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Circuses in America provided delightful entertainment that brought amazing performers, artists, menageries of animals and vendors, and transformed empty fields or parking lots into magical places. A little known fact is that Jackson County had its very own circus. Owned by Paul and Mae Lewis, the circus wintered on a farm in Grass Lake, Michigan. It spent the rest of the year traveling thousands of miles to cities and towns where their trapeze performers would defy gravity, the jugglers would amaze, the clowns would entertain, and the trainers with their animals would defy expectations. This exhibit will tell the story of the Lewis Bros. Circus through photographs, posters, and artifacts, as well as the recorded memories of Paul and Mae’s niece, former Museum employee and long-time member, Barbara Stanton. It will also take a look at other Michigan circuses and their performers as well as address the unique cultural importance of the circus.
IN THIS ISSUE:
Sugaring & Shearing at Hillside Farm
Charlie: ‘Thank You’ (pg. 2)
Welcome Spring’s arrival at the Ella Sharp Museum of Art and History’s annual Sugaring and Shearing festival Sunday, March 24, from noon to 4 p.m. Rain or shine, there is plenty to do indoors and out.
Civil War Momentos (pg. 4) Spring Classes (pg. 5)
Farm Lane will be bustling with activities such as Puddingstone Farm’s petting zoo, sheep shearing and docents in all the historical buildings. Don’t miss the “sap to syrup” demonstrations at the sugar bush and Haigh’s Maple Syrup will be back selling their products in the Country Store. We will also see the return of the working dog demonstration, where Marilyn Terpstra will show how she uses her trained dogs to herd sheep. The working dog demonstrations will be at noon, 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m., allowing guests to also see the sheep shearing demonstrations that will begin on the half hour. All six museum galleries will be open, and children can create a spring-themed make and take project in the art studios.
Photo by Tim Bair.
Sugaring and Shearing is a free, non-ticketed event with nominal fees for food and some activities. For more information call (517) 787-2320 or visit us on the web at ellasharp.org and on Facebook.
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Letter from the Executive Director, Charles Aymond
Thank you. and are now working on raising the money to restore the gazebo. We all owe an enormous thank you to the funders of these important projects.
As I think about what I ought to say in my last letter as Director of the Museum, I keep coming back to just saying, “thank you.” I’ve truly loved this job (most of the time) and I am honored to have been able to serve the Museum and work for you and with you. Thank you for that opportunity.
We’ve also opened the new clock gallery, instituted the Saturday Series and Patio Parties as well as implementing new art and history programs. We’ve continued the Ella’s tradition of offering the community a wide variety of interesting education programs, stimulating exhibits and wholesome community events. Thank you donors, patrons, school teachers, parents, members, volunteers, contractors, visitors and community citizens. Thank you City of Jackson Council members for donating Ella’s personal property to the Museum and thereby eliminating any future legal issues regarding our responsibilities. I must add a huge and very personal thank you to the staff here at the Ella. If I have done anything positive during my tenure, most of the credit should go to the staff who seem to make anything possible. Thank you.
Together we’ve been able to upgrade our infrastructure by painting the farm house, replacing leaking roofs, installing new airconditioning, replacing the cement in front of Hadwin Center, bringing the Granary kitchen up to date and reopening that facility (which we are about to do again), replacing the flooring at the entry to the farm house, reroofing the wood shop, tuckpointing the stone walls in front of Hadwin Center, removing the toxic waste from the Tower Barn, rebuilding the back entry of the East Barn, installing energy efficient lighting in the galleries and attending to countless other repairs and replacements. Thank you for making this possible. We have also planted many memorial trees and are working to restore the Florence Field Wildflower Garden. Thank you to the friends, family and gardeners that have made this possible. We’ve also just learned that we have raised the money to repave Farm Lane and install interpretive signs for our historic buildings. The plans have been in place for some time and we thank the Weatherwax Foundation, the Hurst Foundation and the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs for making this much needed project a reality. We also have raised the money to replace the flooring on the front and side porches of Ella’s home
Many of you have heard me say that I envy my successor. I say that because I know this Museum can have a bright future ahead. There are so many things we have to do and there is so much potential, but there is a time and a place for everything. It is time for the Ella to move forward. It is time for me to turn over the leadership to a new Director. Please give her as much help as you can. Thank you.
One-Day Workships for Teens & Adults Introduction to Flash Photography
Instructor: Kate Lambert Lee When: Saturday, March 23, 1-4 pm Cost: Member $25/Non-member $35 Often photographers specialize in available light photography because they fear flash photography. Truly good flash looks natural and is unnoticeable. Learn how to control your exposures through various flash techniques and accessories. Get over your fear of flash, and take your photography to the next level. This will be a smaller class with limited enrollment. Bring a digital SLR with an external flash.
