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Wiley • Roy Wilson • Letha Wilson Isaac Witkin • Jane Woolverton • Peter Woytuk • Autin Wright • Joy Wulke • Yuyu Yang • Jo Yarrington • Ronald Young • Larry Young • Hyung Jun Yum • Elyn Zimmerman Rhea Zinman • Raphael Zollinger • Glenn Zweygardt
FIRST FRIDAYS @ GFS THE TYPEWRITER PROJECT NOT SO SILENT SERIES
EVENT GUIDE MAY - SEPTEMBER 2017
KILN CASTING GLASS WORKSHOP plus NEW EXHIBITIONS plus 25TH ANNIVERSARY FUN!
Left, The Typewriter Project, photo courtesy of The Poetry Society of New York; Top Right, photo by Zach Teris for dmhphotographer.com; Bottom Right, photo by Matt Yao Photography
WHAT’S HOT THIS SEASON AT GFS Friday and Saturday Late Nights
Open until 9PM Friday and Saturday nights, June 16 – October 7 Beat the heat, avoid the crowds, and enjoy discounted $12 tickets when you visit after 5 PM. Discounted tickets available for sale exclusively online at groundsforsculpture.org.
First Fridays @ GFS
July 7, Aug. 4, Sept. 1, & Oct. 6, 5 – 9 PM, Acer Courtyard Looking for something different to do on Friday nights? Don’t miss new First Fridays @ GFS! Grab a drink at our open-air beer garden, check out the art, wander the grounds, go behind-the-scenes at on-site sculpture studio The Seward Johnson Atelier, and enjoy a variety of pop-up performances and other fun happenings as you unwind. A la carte pricing applies. Park admission required.
The Typewriter Project
May 6 – September 28, 2017 Nestled in the garden, discover a booth calling for your creative input. It is outfitted with a vintage typewriter, paper scroll, and a kit that allows participants’ keystrokes to be collected and shared online. Created by The Poetry Society of New York.
ON THE COVER: AS WE CELEBRATE OUR 25TH ANNIVERSARY, WE EXTEND THANKS TO OUR EXHIBITING AND COLLECTION ARTISTS. 2
ABOUT
GFS
RESERVE TICKETS ONLINE AND SAVE!
GFS now makes it even easier for you to plan your visit with Timed Admission Tickets, available online for a discounted price. Whether you’re planning your visit weeks in advance or spur of the moment, go to groundsforsculpture.org to lock in your preferred date and arrival time. Members, Library Pass Holders, and Anytime Pass Holders do not need to reserve tickets in advance except on event days.
MOTHER’S DAY
Sunday, May 14 Timed tickets available exclusively online, no tickets will be sold at the door. Visit groundsforsculpture.org for more information. Member Reservations required. Anytime Passes & library passes will not be accepted for entry on Mother’s Day.
SHOPPING
Located in the Welcome Center, our spacious and beautifully appointed Museum Shop offers a distinctive selection of merchandise, from exquisite one-of-a-kind jewelry to must-read books on art, gardening, and inspiring your own creative process. Call the Museum Shop at (609) 249-0215 or visit online at shopgfs.org.
ACCESSIBILITY
GFS is committed to offering accessible facilities and programs. Free cart tours are available on our Access-Mobile for guests with mobility challenges 11AM-3:30 PM, Tues-Sun. Advance reservations are recommended by calling (609) 586-0616. Scooters and wheelchairs are available to rent from the Welcome Center for a fee (limited availability). Visit groundsforsculpture.org for more information about accessibility features including assisted-listening devices and Touch Tours for those with visual impairments.
PARK HOURS
Open year-round Tuesday-Sunday 10AM-6PM, with extended seasonal hours. Check our website for current schedule.
Image: Seward Johnson, Family Secret, ©2000 The Seward Johnson Atelier, Inc. Photo by Matt Yao Photography
DINING AT THE PARK Rat’s Restaurant 609.584.7800 Peacock Café 609.890.6015 Van Gogh Café Open during park hours Picnic in the park! 609.890.6015 with advance notice, your basket will be ready when you arrive.
CONTACT US:
General info: 609.586.0616 Reservations: 609.249.0242 Membership: 609.249.0225
LOVE PEOPLE? LOVE GFS?
