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Exhibitions: Exuberance of Meaning American Alliance of Museums & Southeastern Museums Conference

New in the Shop: Fashion Merchandise

Donor Spotlight: Judith Ellis

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From the Director

Board of Advisors

Department of Publications

Mr. B. Heyward Allen Jr., chair

Hillary Brown and Mary Koon

Dr. Amalia K. Amaki Mrs. Frances Aronson-Healey

Publications Interns

Mrs. June M. Ball

Kate Douds

Dr. Linda N. Beard

Elizabeth Fontaine

Ms. Karen L. Benson Mr. Fred D. Bentley Sr.* Mr. Richard E. Berkowitz

Design

Mrs. Jeanne L. Berry

The Adsmith

Mrs. Devereux C. Burch Mr. Robert E. Burton** Mrs. Debbie C. Callaway** Mr. Randolph W. Camp Mrs. Shannon I. Candler, executive committee, past chair* Mrs. Faye S. Chambers Mr. Harvey J. Coleman Mrs. Martha T. Dinos** Mrs. Annie Laurie Dodd*** Ms. Sally Dorsey

Professor Marvin Eisenberg*

Georgia Museum of Art

Mr. Howard F. Elkins

University of Georgia

Mr. Todd Emily Ms. Carlyn F. Fisher*

90 Carlton Street

Mr. James B. Fleece

Athens, GA 30602-6719

Mr. Edgar J. Forio Jr.*

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Mr. Harry L. Gilham Jr. Mr. John M. Greene**

Admission: Free

Mrs. Helen C. Griffith

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his spring, the Master of Fine Arts Degree Candidates Exhibition returned to the Georgia Museum of Art. In my mind, its homecoming represents a new spirit of cooperation among the arts units at UGA. Under the inspired leadership of Vice Provost Libby Morris, the arts flourished at UGA in 2012–13, and I am pleased and excited that the museum played a role not only in the inaugural Spotlight on the Arts festival last November, but also in other joint pursuits with our neighbors in the Performing and Visual Arts Complex.

Mrs. M. Smith Griffith*

Mrs. Marion E. Jarrell Professor John D. Kehoe

Open to the public Tuesday, Wednesday,

Mrs. George-Ann Knox*

Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.;

Mrs. Shell H. Knox

Thursday, 10 a.m.–9 p.m.; Sunday, 1–5 p.m.

Mr. David W. Matheny

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Ms. Catherine A. May Mrs. Helen P. McConnell*

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rt is as old as man—is one of man’s most fundamental cultural heritages. It has no state boundaries—no national barriers. Art is universal.

Georgia glories in her tradition, and Art plays an integral part in this consciousness of the past. Our art heritage can be found on our country roads—in modest houses in the mountains—in the excellent examples of Greek revival architecture along our seacoast. Georgia is rich in art which is not confined to museum case and museum wall.

Crafts made by our forefathers—produced to serve utilitarian needs as well as fulfill aesthetic desires—make Georgians conscious of their heritage. These works of the creative mind—the sensitive heart—the trained hand—are abiding evidences, whether executed in cooking utensils or in the family portrait.

Art is a matter of development, and is a means to a fuller and more abundant life. For Georgia, it means the realistic development of our vast resources— both spiritual and material.

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Ours is a glorious past—but we look to the future—remembering that art is the reflection of man and his society. Our children are our future—as they are taught to revel in their heritage and learn to partake freely of Georgia’s generosity and abundance in the realm of art.”

William Underwood Eiland, Director

Ike & Jane at the Georgia Museum of Art:

Mrs. Marilyn D. McNeely

Tuesday–Friday, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. (summer

Mrs. Berkeley S. Minor Mr. C. L. Morehead Jr.*

hours)

Ms. Jane C. Mullins* Mr. Carl Mullis III, immediate past chair Mrs. Betty R. Myrtle

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Mrs. Deborah L. O’Kain

Fax: 706.542.1051

Dr. Randall S. Ott

Exhibition Line: 706.542.3254

Mrs. Janet W. Patterson Ms. Kathy B. Prescott Mr. William F. Prokasy

Mr. Rowland A. Radford Jr.*

Mission Statement

Ms. Margaret A. Rolando Mr. Alan F. Rothschild Jr., chair-elect

The Georgia Museum of Art shares the

Mrs. Dorothy A. Roush*

mission of the University of Georgia to

Mrs. Sarah P. Sams**

Mr. D. Jack Sawyer Jr.

support and to promote teaching, research and service. Specifically, as a

Mrs. Helen H. Scheidt**

repository and educational instrument of

Mr. Henry C. Schwob**

the visual arts, the museum exists to

Mrs. Ann C. Scoggins Ms. Cathy Selig-Kuranoff**

collect, preserve, exhibit and interpret

Mr. S. Stephen Selig III**

significant works of art.