Help Wanted: Open Position Granary Operator
Floor Cloth Painting Workshop
As you may have heard, Karina terminated her lease for the Granary restaurant operation as of February 23, 2013 and the Museum is seeking a new operator. The ideal candidate must be willing to work closely with the Museum and have prior restaurant management experience. An interest in catering special events at the Museum is a plus. The space includes a fully furnished kitchen and dining room. This is a great opportunity. If you are interested or would like more information please contact the Museum at info@ellasharp.org prior to March 15, 2013.
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Instructor: Sharon Sunday When: Saturday, April 20, 9 am-4 pm Cost: Member $70/ Non-member $85 Floor cloths make wonderful gifts, and are inexpensive to paint. All you need is the canvas floor cloth, acrylic craft paints, and a metal straight edge. Dress casually as we will be working with paint. Bring a sack lunch, a towel, and a plastic bag to take your cloth home. Supply list will be sent via e-mail.
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Lawrence & Valerie Bullen Robert and Jane Grover
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Received from December 1, 2012 through January 31, 2013
CONTRIBUTIONS MEMORIALS
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DONATIONS TO THE COLLECTIONS Wendell Aten Tim Bair Linda Cleveland Mrs. Robert Dorer Carolyn Hammar Charles Nelson Marti Ploof Sue Wrzesinkski Thomas Wistinghausen
CONTRIBUTIONS
Comerica Wealth & Institutional Management County National Bank Friends of Ella Sharp Museum Friends of Ella Sharp Museum, Gift Shop John George Jr. Student Loan Fund Hancock Foundation Samuel Higby Camp Foundation Hurst Foundation Jackson Women’s Garden Association Mary McVicker Flo Osborne
Bill & Vi Sigmund Foundation Al Spiess Jr.
VOLUNTEERS
Special thanks to: Pat Rombyer – data entry and mailing for membership Carolyn Curtis - data entry and mailing for membership John Guidinger – grant writing and project management Membership Committee members: Barbara Duke Emily Huntoon Michelle Lake Rita Lundberg Mary McVicker Alicia Miller Katie Phelan Nan Sparks Barbara Stanton Caitlin Tetrick Dan Vainner Cindy VanGieson Sue Wrzesinski Betsy Youngdahl Leslie Youngdahl Rachael Zimmerman
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Activities and Exhibits at The Ella
Never Enough Time Gallery of Clocks New in Never Enough Time is an exhibit of Banjo clocks, now through May 4. First patented in 1802 by brothers Aaron and Simon Willard, the Banjo clock was one of the most popular clocks of its time.
lecting benches and decorative footstools after his grandmother gave him a stool she had used for many years. A small woman, she had used it to reach into places too high for her to otherwise reach. The pieces included in this display are only a small representation of Al’s large and diverse collection.
Originally called the “Improved Timepiece,” the clock later became known as a Banjo clock because of its resemblance to the musical instrument. The clock maintained its popularity until the 1860s. Vintage clocks are very valuable and highly desired by collectors.
Don’t miss the beautiful French marble mantel clocks, including the three-piece clock and candle stick sets, when you visit Never Enough Time.
To complement the clocks in this ever-changing gallery is a small sampling of another of Allen Spiess Jr.’s collections. Al began col-
Andrews Gallery of Wildlife Art
Pete Zaluzec’s Wide-Ranging Work Inspired by childhood visits to the Field Museum of Natural History, sculptor Pete Zaluzec has won awards and acclaim for his keen ability to capture the demeanor of his animal subjects without sacrificing anatomical accuracy.
Park for inspiration and photographs. He used his photographs to create sketches and carefully layered prints on gampi, a delicate wood-fiber paper used in Japanese printmaking.
He began his career in 1985 with small, precise bird sculptures carved out of wood. The carvings were well received and earned him the “Best in World” title in the Ward World Championship Wildfowl Carving Competition three years running. However, Zaluzec found himself getting too comfortable, so he challenged himself to explore new territory in both subject and medium.
Zaluzec moved from wood to bronze, then a blend of bronze and river rocks, to achieve a more relaxed and “low-key” effect in his work. The pieces on display in the Andrews Curious-Owl, bronze Gallery of Wildlife Art are a stellar sampling of Zaluzec’s wide-ranging, ever-evolving work.
From sculpting birds he progressed to North American mammals such as deer, bison, and bears, traveling to Yellowstone National
Mementos of the Civil War The Ella Sharp Museum will commemorate the sesquicentennial of the Civil War with a special exhibit, curated by Jim Zuleski, in our Emmet and Pyron Galleries opening on April 27. The battles, causes, and personalities of the Civil War have been discussed and written about since the conflict. As interesting as they are, these topics will not be the focal points of the exhibit. Instead, this exhibit will focus on actual items used during the war.
These artifacts were gathered mainly from the Roger Heiple collection. He is the nationallyrecognized historian of the Grand Army of the Republic (G.A.R.), a Civil War Veterans Group. Other items were borrowed from various local collections.
