SEP 2015 JA N 2 0 1 6 GREENHILL PROGRAM GUIDE
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Published in conjunction with the 2015-2016 Program Schedule Sep 2015 - Jan 2016 Greenhill
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INTRODUCTION
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EXHIBITIONS
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INFOCUS GALLERY
10 THE SHOP 12 FIRST FRIDAYS 14 WORKSHOPS 16 YAK 18 POP-UP RESIDENCIES 20 MASTERPIECE FRIDAYS 26 THANK YOU SUPPORTERS
Brett McDonough, Drawing Mug, Local Stoneware
IN T R OD U C T I O N Welcome to the Fall/Winter Program Guide. We put these guides together for our fans because there is just so much to see and do at Greenhill—it is hard to know how much we do, so we try to give you a sampling here. The pages ahead will give you a glimpse of The Gallery, InFocus Gallery, The Shop and of course, ArtQuest, our wonderful experiential studios. I was just walking through The Shop before writing this introduction. I picked up almost every piece and looked at it, and what I seeing was the wonderful craftsmanship that is indicative of the NC artist. I recently said to someone that there is nothing regional about the artists of NC, it is just where they choose to live, study and work. The art shown at Greenhill attests to the caliber of work being created by NC artists. In The Shop right now I could easily walk through and talk to you about most of the artists, like glass artist John Geci who is married to ceramic artist Courtney Martin, from Bakersville who just had their second baby, and work in a studio they built together. Then there is Brett McDonough who lives in Greensboro and teaches at Guilford College—you can see his clay work that is imaginative and fun, and learn how he is a great teacher and mentor to many. Yes, John, Courtney and Brett chose to live in NC, but their work could easily be in a gallery in Chicago, Atlanta or DC. This was just a little of what I was thinking as I was admiring the work selected by Shop Manager Toni Tronu. What makes Greenhill great is we know the art and artists of NC. We bring the heritage of the handmade into ArtQuest, we know where contemporary art is heading and we understand the history from which it is rooted. It is special here. This fall and winter I invite you to come and participate; look through a Scanning Electron Microscope during Microcosm, or during Winter Show, buy yourself or a family member their first work of original art, or sit with a child as they explore color, texture and self-expression. There is a lot going on here. Come along and be a part of it. Best, Laura, Executive Director, Greenhill
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EXHIBITION
M IC R OCOS M S EP T EMB ER 18 - NOVEMBER 1 0, 2 01 5 Presenting sponsor: ArtsGreensboro Microcosm presents works that offer perspectives on the very small, the unseen, and the atomic, cellular level of natural and artificial forms, many of which are achieved using scanning electron microscopes. Mediums on display will include photography, video, sculpture, and installation. Participating artists are Daniel Kariko, Mark Koven, Georgia Titcomb, Amanda Small, Mike Sonnichsen and Jeff Whetstone. Additionally, a slide show of works produced by scientists and students at the Chapel Hill Analytical and Nanofabrication Laboratory of the Department of Applied Physical Sciences, University of North Carolina will demonstrate the variety of artistic applications for this technology. The Gallery at Greenhill is free and open to the public. Donations appreciated. A RT I ST TA L K, September 17 | 6:00 – 7:00 PM Amanda Small at Gatewood Studio Arts Building, UNC-G EX H IB I TI O N OPENING | September 18, 5:30 - 8:30 PM View the world at an atomic level through a Hitachi tabletop Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM). A slideshow produced by scientists and students at the Chapel hill Analytical and Nanofabrication Laboratory, UNC-CH will demonstrate the variety of artistic applications for this technology. A RT UN DER TH E MICROSCOPE | October 14, 5:30 - 7:30 PM A dialogue with Dr. Kathryn Shields and Daniel Kariko. N E W TEC HN O LOGIES FOR EXPLO R IN G HID D E N WOR LDS October 28 | 5:30 - 7:30 PM A roundtable with Dr. Carrie Donley, Dr. Michael R. Falvo and Dr. Dennis LaJeunesse.
