conjunction with Isabella Kirkland: Stilled Life, The Dayton Art Institute will present more than 30 works from its permanent collection, supplemented with loans from private collections, featuring nature in bloom. From floral still lifes to garden delights, the representation of nature’s bounty as an independent genre has flourished since the early 1600s and remains a popular subject for artists today. This exhibition will present some of the museum’s finest examples, as well as some lesser known works, to highlight and explore this popular genre.
FRONT COVER IMAGE: Isabella Kirkland, Trade, 2001, oil paint, alkyd on panel, 36” x 48”, Courtesy of the artist and Feature Inc., New York SECOND PAGE TOP TO BOTTOM: Isabella Kirkland, Phosphorescent Mice (Study for Nova Series), 2005, oil paint on wood panel, 10.745 x 13.75”. Courtesy of the artist and Feature Inc., New York John Alexander (American, born 1946), Goldilock’s Delight, 1998, Oil on canvas 42 x 32 inches (106.7 x 81.3 cm), Museum purchase with funds provided by the James F. Dicke Family, 1999.129
VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR: ROSIE KIDD Dayton Art Institute’s Volunteer of the Year for 2013.
VOLUNTEERING AT THE DAI Each year, The DAI’s Leonardo League volunteers contribute more than 11,000 hours. We couldn’t do everything we do without their dedicated support! Every volunteer contribution, large or small, is important, and the museum is always 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 museum offers volunteer opportunities for both individuals and corporate groups that are interested in volunteering. Volunteer commitments may be temporary or long term. Those interested in becoming a Leonardo League volunteer may contact Monica Walker, Human Resource and Volunteer Services Director, at 937512-0151. Additional information about volunteer opportunities may also be found online at www. daytonartinstitute. org/volunteer.
The DAI has established a new Volunteer of the Year award to recognize outstanding volunteers whose unselfish and dedicated service has made a significant difference to the museum. Longtime museum volunteer Rosie Kidd has been selected as The
Rosie’s volunteer involvement with the museum came about by chance: In January 2000, Rosie received a phone call from a DAI volunteer coordinator who was trying to reach her sister. As a result of that phone call, Rosie got involved with The DAI’s volunteer program.
from mailings to critical data entry. She has personally and financially stepped up numerous times over the years to help address equipment needs in the department. In addition, Rosie and her husband, Marvin, provided a generous gift last year to help support the museum’s kids club, which is now known as the Museum Kidd’s Club in their honor. They recently renewed their Kidd’s Club support for 2014!
Over the past 14 years, Rosie has given more than 3,800 hours to the museum’s Development Department, where she volunteers two days per week. Rosie is a valued member of the department who has provided muchneeded assistance with everything
On a personal level, Rosie knows everyone’s birthday and never forgets to buy cards, bake cakes and make everyone feel special and valued. She provides a heartfelt warmth and levity in the workplace that benefits everyone!
UPCOMING 2014 ARTTREK TRIPS Museum of Art to view The Philip and Nancy Kotler Glass Collection; The Dali Museum, for Salvador Dali’s Santiago El Grande; The Morse Museum to view the world’s most comprehensive collection of works by Louis Comfort Tiffany, and The Orlando Museum of Art for an exhibition on Rembrandt, Rubens, Gainsborough and the Golden Age of Painting in Europe on loan from the Speed Art Museum, along with other museums in the area.
Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, Divan Japonais, lithograph, 1892-93, Printed in four colors on wore paper
Mark your calendars for a variety of exciting ArtTrek trips planned for 2014. Here is a sneak peek at what we are planning. Florida March Begin the year with a multi-day trip to Florida. Visits include the Ringling
Philadelphia Summer Visit The Barnes Foundation at its new location for an exhibition of Paul Cézanne, and The Philadelphia Museum of Art to view their permanent collection and an exhibition on Korean Art of the Joseon Dynasty. London and Paris September Travel to London to visit the Victoria & Albert Museum, The National Portrait Gallery, The British Museum, The Tate Museums, and The National Gallery of
London. Then board the Eurostar highspeed train, via the Chunnel, to Paris to visit The Louvre Museum, The Museé D’Orsey, Monet’s home and gardens at Giverny, Museé de l’Orangerie, and finally the new Louvre-Lens annex museum North of Paris. DAY TRIPS Columbus, May 3: The Columbus Museum of Art for the Toulouse-Lautrec and La Vie Moderne exhibition. Cincinnati, July 26: The Taft Museum for the exhibition Thomas Cole and The Voyage of Life. Cincinnati, October 4: The Cincinnati Art Museum for the Conversations around American Gothic exhibition. Visit www.daytonartinstitute.org/arttrek for updates and more information. To join the ArtTrek mailing list, call 937-223-5277, ext. 237, or email arttrek@daytonart.org.
