UBUHLE WOMEN Beadwork and the Art of Independence June 24–September 10, 2017 Dazzling beadwork from South Africa will be on display at The Dayton Art Institute this summer in this stunning special exhibition! Ubuhle means “beauty” in the Xhosa and Zulu languages, and it describes the shimmering quality of light on glass that for the Xhosa people has a particular spiritual significance. Ubuhle Women: Beadwork and the Art of Independence showcases a new form of bead art, the ndwango (“cloth”), developed by a community of women living and working together in rural KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. The Ubuhle artists’ community was established in 1999 to empower local women with the means to provide for their families through their art. Using skills handed down through generations, and working in their own unique style, the women create both figurative and abstract subjects for their ndwangos. The Dayton Art Institute will be the first venue for this new touring exhibition, developed by the Smithsonian Anacostia Community Museum, in cooperation with Curators Bev Gibson, Ubuhle Beads and James Green, and organized for tour by International Arts & Artists. Visit daytonartinstitute.org/ubuhle for more information and look for the hashtag #UbuhleWomen on social media.
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SPECIAL EVENT TONY WEST AND THE IMANI DANCERS Saturday, August 12, 1–2 p.m. Renaissance Auditorium $5 members; $7 non-members Family Pricing: $10/family of four members; $15/family of four non-members; $2 per each additional child Preregistration required by August 5. To complement the special exhibition Ubuhle Women: Beadwork and the Art of Independence, join us for an interactive and unique performance by Tony West and the Imani Dancers. Experience the excitement and wonder of dancers, musicians, and actors who blend their contemporary experiences with the influences of African heritage.
BENEFACTOR SPONSOR
Premier Health
ADDITIONAL SUPPORT FROM
American Medical Response Bead Stash Macy’s Dayton Chapter of Links, Inc. SUPPORTING SPONSORS Dr. Grace L. DeVelbiss Liberty Health Care Corporation Frownies Skin Care IGS Energy Miller-Valentine Group School of Advertising Art Synchrony Financial Taft/ University of Dayton
PATRON SPONSOR
COMMUNITY PARTNER Central State University
MEDIA PARTNERS Dayton Daily News WHIO-TV
COVER: Zondlile Zondo (born 1969), I am ill, I still see Color and Beauty: Jamludi The Red Cow (detail), 2012, glass beads sewn onto fabric, 50 3/8” x 673/4”. Private Collection. ABOVE LEFT: Zondlile Zondo (born 1969), Flowers for the Gods (detail), 2012, glass beads sewn onto fabric, 49 5/8” x 20 1/8”. The Ubuhle Private Collection. LEFT: Thando Ntobela (born 1979), Ankoli Bull (detail), 2013, glass beads sewn onto fabric, 50 3/8” x 65”. Private Collection.
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RELATED EVENTS Be sure to join us for these events and programs related to the exhibition! Visit our website or call 937-223-4ART (4278) for more information.
GALLERY HOURS
ARTventures: Beaded Butterflies
Wednesday – Saturday, 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Extended hours Thursday until 8:00 p.m. Sunday, noon – 5:00 p.m. Closed Mondays, Tuesdays & major holidays
Vine & Canvas Wine Tasting Series: Women & Wine
EXHIBITION ADMISSION
Draw from the Collection: Contemporary Beading
Adults: $14 Seniors (60+): $11 Students (18+ w/ID): $11 Active Military: $11 Groups (10 or more): $11 Youth (ages 7-17): $6 Children (6 & under): Free
Saturday, July 8, 1–3 p.m. The Lange Family Experiencenter Studio $10/family of four members; $15/family of four non-members; $2/each additional child
Friday, July 14, 6:30–9 p.m. Shaw Gothic Cloister Advance: $30 members: $35 non-members At the Door: $40
Saturday, July 15, 1–3 p.m. Special Exhibition Galleries & Studios $12 members; $18 non-members; $8 ages 12-17 Preregistration required by July 7; limit 20 participants
Curatorial Conversations: Ubuhle Women: Beadwork and the Art of Independence
Thursday, July 20, 6–7 p.m. Special Exhibition Galleries $5 members, $10 non-members in advance ($12 at the door)
Tony West and the Imani Dancers
Saturday, August 12, 1–2 p.m. Renaissance Auditorium $5 members; $7 non-members Family Pricing: $10/family of four members; $15/family of four non-members; $2 per each additional child. Preregistration required by August 5.
Behind the Scenes of Ubuhle Women: Beadwork and the Art of Independence Thursday, August 31, 4–5 p.m. $5 members; $10 non-members In partnership with University of Dayton
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Price includes admission to the exhibition and the museum’s permanent collection.
THE DAYTON ART INSTITUTE 456 Belmonte Park North Dayton, Ohio 45405 937-223-4ART (4278) www.daytonartinstitute.org
BELOW: Ntombephi “Induna” Ntobela (born 1966), My Sea, My Sister, My Tears (detail), 2012, glass beads sewn onto fabric, 24” x 24 3/8”. Private Collection.
June 24–September 10, 2017 daytonartinstitute.org/ubuhlewomen 6/22/17 2:13 PM