Now at GRAM Fall 2018 by Grand Rapids Art Museum

Who Shot Sports: A Photographic History, 1843 to the Present | Oct 27, 2018 - Jan 13, 2019

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Dear members, friends, and guests,

2017 – 2018 Board of Trustees Tamara R. Bailey President

Get ready for an action-packed season at the Grand Rapids Art Museum!

Christopher Rosmarin Vice President

We’re thrilled to present our fall exhibitions opening October

Eddie T.L. Tadlock Secretary/Treasurer Luis E. Avila Bruce Bailey Patricia Betz Marilyn Crawford Sam Cummings Rick DeVos Joseph H. Doele Diane Griffin Kurt Hassberger Christopher Hufnagel Ritsu Katsumata India Manns Sarah W. Meijer Jane Boyles Meilner Thomas P. Merchant Lizbeth O’Shaughnessy Kathleen Stewart Ponitz Sydney DeVos Reames Carol Sarosik Mitchell Watt Meg Miller Willit Foundation Board of Trustees Lauretta K. Murphy President

27—Who Shot Sports: A Photographic History, 1843 to the Present and Michigan Artist Series Dylan Miner: Water is Sacred // Trees are Relatives. Organized by the Brooklyn Museum, Who Shot Sports: A Photographic History, 1843 to the Present is comprised of over 200 images in color and black-and-white from the past 175 years by more than 150 photographers across six continents. You’ll see classic images of legendary athletes and historic action shots, as well as pictures taken behind-the-scenes and on the sidelines. This exhibition demonstrates how photo technology and its practitioners were able to capture the human body in motion with astonishing technique and artistry. After the member exhibition opening, continue the celebration of Who Shot Sports after-hours at GRAM After Dark: Jock Jams for an evening of drinks, sportswear, prizes, and dancing to your favorite tunes with DJ AB. The latest installment of GRAM’s Michigan Artist Series, Dylan Miner: Water is Sacred // Trees are Relatives, focuses on the natural environment of West Michigan and its history. Miner investigates the important historical and current issues around three primary natural elements: wood, water, and sky, and the traditional knowledge and beliefs around them within Great Lakes Indigenous cultures. This exhibition brings to focus the natural elements that make Michigan so unique and important. An accompanying artist book featuring works produced by Indigenous youth during a set of collaborative workshops will be published by Issue Press of Grand Rapids.

Eddie T.L. Tadlock Secretary/Treasurer

While planning your outings with friends and family, be sure to add GRAM’s newly expanded

Tamara R. Bailey Thomas A. DeMeester Meg Goebel Greg Hooks Janet Nisbett Douglas Padnos Douglas Williams

workshops, new ways to explore the Museum, and events that everyone in the family will

Honorary Life Trustees Margaret Bradshaw Anita Carter Pamella DeVos Marilyn Q. Drake David G. Frey Mary Ann Keeler Mary Loupee Mary Nelson Kate Pew Wolters

programming and events to the calendar. The fall schedule is packed with art-making enjoy. Don’t miss out on a diverse array of workshops in GRAM Studio, including Creativity Uncorked, Drop-in Studio, Adult Workshops, Discovery Club, and more. Rounding out the season is the second annual Light the Night on December 20, an event celebrating the shortest day of the year complete with games, music, and an after-hours flashlight tour of the Museum! Are you a new member of GRAM? I invite you to join our newest tour offerings designed specifically to welcome you to the GRAM family. At the New Member Tour on Saturday, November 3, get to know the Museum’s exhibitions and collection as well as fellow art lovers. During our Date Night Tour later that month, spend an evening with your loved one and enjoy wine and abstract art while exploring the emotions and techniques behind the works on view. I look forward to seeing you center court at the Museum! Warm regards,

Dana Friis-Hansen Director and CEO

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Who Shot Sports: A Photographic History, 1843 to the Present October 27, 2018 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; January 13, 2019 Cover: Ken Geiger (American, born 1957). Nigerian Relay Team, Olympics, Barcelona, 1992, printed 2016. Inkjet print, 17 7/16 x 19 5/8 in. (44.3 x 49.9 cm). Courtesy of Ken

Above: Gerard Rancinan (French, born 1953). Laura Flessel, 2001. Chromogenic print, 31 x 39 6/8 in. (80 x 101 cm). Courtesy of the artist

Geiger/The Dallas Morning News

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Photography and sports have been entwined since the invention of photography in the 19th century. However, the artistry of shooting sports has been underappreciated in comparison to other genres within the medium. Sports are all about movement and motion, and this exhibition demonstrates how photographic technology enabled its practitioners to capture the human body in motion as it had never been seen before, all with astonishing technique and artistry.