COCO’S CARES CUSTOMER SERVICE AWARDS Customer Service is of the utmost importance at The DAI and our team is encouraged to go above and beyond to make museum visitors feel valued and important. Our new Coco’s Cares Customer Service Awards recognize the contributions of DAI team members including those behind the scenes - as equally significant and eligible.
Recent recipients of Coco’s Cares Customer Service Awards are: Russ Zindorf Renee O’Ryan
Coco’s Bistro for helping The Dayton Art Institute recognize and reward our great team!
Coco’s Bistro is providing dinner gift certificates to celebrate our staff members’ stellar efforts! Thanks to
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Museum Programs Guide: January—April 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)
NEW! DIY@DAI: Porter House Wednesday, January 15, 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. (begin any time between 5:00 and 6:30 p.m.) Leo Bistro and Gallery 202 $25 members; $30 non-members
The Art of Cooking Light Wednesday, January 8, 6:30 p.m. Leo Bistro $75 per person
Wine Tasting Series: European Flight Thursday, January 23, 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. Museum Galleries and Leo Bistro Advance Tickets: $20 members; $25 nonmembers Tickets at the Door: $30
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In keeping with our “New Year’s Resolutions” to eat healthier, Renee McClure of Elite Catering and Leo Bistro will present her favorite ways to cut calories and trim fat from America’s favorite comfort food recipes. Super Saturday Family Day: Winter Wonderland Saturday, January 11, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Experiencenter $5 per family of four for members; $10 per family of four for non-members; $2 per each additional child Create artwork celebrating snow and the winter season. This program is perfect for all ages and levels of artistic ability. All materials provided. Celebration: Sanford Biggers & Max May Memorial Holocaust Exhibit Receptions Sunday, January 12, 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. Experiencenter, South Gallery Free to members; included in museum suggested admission for non-members On January 12, the education department will host two events: the unveiling of Sanford Biggers’ interactive dance floor, Mandala of the B-Bodhisattva I in the Experiencenter, and a closing reception for the Max May exhibition in the South Gallery.
Tiny Thursdays Every Thursday, 11:00 a.m. – noon Experiencenter $6 per child members; $8 per child non-members
Patrick Mauk of the Dayton Visual Arts Center will tell you about how Fairfield Porter’s Self Portrait inspired his paintings and help you paint an abstract portrait of your home. Includes materials, a complimentary beer, wine or soft drink, and light appetizers.
The DAI’s new wine-tasting series features a docent-led tour of objects in the museum’s collection, followed by the opportunity to sample five wines in Leo Bistro. The first tasting features European wines and a tour of the museum’s European galleries. Super Saturday Family Day: Duct Tape DIY Saturday, January 25, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Experiencenter $5 per family of four for members; $10 per family of four for non-members; $2 per each additional child It’s a wacky program that’s more about creativity than home repairs. This program is perfect for all ages and levels of artistic ability. All materials provided.
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Super Saturday Family Day: Do U <3 Art? Saturday, February 8, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Experiencenter $5 per family of four for members; $10 per family of four for non-members; $2 per each additional child Create a Valentine for someone you love. This program is perfect for all ages and levels of artistic ability. All materials provided.
Ages 2-5 and a caregiver (baby siblings welcome) are invited for storytime curated by The Dayton Metro Libraries; movement activities; a gallery visit and a make-and-take art project. Each month brings a different theme:
Afternoon Musicales Sunday, February 9, 2:00 p.m. NCR Renaissance Auditorium Free to members; $8 adult, $5 senior and student non-members; youth/children 17 & under free Our winter Afternoon Musicales resume with a performance by the Dayton Chamber Music Society. Afternoon Musicales now begin at 2:00 p.m.
