2012 Spring Events Guide

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EVENT GUIDE 20 thru JUNE 12

MARCH

G R O U N D S

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ART | NATURE | MUSIC | FOOD

GFS EVENTS

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FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Each season it is my joy to welcome you to Grounds For Sculpture and its tremendously diverse and growing cultural offerings. And each time it is with great pride that we offer you something big and bold and entirely new. This spring it is our new East Gallery in the Seward Johnson Center for the Arts, over 7,500 square feet of exhibition, performance, and rental space, which we will open with Canutopia featuring the fantastical flora inspired creations of the incomparable Ming Fay. Of course GFS in spring is spectacularly beautiful too, and our guide will point you toward our most captivating floral displays no matter when you make your visit.

So both inside or out, nature and art abound at GFS and beckon you to come, bask, delight, and return often….for each time you’re sure to find something new.

Ming Fay, Floating Reeds, 2009, mixed media installation for the Hong Kong Museum of Art. Image Courtesy of the Artist.

ABOUT GROUNDS FOR SCULPTURE Nestled in the heart of central New Jersey lies Grounds For Sculpture (GFS), a magical place where art and nature are always at play. At its core are more than 270 sculptures by renowned and emerging contemporary artists, each thoughtfully positioned on meticulously landscaped parklands full of thousands of exotic trees and flowers. It is a feast for the senses. The works, many of them monumental, include those of such distinguished artists as Clement Meadmore, Anthony Caro, Beverly Pepper, Kiki Smith, George Segal, Magdalena Abakanowicz, and Isaac Witkin. They join the enchanting works of our visionary founder Seward Johnson as well as many others by the finest up and coming artists of our time. Join us and discover the beauty, charm, whimsy, and inspiration that our 42 acres hold.

The collection and exhibits at Grounds For Sculpture contain art works that may be of a challenging, sensitive and/or mature nature. Please be aware and consult GFS staff for advice if you have specific concerns.

ACCESSIBILITY Grounds For Sculpture is a leader in designing its facilities and programs to serve persons with disabilities. The Domestic Arts Building is fully accessible as is the Visitor’s Center and the Seward Johnson Center for the Arts. The Museum Building, fully accessible on the first floor, has a specially designed digital slideshow featuring artwork on its mezzanine level. Large print editions of information and brochures are available in all three buildings. Special vehicles are available to assist persons who have mobility impairments with two weeks advance notice. Touch tours for the visually impaired may be arranged with advance reservations.

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Cover image: Isaac Witkin, Eolith, 1994, Blue Mountain granite, 96” x 68” x 48”, Courtesy of The Sculpture Foundation, Inc., ©Estate of Isaac Witkin.

Photo by David Steele.

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PARK HOURS

Open year-round Tuesday–Sunday 10am–6pm, closed Mondays. Please note that GFS is open on Memorial Day, Monday May 28th. GFS reserves the right to close to the public for special events throughout the year.

ADMISSION Members

Adults (18–64) Seniors (65+) Students (6–17) Children (5 >)

Free $12 $10 $8 Free

GETTING HERE

Conveniently located in Hamilton Township New Jersey just minutes from Princeton and Rte 295, Grounds For Sculpture is easily reached by major state and interstate roads and by rail and bus and has ample free parking. Use 126 Sculptor’s Way, Hamilton NJ 08619 to find us using a GPS or Google Maps/Mapquest. For detailed directions visit our website.

CONTACT US Phone: (609) 586-0616 info@groundsforsculpture.org www.groundsforsculpture.org

MEMBERSHIP Experience Grounds For Sculpture to the very fullest by becoming a Member. Along with free admission for you (and guests depending on the membership) you’ll receive exclusive invitations to exhibition openings, be the first to learn about new programs, classes, tours and special events and receive advance ticketing opportunities and discounts on dining, shopping and class registrations.

For more information, go to the Visitor Center, call the Membership office at (609) 689-1089 or visit www.groundsforsculpture.org.

DINING AT GFS RAT’S RESTAURANT

Join us for lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch featuring delicious country French cuisine. Enjoy hand-crafted cocktails and extraordinary wines as well.

For reservations call (609) 584-7800.

Happy Hour: Tuesday–Friday 4–7pm Lunch: Tuesday–Saturday 11:30am–3:30pm Dinner: Tuesday–Saturday 5pm–9pm Sunday Brunch: 11am –3pm Sunday Lunch: 11am–5:30pm Closed Mondays and most major holidays Telephone: (609) 584-7800 Rat’s is available for private functions on any day.

Contact Christopher Carrell for more info at ccarrell@groundsforsculpture.org.

PLEASE NOTE: Guests at Rat’s may enter the park for admission fees that are reduced after 6pm and for those who hold private events. Visit the Dining section at www.groundsforsculpture.org for more information.