Mr. Ronald K. Shelp Mrs. Margaret R. Spalding Mrs. Dudley R. Stevens Mrs. Carolyn W. Tanner Mrs. Judith M. Taylor Dr. Brenda Taggart Thompson Mrs. Barbara Auxier Turner Mr. C. Noel Wadsworth*

Partial support for the exhibitions and programs at the Georgia Museum of Art is provided by the W. Newton Morris Charitable Foundation,

Mrs. W. Harry Willson

the Friends of the Georgia Museum of Art and

Dr. Carol V. Winthrop

the Georgia Council for the Arts through the appropriations of the Georgia General Assembly.

Ex officio

The Council is a partner agency of the National

Mrs. Linda C. Chesnut

Endowment for the Arts. Individuals, foundations

Dr. William Underwood Eiland

and corporations provide additional support

Mr. Tom S. Landrum

through their gifts to the University of Georgia

Dr. Libby V. Morris

Foundation. The Georgia Museum of Art is

Ms. Michele Turner Professor Gene Wright

Georgia offers to the artist the choicest material-rich substance for development of the crafts—rich clay deposits for the ceramic designer—and for the industrial artisan, fields yet unexplored. Scenery and people—unparalleled and unchallenged—await the artist’s brush.

minutes prior.

Mr. Mark G. McConnell Mrs. Marilyn M. McMullan

In addition to this year’s MFA exhibition, last spring the museum organized the exhibition “Pattern and Palette in Print: Gentry Magazine and a New Generation of Trendsetters” in collaboration with students and teachers in the Lamar Dodd School of Art’s (LDSOA) fabric design program. Other joint exhibitions include “Object in Focus: The Orpheus Relief Project,” organized by Mark Abbe, assistant professor of ancient art at LDSOA, with assistance from UGA’s Center for Applied Isotope Studies, department of chemistry and department of classics; and a forthcoming exhibition of American band memorabilia, organized by Performing Arts Center (PAC) director George Foreman. In conjunction with programming at PAC, we hosted on several occasions Make It an Evening, a pre-concert event that offered gallery tours and dessert to Hodgson Concert and Ramsey Concert Hall event ticket holders. In this age of collaboration, I offer Lamar Dodd’s vision of art with no barriers, a vision we plan to move ever closer to realizing:

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*Lifetime member **Emeritus member ***Honorary member

ADA compliant; the M. Smith Griffith Auditorium is equipped for the hearing-impaired.

Contents FEATURES

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Exhibitions

New in the Shop

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New Acquisitions

Event Photos

Exhibitions

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Donor Spotlight

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New in the Shop

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New Acquisitions

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Calendar of Events

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Museum Notes

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Event Photos

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On the front cover:

On the back cover:

Chalice

Michael Simon (American, b. 1947)

Iver Windfeldt Buch (1749–1811)

Bowl with five black fish, 2004

St. Petersburg, 1791

Stoneware, salt glaze

Gold, diamonds, chalcedony, bloodstone,

Collection of the artist

nephrite, carnelian and cast glass 33 x 18 centimeters On loan from Hillwood Museum and Gardens

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Acc. no. 11.223

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Exhibitions

Exhibitions Exuberance of Meaning: The Art Patronage of Catherine the Great (1762–1796) September 21, 2013–January 5, 2014

Pick of the Kiln: The Work of Michael Simon July 20–September 8, 2013

“Exuberance of Meaning” features more than 30 works

Athens artist Michael Simon’s work over the course of his career. The

of art and books, most of which Catherine the Great

objects are Simon’s “pick of the kiln”: the pieces he chose to keep

commissioned for her own use or for the courtiers who

from every kiln firing. Simon began selecting them later in his career

received them as gifts. Other objects in the exhibition

after sending previous work to exhibitions, shops and fairs for almost

serve as examples of historic precedents for the em-

a decade without saving examples for himself. The exhibition features

press’ choices or represent major currents in the history

dozens of objects, some that simply appealed to Simon and others

of Russian art of the 17th and 18th centuries. The exhi-

that represent a desired form. Simon’s body of work features mostly

bition presents a comparison of dazzling and masterful

functional objects. His interest in pottery originates from the role that

objects that exemplify both medieval Byzantine culture,

pots play within the household, serving a utilitarian purpose such as

of which Russia was the successor and guardian, and

food preparation, serving and storage.

