Winter/Spring 2017
PROGRAMMING MUSEUM HOURS Monday | Closed Tuesdays | 10am–5pm Wednesday | 10am–8pm Thursday–Saturday | 10am–5pm Sunday | 1–5pm
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CURRENT EXHIBITIONS CLOSING JANUARY 15 | Realm of the Spirit: Solomon R. Guggenheim Collection and the Gibbes Museum of Art Painting a Nation: Hudson River School Landscapes from the Higdon Collection DECEMBER 2, 2016 – APRIL 23, 2017 Second Floor, Galleries 2 & 3 Assembled with a discerning eye for quality, the private collection of Ann and Lee Higdon includes superb examples of Hudson River School paintings, the first native school of painting in the United States. The majority of the works depict serene scenes of New York state and the Northeast region, though several works, such as Albert Bierstadt’s Cathedral Rocks, A View of Yosemite, ca. 1872, go farther afield. Together, these paintings celebrate the picturesque beauty of our nation and reflect the collective desire of the Hudson River painters to develop a uniquely American visual language, independent of European schools of painting. A catalog of the exhibition is available for purchase.
Member-Only Special Viewing Hours | SATURDAYS, DEC 10 AND JAN 7 | 9–10AM The exhibition is made possible by the generous support of the Higdon Collection.
UPCOMING EXHIBITIONS History, Labor, Life: The Prints of Jacob Lawrence JANUARY 28 – APRIL 30, 2017 Third Floor, Gallery 8 Member Preview | FRIDAY, JANUARY 27 This exhibition provides a comprehensive overview of influential American artist Jacob Lawrence’s printmaking oeuvre, featuring works produced from 1963 to 2000. Lawrence’s prints explore African American experiences and histories and convey the artist’s acute observations of community life, work, struggle, and emancipation. This exhibition is organized by SCAD Museum of Art and is made possible with support from the Jacob and Gwendolyn Knight Lawrence Foundation.
Painting the Southern Coast: The Art of West Fraser JANUARY 28 – APRIL 30, 2017 Third Floor, Gallery 9 Member Preview | FRIDAY, JANUARY 27 West Fraser has built his career on richly painted, atmospheric vistas of cities, coasts, and the landscape throughout the United States and internationally—from the pristine Sea Islands of South Carolina and Georgia, to the hill towns of Tuscany. Painting the Southern Coast features approximately 25 paintings drawn from public and private collections throughout the country and offers insight into Fraser’s working process through the inclusion of several studies displayed alongside finished works. A catalog of the exhibition is available for purchase. IMAGE CREDITS TOP Autumn Afternoon, Greenwood Lake (detail), 1873, by Jasper Francis Cropsey (American, 1823–1900); oil on canvas; 11 x 19 ½ inches; Courtesy of the Higdon Collection MIDDLE The Studio (detail), 1996, by Jacob Lawrence; lithograph on paper; 30 x 22.125 inches © 2015 The Jacob and Gwendolyn Knight Lawrence Foundation, Seattle/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York BOTTOM Easy Lady (detail), 2013, by West Fraser (American, b. 1955); oil on linen; 30 x 36 inches; Courtesy of John H. Breedlove
PUBLIC TOURS
Tours are offered every Wednesday evening at 5:30pm and every Thursday and Friday at 2:30pm. Storage-Facility Tours are offered on first Wednesdays, and Artist Choice Tours are on third Wednesdays of every month at 5:30pm.
CURATOR-LED TOURS
Curator- and Artist-led Tours are offered on select Thursdays at 2:30pm. PAINTING A NATION with Curator Pam Wall DEC 8 JAN 19
REALM OF THE SPIRIT with Curator Sara Arnold DEC 15 JAN 12
PAINTING THE SOUTHERN COAST with Artist West Fraser FEB 2 | FEB 17 APR 13
JACOB LAWRENCE with Curator Pam Wall FEB 23 APR 20
Free for Members. Included with Museum Admission for Non-Members.