The Art of Sense and Sensation Wednesday, February 12, 6:30 p.m. Leo Bistro $55 per person (includes paired wines and cheeses) This wine class is all about learning how wine interacts with us. We will taste wines that give different sensations and use our senses to differentiate between the wines. We will also use various common food elements to see how they change the wines that we drink. Zoot Theatre Company: The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe February 14 – March 2, Fridays & Saturdays at 8:00 p.m., Sundays at 2:00 p.m. NCR Renaissance Auditorium Individual Tickets: $20 adults; $17 seniors & students; $12 children under 12 Zoot takes this classic C.S. Lewis story set in the land of Narnia and faithfully recreates the magic and mystery of Aslan, the great lion, his struggle with the White Witch, and the adventures of four children.
January: Shaping Up February: Love is for Everyone March: Babies Everywhere April: Flowers Abound
NEW! DIY@DAI: Washi WOW Wednesday, February 19, 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. (begin any time between 5:00 and 6:30 p.m.) Leo Bistro and Gallery 201 $25 members; $30 non-members Check out Kenneth Noland’s Nightwood and create a washi tape artwork with Museum Educator Alex Otte. Includes complimentary beer, wine or soft drink, and light appetizers. Isabella Kirkland: Artist Lecture Thursday, February 20 Artist Lecture: 6:30 – 7:15 p.m. Reception: 7:15 – 8:00 p.m. NCR Renaissance Auditorium Free to members and college students (w/ID); included in museum or exhibition admission for non-members
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Isabella Kirkland will speak about her first major solo museum exhibition, Isabella Kirkland: Stilled Life. Kirkland draws from 17th-century Dutch painting techniques, documenting flora and fauna, past and present, with an environmentally conscious edge. Super Saturday Family Day: Not-so-stilled Life Saturday, February 22, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Experiencenter $5 per family of four for members; $10 per family of four for non-members; $2 per each additional child
at The Detroit Institute of Arts, is a recognized scholar of 17th-century Dutch and Flemish art. He will illuminate the traditions of the Golden Age of still-life painting and the impact of global trade on the arts, drawing parallels to Isabella Kirkland’s paintings. Workshop: Endangered Bird Kinetic Sculpture Tuesday, March 4, 5:00 – 7:30 p.m. Classroom A $50 members; $65 non-members (includes admission to special exhibition Isabella Kirkland: Stilled Life) Puppeteer Ayn Wood will teach a workshop in creating counter-weighted moving sculptures. First visit Stilled Life, then create a sculpture of an endangered bird. For ages 9 and up. Includes materials. Object in Focus: Jan Fyt, Garland of Flowers, 1643 Thursday, March 6, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Gallery 215 and Leo Bistro $12 members; $16 non-members Join Curator Aimee Marcereau DeGalan in Gallery 215 as she discusses still-life painting and its many interpretations, and relates it to contemporary still-life painter Isabella Kirkland. A champagne reception and discussion with the curator follows in Leo Bistro.
Compose an artwork inspired by Isabella Kirkland’s still-life paintings. This program is perfect for all ages and levels of artistic ability. All materials provided.
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Isabella Kirkland: Stilled Life Lecture Series Dutch Still-Life Painting of the Golden Age Saturday, March 1, 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. NCR Renaissance Auditorium Free to members and college students (w/ID); included in museum or exhibition admission for non-members Dr. George S. Keyes, former Chief Curator and Curator Emeritus of European Paintings
The Boonshoft Museum of Discovery will join us to teach illustration from a scientific point of view, and they might just bring a few examples of creatures to draw! This program is perfect for all ages and levels of artistic ability. All materials provided. Pub Science at Leo Bistro Tuesday, March 11, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Leo Bistro Free to students, DAI and Boonshoft members; included in museum suggested admission for non-members Join a loyal group of science enthusiasts during Pub Science, a popular Boonshoft Museum of Discovery program, as the group casually discusses scientific topics while sipping a favorite beer. Arrive at 6:00 p.m. for a docentled tour of Isabella Kirkland: Stilled Life ($9 per person). The Art of Food and Wine Pairing: Journey to Italy Wednesday, March 12, 6:30 p.m. Leo Bistro $75 per person Some of life’s simplest and tastiest treasures come straight out of Italy. Renee McClure will present her best Italian recipes, and a representative from Wine Trends will present the Italian wines that pair best with the evening’s dishes.
