Black Waves: The Tattoo Art of Leo Zulueta | Feb 5 – Aug 27
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2016–2017 Board of Trustees Tamara R. Bailey President Christopher Rosmarin Vice President Eddie T.L. Tadlock Secretary/Treasurer Bruce Bailey Patricia Betz Marilyn Crawford Sam Cummings Rick DeVos Sydney DeVos Joseph Doele Len Dyer Diane Griffin Kurt Hassberger Dirk Hoffius Melissa Howell Chris Hufnagel India Manns Jane Boyles Meilner Tom Merchant Lizbeth O’Shaughnessy Kathleen Ponitz Carol Sarosik Mark J. Wassink Mitchell Watt Meg Miller Willit Foundation Board of Trustees Lauretta K. Murphy President Eddie T.L. Tadlock Secretary/Treasurer Tamara R. Bailey Meg Goebel Greg Hooks Barbara Jackoboice Jane Boyles Meilner Janet Nisbett Douglas Padnos Christopher Rosmarin Mitchell Watt Douglas Williams Honorary Life Trustees Margaret Bradshaw Anita Carter Pamella DeVos Marilyn Q. Drake David G. Frey Mary Ann Keeler Luci King Mary Loupee Mary Nelson Kate Pew Wolters
Dear members, friends, and guests, The new year is off to a bright start here at GRAM! We warmly invite you to join us for an exciting array of new programming. In February, we're thrilled to present the opening of Finders Keepers: West Michigan Collects. Have you ever wondered what drives the universal human impulse to collect objects? Look for the answers in Finders Keepers, which showcases collections from fine art to vintage toys and clothing, rare and precious minerals to antique firearms, sneakers to carpet sweepers, decorative glass, and more. Also opening in February is the newest installment of our Michigan Artist Series, Black Waves: The Tattoo Art of Leo Zulueta. Come celebrate the rich history of tribal tattooing and experience the unique and stylistic geometric patterns of Ann Arbor-based tattoo artist, Leo Zulueta. This season, escape West Michigan’s winter chill and stay warm while exploring our ever-changing collections. We're featuring many Michigan artists, exciting new acquisitions, and several new selections from our ongoing GRAM Selects ArtPrize Eight: Encore series. On view in January, Prints and Processes highlights some of the finest from GRAM’s own collection. Featuring well-known artists such as Andy Warhol, Albrecht Dürer, Rembrandt van Rijn, William Blake, and Mary Cassatt, this presentation is not to be missed! Mark your calendars for our inspiring and enriching schedule of events! If Finders Keepers catches your eye, join Harry Rinker, former HGTV host and an avid collector of more than 50 years, and learn how to think like a collector. For tattoo enthusiasts, our guests 21 and over are invited to join us in GRAM Studio to design their own temporary tattoo at Creativity Uncorked. Bring the kids to our Parent and Child Workshop, where they'll create wearable tattoo t-shirts inspired by the designs of Leo Zulueta. We are celebrating our youngest members this season with our extra special event: Little Member Morning. Join us for a docent-lead tour, story-time, sketching in the galleries, and, of course, fun! Finally, the winter season marks the return of a favorite downtown tradition, ice skating at Rosa Parks Circle! Skating is free for GRAM members all season long—bring the family downtown on Saturdays to carve a few figure-eights into the ice rink, then warm up inside GRAM Studio with art making activities during our Drop-in Studio hours. This is a winter-fun event sure to delight the whole family! Continue your weekend excitement on Sunday afternoons with our Sunday Classical Concert Series. Enjoy the talented winter lineup, then stay and explore the galleries with a guided tour by one of our dedicated docents. I look forward to seeing you at the Museum very soon! Warm regards,
Dana Friis-Hansen Director and CEO
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Finders Keepers: West Michigan Collects February 5 – April 30, 2017
What drives the universal human impulse to collect objects? What makes different objects desirable? What are some of the hidden treasures in Grand Rapids and throughout West Michigan?
