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LETTER FROM THE DIRECTOR
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An Enduring AFFILIATION
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SEPTEMBERS WITH THE SMITHSONIAN
An in-depth look at the longstanding relationship between MOAS and the Smithsonian
Highlights of the inaugural event.
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WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY WITHOUT A TRIPOD
Wildlife photographer & physician, Harry Moulis, shares valuable insight.
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STYLE & SUBSTANCE
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FALL EVENTS CALENDAR
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REFLECTIONS II
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VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION SECTION
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GUILD NEWS
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OVER AND OUT
Chief Curator Cynthia Duvall discusses the relationship between nature and art.
A sneak-peak of Reflections II: Watercolors of Florida 1835-2000, from the Collection of Cici and Hyatt Brown
The Final Space Shuttle
ON THE COVER: Royal Poinciana at Lake Worth, Florida, 1889, Laura WoodwarD, From Reflections II: Watercolors of Florida 1835-2000, from the Collection of Cici and Hyatt Brown
Photos from FLORIDA AND ITS WILDLIFE: Through the Lens of Harry Moulis, MD On exhibit at MOAS September 16 –December 11, 2011 Read advice from Dr. Moulis on how to take your own wildlife photos on page 16!
letter from the director
Dear friends, This issue of the magazine highlights one of our greatest strengths, our volunteers. Throughout the Museum, you see volunteers performing a multitude of tasks for the organization. Volunteering in our gift shop, giving tours, serving on our board, working with our curatorial staff and more – our volunteers provide an invaluable service. I just had the opportunity to attend the Spring Fashion Show and installation of officers for our Museum Guild. Talk about a busy group of volunteers, their fundraising efforts this past year raised $60,000 for the Museum! We are very fortunate in our volunteer pool and we wish we had space in the magazine to highlight each and every one of them. This Fall is going to be busy and
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SCENE OF THE FLORIDA KEYS, GEORGE HARVEY; FROM REFLECTIONS II: Watercolors of Florida 1835 – 2000, from the Collection of Cici and Hyatt Brown
exciting at the Museum of Arts and Sciences. This double issue of Arts and Sciences Magazine highlights all that is happening so you don’t want to miss reading a single page.
"Volunteering in
The kick off to this Fall is our inaugural Septembers with the Smithsonian. Highlighting our designation as a Smithsonian Affiliate, September will include special programming from the Smithsonian culminating September 24th with a performance by the Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra. Make your reservations early for this special performance by calling the Museum now.
tours, serving on
The month of November has so much happening you will want to be sure to add it all to your calendar so
our gift shop, giving our board, working with our curatorial staff and more – our volunteers provide an invaluable service."
Director Letter continued...
MAJOR SPONSORS
2011 BOARD OF TRUSTEES Barbara Coleman, President Cici Brown, Past President Carol Lively Platig, Vice President Ellen O’Shaughnessy, Assistant Vice President Melinda Dawson, Secretary Dr. Kim Klancke, Assistant Secretary Michael Slick, Treasurer Harvey Morse, Assistant Treasurer Chris Lydecker, Trustee Liaison Thomas Zane, St. Augustine Representative Thomas Hart, Legal Advisor Daniel Ambrose Andrew Clark Julie Freidus Dr. Thurman Gillespy, Jr. Patricia Heller-Jackson Janet Jacobs Michele McCarthy Allison Morris Zacharias Jill Warren Diane Welch Linda Williams Amy Workowski Barbara Young HONORARY TRUSTEES Miriam Blickman Anderson Bouchelle (Deceased) J. Hyatt Brown Alys Clancy (Deceased) Tippen Davidson (Deceased) Susan Feibleman Herbert Kerman Chapman Root (Deceased) Jan Thompson (Deceased)
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you don’t miss anything. It starts with the Halifax Art Festival which is a fundraiser for our Guild, moves to a special invitation for Museum members to attend the largest science conference ever held in our area, and finishes with the longawaited opening of Reflections II: Watercolors of Florida 1835 – 2000, from the Collection of Cici and Hyatt Brown, on November 13th. The Guild will also hold their Festival of Trees in November which will include a gala and teddy bear tea. You also will want to mark December 4th on your calendar and be with us at the Museum’s Annual Dinner. This is always a nice event and board member Carol Platig has provided more information about the evening in this magazine. As we move in to the last quarter of this year, we want to take this time to say thank you to each of our members for your support this past year. Your attendance at events, your donations and sponsorships have helped us to meet our mission of inspiring, cultivating curiosity, and promoting lifelong learning in art, science, and history. We hope we can count on your continued support in these tough economic times.
REPRESENTATIVES Museum Guild Dr. Kay Brawley, President Junior League Jennifer Wagner Cuban Foundation Tere Batista Root Foundation John Root
Deborah B. Allen Interim ExecUtive Director
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ABOUT THE MUSEUM OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
Interim Executive Director
DEBORAH B. ALLEN Administration Staff PATTIE PARDEE, Administrative Assistant to the Executive Director RENE BELL ADAMS, Communications Director Eric Goire, Operations Director SHERMAN COLEMAN, Finance Associate STACY MARTORELLA, Membership and Volunteer Coordinator Israel Taylor, Physical Plant Assistant Marge Sigerson, Librarian Patricia Nikolla, Visitor Services Coordinator JENNIFER GILL, Visitor Services ROBERT WOHLRAB, Security and Visitor Services MARK HART, Chief of Security TOM GRAY, Security BILL JACKSON, Security LEONARD MOORE, Security KURT PAVLYAK, Security Dominick Ustica, Security ROY SHAFFER, JR., Coordinator - Dow Museum of Historic Houses Curatorial Staff Cynthia Duval, Chief Curator and Curator of Decorative Arts and Gary R. Libby Curator of Art J. ”Zach” Zacharias, Senior Curator of Education and Curator of History Luis Zengotita, Science and Education Associate Seth Mayo, Curator of Astronomy Eric Mauk, Collections Manager and Registrar Bonnie Jones, Conservator - Paintings Ed Van Hoose, Conservator - Furniture Executive Director Emeritus GARY R. LIBBY
Editor RENE BELL ADAMS Contributing Writers RENE BELL ADAMS Cynthia Duval JOANNE EATON-MORRISS Stacy Martorella Seth Mayo J. ”Zach” Zacharias Art Director NIKKI Mastando, MASTANDO MEDIA
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The Renaissance Society encapsulates the Museum’s mission to inspire, cultivate curiosity and promote lifelong learning in art, science and history. Membership at this level helps foster the growth of the Museum while contributing to the cultural rebirth of the arts and education in our community. A portion of each membership goes to the endowment fund created to sustain MOAS for the future. Renaissance Society members enjoy additional Museum membership benefits including special exhibition previews, gala event opportunities and VIP receptions for exhibit openings. Please consider joining this special group of patrons committed to the arts and education. The esteemed Medici Lifetime Members have pledged their support for the Museum of Arts and Sciences with a membership commitment of $10,000. This level of membership support is prominently displayed in the Museum for posterity and is recognized each year in the Annual Report and Arts & Sciences Magazine. We invite you to consider this important opportunity to invest in the cultural cornerstone of our community. For further information contact Stacy Martorella, Membership Coordinator, 386.255.0285 or smartorella@moas.org 8 ARTS & SCIENCES MAGAZINE
Become a Member of the Museum of Arts & Sciences Today! FAMILY, SENIOR*, STUDENT & INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS: Free unlimited admission to MOAS Invitations to major exhibition preview receptions 10% discount in the Museum store Free or reduced admission to selected lectures, concerts, and classes for children & adults, including our popular summer camp program Two complimentary guest passes per year Subscription to the quarterly Arts & Sciences magazine Free admission to the Dow Museum of Historic Houses in St. Augustine and Gamble Place in Port Orange Reciprocal privileges with 300 museums and science centers Free admission to the MOAS planetarium, Children's Museum and 90-acre nature preserve Opportunity to join as a Smithsonian Affiliate member FAMILY PLUS MEMBERSHIP Family Plus members enjoy all the benefits of a regular membership plus... Free unlimited admission to the Museum and Planetarium for up to FOUR adults and all children living in the same household Reciprocal privileges with 600 museums and science centers FRIEND OF MOAS Friend of MOAS members enjoy all the benefits of a Family Plus membership plus... 15% discount in the Museum store RENAISSANCE SOCIETY MEMBERSHIP Renaissance Society Membership helps foster the growth of the Museum while contributing to the cultural rebirth of our community. Members enjoy ALL the benefits of general membership PLUS Reciprocal privileges to the North American Museum Program (NARM), approximately 300 participants Additional guest passes determined by level VIP Preview of all membership events Recognition in Arts & Sciences magazine *Senior Membership available for person(s) 65 years of age or older.