Comprising over 200 images in color and black-and-white from the past 175 years, Who Shot Sports: A Photographic History, 1843 to the Present presents an astonishing diversity of work by more than 150 photographers. The exhibition includes classic images of legendary athletes and historic action shots, as well as pictures taken behind-the-scenes and on the sidelines. Sports familiar and unfamiliar are represented, in photographs taken across six continents. Fans and spectators worldwide are portrayed, too, demonstrating an enthusiasm for sports that transcends national borders and socioeconomic levels. Who Shot Sports: A Photographic History, 1843 to the Present is organized by the Brooklyn Museum and curated by Gail Buckland, Benjamin Menschel Distinguished Visiting Professor at The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art.

Lead Sponsor:

Support for this exhibition is generously provided by:

Top: Bob Martin (British, born 1959). Serena, 2004, printed 2016. Inkjet print, 8 1/2 x 12 7/8 in. (21.6 x 32.8cm). Courtesy Bob Martin Bottom: Brian Finke (American, born 1976). Untitled (Cheerleading #81), 2001, printed 2003. Chromogenic print, 30 x 30 in. (76.2 x 76.2 cm). Courtesy of the artist.

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Wege Foundation Greenleaf Trust James and Mary Nelson Dirk and June Hoffius Greg and Meg Willit Haworth, Inc. Kurt and Madelon Hassberger Jane and John Meilner Burr & Company Kost and Candy Elisevich Ronald D. Ford MD and Dawn M. Ford J. Visser Design Prime Buchholz Progressive AE Allen and Nancy Vander Laan

In Kind: Clark Communications Grand Rapids Drive West Michigan Whitecaps Wheelhouse Kitchen and Cocktails, Meritage Hospitality Group Additional funding provided by the Friends of Who Shot Sports and the GRAM Exhibition Society. Listing as of print date.

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Exhibition Related Programs and Events EXCLUSIVE MEMBER EVENT Member Exhibition Opening: Who Shot Sports: A Photographic History, 1843 to the Present Friday, October 26, 2018 7 pm – 9 pm Free for members Join us for the exclusive Member Exhibition Opening celebrating Who Shot Sports: A Photographic History, 1843 to the Present. Members enjoy complimentary hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar, and live entertainment. RSVP by October 19, 2018, by calling 616.831.2909 or online at artmuseumgr.org/memberopening. Left: John Dominis (American, 1921–2013). American track and field athletes Tommie Smith (C) and John Carlos (R), first and third place winners in the 200 meter race, protest with the Black Power salute as they stand on the winner’s podium at the Summer Olympic games, Mexico City, Mexico, October 19, 1968. Australian silver medalist Peter Norman stands by, 1968; printed 2016. Inkjet print, 14 x 9¼ in. (35.6 x 23.3 cm). Courtesy of John Dominis/Getty Images

GRAM After Dark: Jock Jams Friday, October 26, 2018 9 pm – Midnight Free for The Visionnaires (limit of two) $10 for members $15 for public GRAM After Dark is back! Celebrate the opening of Who Shot Sports: A Photographic History, 1843 to the Present after hours at GRAM with DJ AB, drinks, and dancing to your favorite jock jams. Dress as an athlete or in your #1 team’s jersey and be eligible to win season tickets to The Drive. This event is 21+. Registration is required. Space is limited. Purchase your tickets online before they sell out at artmuseumgr.org/jockjams

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LECTURE Why Sports Photography at Museums Now? Saturday, October 27, 2018 2 pm – 3:30 pm Free for members, free with admission

MICHIGAN ARTIST SERIES Dylan Miner: Water is Sacred // Trees are Relatives October 27, 2018 – March 3, 2019

Join us for a presentation by Gail Buckland, exhibition curator of Who Shot Sports. Learn about the stories behind the powerful images on view and Buckland’s motivations for taking on this enormous and exciting project—one being that photographs of sports have mostly been left out of the canon of photographic history. Their ability to powerfully and concisely visualize human endurance, beauty, and aspiration has been discounted, or not recognized as parallel to similar achievements in other art forms. This exhibition seeks to reevaluate these compelling images and contextualize them within the history of photography. Following the lecture, stick around for an exhibition catalouge signing with Buckland.

