Iris van Herpen: Transforming Fashion | Oct 23 – Jan 15
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2015 – 2016 BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Jane Boyles Meilner President Tamara R. Bailey Vice President Christopher Rosmarin
Dear members, friends, and guests,
Secretary/Treasurer Patricia Betz Khary Bridgewater Marilyn Crawford Sam Cummings Rick DeVos Sydney DeVos Joseph Doele Len Dyer Diane Griffin Kurt Hassberger Dirk Hoffius Melissa Howell Robert Koenen Tom Merchant Lizbeth O’Shaughnessy Carol Sarosik Seth Starner Eddie T.L. Tadlock Joy Uddin Mark J. Wassink Mitchell Watt Meg Miller Willit
2015 – 2016 FOUNDATION BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Step onto the runway with us this fall at GRAM! We’re thrilled to present Iris van Herpen: Transforming Fashion, an in-depth look into the world of Dutch fashion designer, Iris van Herpen. Our entire Level III galleries will be transformed with 45 haute couture designs from 15 of her collections, each drawing inspiration from the world around her—using nature as her muse for pieces that evoke the transparency of smoke, the delicacy of ice, or the fluidity of falling water. Her cutting edge designs are an artistic statement, involving technological research and an exploration of big ideas that capture her imagination. Van Herpen has gained international acclaim for her combination of traditional craftsmanship and futuristic, innovative techniques—including some of the world’s first examples of 3-D-printed fashion. Within the exhibition you’ll find interactive displays with samples of her materials, offering the chance to touch and experience the innovative materials firsthand—on view in Grand Rapids straight from her studio in Amsterdam. Running concurrently with Transforming Fashion is an exciting series of lectures featuring a diverse lineup of presenters who are pioneers in their fields, from decorative arts and design, to costume concept illustration, and innovative materials research.
Douglas Williams President Christopher Rosmarin Secretary/Treasurer Meg Goebel Greg Hooks Barbara Jackoboice Jane Boyles Meilner Lauretta K. Murphy Douglas Padnos Mitchell Watt
HONORARY LIFE TRUSTEES
Margaret Bradshaw Anita Carter Pamella DeVos Marilyn Q. Drake David G. Frey Mary Ann Keeler Luci King Mary Loupee Kate Pew Wolters
As the galleries are bustling with activity in the next few months, our Education Center is busier than ever with workshops for all ages! Bring the family downtown and unleash their creativity in GRAM Studio during one of our Drop-in Studio hours, where kids can explore the work of van Herpen through hands-on art making activities designed just for them. Finally, our Sunday Classical Concert Series returns with a lineup that you won’t want to miss. Come for the music, and stay for the art! I look forward to seeing you around the Museum soon! Best regards,
Dana Friis-Hansen Director and CEO
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Iris van Herpen: Transforming Fashion October 23, 2016 – January 15, 2017
Step onto the runway this fall with an in-depth look at the work of Dutch fashion designer, Iris van Herpen.
Support for this exhibition is generously provided by: Daniel and Pamella DeVos Foundation
Progressive AE
Wolverine Worldwide Foundation
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Dirk Hoffius Greg and Meg Willit
Steelcase Inc.
Gill
Conduit Studio
Bill and Kate Scarbrough
A.K. Rikk’s
Triangle Associates, Inc.
Eenhoorn LLC.
J. Visser Design
Greenleaf Trust Ferris State University
Media Sponsor:
Kendall College of Art and Design, Ferris State University
Michigan Radio - 104.1 FM
James and Mary Nelson
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Cutting-edge designs by van Herpen have been worn by style icons such as Lady Gaga, Beyoncé, and Björk and have electrified the runways of Amsterdam, London, and Paris. Iris van Herpen has gained international acclaim for her combination of traditional craftsmanship and futuristic, innovative techniques—including some of the world’s first examples of 3-D-printed fashion. Her visually impressive, sculptural designs often feature unusual materials such as umbrella ribs and synthetic boat rigging. She produced her first collection in 2007, shortly after graduating from the ArtEZ Institute of the Arts in the Netherlands. Born in the small town of Wamel, she is now based primarily in Amsterdam. In 2012 she became a member of the exclusive Chambre Syndicale de Haute Couture, where her designs regularly appear in biannual Paris runway shows. Van Herpen divides her time between the contained world of her studio, her global network of collaborators, and the international stage of fashion. Iris van Herpen: Transforming Fashion features 45 haute couture outfits carefully selected from 15 of van Herpen’s collections designed from 2008 through 2015: 18 pieces from the designer’s most recent lines, a selection of her shoe designs, and 27 pieces from van Herpen’s solo exhibition at the Groninger Museum, Netherlands.