Wine Tasting Series: Women Wine Makers Thursday, February 27, 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. Museum Galleries and Leo Bistro Advance Tickets: $20 members; $25 nonmembers Tickets at the Door: $30 The second of The DAI’s new wine-tasting series features women wine makers and a docent-led tour focusing on women artists in the museum’s collection.
Super Saturday Family Day: Scientific Illustration with the Boonshoft Saturday, March 8, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Experiencenter $5 per family of four for members; $10 per family of four for non-members; $2 per each additional child
Museum Movies: Gypsy (1962) Wednesday, March 12, 7:00 p.m. NCR Renaissance Auditorium $5 members; $8 non-members
Prime Time Party Rental Series: Elvis: Aloha from Hawaii Party Friday, March 7, 7:00 – 11:00 p.m. Shaw Gothic Cloister Advance Tickets: $35 members; $40 nonmembers Series Subscription (3 parties): $90 members; $105 non-members The Prime Time Party Rental Series celebrates the 60th anniversary of The King’s first recording session with a concert extravaganza, featuring Ryan Roth’s amazing recreation of Elvis’ Aloha from Hawaii concert! As always, costumes are encouraged – so break out the Hawaiian shirts and jumpsuits!
The Dayton Art Institute partners with the Cinema Arts Society of the Greater Dayton Area to present classic films at the museum. The series kicks off with the 1962 classic Gypsy, about the life and times of burlesque dancer Gypsy Rose Lee. Vectren Jazz & Beyond Thursday, March 13, 5:30 – 8:00 p.m. Shaw Gothic Cloister Free to members; $8 non-members The popular Vectren Jazz & Beyond series begins a new season in March. Visit daytonartinstitute.org/jazz for updates!
Isabella Kirkland: Stilled Life Lecture Series Isabella Kirkland: Transforming Perception Saturday, March 15, 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. NCR Renaissance Auditorium Free to members and college students (w/ID); included in museum or exhibition admission for non-members Dr. Elaine Miller, Professor of Philosophy at Miami University in Oxford, will talk about how contemporary art and artists, including Isabella Kirkland, play a role in affecting our perception of culture and nature. Dr. Miller has published numerous articles and books on the nature of aesthetics, art and women artists. Vanguard Concerts: Ran Dank and Soyeun Kate Lee, Duo-Piano Saturday, March 15, 8:00 p.m. NCR Renaissance Auditorium $20 adults; $15 students Call 937-436-0244 or go to daytonartinstitute.org/vanguard for tickets Israeli piano virtuoso Ran Dank has appeared on the Vanguard Concerts series twice before. Now it’s a husband-and-wife duo: four hands on one keyboard, including a four-hands piano rendition of The Rite of Spring! Afternoon Musicales Sundays, March 16, 23 & 30, 2:00 p.m. NCR Renaissance Auditorium Free to members; $8 adult, $5 senior and student non-members; youth/children 17 & under free Spring is in the air as our Afternoon Musicales
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 non-members Join us on select Saturdays for informal, 20-minute talks given by museum docents. January 4: Vaishnavi with Lion, Asian Galleries January 11: Sebastian Ricci, The Rape of Lucretia, Gallery 213 January 18: Louise Nevelson, Untitled & Alison Van Pelt, Louise Nevelson, Gallery 201 January 25: Chinese Tomb Treasures, Asian Galleries February 1: Tibeto-Chinese Mahamaya and Buddhadakini Statues, Asian Galleries February 8: Antoine Louis Barye, Theseus
conclude in March with performances by the Miami Valley Symphony Orchestra and Jim McCutcheon on March 16, the McCutcheon Music Faculty on March 23, and the Hofeldt Trio on March 30. Afternoon Musicales now begin at 2:00 p.m. NEW! DIY@DAI: Flower Power Wednesday, March 19, 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. (begin any time between 5:00 and 6:30 p.m.) Leo Bistro and Eilleen Dicke Gallery of Glass $25 members; $30 non-members Take in Dale Chihuly’s Red Ikebana and learn to make a duct tape rose pen with Museum Educator Alex Otte. Includes complimentary beer, wine or soft drink, and light appetizers.
