GFS Event Guide Summer Winter 2013

July thru December2013

EVENT GUIDE A R T | N AT U R E | M U S I C | D I N I N G

NEW THIS SEASON Extended Hours through Labor Day

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4 BBQ at The Gazebo, 11am – 4pm 10 Atelier Tour & Dinner at Rat’s, 5:30pm 12 Bayou Crawfish Boil at Rat’s, 6pm and 8:15pm 12 New York Songwriters Circle in Concert, 7:30pm 13 Tots on Tour!, 11am and 1pm 13 Art of the Object in Photography, 11am – 4pm 13 Artist Lecture: Jo Yarrington, 1pm 14 Bastille Day Brunch at Rat’s Restaurant 11am – 4pm 14 Bastille Day, 1 – 4pm 19 Hallmark Wine Series, 5:30pm 19 Latin Guitar with Arturo Romay at The Gazebo, 7 – 9pm 20 Young Artist Workshops, 11am and 1pm 23 Moonlight Tour & Dinner at Rat’s, 7pm 26 Outer Bridge Ensemble in Courtyard Concert, 7:30pm 27 Artist Lecture: Jason Peters, 1pm

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$42 prix-fixe at Rat’s includes park admission and ice cream at The Gazebo. See page 15 for more info.

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2 Latin Guitar with Arturo Romay at the Gazebo, 7 – 9pm 3 Face Jugs Workshop, 10:30am – 1:30pm 3 Summer Social Picnic, 11am – 4pm 8 Summer Photowalk, 10am – 1pm 9 Hiroya Tsukamoto in Courtyard Concert, 7:30pm 10 Tots on Tour!, 11am and 1pm 16 Hallmark Wine Series, 5:30pm 16 Latin Guitar with Arturo Romay at The Gazebo, 7 – 9pm 18 MM2 Modern Dance, 2pm 20 Moonlight Tour & Dinner at Rat’s, 7pm 23 Latin Night at Rat’s, 6pm and 8:15pm 23 Jah Guide in Courtyard Concert, 7:30pm 25 Poets’ Invitational, 2pm AW

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2 Labor Day BBQ at The Gazebo, 11am – 3pm 5 Storytime in the Gallery, 10:30am 7, 14 Oil Pastel Landscapes, 10am – 1pm 8 New Members Day, 12:30 – 2:30pm 12 Wellness Walks/Wellness Talks, 9:30am 12 Vineyard-Style Dinner by Rat’s, 6pm 14 Tots on Tour!, 11am and 1pm 14 A Mad Hatter’s Tea Party at the Café, 4-6pm 17 Moonlight Tour & Dinner at Rat’s, 7pm 18 Atelier Tour & Dinner at Rat’s, 5:30pm 19 Members’ Trip, 9:30am – 5pm 20 Hallmark Wine Series, 5:30pm 21 Curator’s Walk, 11am and 1pm 22 New Jersey Storytelling Festival, 12 – 6pm 26 Wellness Walks/Wellness Talks, 9:30am 29 13th Annual Epicurean Palette, 1-4pm

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3 Storytime in the Gallery, 10:30am 5 Outlet Dance Project, 2pm 6 Oktoberfest at the Café, 11am – 4pm 10 Wellness Walks/Wellness Talks, 9:30am 10 Fall Photowalk, 2 – 5pm 10 Italian Wine Dinner at Rat’s 11 Comedy Night at Rat’s, 8:30pm 13 9th Annual Guild for Early Music, 12:30 – 5:30pm 15 Moonlight Tour & Dinner at Rat’s, 7pm 17 Athena Tacha Art Salon, 11am – 2pm 18 Hallmark Wine Series, 5:30pm 19, 26 Unstructured Paper Sculptures, 10am – 3pm 19 Paper Quilling, 1 – 3pm 24 Wellness Walks/Wellness Talks, 9:30am 25 The Monster Mash Ball - East Gallery, 7pm 26 Tots on Tour!, 11am and 1pm

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1 Lights on Weekend, 11am – 6pm 1 A Holiday Tea Party at the Café, 4 – 6pm 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Brunch at the Café, 11am – 2pm 5 Storytime in the Gallery, 10:30am 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28 Holiday Tram Rides through the park, 5 – 8:30pm 7 Graham Cracker House Workshop, 2 – 4pm 7 NJ Chamber Singers present “Noel Then...And Now,” 7pm 11 Seward Johnson Art Salon, 11am – 2pm 13 Boheme Opera NJ in Concert, 7pm 14 Tots on Tour!, 11am and 1pm 14 Crochet for a Cause, 1– 4pm 14 Holiday Cookie Decorating, 2 – 4pm 20 Hallmark Wine Series, 5:30pm 31 New Year’s Eve at Rat’s

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2 Scratch Mold Workshop, 10 – 11:30am or 12 – 1:30pm 2 Iron Pour Demo, 2 – 6pm 7 Storytime in the Gallery, 10:30am 7 Wellness Walks/Wellness Talks, 9:30am 7 Carlos Dorrien Art Salon, 11am – 2pm 9 Cello Fury in Concert, 8pm 9 Tots on Tour!, 11am and 1pm 9 Holiday Ornaments Demonstration, 1pm, 2pm, and 3pm 13 Atelier Tour & Dinner at Rat’s, 5:30pm 15 Hallmark Wine Series, 5:30pm 16 Handblown Glass Ornaments, 11am – 4pm 17 Handblown Glass Ornaments, 11am – 4pm 21 Wellness Walks/Wellness Talks, 9:30am 23 Artist Lecture: Edwina Sandys, 1pm 28 Thanksgiving Dinner at Rat’s, 12pm and 2:30pm 30 Lights On Weekend, 12 – 6pm

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GFs ULTIMATE MAKEOVER This season, Grounds For Sculpture will be getting a facelift! You will notice during your visit that some areas may be temporarily under construction. This means you may have to travel off the beaten path—you never know what surprises await! Our water garden will look younger and brighter than ever, and our buildings will return to their former Fairgrounds glory with brand-new stucco finishes.

We’re also redoing many of our pathways to make them even more accessible for our guests, especially those with mobility challenges. This is just the first step in an exciting new renovation project that will result in a brand-new Visitor Center, complete with café, gift shop, and new rental facilities for all your event needs. Follow our facelift on Facebook and see our transformation throughout the year!

Motor Exhibits Building photo by Gary Ambessi

EVENTS BY CATEGORY Page numbers in green

Art-Related Artist Lecture: Jo Yarrington 7 Artist Lecture: Jason Peters 7 Athena Tacha Art Salon 8 Carlos Dorrien Art Salon 8 Artist Lecture: Edwina Sandys 7 Seward Johnson Art Salon 8 Workshops - Adult Art of the Object in Photography 15 Crochet for a Cause 22 Fall Photowalk 18 Handblown Glass Ornaments 20 Summer Photowalk 16 Oil Pastel Landscapes 17 Unstructured Paper Sculptures 18 Workshops - Family Tots on Tour! 12 Young Artist Workshops 12 Face Jugs Workshop 16 Storytime in the Gallery 12 Paper Quilling 18 Graham Cracker Workshop 21 Holiday Cookie Decorating 22 Scratch Mold Wkshp & Iron Pour 19

performing Arts NY Songwriters Circle Concert 15 Outer Bridge Ensemble Concert 14 Hiroya Tsukamoto Concert 14 MM2 Modern Dance 16 Poets’ Invitational 16 Jah Guide Concert 14 Outlet Dance Project 18 Cello Fury Concert 20 NJ Chamber Singers 22 Boheme Opera NJ Concert 22 Monday Night Monologues 17 Festivals/Day-long EventS Bastille Day 15 Summer Social Picnic 16 New Jersey Storytelling Festival 17 13th Annual Epicurean Palette 17 9th Annual Guild for Early Music 18 Lights On Weekend 20 Walks and Tours Atelier Tour & Dinner at Rat’s 11 Moonlight Tour & Dinner at Rat’s 11 Curator’s Walk 11 Wellness Walks/Wellness Talks 11

AT Rat’s RESTAURANT Bayou Crawfish Boil 23 Bastille Day Brunch 23 Hallmark Wine Series 24 Latin Night 23 Vineyard-Style Dinner 23 Italian Wine Dinner 23 Comedy Night 23 Thanksgiving Dinner 24 New Year’s Eve 24

AT The Peacock Café A Mad Hatter’s Tea Party 17 Oktoberfest 18 Winter Wonders Brunch 21 A Holiday Tea Party 21 AT The gazebo 4th of July BBQ 13 Latin Guitar with Arturo Romay 13 Labor Day BBQ at the Gazebo 13 odds & ends New Members Day 9 Members’ Trips 10 Holiday Ornaments Demo 20 Holiday Tram Rides 21 Monster Mash Ball 24

Cover image: Walter Dusenbury, Damascus Gate, 2002, travertine; 240 x 176 x 51 inches, Courtesy of The Sculpture Foundation, Inc. Photo by Gary Ambessi.