Capturing the Winning Moment Tour Thursday, November 1, 2018 6 pm – 8 pm $10 per GRAM member, $15 per adult Join us for a unique tour that showcases what it takes to photograph the winning moment. Meet several local professional sports photographers and athletes as they guide you through the exhibition, stopping to share their insight on certain works along the way, and moments from their own career that relate to the exhibition. Participants enjoy light snacks and a special keepsake. Space is limited. RSVP by calling 616.831.2930 or online at artmuseumgr.org/winningmoment.

Above: Dylan Miner (Métis, b. 1976). Cyanotype sample on fabric. Image courtesy of the Artist.

East Lansing-based artist and activist Dylan Miner debuts new work that focuses on the natural environment of West Michigan and its history. Miner is a Michigan native of Wiisaakodewinini (Métis) descent. In Water is Sacred // Trees are Relatives, Miner investigates the important historical and current issues around three primary natural elements: wood, water, and sky, and the traditional knowledge and beliefs around them within Great Lakes Indigenous cultures. This exhibition features a series of large-scale cyanotype photographs on fabric that portray images of cloudy skies and water surfaces. For Miner, the blue color of the cyanotype process evokes water and sky, and also has symbolic correspondence to Michigan’s history around Indigenous issues of sovereignty. Rounding out the exhibition are site-specific sculptural elements crafted specifically for the exhibition from old growth timber and other arboreal materials. The project also includes a series of workshops Miner has devised in collaboration with two younger Indigenous artists based in Grand Rapids, who will lead cyanotype-making workshops with West Michigan Indigenous youth at selected regional locales. Works produced by these youth, as well as Miner’s work at the Museum, will be compiled in an accompanying artist’s book to be published by Issue Press of Grand Rapids.

Above: Mark Leech (British, born 1956). World Cup, Netherlands vs. Brazil, July 2, 2010, printed 2016. Inkjet print, 9 5/16 x 14 in. (23.7 x 35.6cm). Courtesy of the artist and Offside Sports Photography

Support for this exhibition is generously provided by: Barnes & Thornburg LLP Steelcase Inc. Beusse & Porter Family Foundation The Jury Foundation Listing as of print date.

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Coming Soon

A Decade at the Center: Recent Gifts and Acquisitions January 26 – April 28, 2019 GRAM closes out a yearlong celebration of the Museum’s first decade at 101 Monroe Center with an exhibition featuring works of art and design acquired through gift and purchase in commemoration of this auspicious anniversary. Prepare for the unveiling of some special new acquisitions, from 19th century paintings to modern furniture, vintage photographs

to rare Renaissance era engravings, and historical design objects to contemporary art. Artists in the exhibition include Mathias Alten, Monir Farmanfarmaian, Janet Fish, Alfred Stieglitz, James Van Der Zee, and Rembrandt van Rijin among many others. With this exhibition, GRAM celebrates the crucial role of gifts in our ongoing effort to build one of the most notable collections in the American Midwest. Since the Museum’s inception in 1910, the generosity of our patrons has been crucial to building our permanent collection of over 6,000 objects.

SAVE THE DATE Art in Bloom March 22 – 24, 2019 Art in Bloom will return this spring for a 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 two pieces. Above: Willam Merritt Chase. Lady in Opera Cloak (Portrait of Miss C.), 1890. Floral design by Alyssa Ferguson, Fleurology Designs.