THE PEACOCK CAFÉ

Located in the park in the Domestic Arts Building, the café serves freshly made sandwiches, salads, paninis, pizza, homemade desserts, snacks, and cold beverages including beer, wine and specialty cocktails.

Tuesday–Friday: 10am–4pm Saturday–Sunday: 11am–5pm Happy Hour in the Courtyard: Saturday 3–5pm Telephone: (609) 890-6015

THE GAZEBO

The Gazebo, by the Lotus Pond, serves, snacks, light fare, frozen smoothies, ices and beverages including wine and beer. Open seasonally through the end of October, weatherpermitting.

Friday–Sunday: 12pm–4pm

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HOW OUR GARDEN GROWS PHOTO BY DAVID W. STEELE

John Ruppert, Pumpkins, 1999, cast aluminum, five elements each 29” x 43” x 42”, Courtesy of The Sculpture Foundation, Inc.

First, it’s fences of Forsythia and carpets of Daffodils …Then unusual Kousa Dogwoods and Stilleta Magnolias sprinkled about…An entire orchard of 250 flowering crab apple trees…Followed by riotous Wisteria climbing over arches to sky…Then finally the roses…1,000s of them everywhere!

In every week, in every month this spring Mother Nature puts on a show at GFS.

Here’s what’s blooming big–time this spring!

Crocus – March Daffodils/Narcissus – March/April Forsythia – March/April Cornus Mas – March/April Magnolia – April Star Magnolia – April Bradford Pear Trees – April Cherry Trees – April/May

Red Horse Chestnut – May Dogwoods – April/May Crab Apples – late April/ early May Clematis – spring/fall Camellias – spring / fall Red Buds - April/May Irises – April/June Azaleas – April/June

Rhododendrons – May/June Day Lilies – May Viburnum – May Wisteria – May Allium – May/June Roses – late May/ June

DONATE

VOLUNTEER

Did you know that Grounds For Sculpture is a nonprofit organization? We rely on generous individuals and organizations to make everything we do possible.

Please consider making a tax deductible gift so we can continue to bring you and tens of thousands like you the very best artistic and educational experiences and help ensure that art makes a positive and lasting difference in the lives of everyone. Visit groundsforsculpture.org to make your contribution.

Our volunteers make a profound and much appreciated contribution to our daily operations. You too can gain rewarding experience and personal fulfillment working with us here at Grounds For Sculpture. You’ll receive specialized training and experience in the museum field and help our patrons discover the joys of art and nature. Visit groundsforsculpture.org to find out how you can become involved.

THE BIG EVENT OF THE SEASON!

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ANNOUNCING

The Grand Opening Exhibition of the New East Gallery

Ming Fay Canutopia

Opens Saturday, May 5, 2012 Runs through February 2013 Presenting as the grand opening exhibition in our new 10,000 square foot gallery space, the lush and colorful work of Ming Fay. Chineseborn, this extraordinarily playful artist has, over the span of six weeks, created an extravagant and exotic garden environment – a one-of-a-kind botanical utopia filled with fantastic oversized plants, seeds and vines that burst with colors you can almost taste.

My sculpture comments on the botanical world and its relationship to humans, ranging from oversized plant forms to complex overgrown environments reminiscent of science fiction films…In recent years, my work has focused on the concept of a garden as a symbol of abundance, paradise and the location for the ultimate desirable state of being. The garden that I have created is a mindset where I cultivate an imagined place for mystical forms to exist in a sculptural landscape.

—Ming Fay Artist Ming Fay in his studio. Image Courtesy of the Artist.

Photo: Jennifer Yukie Udeo. G F S E V E N T S

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EXHIBITIONS

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WINTER

Steve Tobin Aerial Roots Out in The Meadow thru summer 2012–the fantastical and monumental steel creations of Steve Tobin lumber across the field and dance into the sky, and in the Museum, Creating Steelroots, a fascinating exhibition of his drawings and maquettes

12th Annual ISC Student Exhibition In the Domestic Arts Building on the ground floor thru April 1–An eclectic exhibition of innovative work by the 2011 Winners of the ISC’s Outstanding Student Achievement Awards

White Hot: Expressions in Iron

In the Museum thru April 15–A powerful group exhibition of work in cast and fabricated iron

Top: Steve Tobin, Steelroots, 2011, steel, red paint, 18’ x 12’ x 16.5’, 18’ x 13’ x 21’, 20’ x 10’ x 16’, Courtesy of the Artist, photo

by Andrew Wilkinson. Middle left: Jay Wholley, Ferrous Waltz, 2009-2010, cast iron, 10” x 10” x 10”, Courtesy of the Artist.