This exhibition features ceramic works that reveal the progression of

the Western, neoclassical style that was the hallmark of the Enlightenment. The exhibition and companion publi-

Guest Curator: Caroline Maddox, director of development

cations contribute to the current knowledge of patronage

Galleries: Dorothy Alexander Roush and Martha Thompson Dinos

in 18th-century Russia and to an understanding of the

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role of Byzantine culture in Russia’s history up to the era

Sponsors: The W. Newton Morris Charitable Foundation and the

of neoclassicism.

Friends of the Georgia Museum of Art

Guest Curator: Asen Kirin, associate professor of art and associate director of the Lamar Dodd School of Art Galleries: Dorothy Alexander Roush and Martha Thompson Dinos Galleries Sponsors: Samuel H. Kress Foundation, the Frances Wood Wilson Foundation, Mr. and Mrs. James T. Mills Jr., the W. Newton Morris Charitable Foundation and the

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Friends of the Georgia Museum of Art

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Exhibitions Still Showing Don’t Miss Face Jugs: Art and Ritual in 19th-Century South Carolina Dorothy Alexander Roush Gallery On view through July 7. Sponsored by Mr. Alan Rothschild Jr. through the Fort Trustee Fund, Community Foundation of the Chattahoochee Valley, the Georgia Humanities Council and the W. Newton Morris Charitable Foundation.

Deaccessioning Bernard Smol Martha Thompson Dinos Gallery On view through July 7

Works of Art Censer, Russian (p. 4) Late 17th-century silver Parcel gilt H. 16.5 centimeters On loan from Hillwood Museum and Gardens Acc. no. 12.2.1-2

Azov Mother of God (p. 5, top left) Russian, 1775–80 Tempera on wood 37.5 x 28.8 centimeters On loan from Hillwood Museum and Gardens Acc. no. 54.19

Pierre-Étienne Falconet (1741–1791) (p. 5, bottom left) Portrait of Catherine II Oil on canvas 73.7 x 55.9 centimeters On loan from Hillwood Museum and Gardens Acc. no. 51.60

Michael Simon (American, b. 1947) (p. 5, top right) Triangular vase with white bird with a long neck, 2003 Stoneware, salt glaze Collection of the artist

Michael Simon (American, b. 1947) (p. 5, bottom right) Three-legged jar with black horse, 1998 Stoneware, salt glaze Collection of the artist

Charles James (American, b. England, 1906–1978) (left) Ball gown, 1949 Silk taffeta and duchess satin Collection of Phoenix Art Museum

Fashion Independent: The Original Style of Ann Bonfoey Taylor June 1–September 15, 2013 Ann Bonfoey Taylor (1910–2007) created a life that personifies what an American woman can be—Olympic skier, championship tennis player, licensed pilot, successful skiwear designer, skilled sportswoman—but above all, she was a style icon. This exhibition, organized by Dennita Sewell, curator of fashion design at Phoenix Art Museum, showcases the custom-made wardrobe of day and evening wear that Taylor assembled from the post–World War II era through the 1970s. It includes approximately 200 pieces designed by some of the most accomplished couturiers of the 20th century, GMOA facet | Summer 2013

including Mariano Fortuny, Charles James, James Galanos, Cristóbal Balenciaga, Hubert de Givenchy and Madame Grés.

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The collection, selected by Art and Antiques magazine as one of the top 100 museum gifts of 2008, also includes Taylor’s own skiwear designs and sportswear and accessories by Hermès, Louis Vuitton, Gucci and Henry Maxwell.