For me fashion is an expression of art that is very closely related to me and to my body. I see it as my expression of identity combined with desire, moods, and cultural setting. Wearing clothing creates an exciting and imperative form of self-expression. ‘Form follows function’ is not a slogan with which I concur. On the contrary, I find that forms complement and change the body and thus the emotion. — Iris van Herpen
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Visitors will have the opportunity to get hands-on with van Herpen’s innovative materials. Reproductions of six of her most unusual materials will be available for guests to touch for themselves, including translucent stainless steel fabric and structures made from the ribs of children’s umbrellas. Many of van Herpen’s materials are the result of close collaboration with architects, artists, and engineers who bring their expertise to the material technology behind van Herpen’s bold visions. Iris van Herpen: Transforming Fashion is co-organized by the High Museum of Art, Atlanta and the Groninger Museum, the Netherlands. The exhibition was curated by Sarah Schleuning, High Museum of Art, and Mark Wilson and Sue-an van der Zijpp, Goninger Museum. Support for this exhibition has generously been provided by Creative Industries Fund NL. GRAM is one of only seven North American venues for Transforming Fashion.
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Member Preview Party Friday, October 21, 2016 7 pm – 9 pm Free, members only
GRAM members are invited to join us for the exhibition opening of Iris van Herpen: Transforming Fashion. This is the perfect opportunity to see this exciting exhibition before it is open to the public. Members will enjoy complimentary hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar, and live entertainment while mingling with fellow art lovers. Please RSVP by calling 616.831.2912 or at artmuseumgr.org/memberpreviewparty
Additional funding is provided by the GRAM Exhibition Society The GRAM Exhibition Society is a dedicated group of Museum patrons whose generosity provides the annual support necessary to ensure growth and sustainability for the Museum’s dynamic exhibition calendar. James and Mary Nelson
Rothbury Farms
Steelcase Inc.
Donald Battjes, Jr.
Dirk Hoffius
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Eenhoorn, LLC.
Robert Daverman, AIA / Grand Rapids Community Foundation
Greenleaf Trust Greg and Meg Willit Applause Catering + Events Bank of America
Member Day Saturday, October 22, 2016
Kurt and Madelon Hassberger Gill
Merrill Lynch Shelley Padnos and Carol Sarosik
10 am – 5 pm
The Louis and Helen Padnos Foundation
Free, members only
Progressive AE PwC
Dana Friis-Hansen and Mark Holzbach
Glen Johnson and Tom Merchant Bill and Kate Scarbrough Triangle Associates, Inc. J. Visser Design Listing as of print date
Drop into GRAM with friends and family for an exclusive peek at Iris van Herpen: Transforming Fashion before it opens to the public. Hear from Sarah Schleuning, Curator of Decorative Arts and Design, High Museum of Atlanta about curating this exquisite exhibition, and then join fellow members in the gallery for an exclusive tour of Transforming Fashion. Please present your GRAM Member card for admittance.