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Mike Sonnichsen, Cola Lids, 2010, C-print, 24x20 inches ŠMike Sonnichsen
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EXHIBITION
AR T + D I ALO GUE S EP TEMBER 24 - OCTOBER 1 1 , 201 5 Art + Dialogue: Responding to Racial Tension in America (A + D) is a collaborative project intended to bring community together using a visual exhibition and performance art as the catalyst for dialogues around racial tension in America. A charged topic, A + D aspires to make the issue of race and racial tensions more tangible to its audiences and participants and to promote greater understanding of different perspectives and experiences. A+D will consists of an art exhibition, panel discussions, performances and educational programing for families. A full schedule is available at ArtandDialogueGSO.wordpress.com. P U B L I C O P EN ING | Thursday, September 24, 5:30-7:30 PM Join us at Cowan Humanities Building on the Greensboro College Campus for an opening reception hosted by Dr. Larry Czarda, President Greensboro College CO L L A B O RATING PART NERS African American Atelier | Center for Visual Artists | Greenhill | Guilford Native American Art Gallery | NCCJ of the Piedmont Triad F U NDI N G PA RTNERS SJ Edwards Foundation | Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro | Joseph M. Bryan Foundation + ArtsGreensboro | Tannenbaum Sternberger Foundation S I T E PA RTN ER Greensboro College
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Inga Kimberly Brown, Marie: Daughter of the Revolution, 2014, oil on canvas, 72 x 48 x 2 inches ŠInga Kimberly Brown
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EXHIBITION
WIN T ER S H OW D E CEMB ER 6, 201 5 - JANUARY 1 5, 2 01 6 Winter Show is an invitational exhibition and after 36 years Greenhill has shown the work of thousands of artists, who have a North Carolina connection and either live, studied or taught here. Creating a fresh and invigorating show takes careful curation and a deep understanding of current trends in contemporary art, something Edie Carpenter, Director of Curatorial and Artistic Programs does exceptionally well. This year is no exception with 56 new and 64 returning artists, with some artists sending work from as far away as Los Angeles to participate in this year’s beautifully installed survey of contemporary art and fine crafts. CO L LEC TO R’S CHOICE | December 5, 7:00 - 11:00 PM Greenhill hosts Greensboro’s most popular holiday season event, Collector’s Choice. Participants have a rare opportunity to meet and mingle with Winter Show artists, have the first opportunity to purchase great art, and enjoy a lively evening of food, cocktails and music. Tickets are $70 for members, $85 for Non-members, and $90 at the door. Purchase tickets online at greenhillnc.org/winter-show or by calling 336-333-7460. P U B LI C O P EN ING | December 6, 2:00 - 5:00 PM Free and open to the public, a fun afternoon for the whole family. Visitors can enjoy holiday cookies and see the exhibition in a relaxed setting. Led by artist/educator Steven M. Cozart, student docents from Weaver Academy, a full-time performing and visual arts academy located in downtown Greensboro, will be giving presentations on artists and works featured in Winter Show. Students research and interview artists and then propose brief introductions to their selected artists giving them professional experience. Additionally, ArtQuest will be open free for families to create holiday decorations from repurposed materials.
FO R MO RE INFORMATION VISIT WWW.GR E E N HILLN C .OR G/ WIN T E R - S H OW
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David Nance, St. John’s at Bridgetown, 2013, oil on canvas, 30 x 40 inches ©David Nance
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INFOCUS GALLERY
CON N E C T TO THE P E R F E C T P IECE OF ART InFocus Gallery is an art space designed to bring together new and seasoned art collectors and artists with exceptionally collectible works. The InFocus Gallery presents the work of established and emerging artists, with a focus on contemporary art in a range of wall works and sculptural objects.
AR T S OU R C I N G + IN STA L LATION Greenhill is changing the way we doing things. Now, not only are we offering a gallery setting to showcase work, but we will connect you directly to art and artists that fit your lifestyle at home or work. Here’s how it’s done:
1 . We listen to your needs and work to understand the goals you have for your space 2 . Develop a budget 3 . Provide a selection of artists and artwork that fit your needs 4. Install the work in your space
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Celia Johnson, Saturday Night – 01, 2014, 9 color serigraph on Rising Stonehenge, 19 x 14.5 inches ŠCelia Johnson
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THE SHOP
A RT F OR YOUR L IF E The Shop at Greenhill features unique artworks from selected NC artists, including jewelry, ceramics, fiber, sculpture and 2-D works. At Greenhill we believe art makes life better. The Shop brings you art that not only makes a statement but also serves a purpose; it’s art for your life.
ART FOR THE TABLE PHIL HARALAM From Greensboro, NC, Phil is a multitalented artist working as a studio potter, a ceramics instructor, and freelance photographer.
