JANUARY – MARCH 2018
Winter/Spring 2018
PROGRAMMING MUSEUM HOURS Monday | Closed Tuesday | 10am–5pm Wednesday | 10am–8pm Thursday–Saturday | 10am–5pm Sunday | 1–5pm
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CURRENT EXHIBITIONS CLOSING JANUARY 7 | Pan American Modernism: Avant-Garde Art in Latin America and the United States CLOSING MAY 20 | Mexico and the Charleston Renaissance CLOSING MAY 20 | Magic in the Mundane: Modernist Photography from the Robert Marks Collection
UPCOMING EXHIBITIONS A Shared Legacy: Folk Art in America JANUARY 19 – APRIL 15, 2018 | Galleries 8 & 9 Member Preview THURSDAY, JANUARY 18 | 6PM Fellows | 7PM All Members Created by innovative, self-taught artists, A Shared Legacy tells the story of the extraordinary art made between the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, when the United States experienced enormous political, social, and cultural change. Drawn from the renowned collection of Maryland resident Barbara L. Gordon, the exhibition showcases rare objects, from vivid genre paintings, to whimsical trade signs and animal sculptures, to distinctive examples of the German-American furniture tradition. Highlights include rare paintings by Edward Hicks, Ammi Phillips, and John Brewster, Jr., among others. This exhibition is drawn from the Barbara L. Gordon Collection and is organized and circulated by Art Services International, Alexandria, Virginia. GAYLORD AND DOROTHY DONNELLEY FOUNDATION
CITY OF CHARLESTON
Girl of the Period, 1870–1885, possibly by the workshop of Samuel Robb (American, 1851–1928); white pine and paint; 78 x 23 ½ x 22 ½ inches; Courtesy of the Barbara L. Gordon Collection
PUBLIC TOURS WEEKLY TOURS are offered every Tuesday through Friday and Second Sunday at 2:30pm, as well as Wednesdays at 5:30pm. STORAGE FACILITY TOURS are offered on first Wednesdays at 5:30pm. ARTIST CHOICE TOURS are offered on third Wednesdays at 5:30pm. CURATOR- AND ARTIST-LED TOURS are offered on select dates at 2:30pm. JANUARY 19 A Shared Legacy with collector Barbara L. Gordon
FEBRUARY 8, MARCH 1 A Shared Legacy with Curator Pam Wall
FEBRUARY 22, MARCH 22, APRIL 26 Permanent Collection with Curator Sara Arnold
Free for Members. Included with Museum admission for Non-Members
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Featuring Plum Sykes | New York Times Bestselling Author
and Fashion Editor
MARCH 9 | 11AM Born in London and educated at Oxford University, Plum Sykes is a contributing editor for American Vogue, and has written two bestselling novels. Her experiences reporting on the lifestyle of the rich and famous gave her the inspiration for her first book, Bergdorf Blondes, published in 2004 and on the New York Times bestseller list for 16 weeks. Her second novel, Debutante Divorcee, published in 2006, was also a bestseller. Her third novel and comic murder mystery, Party Girls Die in Pearls, published in May 2017, will be available to purchase at the Art of Design Luncheon and Lecture. ROBERT FAIRER
$125 | Tickets avaiable to Women’s Council members on 1/22/18. Tickets for general public available 1/25/18.
CHARLESTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA CSO Lunch Hour/Rush Hour TUESDAY, JAN 23 | 12NOON AND WEDNESDAY, FEB 21 | 5:30PM
These short-format concerts provide a reprieve from the hustle and bustle of a busy day. Pre-order a boxed lunch or grab a glass of wine from The Daily at the Gibbes and enjoy a 30-minute performance of chamber music from the Charleston Symphony Orchestra. Free for Members, included with Museum admission for Non-Members. Pre-order boxed lunches from events@butcherandbee.com
American Folk Music with the Charleston Symphony Orchestra WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21 | 6PM
The CSO String Quartet will perform music that exemplifies American creative expression during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, inspired by the exhibition A Shared Legacy: Folk Art in America. $20 Members | $30 Non-Members | $10 Student and Faculty with valid ID
FILMS Quiltmakers of Gee’s Bend THURSDAY, MARCH 1 | 1PM AND WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14 | 6PM Alabama Public Television documents the extraordinary lives, inspirations, and history of textile artists from a small, remote, black community in Alabama, and also follows them on a poignant and sometimes very comical bus journey to see their quilts exhibited at The Milwaukee Art Museum. 57 min Free for Members. Included with Museum admission for Non-Members
PURCHASE TICKETS | For details and to purchase tickets please visit GIBBESMUSEUM.ORG/EVENTS or call 843.722.2706 x241
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Presented by the Women’s Council
Suds (detail), 1947, by Berenice Abbott (American, 1898–1991); Gelatin silver print; 7 ¾ x 9 5/8 inches; Gift of Mr. Robert W. Marks
SOCIETY 1858 WINTER PARTY | The Darkroom FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 9 | 8–11PM Enter a scene where light and sound transform the Museum and Lenhardt Garden into a black and white odyssey. Audiovisual artists Myth of an Atom will perform with DJ Fallen Atom at Society 1858’s annual Winter Party. Inspired by the black and white photographs on view in Magic in the Mundane, guests will have the chance to win original photographs by many of Charleston’s finest visual artists. $85 Society 1858 Members | $110 Non-Members | $160 Combo (includes event ticket and 1858 Membership)