Middle right: Derek Bourcier, Take Your Thorazine Weirdo Punk, 2011, plastic, vinyl, enamel, electronic, 4” x 4” x 10”, Courtesy of the Artist. Bottom right: Michael Dunbar, Cassiopeia, 2009, cast and machined bronze, edition of 3, 14” x 11” x 14”, Courtesy of the Artist, photo by Curt Neitzke.

Michael Dunbar Instrumental Transitions

In the Domestic Arts Building on the mezzanine thru April 1–A mesmerizing exhibit of stunningly precise metal constructions

SPRING/SUMMER opens May 12 Sharon Engelstein True or False

In the Museum–Experience the enormous, brightly colored, air-inflated sculptures of Sharon Engelstein, who creates these evocative organic forms with the help of computer software, industrial nylon and her own sewing machine.

EDUCATION GALLERY FOCUS ON SCULPTURE January 21–April 15, 2012 Opening Reception: January 21, 4–6pm This year our annual show of works featuring sculpture as subject by some of the area’s most talented amateur photographers is juried by the distinguished fine art photographer Frank DiGiovanni.

THE IMPACT OF ART: EXPRESSIONS FROM THE PCIL WRITER’S BLOCK CREATIVE GROUP May 6–June 6, 2012 NJ’s Progressive Center for Independent Living advocates for people with disabilities.

In 2010, it launched a program through which disabled persons express themselves through art. This exhibition offers probing insight into their unique perspective on their world and ours.

Willie Cole Domestic Sole

In the Domestic Arts Building on the ground floor– Internationally renowned New Jersey artist Willie Cole transforms discarded consumer items into provocative and sometimes humorous works deeply layered with cultural and spiritual meaning.

Marilyn Keating Natural Curiosities In the Domestic Arts Building on the mezzanine– Another New Jersey artist, Marilyn Keating, brings her delightful folk art quality to playful works derived from observations of everyday life in a tiny urban backyard mixed with childhood memories.

ARTIST LECTURE: WILLIE COLE Saturday, June 9, 1pm Join the incomparable Willie Cole on a personal journey through his creative processes, inspirations, and intentions in this intimate and informative lecture. $5 per person. Space is limited and reservations are required.

Please call (609) 586-0616 to reserve your seat.

Top: Sharon Engelstein, Sprawler, 2009 (detail), nylon and forced air, Courtesy of the Artist. Middle left: Artist Willie Cole at work in his studio. Image Courtesy of the Artist. Middle right: Marilyn Keating, Dog, 2009 (detail), ferro-concrete, mosaic, ceramic, 41” x 21” x 24”, Courtesy of the Artist, Photo: Debra Sachs.

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ART SALONS

Come be part of intimate salons, relaxed and stimulating opportunities to share ideas and fine food at Rat’s Restaurant with GFS artists and a group of your fellow lovers of art. Seating is limited and participants must be 21. Call (609) 586-0616 to register.

Michele Oka Doner PHOTO BY JORDAN DONER

MATTER AND SPIRIT Thursday, March 29, 12–3pm Join the impressive Hans Van de Bovenkamp, whose sculptures Sagg Portal and Cock-a-doodle-doo lend majesty and magic to our park. Hans’ work conveys the sacred and spiritual and yet seems like prehistoric architectural structures. To Hans, “art is a dialogue between matter and spirit.” Come join in the conversation. $50 Members; $60 Non-members.

Price includes lunch and one glass of wine. Sponsored by

Hans Van de Bovenkamp, Sagg Portal, 2004, stainless steel, 132” x 180” x 72”, Courtesy of The Sculpture Foundation, Inc. Photo by David W. Steele.

JOIE DE VIVRE II Wednesday, May 9, 12–3pm Back by popular demand! Come dine and converse with the visionary founder of Grounds For Sculpture, the flamboyant and irrepressible Seward Johnson. Start off with a personally guided tour of his studio with its unique Van Gogh bedroom. Then revel in the exotic atmosphere of Rat’s Restaurant for a sumptuous lunch and lively conversation. $150 Members; $175 Non-members. Price includes lunch and one glass of wine.

Sponsored by R&RMARKETING NEW JERSEY’S PREMIER WINE & SPIRITS WHOLESALER

Seward Johnson, Welcome Home, ©1999 The Sculpture Foundation, Inc.

RADIANCE Thursday, June 14, 6–9pm Dine tonight with the incredible Michele Oka Doner, whose work flows from a lifelong study and appreciation of the natural world and the human figure. Perhaps most recognized for her many public art installations nationwide, including the mile-long A Walk on the Beach at Miami’s International Airport, Ms. Oka Doner has four sculptures in the park including Eve #1, Venus #1, Radiant Disk, and Ice Ring. $80 Members; $90 Non-members. Price includes dinner and one glass of wine.