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The Smithsonian and the Museum of Arts & Sciences: An Enduring Affiliation
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hortly after Florida was admitted into the Union in 1845, the Smithsonian, in the following year, was established in Washington, D.C. Our histories have been entwined ever since. Charged with the mission of increasing and diffusing knowledge, as articulated in the will of British scientist James Smithson, the Institution’s leadership saw Florida, early on, as a land of scientific promise. In the midnineteenth century much of Florida remained a mystery: its landscapes and flora, its first occupants and indigenous populations, and its unusual weather patterns. Beginning in 1853, weather watchers from Florida, including an S.N. Chamberlain of Daytona, sent daily observations to the Smithsonian via telegraph, helping to create what would eventually become the National Weather Service. Before the end of the century, Smithsonian scientists would explore countless locations along Florida’s beaches, keys, everglades, estuaries, and archaeological sites. As the Smithsonian grew into the world’s largest museum and research complex, so did our collections from Florida. Today, walking through any of the Smithsonian’s 18 museums, one might encounter Florida through natural history specimens, tribal collections, paintings, and artifacts
By: Harold A. Closter Director, Smithsonian Affiliations
of spaceflight. Even President Harry Truman’s Hawaiian shirt, popularized during his Key West vacation days, has an honored place in our exhibits. As the twentieth century drew to a close, the Smithsonian launched the Affiliations program, a new way of responding to the needs and interests of audiences and museums across the country by addressing the vast majority of Americans unable to join fellow tourists on pilgrimages to the National Mall. What better way to reach more people in more communities than by partnering with local museums in order to share our collections and our expertise? Now in its 15th year, the Smithsonian Affiliations program has exceeded the expectations of our founders by building a network of more than 160 Smithsonian Affiliate museums in 39 states, as well as Puerto Rico, Panama and the District of Columbia, where we have placed more than 8,000 objects and national treasures on display. The Museum of Arts and Sciences, one of our earliest Affiliates, has also been one of our most productive ones. Well recognized for its outstanding art collections and natural history displays, including the famous “Giant Sloth” studied by Smithsonian paleontologist Mark Ray in the 1970s, and guided by a deep commitment to education and public access, MOAS has been a natural partner for collaboration.
Since 2002, MOAS has been the host for a wide range of Smithsonian exhibitions, workshops, lectures and public programs. Wade in the Water: African American Sacred Music Traditions, the first Smithsonian exhibition to visit MOAS, offered an in-depth look at the history and evolution of spiritual and gospel music, and their broad impact on American society. Ensuing exhibitions reflected the common interests of MOAS and the Smithsonian in the field of decorative arts: The Smithsonian’s American Gemstone Jewelry Collection (2002-2003); Magic, Myth and Minerals: Chinese Jades from the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery (20032004); and Objects of Desire: Jeweled Treasures from the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History (2006-2007). These exhibitions were often accompanied by leading Smithsonian experts who gave public talks and signed books, one of the more memorable being Smithsonian Under Secretary Richard Kurin, author of Hope Diamond: The Legendary History of a Cursed Gem. We owe much to MOAS Chief Curator Cynthia Duval who conceived the Objects of Desire exhibition in her previous position as Chief Curator at the Florida International Museum in St. Petersburg. Cynthia’s keen eye landed on rarely seen items from the vaults of the Smithsonian that evoked the various ways in which skilled craftspeople transform natural and
man-made materials into memorable and unquestioningly “desirable” treasures. These included ivory camels with ruby-studded saddles, a lifesized turtle carved from a solid jade block, and a corn cob made with pearl “kernels” juxtaposed with examples, from the MOAS collection, of the materials’ natural state. A cellular phone covered in precious stones and a sardine tin complete with beautiful fish crafted with 55 cut diamonds – items donated to the Smithsonian by San Francisco jeweler Sidney Mobell – were among the highlights of the exhibition, which went on to visit other Smithsonian Affiliates in Louisiana, Illinois and Kentucky. Though not a Smithsonian exhibition, Reflections: Painting of Florida 18651965 from the Collection of Cici and Hyatt Brown opened the doors to a new and successful collaboration between MOAS and the Smithsonian. In 1971, the Smithsonian established a
Sardine tin complete with beautiful fish crafted with 55 cut diamonds – donated to the Smithsonian by San Francisco jeweler Sidney Mobell.
About Smithsonian Affiliations The Smithsonian's unparalleled collections, scholarship, and exhibitions document the world in all of its beauty, diversity, and complexity. The mission of Smithsonian Affiliations is to share these resources with Americans in their own communities by developing collaborative partnerships with museums, cultural and educational organizations. Together, we bring the Smithsonian, in all of its breadth and scope, to local communities and create lasting experiences that broaden perspectives on science, history, world cultures and the arts.
"In our cultural ecosystems, museums are as complex as anything found in nature, always requiring constant nurturing in order to maintain the delicate but necessary balance between scholarship, collections care, visual aesthetics, and audience appeal." scientific outpost at Ft. Pierce, about 150 miles south of Daytona Beach, to study Florida’s marine biodiversity and complex coastal ecosystems. In an unusual marriage of science and art, Dr. Valerie Paul, director of the Smithsonian Marine Station, visited MOAS in 2010, to share her insights on the evidence of Florida’s changing ecology as documented in the remarkable collection assembled by the Browns. This popular presentation earned Dr. Paul a return visit in 2011. Collaboration on this project between Cynthia and longtime colleague David Swoyer former Chief Curator and Gary R. Libby Curator
of Art at MOAS, was instrumental in the successful exhibition of these treasures in Daytona Beach, the first stage of the popular and successful national tour. Collaborations are somewhat like Florida’s landscape: sometimes hidden, sometimes out in the open, sometimes bearing life growing quietly in the shade, and sometimes bursting out in full glory. We are fortunate to have partners at MOAS, staff and leadership alike, who understand that the path through this landscape varies with each effort. In our cultural ecosystems, museums
are as complex as anything found in nature, always requiring constant nurturing in order to maintain the delicate but necessary balance between scholarship, collections care, visual aesthetics, and audience appeal. We are grateful that MOAS is a community of nurturers, and look forward to the many ways that our affiliate partnership, actually begun with the people of Florida in 1853, will find continued expression in the years ahead.
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SEPTEMBERS WITH THE SMITHSONIAN Since 2000, the Museum of Arts & Sciences in Daytona Beach, Florida, has been an official Smithsonian Institution Affiliate. Throughout September, MOAS is hosting a range of Smithsonian offerings, including speakers and programming as well as the Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra, all in conjunction with the nationwide Smithsonian Magazine Museum Day* on September 24. In addition to the performances, Stetson University is hosting the Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra (SJMO) for student workshops during the day on Saturday, September 24. Septembers with the Smithsonian is proudly sponsored by Mercedes-Benz of Daytona Beach. Deborah B. Allen, Interim Director of the Museum of Arts & Sciences, is especially proud to welcome this program to the Museum. “This September is an opportunity for the Museum to highlight our relationship with the Smithsonian. It’s especially important to be able to bring such a noteworthy and incredible group of musicians and speakers here for our community.” The mission of the Smithsonian Affiliations program is to share its vast resources with communities through collaborative partnerships with museums, cultural and educational organizations. Local communities are thereby able to create lasting experiences, broadening perspectives on science, history, world cultures and the arts. Specifically, Smithsonian Affiliation brings unique and rare opportunities to MOAS and its members, sponsors and guests including programming, objects, art, collections and educational and travel opportunities.
September 10
Medicines from the Sea – from 2-3:30pm, join Director of the Smithsonian Marine Station, (Ft. Pierce, FL) Dr. Valerie J. Paul, as she presents research findings from the sea. Dr. Paul’s team, through isolation and characterization of natural products from Florida’s marine life, has found compounds never previously found in nature. Through collaborations with medicinal chemists, this team of researchers is focussed on investigating the beneficial uses of these compounds for treatment of human diseases such as cancer and bacterial infections.
September 23 and 24
The Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra will perform a two-hour concert on Saturday, September 24, from 7-9pm – tickets are $35 for Museum members/$40 for non-members. Seating is limited, so call 386.255.0285 today for reservations. In addition, SMJO will be playing for a private audience of sponsors and guests on Friday, September 23. Sponsors will be able to dine with the musicians. For more information on sponsoring events or musicians, please contact Rene Bell Adams, Director of Communications - rbadams@moas.org.
Visitors wishing to receive two free tickets* to Museum Day, September 24 may do so by filling out the information at www.smithsonianmag.com/museumday/ticket *Free admission ticket on Smithsonian Magazine Museum Day (September 24, 2011) does not include Jazz concert admission to Smithsonian Masterworks Orchestra Concert. 14 ARTS & SCIENCES MAGAZINE
"With wildlife photography, a key goal is to make sure the animal’s eye is sharp; if a paw, wing or tail is blurry or out of focus, that’s not as critical as if the eye isn’t sharp." 16 ARTS & SCIENCES MAGAZINE
Yellow-Crowned Night Heron
Wildlife Photography without a tripod By: Harry Moulis, MD Dr. Harry Moulis’ love for photography began during high school, where his instructor stressed principles such as lighting, shadows, and composition. A gastroenterologist, he photographs internal anatomy and pathology regularly. His passion is outdoor photography - nature, animals, landscapes. Most photos are snapped via kayak or a canoe. His work has been included in Audubon’s Florida Naturalist magazine and, excitingly, one of his images was selected to be included in the 2012 Audubon Magazine Photography Awards Calendar. Below, he shares some wisdom to help you on your mission to photograph wildlife tripod-free. If you’re paddling (a canoe or kayak,) boating, hiking or climbing, a tripod may not be useful or may not be easy to haul. What can you do then? Well, with a good quality camera, you’ll need a good quality lens. Many companies make good lenses, some of which have built-in vibration diminishing mechanisms. You’ll want to set the camera’s ISO to its lowest number (200, 100 or 50) The lower the ISO, the less grainy the image will be. Newer, high-end cameras allow sharper images at higher ISO’s than cameras with older technology. Also, use your camera’s highest image-recording quality setting. Next, you should get as close to your subject as possible; you’ll definitely get a sharper photo if you’re six feet from your subject than if you’re forty feet away. Also, take lots of shots; the more you take, the higher the likelihood of getting at least one sharp one. It’s best to use your camera’s continuous shooting mode, as well. With digital cameras now, there’s no “wasted film.” Any poor quality images can be deleted and the worst that can happen is that you’ll end up with several excellent images.
or upwind and let the current or breeze slowly push you toward your objective, while photographing along the way. If hiking, approach low and slowly; try not to look threatening. Be cautious, too; some wildlife can be dangerous and shouldn’t be approached too closely at any speed. Try to keep your camera in one position (preferably braced against your forehead and not out in front of you, watching through the LCD monitor.) Avoid sudden movements/ noises. While doing all this, you’ll need to be aware of your lighting position yourself between the sun and the critter as best possible. You may experiment with side lighting, back lighting, silhouetting as you feel more comfortable. Pay attention to the background; it shouldn’t distract from the subject. O.K., now you’ve got a pretty good shot staring at you from your computer monitor. What can you do to tweak it even more?