Find out what it takes to become a dedicated GFS Volunteer. Visit groundsforsculpture.org/GetInvolved/Volunteer
EXHIBITIONS Daniel Clayman: Radiant Landscape
May 7, 2017 – February 25, 2018 The Museum building will become the armature for two site-specific interior glass installations by sculptor Daniel Clayman, representing the first time that the Museum itself is essential to the invention of an artist’s concept. Hundreds of glass tiles strung together will create transparent three-dimensional color fields. Outdoors, three of Clayman’s glass boulders will be on view. Location: Museum Building
Grounds For Sculpture: 25 Years
May 7 – September 17, 2017 In celebration of our 25th anniversary, we’re honoring the people, spaces, and things that make Grounds For Sculpture unique. Through never before seen images, insider tales, and hands-on interactives, learn more about the collections, the evolution of the grounds, and the people who have contributed to its success. Location: Domestic Arts Building
Elyn Zimmerman: Sensitive Chaos
through January 7, 2018 Since 2000, Elyn Zimmerman has built an extensive and ongoing exploratory body of works on paper. On display in Sensitive Chaos, these works capture subtle plays of light, shadow, and color in an overarching and thoughtful control of the beautiful chaos of nature. Location: West Gallery
Elyn Zimmerman: wind, water, stone
through January 7, 2018 Artist Elyn Zimmerman’s most comprehensive exhibition to date documenting 40 years of her prolific career in sculpture, juxtaposed with her black and white photographs of the many places she has visited that have provided inspiration for her threedimensional works. Location: East Gallery
That’s Worth Celebrating: The Life and Work of the Johnson Family
Opens May 7, 2017 This exhibition will focus on the Johnson family’s passions, their belief in the spirit of innovation and the power of community, and how the founder’s vision for The Johnson Atelier Technical Institute of Sculpture shaped Grounds For Sculpture’s early years. Curated by Lynn DeClemente Losavio, Collection Manager of The Seward Johnson Atelier. Location: Cecelia Joyce and Seward Johnson Gallery
Community Takeover: Light and Color
June 24 – July 23, 2017 An installation made entirely by GFS visitors. Location: Education Gallery
A Year of Art with ARC Mercer
August 19 – October 1, 2017 Celebrating the creativity of artists with special needs. Location: Education Gallery
All exhibitions are sponsored in part by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State, A Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts; The Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation; and the Johnson Art and Education Foundation. Elyn Zimmerman: Sensitive Chaos and Elyn Zimmerman: wind, water, stone are supported in part with a grant from Elizabeth Firestone Graham Foundation, and the following Exhibition Supporters: Agnes Gund, Barbara Lawrence and Allen Laskin, and Alan White. Grounds For Sculpture: 25 Years is supported in part by the Brooke Barrie Art Fund. THAT’S WORTH CELEBRATING: The Life and Work of the Johnson Family, is produced by The Seward Johnson Atelier, Inc. and made possible with support of the Johnson Family Foundations.
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Clockwise from top left: Dan Clayman, Dispersion, 2014, glass, steel wire, 16 x 32 x 15 feet, Courtesy of the Artist, photo: Mark Johnston; Elyn Zimmerman, Portal Lethe, 1992, granite, 123 x 96 x 81 inches, On loan from the New Orleans Museum of Art, Gift of Donna Perret Rosen and Benjamin M. Rosen, photo: Ken Ek; Seward and Cecelia Johnson, Cambridge, MA, 1966; Photo Courtesy of the ARC Mercer; Elyn Zimmerman, Heaven’s Breath XXXXIII, 2011 soft pastel on paper, 4 pieces, each H. 20 x W. 28 inches, Courtesy of the Artist; Museum Building during the first opening event at GFS on June 6, 1992, photo: Bruce Daniels
ARTISTS UP CLOSE
Art Salon: Daniel Clayman, Exhibiting Artist
Thursday, May 11, 11 AM – 2 PM $60 Members; $75 Non-Members Enjoy a meal at Rat’s Restaurant with exhibiting artist Daniel Clayman and fellow arts patrons.
Artist Talk: Daniel Clayman
Friday, August 25, 7 PM $25 Members; $30 Non-Members Discover the inspiration and process behind Clayman’s Radiant Landscape exhibition.
Demonstration: The Art of Patina
Saturday, September 30, 11 AM – 1 PM Free with Park Admission Watch as metal is transformed by this classic sculptural technique.