Museum Movies: Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House (1948) Wednesday, March 26, 7:00 p.m. NCR Renaissance Auditorium $5 members; $8 non-members The Dayton Art Institute and the Cinema Arts Society of the Greater Dayton Area present a classic romantic comedy, starring Cary Grant and Myrna Loy. Wine Tasting Series: Modern Vines Thursday, March 27, 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. Museum Galleries and Leo Bistro Advance Tickets: $20 members; $25 nonmembers Tickets at the Door: $30 The DAI’s wine-tasting series spotlights new trends in wine making and includes a tour of the contemporary art collection. The evening includes light snacks and the opportunity to sample five wines in Leo Bistro.
Super Saturday Family Day: Art with Zoot Saturday, March 22, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Experiencenter $5 per family of four for members; $10 per family of four for non-members; $2 per each additional child Craft a puppet with Zoot Theatre Company artists. This program is perfect for all ages and levels of artistic ability. All materials provided.
Fighting the Minotaur, Gallery 212 February 15: Pierre-Nolasque Bergeret, Marius Meditating on the Ruins of Carthage, Gallery 212 February 22: Jan Fyt, Garland of Flowers & Abraham van Beyeren, Still Life with Fish, Gallery 215 & 216 March 1: Talking Turner, European & Contemporary galleries March 8: Francois-Xavier Fabre, Roman Charity: Cimon and Pera, Gallery 213 March 15: Robert Motherwell, Study in Black and White #2, Gallery 202 March 22: Dutch Baroque Art - An Embarrassment of Riches, Gallery 216 March 29: Edward Edmundson, The Temperance Lecture, Gallery 207 April 5: Samuel Richards, Blissful Hours, Gallery 207 April 12: Tibetan Objects, Gallery 114 April 26: Indian Art, Gallery 115
april/may Vectren Jazz & Beyond Thursday, April 3, 5:30 – 8:00 p.m. Shaw Gothic Cloister Free to members; $8 non-members The popular Vectren Jazz & Beyond continues on the first Thursday of April. Visit daytonartinstitute.org/jazz for updates!
NEW! 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 non-members Join us on select Wednesday evenings for this new series of monthly gallery talks, where two museum docents compare and contrast objects in the museum’s permanent collection. January 8: Judith & Holerfones and My Life February 5: Comparing French Academic Painting & Impressionism March 5: Themes in the Art Deco Movement April 2: Topic TBA Go to www.daytonartinstitute.org/tours for more about Sound Bites and Side by Side talks.
Behind the Scenes at the Boonshoft Saturday, April 5, 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. Boonshoft Museum of Discovery Free to Boonshoft members; included in Boonshoft museum admission for non-members Limit 45 participants; ages 12 and up Join the Boonshoft staff to tour the Boonshoft’s collections in storage. This behind-the-scenes tour is a unique chance to experience the museum’s animal and plant collections and to get a glimpse of species featured in Isabella Kirkland’s paintings. The Art of Cooking with Sustainable Seafood Wednesday, April 9, 6:30 p.m. Leo Bistro $65 per person
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In this class you will learn about sustainable fishing practices and what is available to us here in Ohio. With help from a local fishmonger, we will explore local fish available to us as well as others caught in the United State. We will marinate, grill, sautee and bake fish to see how the different cooking methods can compliment different types of fish. Price of the ticket includes beer and wine to go with the dishes. Museum Movies: The Tales of Hoffmann (1951) Wednesday, April 9, 7:00 p.m. NCR Renaissance Auditorium $5 members; $8 non-members The Dayton Art Institute and the Cinema Arts Society of the Greater Dayton Area present the classic film adaptation of the Offenbach opera. Vanguard Concerts: Cicely Parnas, Cello Friday, April 11, 8:00 p.m. NCR Renaissance Auditorium $20 adults; $15 students Call 937-436-0244 or go to daytonartinstitute.org/vanguard for tickets First Prize winner of the 2012 Young Concert Artists International Auditions, Cicely Parnas started playing the cello at age four and made her concerto debut at 11 with the Woodstock Chamber Orchestra. Master Class: Still-Life Painting with Jennifer Jennings Saturday, April 12, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Classroom A $100 members; $125 non-members (includes admission to the special exhibition, Isabella Kirkland: Stilled Life) Jennifer Jennings returns to Dayton to teach this master class on painting an acrylic stilllife. Enjoy a docent-led tour of Stilled Life, and then learn from a talented and patient