PERMANENT COLLECTION with Curator Sara Arnold MAR 9 APR 6
Presented by the Women’s Council
Featuring Vern Yip | Acclaimed Interior Designer, HGTV Designer & Host, and New York Times Best Selling Author MARCH 3 | 11AM LOCATION | Lenhardt Garden One room at a time, Vern Yip is designing his way across America, having knocked down walls and renovated countless homes and restaurants during his four seasons VERN YIP (PROVIDED) on TLC's Trading Spaces and during 10+ years as one of HGTV’s most distinguished and well-known designers. Vern's past HGTV projects include Deserving Design with Vern Yip, Urban Oasis, Design Star, Bang for Your Buck, and Live in Vern’s House, a chronicle of building his dream beach home. Vern has been prominently featured in publications such as Entertainment Weekly, People, The New York Times, and USA Today. In addition to being a New York Times Bestselling Author, he just landed the October cover of Traditional Home. Vern’s first book, titled Vern Yip’s Design Wise: Your Smart Guide to a Beautiful Home just debuted and hit number one on Amazon’s Bestseller List. A book signing will follow the lecture. $125 (tickets will go on sale January 23)
SOCIETY 1858 WINTER PARTY Graffiti in the Garden FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10 | 8–11PM
MURAL BY ODEITH (PROVIDED)
Internationally-acclaimed street artist Odeith will paint a site-specific mural in real-time in the Lenhardt Garden, while NYC’s DJ Wolf drops beats to get the crowd moving at Society 1858’s annual Winter Party celebration. Guests will have the chance to win original works by many of Charleston’s finest visual artists.
$85 Society 1858 Members | $110 Non-Members | $160 Combo (includes event ticket and 1858 Membership)
MUSEUM FELLOWS RESCHEDULED FOR HARLESTON, SMITH, AND DIRECTOR’S CIRCLE FELLOWS SUNDAY, JANUARY 8 | 2PM Afternoon excursion to Auldbrass Plantation FELLOWS MEMBER PREVIEW RECEPTION FRIDAY, JANUARY 27 | 6PM
History, Labor, Life: The Prints of Jacob Lawrence and Painting the Southern Coast: The Art of West Fraser
HARLESTON, SMITH, AND DIRECTOR’S CIRCLE FELLOWS SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 5 4–6PM Church Street Art and Architecture Tour
Spend an afternoon strolling Church Street while touring four stunning residential homes viewing wonderful art and architecture.
FELLOWS TRAVEL OPPORTUNITY APRIL 5 – 8 | Dallas, TX
Art lovers will travel to Dallas, Texas for a significant and fun-filled weekend to coincide with the Dallas Art Fair. The itinerary will feature an array of experiences and unparalleled exposure to some of the finest collections and social engagements. Beautiful museums and gardens, private collections, and art galleries will be on the itinerary this spring.
SMITH AND DIRECTOR’S CIRCLE FELLOWS TUESDAY, APRIL 11 | 6PM
Hosted by Susan and Stuart Porter Rediscover the Charleston Renaissance artists during our evening with the Porters at the newly restored Alfred Hutty home and studio. To learn more about becoming a Fellow, contact Wendi Ammons at 843.722.2706 x222 or wammons@gibbesmuseum.org.
PURCHASE TICKETS For details and to purchase tickets please visit GIBBESMUSEUM.ORG/EVENTS or call 843.722.2706 x221
VISITING ARTIST SERIES This series offers open-studio hours and artist talks for the public to engage with visiting artists. Funding for our Visiting Artist Series is generously provided by Boeing, Open Grant of Coastal Community Foundation, SC Arts Commission, the William B. McGuire Jr. Family Foundation, and the Henry and Sylvia Yaschik Foundation. THOMAS SCHOMBERG (PROVIDED)
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THOMAS SCHOMBERG, SCULPTOR Artist Talk | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8 | 6PM $20 Members | $30 Non-Members
Schomberg’s world-renowned sculptures are exhibited and collected internationally. One of his most iconic works is the famed statue of “Rocky” that stands on the grounds of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, inspired by the movie Rocky III, and he is currently working with Brookgreen Gardens in Myrtle Beach, SC. Schomberg will speak about sculpture and process, and the artist’s role in society today.
AMY ABBE, CONSERVATOR FEBRUARY 14 – 18 Artist Talk | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 16 | 6PM $15 Members | $20 Non-Members
Amy Jones Abbe has trained and worked as a sculpture and objects conservator for more than 15 years in museums and institutions in the Northeast including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Guggenheim Museum, and the American Museum of Natural History. She now owns a private conservation studio in Athens, Georgia, and will be working onsite at the Gibbes on several marble sculptures in the Museum’s permanent collection, including the recently-acquired Mending the Nets, 1866, by Chauncey Bradley Ives (American 1810–1894).
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PATRICK DOUGHERTY, SCULPTOR
MARCH 7 – 24
Artist Talk and Opening Reception | FRIDAY, MARCH 24 | 6PM $25 Members | $35 Non-Members
Sculptor Patrick Dougherty was awarded the 1858 Prize for Contemporary Southern Art in 2011. He works with twigs and branches to create site-specific installations. Woven together and held in place by tension, Dougherty’s sculptures have a whimsical quality, inspired by his childhood adventures exploring the woods of North Carolina. At the Gibbes, Dougherty will create a site-specific sculpture in the Museum’s glass atrium, creating a visual connection between the interior gallery space and the lush outdoor garden.