For more information and to register, visit us online at groundsforsculpture.org or call 609.586.0616
Left, Seward Johnson, Erotica Tropicallis, 2005, aluminum, Styrofoam, 1/8, 130 x 212.5 x 108 inches, Grounds For Sculpture, Gift of The Seward Johnson Atelier. ©2005 The Seward Johnson Atelier, Inc.; Top Right, Peter Lundberg, Where is Geometry?, 1999, stainless steel, concrete, 168 x 144 x 144 inches, Grounds For Sculpture, Gift of The Seward Johnson Atelier, photo: David Howarth foro dmhphotographer.com; Bottom Right, In process faux metal patination of sculpture. Enlargement by Digital Atelier, Mercerville, NJ for TAO Restaurant, photo: David W. Steele.
SIGNATURE
TOURS 25th Anniversary Tour Series special series! $15 Members, $20 Non-Members (cost is per tour) June 23, 7 PM Explore GFS’s history and development with former Facilities Director Bruce Daniels. July 28, 7 PM Get an insider’s look into GFS today with GFS staff Heather Brady and Faith McClellan. September 8, 7 PM Discover what’s next for GFS with Executive Director Gary Garrido Schneider.
Free Walk-In Tours
Check Welcome Center Info Desk for current schedule Indoor Gallery Tours: 20-30 minute docent led tours. Outdoor Sculpture Tours: hour-long guided walking tours. plus HortiSculpture Tours: plant science meets art + design every Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday at 10:30 AM.
Wellness Walks
Tuesdays May 9 & 23, June 13 & 27, July 11 & 25, Thursdays May 11 & 25, June 15 & 29, July 13 & 27 $10 per session. Free to residents of Trent Center and members of Stoneking Physical Therapy & Wellness Centers. Explore, learn, and enjoy breakfast with friends.
Moonlight Tour & Dinner at Rat’s Restaurant
Tuesdays May 9, June 6, July 11, Aug. 8, & Sept. 12, Thursdays June 8 & Sept. 14, 6:30 PM $69 Members, $79 Non-Members Enjoy a wonderful meal before experiencing the magic of GFS by moonlight.
The Seward Johnson Atelier Tour & Dinner at Rat’s Restaurant
Tuesdays May 16 and Sept. 19, 5:30 PM $69 Members, $79 Non-Members Go behind the scenes at The Seward Johnson Atelier and Digital Atelier.
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Clockwise from top left: Pat Musick, Grupo, 2002-2003, stone, steel, wood, 17 x 60 x 40 inches, Grounds For Sculpture, Gift of The Seward Johnson Atelier, photo: Aylin Green; Mind Travel with Murrary Hidary, photo: Courtesy of UCLA/The Daily Bruin; Isaac Witkin, Garden State, 1997, stone: Zimbabwe black granite, 188 x 133 x 115 inches, Grounds For Sculpture, Gift of The Seward Johnson Atelier; Acoustic Landscape with Data Garden, photo: Courtesy of the Data Garden at GFS; photo: Zach Teris for dmhphotographer.com
PERFORMANCES AND ENTERTAINMENT Not So Silent Series new!
In the glow of Daniel Clayman’s exhibition, encounter performances heard only through headphones.
Mind Travel with Murray Hidary
Saturday, July 22, 8 PM $25 Members, $30 Non-Members Piano meditations inspired by mystical traditions and the nuances of color. Headphones included. rain date: Saturday, August 5
Acoustic Landscape with Data Garden Saturday, August 26, 1 PM – 8:30 PM Park Admission + $5 headphone rental Experience an immersive audio environment controlled by living plants. rain date: Sunday, August 27
Outdoor Movie Night
Plein Air Cinema Series Select Thursdays throughout the summer, Free with Park Admission after 5 PM. Online Reservation required. GFS celebrates its birthday with cult and family favorites from 1992. June 8, 8:30 PM, Buffy the Vampire Slayer This night only, don’t miss dinner at our pop-up, Café Terrace at Night! See page 10 for details. rain date: June 15 July 6, 8:30 PM, Sister Act rain date: July 13 August 10, 8:30 PM, FernGully: The Last Rainforest rain date: August 17 September 7, 8:30 PM, Army of Darkness Reserve picnic baskets 24 hours in advance: 609. 890.6015. Plein Air Cinema is sponsored, in part, by
For more information and to register, visit us online at groundsforsculpture.org or call 609.586.0616
WORKSHOPS FOR ADULTS Pattern Photography
Wednesdays, June 14 & 21, 10:30 AM – 4:30 PM $145 Members; $165 Non-Members Point and shoot with an eye on repetition.