Additional sharpening can be performed on the computer with postprocessing software techniques. I use these latter techniques only minimally. I’ve learned from my photography teacher junior year of high school that a good photograDr. Harry Moulis pher “takes a picture and prints the picture” without having to resort to (then) darkroom tricks With wildlife photography, a key goal is to make sure the or (now) computer manipulation. animal’s eye is sharp; if a paw, wing or tail is blurry or out of focus, that’s not as critical as if the eye isn’t sharp. I choose Finally, have your images printed on a quality printer. an aperture to get as much of a subject in focus as possible You may get good prints from a professional quality home while keeping the background somewhat soft. printer or use a professional printing company. My prints are made by Burrel Imaging in Crown Point, IN (burrellcoAs far as finding and approaching wildlife, there are lourimaging.com.) several tricks. First, you’ll need to know a bit about the habits of your subject: its favorite terrain, feeding habits, If you’re new to photography, take a class to learn the banesting and mating habits and locations. sics of composition, lighting, framing, lines/angles, shadows, shutter speed, and aperture. Once you’ve mastered So, a little research ahead of time can be quite beneficial. these, get out there and shoot. It’s a wonderful world with Next, approach slowly. In a boat (preferably without a molots of wildlife to see and images to capture. Learn more tor, to minimize noise) try to position yourself upstream www.photosbythedoc.com
curator commentary
STYLE & SUBSTANCE
THE MOAS COLLECTIONS CONNECTIONS AND CONNOISSEURSHIP
By: Cynthia Duval, Chief Curator
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he recent opening of the Helene B. Roberson Visible Storage Building with its six thousand art objects juxtaposed in orderly rows, together with the reinstallation of our giant ground sloth in the adjoining gallery brings new focus to the breadth and excellence of the MOAS collections. Those who are drawn to the museum for its galleries of art may not be fully aware of the thousands of rare fossils and shells on display and in storage in the Natural History Department; natural historians may fail to be drawn by the romance and complexity of the art, but these diverse and richly evocative products are in reality as one, forming the sum of mankind’s discoveries, endeavors and creativity. Our giant ground sloth recalls others that once roamed lush Cuban landscapes, as seen in Morey’s Symphony in Green. American seascapes such as Moran’s Autumn Evening which
Horse Shoe Crab is a living fossil dating back 300 million years. Its scientific name is Limulus pholyphemus.
portrays the great profundity of the sea connects us to the creatures of the deep. Newly installed in the West Wing Gallery is a gigantic Megalodon jaw with its double rows of glinting, pointed teeth, perhaps once circling the coast of Florida. Nearby, installed in cases mounted to the wall is a bronze-colored turtle shell alongside intricate corals and rare shells of mysterious perfection including an exotic Caribbean Queen Conch specimen. Within the Cuban Museum Gallery a late 17th/early 18th century vargueno (a cheston-stand of many compact drawers) boasts glowing tortoise shell as ornament. A Napoleon officer’s sword in the Marzullo Gallery boasts a handgrip overlaid with pure mother-of-pearl, from the inner layer of a mollusk shell. Within pull-out drawers in the Windowsin-the-Forest Building reached by a nature stroll along the Dr. Kim Klancke, M.D., and Marsha Klancke Boardwalk is a mature and differentiated insect collection on loan from Volusia County. We dream of the additional wonderment of a butterfly garden to enhance our sensory natural history experience. Natural treasures of the air and sea lead us to treasures from the land; great English oaks and American maples, East Indian satinwoods, mahoganies from Cuba and Honduras, teak from the Orient and pine from both sides of the Atlantic. These woods are well represented in the collection: sometimes carved and gilded as in the Querelle Classical Eagle Mirror, and in the Tulip and Aster Chest, or seen in full glowing beauty in the lovely mahogany High Chest; all within the Dow Gallery of American Art. The mirror was gifted to the Museum by Anderson C. Bouchelle; the chest and mahogany high chest are two of the very many historic items received by the Museum from Mary Mohan and Kenneth Worcester Dow. Also, from the earth comes white clay (porcelana), seen in the Museum’s many important pottery and porcelain art objects as well as silver mined from the earth and transformed into beauteous tableware. There are mirrors of mercury-backed glass; marble portrait heads, bronzes of copper and lead, malachite bowls and textiles of many cultures. Linen forms the canvas that acts as support and inspiration to the hundreds of artists represented at MOAS. Colors of paint come from, for example, ground lapis lazuli, bone ash (bone white), and a dark red, resinous substance subtracted from the fruit of the rattan palm. Ochres, siennas and umbers were extracted from sedimentary 20 ARTS & SCIENCES MAGAZINE
Vargueno, Cuban Foundation Museum
deposits of the earth’s crusts. A wide range of such natural pigments can be studied in any-or all the MOAS historic paintings. Paper, once made from silk but from the mid--nineteenth century of wood pulp (heralding the commencement of the “save-the-trees” movement), is the support of inks, (made from mashed cobwebs or soot mixed with water in early days), as well as gentle watercolors (pigment ground in water-soluble gums). View the Napoleonic watercolors and hand-tinted maps in the Museum’s West Wing exhibition areas. Early glues to join torn paper were made of boiled fish-skins or the glutinous jello-like substance achieved by boiling fish heads and bones. Artworks are not exact images of nature, but rather observations of the sense of order in nature. All are tied to the scientific Renaissance observations of perspective and atmospheric perspective. This changed the Western World’s perception of artistic expression, forever linking it to the
outer world of infinite space: the skies and great beyond. Explored through our planetarium, we realize more and more how the earth, the waters beneath the earth and the skies above are the foundation for all creativity. And last, but certainly not least, look to nature in the raw as shown in the wonderfully naïve yet totally sophisticated African artifacts in the Museum on view in the Gillespy Gallery. Made by isolated peoples who lived in nature yet could not understand it, their representative creations speak, call and yes even in some cases smell of the natural habitat from whence they originate.
Night of the
Paranormal October 28rd 5:00 - 9:00 p.m. Featuring:
Florida’s Master of the Weird, Charlie Carlson UFOs, Cryptozoology, Palm Readers, Spook HuntersPsychics, Mediums, Tarot Card Readers, and other vendors of the Strange and Unusual Plus, join us for
Laser Fright Night in theand Planetarium speakers throughout the night!
$7/Members $10/Non-Members Visit moas.org for more info or call the Museum at 386.255.0285
fall/winter exhibits September, 2011
SMITHSONIAN
Masterworks Orchestra David Baker, Artistic and Musical Director
“Culturally important . . . spectacular musically.” _The New York Times
Smithsonian Institution National Museum of American History Behring Center
DECEMBER JANUARY FEBRUARY
GREEK AND RUSSIAN ICONS From the MOAS Collections Together with ILLUMINATED MEDIEVAL AND RENAISSANCE MANUSCRIPTS From the Collection of Ronald R. McCarty December 15, 2011 – March 18, 2012
NOVEMBER
THE
OCTOBER
Since 2001, MOAS has been a proud Smithsonian Institution Affiliate. Join us for Dr. Valerie Paul’s Medicines from the Sea presentation on September 10th; Smithsonian Magazine Museum Day and a performance of the Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra (SJMO), both on September 24th.
SEPTEMBER
Septembers with the Smithsonian
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FLORIDA AND ITS WILDLIFE: Through the Lens of Harry Moulis, MD
September 16 –December 11, 2011
The rare photographic talents of this fine member of Daytona’s medical community should not surprise us; for Harry Moulis is well known as a true Renaissance man: intellectually curious, a lover and seeker of truth in nature, and a collector of the unusual and extraordinary.
REFLECTIONS II: Watercolors of Florida 1835 - 2000, from the Collection of Cici and Hyatt Brown November 13, 2011 – March 25, 2012
The most comprehensive and prestigious collection of Florida Watercolors opens at MOAS this fall. Featured artists include John James Audubon, Winslow Homer, Doris Lee, Reginald Marsh, Thomas Moran, Jane Peterson, Ogden Minton Pleissner, Anthony Thieme, Laura Woodward and Andrew Wyeth. The exhibition, as well as the accompanying definitive volume of the same name, presents a broad, fullcolor survey of watercolors of Florida in all styles, cataloging 168 years by the most significant artists working in Florida – and includes examples within Realism, Impressionism, Post-Impressionism, Ashcan, Regionalism, Modernism and varieties of Abstraction.