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 parkland 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.

SHOPPING TWO WAYS TO SHOP AT GFS

COntact us

Phone: (609) 586-0616 | www.groundsforsculpture.org

Park Hours

Open year-round Tuesday-Sunday 10am–6pm, closed Mondays. Open until 10pm Tuesday through Saturday (enter by 9pm), June 1 through Labor Day. GFS reserves the right to close to the public for special events.

DINING Hours

Rat’s Restaurant Tuesday-Saturday: 11:30am-9pm (limited menu 3:30-5pm) Happy Hour: Tuesday - Friday, 4-7pm Sunday: 11am-5:30pm (609) 584-7800 Peacock Café Tuesday-Friday: 10am-4pm Saturday and Sunday: 11am-5pm Open until 6pm Tuesday –Saturday, June 1 through Labor Day. (609) 890-6015 The Gazebo (Open through Labor Day weekend) Tuesday-Thursday: 5-9pm Fridays and Saturdays: 12-9pm Sunday: 12-4pm Picnic in the park! Order your picnic 24 hours in advance of your visit, and your basket will be ready when you arrive.

Call (609) 890-6015 to order your basket.

Admission

Members and children (5 >) Students (6-17) Seniors (65+) Adults (18-64) June 1 - Labor Day

Looking for that special something or to bring Grounds For Sculpture home? At Toad Hall Shop & Gallery and the Museum Shop you’ll find 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.

Getting Here

The Museum Shop Located in the Domestic Arts Building Hours: Tuesday–Sunday, 10am–4pm Open til’ 6pm June 1–Labor Day Phone: (609) 586-0616

Accessibility

Toad Hall Shop & Gallery Located adjacent to Rat’s Restaurant Hours: Tuesday–Sunday, 11:30am–6pm Open til’ 9pm Fridays and Saturdays, June 1–Labor Day Phone: (609) 586-2366

Free $8 $10 $12 $6 after 6pm

Conveniently located just minutes from Princeton at the center of the New York-Philadelphia travel corridor in Hamilton, New Jersey, Grounds For Sculpture is easily reached by major state and interstate roads and by rail and has ample free parking. If using a GPS use 126 Sculptors Way, Hamilton NJ 08619.

GFS is recognized for its dedication to designing accessible facilities and programs. The Domestic Arts Building, Visitor Center, and Seward Johnson Center for the Arts are fully accessible as is the Museum Building’s main level. Power-assisted doors are installed in our galleries and Visitor Center. Large print editions of information and brochures are available, as are assisted listening devices for tours and lectures. Vehicles for persons with mobility impairments are available throughout the week (reservations recommended) on a first-come, first-served basis. Touch Tours for the visually impaired are available with advance reservations. Call (609) 586-0616.

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MING FAY Canutopia

Extended through November The inaugural installation in GFS’s newest and largest gallery, Ming Fay’s Canutopia is a lush and colorful garden—a one-of-a-kind botanical utopia filled with fantastic oversized plants, seeds, and vines that burst with colors you can

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JO YARRINGTON The Leap

Through October 6 Past and present blur in this new large-scale work created specifically for GFS. Translucent photographic images related to the New Jersey Fairgrounds (located here for over a century) cover the huge windows at one end of the building, creating a magnificent interplay between our history and our current landscape. Viewers become part of the work as they are caught in the perpetually shifting, mesmerizing images ignited by sunlight. Yarrington has exhibited her work throughout the U.S. as well as in Mexico, Ireland, Scotland, Germany, Italy, and Iceland and is the recipient of many grants, fellowships, and commissions.

Don’t miss Jo Yarrington’s lecture on the transformation of space through art on Saturday, July 13 at 1pm.

Through July

JASON PETERS Less Than <> More Than

Through October 6 In this spectacular large-scale environmental sculpture from Jason Peters, the original purpose of commonly manufactured materials is nearly obscured, seemingly defying gravity and multiplying through some bizarre organic force. Metal chair frames twisted with colorful fluorescent tubes provide delightful surprise encounters that challenge our perceptions and expectations. Peters has had solo and group exhibitions and prestigious artist residencies across the U.S. In 2008, he was invited by The Pulitzer Foundation, in collaboration with the St. Louis Contemporary Art Museum, to create a monumental outdoor sculpture for the Community Light Project. Don’t miss Jason Peters’ lecture on gravity-defying art on July 27 at 1pm.

View an introduction to and interpretive materials for MYTHOS, an exhibition in The Meadow, including models of proposed site-specific installations by Bruce Lindsay and Athena Tacha and a fresh look at Carlos Dorrien’s The Nine Muses in the park.

Ming Fay, Canutopia, 2012, mixed media installation, dimensions variable, Courtesy of the Artist; Jo Yarrington, The Leap, (detail, artist’s rendering), 2012, photographic Duraclear, mixed media, Courtesy of the Artist; Jason Peters, Less Than <> More Than, 2013, chair frames, wires, fluorescent tubes.

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WILLIAM KNIGHT Out of Context

Opening October 19 William Knight uses the shreds of blown tires that he finds along New Jersey highways to create his extraordinary sculptures. In his studio, he studies these remnants to find the aesthetic possibilities of their shapes, tears, and curves, until eventually the composition is resolved. His works vary greatly in effect – from lyrical and melodic to audacious and exuberant – and gently turn with the air currents. All of Knight’s sculptures produce remarkable shadows on the walls and floors to add a fourth dimension, an aspect of time and change.

SANDYS

EDWINA SANDYS Provocative and Profound

Opening October 19 Edwina Sandys began as a writer and started creating visual art in her early thirties – first painting and then sculpture.

Sandys aim is to catch a viewer’s attention immediately with the visual power of her work and then again with the underlying theme. Her content is approached with deep consideration and brilliant wit. She fearlessly confronts issues from a female perspective. Sometimes her work is humorous or celebratory, at other times, it is piercing and grievous.

She also unashamedly explores imagery that is erotic and sensuous, masterfully spanning the line between literal representation and an imagined reality. Don’t miss Edwina Sandys’ lecture on gracefully pushing artistic boundaries on November 23 at 1pm.

Plus, as a tantalizing peek into next year, Grounds For Sculpture will be mounting the largest and most spectacular exhibition in its history—a retrospective featuring the life’s work of sculptor and Grounds For Sculpture founder Seward Johnson. Over 100 of his works (including towering 25-foot sculptures) will be on display throughout the galleries and park during this extraordinary exhibition, which opens May 2014.

William Knight, Flame (detail), rubber, steel, 44 x 14 x 16.5 inches, Courtesy of the Artist.

Edwina Sandys, Target of Abuse (detail), 1994, mixed media, Courtesy of the Artist.

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A rapid-format exhibition series at GFS featuring the work of exceptionally talented and accomplished artists in the early stages of their careers. GreenLight exhibitions change at least four times a year. Come view cutting-edge work and get in on the ground floor of some of the most innovative sculptors working today.

OSORIO DOMESTIC ARTS BUILDING

Through July 14

Meridith Pingree incorporates dreams, plant life, robotics, geometry, and textile design into her quirky, compelling sculptural amalgamations. Her colorful, suspended kinetic sculptures move through space with the aid of small motors in a pattern of slow, jarring movements. Sensors attached to the motors react to the movements and communal energy of people in the room, and the parts begin to move in a frenzied way, mimicking the actions of a living being.

PEPÓN OSORIO Where the Me Becomes We

Through October 6 Inspired by childhood memories in Puerto Rico of assisting his mother in creating intricately decorated cakes, Pepón Osorio layers every-day items – bicycles, furniture, even whole rooms – with excessive ornamentation using shiny, colorful knickknacks, embellished fabrics, printed items, and more. He created a new work for this exhibition about his mother’s glorious cakes. Osorio’s work has been shown worldwide, and he is the recipient of a MacArthur Foundation Fellowship, a Pew Fellowship, and the Smithsonian Legacy Award. He was featured in the first season of the acclaimed PBS television series Art in the 21st Century, which is available for viewing in the gallery.