Sponsored by R&RMARKETING NEW JERSEY’S PREMIER WINE & SPIRITS WHOLESALER

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Grounds For Sculpture conducts over 500 docent-led tours annually. Free dropin tours are provided based on docent availability, spring thru fall. Tours feature works outdoors and may include exhibitions in the East Gallery and Museum. Please check our website for the schedule. Group tours of 15 or more, scheduled and paid in advance, receive a discount. School groups are free Tuesday–Friday with advance reservations. You can also “tour yourself” using our sculpture Site Map, Tree Tour brochure and the Grounds For Sculpture App for smart phones. Free Touch Tours for the visually impaired are also provided (advance reservation required). Affordable group tours can be scheduled by calling (609) 586-0616.

TOTS ON TOUR! FW HANDS-ON WORKSHOP Saturdays: 11am and 1pm Mar 17, Apr 21, May 19, and Jun 23 Free with park admission Listen to a story, become park explorers, and make art. Lessons and themes change monthly. Children (ages 3–5 only) must be accompanied by an adult. Space is limited; First-come, first-serve; Rain or shine! Instructor: Joslyn Johnson.

ATELIER TOURS Wednesdays: Mar 14, May 9, 5:30pm Tour the famed Johnson Atelier and the cutting edge Digital Atelier to get the inside “scoop” on how sculpture is made.

Tours begin with refreshments and are led

by Charles Haude, Executive Director of the Johnson Atelier, and John Lash, CEO of the Digital Atelier. Dine at Rat’s afterwards and enjoy a specially priced, 3-course meal. Advance reservations are required and may be made by calling Rat’s at (609) 584-7800. To register for the tour call (609) 586-0616. $20 Members; $30 Non-members.

MOONLIGHT TOURS AND DINNER AT RAT’S Tuesdays: Apr 10, May 8, Jun 5 7pm dinner, 9pm tour.

Let the magnificence of Grounds For Sculpture wow you by moonlight.

Begin with a 3-course dinner from Rat’s Restaurant. Your docent-led tour, timed closely with the full moon, begins promptly at 9pm and showcase sculptures lit to spotlight their brilliance.

Sturdy walking shoes are recommended.

Reservations are required and space is limited. To register, please call (609) 5860616 Tues–Sun, 10am–6pm. $55 Members; $65 non-Members (price includes tax and gratuity–beverages not included).

Carlos Dorrien, The Nine Muses, 1990-1997 (detail), granite, 132” x 240” x 360”, Courtesy of The Sculpture Foundation, Inc. Photo by David Steele

Have mobility impairments?

Call two weeks in advance to schedule your free golf cart tour: (609) 586-0616.

Availability is limited.

CURATOR’S WALK Saturday, May 19, 11am and 2pm Tour our beautiful park from the perspective of Tom Moran, our Chief Curator and Director of Artistic Development. This tour, full of fascinating details and behind-the-scenes stories, is sure to give you new insight. To register, please call (609) 586-0616, Tues–Sun, 10am–6pm.$15Members;$20non-Members.

Above image: Foreground- Isaac Witkin, Garden State, 1997, Zimbabwe black granite, 228” x 132” x 114”, Courtesy of The Sculpture Foundation, Inc., © Estate of Isaac Witkin. Background- John Newman, Skyhook, 1998, steel, stone, epoxy resin, cable, wood, paint, 240” x 300” x 156”, Courtesy of The Sculpture Foundation, Inc.

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MARCH EVENTS

MONOTYPES AW Saturday, March 3, 10am–3pm In monotype printmaking, artists use paints, pencils, or other media to create an image on a smooth non-absorbent surface, such as glass, and then transfer it to paper by placing it on a painted surface and applying pressure. Although multiple prints are possible, each is unique as the layers of paint are gradually removed from the surface. All materials will be provided and students will have their works printed with the instructor’s hand pin press. Take part in this workshop and leave with several original monoprints! Instructor: Kathleen Lang Metaxas. $65 Members; $75 Non-Members.

To register, call (609) 586-0616, Tues–Sun, 10am–6pm.

PHOTO: LUIGI ESPOSITO

NEW JERSEY FESTIVAL OF ELECTRONIC ARTS Saturday, March 10, 1–8pm Snow Date: Sun., March 11 Free with park admission Stretch your imagination and treat your senses during this expansive 3rd annual multi-media happening, totally unique to our region. Explore electronic environments, devices, projections, sounds, and performances that fill every corner of the SJCA. Play in the e-drum circle, sit in on a Personal Media Player jam and participate in an electrifying workshop or demo. Dance, play, or just kick back and let it all wash over you. Featured exhibits will remain on site through Sat., March 17.

For updates or questions, please visit njfea.com ARTISTS IN ACTION Saturday, March 24, 11am–4pm Rain or shine! Free with park admission One of the reasons Grounds For Sculpture is remarkable is that it is home to so many outstanding artists and Artists in Action is your chance to see just what we mean. In this kick-off event of spring, our GFS artists open their studios to you. Watch them work. View their latest efforts. Ask questions. Do it all to music performed by fine local artists and take “teaser” classes that spotlight our spring roster of workshops. For more info visit our website after Feb. 1.