In-House Curator: Mary Koon, editor Galleries: Virginia and Alfred Kennedy, Philip Henry Alston Jr., Boone and George-Ann Knox I, Rachel Cosby Conway, Alfred Heber Holbrook, Charles B. Presley Family, Lamar Dodd and Alonzo and Vallye Dudley Galleries Sponsors: The Adsmith, Agora, Global Escapes, Sew Normal Studio, Sonia Says, the W. Newton Morris Charitable Foundation, the Friends of the Georgia Museum of Art and many individual donors

Donor Spotlight Judith Ellis has been part of the Georgia Museum of Art family for more than a decade.

Last year, when the education department was in dire need of support staff, Judith’s contribution enabled the department to hire a part-time education assistant and scheduler, Amy Smoler.

This new position allowed the museum to offer more programs and reach broader audiences.

She has spent countless hours serving as a volunteer and has

Smoler schedules tours and programs, maintains records for the

supported the museum through generous financial contributions.

education department and gives tours to visitors when needed.

Whenever there is a need, Judith is ready and willing to step in.

She also helped construct the replica of a Chakaia Booker

Her love for the museum and passion for the arts is undeniable.

sculpture for the museum’s float in the Athens holiday Parade

She is an art enthusiast, a collector, a patron and an artist in her

of Lights. “The addition of an education assistant filled a criti-

own right. Her passion is infectious.

cal need in our department by helping us grow as the museum continues to grow. Through this position, we are able to do so

Judith has served as a docent at the Georgia Museum of Art

much more to reach the needs of our audiences,” said Carissa

since 2003, leading tours for visitors of all ages, during which

DiCindio, curator of education.

she encourages them to think about how art fits into their lives.

She brings diverse knowledge, interest and experience into her

Judith’s love for the arts and her devotion to education led to the

discussions about art. On occasion, she has even been known to

creation of the Judith A. Ellis Endowment for Education, which

give a tour in French.

will support the museum’s educational programming in perpetuity. This endowment will fund programs that encourage visitor

Judith’s volunteering is not limited to education. She also serves

interaction with works of art and create connections between

as a board member of the Friends of the Georgia Museum of Art

audiences and the works in the museum. It supports our mission

and an active member of the Collectors. Last year, she chaired

to serve the university, the community and the state of Georgia

the latter’s fundraising event, Seven Deadly Sins, which was a

through educational programming.

auction items. Caroline Maddox, director of development, said,

According to museum director Bill Eiland, “Judith loves

“It’s not a party without Judith. She lights up the room at every

all things French; so it’s fitting to call her une mécène

event with her bubbly personality and bright smile. She greets

magnifique—a true devoted patron of this museum. Whether

every new face and advocates for the museum and its programs

in English or in French, she is formidable!”

to everyone she meets. Judith is always willing to lend a hand for an event or step up as a sponsor. We are so grateful for her enthusiasm for this museum and its programs.”

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New in the Shop “Fashion Independent” showcases the style of a true icon, Ann Bonfoey Taylor. The Museum Shop celebrates Mrs. Taylor’s devotion to a fashionable life with our collection of textiles, accessories and home decor items.

Come in and browse our current offerings to complete your museum experience.

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“Fashion Independent: The Original Style of Ann Bonfoey Taylor” catalogue

This coupon entitles the bearer to

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Silvered glass vanity jars

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one regularly priced Museum Shop item.*

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*Coupon must be presented at time of purchase.

Offer good through September 15, 2013. Not valid on sale or consignment items.

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Ceramic spool candleholders

01 The color catalogue of the exhibition features more than 60 full ensembles and accessories that provide a comprehensive look at the wardrobe of a dynamic and sophisticated woman. Sumptuous new photography is complemented by images from Mrs. Taylor’s personal archives and from the collections of notable photographers. $60 ($54, members) 02 Vintage-inspired glass containers to hold your trinkets or bath supplies while beautifying your vanity. Various designs available. $24 ($21.60, members) 03 Filled with fresh linen-scented wax, these candles provide 18 hours of burn time. When the candle is gone, reuse the covered container on your desk or sewing table. $15 ($13.50, members) 04 Cotton canvas bags featuring models from vintage sewing patterns. Three designs available. $38 ($34.20, members) 05 Icons-in-training can hone their skills with “My Wonderful World of Fashion” books and postcard sets, the “Sticker Fashionista” book and the Fashion Face Off trump card game. $19.95, $9.95, $12.95 and $9.95 ($17.96, $8.96, $11.66 and $8.96, members) 06 Marquin Campbell creates new and unique necklaces, earrings and bracelets from vintage jewelry findings. $32 to $95 ($28.80 to $85.50, members) 07 Handcrafted hats, bags and brooches from the popular California company. $58, $38 and $27.50 ($52.20, $34.20 and $24.75, members) 08 Record and share