Botanical Illustration (Presented in
Partnership with the Arts Council of Princeton) Saturdays, July 8, 22, & 29 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM $150 Members; $175 Non-Members Collect, compose, and paint plant specimens like a pro.
Kiln Casting Glass with Daniel Clayman special program!
Tuesday, Aug. 22, 10 AM – 6 PM, Wednesday, Aug. 23, 10 AM – 6 PM, and Friday, Aug. 25, 1 PM – 4 PM $335 Members; $365 Non-Members Experiment alongside exhibiting artist Daniel Clayman in this 3-session workshop.
Sculpting the Human Form
Saturdays, September 9, 16, 23, & 30, 10 AM – 4 PM $245 Members; $265 Non-Members Model like the masters, from wire to clay.
FOR FAMILIES Tots on Tour
Saturdays, May 20, June 24, July 29, August 19, & September 9, 11 AM & 1 PM. $5/child; Ages 3 – 5, with adult companion, only. Space is limited; first come, first serve! Stories, tours, and art for tots!
Painting with Color & Light
Saturday, June 24, 10 AM – 4 PM, Free with Park Admission Stop by and make something for our upcoming Community Takeover exhibition!
Shaping the Future
Saturday, August 5, 10 AM – 4 PM, Free with Park Admission Our mini GFS model needs YOUR mini sculpture!
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FOR YOUNG ARTISTS Light & Color Collage (ages 6-9) Saturday, July 15, 1 PM – 2:30 PM $15 Members; $20 Non-Members, fee includes student admission to GFS on workshop day Experiment with transparency, color mixing, & repetition. Pop-Up Color Installation (10 & up)
Saturday, July 15, 1 PM – 2:30 PM $15 Members; $20 Non-Members, fee includes student admission to GFS on workshop day Create a collaborative group artwork.
Creating with Nature (Ages 6-9) Saturday, August 12, 1 PM – 2:30 PM $15 Members; $20 Non-Members, fee includes student admission to GFS on workshop day Combine leaves, rocks, and more in this mixed media class. Picturing Nature (10 and up) Saturday, August 12, 1 PM – 2:30 PM $15 Members; $20 Non-Members, fee includes student admission to GFS on workshop day Creatively capture what you see in this photo workshop.
HORTICULTURE Spring Flowering Trees & More
Sunday, April 30 & Thursday, May 4, 10:30 – 11:45 AM $10 Members; $20 Non-Members Experience and learn about the natural spring beauty of GFS.
All About Lotus
Thursday, July 6 & Sunday, July 9, 10:30 – 11:30 AM; $10 Members; $20 Non-Members Knowledge share from horticulturist Michael Strengari.
Meadow Ecology Tour
Thursday, August 3 & Sunday, August 6, 10:30 AM – 11:45 AM; $10 Members; $20 Non-Members Learn more about this special habitat.
Cocktails from the Garden
Tuesday, August 8, 6 PM – 7:30 PM $35 Members; $40 Non-Members Learn to grow organic herbs for your cocktails.
Top left, photo: Zach Teris for dmhphotographer.com
MEMBER EVENTS Member Preview Day
Saturday, May 6, 10 AM – 2 PM For members only. Preview the upcoming artistic season.
New Member Orientation
Sunday, May 21, 11 AM – 1 PM For members only. GFS membership introduction; includes docent-led tours.
GFS Family Breakfast new!
Saturday, July 22, 10 AM – 12 PM Exclusive program for Family level members and above! Enjoy breakfast, explore our exhibitions, and create art together!
BECOME A MEMBER! Don’t miss a minute of all the incredible artistic experiences that GFS has to offer. Be the first to learn about new and exciting exhibition openings, family programs, and special events throughout the year. Get free admission year-round. Receive discounts on dining and special events. And, know that your membership helps provide critical support for our educational programs and exhibitions. To learn more, visit www.groundsforsculpture.org/Membership
Member Mornings
Select Mornings, 8 AM – 10 AM No Reservations Required. Members will be granted early access to the garden and galleries. Enjoy a quiet start to your day and catch the morning light at GFS. Visit groundsforsculpture.org for specific dates.