FALL/WINTER PROGAMS ADULT PROGRAMMING
august August 18 1:30pm-2:30pm Meet Me in the Gallery: The Decorative Arts of Cuba Chief Curator Cynthia Duval will discuss the unique decorative arts that were produced in Cuba from colonial times up to the Cuban Revolution in 1959. Free for members or with paid admission August 31 1:00pm-2:30pm Film and Discussion with the Curators: Africa and Picasso - The Art of Africa Discover how art is really used in Central Africa and learn how different themes make up what we call West African art. Most of these abstract objects are Utilitarian and based on the human figure. Learn how Picasso, Matisse, Gauguin and others were heavily influenced by African objects filtering into Europe at the turn of the century. A 47 minute film followed by a discussion with the curators. Free for members or with paid admission
september September 10 2:00pm-3:30pm Medicines from the Sea with Director of the Smithsonian Marine Station, (Ft. Pierce, FL) Dr. Valerie J. Paul. Dr. Paul’s team, through isolation and characterization of natural products from Florida’s marine life, has found compounds never previously found in nature. Through collaborations with medicinal chemists, this team of researchers are focused on investigating the beneficial uses of these compounds for treatment of human diseases such as cancer and bacterial infections. Free for members or with paid admission September 13 2:00pm-3:00pm Coffee, Chocolates and Collections: The Root Museum with John Root Join John Root as he takes you on a journey through his family’s collection of Americana. Enjoy family stories and
insights from John’s unique perspective. Free for members or with paid admission September 15 1:30pm-2:30pm Meet Me in the Gallery: Shulte Gallery of Chinese Art - Chinese Porcelain Chief Curator Cynthia Duval will discuss the origins of Chinese porcelain and how this unique form of pottery found its way around the world. Free for members or with paid admission September 28 1:00-2:30pm Film and Discussion with the Curators: The Life of Audubon Discover the life and art of John James Audubon, America's first heroic naturalist and master artist. Learn how he developed his own method for drawing birds and join us for a discussion for this sometimes controversial ornithologist. A 29 minute film followed by a discussion with the curators. Free for members or with paid admission September 30 4:00pm-5:00pm Presentation: The End of An Era: The Space Shuttle with Curator of Astronomy Seth Mayo For the past 30 years, the Space Shuttle has rocketed into space from Cape Canaveral, exploring the heavens. Join Curator of Astronomy, Seth Mayo, in the auditorium as he takes you through the storied journey of the Shuttle Program as it comes to an end. Free for members or with paid admission
october October 4, 2011 1:00pm-2:30pm Coffee, Chocolates and Collections: Florida and Its Wildlife: Through the Lens of Harry Moulis, M.D. Free for members or with paid admission October 11, 2011 2:00pm-3:30pm Gallery Tour: The Giant Ground Sloth, With Senior Curator of Education and Florida Naturalist, James "Zach" Zacharias Free for members or with paid admission October 19, 2011 1:30pm-2:30pm Meet Me in the Gallery - Africa: African Life and Ritual with Monique Reed,
Masters Degree Candidate of NonWestern Art from the University of Florida Free for members or with paid admission October 28, 2011 5pm-10pm Tenth Annual Night of the Paranormal with “Master of the Weird,” Charlie Carlson Enjoy presentations on ghosts, UFO's, cryptozoology, palm readers, psychics, spook hunters, tarot card readers and much more! 5pm Doors Open - Enjoy Vendors and Exhibits 6pm Scott Marlowe, Pangaea Institute - The Yeti 7pm Denise Stoner, Chief Investigator for MUFON (Mutual UFO Network) 8pm George Lopez, Port Orange Paranormal Society 9pm Vendors 5pm-9pm Laser Fright Night in the Planetarium (Continuous) $7.00 for members and $10.00 for non members
november November 1, 2011 1:00pm-2:00pm Docent's Choice Gallery Tour: Kim A. Klancke, M.D., and Marsha L. Klancke Environmental Education Complex Dr. Marvin Lewis, Tuscawilla Hydric Hammock Specialist Free for members or with paid admission November 3, 2011 4:00pm - 4:45pm Presentation: The International Space Station with Curator of Astronomy Seth Mayo With unprecedented collaboration from around the world and more than 10 years in the making, the International Space Station is now the most sophisticated piece of technology ever built by mankind. Explore the arduous journey it took to build this magnificent orbiting laboratory and the exciting future it holds. Free for members or with paid admission
November 8, 2011 2:00pm-3:30pm Coffee, Chocolates and Collections: Bioscapes with Luis Zengotita, MOAS Science and Education Specialist Free for members or with paid admission November 13, 2011 2:00pm-3:30pm Watercolors in Florida: From the Naturalists to the Tourists with Theodore E. Stebbins, Jr. Curator of American Art at Harvard University Fogg Museum Free for members or with paid admission November 17, 2011 2:00pm-3:00pm Presentation: Reflections II, Watercolors of Florida 1835-2000, from the Collection of Cici and Hyatt Brown With Gary R. Libby, MOAS Director Emeritus. Free for members or with paid admission
december December 6, 2011 2:00pm-3:00pm Presentation: Reflections II: Watercolors of Florida 1835-2000, from the Collection of Cici and Hyatt Brown With Gary R. Libby, MOAS Director Emeritus. Free for members or with paid admission December 15, 2011 2:00pm-3:30pm Coffee, Chocolates and Curators: Greek and Russian Icons With Icon Specialist Jason Caros, Social Studies Specialist at Volusia County Schools Free for members or with paid admission December 20, 2011 1:00pm-2:30pm Curator's Christmas Tour of the MOAS Collections With Chief Curator and Curator of Decorative Arts, Cynthia Duval and
Senior Curator of Education and Florida Historian and Naturalist, James "Zach" Zacharias. Tour includes - The Bouchelle Gallery for International Decorative Arts and Helene B. Roberson Visible Storage Building; Dow Gallery of American Art; The Giant Ground Sloth Free for members or with paid admission December 22, 2011 2:00pm-3:30pm Curator's Choice Tour: Reflections II: Watercolors of Florida 1835-2000, from the Collection of Cici and Hyatt Brown With Chief Curator and Curator of Decorative Arts Cynthia Duval. Free for members or with paid admission
January 17, 2012 1:00pm-2:30pm Curator's Choice Tour: Welcome 2012 Special Collections With Chief Curator and Curator of Decorative Arts, Cynthia Duval and Senior Curator of Education and Florida Historian and Naturalist, James "Zach" Zacharias. Tour includes: The Root Family Museum; The Cuban Museum; and John James Audubon: Birds of America Free for members or with paid admission January 19, 2012 1:30pm-2:30pm Presentation: Reflections II: Watercolors of Florida 1835-2000, from the Collection of Cici and Hyatt Brown With Gary R. Libby, MOAS Director Emeritus. Free for members or with paid admission
january
february
January 3, 2012 1:00pm-2:00pm Docent's Choice Tour: Reflections II, Watercolors of Florida 1835-2000, from the Collection of Cici and Hyatt Brown Docents share their expertise with the community. Free for members or with paid admission
February 7, 2012 1:00pm-2:00pm Docent's Choice Gallery Tour: Reflections II: Watercolors of Florida 1835-2000, from the Collection of Cici and Hyatt Brown With Art Historian Thomas (Tom) Davis Free for members or with paid admission
January 7, 2012 2:00pm-3:00pm Illuminated Medieval and Renaissance Manuscripts With the Collector Ronald R. McCarty, Senior Curator and Keeper of the Ca' d' Zan Historic Mansion, The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, Sarasota Free for members or with paid admission January 10, 2012 2:00pm-3:30pm Coffee, Chocolates and Collections: Reflections II, Watercolors of Florida 1835-2000, from the Collection of Cici and Hyatt Brown With Senior Curator of Education and Florida Historian and Naturalist, James "Zach" Zacharias. Free for members or with paid admission
February 14, 2012 2:00pm-3:30pm Coffee, Chocolates and Collections: Courtship and Love within the MOAS Collections With Chief Curator and Curator of Decorative Arts, Cynthia Duval and Senior Curator of Education, James "Zach" Zacharias. Free for members or with paid admission
march March 6, 2012 1:00pm-2:00pm Docent's Choice Tour: Reflections II, Watercolors of Florida 1835-2000, from the Collection of Cici and Hyatt Brown With Clayton Ferrera, Director of Education, Oakland Nature Preserve (Florida Naturalist) Free for members or with paid admission
CHILDREN'S PROGRAMMING
september September 10 1:00pm-3:00pm Saturday Family Art Class “Wildlife at Gamble Place,” peaceful paintings from nature $5.00 for members $8.00 for non-members
october October 6 1:30pm-3:30pm Neils Bohr Ages 7-13 Neils Bohr made fundamental contributions to understanding atomic structure. In our class, we will learn about atoms and how they interact. $10.00 for members $15.00 for nonmembers October 11 1:30pm-3:00pm Patterns in the World Ages 4-6 Preschool Observe your surroundings and find repeating shapes and patterns. $10.00 for members $15.00 for nonmembers October 13 1:30pm-3:30pm Antoine Laurent Lavoisier Ages 7-13 We will learn about his many contributions to science, such as discovering and naming oxygen and hydrogen; He also helped form the metric system. $10.00 for members $15.00 for nonmembers October 15 1:00pm-3:00pm Saturday Family Art Class - "History of the Orange Grove,” create a still life of oranges using watercolors $5.00 for members $8.00 for nonmembers
October 18 1:30pm-3:00pm Stress Test Ages 4-6 Preschool Design and construct objects and then test how long they remain intact under stress. $10.00 for members $15.00 for nonmembers October 20 1:30pm- 3:30pm Nicolaus Copernicus Ages 7-13 Nicolaus Copernicus was the first to discover our solar system is suncentered. Learn about the man and his many contributions to our world. $10.00 for members $15.00 for nonmembers October 25 1:30pm-3:00pm Egg Drop Ages 4-6 Preschool Eggs+gravity=splat! Let’s try to invent and create contraptions that alter the equation. $10.00 for members $15.00 for nonmembers October 27 1:30pm-3:30pm Egg Drop Ages 7-13 Eggs+gravity=splat! Let’s try to invent and create contraptions that alter the equation. $10.00 for members $15.00 for nonmembers
november November 3 1:30pm-3:30pm Marie Curie Ages 7-13 Madame Curie was a physicist/ chemist famous for pioneering research on radioactivity. $10.00 for members $15.00 for nonmembers November 8 African Art Ages 4-6 Preschool MOAS has reinstalled its African
collection – we will learn more about the art and culture of the continent $10.00 for members $15.00 for nonmembers November 10 1:30pm-3:30pm Nikola Tesla Ages 7-13 Nikola Tesla contributed to the birth of commercial electricity. He is best known for his many revolutionary developments in the field of electromagnetism. $10.00 for members $15.00 for non-members November 12 1:00pm-1:30pm Child Night Sky Tour ALL AGES: MOAS Family Event Explore the night sky through a junior astronomer. Free for members or with paid admission November 12 1:00pm-3:00pm Saturday Family Art Class - "Florida Gators,” alligator images $5.00 for members $8.00 for non-members November 15 1:30pm-3:00pm Legos® Ages 4-6 Preschool Discover the history of Legos. $10.00 for members $15.00 for non-members November 17 1:30pm-3:30pm Jane Goodall Ages 7-13 Jane Goodall is an anthropologist renowned for her study of chimpanzees. $10.00 for members $15.00 for non-members November 19 10:00am–5:00pm MOAS Family Art and Science Day ALL AGES A fun-filled day for the whole family. Exciting demonstrations, informative