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Fun for All Ages

October: Painting Autumn Soak in the fall season and get inspired by the paintings in GRAM’s colorful collection. Capture the shapes of autumn by making a sponge painting with collected leaves and paint. Layer the shapes to create intricate forms and unique silhouettes. November: Mini Figures Get inspired by Who Shot Sports: A Photographic History, 1843 to the Present and see the motion captured in your favorite sports. Head to GRAM Studio to bend, coil, and shape wire to create your very own sports figurine. December: Inspired Garlands Find creative inspiration through shapes and colors found

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 in to GRAM Studio and enjoy hands-on art making and gallery activities. Drop-in Studio is a great opportunity for art lovers of all ages to get their hands dirty and create their

in GRAM’s collection and create your own festive garland. Collage, fold, cut, or tie fabric to create a one-of-a-kind garland shaped by you. January: Building Community Through Mosaic Get inspired by a tour of Dylan Miner: Water is Sacred // Trees are Relatives. Utilize a variety of up-cycled and natural materials to create a collaborative mosaic in GRAM Studio. Assemble and draw your unique vision of what community means to you.

own masterpiece. For more information, please contact the GRAM Studio team at 616.831.2927 or gramstudio@artmuseumgr.org

Story Time Program Saturday, October 20, and November 10 1 pm – 2:30 pm Free for members, free with admission

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November 10: Game Time Hear several stories about athletes and sports competition during story time before a docent guides you through Who Shot Sports. Discover over 200 sports photographs and compete in several fun activities, then race to GRAM Studio

The Grand Rapids Art Museum and Grand Rapids Public Library have teamed up to present a fun outing for the whole family! Each program has a different theme, and includes story time, a mini family exhibition tour, and art project. Programs are for families of all ages and last approximately 90 minutes. Register online at artmuseumgr.org/storytime October 20: Spooky Adventure Halloween is just around the corner and families of all ages are invited to hear several spooky stories and sing spirited songs at the Museum. Enjoy a docent-guided tour through the exhibitions in search of eerie details in the artwork, then head to GRAM Studio to create an art project.

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October 10: Music and Movement It’s time for a dance party with the GRAM Discovery Club—play instruments, learn dance moves inspired by the artwork, and sing along to a story. Afterwards, head to GRAM Studio to create a special artwork to move to the rhythm! November 14: Superheroes at GRAM Superheroes have arrived at GRAM! Go through superhero training by exploring super-human features in artwork. Play several games, listen to a special hero story, go on a treasure hunt, and make a superhero costume. December 12: A Trip Around the World

GRAM Discovery Club Select Wednesdays October 10 - January 9 10:30 am – 11:30 am $3 per child, $7 per adult, Free for members

Grab your bags, it’s time to journey around the world! Discovery Club participants will explore artwork featuring faraway places with a special treasure hunt game and stamps in their GRAM passport. Families will also sing songs, listen to a story, and make a special souvenir to remember their trip. January 9: Let’s go on a Safari Search for animals throughout the Museum during this safari Discovery Club. Use inspiration from the galleries to create a

Children 3-5 years old and their families are invited to

special creature-themed art project in GRAM Studio.

participate in the GRAM Discovery Club program. Each month features a new theme to engage young children with games, stories, music, and an art project.

Superstitions in Art Tour Thursday, October 18, 2018 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm 8 pm – 9 pm $4 per child (6-17), $7 per adult, Members receive $2 off per ticket

Deadline to register for GRAM Discovery Club programming is two days prior to event date. To register contact Kristen Hoeker, Group Experience Manager, at 616.831.2930 or khoeker@artmuseumgr.org.

Join GRAM for a special, once a year, tour to explore eerie superstitions throughout history and in various cultures represented in artwork. Go on a docent-led tour through the Museum to hear strange tales and legends, and get an exclusive view of artwork not available to the public that may give you the chills. Each guest will receive a special souvenir and a Museum Store coupon.

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Tours

GRAM’s Drop-in Tours 1 pm - 2 pm Free for members, free with admission Drop into GRAM and explore the galleries with one of our dedicated docents to explore our newest exhibitions and the Museum’s collection. This is a fantastic opportunity for