These questions, and others, are addressed and answered by Finders Keepers: West Michigan Collects. From fine art to Victorian jewelry, rare and precious minerals to antique firearms, sneakers to carpet sweepers, decorative glass, and more, Finders Keepers celebrates the passion and drive that fuel the collecting bug. Support for this exhibition is generously provided by: Wege Foundation
Additional funding is provided by
James and Mary Nelson
the GRAM Exhibition Society
Dirk Hoffius Greg and Meg Willit
Listing as of print date
Clark Communications
Above: Star Wars Action Figures. Collection of Silas and Owen Camp
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Organized by our curatorial team in collaboration with community scouts, the exhibition includes hundreds of diverse objects drawn from private and institutional collections, presented in a lively and unique gallery setting. Humans have accumulated objects for centuries—and before museums existed, ambitious individuals assembled impressive private collections of objects from nature, culture, and history. Many of today’s museums developed from the collections of multiple individuals, essentially forming collections of collections. Beyond whatever fuels the urge to collect, the items collectors assemble reveal aspects of who they are.
selections of wooden jigsaws, mid-century German ceramics, and cat-themed sheet music. A selection of the Public Museum’s collection of more than 1,500 carpet sweepers—a gift from the Bissell Company—will be on view illustrating design innovation from the past century. Embroidered samplers from Ann Kelly’s collection are a window into the lives of young 19th century British girls, for whom decorative embroidery was part of their domestic education. In partnership with the Grand Rapids Public Library Youth Services, the exhibition will also include a selection of objects collected by young people, revealing that collecting can start early in life. In its array of objects, Finders Keepers reflects the myriad interests of West Michiganders and celebrates our region’s creativity and uniqueness.
The objects in Finders Keepers shine light on the different disciplines or subcultures with which the collectors align themselves. Individuals often are, or become, experts in the histories of their collected objects. Serious collectors will travel great distances to procure a certain item, while some simply enjoy exploring, socializing, and trading with collectors who have similar interests. Among the hundreds of objects on display are geodes, amethysts, quartz crystals, and other rocks and minerals from the collection of self-described “rock hound” Roger King, who has assembled an astounding array over a span of more than fifty years. Harry L. Rinker’s diverse and eccentric collections are represented by
Top Right: Blue Fluorite, Cave-in-Rock, Illinois. Collection of Roger King Above Left: 1960s Ford Tee Bird, Murry Pedal Car. From the Collection of the Gilmore Car Museum – Hickory Corners, MI Right: Place Card Holder, Czech, c. 1920, brass and glass. Collection of Charles Schoenknecht and Ward Paul Opposite: A selection of shoes from the Collection of Buddhafist69
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EXCLUSIVE MEMBER EVENT
EXCLUSIVE MEMBER EVENT
Member Preview Party Friday, February 3, 2017
Member Day Lecture with Ron Platt
7 pm – 9 pm
Saturday, February 4, 2017
Free, members only
2 pm – 3 pm
GRAM members and their guests are invited to join us for the exhibition opening of Finders Keepers: West Michigan Collects. This promises to be a fun-filled evening featuring complimentary hors d'oeuvres, a cash bar, and live entertainment while mixing with fellow art lovers. RSVP by calling 616.831.2909 or online at artmuseumgr.org/memberpreviewparty
Free, members only Ron Platt
Gain insight into the curatorial
process with GRAM’s Chief Curator, Ron Platt, as he presents a lecture discussing the development of our two newest exhibitions: Finders Keepers: West Michigan Collects and Black Waves: The Tattoo Art of Leo Zulueta. How to Think Like a Collector
EXCLUSIVE MEMBER EVENT
Thursday, March 30, 2017
Member Day
7 pm – 8 pm
Saturday, February 4, 2017
Free
10 am – 5 pm Free, members only
Drop into GRAM with friends and family for an exclusive peek at Finders Keepers before it opens to the public! GRAM members and their guests will enjoy complimentary snacks and beverages. For more information, please contact Juliana Nahas-Viilo at 616.831.2912 or membership@artmuseumgr.org
Enjoy an evening with renowned authority on collectibles, Harry Rinker Harry Rinker. Opinionated, mischievous, and engaging, he has collected and assessed an amazing array of collectible objects of all varieties for more than 50 years. Mr. Rinker hosted Collector Inspector on Home and Garden Television (HGTV), is the author of numerous books on antiques and collectibles, and is proud to call Grand Rapids home.