American Furniture: Craftsmanship and Conservation WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 31 | 6PM
Christopher Swan is senior conservator of wooden artifacts at the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation in Virginia. Swan will share insights on traditional materials and construction techniques, and discuss technological advancements that impact the field of furniture conservation. His talk will feature examples that relate to works on view from the Barbara L. Gordon Collection of American Folk Art and The Rivers Collection of Southern Decorative Arts. $20 Members | $30 Non-Members | $10 Student and Faculty with valid ID
Heart the Arts WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14 | TOUR AT 6PM
Celebrate Valentine’s Day at the Gibbes with a love-themed gallery tour by Executive Director Angela Mack. Pre- or post-tour, enjoy specially-prepared light bites and a beverage selection from The Daily at the Gibbes. $30 (includes Museum admission and food and beverage selection)
Literary Gibbes: A Book Club Discussion FRIDAY, MARCH 16 | 1PM
Inspired by A Shared Legacy: Folk Art in America we will discuss Red Brick, Black Mountain, White Clay by Christopher Benfey. In collaboration with the Charleston County Public Library Discussion is free for all, but does not include Museum admission
LECTURE | Moshe Safdie, Internationally-Acclaimed Architect MARCH 28, 2018 | 6PM LOCATION | The Charleston Museum, 360 Meeting Street STEPHEN KELLY
Israel-born architect Moshe Safdie has designed striking cultural, civic, and educational buildings around the world. Safdie’s exceptional structures include the expansion of Yad Vashem, the World Holocaust Remembrance Center in Israel, the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville, Arkansas, Kansas City’s Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, and the National Gallery of Canada in Ottawa. Among his current projects is the National Medal of Honor Museum, designed for Patriot’s Point in Mount Pleasant. Presented in partnership with the National Medal of Honor Museum and The Jewish Federation of Charleston, Safdie will speak about his goal to create meaningful, vital, and inclusive social spaces that enrich the communities in which they are situated. $25 Members | $35 Non-Members | $15 Military, Student, and Faculty with valid ID
VISITING ARTIST SERIES This series offers open-studio hours and artist talks for the public to engage with visiting artists. Support for our Visiting Artist Series is generously provided by Art Mag, Employees Community Fund of Boeing, Open Grant of Coastal Community Foundation, SC Arts Commission, Gibbes Women’s Council, and the Henry and Sylvia Yaschik Foundation.
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Visit GIBBESMUSEUM.ORG/PROGRAMS-EVENTS/VISITING-ARTIST for studio hours and additional information.
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MARY MAY, wood carver FEBRUARY 6 – 17 Mary May is a European-trained wood and stone carver, specializing in antique furniture details, classical architecture, and fine decorations for homes, businesses, and churches. Located on Johns Island, May holds workshops throughout the US and Europe, and has an online woodcarving school with 3,500 students across the globe. The techniques of her craft are well-represented in The Rivers Collection of Southern Decorative Art and the Folk Art in America exhibition on view at the Museum.
MARY JACKSON, mixed-media artist THURSDAY, JANUARY 25 | 10–11:30AM WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14 | 10–11:30AM SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24 | 10–11:30AM Mary Jackson is an internationally-recognized master of sweetgrass basketry. A recipient of the MacArthur Fellowship (commonly referred to as the MacArthur Genius Grant) in 2008, and many awards since then, Jackson’s work is in major collections around the world and is prized by collectors and scholars alike. Jackson will demonstrate the Gullah tradition of sweetgrass basketry, one of the oldest art forms of African origin.
FRANCISCA PALAZUELOS, printmaker FEBRUARY 20 – MAY 18 A native of Santiago de Chile, Francisca Palazuelos has lived in Mexico, Spain, and several cities in the United States. Now residing in Charleston, she uses traditional woodcut techniques to translate memories of past experiences—transporting the viewer to lush oceanside landscapes or mountainous terrains. Her residency is in partnership with the College of Charleston School of the Arts.
TOM STANLEY, painter FEBRUARY 28 – APRIL 6 Tom Stanley’s work relies upon personal memory, an interest in contemporary folk art imagery, and hands-on experiences as points of artistic departure. During his residency Stanley will draw on themes from the folk art exhibition, A Shared Legacy, and will create a new series of works reinforcing the concept of a “conversation” that occurs between an artist’s knowledge, eyes, and hands.
Visit GIBBESMUSEUM.ORG/CLASSES-WORKSHOPS for more details.