Painters and Poets: The Art and Words of Jacob Lawrence WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8 | 6PM Join Charleston’s poet laureate Marcus Amaker and Blue Bicycle Books owner Jonathan Sanchez for a discussion about the connections between art and poetry, moderated by Dr. Jeb Hallett. $15 Members | $25 Non-Members
A Conversation with West Fraser WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26 | 6PM A “son of the Lowcountry,” West Fraser finds inspiration in the landscapes and coastlines that surround him both here in South Carolina and throughout his travels. Dr. Jeb Hallett will talk with Fraser about his process, and how painting is integral to his personal well-being. $15 Members | $25 Non-Members
STUDIO AND ART HISTORY CLASSES for all ages The Gibbes offers a variety of classes for all ages and levels. Classes are led by professionals in the field, who explore the history of art and use the Museum’s exhibitions and collection as a catalyst for creating works of art. Visit GIBBESMUSEUM.ORG/CLASSES-WORKSHOPS for more details.
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PATRICK DOUGHERTY, 2015 (© BRIANNA BROUGH/ CHAPEL HILL MAGAZINE)
AMY ABBE (PROVIDED)
Visiting Artist
The Gibbes is open until 8PM on Wednesday evenings. Stop in for Museum tours, art classes, thought-provoking lectures and performances, and programs for all ages. College students with ID and children under 17 years of age enjoy free admission after 4pm. Tickets to paid performances include Museum admission on the day of the event. Free performances are complimentary with Museum admission. Visit gibbesmuseum.org/events for additional listings.
CHARLESTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA AT THE GIBBES
A Musical Response to the American Landscape WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22 | 6PM
Join the Charleston Symphony Orchestra principal string quartet in a musical response to Painting a Nation: Hudson River School Landscapes from the Higdon Collection. The quartet will play Dvorak’s American Quartet, a selection from Charles Ives' quartet, and several Stephen Foster songs arranged for this ensemble. Ticket includes a complimentary glass of wine. $20 Members | $30 Non-Members
JAZZ MUSICIAN LEAH SUÁREZ
Rush Hour Concerts WEDNESDAYS, MARCH 22 & APRIL 5 | 5:30–6PM Replace rush hour with happy hour. Grab a glass of wine and enjoy chamber music from the Charleston Symphony Orchestra for a reprieve from the day before heading home. Free with Museum admission
The Visual Blues of Jacob Lawrence WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19 | 6PM
Join musicians Leah Suárez & Friends for a specially-curated performance of jazz and blues standards inspired by the works of Jacob Lawrence on view in History, Labor, Life. Ticket includes a complimentary glass of wine. $20 Members | $30 Non-Members
FILMS
Free with Museum admission.
Art and Craft WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 11 | 6PM Mark Landis is one of the most prolific art forgers in US history, and he’s not in it for the money. Art and Craft is an intimate story of obsession and the universal need for community, appreciation, and purpose.
Bending Sticks WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1 | 6PM
This feature length documentary celebrates the twenty-five year career of internationally renowned environmental artist Patrick Dougherty, who has created hundreds of monumental, site-specific sculptures out of nothing more than saplings.
From Sea to Shining Sea: Inventing a National Narrative with Linda Ferber WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18 | 6PM
The United States has been called "Nature's Nation” because images of American scenery have played an important role in the development of national identity. Ferber will reflect upon the still-prevailing assumption that American scenery somehow embodies American cultural and political ideals. A book signing will follow the lecture. $20 Members | $30 Non-Members
The Art of the Steal: The Return of Belle Baruch’s Art Collection with George Chastain and Hugh Lane WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1 | 6PM
Eleven of seventeen works of art stolen from The Belle W. Baruch Foundation at Hobcaw Barony were recovered in May 2016 after thirteen years. Hobcaw Executive Director George Chastain and Board of Trustees Vice Chair Hugh Lane will speak with Angela Mack, executive director of the Gibbes Museum, about the loss and rediscovery of this collection worth millions. $20 Members | $30 Non-Members
Gibbes on the Go: Hobcaw Barony, Georgetown County WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15 | TOUR: 10AM–12:30PM | LUNCH: 1PM
Step back in time and tour a vast ecological wonderland at Hobcaw Barony. In 1905 Bernard Baruch, a native South Carolinian who made his fortune on Wall Street, purchased 16,000 acres as a hunting retreat. His daughter Belle spent many idyllic years at Hobcaw and built her home, Bellefield Plantation, on the site. Participants will tour the estate including Hobcaw House and Bellefield House and stables with Lee Brockington, senior interpreter at Hobcaw Barony. Lunch at Chacon’s in Georgetown to follow. $60 Members | $70 Non-Members (transportation not included)
CAROLINA PHOTOSMITH
WEDNESDAY NIGHT LIVE