Opposite Top: Iris van Herpen. Hybrid Holism, Dress, July 2012. Metallic coated stripes, tulle, cotton. Collection of the designer. Photo by Bart Oomes, No 6 Studios
For more information, please contact Juliana Nahas-Viilo at 616.831.2912 or membership@artmuseumgr.org
Above: Iris van Herpen. Refinery Smoke, Dress, July 2008. Untreated woven metal gauze, cow leather, cotton. Groninger Museum, 2012.0196. Photo by Bart Oomes, No 6 Studios
Page 1: Iris van Herpen. Capriole, Ensemble, July 2011. In collaboration with Isaie Bloch and Materialise. 3D printed polyamide. Groninger Museum, 2012.0209. Photo by Bart Oomes, No 6 Studios
Opposite Left: Iris van Herpen. Hacking Infinity, Shoes, 2015. In collaboration with Noritaka Tatehana and 3D Systems. Laser-cut cow leather, 3-D printed photopolymer, and stereolithography resin. Collection of the designer. Photograph ©NORITAKA TATEHANA
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Transforming Fashion Lecture Series MEMBER DAY LECTURE
Iris van Herpen: Inspired by History, Borrowing from the Past
Beyond the Catwalk: Iris van Herpen
2 pm – 3 pm
1 pm – 2 pm
Free for members, free with admission
Free, members only Sarah Schleuning
Curator Sarah Schleuning will share insights and anecdotes about working with Dutch designer Iris van Herpen on the groundbreaking exhibition, Iris van Herpen: Transforming Fashion.
Schleuning has curated several exhibitions relating to modern decorative arts and contemporary design including Iris van Herpen: Transforming Fashion, Dream Cars: Innovative Design, Visionary Ideas, Joris Laarman: Design in the Digital Age, and Fashioning the Modern French Interior. Costume Concept Art and Illustration: A Discussion with Phillip Boutte Jr. Thursday, November 3, 2016 7 pm – 8 pm Free Phillip Boutte Jr.
Phillip Boutte Jr. is a Costume Concept Artist/Production Designer working in film, television, and music video. With over 40 feature films under his belt, he has collaborated with many top costume designers, producers, and directors. He consistently brings a fresh perspective and provides visual diversity in the characters he presents. Mr. Boutte will showcase his illustration work for film in collaboration with various costume designers, along with a behind-the-scenes look at how concept artists use 3-D sculpting in their work. This lecture is presented in collaboration with Mosaic Film Experience. Additive Manufacturing and the Future of How We Make Things Wednesday, November 9, 2016 7 pm – 8 pm Free for members, free with admission
Additive manufacturing, such as 3-D printing, has revolutionized the way we think about production, with examples in prototyping, consumer products, hardware, tools, guns, jet engines, drones, fashion, and even houses. Most types of material can now be “printed," leading to innovations on an almost daily basis. Will the future be “printed” as some people predict? These are the technologies and questions Dr. Andrew Dent will explore in this captivating lecture. Dr. Andrew Dent
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Saturday, December 10, 2016
Saturday, October 22, 2016
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Though her exquisite garments are fabricated using breakthrough 21st century technology, Iris van Herpen has clearly been influenced by the long, exciting history of fashion. Like her mentor Alexander McQueen, van Herpen displays a profound knowledge of and respect for the past. This presentation by Suzanne Eberle will outline some of the ways her designs have been inspired by a rich, international sartorial history, from Japanese samurai armor and Elizabethan underwear to 19th and 20th Century haute couture. Suzanne Eberle, Ph.D.
Suzanne Eberle is a professor of Art History at Kendall College of Art & Design, where she is chair of that program and has taught since 1979. She received her Ph.D. from the University of Detroit, and her areas of specialization include Modern and Contemporary Art, with an emphasis on issues related to the presentation of the body in art, including the history of fashion. Dutch Design: Culture in Context Thursday, January 12, 2017 7 pm – 8 pm Free
Following graduation from Cranbrook Academy of Art in 1988, Ken Krayer Ken Krayer interned at Studio Dumbar in The Hague, Netherlands. This was the beginning of his love affair with Dutch Design. He has been fueling his curiosity for Dutch Design ever since. Ken Krayer is the Executive Director of Design West Michigan. As a unique extension of Kendall College of Art and Design of Ferris State University, Design West Michigan acts as an on-going catalyst for the region’s design network, bringing in key design thinkers for public presentations and demonstrating the value of design through case studies, business, and design interactions. Find out more at artmuseumgr.org
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GRAM Selects ArtPrize Eight: Encore November 26, 2016 – August 13, 2017
GRAM Selects ArtPrize Eight: Encore will showcase some of the strongest works exhibited across Grand Rapids during the annual art competition. GRAM curators will be selecting works originally shown in various ArtPrize venues to be part of an exclusive extension of the ArtPrize experience at GRAM. Chosen for their artistic strength and resonance with the Museum’s collection, works from ArtPrize Eight will be displayed among works spanning many centuries. Displaying contemporary works of art in and among the Museum’s collection will encourage guests to explore the unique and surprising connections between them. Chosen works will be announced at the conclusion of ArtPrize Eight, and will be on view on a rotating basis beginning Thanksgiving weekend.