July 27—October 6

Katie Murken’s impressive installation, Continua, takes mathematical underpinnings and combines them with an element of chance. Murken is a book artist who teaches color theory at Tyler School of Art in Philadelphia. Continua, which took her two years to make, is comprised of 24 tall columns – stacks of recycled, hand-dyed phone books – and each column is made up of 24 colors. The pages of each phone book were dyed and stacked according to a system the artist devised using a color wheel and pair of dice. The saturated color and softened texture of the paper has an immediate sensory appeal, and the columns bring to mind colored bar charts used for comparisons or the sedimentary layers of the Earth’s crust.

JONATHAN SHAHN Heads in Wood and Plaster

Through September 22 Since the early 1960s, NJ artist Jonathan Shahn has explored the human figure through painting, drawing, and sculpture.

This season, GFS is exhibiting a selection of Shahn’s human heads, contrasting his work in two materials that illuminate his artistic range. The heads carved from wood have a classical timeless quality, whereas the smaller plaster heads, encased in boxes and lit from above, are wonderfully expressive.

Shahn’s work has been widely exhibited in museums and galleries in the U.S. and Europe. He has taught at Tyler School in Rome and at the Art Students League in New York City, among other prestigious institutions.

October 19— January 5, 2014

Lauren Clay explores the fragmented nature of contemporary culture and spiritual identity. With both a BFA and an MFA in painting, her sculpture retains a painter’s approach to space and color. Painting stacks of individual sheets of paper with intricate marbleized designs and beautiful swirling colors, each work is highly intuitive and personal. Without a preconceived plan, she begins to select, cut, overlap, roll, and fold her differently colored pages into a series of beautifully crafted shapes until an internal spatial logic is achieved.

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STUDENT EXHIBITION

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INTERNATIONAL SCULPTURE CENTER’S 19th ANNUAL EXHIBITION Outstanding Student Achievement in Contemporary Sculpture

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ATHENA TACHA Sculpting With/In Nature

Opening October 5 Always innovative and impressive, this ISC and GFS collaborative exhibition features exceptional work by undergraduate and graduate student artists, recommended by their professors. The competition attracts an international pool of over 400 artworks and is juried by a distinguished panel of art professionals. Come glimpse the future of contemporary sculpture as these extraordinary sculpture students exhibit their award-winning work.

Opening October 5, 2013 Renowned as one of the world’s leading artists in environmental sculpture and design of public spaces, Tacha is perhaps best known for creating places that evoke the grandeur of nature, even in the unlikeliest of urban settings. Working in a variety of media to create sculptures, drawings, photographs, films, and wearable body art, her small sculptures of archetypal canyons, volcanoes, caves, waves, and waterfalls are based on the her lifelong interest in the forms of natural phenomena.

Her large-scale photographs of wave and sand patterns offer unexpected fluidity against the constraints of their frames.

Don’t miss an intimate Art Salon at Rat’s Restaurant with Athena Tacha on October 17 from 11am – 2pm.

NEW WORKS IN THE PARK

EXHIBITIONS IN THE MEADOW

MARK PARSONS Redline, 2012-2013 paper pulp, epoxy, rebar 96 X 144 X 60 inches Courtesy of the Artist Created by members of the GFS community under the direction of 2012 artist-in-residence Mark Parsons.

E. Calder Powell Schatz’s Spaceship (Inspired by the Oloid) Version II, 2012 Fiberglass, 1/8; 80 X 85 X 48 inches Elyn Zimmerman Font, 1993 stainless steel; 7 X 6 X 6 feet black granite, pink granite; 42 X 120 X 72 inches Courtesy of the Artist

Through July 28

Patrick Strzelec Ball Joint Robert Taplin Punch in the Meadow Bernar Venet Arcs and Indeterminate Lines plus... Mythos: Visions of Mythology and Legend

Images (L-R): Pepón Osorio, Lonely Soul, 2008, wooden crutches, fiberglass, styrofoam, mixed media, 108 x 31 x 49 inches, Courtesy of the Artist and Ronald Feldman Fine Arts, NY; Jonathan Shahn, Head of a Woman with Yellow Hair on Long Pole, 2008, plaster, mixed media, glass panel, 12 x 7 x 6.25 inches, Courtesy of the Artist. Photo: Wojtek Naczes; Nicholas Carroll, You Can Balance A Painting With A Cheeseburger, 2012, wooden child’s stool, metal artist’s stool, wood, bronze, canvas, acrylic paint, latex paint, 42 x 36 x 66 inches, Courtesy of the Artist; Athena Tacha, Small Yellow Canyon (detail), 2003, clay and mixed media, 3 x 14 x 5 inches, Courtesy of the Artist.

GET UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL WITH ARTISTS OF ACCLAIM THROUGH OUR LECTURE AND SALON SERIES DESIGNED TO GIVE YOU AN INSIDER’S VIEW

EXHIBITING ARTIST LECTURES EDUCATION GALLERY MEMBERS’ MUSINGS

July 6–August 25, 2013 Don’t miss the 4th annual exhibition of artwork by members of GFS. In addition to supporting the arts, many GFS members are gifted artists themselves. This exhibition showcases the diversity of our membership through their varied artistic creations and unique inspirations. This year’s juror, Lynn Lemyre, is the Executive Director at ArtWorks in Trenton.

TCNJ ART HONOR SOCIETY EXHIBTION

September 21–November 3, 2013 Explore the connection between art educators and their students in this unique exhibition highlighting works by The College of New Jersey student teachers who are members of the Art Honor Society, Phi Kappa.

This exhibition explores how educators’ personal artwork, art-making processes, and beliefs, translate into their teaching practices in local schools.

TEAM WORK

November 16–December 15, 2013 This exhibition features artwork by the staff of three organizations whose offices are located on the Grounds For Sculpture campus: GFS/Rat’s Restaurant, the International Sculpture Center, and The Sculpture Foundation. Their artwork demonstrates the talents of individuals who are inspired by sculpture and art on a daily basis.

From Members’ Musings 2012: Dallas Piotrowski, Spring Mosaic (detail), 2011, acrylic, 30 x 40 inches, Courtesy of the Artist.

JO YARRINGTON Saturday, July 13, 1pm Rescheduled from June! Learn about the transformation of space through images and light from artist Jo Yarrington, whose artwork can be seen on the windows at the north end of the Museum Building. Her work combines glass, waxed paper, and photographic transparencies to create a symbolic layer of images. In addition to showing her work internationally, Yarrington is a Professor of Studio Art in the Department of Visual and Performing Arts at Fairfield University in Connecticut. $5/person. To register, please call (609) 586-0616. Advance registration includes park admission the day of the lecture.

JASON PETERS Saturday, July 27, 1pm Learn about the creation of large-scale installations from artist Jason Peters, whose artwork is featured in the Museum Building. His work creates beauty from the mundane as he repurposes objects such as plastic buckets, metal chair frames, and neon light tubes into his creations. After the lecture, Peters will take the group to view his sculpture, and attendees can enjoy an informal reception for GreenLight artist, Katie Murken, whose exhibition opens this day. $5/person.

To register, please call (609) 586-0616. Advance registration includes park admission the day of the lecture.

EDWINA SANDYS Saturday, November 23, 1pm Over the course of her prolific career, Sandys has worked in a variety of media but she is best known for her metal sculptures, many of which contain political and social undertones. She is the recipient of numerous awards, including the 1997 United Nations Society of Writers & Artists Award for Excellence. Come hear Sandys speak about her fascinating career and artwork. $5/person. To register, please call (609) 586-0616.

Advance registration includes park admission the day of the lecture.

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ART SALONS

A relaxed and stimulating opportunity to share ideas and fine food at Rat’s Restaurant with GFS artists and your fellow patrons of the arts. To register, please call (609) 586-0616.

ATHENA TACHA

Thursday, October 17, 11am – 2pm A trailblazer in the fields of feminist art and environmental public sculpture, Athena Tacha’s site-specific works have captivated and illuminated viewers from her native Greece to her current home city of Washington, D.C. Join in this intimate dining experience for an exclusive look at her current GFS exhibition, Sculpting With/In Nature. Tacha is professor emerita of sculpture at Oberlin College, and an affiliate of University of Maryland, College Park. $50 Members; $60 non-Members. Price includes lunch and one glass of wine sponsored by Allied Beverage.