teacher. You will leave with at least one completed canvas. All materials are provided, and all skill levels are welcome. Super Saturday Family Day: Art Camp Boot Camp Saturday, April 12, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Experiencenter $5 per family of four for members; $10 per family of four for non-members; $2 per each additional child Drop in as we roll out our Summer Art Camp offerings. Learn about the themes and instructors and get a discount on your favorite camp! All materials provided. Isabella Kirkland: Stilled Life Lecture Series Gathering Nature in a Time of Extinction: Isabella Kirkland’s Ecological Art Saturday, April 12, 3:00 p.m. NCR Renaissance Auditorium Free to members and college students (w/ID); included in museum or exhibition admission for non-members Dr. Scott Hess, Professor of English at Earlham College in Richmond, Indiana, will explore Kirkland’s paintings in relation to the development of natural history and collecting, ideas of nature, and environmental movements since the 1800s. NEW! DIY@DAI: Fish Folly Wednesday, April 16, 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. (begin any time between 5:00 and 6:30 p.m.) Leo Bistro $25 members; $30 non-members The DAI’s Jane Black will show a Milton Avery print and Japanese netsuke that will lead to fishprint fun. Warning: real fish will be involved! Includes complimentary beer, wine or soft drink, and light appetizers. Museum Movies: Niagara (1953) Wednesday, April 23, 7:00 p.m. NCR Renaissance Auditorium $5 members; $8 non-members The Dayton Art Institute and the Cinema Arts Society of the Greater Dayton Area present Marilyn Monroe in a rare dramatic role. Wine Tasting Series: Lighten Up, It’s Spring! Thursday, April 24, 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. Museum Galleries and Leo Bistro Advance Tickets: $20 members; $25 non-members Tickets at the Door: $30 The DAI’s new wine-tasting series looks at spring wines and includes a docent-led tour of landscapes. The evening includes light snacks and the opportunity to sample five wines in Leo Bistro.
Zoot Theatre Company: Animal Farm April 25 – May 11, Fridays & Saturdays at 8:00 p.m., Sundays at 2:00 p.m. NCR Renaissance Auditorium Individual Tickets: $20 adults; $17 seniors & students; $12 children under 12 Zoot takes on this immense and still timely political drama, in which the animals on a farm drive out their master and take over and run the farm for themselves. Super Saturday Family Day: Get Out and Bike Saturday, April 26, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Experiencenter $5 per family of four for members; $10 per family of four for non-members; $2 per each additional child Celebrate Earth Day, learn bike safety tips and jazz up your bicycle with wearable bikethemed art. This program is perfect for all ages and levels of artistic ability. All materials provided (except your wheels). Isabella Kirkland: Stilled Life Lecture Series Bio-Diversity and Isabella Kirkland Saturday, April 26, 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. Boonshoft Museum of Discovery, Science on a Sphere Free to members and college students (w/ID); included in museum or exhibition admission for non-members Dr. Ryan McEwan, Professor of Environmental Ecology at the University of Dayton, will present a compelling scientific foundation for Kirkland’s artwork and will use her paintings to discuss bio-diversity and the affect of climate change on species and human society. 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.
We are Celebrating The Dayton Art Institute’s 2014 Exhibitions
Isabella Kirkland: Stilled Life Isabella Kirkland, Gone, 2004, oil paint on canvas over wood panel, courtesy of the artist and Feature Inc., New York. February 22 – May 18
Dayton Collects Studio Glass William Morris, Raven, 1998, blown glass, museum purchase with funds provided by the James F. Dicke Family, 1998.85.1-2 July 12 – September 28
Deco Japan: Shaping Art and Culture, 1920-1945 Kobayakawa Kiyoshi, Tipsy (Horoyoi), 1930, woodblock print November 15 – January 25
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