gallery tours and new handson exhibits. Your child can also star in the filming of “When I Grow Up,” a new film to be displayed in our Children’s Museum. Free for members or with paid admission
November 29 1:30pm-3:00pm Barbie® Ages 4-6 Preschool Discover how the famous doll was invented and learn how fashions have changed. $10.00 for members $15.00 for non-members
November 22 1:30pm-3:00pm Crayons, Play-Doh® and Lincoln Logs® Ages 4-6 Preschool Creativity abounds as we find new ways to play! $10.00 for members $15.00 for non-members
december
November 24 1:30pm-3:30pm Make a hovercraft Ages 7-13 Design and build a hovercraft. $10.00 for members $15.00 for non-members
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December 1 1:30pm-3:30pm Comanche Ages 7-13 One of the most revered Native American tribes – learn about their mastery of the American West. $10.00 for members $15.00 for non-members December 8 1:30pm-3:30pm Power Point® Ages 7-13 Learn how to make presentations and develop games in Power Point. $10.00 for members $15.00 for non-members
December 10 1:00pm-3:00pm Family Holiday Art Class - "Procter and Gamble Inventions" $5.00 for members $8.00 for non-members December 13 1:30pm-3:00pm Yo-Yo, Rubik's Cube®, Mr. Potato Head®, Frisbee® and Jigsaw Puzzle Ages 4-6 Preschool Discover how each of these toys was invented and by whom. $10.00 for members $15.00 for non-members December 15 1:30pm-3:30pm Winter Night Sky Ages 7-13 Discover constellations and planets in the night sky. $10.00 for members $15.00 for non-members
River Reflections, Florida, anthony thieme
REFLECTIONS II: Watercolors of Florida 1835-2000, from the Collection of Cici and Hyatt Brown
Coming to MOAS November 13, 2011 through March 25, 2012 This important and ravishing exhibition sets the stage for the historic study and understanding of one hundred and sixty years of artistic creativity through the medium of watercolor within the state. Featuring John James Audubon, Winslow Homer, Andrew Wyeth, Laura Woodward and Thomas Moran, together with a host of other important American artists, these masterpieces are executed in all styles and genre and illuminate the wonderment of nature, as well as human nature, recording for posterity this unique place we call Florida. Audubon’s striking portrait, Florida Cormorant, showing the bird in silhouette perched on broken branches above a rippling
waterway together with Laura Woodward’s Royal Poinciana at Lake Worth, Florida, 1889 with its brilliant scarlet and green, are representative of the rich depth that can be achieved with the watercolor medium and contrasts well with the subtlety of Winslow Homer’s study, Spanish Moss, Tampa Bay, Fla 1886 and Andrew Wyeth’s tonal ink on paper, The Landing Party on a deserted shore. In Moran’s Solitude, Fort George Island the depth and variety of blues and greens encapsulates the dream-like quality of Florida’s land and seascapes. Watercolors are relatively small-scale; the medium itself is transparent, made so by the vehicle of water, with the addition of thickener in the form of gum-arabic derived from the African acacia tree which “binds” the pigment to the paper “support”. Continued on page 29
NEFJA Presents
Live Jazz
at MOAS
The North East Florida Jazz Association (NEFJA) is a non-profit organization that has more than 200 members residing between New Smyrna and Jacksonville. For 25 years the NEFJA has been dedicated to preserving and promoting jazz, America’s indigenous art form, by presenting exceptional performances with world class musicians and scholarships to talented jazz studies students Florida colleges and universities. The reasonable prices of the jazz performances provide local audiences an opportunity to experience musical culture, and many of the performances are held in the Auditorium of the Museum of Arts & Sciences in Daytona Beach. The 2011-2012 NEFJA concert season kicks off on October 8th with the 9th Annual Eugene (Jeep) McCoy Memorial Jazz Concert and Supper. The event honors NEFJA’s founder and the proceeds will be used to fund a scholarship in his name. The featured artist for this year’s event will be the acclaimed be-bop vocalist Giacomo Gates. Gates has performed with such notable musicians as Lou Donaldson, Freddie Hubbard, Richie Cole, Randy Brecker, Jon Fraddis and Hilton Ruiz. He has appeared at jazz clubs and festivals all over the world and recently released his sixth album. Accompanying Gates on the piano will be NEFJA Vice President Doug Carn and recent NEFJA scholarship recipient Mercedes Beckman on alto saxophone. The concert will begin at 4:00 p.m. in the Museum of Arts & Sciences Auditorium. Following the concert, the talented trumpeter Longineau Parsons will join Gates, Carn and Beckman as they provide music throughout the meal portion of the evening. Tickets for the concert and dinner are $45 for members and $50 for non-members. Tickets for the concert only are $20 for members, $25 for non-members and $10 for students with a valid ID. Future NEFJA concerts at MOAS will be held on January 22 and June 3, 2012. For more information about NEFJA or to order tickets, please visit NEFJA’s website at http://nefja.org or call NEFJA President Muriel McCoy at 386-445-1329.
S cience for C ommunity L eaders
2011 Coastal and Estuarine Research Federation Conference
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he Museum of Arts & Sciences in combination with the Coastal and Estuarine Research Federation (CERF) will be hosting a special session this November entitled “Science for Community Leaders” as a part of the 21st Annual CERF Conference “Society, Estuaries and Coasts: Adapting to Change.” The “Science for Community Leaders” session will combines art and science by bringing together distinguished conference scientists, MOAS members and community leaders to engage in dialog about important environmental topics. On Wednesday, November 9, from 5:30 to 7:30pm at the Daytona Beach Ocean Center, a special viewing of posters developed by the scientists will be displayed in a “gallery” setting. The posters will concentrate on topics of interest to both scientists and residents of Florida’s East Coast, such as: the potential threat of tsunamis; invasive wetlands species and how to control them; containing coastal erosion; and the effects of climate change. Throughout the event, there will be multiple chances for attendees, including members of the press, to meet the presenting scientists and discuss the topics on display. Additionally, attendees will have an opportunity to vote on their top pick, thus providing feedback concerning priority topics and communication success. “This is a wonderful opportunity to bring together the arts and sciences on an international level for our community. MOAS is thrilled to collaborate with such an outstanding organization on topics very close to us here in Daytona Beach,” Deborah B. Allen, Interim Director of the Museum of Arts & Sciences, has said of the event. Holly Greening, CERF 2011 Conference Co-Chair feels that “Working with the Museum of Arts & Sciences to create this session is an excellent way to bring science and research to the public in a very meaningful capacity.” Of further local and art community interest is the inclusion of Paul Baliker’s exceptional sculpture, Ocean’s Eleventh Hour, as the centerpiece of the CERF Conference. An exciting new work by the artist, entitled “Ocean Exodus,” will be on exhibit in one of its first public viewings at the session. For more information about the event, please call MOAS at 386.255.0285.
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"REFLECTIONS II" continued Good quality rag paper is the recommended support as it does not warp when wet, an important point as the paint is washed on rather than daubed or stroked, for best results. Unlike oil paintings, which can take overpainting and corrections in stride, watercolor paintings are true to the artists intentions and have a spontaneity and luminosity not found in heavier mediums. This luminosity is the natural result of the pale light of the paper shining through the transparency of the paint. Easily portable, watercolor equipment allows watercolorists to render landscape with a truth rarely found in studio art. For example, Homer is known to have traveled across the States in search of specific foliage or periods of warm weather: in the 1880’s moving from the Adirondacks and Canada (Quebec) in the Summer and Fall and Florida and the West Indies in the Winter. Portable paint was the impetus of art-focused travel and exploration. Historically, prior to the nineteenth century, landscapes were not generally highly regarded, being considered “copies” (not originals) of nature, and relegated to the settings for religious or mythological scenes. The more meaningful or dramatic the scene, the more the background landscape was regarded as “elevated” and important. Yet careful landscape renderings did have a meaningful role to play – in the circulation of knowledge about the natural world, prior to the advent of photography. Portable paint in tubes, cameras and film are the children of Europe’s Industrial Revolution; as are trains and other travelers’ equipment. Many artists represented in the Cici and Hyatt Brown collection traveled far indeed; including George Harvey, born in England yet known as an early American Luminist, one with, as recorded by Gary R. Libby, an English “sensitivity to the nuances of light and color”. We see a fine example of this in his Scene of the Florida Keys with its atmospheric lavender-to-rose-to blue glow that fills the sky, creating a dreamlike setting for the figures in the foreground. Baltimore born Granville Parker was also a born traveler: Key West, Cuba and the Eastern Seaboard to New York. His Artego Cigar Factory, Key West, 1874 is but one interesting example of the introduction of man-made architecture into a landscape setting. Henry Hammond Ahl was born in Connecticut, but grew to travel Europe, where he became a student of Munich, Germany’s, Royal Academy, later to study with Gérome at the Ecole des Beaux Arts, Paris. His The Old Stone Bridge, Florida represents traditional, European studies where he fed on the Great Masters of the Renaissance and here exhibits his feeling for the textures of natural materials as well as of nature itself. Anthony Thieme, born in Rotterdam, Holland; grew and was nourished by Rembrandt, Vermeer and Halls as well as the extraordinary Van Gogh. Germany and Italy and their historic treasures were next on his list before he reached New York, then glorious Rio and Buenos Aires, finally to settle in Boston. His River Reflections, Florida is a spectacular example of how small scale painting can yet be hugely dramatic; its low horizon line, reflections on the glass-still water and rich rosy leafage as profound and atmospheric as many an Old Master. Here are peace and tranquility; the recording of an ancient waterway, atmospheric perspective and the reality of a Floridian watercolor as a recorder of Florida history. On entering our Ford Gallery, where these and many other examples of the watercolors of Florida are staged you will experience the same tranquility and warm lovely glow as so obviously was experienced by the artists when they discovered Florida and its eternal beauty.