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Michigan Artist Series: Black Waves: The Tattoo Art of Leo Zulueta February 5 – August 27, 2017
Tattooing as we know it in Western cultures originated in the Pacific Rim. The word "tattoo" derives from the Polynesian term, tatau. Leo Zulueta is a pioneer of what is generally called tribal tattooing, a dominant trend of the contemporary tattoo scene that took root in the United States in the late 1970s. With the encouragement of tattoo master Don Ed Hardy, Zulueta immersed himself in the visual designs and cultural significance of Pacific Rim nations, such as Samoa, Micronesia, Borneo, Fiji, and the Marquesas Islands. He began to develop his own designs inspired by these traditional Pacific Rim motifs, and has been tattooing his own clients since 1981. In Pacific Rim Nations, tattooing exists as much more than simple body adornment. The bold designs hold symbolic significance, with each nation developing their own motifs characterized by stylistic geometric patterning, at times covering all areas of the wearer’s body. Zulueta, raised in Hawaii and of Filipino heritage, describes his bold, all-black designs as “a style of tattooing that is influenced by the various indigenous tribes that have tattooed over the last thousand years.” Above Right: Tattoo by Leo Zulueta, mid 90's; photo by Dianne Mansfield 1999
Black Waves is a visual biography of the man largely responsible for the popularization of tribal tattooing. His range of personal imagery and projects are presented in the form of personal photographs, texts, hand-drawn tattoo “flash,” tattoo-inspired drawings, and a largescale mural created specifically for GRAM’s lobby. LECTURE
An Evening with Leo Zulueta Thursday, March 2, 2017 7 pm – 8 pm
Join us for a very special evening with Ann Arbor-based tattoo artist, Leo Zulueta. He will discuss his long and impressive career as the “godfather of tribal tattooing,” as well as his exhibition at GRAM: Black Waves. Tell Your Tattoo Story Thursday, April 13, 2017 7 pm – 8 pm Leo Zulueta
Support for this exhibition is generously provided by: Steelcase Inc. Beusse & Porter Family Foundation The Jury Foundation Clark Communications Additional funding is provided by the GRAM Exhibition Society Listing as of print date
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Join us for an entertaining evening of storytelling! You're invited to share the personal histories behind your ink at this open-mic style night at the Museum. Chronicle the origins of your tattoos—or simply sit back and enjoy the show.
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Art in Bloom is Back!
Art in Bloom
Creativity Uncorked: Floral Painting
March 24 – 26, 2017
Friday, March 24, 2017
Art in Bloom is a bi-annual, one-weekend-only exhibition that celebrates the combined beauty of art and floral design. Come see the first signs of spring at the Museum while touring the galleries and enjoying extravagant floral sculptures. Our region's most talented floral designers will create thought provoking and elegantly designed arrangements inspired by works from the Museum's collection. 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. Visitors will be invited to select the People's Choice Award Winner by casting a vote for their favorite floral sculpture. This weekend exhibition is a must-see! Visit the Art in Bloom webpage for more information: artmuseumgr.org/bloom
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Support for this program is generously provided by Patricia and Karl Betz, Rajene and Gregg Betz, and Kimberly and David Moorhead.