Color with Pastel TUESDAYS JANUARY 23, 30, FEBRUARY 6, 13, 20, AND 27 | 10AM–1PM How do artists “see” so many colors in the marsh, or the sky, or in a simple white flower? Join artist Tammy Papa and learn how to “see” color like an artist. Students will go beyond blue skies and green grass to bring color to otherwise humdrum pastel paintings. Check online for a complete supply list. $300 Members | $350 Non-Members
Charles Williams Collaborative: Portfolio Builder (ages 12–18) SATURDAYS, FEB 10, 24, MARCH 10, 24, APRIL 17, 21, MAY 5 AND 19 | 10AM–12:30PM OR 2–4:30PM Artist Charles Williams will guide students by teaching foundational technical skills, portfolio prep, business skills, networking development, and instruction on gaining financial support to further the student’s education. All art materials are provided with class tuition. MCG PHOTOGRAPHY
$400 Members | $450 Non-Members
Drawing at Your Own Level WEDNESDAYS, FEBRUARY 21, 28, AND MARCH 7 | 6:30–8PM
Whether developing basic drawing skills or advancing existing skills, this class is adapted to the level of each individual. Learn to see what is in front of you and translate that into line drawings. Refresh your skills and move beyond the line to value drawing. Taught by Lese Corrigan of Corrigan Gallery. Check online for a complete supply list. $80 Members | $90 Non-Members
Jewelry-making Workshop: Flower-Drop Lariat Necklace SATURDAY, MARCH 3 | 10AM–12NOON
Maria Hutzler of Pompey Glass will teach students to make a necklace designed to be worn two ways: as a long lariat or a symmetrical necklace with flattering drop. Each necklace will feature a lampwork glass flower created by the instructor. Students will be able to customize their necklace by choosing different colors of beads or chain. If time permits, students can also make a matching pair of earrings. All materials are included in the cost of tuition. $60 Members | $75 Non-Members
Beginning Acrylic or Oil Painting WEDNESDAYS, MARCH 21, 28, AND APRIL 4 | 6–8PM
This introductory level class with Stephen Herchak will cover basic composition, color theory, color mixing, blending, brushwork, and application of paint. Students may opt for either water soluble and fast-drying acrylic or traditional oil-based paint. Check online for a complete supply list. $100 Members | $120 Non-Members
How to Shoot on a Smartphone SATURDAY, MARCH 31 | 11AM–2PM
Anyone can take great photos! Joyce Weir of Charleston Photo Tours will share tips and techniques to take great pictures with your smartphone. Learn successful lighting effects for portraits, how to utilize unique angles, capturing a backlit subject, and much more. Check online for a complete supply list. For ages 14 and up (younger artists are welcome, but must have an accompanying adult also registered in the class) $60 Members | $75 Non-Members
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STUDIO CLASSES for all ages
FOR FAMILIES Art to Go Student Exhibition JANUARY 19 – JANUARY 21 Students from five different Charleston County schools participated in Art to Go this year and will exhibit their work at the Gibbes. Students were inspired by objects, techniques, and ideas in A Shared Legacy: Folk Art in America. Meet the students and Art to Go teachers on January 20 from 2–3pm.
Story Time at the Gibbes THURSDAYS, JAN 25 AND MAY 17 | 10:30AM THURSDAY, MARCH 15 | 11AM Join us for Story Time in the galleries in collaboration with the Charleston County Public Library. Families will enjoy stories and songs inspired by temporary exhibitions and works in the permanent collection. Free for Members, included with Museum admission for Non-Members
MUSEUM FELLOWS The Gibbes Museum Fellows program brings together individuals who share an appreciation for the arts and a personal commitment to enhancing Charleston’s only art museum. Fellows level membership provides art enthusiasts with the opportunity for special programs and events, travel opportunities, and exclusive experiences. F E L LO W S M E M B E R P R E V I E W
A Shared Legacy: Folk Art in America JANUARY 18 | 6PM Join collector Barbara L. Gordon to preview the exhibition, followed by a cocktail reception.
Fellows Member Travel Opportunity: Los Angeles (SOLD OUT) JANUARY 31 – FEBRUARY 4 La La Land beckons! Explore Los Angeles’ culture through its prestigious art museums, architecture, private collections, artist studios, and gardens. HARLESTON, SMITH, AND DIRECTOR’S C I R C L E F E L LO W S
Lower King Street Art and Architecture Tour SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 11 | 4–6PM Take an afternoon stroll on lower King Street with stops at three stunning residential homes showcasing wonderful art and architecture.
SMITH AND DIRECTOR’S CIRCLE MEMBERS
Hosted by Jill and Richard Almeida
TUESDAY, APRIL 10 | 6PM Enjoy an intimate evening learning about one of Charleston’s iconic early-20th-century buildings that offers breath-taking views of the city.
“Tales from the Crypt” MONDAY, APRIL 23 | 3:30PM New and current Fellows members will enjoy intriguing stories behind special objects with Gibbes Executive Director and Chief Curator Angela Mack. Learn more about the depth and breadth of the Gibbes collection while getting to know other Fellows members. Light fare provided. F E L LO W S M E M B E R P R E V I E W R E C E P T I O N
Radcliffe Bailey: Pensive THURSDAY, APRIL 26 | 6PM Join artist Radcliffe Bailey to preview the exhibition, followed by a cocktail reception.
To learn more about becoming a Fellow, contact Jennifer Ross at 843.722.2706 x216 or jross@gibbesmuseum.org.
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