The Civil War was an event that touched all Americans and shaped the future of the United States. Veterans, their families and citizens in general kept their memories of this historic event with photographs, small mementos, and relics — and especially uniforms and armament. The mementos in this exhibit show how Americans chose to remember the War.
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Education Department PLANT PALS AND FROG FRIENDS Thursday, April 4
Children will love making new friends, and creating art projects that relate to the season. Bring a lunch. A snack will be provided each morning and afternoon.
Make a plant pal to take home, and watch it grow all Spring. Origami frogs will have you jumping for joy, and a little hand-crafted “sunshine” will brighten up your day!
All supplies are included!
INSECT-A-PALOOZA Tuesday, April 2 Learn all about the insects of Spring! Students will create bugs, butterflies, worms, (and more) while exploring a variety of art media. Bug-out with your friends, and transform yourself into your favorite insect!
ART IN MOTION Friday, April 5
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Kindergarten–6th Grade students Whole Week (4 Sessions): $85 Museum Members $120 Non-Members One-Day Session: $25 Museum Members $35 Non-Members
Take a spin with artistic pinwheels, and make your own kite to fly in Ella Sharp Park. Play art games, and much more!
THE ART-FULL GARDEN Wednesday, April 3
Register online at www.ellasharp.org, in person, or by phone at 517-787-2320 during Museum business hours.
Students will create their own garden of art, including hand-print lilies, plastic posies, and all sorts of paper flowers. Celebrate the season with a Spring (no-snow) globe!
Spring Classes and Workshops Here are just a few of our class offerings for the Spring Term. Please check out the full listing of classes for children, teens, and adults on our webpage!
Cost: Member $45/Non-member $55 Scratchboard art is a form of direct engraving. The board starts out solid black and then the artist scratches to expose a layer of white clay under black ink. Students will create original art works using various tools and techniques. The instructor will demonstrate and
SCRATCHBOARD
Instructor: Dick Stanton Three Saturdays: March 2-16, 12:30-2:30 pm
Continued in SPRING, pg. 6
Target Fun and Free Community Art Tutorials March 9: Feeling Lucky, at Boos Center Saint Patty’s Day Project.
If you’re looking for something to do on the weekend that’s fun and free, come join us for our community art tutorials, sponsored by Target. This is a great way for parents and caregivers to interact with children (preschool through sixth grade), and to encourage their creativity.
April 13: Celebrate Spring, at Ella Sharp Museum Create birds and learn about wildlife in the Andrews Gallery.
Drop in anytime from 11 am to 2 pm on the noted Saturdays. Materials and snacks are provided. The Boos Center is located in Loomis Park at 210 Gilbert Street, Jackson, MI 49201. After you are finished, stop by the Ella for a visit. Admission to the galleries is free every Saturday.
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Annual Sponsorships
Year-End Appeal Thanks William & Karen Abbott Judith Andrews Robert Aymond Waldo & Helen Breitenwischer Sally Bunce Jim Climer Sandra S. Craft Janice Crispell Marlene & Patrick Cunningham Carolyn Dickson Francie Dittrich Dorothy Dyer Georgia & Travis Fojtasek William & Patricia Fuerstenau Charles & Linda Furgason Libby & Michael Greanya John & Susan Gruel Michael & Cheryl Gumper David & Natalie Halsey Thomas & Joanne Holman Elizabeth Ingell Jackson Host Lions Club William Jaquays Barry & Ellen Keatley Sean & Carla Kennedy Frank & Chris Lusebrink Bob & Gloria Michaels
M. Lynn Miller Nedra S. Mosley Tim & Judy Murray Stephen & Melissa Osmond Charlene Pung Thressa & Douglas Race Martha Anne Schaeffer Carol J. Scheerbaum Pete Shelby Michael Shore Gary & Nancy Siegrist Lilly Mergler-Sill Faith Francile Small Russell Smith Dyane Snow Gerald & Janice Stetler Paul B. Stowell Jeffrey & Susan Swanson Donald Tassie Philip & Monette Thorrez Bev Tippmann Thomas Trosin John & Beth Voulgaris John Whiting Carol Woodhurst Julie Ziegler
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Spring Classes (cont. from pg. 5) then guide students to create their own works of art – worthy to be matted and framed. Tools will be provided.
Market Baskets
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American Title Company of Jackson
Instructor: Gwen Hersha Four Thursdays: April 18, 25, May 2, 9, 6-8 pm Cost: Member $100/ Non-member $125 Basketry is a long-standing craft that results in useful pieces that fulfill a purpose and meet a need. Baskets help organize household items, carry things, and stand alone as lasting pieces of art. With some knowledge of a few tools and techniques, you will create your own! Take home a treasure after the first session. The first session will focus on basketry supplies, tools, patterns and technique as you weave a “cocktail napkin basket” to take home.