Little Member Morning Saturday, March 25, 2017 12 pm – 1 pm Free, members only
Join us for an extra special outing designed just for GRAM's youngest members inspired by Art in Bloom! Take your budding art lover on a docent-led tour through the galleries where they can explore floral creations inspired by the paintings, sculpture, and photography of GRAM’s collection. After the tour, our special guests will be treated to story time and sketching in the galleries, where they can create their own masterpiece inspired by the artwork around them. Little Member Mornings are perfect for members ages 4 to 8, but all ages are welcome to join the fun! Space is limited. Register online today at artmuseumgr.org/membermorning
$40 per person, members receive 20% off registration
Learn how to paint vibrant floral arrangements from life. Let the designs of Art in Bloom inspire you while you pick up tips and tricks for mixing color. No experience necessary—just an open mind and a willingness to try something new. Open to ages 18+. Registration is required. Space is limited, so reserve your spot today at artmuseumgr.org/gram-studio. For more information, please contact Crystal Chesnik at 616.831.2927 or gramstudio@artmuseumgr.org SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Friday, March 24 6 pm – 9 pm: Galleries open, and People’s Choice Award voting begins 6 pm – 9 pm: Extended Museum hours 6 pm: Art in Bloom reception begins 7 pm: Jury Selected winner announcement 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm: Creativity Uncorked: Floral Painting *Please note that the 3rd floor galleries will be closed Thursday, March 23 from 5 – 9 pm and Friday, March 24 from 10 am – 6 pm
Saturday, March 25 10 am – 5 pm: Galleries open, and People’s Choice Award voting continues 11 am – 12 pm: Drop-in Tour with Chief Curator, Ron Platt, and Floral Designer, Alice Waterous 12 pm – 1 pm: Little Member Morning 1 pm – 4 pm: Drop-in Studio Sunday, March 26 12 pm – 5 pm: Galleries open, and People’s Choice Award voting continues 2 pm: People’s Choice voting ends, People’s Choice Award will be announced before concert 2 pm – 3 pm: Sunday Classical Concert Series Music in Bloom featuring Jennifer Walvoord (violin), Andrew Le (piano), Leslie Van Becker (viola), and Alicia Eppinga (cello)
Top Left: Lewis Luman Cross (American, 1864–1951) Passenger Pigeons, c. 1900, oil on canvas. Grand Rapids Art Museum, Gift of Ruth Skwarek in memory of Elsa and Henry Mueller, 1983.1.19 NOW AT THE GRAND RAPIDS ART MUSEUM
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Prints and Processes January 24 – June 25, 2017
Drawn entirely from GRAM’s collection, this thematic exhibition reveals the depth and quality of the Museum’s holding of prints—a collection that spans the 16th century to the present. Works by notable artists such as Albrecht Dürer, Rembrandt van Rijn, William Blake, Mary Cassatt, and Andy Warhol are organized by printmaking method. Each section of the exhibition provides information about the different methods, tools, and materials that go into the production of the most common print forms, including woodcuts, lithographs, etchings, screen-prints, and monoprints. Drop-in Tours: Prints and Processes Saturday, February 11 at 1 pm Saturday, April 8 at 1 pm
Above: Mark di Suvero (American, b. 1933) Afterstudy for Marianne Moore, 1976. Lithograph on paper. Grand Rapids Art Museum, Gift of Miner S. and Mary Ann Keeler, 2016.13
GRAM Selects ArtPrize Eight: Encore Year-round, ongoing
ArtPrize® is a yearlong phenomenon at GRAM in the form of GRAM Selects ArtPrize Eight: Encore. After visiting every ArtPrize Eight venue, GRAM’s curators selected the work of several artists to be a part of this exclusive extension of the ArtPrize experience. The artists selected for this year’s presentation offer a diverse range of media, material, and subject matter. ArtPrize Eight: Encore creates fresh connections between the art and ideas of contemporary artists with current pieces in GRAM’s collection.