1960s sewing pattern totes

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One-of-a-kind jewelry from Marquin Designs

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Silk accessories from Goody Goody Sumptuous

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Activity books and games for young fashionistas

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Vintage fashion journals & stationery

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fashionable thoughts with the Vintage Fashion Journal and Andy Warhol Fashion Mix and Match Stationery set. $12.95 and $8.95 ($11.66 and $8.06, members)

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New Acquisitions

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n 1929, Pierre Daura, Joaquín Torres-García and the poet Michel Seuphor founded the international artistic group Cercle et Carré (Circle and Square).

Le Corbusier (Swiss, 1887–1965) Femme à la main levée, 1954 Color lithograph on paper Georgia Museum of Art, University of Georgia; Museum purchase with funds provided by Letitia and Rowland Radford GMOA accession number pending

Championing abstract art and promoting ideas of structure and universality, the group’s landmark Paris exhibition in April 1930 brought together such members as Hans Arp, Alexandra Exter, Wassily Kandinsky, Fernand Léger, Piet Mondrian, Kurt Schwitters, Joseph Stella, Sophie Taeuber-Arp and many others. Organized by the Georgia Museum of Art, the exhibition “Cercle et Carré and the International Spirit of Abstract Art” focuses on this important group.

In support of this exhibition and the Pierre Daura collection, and made possible by the generosity of our patrons, the museum continues to acquire works by members of Cercle et Carré. Together with the Daura collection and archive, the Pierre Daura Center at the museum is quickly becoming among the most significant resources for scholarship on this modernist nexus of art and ideas. “Cercle et Carré and the International Spirit of Abstract Art” opens October 12, 2013. © 2013 Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York / ADAGP, Paris / F.L.C.

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Marcelle Cahn (French, 1895–1981) Untitled, 1966 Cardboard and wood Georgia Museum of Art, University of Georgia; Museum purchase with funds provided by the Pierre Daura Center Fund GMOA accession number pending

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© 2013 Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York / c/o Pictoright Amsterdam Vilmos Huszar (Hungarian, 1884–1960) Composition, 1917 Linocut on paper 19 x 26 centimeters Georgia Museum of Art, University of Georgia; Museum purchase with funds provided by the Audrey Love Charitable Foundation GMOA accession number pending

Franciska Clausen (Danish, 1899–1986) Untitled, 1922 Watercolor and gouache on paper Georgia Museum of Art, University of Georgia; Museum purchase with funds provided by the Chu Family Foundation GMOA accession number pending

© 2013 Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York / COPY-DAN, Copenhagen

M Mae Garrard (American, 19th century) Coverlet (detail), 1880s Wool and cotton 60 x 82 inches Georgia Museum of Art, University of Georgia; Gift of Ann and Ted Oliver GMOA 2013.54

Constructed of wool and cotton with vegetable dyes, the object’s superb craft and design as well as its known history, both within the Garrard family and in the Oliver collection, make it a valuable addition to the museum’s collection of decorative arts from Georgia.

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ae Garrard made this woven coverlet in the 1880s near Blairsville, Ga. The donors, Ann and Ted Oliver, acquired the textile 30 years ago from Garrard’s family members.

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Calendar : Summer 2013

Special Events Collectors Visit Thursday, July 11, 6 p.m.

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Kress Project Book Release Party Sunday, July 14, 2 p.m.

Enjoy music by Charlie Hartness and performances by other Kress Project winners. Copies of the book will be for sale in the Museum Shop, and Lynn Boland, Pierre Daura Curator of European Art, will lead a tour of the Kress Collection at 3 p.m.

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Third Thursday Thursday, July 18, August 15 and September 19, 6–9 p.m.

Six of Athens’ established venues for visual art hold “Third Thursday,” an event devoted to art in the evening hours, on the third Thursday of every month. GMOA, the Lamar Dodd School of Art, Lyndon House Arts Center, Glass Cube & Gallery@Hotel Indigo-Athens, Ciné and

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Collectors Visit Tuesday, August 20, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

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Museum Mix Thursday, August 22, 8 p.m.–midnight Come to our late-night art party and enjoy refreshments, access to all galleries, musical entertainment and a presentation by Athens Fashion Collective.