Special Section:
We Love Our MOAS Volunteers!
Volunteers: The Essential Element By: Senior Curator of Education James “Zach” Zacharias
I remember clearly that it was in 1994 that I made the decision to branch out into the world of education for my future career. I was at that time in my twenties, with a communications degree. I had been excited by its possibilities at first but was quickly bored by the idea of the road ahead. I began to explore other avenues and options. And it wasn’t just the thought of education itself that interested me, it was the idea of working with children; opening their minds to the excitement and exploration of diverse and exciting new ideas, and of knowledge for its own sake. But where should I begin?
operations throughout the world. Volunteer docents work closely with professional staff, their love of learning passing from curators all the way to wide-eyed five year olds. Along the way, dedicated members of the community – often highly educated retirees, give not only their personal educative experiences, but also their hearts. They form groups of lifelong friends. They are dependable, knowledgeable about the collections, and blessed with the gift of generosity. Sharing this knowledge is how and why they are so successful. Some prefer to work with the young, other with the elderly or disadvantaged.
A friend, knowing and loving MOAS, suggested I apply to be a volunteer docent at the museum explaining that the word docent came from the Latin docere, meaning “to teach”. MOAS docents, I learned, have fascinating roles to play both in explaining the arts and history to adult visitors and in revealing the world around them to children through activities, puzzles and explorations in the “whys” and “wherefores”.
The moment I myself was accepted as a docent, I fell in love with both the collections and with the work itself. Two years later, I was hired as an assistant curator of education! Now, with two extra degrees under my belt (a Bachelors in American History and a Masters in Education), I am proud to head a truly creative team and hold the titles of Senior Curator of Education, Curator of Natural History and History – my special interests – and of Science. Much of my work and pleasure comes from friendships with, and admiration for the docents
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with whom I collaborate. Together, we form an indissoluble unit that is a strong backup for the curators as well as an introduction to the world of MOAS for visitors young and old alike. Volunteer docents really make a difference! One fantastic volunteer I have had the opportunity to work with during my time at the museum is docent Marion Whelton. She has guided tens of thousands of children, adults and handicapped visitors for almost 25 years. Marion has contributed in other ways such as helping with special education events, training new docents, conducting ongoing docent training, supervising tours and teaching hands-on classes. She is a true gem for the museum. Not all volunteers help with educational tours and teaching, and here I must mention some other great hearted, talented and knowledgeable members of the public who give their energy and time to our success. Jim Kotas began volunteering nine years ago helping build science exhibits for the Charles and Linda
Volunteerism is at the center of a successful museum.
special volunteer tribute section Williams Children’s Museum. Jim and his organization, the GE Volunteers, have constructed over 30 hands-on science exhibits for the Museum. He has written and acquired many General Electric grants and helps maintain existing science exhibits. Jim and his volunteer crew have also helped the Education Department’s Family Science Night outreach program by creating dozens of tabletop science exhibits from electrical circuits to robotics. Without his volunteer efforts, the MOAS program that serves thousands of children every year would not be the success it is today. Dr. Tom Yuschok, with Radiology Associates Imaging Centers, takes time from his busy practice to volunteer in unique ways. He has contributed to the science of paleontology by scanning the skull of MOAS’ giant ground sloth through a high-powered CT scanner. To my knowledge, this is the first such scan ever done, an extraordinary achievement resulting from an idea conceived by myself and Cynthia Duval, MOAS Chief Curator. Our aim is to share these results with experts around the world. Currently, visitors may view the scans on a highdefinition flat screen in the Bouchelle Gallery of Changing Exhibitions where our sloth is temporarily installed. Docent Charles Husbands, a member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers, was instrumental in bringing a 12-foot radio telescope to the Museum; an excellent addition to our planetarium and astronomy programs. Through Charles’ dedication to the Museum this unique telescope allows amateur astronomers from all over the world access to our own telescope for research purposes. It also allows local school children and visitors to learn about radio astronomy through live demonstrations. We are currently one of the only museums in the country to have a radio telescope in operation; a proud achievement for both MOAS and Charles. Beth Dobberstein, a popular local art instructor, volunteers her time and talent
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at the museum writing Target© Grants for disadvantaged children that enables them to experience MOAS. She helps the education department develop its classes, maintain art supplies, market education programs and organize education resources. Over the years, many volunteer college interns have contributed to the success of the Education Department. Our interns have come from prestigious institutions including Oxford University, Ohio State, Cornell, the University of Florida, Florida State University, Stetson University, Flagler College, and Bethune Cookman University. Interns have written labels for objects, created curricula for summer classes, conducted gallery tours and taught classes in the Summer Learning Institute. Intern Amy Hamilton worked as a Summer Learning Institute instructor and assistant camp administrator; Jessica Marine worked as an assistant administrator and supervisor for our summer program and is interning at the Smithsonian; Jennifer Cook, a current intern and paid SLI teacher, is working on curriculum and labels for our discovery drawers for the Window-in-the-Forest natural history
center. Many docents have worked with us for several years, and regularly go above and beyond: Daisy Baber, Gail Cohen, Christine Dann, Thomas Davis, Helen Farb, Alice and Ron Howell, Charles Husbands, Harry Jennings, Juan Junco, Marvin and Beverly Lewis, JoAn MacDonald, Charles Mellor, Ellen O’Shaughnessy, Robert Pape, Marie Payne, Monique Reed, Rita Highly, Rose Swedlow, Bill Sweeters, Kathy Taylor, Carla Topper, Nelle Tyrell, Patricia Vitale, Marion Whelton and Lynda Winn are all to be thanked and applauded for their gifts of time and knowledge. It has been an honor and a privilege to work with each and every member of the docent corps as well as those whose love of education has lit up our programming through their efforts.
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special volunteer tribute section Summer 2011 Volunteer of the Quarter
Fredrika Pau l i g
aka “Freddie” Fa c t s a b o u t “ F r e d d i e ” I’m 32. I was born in Finland and after high school I studied history at the University of Helsinki for two years. The plan was to go to Sweden as an exchange student for a year, but I met Jacob (he’s Swedish) and ended up staying a decade. Two years ago Jacob got a job offer from Ormond Aviation and he moved to FL. I followed a year later.
Spring 2011 Volunteer of the Quarter
R o s e S w e d lo w
For over 6 years, Rose Swedlow has been giving gallery tours on Saturday mornings as a docent with the Museum of Arts & Sciences. Somehow she fits that in with travel, recreational diversions and other volunteer work. She is an Elderhostel and Rhode Scholar hostess for Stetson University, usher for The Peabody Auditorium and The Daytona Theater, and Hospice volunteer. In her “free” time, she dances, plays bridge and works out at the gym. Rose, a mother of two, was born in Brooklyn, N.Y. She once owned an interior design business in New York City. She graduted from Queens College with a degree in Social Sciences. She and her husband relocated to Florida in 1978. After being widowed in 1991 she extended her volunteer work. Rose founded Port Orange Recreational Travelers, (PORT INC.) in 1987, and served as president for 20 years. Through this senior travel organization she has planned trips and escorted members all over the world, visiting over 90 countries. She personalizes her tours at MOAS with her traveling experiences including her 93-day world cruise on a Russian Liner. Thank you Rose for sharing your enthusiasm for MOAS with our community and Museum visitors. 34 ARTS & SCIENCES MAGAZINE
I lo v e m u s e u m s . History, especially Ancient Egypt, has always been a big interest of mine and I’m so happy to have found MOAS. My other hobbies and interests: Music - I play the piano and my sister is an opera singer. She lives in Germany; Books - I read about 4 novels a week and prefer reading to watching TV; Animals - my dog Wiggo lives with my parents in Finland and I miss him so much. Here I have a cat named Sir Lancelot, but everybody calls him Twelve. I helped a friend rescue stray kittens, and he was the 12th in the house at the time, and somehow the name stuck. He loves to play fetch and he greets me in the door with a loud MEOW when I get home. He sleeps in our bed; Cooking - we buy mostly organic foods and try to have a nice homecooked meal every night. Right now we’re eating a lot of asparagus because it’s in season; The outdoors - Love skiing, hiking, fishing, sailing and gardening. I miss the Finnish nature so much. W h at I lo v e a b o u t t h e U. S . / F lo r i d a : How friendly and welcoming people are; The bookstores I just want to set up camp in a Barnes & Noble; The orange juice - It’s so good and it is not expensive; The way kids tell their parents and parents tell their kids “I love you”. That’s something we don’t do in Scandinavia, you only tell your partner you love them, not family members. W h at MOAS lo v e s about Freddie: She excels in working with the public and handling visitor questions and concerns; she graciously fills in for needed shifts in any area of the Museum; she takes initiative when the opportunity presents itself. Thank you so much for all you do for us!