The Collection Returns! February 24, 2017
Our level 3 galleries reopen this spring with some exciting changes to the look and layout of the Museum’s collection. New to the experience are several recent acquisitions and loans, an expanded focus on Michigan art and artists, new selections from our ongoing ArtPrize Encore series, and spotlight sections devoted to specific themes. Drop-in Tours: The Collection Above: Gebrüder Thonet. Rocking Chaise, 1880–1883. Bent beechwood and cane. Grand Rapids Art Museum, Museum Purchase, Hollis Baker Fund, 2006.25
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Coming This Summer! The Art of Rube Goldberg May 21 – August 27, 2017
The Art of Rube Goldberg demonstrates the artistic talent and endless imagination of the legendary American cartoonist and illustrator, Rube Goldberg (1883–1970). Celebrated for his graphic techniques, enduring characters, and especially for his invention drawings, Goldberg is an American cultural icon whose influence is still felt in all aspects of culture. The Art of Rube Goldberg brings together more than 75 drawings, photographs, sketches, and animated films—as well as rare personal photographs and memorabilia from the Goldberg family archives—to trace the creative process and bring to life one of 20th century America’s most wildly talented innovators.
Above: Rube Goldberg, Rube Goldberg Inventions United States Postal Service Stamp (included on sheet of "Comic Classics" stamps), date unknown. Sheet of USPS stamps. Artwork Copyright © Rube Goldberg Inc. All Rights Reserved. RUBE GOLDBERG ® is a registered trademark of Rube Goldberg Inc. All materials used with permission. www.rubegoldberg.com
Exhibition Society The 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 Wege Foundation James and Mary Nelson Steelcase Inc. Dirk Hoffius Eenhoorn, LLC. Greenleaf Trust Greg and Meg Willit Lizbeth O'Shaughnessy Applause Catering + Events Bank of America Merrill Lynch
Shelley Padnos and Carol Sarosik The Louis and Helen Padnos Foundation Progressive AE PwC Rothbury Farms Donald Battjes, Jr. brightly Robert Daverman, AIA / Grand Rapids Community Foundation Joseph H. Doele Kurt and Madelon Hassberger
Foster Swift Collins & Smith PC Dana Friis-Hansen and Mark Holzbach Gill Glen Johnson and Tom Merchant Bill and Kate Scarbrough Triangle Associates, Inc. J. Visser Design Mark and Wendy Wassink
Drop-in and Create 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 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. February: Puzzle Party Check out the puzzles and other collections in Finders Keepers, then head down to GRAM Studio and create your own. Use markers and collage materials to design and cut a jigsaw puzzle that will befuddle your friends.
March: Cabinets of Curiosity
April: Upcycled Landscapes Explore the sustainability features that made GRAM the world's first LEED® Gold-certified art museum, then create a mixed media landscape using upcycled materials.
March: Cabinets of Curiosity Learn about the history of collecting in Finders Keepers, then create a miniature cabinet of curiosities in GRAM Studio. Use small boxes and found objects to curate a tiny collection that you can display at home.
May: Mini Museums Discover the collections in Finders Keepers, then play curator of your own mini museum. Build miniature gallery walls and furniture, then choose images to collage and display.
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Fun For All Ages Parent & Child Workshop: Tattoo T-Shirts Saturday, March 11, 2017 10 am – 12 pm $15 per person, members receive 20% off registration Bring your own T-shirt
Wear your art on your tee with designs inspired by the graphic tattoos of Leo Zulueta. Learn about tribal patterns, then use stencils and fabric paint to create wearable art. Bring your own T-shirt to decorate; additional supplies will be provided. Open to all ages. For more information, please contact Crystal Chesnik at 616.831.2927 or gramstudio@artmuseumgr.org Registration is required. Space is limited, so reserve your spot today at artmuseumgr.org/gram-studio
Parent & Child Workshop: Pop Art Picnic Blankets Saturday, May 20, 2017 10 am – 12 pm $15 per person, members receive 20% off registration Additional supplies fee of $10 per blanket
Get ready for summer at GRAM Studio. Discover pop art designs from our collection, then use fabric paint to create a bright picnic blanket out of a simple canvas drop cloth. Open to all ages. For more information, please contact Crystal Chesnik at 616.831.2927 or gramstudio@artmuseumgr.org Registration is required. Space is limited, so reserve your spot today at artmuseumgr.org/gram-studio
Spring Break Drop-in Tours Tuesday, April 4 – Thursday, April 6, 2017 1 pm – 2 pm Free for members, free with admission
Bring the family to the Museum during spring break for a fun drop-in tour where you can explore Black Waves: The Tattoo Art of Leo Zulueta, Prints and Processes, and the beautiful works in GRAM’s collection. After you make your way through the galleries, be sure to head down to GRAM Studio to create your own masterpiece.