COMING SOON
Finders Keepers: West Michigan Collects February 5 – April 30, 2017
What drives the human impulse to collect objects? What constitutes a collection? What are some of the hidden treasures in Grand Rapids and throughout West Michigan? These and other questions will be asked and answered in GRAM’s upcoming exhibition, Finders Keepers: West Michigan Collects. From fine art to kimono fabric, from Petoskey stones to Pokémon
cards—and much, much more—this exhibition will celebrate the passion and drive that fuel the collecting bug. Organized by GRAM’s curatorial staff in collaboration with a team of community advisors and scouts, the exhibition will include hundreds of diverse objects in a lively and unique gallery setting.
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Art in Bloom March 24 – 26, 2017
Art in Bloom will return this spring for the now bi-annual, one-weekend-only exhibition that celebrates the combined beauty of art and floral design. Visitors will be invited to tour the galleries and enjoy extravagant floral sculptures inspired by works from the Museum’s permanent collection created by some of the region’s most talented floral designers. These floral sculptures emphasize, challenge, and build upon elements and concepts within the original work of art, creating an extraordinary dialogue between the two pieces. Left: Georg T. Hartmann (American, 1894–1976). Untitled, 1927. Oil on canvas. 21.3 x 27.5 inches. Grand Rapids Art Museum, Gift in memory of Edward B. Rhodes, by his wife, Catharine, 1990.1.8
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Unleash Your Creativity in GRAM Studio
Drop-in Studio Every Saturday 1 pm – 4 pm Free for members, free with admission
The next time you visit the Museum on a Saturday, be sure to drop into GRAM Studio and enjoy hands-on art making and gallery activities. GRAM’s Drop-in Studio hours are a great opportunity for all ages to get their hands dirty and create their own masterpiece. For more information, please contact the GRAM Studio team at 616.831.2927 or gramstudio@artmuseumgr.org October: Sensational Symmetry Hone your two-dimensional design skills while making bold patterns using symmetry, asymmetry, and radial symmetry. November: Fabric to Dye For What is fashion without the material? Batik, shibori, ombre, and painting: explore a different dying technique each week.
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December: Material Metamorphosis Find GRAM Studio transformed into a maker-space this month. Tinker with up-cycled materials to create a sculpture or holiday bauble that's sure to delight. Note: Drop-in Studio art making activities will not be available on December 24, 2016. January: Saturday Sewcial Learn a running stitch and you’ll be off and running in this textile maker-space. Create pouches, puppets, and more. Glue will be available for our youngest designers.
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Fun for the Whole Family Drop-in Studio: Winter Break Edition
Story Time Tours
December 27 – 31, 2016
October 18, 2016
1 pm – 4 pm
November 15, 2016
Free for members, free with admission
December 20, 2016
GRAM Studio will be opening its doors for more action during Winter Break this year. Drop in to a maker space focusing on wearable art made from unexpected materials. Come back to explore a different idea each day.
10:30 am – 11:30 am
Parent & Child Workshop: Mini Makers Saturday, December 10, 2016 10 am – 12 pm $8 per child, $13 per adult member
Free
Join a Youth Librarian from the Grand Rapids Public Library in the galleries for songs and story time before you set out on a docent-led tour to discover special works of art at GRAM. Tour themes will include color, shapes, and animals and are perfect for our youngest guests, ages 3 to 5 years old. For more information, please contact Guest Services at 616.831.1000.
$15 per child, $20 per adult non-member
Get ready for some hands-on fun as you get creative together in GRAM Studio. Iris van Herpen collaborates with scientists and other designers to create one-of-a-kind fashions from unexpected materials. Collaborate with your mini maker to create wreaths from up-cycled materials. Open to all ages.