Upcoming Drop-in Tours Tuesday, Oct 23

GRAM’s Collection: Mysteries of Color

Saturday, Oct 27

Who Shot Sports

Saturday, Nov 3

GRAM’s Collection: Art and Travel

Tuesday, Nov 6

Dylan Miner: Water is Sacred // Trees are

Relatives

Saturday, Nov 17

GRAM’s Collection: Made in the Mitten

Tuesday, Nov 20

Dylan Miner: Water is Sacred // Trees are

Relatives

Saturday, Dec 1

Who Shot Sports

Tuesday, Dec 11

Green Features

Saturday, Dec 15

GRAM’s Collection: Portraits

Tuesday, Dec 18

Who Shot Sports

Saturday, Jan 5

GRAM’s Collection: Women in Art

Tuesday, Jan 22

GRAM’s Collection: Mysteries of Color

For more information regarding all tours, visit artmuseumgr.org/tours or contact tours@artmuseumgr.org. Drop-in Tours held on Meijer Free Tuesdays are available to guests at no cost, thanks to the generous support of Meijer.

art lovers of all ages to explore the many works on view at GRAM. Tours meet in the Museum lobby.

Second Saturday Sketching Tour Saturday, October 13, November 10, December 8, & January 12 12 pm – 1 pm Free for members, Free with admission

Baby & Me Tour Select Tuesdays: October 23, November 27, December 18, & January 22 11 am – 12 pm Free

On the second Saturday of each month, join a docent-guided

Moms, dads, caregivers, and grandparents are invited to join

sketching tour of GRAM’s exhibitions. Sketching is an opportu-

us for an interactive tour and discussion inspirited by our

nity to look more deeply at the works of art on view as well as

latest exhibitions and permanent collection. Expect a special

express your own creativity. This event is open to individuals

kind of outing where no one minds if a baby lends their

of all ages and levels of experience—drawing supplies are

opinion with a coo or a cry. Strollers permitted; carrying or

available for each participant. Tours meet in the Museum

babywearing is encouraged. Baby & Me tours are perfect for

lobby.

children age 0-18 months. Tours meet in the museum lobby. Please pre-register online at artmuseumgr.org/tours or by calling Visitor Services at 616.831.1000.

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Scout Day at GRAM Saturday, November 3, 2018 10 am – 12 pm 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm $6 per scout, one leader free per group, $7 per additional adult Girl Scouts, Cub Scouts, and Boy Scouts are invited to attend Scout Day at GRAM. Scouts can participate in activity stations throughout the building highlighting GRAM’s current exhibitions and collection. Activities include games, scavenger hunts, art-making projects, and more. Each Scout will receive a special GRAM patch at the conclusion of their visit. Scouts may attend as a troop/group or individually with a leader, parent, or guardian present. Scouts can register for one of the two session times offered. Price includes admission, all art materials, and one GRAM patch. A room to eat a sack lunch is available upon request. Registration deadline is October 26, to register contact

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Light the Night Thursday, December 20 5 pm – 9 pm Free until 9 pm Flashlight Tours 9 pm – 10 pm $15 per person $10 per member/member guest Celebrate one of the longest nights of the year with the brightest event of the season! Join us for art-making activities, a scavenger hunt, a live holiday performance, guided tours, and more. This event is free until 9 pm, when we’ll turn off the lights and take you on an exclusive after-hours flashlight tour of the Museum. Flashlight tours have limited capacity, all tour guests must be 10 years old and over and must preregister by calling 616.831.1002 or at artmuseumgr.org/flashlight-tour.

Kristen Hoeker, Group Experience Manager, at 616.831.2930 or khoeker@artmuseumgr.org.

Art for Life Programs are supported by GRAM’s Art for Life Club, an annual giving program dedicated to sustaining and growing the vital work of the Learning and Creativity Department.

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November 2: Exploring Collage & Photographic Transfer Explore the possibilities of photography and collage by creating a mixed media masterpiece. Take a tour of Who Shot Sports: A Photographic History, 1843 to Present, then learn how to transfer photographs using different low-tech transfer methods. Play with various ways of combining and transforming photographs into an artwork of personal self-expression. December 7: Linocut Cards Greet everyone this holiday season with a unique handmade card. Explore GRAM’s collection and get inspired by the mark-making possibilities, then review basic linocut tools and methods to create your own edition of cards. Learn how to print both by press and by hand, allowing you to revisit this method for years. January 18: Shadow Prints Create your own shadow prints exploring the delicate relationship between photography and print. Go on a tour and explore the beauty captured through cyanotype in Dylan Miner: Water is Sacred // Trees are Relatives, then expose all kinds of objects on light-sensitive material to create a one-ofa-kind design.