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Centenary Stage

KATE TAYLOR IN CONCERT Friday, March 30, 8pm Kate shares with brothers James, Livingston, Hugh, and Alex a musical heritage that runs deep in the soul, gospel, and rockabilly sounds of the south as well as the literate folk, pop and Appalachian stylings that distinguish her family’s legacy. She’s charted many hits and recorded numerous albums. Rolling Stone dubbed her 2002 release Beautiful Road a “heartfelt folk-rock gem” and her most recent release, Fair Time!, the first of all original compositions, debuted to nationwide critical acclaim drawing comparison to Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt, and Emmylou Harris for her vocal range. For more information on this artist, please visit www.katetaylor.com. $20 Members; $23 non-Members; $23 Day of Show. To purchase, call (609) 586-0616, Tues–Sun, 10am–6pm.

A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD Saturday, March 31, 1pm Free with park admission Grounds For Sculpture is proud to present for children and adults alike Centenary Stage’s production of A Year With Frog and Toad. This unforgettable musical remains true to the spirit of the original stories as it follows a cheerful frog and a grumpy toad through four fun-filled seasons as they learn life’s lessons, including important ones about friendship and celebrating what makes each of us different and special. Advance purchase of admission is recommended by calling (609) 586-0616 Tues–Sun., 10am–6pm.

This event is brought to you by the New Jersey Theatre Alliance’s The Stages Festival. More information can be found at njtheatrealliance.org or stagesfestival.org.

THURSDAYS IN MARCH AT RAT’S….

Calling All Wine Geeks!!

Think you and your friends know a lot about wine? Then join us in the lounge every Thursday night in March at 7pm for Wine Quizzo. Bring your best team to participate in blind tastings and answer wine trivia questions from regional wine experts. Each night the winning team will receive prizes such as gift cards to Rat’s, wine and more. Wine Quizzo will be held every Thursday in March, $25 per guest plus tax and gratuity. For information and reservations please call (609) 584-7800.

PHOTO: MARIE LABBANCZ

APRIL EVENTS

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APRIL EVENTS April 5 Mandragora April 12 James Popik Electric Jazz April 19 Igor’s Egg

PHOTO BY ANDREW WILKINSON

JAZZ FUSION FEST Thursdays: April 5, 12, and 19, 6–9pm. All tickets $12 Visit Grounds For Sculpture three Thursday nights in April for Jazz Fusion Fest, a musical experience like no other. Since its early days, when Miles Davis first blended jazz improvisation with the energy of electric rock, fusion has drawn audiences from across the musical spectrum. In Fusion Fest, devoted area bands pay homage to fusion pioneers like Chic Corea, John McLaughlin, and Weather Report and add their own interpretation as well. Check our website after March 1 for updated musician information. All tickets, $12. Advance purchase is recommended by calling (609) 586-0616, Tues–Sun, 10am–6pm.

PHOTO BY BRUCE LINDSAY

INSPIRED BY DUNBAR: AW STEEL SCULPTURES Saturday, April 14, 10am–4pm Michael Dunbar’s mechanical and geometric metal sculptures will inspire this unique hands-on workshop. Participants will design and fabricate small-scale steel sculptures based on his work. Using pre-cut steel components, students will create a mock-up and then work closely with Artist-in-the-Park, Bruce Lindsay, as he cuts and welds metal components for them.

Use of artists’ tools and all supplies are included.

Instructor: Bruce Lindsay. $180 Members; $190 Non-Members. To register, call (609) 586-0616, Tues–Sun, 10am-6pm.

THE ANNUAL GFS

Sunday, April 15, 11am–4pm Rain or shine! Free with park admission Bring the whole family to celebrate our down home roots as the site of the New Jersey State Fairgrounds as we turn the park into a fun-filled fantasy fair! Tour the park and its historic buildings where activities are sprinkled throughout. Visit the balloon man, relax to music, take part in nostalgic workshops or a pie-making demo, and enjoy loads of popcorn, cotton candy, hot dogs, and more.

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PETER YARROW IN CONCERT Friday, April 27, 8pm The artistry of the legendary Peter Yarrow—both with Peter, Paul & Mary and as a solo performer— so often uses music to deliver a powerful message of humanity and caring. His special gifts have produced such moving songs as Puff, the Magic Dragon, Blowin’ in the Wind, and If I Had a Hammer, and have earned him numerous GRAMMYs and sold millions of albums. In concert, Peter weaves a narrative of his life in music and politics, illuminated by the iconic songs we all know and love. He shares a chapter of American history influenced heavily by music and bonds with his audiences through reflection, word and song. $30 Members; $32 non-members; $35 Day of Show. Advance purchase is recommended by calling (609) 586-0616, Tues–Sun, 10am–6pm.