The Seriously Most Amazing Halloween Party of All Time
For more information, please contact Crystal Chesnik at 616.831.2927 or cchesnik@artmuseumgr.org. Registration is required, and space is limited, so reserve your spot today at artmuseumgr.org/gramstudio
Arrive in costume for a seriously amazing day of fun for the whole family! Enjoy art making, trick-or-treating, story time, and much more.
Presented in collaboration with AIGA West Michigan Saturday, October 29, 2016 12 pm – 4 pm Free for members, free with admission
Sooper Art Contest 2016-2017 October 15, 2016 – April 30, 2017
Call for Entries! Teachers and parents are invited to submit their student or child's art work through April 30, 2017. This seventh annual children's art contest is inspired by Sooper Yooper: Environmental Defender, a children's book about the ongoing struggles to protect the Great Lakes, written by Mark Newman and illustrated by the late artist Mark Heckman. An awards ceremony will be held for the winners from each age category on Sunday, May 21, 2017 from 2 pm to 3 pm in GRAM's Cook Auditorium. Entries can be submitted by bringing them to the Guest Services desk during regular Museum hours. For contest rules and guidelines, please visit sooperyooper.com. For more information, please contact Diana Klein at 616.831.2914 or dklein@artmuseumgr.org Support for this program is generously provided by The Wege Foundation.
Skate & Create Saturdays December through February (actual dates to be determined by Mother Nature) 1 pm – 4 pm Free for members, non-members receive $1 off Museum admission with coupon
Experience the best winter fun that downtown Grand Rapids has to offer! Enjoy skating at Rosa Parks Circle before warming up with a free cup of hot cocoa and art-making fun in GRAM Studio! Receive $1 off admission to the Museum for everyone in your group with coupon, available in the Skate Rental Room. For more information, please contact Crystal Chesnik at 616.831.2927 or cchesnik@artmuseumgr.org NOW AT THE GRAND RAPIDS ART MUSEUM
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Fashion Forward in GRAM Studio
Creativity Uncorked: Up-cycled Jewelry Thursday, November 17, 2016 Friday, November 18, 2016 6:45 pm – 9 pm $30 for members, $40 for non-members Ages 21 +
Grab a glass of wine and experience a lively and unforgettable night at the Museum! Delve into the world of fashion by exploring Iris van Herpen's revolutionary designs before you head to GRAM Studio to make your own statement jewelry using unexpected materials and simple connection techniques. For more information, please contact Crystal Chesnik at 616.831.2927 or cchesnik@artmuseumgr.org. Registration is required, and space is limited, so reserve your spot today at artmuseumgr.org/gramstudio
Adult Workshop: Shoes for You Saturday, November 5, 2016 10 am – 12 pm $20 for members, $25 for non-members Ages 18 +
Draw inspiration from Iris van Herpen's extreme shoe designs before you head down to GRAM Studio to make a wearable pair of your own. No experience is necessary— just an open mind and a willingness to try something new. For more information, please contact Crystal Chesnik at 616.831.2927 or cchesnik@artmuseumgr.org. Registration is required, and space is limited, so reserve your spot today at artmuseumgr.org/gramstudio
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Support for this program is generously provided by DeVries Jewelers
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Find Your Zen
Yoga at GRAM Thursday, October 27, 2016 Thursday, November 17, 2016 Thursday, December 1, 2016 5:45 pm – 6:45 pm
Join us on Thursday evenings for exceptional Vinyasastyle yoga classes with AM Yoga instructors Ashley Yost and Mali Jane. Yoga is the art of connecting mind with body through movement, breath, and meditation. Art and yoga have complementary and intrinsically valuable benefits. Art provides us with a deeper understanding of the world around us, a greater empathy for others, and heightened powers of observation. Those who practice yoga regularly can achieve an increased sense of self-awareness, mindfulness, and ability to be present in their daily activities. Experienced together, art and yoga can offer new ways of seeing the world and experiencing the self. All levels are welcome, just bring your mat, a towel, and water. Admission to the Museum is free on Meijer Free Thursday Nights. The cost to participate is pay what you please and all proceeds go directly to support yoga in the community. Space is limited, so please register in advance at amyoga111.com/community
New! Tuesday Matinees Tuesday Matinees 1:15 pm – 3:30 pm $2 seniors, $4 adults, youth 17 and under are free
On the first Tuesday of the month, GRAM will be screening a classic film as part of our new Tuesday Matinee series. All films screened digitally, unless otherwise noted. November: His Girl Friday Tuesday, November 1, 2016
We’ll be kicking it off with the classic screwball comedy, His Girl Friday. On the eve of reporter Hildy Johnson’s remarriage, she is talked into one more assignment by her editor and ex-husband. While interviewing a condemned man, Hildy realizes that his hanging is planned as a vote-getting measure. Spontaneously, she helps the man escape. Starring: Cary Grant, Rosalind Russell, and Ralph Ballamy.