CARLOS DORRIEN

Thursday, November 7, 11am – 2pm Meet the creator of Grounds For Sculpture’s renowned piece, The Nine Muses, in this intimate salon with Carlos Dorrien. For nearly two decades, The Nine Muses has been one of GFS’s most recognizable works and has inspired countless cherished moments! Dine with the artist to learn about his history and the creation of this ever-popular sculpture, from materials and architecture to its folklore influences. $50 Members; $60 nonMembers. Price includes lunch and one glass of wine sponsored

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SEWARD JOHNSON

Wednesday, December 11, 11am – 2pm Experience a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to spend time with the visionary founder of Grounds For Sculpture in this rare Art Salon with Seward Johnson. Known to many as the artist who has created the well-loved life-sized “Celebrating the Familiar” series of sculptures, Johnson is equally known for his “Beyond the Frame” and “Icons” series. Most recently, his 26-foot tall Forever Marilyn sculpture made her debut in Chicago to worldwide acclaim. Start the afternoon with an exclusive visit to the artist’s studio and experience the unique Van Gogh bedroom. Then, dine with Mr. Johnson as he reflects on his career and his upcoming landmark 40-year retrospective exhibition, opening spring 2014 at GFS. $150 Members; $175 non-Members. Price includes lunch and one glass of wine sponsored by Unionville Vineyards.

Athena Tacha, Labrinthos model (detail), 2011, mixed media, 7 x 26.5 x 30.125 inches, Courtesy of the Artist; Carlos Dorrien, The Nine Muses, 1990-97, granite, 132 x 240 x 360 inches, Courtesy of The Sculpture Foundation, Inc.

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Get to know your fellow Members of Grounds For Sculpture!

Sunday, September 8, 12:30–2:30pm Featuring light refreshments in the East Gallery and docent-led tours, this event is open to new members who have joined between January 1 and June 30, 2013. Please RSVP by calling (609) 586-0616 ext. 243.

FALL/WINTER EXHIBITIONS OPENING RECEPTION

Friday, October 18, 6–8pm Join us for one of the biggest events of the GFS season! GFS members are invited to preview the new Fall/Winter Exhibitions featuring the work of Athena Tacha, Edwina Sandys, William Knight, and the award-winning work from the 19th annual ISC Outstanding Student Achievement Exhibition. In this very special opportunity, members have a chance to meet the artists while enjoying hors d’oeuvres and refreshments. Renew or join by Tuesday, October 1, 2013 to take advantage of this exclusive benefit of GFS Membership.

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Isaac Witkin, Hawthorne Tree II, 1990, cast bronze, 91 x 86 x 75 inches, Courtesy of The Sculpture Foundation, Inc., ©Estate of Isaac Witkin; Robert Taplin, Uranus, 2004, reinforced gypsum, fiberglass, lights, 60 x 52 x 40 inches, Courtesy of the Artist and Winston Wächter Fine Arts; Robert Taplin, Pluto, 2004, reinforced gypsum, fiberglass, lights, 50 x 20 x 20 inches, Courtesy of the Artist and Winston Wächter Fine Arts.

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WINTERTHUR MUSEUM, GARDEN & LIBRARY (WILMINGTON, DE)

Thursday, September 19, 9:30am–5pm In 1951, Henry Francis du Pont (1880–1969) opened his childhood home, Winterthur, to the public. Today, Winterthur (pronounced “winter-tour”) is the premier museum of American decorative arts, with an unparalleled collection of nearly 90,000 objects made or used in America between 1640 and 1860. The collection is displayed in the magnificent 175-room house, as well as in permanent and changing exhibition galleries. Grounds For Sculpture members and volunteers will enjoy a garden tram ride around the 60-acre garden followed by a guided tour of the house. Afterwards, participants will lunch on their own at the Winterthur café and have time to shop in the Museum stores. Winterthur is fully ADA Accessible. $50; includes transportation, museum entrance, and gratuity. Registration closes Friday, September 6.

Call (609) 586-0616.

GFS MEMBERS ADVENTURES TRIP TO KEY WEST, FLORIDA

Join us for a repeat sojourn to this tropical island of writers and artists and “come as you are” as we explore GFS founder Seward Johnson’s winter getaway. To be held in January 2014 and featuring a sunset cruise, sculpture tours, culinary delights, island history, cocktail parties, and more! There is something for everyone on this special trip. Please call the Membership Office for more information at (609) 689-1089 or email GFS Director of Membership Aylin Green at agreen@groundsforsculpture.org.

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FAMILY EXHIBITION OPENING A special opening reception for family members!

Saturday, October 19, 9:30–11am A special Opening Reception for families of members to view our new exhibitions before they open to the public. Bring the family, enjoy a light breakfast, and visit the new exhibitions with a special family-friendly tour. For current Family and Family Plus Members only.

When you join or upgrade your GFS Membership between July 1 and December 31, 2013, mention “TASTE” and you will be entered into a drawing to be one of eight members who will be tasters for Rat’s Restaurant’s new Spring 2014 menu. Join Chef Shane Cash in The Rat Hole, the exclusive chef’s table, and be treated to an array of new culinary delights as you taste the dishes and learn about the menu development process. Winners will be drawn at random.

Tasting date to be set at the discretion of Chef Shane Cash.

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Grounds For Sculpture annually conducts over 500 tours led by trained docents. Free drop-in tours are regularly provided based on docent availability April through October. Check our website for the exact schedule. Tours feature a sampling of works outdoors to introduce you to the park and equip you for your journey and may also include works on exhibit in our galleries. School field trips and other special group tours can be scheduled for a modest fee, and tour groups of 15 or more, paid for in advance, receive a discount. You can also “tour yourself” using our Site Map and Tree Tour brochure. Free Touch Tours for the visually impaired are also provided with advance reservation. For groups of 15 or more, call (609) 586-0616 for special rates.

ATELIER TOUR & DINNER AT RAT’S RESTAURANT Wednesdays, July 10, September 18, November 13, 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 Johnson Atelier Executive Director Charles Haude and CEO of the Digital Atelier Jon Lash. Then cap your evening with a three-course dinner at Rat’s Restaurant at 7:30pm. Reservations are required and space is limited; these tours fill up fast! $69 Members; $79 non-Members. To register, please call (609) 586-0616.

MOONLIGHT TOUR & DINNER AT RAT’S RESTAURANT Tuesdays, July 23, August 20, September 17, October 15, 7pm One of our most popular offerings! Let the magnificence of Grounds For Sculpture wow you by moonlight. Begin with a three-course dinner from Rat’s Restaurant at 7pm. Your docent-led tour, timed closely with the full moon, begins at 9pm and showcases sculptures especially lit to show off their brilliance. Sturdy walking shoes are recommended.

Dinner takes place rain or shine. Reservations are required and space is limited; these tours fill up fast! $59 Members; $69 nonMembers. To register, call (609) 586-0616.

CURATOR’S WALK Saturday, September 21, 11am & 1pm Tour our beautiful park with a member of our curatorial team as your guide. This experience, full of fascinating details and behind-the-scenes stories, is sure to give you new insight. $15 Members; $20 non-Members. To register, please call (609) 586-0616.

Seward Johnson, The Chamber of Internal Dialogue, 2011, mixed media, 258 x 114 x 135 inches, Courtesy of The Sculpture Foundation, Inc., © 2011 The Sculpture Foundation, Inc.

WELLNESS WALKS/WELLNESS TALKS

Thursdays, September 12, 26; October 10, 24; November 7, 21, 9:30am Enjoy the park and get fit at the same time during this special program, sponsored

by Springpoint Foundation 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 different topic on general health and includes refreshments.

Walks begin at 9:30am. Discussion and refreshments at 10:15am. Check our website for each session’s topic. Price: $10 per session (includes park admission). Please call (609) 586-0616, x. 223 to register. Free to Stoneking Wellness Center members and Residents of Springpoint Senior Living Facilities.

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YOUNG ARTIST WORKSHOPS Saturday, July 20, 11am & 1pm Join us for a day of fun-filled children’s workshops! Four different one-hour, hands-on workshops for the kids to make art inspired by our current exhibitions. $12 Members; $18 non-Members. Materials fee is per session, per child. Students who pre-register will receive free admission to Grounds For Sculpture the day of the workshop (an $8 value!). To register in advance, please call (609) 586-0616.

These classes fill up fast, so call soon!

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11am: Pop-Up Paper Collages (ages 6-9) Instructor: Andrea Fiori First they’ll learn various ways to manipulate paper by folding, scoring, and cutting. Then, using these techniques and colorful papers, kids will create an environmentally inspired collage that will be mounted on a board for display.

11am: Cut & Stack Paper Sculptures (ages 10-14) Instructor: Joslyn Johnson Drawing inspiration from works on view in the park, kids will create 3D works of art in paper using simple organic shapes as their base. photo by zach teris for dmhphotographer.com

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TOTS ON TOUR! Saturdays at 11am and 1pm July 13, August 10, September 14 , October 26 , November 9, December 14 Free with park admission. Rain or shine!

Hands-on Workshop for 3–5 year olds. Listen to a story, become GFS 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. Meets in the Visitor Center.

Instructor: Joslyn Johnson.