ART FOR WEARING REBECCA MONGOMERY RICH, AFTERNOON OWL DESIGNS Based out of Raleigh, NC, Rebecca specializes in handmade, originally designed cowls, scarves and accessories.
ART FOR GIVING HAYDEN DAKOTA WILSON From Asheville, NC, Hayden is a second generation glass makes who has been around glass his whole life and working professionally as a glass blower for the past six years.
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Kristy Gooding’s Simply Clover totes
SHOP ONLINE AT WWW.GR E E N HILLN C .OR G/ T HE - SHOP
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FIRST FRIDAYS
BE ST G I G I N TOW N Meet the Artists. Hear the Music. Dance with friends. First Friday is a FREE monthly self-guided walking tour that includes Downtown Greensboro’s eclectic shops, art galleries, studios, museums, and alternative art venues. Greenhill is open from 6-9pm on the First Friday of every month with free arts programming to showcase local artists, musicians and various other artistic endeavors. September 4, 2015 ArtQuest for Adults with Gracelee Lawrence, Greenhill’s Pop-Up artist for an art activity uniquely designed for adults plus live music by Magpie Thief from 6:30 - 7:30 PM. Playing together for years, Emily Stewart and Matty Sheets strip down their songs for a road worthy acoustic duo. Folk music with heart and street smarts. October 2, 2015 Live Music by The Raving Knaves, an original rock’n’roll band based in Greensboro, North Carolina. The idea behind Raving Knaves is lean, three-chord rock with an R&B basis. Chuck Berry-style songwriting brings a lot of detail and references. But ultimately the idea is to create a physical experience for the audience. November 6, 2015 Live music by Chris Tuttle, a Nashville Veteran Songwriter and Photographer who has toured with acts such as Emmylou Harris, Jewel, Rodney Crowell, and Raul Malo. He will be performing through 2015 and showcasing his collection of photography entitled “The Silver Bridge.” Born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina to a musical family Chris has an infused Americana and Folk songwriting style. December 4, 2015 ArtQuest for Adults and live music by Laura Jane Vincent is from the pines of rural North Carolina. She plays original folk songs that can be described as wistful song stories. With her powerful and unique voice, she plumbs the depths of human nature and the redemption that can shine through
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Magpie Thief, playing live during September First Friday.
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WORKSHOPS
U N W I ND, R E LAX & MA K E S OMETHI NG Greenhill offers adult, teacher and teen Workshops designed to provide a socially charged space that will rejuvenate the spirit and increase understanding of NC art, art materials, and art processes. Led by trained facilitators and/or NC artists, activities unfold in a stress-free setting using art materials and techniques that can easily be enjoyed at all experience levels. You set the pace and enjoy spending time with others who love the opportunity to look at art, make stuff and meet great people. Household Members and above receive a 10% discount. Bring your own drinks and food. A RT + SCIENCE INS PIRED WAT E R COLOR PA IN T IN GS Tuesday, September 22, 2015 | 1 - 4 PM and 6 - 9 PM Create your own watercolor inspired by the intersections of science and art as examined in Greenhill’s exhibition Microcosm. In this workshop you will visit the exhibition and learn about the many ways NC artists use microscopes as inspirations for their art. Look through microscopes to discover dramatic colors, patterns and textures and return to the ArtQuest Studios where Laura Maruzzella will guide you through watercolor techniques. Each participant will create a 10” x 10” watercolor paintings mimicking the layered patterning found in microscopic imagery, with the option to mount one for display on 12” x 12” white matte board to take home. $35/person. A DULT WORKS HOP | FELT ED JE WE LRY THURSDAY, JANUARY 7, 2016 | 1 - 4 PM and 6 - 9 PM Warm up from the cold with a handmade piece of felted jewelry just in time for the holidays. Tour Winter Show and The Shop at Greenhill to see how artists use felting processes to create earrings, bracelets, broaches and pendants. Learn felting techniques and select from a collection of hand-dyed felts and embellishments such as beads and metallic threads to create of a one-of-a-kind piece of jewelry for yourself or a friend. $35/person.
SI G N UP ONLINE AT WWW.GR E E N HILLN C .OR G/A D U LT-WOR KSHOP S
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Laura Marruzella instructing the watercolor workshop on September 22.