Student Night Thursday, September 12, 8–10:30 p.m.

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Meaning: The Art Patronage of Catherine the Great,” the Collectors will partner with the Hugh Hodgson School of Music and the Performing Arts Center to present a concert featuring music composed and premiered in St. Petersburg during Catherine’s reign. Collectors will enjoy

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Schedule a Visit to the Georgia Museum of Art To schedule a class visit or student assignment at the Georgia Museum of Art, please call us at 706.542.GMOA (4662) at least two weeks prior to the visit. Scheduling in advance enables us to prepare for your visit whether it is a docent-led tour, a self-guided visit led by an instructor or students who will be coming on their own to complete an assignment.

Family Day programs are sponsored by Heyward Allen Motor Co., Inc., Heyward Allen Toyota, YellowBook USA and the Friends of the Georgia Museum of Art.

All events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.

Lectures & Gallery Talks Group Discussion: “Pick of the Kiln: The Work of Michael Simon” Sunday, August 25, 1:30 p.m.

M. Smith Griffith Auditorium

Fashion Film Series “Versailles ’73: American Runway Revolution” Thursday, August 29, 7 p.m.

M. Smith Griffith Auditorium In November 1973, for the second time in history, the

Tour at Two: Highlights from the Permanent Collection Wednesday, July 17; August 7, 14 and 28; September 4, 11 and 25, 2 p.m.

Led by GMOA docents.

United States stormed France in an epic battle. Unlike

Potter Mark Shapiro will moderate this discussion with

wear designers in a runway rumble for industry

Spotlight Tour: Highlights from the Permanent Collection Sunday, August 18 and September 15, 3 p.m.

artist Michael Simon, who will read from the book

dominance. On the stage where Louis XVI married

Led by GMOA docents.

“Michael Simon: Evolution.” Reception to follow.

D-Day, this one would pit the French haute couture establishment against innovative American ready-to-

Marie Antoinette, in front of a who’s who audience of Grace of Monaco, Andy Warhol, Christina Onassis and

Artful Conversation Wednesday, July 24, 2 p.m.

Josephine Baker, the American designers claimed

Join Carissa DiCindio, curator of education, for an

victory. Filmmaker Deborah Riley Draper and a panel of

in-depth discussion of Elizabeth Jane Gardner’s “La

influencers in fashion, history and pop culture will

Confidence” (ca. 1880).

royalty, jet-set millionaires and icons including Princess

Family Days Bon Voyage “La Confidence” Saturday, July 27, 10 a.m.–noon

discuss the implications of this legendary event, the

Come say goodbye to Elizabeth Jane Gardner’s “La

fashion in life. 2012, NR, 91 min. Sponsored by Patricia

Tour at Two: “Pick of the Kiln” Wednesday, July 31, 2 p.m.

Confidence” (ca. 1880) before it leaves the museum to

Cloar Milsted in honor of Judith Ellis.

Led by Caroline Maddox, director of development.

visit Bob Jones University. Complete a special activity in the gallery, then come to the Michael and Mary Erlanger Studio Classroom to write and illustrate a letter to someone special.

behind-the-scenes making of the film and the role of

Fashion Film Series “Girl Model” Thursday, September 5, 7 p.m.

M. Smith Griffith Auditorium This documentary follows two people involved in the

Artful Conversation Wednesday, August 21, 2 p.m.

Join Carissa DiCindio, curator of education, for an in-depth discussion of George Cooke’s “Portrait of Mary Hattaway Curry and Her Son, John” (1847).

fashion industry: Ashley, a deeply ambivalent model fresh faces to send to the Japanese market, and one of

Artful Conversation Wednesday, September 18, 2 p.m.

her discoveries, Nadya, a 13-year-old plucked from her

Join Carissa DiCindio, curator of education, for an

Siberian home and dropped into the center of Tokyo

in-depth discussion of Pierre Daura’s “Martha at

with promises of a profitable career. The two rarely meet

Thirteen” (1943–44).

scout who scours the Siberian countryside looking for

again, but their stories are inextricable. As Nadya’s optimism about rescuing her family from their financial difficulties grows, her dreams contrast with Ashley’s

Workshops & Classes

jaded view of the industry’s corrosive influence. 2012, NR, 77 min. Sponsored by Beverly and Edward Phares.