1pm: Brower Hatcher-Inspired Assemblages (ages 6-9) Instructor: April Zay Children will create whimsical works of art based on work by Artist-in-the-Park, Brower Hatcher, using traditional and recycled materials such as bottle caps and marbles.

1pm: Block Printing (ages 10-14) Instructor: Andrea Fiori Using cultural imagery paying homage to the work of Pepón Osorio, our young artists will learn traditional block printing techniques.

Then, they’ll add their own style to the print by using multiple colored inks and papers.

STORYTIME IN THE GALLERY

Thursdays at 10:30am Free with park admission. Space is limited; first-come, first-serve.

Bring the kids for treasured tales and hands-on art projects inspired by this season’s exhibitions. Gallery location, stories and art projects change monthly.

September 5 Bears on Chairs by Shirley Parenteau will be read in the exhibition Less Than <> More Than in the Museum Building.

October 3 Over in the Meadow by Ezra Jack Keats will be read outdoors in the park, weather permitting.

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November 7 Art by Patrick McDonnell, will be read in the exhibition Outstanding Student Achievement in Contemporary Sculpture Awards in the Domestic Arts Building.

December 5 Llama Llama Holiday Drama

by Anna Dewdney will be read in the Visitor Center near the GFS holiday tree.

SPECIAL EVENTS AT THE GAZEBO SUMMERTIME… AT THE GAZEBO Check out The Gazebo, our outdoor café in the heart of the park featuring light fare, homemade desserts, Uncle Dave’s ice cream, hot and cold drinks, expanded seating, and new this season, live music on select Friday evenings. It’s the perfect spot to enjoy under the warm evening sky!

Plus, on COURTYARD CONCERT nights (see next page), you can enjoy al fresco dining and cocktails on The Gazebo terrace prior to the show. With grilled-toperfection offerings, a garden salad bar, and delicious accompaniments, it’s the perfect excuse for a night out. Seating begins at 5pm. Reservations are highly recommended and can be made by calling (609) 890-6015.

And don’t miss “First Wednesdays” at The Gazebo, where Happy Hour runs from 6–9pm. It’s like a mini-vacation right in the park. Relax and enjoy specially priced cocktails, wine, and beer along with outstanding small plates from the grill.

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Summer Schedule

Wednesday, July 3, 6–9pm: Friday, July 12, 5–7pm: Friday, July 19, 7–9pm: Friday, July 26, 5–7pm: Friday, August 2, 7–9pm: Wednesday, August 7, 6–9pm: Friday, August 9, 5–7pm: Friday, August 16, 7–9pm: Friday, August 23, 5 – 7pm:

First Wednesday Happy Hour Dine al fresco prior to the New York Songwriters Circle Concert Latin guitar with Arturo Romay Dine al fresco prior to the Outer Bridge Ensemble Courtyard Concert Latin guitar with Arturo Romay First Wednesday Happy Hour Dine al fresco prior to the Hiroya Tsukamoto Courtyard Concert Latin guitar with Arturo Romay Dine al fresco prior to the Jah Guide Courtyard Concert

SUMMER BBQs AT THE GAZEBO! 4TH OF JULY BBQ and LABOR DAY BBQ Thursday, July 4, 11am–4pm & Monday, September 2, 11am–3pm Join us at The Gazebo for some all-American favorites straight off the grill. Enjoy made to order hot dogs, hamburgers, and veggie burgers with all of your favorite toppings. Finish off your meal with a specialty sundae!

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COURTYARD CONCERTS our SUMMER MUSIC SERIES Held outdoors under the stars in our Acer Courtyard and featuring the sounds and rhythms of popular up-and-comers. Dine al fresco (see previous page) at The Gazebo before the show for the perfect date night!

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OUTER BRIDGE ENSEMBLE Friday, July 26, 7:30pm Rain or shine!

For the last decade, the Outer Bridge Ensemble (OBE) has been rocking festival stages and jazz venues across North America and Europe, using American jazz as its backbone and incorporating the vitality of contemporary and world music to drive the ensuing musical journey.

The result? A sound that is as tight as it is complex, at times playful or contemplative; OBE’s shifting rhythmic meters and unique instrumentation shed a spotlight on just how accomplished its players are. Don’t miss this one-night engagement of pitch-perfect experimentation and groove! All tickets: $12. Advance purchase is recommended.

Advance purchase closes 7/25, 6pm.

HIROYA TSUKAMOTO Friday, August 9, 7:30pm One-of-a-kind composer/guitarist/singer-songwriter and Kyoto, Japan native, Hiroya Tsukamoto, started playing the five-string banjo when he was thirteen and took up guitar shortly thereafter. His solo guitar performances possess Japanese and Latin American flair and have been described as contemplative and peaceful. He’s performed at the legendary Blue Note in New York and shared the stage with such notable artists as Kendrick Scott of The Crusadors, Dave Maxwell of the Muddy Waters Band, and GRAMMY Award Winner Esperanza Spalding. An evening not to be missed with this upand-comer! All tickets: $12. Purchase in advance to avoid a park admission fee.

Advance purchase closes 8/8, 6pm.

JAH GUIDE Friday, August 23, 7:30pm Trenton-based reggae group, Jah Guide, has been performing their “preach and teach” melodies – as members call it – for the last 20 years around the tri-state area. With most of its eight members hailing from Jamaica, they’ve opened for such major acts as Beres Hammond, Sean Paul, The Wailers, and Eek A Mouse. With influences like Dennis Brown, Peter Tosh, and Tarrus Riley, this is sure to be a jammin’ evening of music. All tickets: $12.

Purchase in advance to avoid a park admission fee. Advance purchase closes 8/22, 6pm.

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BASTILLE DAY Sunday, July 14, 1–4pm Free with park admission. Rain or shine!

Vive la France! Celebrate Bastille Day GFS-style with tours of the park featuring sculptures, which recreate in 3D, paintings by the French Impressionists while Frenchinspired melodies float through the landscape. Enjoy a glass of wine s’il vous plait and a Provencale picnic basket filled with delectable meats, cheese, and French bread from the Peacock Café. For the young at heart, a GFS facepainting artiste will give you a faux mustache (materials fee applies)! Create a feathery French paper fan during a family drop-in workshop or, weather permitting, young artists can create a beautiful Impressionist postcard memento! Wear your beret and receive half price admission!

Advance reservations for picnic baskets are recommended by calling the Peacock Café at (609) 586-0616 ext. 111.

Friday, July 12, 7:30pm. Rain or shine!

Grounds For Sculpture is proud to present its annual performance of the famed New York Songwriters Circle (NYSC) in one of their very few appearances this side of the Lincoln Tunnel! The NYSC, under the producing and directing credit of Singer/Songwriter Tina Shafer for the past 20+ years, has become a legend in New York City’s West Village, joining bi-monthly at the famed Bitter End club. Past showcase artists include Norah Jones, Lisa Loeb, and Gavin DeGraw. For NYSC’s Grounds For Sculpture performance, the featured songwriters are Tina Shafer, Laila Biali, Gabe Merizalde, Clay Garner, Ari Zizzo, and Lena Klett. For more information on these artists and/or the NYSC, please visit www.songwriters-circle.com. $14 Members; $18 non-Members. Purchase in advance to avoid a park admission fee. Advance purchase closes 7/11, 6pm.

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DA HT NIG DINNER AND A STROLL Tuesdays–Thursdays from 5–7pm in July and August

ART OF THE OBJECT IN PHOTOGRAPHY Saturday, July 13, 11am–4pm In this one-day intensive workshop, students will take inspiration from exhibiting artist Pepón Osorio and instruction from respected photographer Nancy Ori. The workshop will cover techniques for photographing unusual objects indoors and out (weather permitting), including lighting of the works. Osorio is best known for his installation works which use a variety of decorative cultural objects—the subject matter for this hands-on photography session. Participants must bring their own digital SLR camera. Instructor: Nancy Ori. $80 Members; $95 non-Members. To register, please call (609) 586-0616.

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This was so wildly popular last year that we’re bringing it back again! In the months of July and August, guests can enjoy a three-course prix-fixe meal at Rat’s Restaurant plus park admission AND complimentary ice cream at The Gazebo for $42/person! Valid Tuesdays -Thursdays in July and August from 5–7:30pm. Tax, gratuity, and beverages not included. Reservations required; call Rat’s Restaurant at (609) 584-7800.

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SUMMER PHOTOWALK Thursday, August 8, 10am-1pm Join nationally acclaimed photographer Michael S. Miller of Visions Photographic Workshops for a photo-walk around Grounds For Sculpture’s 42 gorgeous acres. Miller will guide your photographic journey with pointers on composition and perspective and help you hone your photography skills to get the shot you want. A digital point and shoot camera or digital SLR camera is required. Rain or shine – in case of inclement weather, students will photowalk in our indoor galleries. Instructor: Michael S. Miller. $45 Members; $60 nonMembers. To register, please call (609) 586-0616.