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YAK
AR T EX PE R I EN C E S F O R THE C REATI VE CHI LD YAK (Young Artists Kollective) is an interactive themed-based educational program where young artists problem-solve, use exciting new art materials, look at and learn about NC art and artists and meet fellow artists. Summer and fall 2015 session activities will focus on the intersection of art and science. YAK meetings are 4-5:15 PM on the first Tuesday of the month for K-2nd graders and the second Tuesday for 3rd-6th graders. Each four-month session (one meeting per month) is $35. Household Members and above receive a 10% discount.
FRANKENBUG’S LARGER-THAN-LIFE LAB K-2 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6 | 3RD-6TH TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13 Imagine standing face to face with a bug! While visiting the Microcosm exhibition YAK members will discover artist Daniel Kariko’s cuddly and not-so-cuddly bug portraits he creates through the use of a Scanning Electron Microscope. Inspired by the larger than life details and personalities found in his work YAK members will create their own bugs by uniquely combining creature features and write a character profile. PETRI DISH ART K-2 TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3 | 3RD-6TH TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10 Too many to count and too small to see microorganisms are everywhere! Did you know there are more bacteria in your mouth than there are people in the world? After viewing artwork created from high tech microscopes in The Gallery, YAK members will listen to the story “Bacteria Galore by Sunday at Four” and then explore pattern, color, and shape by creating their own microbial petri dish art.
Image top left: Daniel Kariko, Back Yard Porch, September 12th (Red Carpenter Ant II) (Detail), 2013, Archival Pigment Print from Scanning Electron Microscope and Stereo Microscope Composite Image, 16 x 19 inches ©Daniel Kariko
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USING HANDHELD MICROSCOPES TO TAKE PHOTOGRAPHS K-2 TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1 | 3RD-6TH TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8 Being able to look closely at magnified objects is the inspiration for this exciting activity. YAK members will work together to construct a microscope using a handheld phone, wood, and screws and then will take photographs of magnified objects. Then they will create an artwork of their favorite magnified object. Students will receive detailed instructions for making their own microscope at home. ART OF THE CRYSTAL K-2 TUESDAY, JANUARY 5 | 3RD-6TH TUESDAY, JANUARY 12 Mother Nature loves pattern and repetition as can be seen in the formation of crystals. In this session, YAK members will embrace the spirit of winter by investigating our favorite crystal – the snowflake! Members will learn about Wilson Bentley, aka Snowflake Bentley - the first person to photograph a single snow crystal in 1885. By attaching a microscope to a camera he was able to capture these “miracles of beauty”. Inspired by the details and patterns found in snowflakes YAK members will create their own snowflakes using glue as a base. They will further their exploration of the science behind crystal formation by creating their own crystal garden using salt and sugar.
S IGN UP ONLINE AT WWW.GR E E N HILLN C .OR G/ YA K
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FOR ARTISTS
PO P- U P R ES IDE N C IE S Pop-Up Residency is a 10-day program in which selected NC artists create and exhibit artworks in ArtQuest. A Pop-Up Residency is perfect for the artist who enjoys interaction with visitors and likes to engage in active conversations about creative practices and artmaking. Our goal is for the artist to be energized by the interactions and for the visitor to deepen their experience at Greenhill and help them make connections between the works in The Gallery and an artist’s creative process. Pop-Up Residency is a competitive process with applications accepted on an on-going basis. Materials stipend of $200 is provided for each selected artist as well as access to some of the resources of ArtQuest.
UPCOMING POP-UP RESIDENCY DATES September 23 - October 2, 2015 October 28 - November 6, 2015
MORE INFO AT WWW.GR E E N HILLN C .OR G/ POPU P
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Gracelee completed her residency on September 4 after working for 10 days in ArtQuest.