PHOTO BY DAVID W. STEELE

CREATIVE EXPLORATIONS AW PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP Saturdays: April 21 and 28, 10am–4pm Indulge your passion in this intensive two session workshop for novice and intermediate photographers.

Begin by discussing basic elements of photography: subject, composition, exposure, and perspective. Then head outdoors to put ideas into action inspired by GFS in springtime. Finish up by critiquing and editing your day’s captures. Participants must bring their own digital SLR camera and tripod and have a basic knowledge of their camera’s settings. Participants may bring a laptop for viewing and editing work. In partnership with Visions Photographic Workshops.

Instructor: Michael S. Miller, director of photography at Visions Photographic Workshops. $100 Members; $110 non-members. To register, call (609) 586-0616, Tues–Sun, 10am–6pm.

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APRIL EVENTS

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SPECIAL PERFORMANCE

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INSPIRED BY TOBIN: FW SCULPTING WITH NATURE WORKSHOP FOR KIDS Saturday, April 28, 1-4pm After examining the phenomenal Steelroots of Steve Tobin, featured in The GFS Meadow, and what inspires him, our youthful participants will create their own interpretations of his work by building natural objects into free-flowing sculptures. Each will have a finished sculpture to take home. Supplies are limited. First-come, first-serve basis. Instructor: Jo-Anne Madsen.

Materials Fee: $5 per child, please pay at the workshop. Park admission required.

Steve Tobin, Steelroots, 2007, steel, white paint, 16’ x 13’ x 24’, Courtesy of the Artist, Photo by Kenny Ek.

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NAI-NI CHEN DANCE COMPANY Saturday, April 28, 3pm Rain Date: Sun., April 29, 3pm Park admission included with ticket purchase.

Join us for a rare and special performance by the renowned Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company! Founder and choreographer Nai-Ni Chen, collaborating with Grammy-winning composer/master drummer Glen Velez, has created a new work inspired by Steve Tobin’s Aerial Roots on exhibit on GFS’s new 7-acre meadow and to be performed there as well. A reception with light refreshments and a chance to meet-and-greet the performers will follow. Performance Only: $15 Members; $30 non-members. Performance and Reception: $30 Members; $50 non-members.

APRIL AT RAT’S… RAT’S ARTIST SERIES RED RELEASE PARTY Wednesday, April 18, 6pm Rat’s Restaurant, in partnership with Unionville Vineyards, is pleased to announce the release of the next Rat’s Artist Series red wine. If you’ve enjoyed Rat’s Red in the past, you will not want to miss this chance to be among the first to sample the newest vintage. This 2009 California-sourced claret was vinified and aged in oak right here in New Jersey and is now ready to be enjoyed.

Please join us at Rat’s to toast and taste this very special wine. For information, pricing and reservations please call (609) 584-7800.

COMEDY NIGHT BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!!

Fri., April 27, 8:30pm Area comic celebrity Helene Angley returns for another night of raucous laughs! A talented line up of seasoned comics who have shined on stages throughout the tri-state area and on TV, guarantee a night of adult fun.

Tickets $22 advance purchase, non- refundable; $30 at the door. Dine a la carte at Rat’s prior to the show and receive 20% off your dinner bill.

For information and reservations please call (609) 584-7800.

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SHOPPING TWO WAYS TO SHOP AT GROUNDS FOR SCULPTURE

Visit Toad Hall Shop & Gallery and the Museum Shop where you’ll discover a wide range of unique gift and specialty items in all price ranges. You’ll also find sculptural merchandise, fun children’s items, exquisite jewelry, and local artisan must-haves.

THE MUSEUM SHOP In the Domestic Arts Building Hours: Tues – Sun, 10am–4pm Phone: (609) 586-0616

TOAD HALL SHOP & GALLERY Adjacent to Rat’s Restaurant Hours:Tues–Sun,11:30am–6pm Phone: (609) 586-2366

Don’t miss our most popular gift item, as seen at Rat’s Restaurant!

GROUNDS FOR SCULPTURE CHARGER PLATES Available exclusively at Toad Hall Shop & Gallery Bring the elegance of Grounds For Sculpture home with this striking series of charger plates complete with hand-painted gold detail. Choose just one style to dress up your table or mix and match your favorites for your very own contemporary art installation in home décor.

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BODY/MIND CONNECTION WELLNESS WALK/ WELLNESS TALKS Five sessions offered May–June Enjoy the park and get fit at the same time during this special program, sponsored by Springpoint Senior Living and Stoneking Wellness Center for the mature adult who wants to get into shape and learn more on how to lead an active, healthful lifestyle.

Each session addresses a topic on general health and exercise and includes refreshments. Walks begin at 9:30am. Discussion and refreshments at 10:15am. Check our website for dates and topics.