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 & Audience Engagement Department.
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Green at GRAM
Earth Day at GRAM
Photo: Steve Hall © Hedrich Blessing
Saturday, April 22, 2017 1 pm – 4 pm Tour: 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Celebrate Earth Day at the world's first newly constructed LEED® Gold-certified art museum! Learn how your art museum is a model of conservation and sustainability in the heart of Grand Rapids with a behind the scenes tour, then you and your family can create one-of-a-kind works of art in GRAM Studio. This is a fantastic opportunity to explore a greener GRAM while participating in fun-filled activities throughout the entire museum. Stay tuned for more details coming soon!
Sooper Art Contest 2016 – 2017 Call for entries! Teachers and parents are invited to submit their student or child's artwork through April 30, 2017. This 7th 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 – 3 pm, in GRAM's Cook Auditorium. Entries can be submitted by bringing them to the Visitor 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.
Summer Art Camps $105 per child, members receive 20% off registration
Artful Discoveries & Adventures 9 am – 12 pm June 19-23, 2017: ages 4-6, grades K-1 June 26-30, 2017: ages 7-9, grades 2-4
Mixed Media Mania 9 am – 12 pm July 10-14, 2017: ages 4-6, grades K-1 July 18-21, 2017: ages 7-9, grades 2-4
Colorful Compositions 9 am – 12 pm July 24-28, 2017: ages 10-13, grades 5-8
New Teen Camp! Creative Cartoons 2 pm – 5 pm July 24-28, 2017: ages 14-17, grades 9-12 Book your child's spot in the program early, as many sessions sell out quickly. Registration opens online February 1 at artmuseumgr.org/sac/ For more information, please contact Crystal Chesnik at 616.831.2927 or gramstudio@artmuseumgr.org
GRAM Summer Art Camps provide children and teens, ages 4 through 17, with the opportunity to experience creativity and innovation in a unique and transformative setting. Campers take part in observation and discussion in the Museum's galleries, discovery and hands-on activities in GRAM Studio, and learn collaborative problem solving processes through communication and creation. Support for this program is generously provided in part by Wolverine Worldwide Foundation, Frey Foundation, and Reagan Marketing + Design, LLC.
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Exciting Programs for Adults! Creativity Uncorked: Design-Your-Own Tattoos Valentines Day! Tuesday, February 14, 2017 6:45 pm – 9 pm $40 per person, members receive 20% off registration
Grab a glass of wine and experience a lively and unforgettable night at the Museum this Valentine’s Day! Discover the tribal designs of Michigan tattoo artist Leo Zulueta, then create and print your own wearable temporary tattoos. Learn about modern and traditional tattooing methods and experiment with temporary and henna. Due to the intoxicating nature of this event, participants must be 21+. Registration is required. Space is limited, so reserve your spot today at artmuseumgr.org/gram-studio
For more information, please contact Crystal Chesnik at 616.831.2927 or gramstudio@artmuseumgr.org Creativity Uncorked is sponsored by DeVries Jewelers.