Volunteers in Bloom •
April was National Volunteer Month, and April 27th marked the annual celebration held in honor of MOAS Volunteers and Docents.
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ur 2011 Appreciation was held in Root Hall, decorated with beautiful orchids, flower confetti and spring tea lights. Those attending the Spring celebration enjoyed a delicious brunch served by Riverside Catering, complete with sparkling Mimosas, followed by presentation of MOAS service pins, recognizing milestone years of volu n t e e r i n g. MOAS logo potted marigolds were distributed in appreciation to those who help our Museum bloom and grow. Join MOAS as we continue to appreciate our wonderful and dedicated volunteers. The volunteers at the Museum are responsible for assistingthe Museum achieve many varied tasks ranging from assisting visitors to cataloging the collection. Volunteers assist with almost every aspect in the daily activities of MOAS. Areas of volunteer opportunities are Admissions/ Front Desk, Museum Store, Docents (who provide tours of our permanent collections and special exhibits) Adminis-
tration, The Dow Museum of Historic Houses and Gamble Place. This past Fall, the Guild of the Museum of Arts and Sciences (who contribute over 4000 hours of volunteer services for the Museum with activities that benefit the Museum) began a group of volunteers specifically for the Children's M u s e u m . The Children's Museum Volunteers are a v a i l able during group tours and high traffic days to answer questions about the Hand's On exhibits. Does spending a few hours a week at the Museum sound like an enriching way to serve our community and fulfill that yearning to Volunteer? Please visit our website www.moas.org or call Stacy Martorella, Membership and Volunteer Coordinator, for information about joining our Volunteers at 386.255.0285.
5 Year Volunteer Service Pin recipients: Minnie Wilson and Tom Davis
Congratulations to our Volunteer Service Pin Recipients! 1 Year
Elyce Duerr Cindy Gerow Dave Masse Freddie Paulig Catherine Tenebruso 3 Years
Mary Minnis 5 Years
Tom Davis Barbara Harkness Gloria Rivera Minnie Wilson 10 Years
Lucy Jackman Marvin Lewis 15 Years
We hope your next visit to MOAS provides you with a wonderful experience that was enhanced by the presence of one or several of our truly talented and valued Volunteers.
Daisy Baber Helen Farb
special volunteer tribute section
GE Volunteers Engineer Hands-On Experience By, Jim Kotas, Chairman, GE Volunteers Florida Atlantic Coast Chapter General Electric sold off its aerospace business to Martin Marietta in the 1980's, and the business eventually moved to Orlando to become Lockheed Martin. This move left behind a number of retirees called the “GE Volunteers”. For over thirtyyears, they have maintained and expanded their community service programs with emphasis on long-term relationships. Most of the GE Volunteers are retired engineers and managers with a small, active GE operation in Longwood, FL, and some are home-based employees. They provide thousands of volunteer hours each year with lasting community impact. Three years ago the GE Volunteers were recognized by the Volusia-Flagler County United Way as the Outstanding Civic Group Volunteers of the Year. Several long-running partnerships include the Halifax Habitat for Humanity (HHH), local inner city elementary schools, and YMCA Camp Winona. Virtually every home built by HHH since it formed in 1986 has included some labor by GE Volunteers who maintain construction schedules and help to plan other volunteers' efforts. The school partnership began in the early 1980's with Bonner Elementary School and continues with Palm Terrace Elementary. GE Volunteers design handson math and science projects for 5th grade classes and help teach the lessons, ultimately creating take-home science kits for each child. The YMCA Camp Winona projects are part of national Make-A-Difference day events in October and have resulted in many repair, construction, electrical and plumbing improvements. Two years ago, Camp Winona was awarded a $7,600 GE Volunteer Foundation Grant that funded the installation of a solar hot water heating system for the boys’ shower and bath building. Since 2004, the GE Volunteers have provided $20,500 in grants and worked to design, develop, build and maintain over 38 unique science exhibits for MOAS’ David and Linda Williams Children’s Museum. The group works closely with many of their area business partners such as Thompson Pump, Mediatech, M&M Systems, Lore L. Ltd, Benedict Advertising, Allied Windows and Raydon who contribute materials and skilled hours from their employees. They have Continued on page 41
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Les Cartledge, Sang Roberson, Sybil Greening and Connie Treloar at the recent Garden Club Conference
GARDEN CLUB OF THE HALIFAX COUNTRY In 1970, the Museum of Arts and Sciences and the Garden Club of the Halifax Country began a partnership that would continue to blossom for decades. Prior to 1970, Margaret Rogers, a Garden Club member, chaired a committee to help prevent a highway from bisecting Tuscawilla Park. To promote these efforts, as well as to launch the opening of the Tuscawilla Park Trails, the Club sponsored the May Day Conservation Fair. With the help of Alys Clancy, the lush and winding trails were landscaped by the Garden Club. This was the first of many, many wonderful collaborations between the Garden Club and MOAS. Throughout the 70’s and 80’s, the Club continued its affiliation with the Museum via its board members and trustees. The landscaping of the Museum’s south patio was supervised and financed by the Garden Club, which also installed a very necessary sprinker system for the grounds. In the fall of 1989, it became apparent that a “trail head” for the nature walk was needed. The Garden Club voted to finance the necessary architects, site engineers and permitting-firms to design what is now the spectacular Windows in the Forest. The objective was to develop a structure that could serve as classroom and a viewing pavilion for students and visitors to observe the lush and varied flora and fauna of Tuscawilla. The structure was completed in 1992, and received the Exxon Award for Civic Development in 1993. Recently renovated, the
building is used extensively today as the Kim A. Klancke, MD and Marsha L. Klancke Environmental Education Complex. Susie Root, a member of the Garden Club of the Halifax Country, has been a major supporter of the Museum. She and her husband, Chapman S., were major donors to the Windows in the Forest and also donated their vast collections to the Museum. The Root Gallery is a testament to their generosity. In 2002, the Garden Club again partnered with the Museum to construct a wheelchair accessible garden at the entrance to MOAS. Together, the two entities worked with an architecture firm from Orlando to design a garden that would meet this specialized criteria. The Garden Club raised the funds to make this all possible. Unfortunately, when it was 90% complete, three hurricanes in-a-row hit Daytona Beach and the garden was partially destroyed. Once again funds were raised to re-plant. The beautiful garden was designed and planted, and is maintained today, by the Garden Club. The partnership grows on. This Spring, the Garden Club held sessions of its Southeastern United States Zone Meeting, which included 15 clubs, at the Museum. The Garden Club of the Halifax Country is proud to be part of the history of the Museum and hopes our relationship continues to bloom.
Name____________________________________________________________________ Address__________________________________________________________________ Phone____________________________________________________________________ Email (for confirmation) _____________________________________________________ Quantity of "Sloths" requested:__________@$20 each = ____________PAYMENT TOTAL Sloth 1: To______________________________From_____________________________ Sloth 2: To______________________________From_____________________________ Sloth 3: To______________________________From_____________________________ I have enclosed my check in the amount of: ____________________________________ Credit card # ____________________________________________Exp. _____________ Signature_________________________________________________________________
guild news A Word from Outgoing Guild President: JoAnne Eaton Morris
Anne Peacock-Jacobs, Sue Fillion, Olga Grunsten, Sheelagh Henriksen, MaryLee Sturno, Sandy Wester and Barbara Cronin at garden party on the beach, may 12, 2011.