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December: Made for Each Other Tuesday, December 6, 2016
Our Tuesday Matinee series continues with the classic Made for Each Other. Carole Lombard and Jimmy Stewart star in this full-tilt, 1939 comedy-drama that highlights the ups and downs of married life.
Made for Each Other
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Come for the Music, Stay for the Art Sunday Classical Concert Series Sundays, October 30 – December 18, 2016 Sundays, January 8 – March 26, 2017, EXCEPT February 26
Enjoy live classical music performances every Sunday, set amid the beautiful architecture of GRAM. Support for this program is generously provided by PNC Bank and the Edith Blodgett Legacy Fund of the Brookby Foundation.
FALL 2016
October 30 Eclectic String Music Ensemble (ESME) Gene Hahn, violin Jeremy Crosmer, cello
November 6 Wind from the Ancient Masayuki Koga, shakuhachi
November 13 A Violinist's Odyssey Stephanie Arado, violinist
November 20 ADIOSWATCH Leanne King, viola and electronics
November 27 Mary Elizabeth Bowden, trumpet December 4 Black Oak Ensemble Aurélien Fort Pederzoli, violin Goran Ivanovic, Serbian guitar Desirée Ruhstrat, violin David Cunliffe, cello
December 11 Gregory Maytan, violin
December 18 Music of the Spheres
February 12 Castalia Piano Quartet
Rich Illman: trumpet, flugelhorn, Native American flute, and hand drums Thom Jayne: guitar, didgeridoo, and hand drums David Meeder: guitar, bass, Native American flutes, and hand drums
Alicia Eppinga, cello Melissa Chung Hamlen, violin Leslie VanBecker, viola Mary Scanlan, piano
WINTER 2017
January 8 Jeremy Crosmer and Friends Jeremy Crosmer, cello Additional players to be announced
January 15 Folias Duo Carmen Maret, flute Andrew Bergeron, guitar
January 22 Spektral Quartet Clara Lyon, volin Doyle Armbrust, viola Austin Wulliman, violin Russell Rolen, cello
February 5 Music of the British Isles Richard Sherman, flute Genadi Zagor, piano
Classical Concert Series Drop-in Tours November 6, 2016, November 20, 2016, December 4, 2016, December 18, 2016, January 15, 2017 3 pm – 4 pm
Come for the music, stay for the art. After the concert join one of GRAM's docents for a conversation in the galleries about Iris Van Herpen: Transforming Fashion. Tours last for 1 hour and meet in the lobby. Right: Iris van Herpen. Voltage, Dress, January 2013. In collaboration with Philip Beesley. Laser cut 3D polyester film lace, micro fiber Collection of the designer. Photo by Bart Oomes, No 6 Studios
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February 19 Ralph Votapek, piano March 5 Bach’s favored Son: The Music of Wilhelm Friedemann Bach (In collaboration with the Grand Rapid's Symphony Bach Festival) Greg Crowell, harpsichord Leslie van Becker, viola
March 12 Nicole Lee, piano March 19 Almava Trio Sookkyung Cho, piano Miki-Sophia Cloud, violin Jia Kim, cello
March 26 Music in Bloom Jennifer Walvoord, violin Andrew Le, piano Leslie VanBecker, viola Alicia Eppinga, cello
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Corporate Partner Spotlight: Greenleaf Trust "Our support of the arts is in part a reflection of our founders’, Ronda E. Stryker’s and William D. Johnston’s, long-standing patronage of the creative community,” shared Tom DeMeester, Managing Director of the new Grand Rapids office.