Creativity Uncorked Select Fridays November 2, December 7, & January 18 6:45 pm – 9 pm $40, members receive 20% off* Grab a friend and a glass of wine and join GRAM Studio for Creativity Uncorked. Enjoy a different workshop tailored toward the exhibitions on view and the Museum’s collection each month. Programs begin at 6:45 pm. Arrive early at 6:15 pm to enjoy music, mingling, and drinks, followed by art-making and gallery activities.

*Registration is required for all GRAM Studio workshops. Space is limited to 30 participants, so reserve your spot today at artmuseumgr.org/gramstudio. For more information, please contact Crystal Chesnik at 616.831.2927 or gramstudio@artmuseumgr.org. Quantity discounts available: buy three tickets and $3 off each. Buy four tickets or more and get $4 off each.

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Adult Workshops Select Sundays October 14, November 4, December 2, & January 13 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm $30, GRAM members receive 20% off*

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December 2: Experimental Monotypes Monotype printing is a versatile method of creating unique prints that encourage an element of surprise through experimentation. Following a guided tour of GRAM’s collection, create a variety of monotypes exploring both additive and subtractive painterly approaches. Experiment with non-traditional mark making tools, stencils, and textures through various inking and layering techniques. Working with an acrylic plate, learn how to print with a press and by hand.

Attend GRAM’s Adult Workshops and discover an afternoon of art-making and gallery activities. No experience is necessary–just an open mind and a willingness to try something new. These workshops are open to ages 18+.

January 13: Woodcut Relief Printing Explore the fundamentals of woodcut printing through traditional carving materials. Tour GRAM’s collection and discuss the historical and modern aesthetic of woodcut prints. Bring in your own drawing or photograph to inspire your finished image. Learn how to transfer an image to wood, ink the block,

October 14: Screenprinting with Stencils Screenprinting is a fun, accessible, and creative way to add

and create a print with both the Museum’s printing press and by hand.

design to many materials. Start by reviewing the screen printing basics, from selecting the best tools for your project and mixing ink, to registration techniques and color layering. After creating your own stencils, explore a wide range of design possibilities. Whether you’re new to screenprinting or looking for a refresher, this workshop will prepare you with the knowledge and experience you’re looking for. November 4: Introduction to Cyanotype Bridging the world of photography and printmaking, the cyanotype is one of the earliest photographic methods. Join us on a tour of GRAM’s collection to discuss the relationship between photography and print. Explore the cyanotype process from start to finish, beginning with how to mix and coat material with emulsion. Complete the process by exposing various objects and materials to create a one-of-a-kind set of prints in the dark room.

EXCLUSIVE MEMBER EVENTS New Member Tour Saturday, November 3, 2018 1 pm – 2 pm Free for members

Date Night Tour: Understanding Abstract Art Thursday, November 15, 2018 7:30 pm – 9 pm $15 per couple Spend an evening with your loved one on a tour of GRAM.

Welcome to the Grand Rapids Art Museum family! Drop into

Explore the emotions and techniques behind abstract art,

GRAM and explore the galleries with one of our dedicated

including the use of color, perspective, and style. Members will

docents to learn about the Museum’s collection and rotating

start the evening with a complimentary glass of wine or beer

exhibitions. This is a fantastic opportunity for art lovers of all

before departing for their guided tour at 8 pm. Tickets include

ages to explore the many works at GRAM. Though designed for

two complimentary drinks per person, a parking voucher,

new members, all GRAM members are invited to participate.

docent-led tour, and access to the galleries. This event is 21+.

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Lunch and Learn Series Tuesday, October 23, November 27, & December 18 12 pm – 1 pm Cook Auditorium Free Bring your lunch and join GRAM for a free Lunch and Learn presented on an array of topics related to art and the creative industry each month. Learn more about exhibitions on view and engage in thought-provoking discussion with your fellow peers and art lovers. To learn more, visit artmuseumgr.org/lunchandlearn.

Sunday Classical Concert Series Sundays, November 11 – December 16, 2018 2 pm – 3 pm Free for members, free with admission Enjoy live classical music performances every Sunday, set amid the beautiful architecture of GRAM. View the concert series lineup at artmuseumgr.org/sccs