For more information and to register, visit us online at groundsforsculpture.org or call 609.586.0616
ART OF
DINING RAT’S RESTAURANT
Thursdays, April 27 – June 1, 5 PM – 7 PM Seward Johnson loves to lead his favorite songs when he’s here and hopes to see you as we gather around the piano at Rat’s Restaurant for a night of song led by Adam Weitz with pianist Phil Orr.
Taste of GFS Tours
Saturdays & Sundays, April 1 – October 29 $15 Members; $20 Non-Members fee includes Free 45-min. tours of GFS with paid park admission after you dine at Rat’s Restaurant. Weather-permitting.
Mother’s Day Brunch in Rat’s Kitchen
Sunday, May 14, Seating from 11 AM – 5 PM $59 for adults plus tax and service, $22 for children ages 5-12. under 5 no charge.
Annual Wild Mushroom & Pinot Noir Dinner
Thursday, May 25, 6 PM $125/person; tax and gratuity not included
Dinner and a Stroll
Tuesdays –Thursdays, July & August, 5 – 7 PM $46/person; tax, gratuity, and beverages not included Three-course prix-fixe at Rat’s Restaurant plus GFS admission.
Rat’s Clam Bake
Friday, July 14, Seatings at 5:30 PM & 8 PM $65/person Lobster, clams, and more.
Cuban Pig Roast
Friday, August 18, Time TBD $55/person Slow-roasted local pig, classic mojitos, and more.
Vineyard Dinner
Thursday, September 14, 6 PM Park admission required. Dine under the stars at GFS for a meal to be remembered. For pricing and reservations, please call 609.584.7800.
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VAN GOGH CAFÉ Café Terrace at Night: Pop-Up Restaurant
Thursday, June 8, Seatings at 5:30 PM & 6:30 PM Park admission required. One night only! Three-course prix-fixe. For pricing and reservations, please call 609.584.7800.
PEACOCK CAFÉ Mother’s Day Tea
Friday, May 12, 4 PM – 6 PM $39 (does not include tax or gratuity) Enjoy a delightful classic mid-day tea.
Mother’s Day Picnic Baskets
Saturday & Sunday, May 13 & 14 11 AM – 4 PM $54 (does not include tax); park admission required Delicious fare for two. Place orders by 4PM on Wednesday, May 10th: 609.890.6015.
Summer BBQ’s
Memorial Day, May 29, 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM Father’s Day, June 18, 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM 4th of July, July 4, 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM Labor Day, September 4, 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM Park admission required. Café fees apply. All-American favorites grilled to order.
FOR INFORMATION, PRICING, AND RESERVATIONS, CALL RAT’S RESTAURANT AT 609.584.7800
Top left, photo: Marie Labbancz; Bottom row center, photo: Shandoah Goldman ; all other photos by Zach Teris for dmhphotographer.com
SPECIAL
EVENTS An Evening of Illumination: The GFS 25th Anniversary Gala
Saturday, June 10, 6 PM A light-filled benefit celebration of the past, present, and future of Grounds For Sculpture. For event details and pricing, please visit gfsgala.org.
AFTERGLOW: Hosted by the GFS Young Professionals Saturday, June 10, 9:00 PM Enjoy cocktails, live DJ, and revelry. Learn more at gfsgala.org.
The 17th Annual Epicurean Palette
Sunday September 24, 1 PM – 4 PM $125 Members; $175 General Admission; $275 VIP Experience A celebration of fine food and wine to benefit GFS.
For more information and to register, visit us online at groundsforsculpture.org or call 609.586.0616
Programming is made possible in part by funds from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, The National Endowment for the Arts, the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation, and many others.
Agnes Gund Foundation Art Alliance for Contemporary Glass Bank of America Bloomberg Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation The Coby Foundation, LTD. Elizabeth Firestone Graham Foundation Gordon and Llura Gund Foundation Institute of Museum and Library Services Investors Bank Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. John Ben Snow Foundation and Memorial Trust Karma Foundation Marriott Princeton PNC Foundation Rotasa Foundation Simon Property Group/Quakerbridge Mall South Jersey Industries, Inc.
Our work is made possible through the generosity of the following corporations, foundations, and agencies:
80 Sculptors Way, Hamilton NJ 08619 Phone: (609) 586-0616 Email: info@groundsforsculpture.org www.groundsforsculpture.org
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