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Greenleaf Trust was founded as one of Michigan’s first privately held and managed trust-only banks, with specialized disciplines in wealth management, trust administration, and retirement plan administration. With headquarters in Kalamazoo and three additional offices across the state, Greenleaf Trust is making its West Michigan debut this fall in downtown Grand Rapids at 25 Ottawa Avenue. Greenleaf Trust has been quick to establish itself as a key philanthropic partner in support of our community by joining GRAM’s Leading Corporate Partner circle. Greenleaf Trust was the lead sponsor of the Fourth Annual Live Artfully Dinner honoring Bill and Marilyn Crawford, and has pledged support for numerous events and exhibitions throughout the upcoming year, including Iris van Herpen: Transforming Fashion.
“You see this support most visibly in the artwork that adorns our offices, but even more so in the dynamic missions of the arts organizations we support and the vibrant communities enriched by their efforts. While GRAM is committed to art, ideas, and dialogue that enrich the human spirit, Greenleaf is committed to fiduciary integrity and generational financial security that makes long-term support of the arts possible.” Named in 2015 as one of the Top 25 Best Small and Medium Workplaces in the US and as one of the Top 100 Best Workplaces for Women, Greenleaf Trust is chartered to remain privately held in perpetuity, meaning it’s free from conflicts of interest and has the ability to truly focus on its clients’ well-being. Learn more about Greenleaf Trust at greenleaftrust.com
Get Involved as a Corporate Partner! Tap into GRAM
Corporate Partner Dollar Day
Wednesday, October 26, 2016
Saturday, November 12, 2016
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
10 am – 5 pm
Free, ages 21+, corporate partner employees only
$1 for corporate partner employees and their families
Employees of our corporate partners are invited to our semi-annual networking event, Tap into GRAM. This is a fantastic opportunity to enjoy an evening at the Museum while sampling bites and brews, as well as guided tours of ArtPrize Eight at GRAM: Past/Present/Future and Iris van Herpen: Transforming Fashion. Please register online at artmuseumgr.org/corporatepartnership
Employees of our corporate partners and their families are invited to explore the Museum, including Iris van Herpen: Transforming Fashion, for only $1. Please present your employee ID or other proof of employment at the Guest Services desk upon arrival. Employees may bring 1 adult guest and an unlimited number of children 18 and under to be admitted for $1 per person. Be sure to stop by GRAM Studio from 1 pm to 4 pm and enjoy hands-on art making activities, free with your $1 admission.
Unsure if your employer is a qualifying partner? Visit artmuseumgr.org/corporatepartnership for a complete listing. Sponsored by:
Beverage Sponsors:
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Founders Brewing Co.
Willis Towers Watson
Schuil Coffee Co.
Interested in becoming a corporate partner? Please contact Marnie McGuire, Manager of Corporate Partnerships and Fundraising Events, at 616.831.2901 or mmcguire@artmuseumgr.org
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Support Your Museum By creating a dynamic environment for the open exchange of ideas, GRAM provides a platform for individual and community growth, elevating our civic dialogue and transforming our society in unexpected ways. We are moving forward with exciting initiatives plotted in the Museum’s 3-year strategic plan. One of the many exciting fruits of this labor is the expansion of the award-winning Language Artists program with the launch of a new program designed for seventh graders at Grand Rapids Public Schools. Engaging students with diverse works of art, the program will enhance the district’s social studies curriculum and promote cultural awareness and empathy. Your support ensures that GRAM can continue to present exceptional programs like these and enables us to continue our collaborative efforts with many of the outstanding cultural and civic institutions in our community.
How can you help? You can contribute today with a tax-deductible gift by returning the enclosed envelope, by making a secure, online donation at artmuseumgr.org/annual-fund, or by contacting the Advancement Office at 616.831.2907. Thank you for your generosity! Want to stretch your dollar even further? Many employers will make a matching gift to your contribution. If your employer is willing to join the cause, please obtain the matching gift request form from your employer and return it with your gift. This is an easy way to stretch the impact of your gift!