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MASTERPIECE FRIDAY
AR T EX PE R I EN C E S F O R THE YOUNG CHI LD Story-time, art making, sensory activities and a “lollipop” tour of Greenhill’s most current exhibition are in store for you each and every Friday morning at 11 AM. Activities are geared toward children ages 5 and younger. Program is open to families for general admission on Friday’s from Labor Day–Memorial Day, Members at the Household Level and above are free. THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR BY ERIC CARLE CATERPILLAR NECKLACES | EYE SPY LOLLIPOP TOUR September 18, 2015 GROWING FROGS BY VIVIAN FRENCH FROG SLIME | ART RESPONSE SCAVENGER HUNT September 25, 2015 FALL LEAVES FALL BY ZOE HALL GELATIN PRINTS | SEEING SHAPES + COLORS LOLLIPOP TOUR October 2, 2015 THE DOT BY PETER H. REYNOLDS COLOR MIXING MONO PRINTS | TOUCH + FEEL LOLLIPOP TOUR October 9, 2015 MY MANY COLORED DAYS BY DR. SUESS OIL + WATERCOLOR PAINTINGS | HIDDEN NUMBERS LOLLIPOP TOUR October 16, 2015 ANANSI THE SPIDER BY GERALD MCDERMOTT SPIDER HATS + GOOEY WEBS | EYE SPY LOLLIPOP TOUR October 23, 2015
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MONSTER MISCHIEF BY PAMELA JANE SPOOKY INSECT MONSTER MASKS | ART RESPONSE LOLLIPOP TOUR October 30, 2015 LOOK CLOSER BY BRIAN AND REBECCA WILDSMITH INSECT SCULPTURES | SEEING SHAPES + COLORS November 6, 2015 IF YOU GIVE A PIG A PANCAKE BY LAURA NUMEROFF PAPER MACHE PIGS | TOUCH + FEEL LOLLIPOP TOUR November 13, 2015 POLAR BEAR, POLAR BEAR, WHAT DO YOU HEAR? BY ERIC CARLE POLAR BEAR MASKS | HIDDEN NUMBERS LOLLIPOP TOUR November 20, 2015 THE SNOWMAN BY RAYMOND BRIGGS CLAY BEAR CAVES | EYE SPY LOLLIPOP TOUR December 4, 2015 WHITE SNOW, BRIGHT SNOW BY ALVIN TRESSFELT SNOW CLAY | ART RESPONSE LOLLIPOP TOUR December 11, 2015 THE SNOWY DAY BY EZRA JACK KEATS ICE PAINTINGS | SEEING SHAPES + COLORS LOLLIPOP TOUR December 18, 2015
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THANK YOU, VF. For helping Greenhill make an impact in the lives of artists and our community.
Donald Martiny
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A UNIQUE COLLABORATION SEPTEMBER 11 - 27, 2015 ArtsGreensboro’s 17DAYS Arts & Culture Festival has firmly established itself as a major arts destination event for North Carolina. What’s unique about 17DAYS is the collaborative nature of the Festival’s vision: more than 70 arts & entertainment presenters, arts producers, venues and other organizations work together towards 100+ events within the Festival’s two-and-a-half week calendar.
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A BETTER STATE THROUGH THE ARTS
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G R E EN HIL L SUP P O R TE R S $1000+ $20,000+ ArtsGreensboro City of Greensboro^ Guilford County Schools North Carolina Arts Council VF Corporation $10,000+ Guilford Child Development Susan & Mackey McDonald* $5,000 - $9,999 Action Greensboro Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro The Fresh Market^ Bonnie McElveen-Hunter & Bynum Hunter Barbara Kretzer* PNC Foundation Replacements Ltd.^ Rodney Outzs & Massimo Fantechi* SJ Edwards Foundation Lauren & David Worth*
September 2014 - September 2015 ^In Kind *Greenhill Members
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$2,500 - $4,999
$1,000 - $2,499
Adair Armfield*
Bank of North Carolina
Louise & Jim Brady*
Davenport, Marvin, Joyce & Co., LLP
Frances & Frank Bullock*
Evan & Mark Dunnagan*
Lisa & Willie Bullock *
Pricey Harrison*
Mary Copeland*
Pam & Stephen Hassenfelt*
Joanna & Lawrence Cox*
Holli & Dan Heck*
Fran & Bert Davis
Hoppy & Bill Hervey*
Fenwick Foundation
Morgan & Jack Horner*
Jane Gorrell*
Lindsay & Kody Jones*
Lisa & Buster Johnson*
Harriette & Robert Knox*
Kinder Morgan Foundation
Lorne Lassiter & Gary Ferraro*
Carol McCoy*
Judy Morton*
Susan & Joe Nehmen
Gloria & Reid Phillips*
O’Henry Magazine^
David W. Reich
Pepper Moon Catering^
Richardson Properties
Elizabeth & Kevin Phillips*
Pam & David Sprinkle*
The Printery^
Adeline & David Talbot^*
Katie & John Redhead*
Auma & Boon Thongteum*
Dabney & Walker Sanders*
Betty Watson
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Katherine & Mike Weaver*
Tom Willingham
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Wells Fargo Zuraw Financial Advisors
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