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SUMMER SOCIAL PICNIC Saturday, August 3, 11am–4pm Free with park admission Beat the heat and celebrate summer in our first Summer Social Picnic! Explore the park during one of our specially themed summertime tours or make your own work of art in our Neon Structures Workshop (based on the work of Jason Peters on view in the Museum) or Face Jugs Workshop! Visit The Gazebo BBQ, grab a partner for the Egg Toss, or relax to some good ol’ Dixieland classics!

FACE JUGS WORKSHOP Saturday, August 3, 10:30am–1:30pm During Summer Social Picnic, go wild expressing yourself by creating a face jug. We’ll supply the jug and clay, you create the face. For families (kids 15 and younger will require adult assistance) or adults, as well as for beginner or intermediate potters, this workshop is sure to sell out quickly. Jugs will be available for pickup after firing within a few weeks. Instructor: Greg from Laplaca Pottery Works. Cost per face jug includes materials, firing cost, and park admission the day of the workshop. $40 Members; $45 Non-Members. To register, call (609) 586-0616.

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MM2 MODERN DANCE Sunday, August 18, 2pm Free with park admission Grounds For Sculpture presents MM2 Modern Dance’s Philly Fringe Preview of THREE, a collection of visual short stories that are each three minutes or less. Each member of the company is challenged to create a carefully choreographed piece that conveys an idea or emotion in a brief, fixed amount of time. While this may sound easy, it takes a considerable amount of skill and imagination to effectively communicate in such a short span of time!

POETS’ INVITATIONAL Sunday, August 25, 2pm Calling all poets, writers, musicians or any combination of the above. Now is your chance to speak out and shine.

Come debut your newest work at GFS during one of the most popular events of the season. Read and perform to empathetic ears. Then hear what your friendly peers have to say! Reading spaces are limited; to reserve your place, call (609) 586-0616. Registered poets receive free admission to the park the day of the event.

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OIL PASTEL LANDSCAPES Saturdays, September 7 & 14, 10am–1pm Students will explore the elements and principles of design using oil pastels. Instruction will connect artistic techniques with the beautiful setting of Grounds For Sculpture through technical exercises. Students will create a park landscape as their culminating project. Projects will be completed outdoors, weather permitting. Instructor: Andrea Fiori. $95 Members; $110 non-Members. To register, please call (609) 586-0616.

New Jersey Storytelling Festival Sunday, September 22, 12–6pm Free with park admission Celebrate the art of the spoken word as wildly diverse stories are presented all afternoon on four different stages. Programs geared for adults, families, and general audiences will be performed in different corners of the park and give you music, poetry, humor, and goose bumps you’ll remember for years to come! Picnic lunches will be available at the Peacock Café.

Order yours in advance by calling (609) 586-0616 x 111.

A MAD HATTER’S TEA PARTY at the Peacock Café Saturday, September 14, 4–6pm Step through the looking glass and into a transformed Acer Courtyard as the Peacock Café presents a “Mad” tea party for all ages. Alice, the Red Queen, the March Hare, and his Madness himself will serve you. Savor your own pot of tea and enjoy a delicious assortment of cookies, tarts, finger sandwiches, and other special desserts. Don’t be late for this very important date! Space is limited and reservations are required. $35/person (includes tax and gratuity). For reservations please call (609) 890-6015. Please note: Paid park admission is required for this event.

The 13th Annual EPICUREAN PALETTE Sunday, September 29, 1–4pm

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The premier food and wine event of our region! The Epicurean Palette is a gala celebration of fine food and wine that helps support Grounds For Sculpture exhibitions and educational initiatives. Spend a glorious afternoon strolling the park with friends to sample extraordinary cuisine from 25 of the most talented chefs in the tri-state region as well as refreshments from the very finest of beverage purveyors.

Our Acer Courtyard transforms into a festive beer garden and the silent auction offers must-have art, travel packages, event tickets, jewelry, and more! Make the day even more extraordinary with a VIP ticket to take a private tour of Seward Johnson’s studio; receive priority parking, and much more! Tickets on sale June 14.

MONDAY NIGHT MONOLOGUES Friday, September 20, 8pm As presented to BravoTV, Monday Night Monologues blends storytelling, character portraits, and moments penned by $110 Members; $140 non-Members; VIP $220. For tickets and contemporary and master playwrights – from Woody Allen to additional information call (609) 586-0616 after June 14 or Shakespeare – and brought to life by accomplished actors. These visit www.epicureanpalette.org. “aces” – the monologues professional actors have practiced (and perfected!) – show off their range and talents during those closed-door sessions that the public never sees… until now! $21 Members; $26 non-Members. Ticket includes post wine AW Adult Workshop & cheese reception with the actors. Advanced purchase recommended. family Workshop

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OUTLET DANCE PROJECT Saturday, October 5, 2pm Free with park admission. Rain or shine!

The Outlet Dance Project is a popular annual festival committed to collaboration, community building, interdisciplinary experimentation, and the exploration of the audience/ performer relationship. It provides women choreographers of all dance genres an opportunity to showcase their artistic vision through stage performance, site-specific dance, and film. Join us for this magical journey through Grounds For Sculpture and find a whole new way of experiencing dance!

For more info, visit theoutletdanceproject.blogspot.com.

OKTOBERFEST at the Peacock Café Sunday, October 6, 11am–4pm Button up your lederhosen and polka into the Peacock Café Biergarten as it bustles with um-pah music, a variety of seasonal beers, and a special Oktoberfest grill menu. Café fees apply. Please note: paid park admission is required for this event.

FALL PHOTOWALK Thursday, October 10, 2-5pm Join nationally acclaimed photographer Michael S. Miller of Visions Photographic Workshops for a photowalk around Grounds For Sculpture’s 42 gorgeous acres.

Miller will guide your photographic journey with pointers on composition and perspective and help you hone your photography skills to get the shot you want. A digital point and shoot camera or digital SLR camera is required.

Rain or shine – in case of inclement weather, students will photowalk in our indoor galleries. Instructor Michael S. Miller. $45 Members; $60 non-Members. To register, please call (609) 586-0616.

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9th ANNUAL GUILD FOR EARLY MUSIC Sunday, October 13, 12:30–5:30pm Free with park admission The Guild for Early Music features Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, and Early American music sung and played by our finest regional ensembles and concludes with a “petting zoo” of historical instruments for you to touch and play. This year’s theme, “Journeys,” features a medieval instrument demo, a youth orchestral prelude, and performances on harpsichord, viola da gamba, recorder, harp, flute, Baroque strings, sackbut, cornetto, percussion, and more, and includes themed “Journeys” sculpture tours of the park. Visit Toad Hall Shop & Gallery and The Museum Shop and receive 20% off all regularly priced merchandise. Announced by hosts WWFM – The Classical Network. For more information, please visit www.guildforearlymusic.org.

PAPER QUILLING Saturday, October 19, 1–3pm Bring the whole family to learn the basic skills involved in paper quilling at this fun drop-in workshop. Participants will learn to roll, fold, tuck, and shape small paper elements to create larger sculptural works of art. Instructor: Andrea Fiori.

Park admission required. $5 materials fee per child; please pay at the workshop.

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UNSTRUCTURED PAPER SCULPTURES Saturdays, October 19 and 26, 10am–3pm Create your own organically shaped paper sculpture in this unique workshop. Students will begin by viewing the shapes of several pieces in the park for inspiration before creating loose armatures from wire. The structures will be covered with paper material made in class; as the pulpy material dries, the forms will twist and contract to the armatures. Don’t miss this opportunity to create unpredictable works of art! All skill levels welcome. Instructor: Kathleen Lang Metaxas. $115 Members; $130 non-Members. To register, please call (609) 586-0616.

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THE IRON POUR AT GFS

Saturday, November 2 GFS began with the Johnson Atelier and its foundry pouring molten metals to create sculpture. Led by artists from the Ab0mIn0g International Arts Collective of Trenton, we’re keeping the tradition alive using red-hot iron. You’re not just invited to watch, you’re invited to make your own art.

SCRATCH MOLD WORKSHOP Session ONE: 10am–11:30am optional park tour at 11:45am Session TWO: 12–1:30pm optional park tour at 1:45pm Create your own iron artwork by making a Scratch Mold.