Adult Workshop: Sassy Samplers Saturday, April 22, 2017 10 am – 12 pm $25 per person, members receive 20% off registration
Learn the basics of hand embroidery while creating colorful, quippy wall hangings inspired by the 19th century samplers in Finders Keepers. No experience is necessary—just an open mind and a willingness to try something new. Open to ages 18+. Registration is required. Space is limited, so reserve your spot today at artmuseumgr.org/gram-studio For more information, please contact Crystal Chesnik at 616.831.2927 or gramstudio@artmuseumgr.org
Tuesday Matinees Tuesday Matinee: Love Affair
Tuesday Matinee: Royal Wedding
Tuesday, February 7, 2017
Tuesday, May 2, 2017
1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Free for members, $4 general admission, $2 for seniors
Free for members, $4 general admission, $2 for seniors
French playboy Michel Marnet and American Terry McKay fall in love aboard ship. They arrange to reunite six months later, after Michel has had a chance to earn a decent living. Starring Irene Dunne, Charles Boyer, and Maria Oupenskaya. (1939)
Tom and Ellen Bowen are a brother and sister dance act whose show closes in New York. Their agent books them in London for the same period as the Royal Wedding. Starring Fred Astaire, Jane Powell, and Peter Lawford. (1951)
Tuesday Matinee: Angel and the Badman Tuesday, April 4, 2017 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm Free for members, $4 general admission, $2 for seniors
Quirt Evans, an all-round bad guy, is nursed back to health and sought after by Penelope Worth, a Quaker girl. He eventually finds himself having to choose between his world and the world Penelope lives in. Starring John Wayne, Gail Russell, and Harry Carey. (1947) 10
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Slow Art Day Tour Saturday, April 8, 2017 1 pm – 2 pm Free for members, free with admission
Slow down and take your time looking. Join us for Slow Art Day at GRAM. Sit back and relax as we dive deep into a work of art in GRAM’s collection for an entire hour with one of GRAM’s knowledgeable docent guides.
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Come for the Music, Stay for the Art WINTER 2017
January 8 Jeremy Crosmer and Friends Jeremy Crosmer, cello Additional players to be announced
January 15 Folias Duo
In collaboration with the Grand Rapid's Symphony Bach Festival
Andrew Bergeron, guitar
Greg Crowell, harpsichord Leslie Van Becker, viola
March 12 Nicole Lee, piano
Clara Lyon, violin Doyle Armbrust, viola Russell Rolen, cello
March 19 Almava Trio
* There is no tour on this date
Sookkyung Cho, piano
Austin Wulliman, violin
Sundays through March 26, 2017, EXCEPT February 26 2 pm – 3 pm Free for members, free with admission
Every Sunday, enjoy live classical music performances set amidst the beautiful architecture of GRAM. After each concert, enjoy a docent-led tour of the Museum's collection and latest exhibitions at 3 pm.* Support for this program is generously provided by the Edith Blodgett Legacy Fund of the Brookby Foundation.
March 5 Bach’s favored Son: The Music of Wilhelm Friedemann Bach
Carmen Maret, flute
January 22 Spektral Quartet
Sunday Classical Concert Series
February 19 Ralph Votapek, piano
February 5 Genadi Zagor Performs Haydn and Chopin Genadi Zagor, piano
Miki-Sophia Cloud, violin Jia Kim, cello
March 26 Music in Bloom Jennifer Walvoord, violin
February 12 Castalia
Andrew Le, piano Leslie Van Becker, viola Alicia Eppinga, cello
Jenna Anderson, violin Leslie Van Becker, viola Alicia Eppinga, cello Mary Scanlan, piano Special guest Melissa Straus, Bass
Corporate Partner Spotlight: Conduit Studio Founded in 2001 by John O’Neill, Conduit is a full-service design studio located in the flourishing art and design community of downtown Grand Rapids. Focusing extensively on design and cultural communities, Conduit’s depth of experience in both branding and interactive projects sets their work apart from other design firms in town. They thrive in their focus on projects where design is material to the brand. Take a look at the refreshed GRAM visual identity that debuted this past summer—that was all Conduit’s doing! When measured, Conduit’s impact on our community at large is astounding. Through Conduit’s Studio Grant program, they donate $100,000 in design services to the community each year, including their recent gift to GRAM this past year. This donation featured Current, a software package that Conduit has developed and is prototyping with the GRAM. It displays visitors' posts from Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter in real time and has a calendar of current and future events happening at the Museum to keep our visitors up-to-date. Previous Studio Grant recipients include TEDxKabul and the Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts.