Price: $10 per session (includes park admission). Call (609) 689-1089 to register. Free to Stoneking Wellness Center members and residents of Springpoint Senior Living Facilities.

BEGINNER YOGA AW Saturdays: May 19, 26 and June 2, 9, 16, 10:30am–12pm Back by popular demand! Great for new and advanced students.

Learn meditation techniques, proper alignment, and coordination of breath and movement.

Classes include instruction in sun salutations and vinyasa flow, and will be held outside weather permitting. Bring a yoga mat, a towel to place under your mat, and a water bottle. In partnership with and taught by instructors from The Prancing Peacock Yoga Studio. $55 Members; $65 Non-members.

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From meetings and conferences to the wedding of your dreams, your events will shine in the grandeur of our 42-acre sculpture park and its unique and spacious facilities.

Call (609) 689 - 9134 to begin planning your next party.

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MAY EVENTS

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MAY EVENTS

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Mother’s Day CELEBRATE

ALL WEEKEND LONG

FAMILY TIES: CHINESE KNOTTED FW BRACELET WORKSHOP Saturday, May 12, 1–3pm Children 9 and up with an adult companion.

Learn to make an intricate bracelet using the ancient art of Chinese Knot Making from mother-daughter team Allison and Grace Kwok. Both fun to make and a great gift for Mother’s Day (or even a very hip guy). Choose from a variety of colors and materials. Adult companions may also make one. Space is limited. Instructors: Allison and Grace Kwok. Materials fee (per child and one adult companion): $12 Members; $15 Non-Members.

Please call (609) 586-0616 to register.

POETRY IN THE PARK: COOL WOMEN Sunday, May 6, 2pm Rain or shine! Free with park admission Expect the unexpected from Cool Women!

Until they begin, even they don’t know exactly which poems they’ll read. Like jazz musicians, they start with a theme and then riff on it to make each reading unique - at turns playful, critical, joyous, or elegiac- altogether an epic, organic, poetic experience in which the audience shares the risk and surprise. All the Cool Women are highly accomplished poets with deep New Jersey roots including Eloise Bruce, Juditha Dowd, Joyce Lott, Lois Marie Harrod, Betty Lies, Judy Michaels, Penelope Schott, Maxine Susman, and Gretna Wilkinson.

Don’t miss it!

OPEN MEMORIAL DAY

Monday May 28th!!

PHOTO BY JOHN ROBSON

THE PEACOCK CAFÉ PRESENTS A MEMORIAL DAY BBQ Monday, May 28, 12–4pm Kick off the grilling season with a special Memorial Day BBQ at the Peacock Café. Enjoy all-American favorites, while enjoying your favorite cold beverages.

CELEBRATE MOTHER’S DAY

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FOUR WAYS TO DINE WITH MOM! THE PEACOCK CAFÉ PRESENTS HIGH TEA IN THE GARDEN Saturday, May 12, 4–6pm Enjoy a delightful array of teas plus fresh baked scones, finger sandwiches, delightful Petit Fours, live music and more at the Peacock Café. In all, a truly elegant treat for mom. Reservations required; call (609) 890-6015.

THE PEACOCK CAFÉ PRESENTS A PICNIC IN THE PARK Saturday & Sunday, May 12 & 13 Take mom on a special picnic in the park with assorted picnic baskets packed with Peacock Café delights. Or simply come enjoy a glass of wine and light snacks out at the gazebo. Baskets must be pre-purchased by Tuesday, May 8 by calling (609) 890-6015.

BRUNCH

Sunday May 13, 11am–3pm AT THE PEACOCK CAFÉ Bring mom to a delicious brunch as varied as the colors in peacock feathers that includes French toast, smoked salmon, quiche, and numerous other café delights. For pricing and more information, please call (609) 890-6015.

AT RAT’S RESTAURANT Treating mom to New Jersey’s most elegant brunch is sure to make her feel like a queen. So come to Rat’s Restaurant and then stroll the magnificent sculpture park for an exquisite experience like no GFS EVENTS other. For pricing and more information, please call (609) 584-7800.

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PHOTO BY MARIE LABBANCZ

JUNE EVENTS

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JUNE EVENTS

PHOTO BY DAVID W. STEELE

ANNIVERSARY ARTS PARTY Saturday, June 2, 11am–4pm Free with park admission. Rain or shine!

It’s Grounds For Sculpture’s birthday. It’s time to party and you’re invited! Come for the kids workshops. Meet working artists and tour the park with them. Participate in the GFS commemorative quilt project. There’ll be musical performances throughout the day, free ice-cream and cake, and of course, everyone’s favorite, the peacock calling contest. Don’t miss this annual blow-out!!!