DeLapa Gift to the Collection GRAM is honored to announce the recent acquisition of Lilla Cabot Perry’s painting In the Studio, which was purchased with funds generously donated by longtime GRAM supporters, James and Judith DeLapa. As a mother of three daughters, Lilla Cabot Perry did not begin to paint seriously until she was in her thirties. Born and raised in Boston, she was an outstanding and creative student affiliated with The Boston School, a group of painters who portrayed the restrained elegance of Bostonian society in the late Victorian and Edwardian eras. Perry painted both figural studies and landscapes. Her landscapes were influenced by Impressionism, while her figurative paintings drew attention to their subject’s character. Her eldest daughter, Margaret, is the subject of In the Studio, where she can be seen sitting at a desk writing a letter. She may have also been playing the violin that rests on the desk beside her. Both pursuits were considered appropriate for
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well-raised young women of the time. Perry has portrayed Margaret at a moment when she has paused her pen, determining what next to write, giving the viewer insight into her thoughtfulness and intellect. Above: Lilla Cabot Perry (American, 1848–1933). In the Studio, c. 1895. Oil on canvas. 25 3/4 x 32 inches. Grand Rapids Art Museum, Museum Purchase, James and Judy DeLapa, 2016.7
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New Volunteer Orientation Saturday, October 29, 2016 10 am – 12 pm Free, RSVP required
Connect with us and learn about the many different areas of the Museum where volunteers can have an impact. GRAM’s volunteer program is open to anyone 16 and older, and students as young as 14 can volunteer with a parent or guardian. RSVP today by contacting Kris Shannon at volunteer@artmuseumgr.org For more information visit artmuseumgr.org/volunteer
Holiday Parties at GRAM GRAM plays host to a variety of events and weddings throughout the year, and now is the time to reserve space for your holiday party. The simple lines and understated beauty of GRAM’s architecture provide a unique backdrop for weddings and corporate events. Let our professional and attentive staff assist you in making your event a night to remember. For more information, or for a tour of our facility, please contact Karen Carpenter at 616.831.2916 or kcarpenter@artmuseumgr.org
The Museum Store Iris van Herpen: Transforming Fashion is a stunning, hardbound catalog to accompany the exhibition with over 200 pages of photography featuring the collections by the Dutch fashion designer. Fashion will take over The Museum Store this fall with books on fashion and design, journals, sketchbooks, and paper dolls. Please call The Museum Store for more information at 616.831.2920
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Parking is easy and accessible GENERAL INFORMATION
MUSEUM HOURS
GENERAL ADMISSION
TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY: 10 am – 5 pm 10 am – 9 pm THURSDAY: 10 am – 5 pm FRIDAY & SATURDAY: 12 noon – 5 pm SUNDAY: closed MONDAY:
Members: Adults: Seniors/Students (w/ID): Youth (6–17): Ages 5 and under:
GRAM will close at 4:00 pm on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve.
TUESDAYS 10 am – 5 pm
Handicap parking is available in ramps. Curbside drop-off and wheelchairs also available. Call GRAM Security at 616.242.5033 for assistance. Auditorium is equipped with assisted hearing
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Free $8 $7 $5 Free
Free general admission on Meijer Free Tuesdays.
THURSDAYS 5 pm – 9 pm Free general admission on Meijer Free Thursday Nights.
GROUPS Group discounts apply to church groups, social clubs, and other gatherings of ten or more. For group visits, call 616.831.2919.
Now at the Grand Rapids Art Museum is a triannual publication featuring the programs and events of the Grand Rapids Art Museum. Programs and publications of GRAM are made possible in part with the support of the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs, a partner agency of the National Endowment for the Arts, and the Grand Rapids Art Museum Foundation Endowment. Now at GRAM is printed on recycled paper.
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Cover: Iris van Herpen. Hybrid Holism, Dress, July 2012. 3-D printed UV-curable polymer. In collaboration with Julia Koerner and Materialise High Museum of Art, Supported by the Friends of Iris van Herpen, 2015.170. Photo by Bart Oomes, No 6 Studios
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