Fashion Film Series “Diana Vreeland: The Eye Has to Travel” Thursday, September 12, 7 p.m.

M. Smith Griffith Auditorium This documentary is an intimate portrait and a vibrant celebration of one of the most influential women of the

Michael and Mary Erlanger Studio Classroom to create your own fashion-forward designs.

GMOA Celebrates Fall Saturday, September 14, 10 a.m.–noon Take a look at works in the museum’s permanent

Shannon and Peter Candler.

Come sketch in the galleries during these hours. No instruction provided. Pencils only.

“Ron Meyers and the Usual Suspects” Sunday, September 15, 2 p.m.

M. Smith Griffith Auditorium

Teens (ages 13–18) are invited to participate in an art

DeGennaro. NR, 40 min.

workshop and gallery tour of the exhibition “Fashion Independent: The Original Style of Ann Bonfoey Taylor.”

Participants will tour the exhibition then work on their own

Films are generously sponsored by:

clothing designs in the Michael and Mary Erlanger Studio Classroom. Pizza will be served. Space is limited. Email cdicindi@uga.edu to reserve your spot.

using fall colors in the Michael and Mary Erlanger Studio Classroom.

Tours

“Georgia Guidestones” Sunday, July 21, 2 p.m.

M. Smith Griffith Auditorium This documentary examines the Georgia Guidestones of Elbert County, Ga., an imposing granite monument cryptically inscribed with 10 guidelines for mankind in eight different languages. A wealthy benefactor using the pseudonym R.C. Christian commissioned this immense monument in 1979, but his true identity remains a mystery. Filmmakers Michael Reser and Paul Floyd will lead a discussion following the film. 2012, NR.

Teen Studio Thursday, August 15, 5:30–8:30 p.m.

A film by George Metropoulos McCauley and Matt

collection depicting fall scenes. Then make a leaf print

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through activities designed just for kids.

Lunch and Learn Friday, September 27, 12:30 p.m.

Faculty and staff at UGA are invited to join Lynn Boland, Pierre Daura Curator of European Art, for “Circa 1930:

Tour at Two: European Art from the Permanent Collection Wednesday, July 3, 2 p.m.

Abstract Art” and “L’objet en mouvement: Early Abstract

Led by Laura Valeri, associate curator of European art.

Film.” Lunch provided. Space is limited. Please email

Tour at Two: “Fashion Independent” Wednesday, July 10, 2 p.m.

cdicindi@uga.edu to reserve a place.

Europe Between the Wars,” a discussion of the upcoming exhibitions “Cercle et Carré and the International Spirit of

Carissa DiCindio, curator of education, at

Led by José Blanco, associate professor, textiles, merchandising and interiors department, College of Family and Consumer Sciences, UGA.

Spotlight Tour: Kress Collection Sunday, July 14, 3 p.m.

Led by Lynn Boland, Pierre Daura Curator of European Art, and held in conjunction with the Kress Project book release party.

www.georgiamuseum.org

Original Style of Ann Bonfoey Taylor,” then head to the

interactive gallery tour. Learn about works in the museum

and culture. 2011, PG-13, 86 min. Sponsored by

influence on the course of fashion, beauty, publishing

Come see the exhibition “Fashion Independent: The

Kids ages 7–11 are invited to join us for this special

Drawing in the Galleries Thursday, July 18, August 22 and September 26, 5–8 p.m.

20th century, an enduring icon who had a strong

Fashion Family Day Saturday, August 24, 10 a.m.–noon

Gallery Games Thursday, July 18, August 22 and September 26, 4:15–5 p.m.

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Museum Notes

Awards

New Arrivals

of Art director William Underwood Eiland with the Award for Distinguished Service to

GMOA director of development Caroline Maddox and her husband, Charlie Garrett, announced the birth of their daughter, Rosalie Cleveland Garrett, who was born on March 9. Rosie weighed 7 pounds, 10 ounces. Ronan Patrick, the son of administrative assistant Laura Rhicard and her husband, Andy, arrived on March 17. Ronan weighed 8 pounds. The staff would like to welcome our newest members!