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So, what can we look forward to from Conduit Studio in the year to come? At present, they are in the process of publicly launching Current, which will soon be available for purchase and download from Conduit’s website. Keep your ears open for some exciting new ways you can engage with GRAM and help shape its future. Learn more about Conduit at conduitstudio.com Interested in learning more about our Corporate Partner program? Contact Marnie McGuire at 616.831.2901 or mmcguire@artmuseumgr.org NOW AT THE GRAND RAPIDS ART MUSEUM
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The Jack H. Miller Glass Sculpture Collection GRAM is thrilled to announce an exquisite new addition! Since GRAM’s foundation, the legacy and support of visionary community leaders has enabled our Museum to be defined as a cultural and communal beacon for West Michigan. Amplifying the scope and richness of GRAM’s collection, we are eager and proud to present the recent bequest by Jack H. Miller to the Museum: The Jack H. Miller Glass Sculpture Collection. Mr. Miller’s impact upon the Grand Rapids community has been one of active leadership—he served as the president of the Howard Miller Company and as a trustee on numerous boards, including GRAM’s own. His interest in the arts charged his enthusiastic pursuit of contemporary studio glass pieces, and his devotion to community inspired his recent gift to the Museum. Dana Friis-Hansen, GRAM’s director and CEO, exclaims that, “a collection of contemporary glass sculpture of this quality and range will be a ‘game changer’ for our Museum.” This collection will enhance GRAM's educational curriculum by introducing exciting new opportunities for all to enjoy art of different media. Above Right: Lino Tagliapietra (Italian, b. 1934). Vessel, h.d., glass. Promised Gift of Jack H. Miller
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The Jack H. Miller Glass Sculpture Collection features primary examples from the Studio Glass field’s leading artists: Dale Chihuly, Lino Tagliapietra, Jon Kuhn, Harvey Littleton, Michael Pavlik, Stephen Powell, and David Schwartz. With the gift promoting GRAM’s mission to provide an exemplary arts experience for the community, we can't wait to share The Jack H. Miller Glass Sculpture Collection with our visitors for years to come!
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GRAMMYs: Gala 2017 Saturday, May 6, 2017
Rock and roll meets black tie at the Grand Rapids Art Museum's 2017 Annual Gala. Meet us on the red carpet for an evening filled with smooth cocktails, colorful cuisine, and award-winning hits from everyone's favorite genres. Your Hosts for the evening: Stacie Behler
Beth O'Shaughnessy
Erin Gravelyn
Kate Pew Wolters
Diane Griffin
Sponsorship and tickets available at artmuseumgr.org/ gala. For more information, please contact Marnie McGuire at 616.831.2901 or mmcguire@artmuseumgr.org
Events at GRAM Did you or someone you know recently get engaged? GRAM can provide the perfect experience for your big day! The simple lines and understated beauty of GRAM’s architecture provide a unique backdrop for your wedding ceremony and reception. In a building designed to showcase art at its finest, a wedding at GRAM is an event that will be forever captured in the mind’s eye of your guests. Let our professional and attentive staff assist you in making your special day one that everyone will remember. For more information, or for a tour of our facility, please contact Karen Carpenter at 616.831.2916 or kcarpenter@artmuseumgr.org
New Volunteer Orientation Saturday, February 18, 2017 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/support/volunteer
The Museum Store Enliven your jewelry collection with a bracelet from the Museum Store. Discover hand-crafted pieces by local designers, as well as bold, contemporary jewelry from the USA and around the world. Please call The Museum Store for more information at 616.831.2920
Bracelet, Monctezuma by Alt & Go, Paris, France
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Museum Hours
Members: Adults: Seniors/Students (w/ID): Youth (6–17): Ages 5 and under:
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General admission is free on Meijer Free Tuesdays and Thursday Nights Tuesdays: 10 am – 5 pm Thursdays: 5 pm – 9 pm
Auditorium is equipped with assisted hearing
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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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artmuseumgr.org Cover: Leo Zulueta and Rory Keating, backpiece tattoo designs by Leo Zulueta. Zulueta tattooed by Ed Hardy, Keating tattooed by Zulueta. Western Samoa 1999, photo by Dianne Mansfield
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