Suitable for beginners and students of any skill level, you’ll scratch unique designs into an 8-inch sand mold which will be cast with molten iron by Ab0mIn0g artists during the afternoon’s demonstration. At the end of the day, take home your one-of-a-kind art. The workshop cost includes park admission the day of the event, all materials needed for the workshop, the casting of your piece in iron, and a tour of GFS following your workshop session. Rain or shine. Advance registration required for the mold workshop. $60 Members; $70 non-Members. To register, please call (609) 586-0616.

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IRON POUR DEMO 2–6pm. Free with park admission Now for the fireworks! Vulcan’s furnace roars, crackles, flames, and sparks with power and excitement! Join us for an iron pour demonstration conducted by a team of master foundry sculptors as they heat 500 pounds of iron until it’s white hot, then pour it into molds made in the Scratch Mold workshop.

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CELLO FURY IN CONCERT Saturday, November 9, 8pm A cello rock powerhouse featuring three cellists and a drummer, Cello Fury’s original music combines the emotive and symphonic sounds of the cello paired with driving beats to create a cinematic, progressive sound. Cellists Simon Cummings, Ben Muñoz, and Nicole Myers unleash raw energy and rhythmic drive in their music and venture past traditional expectations. Band members have performed on radio and television, in rock clubs, concert halls, museums, and music festivals throughout the U.S. and abroad.

For more information on this artist, visit cellofury.com. All tickets: $20; $25 Day of Show. Advance ticket purchase includes park admission and closes 11/8, 6pm.

“HAVE A BALL!” HOLIDAY ORNAMENTS DEMONSTRATION Saturday, November 9, 1pm, 2pm, & 3pm Get ready for the first ever Grounds For Sculpture holiday ornament contest! Get inspired by watching artists Colleen Attara, Kathy Metaxes, and Andrea Santoro craft three unique holiday ornaments. Then roll up your sleeves and see what you can create! Patrons interested in entering our contest can pick up a free ornament kit following the demonstration. To enter the contest, drop off your completed ornaments during regular park hours, November 24 – November 30.

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HANDBLOWN GLASS ORNAMENTS Session One: Saturday, Nov. 16; Session Two: Sunday, Nov. 17, 11am–4pm Back by overwhelming demand! No glassblowing experience needed! Learn the old world craft of using Glaskolben tubes and a torch to make handblown glass ornaments. In this fun and easy class, create 10 glass ornaments perfect for decorations or holiday gifts. Bring a shoebox and packing materials (tissue paper, bubble wrap, etc.) to transport your ornaments home. All other materials provided at workshop. Instructor: Leanne Blevins. $75 Members; $90 non-Members. To register, please call (609) 586-0616.

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LIGHTS ON WEEKEND! Saturday, November 30, 12–6pm & Sunday, December 1, 11am–6pm Kick off the holiday season at Grounds For Sculpture! Join us for two days of merriment just after Thanksgiving. At sundown on Saturday, watch the park twinkle with light.

Stroll its paths as dazzling fairy lights create a world of holiday magic. Make your own unique holiday gift card and box or create a one-of-a-kind holiday snow shaker (similar to a snow globe without the water!). Be there for the award ceremonies of our “Have A Ball!” Contest and warm up with songs of the holidays. Then enjoy a ride on a festive tram. And don’t miss the opportunity to shop for that special someone at Toad Hall Shop & Gallery. On Sunday, view the “Have A Ball!” contest winners, enjoy special brunch selections at the Peacock Café beginning at 11am, and don’t be late for our afternoon Holiday Tea Party from 4-6pm, where you can savor your own little pot of holiday tea while snacking on a delicious selection of cookies, finger sandwiches, and other special delights [reservations required by calling (609) 586-0616 ext. 111].

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Enter GFS’s “Have A Ball!” Contest!

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HOLIDAY TRAM RIDES THROUGH THE TWINKLING PARK Fridays & Saturdays in December, 5–8:30pm Free with park admission Travel through the park in style on our tram specially decorated just for the season. Enjoy holiday melodies while you are driven throughout the merrily transformed landscape. Plus, GFS’s extended evening hours in December mean more time to enjoy the twinkling sights. Drop by the Peacock Café for a warm treat before or after your ride. Happy Holidays! Rides are offered on a first-come, first-served basis and cannot be guaranteed.

BRUNCH at the Peacock Café Sundays in December, 11am–2pm Come join the Peacock Café every Sunday in December for some traditional brunch favorites. Pair your favorite brunch item with one of our made-to-order peppermint hot chocolates or hot buttered rums. Reservations are not required. For more information please call (609) 890-6015.

HOLIDAY TEA PARTY at the Peacock Café Sunday, December 1, 4–6pm Join the Peacock Café for a special tea to celebrate the start of our winter celebrations. Savor your own little pot of holiday tea and a delicious selection of cookies, finger sandwiches, and other special seasonal delights. Space is limited and reservations are required. $35/person (includes tax and gratuity). For reservations please call (609) 890-6015. Please note: Paid park admission is required for this event.

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GRAHAM CRACKER HOUSE WORKSHOP Saturday, December 7, 2–4pm An annual holiday favorite! Participants will make simple houses using graham crackers, icing, candy, cereal, and more.

Take them home for the holidays when you finish! Suitable for all ages (children 6 and younger should have adult assistance).

Instructor: Andrea Santoro. Materials fee of $5 per house; please pay at the workshop. Supplies are limited. First-come, first-served.

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NJ CHAMBER SINGERS present “NOEL THEN… AND NOW” Saturday, December 7, 7pm The holiday season wouldn’t be complete without carols! Join the New Jersey Chamber Singers (NJCS) as they take you through the rich cultural heritage of holiday carols from the traditional to the contemporary. This harmoniously beautiful concert experience seamlessly blends classic and modern carols into an unforgettable evening. All tickets: $20 Adults; $8 Students (K-12) and Seniors (65+); Free for children 5 years and under. Park admission is included with ticket purchase. Advanced purchase recommended.

CROCHET FOR A CAUSE Saturday, December 14, 1–4pm Share the warmth this holiday season by helping crochet a hand-made blanket for Blankie Depot, a volunteer run non-profit organization that provides blankets for NJ children in need at hospitals, cancer treatment facilities, shelters, and other locations. Crochet experience is helpful but not required; instructions will be provided. In addition, participants will be sent home with instructions for making and donating blankets, should they feel inspired to continue. For ages 15 and up (young artists may require adult assistance).

Crochet needles and yarn will be provided. Instructor: Kimberly Charnuska. $10 Members; $15 non-Members. Pre-registration is recommended; please call (609) 586-0616 to reserve your space.

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HOLIDAY COOKIE DECORATING Saturday, December 14, 2–4pm A festive and delicious workshop! We’ll arm you with sugar cookies and fun, sparkly embellishments for decorating. Bring your edible art home to enjoy with your favorite cup of tea or to show off to friends and family! This popular annual favorite sells out quickly so register early! Materials fee applies. Pre-registration is required and can be made by calling (609) 890-6015.

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BOHEME OPERA NJ IN CONCERT Friday, December 13, 7pm Free with park admission In its second annual holiday concert at Grounds For Sculpture, Boheme Opera NJ once again performs in the gorgeous East Gallery. To celebrate Boheme’s 25th Anniversary Season and Giuseppe Verdi’s 200th birthday year, the company will feature popular opera and holiday classics in a free concert hosted by its co-founders, Artistic Director Joseph Pucciatti and Managing Director Sandra Pucciatti.

Dinner is available before the concert at the Peacock Café.

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rat’s restaurant EVENTS

BAYOU CRAWFISH BOIL on the Terrace Friday, July 12, Seatings at 6pm & 8:15pm You gotta try this one! Chef Shane Cash is gonna give us Cajun and Creole all in one night! Fresh Louisiana crawfish, BBQ shrimp ‘n grits, blackened fish, gumbo, grilled Andouille, and all the sides. Don’t forget ice-cold beers, some great lowcountry moonshine cocktails, and music. For reservations and information (609) 584-7800.

BASTILLE DAY BRUNCH Sunday, July 14, 11am – 4pm Join us at Rat’s Restaurant for a special Bastille Day Sunday Champagne Brunch presented in Rat’s beautiful and spacious kitchen featuring a special menu full of traditional Bastille Day foods. For information, pricing and reservations please call (609) 584-7800.

LATIN NIGHT: The Hottest Night of the Year Friday, August 23, Seatings at 6pm & 8:15pm Muy caliente! Muy delicioso! Join in this wildly popular annual fiesta. On this sultry Latin evening, savor hand-crafted Tequila Cocktails and Sangria. Then feast on ceviche, roasted pork, garlic shrimp, and fried yucca. Be sure to save room for Tres Leches cake and crème caramel. The night really heats up when you take salsa lessons in our pavilion at 8PM - then show off your moves from 9PM to midnight with live salsa music. Reservations are strongly encouraged for this evening and can be made by calling (609) 584-7800.