The American Alliance of Museums (AAM) honored Georgia Museum Museums at AAM’s annual conference, in Baltimore in May. The award was instituted in 1981 and recognizes excellence and contributions to the museum profession for at least 20 years. It is only given in years when there is a worthy nominee. “Art Interrupted: Advancing American Art and the Politics of Cultural Diplomacy” received an honorable mention in the art category of the Eric Hoffer Award for Short Prose and Independent Books. The exhibition will be on view at the Georgia Museum of Art January 25–April 20, 2014. Samantha Meyer, public relations intern, received the Louis T. Griffith Student of the Year Award in April. Samantha graduated from UGA’s Grady College in May and has worked at GMOA for more than three years.

Rosalie Cleveland (left) and Ronan Patrick (right).

Member News The Friends of the Georgia Museum of Art have joined a new museum reciprocity program. The Reciprocal Organization of Associated Museums (ROAM) will allow our members to access membership benefits at even more museums throughout the country. The Friends already participate in the Southeastern and North American Reciprocal programs. Members of the Friends can receive these benefits when they join at the $100 level or above. To see a list of museums participating in ROAM, please visit https://sites.google.com/site/roammuseums/. To join the Friends or upgrade your membership, call 706.542.0830.

Board of Advisors News The Board of Advisors held its spring meeting at the Yale University Art Gallery, which recently reopened following a major renovation. Carl Mullis (Yale ’72), led 27 members, spouses and GMOA staffers around to many points of interest on campus. It was Carl’s last meeting as BOA chair; Buddy Allen succeeds him on July 1, with Alan Rothschild as chair-elect. The board elected as new members Jeanne Berry of Atlanta and Jane Willson of Albany.

Some in the group spent the weekend prior to the meeting in New York City, where they toured museums and private collections and enjoyed a dinner party hosted by Dudley Stevens. Leaving New York, they stopped in Greenwich, Conn., for brunch at the home of Brenda and Larry Thompson.

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Director Bill Eiland, communications director Hillary Brown, Samantha Meyer and deputy director Annelies Mondi (left to right) at the Louis T. Griffith Student of the Year reception.

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BOA members at the home of Brenda and Larry Thompson.

Director Bill Eiland receives his award from Meme Omogbai, COO of the Newark Museum and board chair of AAM.

Gifts

Membership

The Georgia Museum of Art received the following gifts between February 23 and May 24, 2013:

ALFRED HEBER HOLBROOK SOCIETY Anonymous The Knox Foundation DIRECTOR’S CIRCLE Mrs. June M. Ball Dr. Patricia Deitz Mr. and Mrs. Lee B. Durham Dr. and Mrs. Scott A. Kleiner Mrs. Erika C. Lewis Dr. Lars G. Ljungdahl Mrs. Sue Weems Mann Mr. and Mrs. Edgar B. Myrtle Dr. and Mrs. Randall S. Ott Mr. and Mrs. William F. Prokasy IV Julie and Ira Roth Drs. Norman and Mary Wood

SUSTAINING Mr. and Mrs. Edward W. Phares A special thanks to those who gave designated gifts: Audrey Love Charitable Foundation The Chu Family Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Don Cole Forward Arts Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Rowland A. Radford Jr. Samuel H. Kress Foundation Dr. and Mrs. James A. Verbrugge

In memory of Patty Minser McDonald by Anne Wall Thomas

Event Photos

JOIN Become a member of the Friends of the Georgia Museum of Art

Your membership will support our programming and exhibitions.

You’ll receive invitations to our events, quarterly issues of Facet and a discount in the Museum Shop. Join on our website, www.georgiamuseum.org, or call 706.542.0830.

Family Day In conjunction with the exhibition “Face Jugs: Art and Ritual in 19th-Century South Carolina,” kids posed for pictures with their own handmade face jugs.

Opening Reception, MFA Degree Candidates Exhibition

Parking for the Georgia Museum of Art is available in the Performing Arts Center (PAC) parking deck, at the rear of lot E11 off River Road (see map). Parking in the PAC deck is free on Saturdays and Sundays and after 10 p.m. on weeknights with

Visitors enjoy work by exiting MFA students in the Lamar Dodd Gallery.

a valid UGA ID or permit, unless there is a special event. Free parking (that is, parking without a permit) is available in surface lot E11 on Saturdays and Sundays and after

For more event photos see www.flickr.com/gmoa

4 p.m. on weekdays. Visit our website for more information.

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Kids made fancy hats after viewing depictions of headwear in the museum’s permanent collection.

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