THE PRINCETON FESTIVAL PREVIEWS ONCE UPON A MATTRESS Sunday, June 10, 2pm Free with park admission Pure fun for kids of all ages. Based on the Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale The Princess and The Pea and made famous on Broadway

by Carol Burnett as the princess – Once Upon a Mattress is a hilarious musical about a brash and unrefined princess who has to prove her sensitivity in order to marry the prince. An outstanding, fully costumed cast will perform delightful excerpts in song and dance in this preview of The Princeton Festival’s upcoming production. Afterward, the director and cast members will mingle with the audience to chat about the show and its zany characters.

SETH GLIER

SETH GLIER IN COURTYARD CONCERT Friday, June 8, 7:30pm. Rain or shine!

Back by popular demand! Despite his youth, Seth Glier is a seasoned troubadour, performing over 200 dates a year all over the United States.

He’s opened for Edwin McCain and The Verve Pipe, appeared with his idol James Taylor, and hit the main stages of the prestigious Falcon Ridge and Kerrville Folk Festivals to rave reviews and a rapidly growing following. Glier mesmerized GFS audiences last summer with his heartfelt lyrics and harmonies! For more on this artist, please visit www.sethglier.com. All tickets $12. Advance purchase is recommended by calling (609) 586-0616 Tues-Sun, 10am-6pm.

PRESENTS A SPRING CONCERT Friday, June, 15, 7pm Free with park admission On this lovely spring evening when the wisteria is in full bloom, join us as Opera New Jersey, the Garden State’s premier opera company, presents a concert of celebrated operatic composition featuring the up-and-coming talent of the Victoria J. Mastrobuono Emerging Artists Program.

AW

Adult workshop

FW

Family workshop

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THE VOODUDES

Watercolor by Sharon Egan

WATERCOLOR TECHNIQUES FOR PAINTING GROUNDS FOR AW SCULPTURE’S LANDSCAPES Saturdays: June, 9, 16, 23 and 30, 10am–1pm Great for both beginners and intermediate painters. Topics include painting sky, water, trees, and foliage, and creating the texture of grass and rocks. Beginners will learn basics from de-coding your paint tube to mixing colors. More experienced students will refine their skills by learning techniques such as spattering, scraping, spritzing, and sponging as demonstrated by the instructor who will use GFS as a subject. Registration fee includes all materials and tools needed for this course. Instructor: Sharon Egan. $185 Members; $195 Non-members. To register, call (609) 586-0616, Tues–Sun, 10am–6pm.

AT RAT’S… THE CHEF, CHEESE MAKER AND THE BREWER “CELEBRATE NEW JERSEY” Saturday, June 23, 6–8pm This special event features house-made charcuterie and cheese from area farms and beers brewed in New Jersey. It’s the perfect way to end a hectic work day and enjoy a special evening on the terrace at Rat’s.

Stay for dinner and choose from a special 5-course beer tasting menu or dine a la carte. For information, pricing and reservations please call (609) 584-7800.

THE VOODUDES IN COURTYARD CONCERT Friday, June 22, 7:30pm. Rain or shine!

Come for a night that can only be described as BIG FUN, the kind that has echoed down 20+ years of touring the United States, Canada, Greece, and Switzerland and made six recordings. The VooDUDES are a veritable Mardi Gras on wheels with all the heat, fun, and funk of Gulf Coast Roots Music, and all about keeping folks smiling and bringing them to their feet. Simply put, “The VooDUDES ROCK (and occasionally roll).” For more information on this artist, please visit thevoodudes.com. All tickets $12. Advance purchase is recommended by calling (609) 586-0616 Tues–Sun, 10am–6pm.

POETS’ INVITATIONAL Sunday, June 24, 2pm Rain or Shine! Free with park admission Calling all poets, writers, musicians or any combination of the above. Now is your chance to shine. Come debut your work at Grounds For Sculpture at one of the most popular events of the GFS season. Read and perform to welcoming ears. Then hear what friendly peers have to say! Reading spaces are limited; to reserve your place, please call (609) 586-0616.

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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, the Johnson Arts and Education Foundation, and many others. All artworks pictured in this guide are courtesy of The Sculpture Foundation, Inc. or the artist, unless otherwise noted.

Thank you as well to our nearly 2,000 members.

Bay Branch Foundation Fairleigh S. Dickinson, Jr. Foundation The Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation Gordon and Llura Gund Foundation Johnson Art and Education Foundation McGraw-Hill Companies New Jersey Cultural Trust New Jersey Division of Travel and Tourism New Jersey State Council on the Arts Pellettieri, Rabstein & Altman The Raymond C. & Anna T. Johnson Foundation Springpoint Foundation

Our work is made possible through the generosity of the following corporations, foundations, and agencies:

14 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton NJ 08619 Phone: (609) 586-0616 Fax: (609) 586-7303 www.groundsforsculpture.org

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