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VINEYARD-STYLE DINNER Presenting the wines from Ferrari-Carano Vineyards and Winery Thursday, September 12, Reception at 6pm; Dinner at 6:30pm Join us as we celebrate the end of summer with this vineyardstyle dinner. Dine under the stars and in the open space of the beautiful Grounds For Sculpture as Chef Shane Cash harkens back to his days in San Francisco and presents a true vineyard dinner paired with wines from Ferrari-Carano, the preeminent producer of exceptional Sonoma wines. Seating for this dinner will be communal style. For information, pricing and reservations please call (609) 584-7800.

ITALIAN WINE DINNER Featuring Marchesi de Frescobaldi Wines of Tuscany Thursday, October 10 Come celebrate 700 years of impeccable wine-making with the Frescobaldi family and the memorable cuisine of Chef Shane Cash as he lets loose his inner “Mario Batali” for an all-out Italian feast of deliciously epic proportions. For information, pricing and reservations please call (609) 584-7800.

COMEDY NIGHT Friday, October 11, 8:30pm Local comic celebrity Helene Angley visits for another night of raucous laughs! With a talented line up of well-seasoned comics who have shined on television and on stages throughout the tri-state area, this is a night of fun for adults only (21+).

Advance tickets (by October 8) $25; $30 at the door. Seating is limited and these shows sell out. Dine à la carte at Rat’s prior to the show and receive 20% off your food bill (beverages not included). Advanced purchase tickets are non-refundable. For reservations please call (609) 584-7800.

MONSTER MASH BALL Friday, October 25, 7pm Ghosts, goblins, witches, bats and rats...lots and lots of rats! This is the best Halloween party around. Get your best costume on and venture into the Grounds For Sculpture East Gallery where you can dine a on the amazing cuisine from Rat’s restaurant, enjoy witchcraft cocktails and dance till the wolves howl. For information, pricing and reservations please call 609-5847800. Due the nature of this event, seating will be communal style.

THANKSGIVING DINNER Thursday, November 28, Seatings at 12pm & 2:30pm We at GFS and Rat’s Restaurant have a lot to be thankful for, and we invite you to share that warmth by having your Thanksgiving dinner here! Bring the whole family or enjoy a quiet afternoon with a special loved one as you feast on a traditional, sumptuous meal prepared by Chef Shane Cash from the harvest of regional growers and farms. For pricing information or to make a reservation, please call (609) 584-7800.

NEW YEAR’S EVE Tuesday, December 31 Fling out the older year and ring in the new with delicious food and wonderful company at Rat’s Restaurant. Dine à la carte or indulge in a special five-course tasting menu created by Chef Shane Cash. Then welcome the New Year with a dance party in the Pavilion complete with a midnight champagne toast!

Reservations required for this exclusive evening and can be made by calling (609) 584-7800.

THE HALLMARK WINE SERIES At Toad Hall Shop & Gallery Fridays, July 19, August 16, September 20, October 18, November 15, December 20 at 5:30pm

Join Alan Hallmark, Rat’s Restaurant’s resident wine expert, on the third Friday of every month as he makes fine wine both approachable and fun during a tasting series sure to please the novice and aficionado alike. Alan’s friendly, relaxed approach to wine makes these highly spirited tastings delightful and informative. All tastings take place at Toad Hall Shop & Gallery, located across the courtyard from Rat’s Restaurant. $10 per person, which will be applied toward your meal should you choose to dine at Rat’s following the tasting. Space is limited. Please call Rat’s Restaurant at (609) 584-7800 to reserve your place.

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photo by michael gAtelli

photo by MK PHOTOGRAPHY

Schedule JULY Single Malt Scotch AUGUST The Wines of Northern Italy SEPTEMBER !Mas Tequila!

OCTOBER Bordeaux NOVEMBER Wine Blending Party with Cam! DECEMBER South Africa

Photo by Monika Broz

FOR your MOST PERFECT party

LOOK NO FURTHER THAN GFS

Photo by Marie Labbancz Carlos Dorrien, The Nine Muses, 1990-1997, granite, 132 x 240 x 360 inches, Courtesy of The Sculpture Foundation, Inc.

Have your cake and eat it, too

Finally, a meeting to look forward to

Your wedding day (or party) needs to be special and memorable for all the right reasons. If the idea of a stuffy ballroom and wall-to-wall carpet brings you down, come see why we’re one of the most highly sought wedding destinations in the region.

Savvy businesses of all sizes choose GFS for corporate retreats, team-building, and planning sessions. Whether you’re coming to work or play, it’s the perfect reward for a job well done.

Imagine morning sessions with a gorgeous view…lunch served on the terrace overlooking the koi pond…a teambuilding “sculpture hunt” to get your staff thinking on their feet and working together…and a closing session to one of the most inspired days you’ve had. All topped off with happy hour on the patio at Rat’s Restaurant, known for its magnificent views and hand-crafted cocktails.

Gorgeous spaces indoors and out. Playful elegance and beauty around every turn. Award-winning caterers. Personal attention to every detail. Oh, and the magnificent art… over 270 works in the outdoor collection and a beautifully manicured landscape, ensuring all your pictures will be perfect.

For a tour of our rental facilities, information about our main and break-out rooms, or to schedule your company event, call us today. (609) 584-7800, opt.2.

Begin planning your dream wedding and call us today. (609) 586-0616, x. 211.

Decisions, Decisions…

Event Locations at GFS

The Main Hall…easily our largest indoor space, studded with art, gorgeous park views and every amenity you need The East Gallery…expansive state-of-the-art space showcasing art and overlooking the “secret hedgerooms” Rat’s Restaurant…brimming with romance, fine furnishings, and exquisite service, a true dining destination Toad Hall Gallery…adjacent to Rat’s Restaurant, this intimate gallery space lends sophistication to every event The Nine Muses…our most popular in-park location for wedding and civil union ceremonies The Acer Courtyard…lovely shaded grove of Japanese maples trees strung with twinkling fairy lights The Gazebo…overlooking the Lotus Pond, with stone terrace and two-story view, all in the heart of the park

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GO GREEN

Receive event guides like this electronically by sending an email to gogreen@groundsforsculpture.org, including the printed code on the back cover of this event guide. You’ll be helping us take a step toward sustainability and be among the first to receive this information which means you’ll have first dibs on programs that always sell out! Please be sure to add gogreen@groundsforsculpture.org to your address book so you get our messages!

GFS ONLINE

GFS is just a click away and there’s lots of ways to stay in touch. Visit us online at www.groundsforsculpture.org. There, you can sign up for our e-newsletter and get regular updates about what’s new and happening at the park. You can also “like” us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, and check out our Pinterest page.

Rob Fisher, Windjammer, 1998, stainless steel, 120 x 192 x 192 inches, Courtesy of The Sculpture Foundation, Inc. Photo by Zach Teris for dmhphotographer.com.

CONNECT WITH US

If you love Grounds For Sculpture, there’s lots of ways to get involved.

And as a not-for-profit organization, each one is incredibly important to our sustainability.

JOIN: Our members receive special discounts on everything from shopping and dining to classes and more, exclusive invitations to exhibition openings, and free admission to the park year-round…just for starters. To become a GFS member or for more information about the many benefits of membership, contact our Director of Membership at (609) 689-1089. We offer corporate memberships too!

Photo by Zach Teris for dmhphotographer.com

VOLUNTEER: Our volunteer program is an enriching and fun way to spend free time. We cherish—and rely on—the invaluable time our volunteers contribute. To volunteer at GFS or for more information about how you can donate your time, contact our Manager of Volunteer Services at (609) 586-0616, x. 247.

DONATE: GFS is a not-for-profit self-sustaining organization that relies on the generosity of those who believe, as we do, that art belongs in the lives of everyone. Please consider making a tax-deductible gift. Whether you make a one-time donation, provide steady and reliable support through a monthly pledge, or are including GFS in your estate planning, your contribution will help us keep the park thriving for years to come. To make a gift or for more information, contact our Director of Development at (609) 586-0616, x. 233.

Corporate sponsorship and memorial opportunities are also available.

Photo by Marisa Rebecca for dmhphotographer.com

Photo by Marisa Rebecca for dmhphotographer.com

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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 and individual donors.

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

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

18 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton NJ 08619 Phone: (609) 586-0616 Email: info@groundsforsculpture.org www.groundsforsculpture.org

GRO U ND S FO R SCU L PTU R E, I N C.