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Advanced Fluid Technologies Art Moehn Chevrolet-Honda David & Judy Busack Jack V. Butterfield Investment Company Citizens Bank Wealth Management Richmond Brothers
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Industrial Steel Treating Company
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Dana C. Aymond Dawn Foods Foundation Carl & Linda English Roger & Margaret Korten Cynthia Rider Steve & Kathy Syrjamaki Trinity Holding
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Jeff & Karen Beers Birmingham Cosmetic Surgery Tom & Nancy Evanson Headliners Design Studio Ed & Tina Heap JTV (Bart & Karen Hawley) Kelly Fuels, Inc. Ladwig’s Culligan Water Conditioning Bernard & Kathy Levy Paragon Charter Academy Polly’s Country Market Susan Rochester Matt & Stephanie Rosenberg Michael Shore Benjamin R. Snidecor Memorial John & Elaine Stewart Jeanné Wickens
Beginning and Intermediate Plein Air Painting
All media welcome! Instructor: Sharon Sunday Five Wednesdays: April 10–May 8, 12-3 pm Cost: Member $65/ Non-member $75 Learn to paint in any media from the easel in Plein Air. Students will be shown techniques for capturing the view around Ella’s campus from their easels. We will also focus on composition, light, and shadow. A small supply list will be provided.
This class features personal coaching. In the next three sessions, you will weave a small, medium and large “market basket”, with the option of eliminating the handle and creating a set of three nested baskets. Beginners and advanced weavers are welcome! Students must bring the following supplies to class: dish pan or bucket, hand towel, tape measure, ruler, pencil, and small pruning shears. Additional materials will be provided.
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Events and Happenings
Under the Big Top Party
Saturday Series for 2013
To kick off the exhibit “Under the Big Top” featuring the Lewis Brothers Circus, the Ella Sharp Museum of Art and History will host a night of circus-themed entertainment. Attractions include internationally-traveled juggler Will Oltman, and the Knotty Bits Sideshow duo of Gwyd the Unusual and the enchanting Sylver Fyre. The innovative traveling sideshow act is designed to appeal to all audiences.
Please join us on the following Saturdays for the continuation of our free Saturday Series:
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The Hot Club of Lansing will keep things swinging all night from the Community Room stage; performing Gypsy Jazz and acoustic swing — emphasizing Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli’s jazz styles from 1930s Paris.
Theatrical reading presented by Center Stage Jackson. Title to be announced. Jackson Community College poetry reading “A Collectors Symposium,” tips for managing your collection presented by several authorities
Ella’s Patio Parties
Additionally, guests can experience the circus sideshow by becoming an attraction themselves in the Ella’s own Hall of Oddities.
Please join us again this season on Thursday evenings, April 18 through September 5 from 5:30–7:30 pm, for live music, a snack, and a drink. FREE for members, $3.00 for non-members. Cash bar. Take a stroll through our Exhibit Galleries and our sculpture-filled grounds while you’re here! Musical entertainment includes :
Enjoy all the entertainment while snacking on all the circus favorites, such as popcorn, peanuts, and cotton candy. A cash bar will be available.
Steve Tucker, April 18 Benny Poole, April 25
Tickets can be purchased at the Museum front desk, or over the phone. Web sales are available from the Museum’s Facebook event page or directly at underthebigtop.bpt.me.
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Theatrical reading of “Eleemosynary” by Lee Blessing, presented by Center Stage Jackson An interpretive dance presented in the Hurst Gallery by Sally Pesetsky and Dancers for Life Lecture about Loredo Taft given by Lynn Young. Taft was the sculptor who created Jackson’s soldiers and sailors monument “In Defense of the Flag” and the memorial sculpture at the grave of W.A. Foote
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Saturday Series – Center Stage theatrical reading: “Eleemosynary”, 2 pm Saturday Series – Interpretive dance by Sally Pesetsky and Dancers for Life, 2 pm Friends Luncheon: “Jackson’s Legends and Lore” by Leanne Smith, noon Three Days of Clay Sugaring and Shearing, noon—4 pm Saturday Series - Lecture by Lynn Young on sculptor Loredo Taft, 2 pm Under the Big Top: Early Michigan Circus featuring the Lewis Bros. Circus exhibit opens
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Saturday Series – Center Stage theatrical reading: TBA, 2 pm Friends Luncheon: “Native Americans of Jackson County” by Nancy Cepret, noon Under the Big Top party, 8 pm—10 pm Saturday Series – Poetry reading presented by Jackson Community College, 2 pm Ella’s Patio Party, 5:30-7:30 pm Saturday Series – Tips for managing your own collections: “Collections Symposium”, 2 pm Ella’s Patio Party, 5:30-7:30 pm Civil War exhibit opens
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