"As retiring president, I want to thank the guild members for their dedication and hard work for the museum, our jewel, and the museum staff for their cooperation and support." 38 ARTS & SCIENCES MAGAZINE
2010-2011 has been a successful year for the Guild - we raised $60,000 from the Halifax Art Festival, Festival of Trees, Artful Interludes and Fall and Spring Luncheons. The new Children's Museum Classic Golf Tournament earned over $7,000. Thanks to Mike Armstrong, Donna Mauricio and committee. The members have a great time working together for the benefit of the Museum. The Annual Luncheon and Fashion Show on May 17th was very entertaining with our members modeling clothes from Dillard’s, selected by Eileen McDermott. Deborah Allen, Interim Museum Director, installed the incoming officers: President - Kay Brawley; lst VP - Joan Horneff; 2nd VP - Donna Marietta; Recording Secretary Carolyn Keene; Treasurer - Janet Jacobs; HAF Treasurer - Geneva
Nietling; FOT Treasurer - Sandy Buckley. Corresponding Secretary - Donna Jordan was absent. Look forward to the Guild's two big fundraisers in November. The 49th Annual Halifax Art Festival is November 5-6. Patrons and sponsors are needed to support this popular signature event. Patrons can use part of their donation to shop! Contact Doreen Armstrong 386-492-6706. The Festival of Trees will have a Champagne Gala Opening on November 17, and trees will be on display until December 4. As retiring president, I want to thank the guild members for their dedication and hard work for the Museum, our jewel, and the Museum staff for their cooperation and support. Thank you, Jo Anne Eaton Morriss/jemorriss@cfl.rr.com
Oct. 8 Oct. 11
Dinner and Dice ($35)
Nov. 5-6
Halifax Art Festival
Fall Luncheon
Nov. 17-Dec. 4 Festival of Trees Nov. 17
Festival of Trees Champagne Gala
Nov. 24
Thanksgiving at the Halifax
Dec. 3
Visit with Santa
Dec. TBD Guild Holiday Party ($25) Dec. 2 Progressive Dinner Jan. 26 Feb. 20 March 19
Bunko Party Mexican Trains ($25) St. John’s River Tour ($50)
For details, visit www.guildmoas.org
The Guild of the Museum of Arts & Sciences would like to thank our many sponsors, including the individuals who choose to remain anonymous. SILVER SPONSOR: THE CADDIES OF THE GUILD OF MOAS CART SPONSOR: NORTHEAST BENEFITS MEDIA SPONSORS: GAGE PUBLISHING HOMETOWN NEWS Thanks to Tee Time Golf Carts for their Hole-in-One Contest. TEE SPONSORS: Anchor Certified Planners Fox Landscaping “A” Lawn Smith Hall Construction All Aboard Storage Honey Baked Ham Bob Fritze School of Real Estate Jon Hall Hyundai/Jeep Consolidated Tomoka Michelle McCarthy Interiors Continental Granite & Marble Ormond Beach Veterinary Clinic Daytona Heart Group Stirling Sotheby’s Realty Energizer Personal Care Verdego Special Thanks to our Media Volunteers: Connie Wilson Communications Mastando Media & Marketing Masotti Media Wishworks Media THANKS TO OUR MANY DONORS: Best Western Aku Tiki Inn • Dr. Joseph Battaglia • World Golf Hall of Fame • Shear Dimension Salon Chick-Fil-A • Buckley Financial • River Bend Golf Club • Venetian Bay Golf Club • House of Gold & Diamonds Margaritaville • Amaris Salon and Day Spa • Stonewood Grille & Tavern • North Turn • Judy Ellsworth LPGA • Anne Peacock Jacobs • Dianne’s Rumcakes & More • River Lilly Inn • Pelican Bay Country Club The Palencia Club • Spruce Creek Country Club • Angell & Phelps • Bonnie’s Boutique • Bonefish Grille Michelle Jordan • Blue Ribbon Cleaners • Daytona Symphony Society • US Blinds • Boondock’s Restaurant Peter’s Wine Shop • The Pub @ Harbor Village • The Players Championship • Betty’s A1A Café Frame of Mind • Caribbean Jack’s Restaurant • Patchington’s • Java Hair Company • Hurricane Patty’s Vince Carter’s Restaurant • Cherise’s Salon • Kay Brawley & John Hakemian • Geralyn McGuire-Dicey • Gucci Riverview Spa • Pevonia International • Atlantic Chiropractic & Wellness Center • Bahama House
Top: Joanne Eaton Morriss, Marilyn Maloney, Ruth Snyder and Cathy Bauerle Bottom: Liane F. Buix, Eileen McDermott, Judy Krombholtz, Ruth Bon Fleur, Janet Jacobs, Barbara Fanara, Janet Dyer serving at the Member Opening of Splendid Treasures of the Turkomen Tribes from Central Asia
Festival of Trees 2010 Supporters
Thank you for making this event a big success! CONTRIBUTORS & SPONSORS Museum of Arts and Sciences Board of Trustees
Allison Zacharias The Daytona Beach News-Journal Museum of Arts and Sciences Guild Ormond Magazine Marilyn Maloney Bright House Networks Sister Cities Association of Volusia County, Inc. Barbara O’Neil MOAS Guild Members Angelika Schlieper MOAS Pat Ruehl Couchman Printing Company Theresa Pavell, Mary Lou Deeley Walmart of Port Orange David Phillips Michaels of Port Orange Blue Lake Elementary Catherine Bauerle Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty Rachel McGrath and Debbie Keilin Ruth Snyder Trina Rambo and Diane Rogers Cherie Keemar Volusia Memorial Funeral Home Kay Brawley William Harper, CPA FOOD VENDORS Aurelia’s Jim Bannon, AIA, RIBA Chili’s Evelyn Swarthout Christopher Bean Coffee The Cellar Restaurant Cracker Barrel Net Works, Inc. Genovese’s Italian Leanh’s Chinese Publix Luna Bella The Shores Resort & Spa Mckenna’s Pub Jamie Briar Mr. Dunderbak’s Olive Garden Jean Sankowski Pane e Vino John Hakemian Red Lobster Norton Christeson Rita’s Ice-Custard-Happiness That’s Amore Leanne Polhill Chart House Tom Riddle
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Ann Peacock Jacobs Anne and Bud Connelly Anna Jane Gutwein Andrea Hemmy Daytona Beach Symphony Guild and Society Daytona Estate Jewelry, Inc. Zahn’s Flowers Daytona Beach Kennel & Porker Club Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Encore Catering of Central Florida Teresa Weiler Florida Power and Light Hall Construction Co., Inc. Alin and Janet Jacobs Junior League of Daytona Beach Michaels at the Pavilion of Port Orange Morgan Stanley Smith Barney-The Everest Group Jim Barcoas-Jim Landry-Adam Kennedy
Martini’s Chop House Mango Sun Café & Grill Vince Carter’s The Down Wind Cafe Dianne’s Rum Cakes
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Ageless Medi Spa Jerry Reymond Pub Harbour-Village Marina Dr. Joe Battaglia, DC PA Peter’s Wine Shop Port Orange Shear Dimensions Stonewood Restaurant Curves Boondocks Restaurant White House/Black Market Belks Red Lobster Sunset Harbor Yacht Club
For information on how to participate in the 2011 Festival of Trees Event, please contact the Museum at 386.255.0285. 40 ARTS & SCIENCES MAGAZINE
Welcome to the 2011-12 Guild of Museum of Arts & Sciences President:
Dr. Kay Brawley
You have entrusted into my leadership an organization with a tremendous legacy over the last 49 years - a legacy of many past officers who have worked diligently using their skills to ensure that we promote the interests of MOAS through lifelong learning in art, science and history in the community. Your ideas have been important to the strategic direction taken at the Guild's Summer Leadership Retreat to protect this legacy and build on the good efforts of those before us, including our Immediate Past President Jo Anne Eaton Morriss...thank you all. Under the leadership of 1st Vice President Joan Horneff, the Guild of the MOAS will kick off its fundraising this year on October 8th at 5:00 PM with “Dinner and Dice”, a casino night held at the Palmetto Club. Join us for a wonderful night of dinner, gambling, and great prizes. This will be followed by our two largest fundraising benefits. The "Halifax Art Festival" will be November 5th & 6th at Downtown Riverfront Park on Beach Street. The Museum will be decorated for the holidays when the "Festival of Trees" opens with a Champagne Gala on November 17th and continues to December 4 with a special Visit With Santa on December 3. The public is invited to attend all the events and participate in the fun and fundraising. Watch for more information on all these events. Cheers to Joan and her committee's hard work in coming up with a schedule to make the 2011-2012 year another banner year of Good Times, Good Cause main events and delightful experiences.
Since part of the mission of the Guild is to increase community awareness and interest in the Museum, 2nd Vice President Donna Marrietta and her Program Committee have planned several of the general membership meetings this year to educate our members about the many areas and special features of the MOAS facility. Thus our members will become more knowledgeable, enthusiastic and able to promote the Museum to our friends and the public. We will be presented with a laser show inside the planetarium’s fortyfoot hemispherical dome, have a private tour through the state-of-the-art Helene B. Roberson Visible Storage Building, which displays works in glass-fronted open storage format, and have authors speak to us about their books on art and artists, as well as having Daniel Ambrose discuss and demonstrate the elusive, ethereal qualities of egg tempera painting. Make plans now to join us at MOAS on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 10 am for another year of inspirational monthly programs, designed to cultivate your curosity... and everyone is welcome, so bring your friends.
"If we all stand together to focus on our passion and dedicate our powers, talents and skills as one, we will continue to be successful with our mission." I have always believed that the only constant in life is change. As the Guild moves forward this year, plans are in the works for a fresh look in communications building on greater alliance with MOAS. As many of you have heard from me over the last four years, "Success is a team sport". If we all stand together to focus on our passion and dedicate our powers, talents and skills as one, we will continue to be successful with our mission. It is with deep appreciation I say THANK YOU for this honor to serve you as President of the MOAS Guild for the year 2011-2012 Dr. Kay Brawley President Guild of Museum of Arts & Sciences
"GE VOLUNTEERS" continued from page 36 also solicited help from ERAU engineering students for some exhibits. Additionally, a recent grant was also used to fund MOAS’ popular Science Nights Outreach Programs to local schools. Our newest partner is the Daytona Cubs, who helped fund the Radar Speed pitch. Cubby himself has even tried it out – he’s ready to try his hand on the infield! GE Volunteers work with the MOAS staff to define types of exhibits that will be of interest and value to schools and visitors. The working concepts are then designed and constructed by GE Volunteers and/or their business partners. The exhibits are developed to promote science literacy among students and provide children with a range of interactive activities to stimulate interest in scientific concepts and encourage enthusiasm for further scientific study and exploration. The local GE Volunteers enjoy their long term partnership with the MOAS and look forward to continuing to add interesting science and traveling exhibits for community and school use.
Guild Events Make November T
he The MOAS Guild begins another successful year of ‘fun-raising’ with the 49th Halifax Art Festival and the 7th Festival of Trees. The Guild has planned unique meeting programs as well as several ambitious fundraisers to benefit the Museum and to delight everyone.
Halifax Art Festival
The Halifax Art Festival has come a long way since its beginning as a tiny outdoor art show in an alley on Beach Street with original art pinned to clothes lines. This year, we expect over 30,000 people to attend. The Halifax Art Festival is the 2nd oldest continual art festival in the state of Florida. It will take place on November 5 & 6 in Riverfront Park on historic downtown Beach Street stretching from Orange Avenue to Bay Street. The 49th Festival has been expanded to include not only the traditional juried and judged Fine Arts / Fine Crafts but juried Crafts as well. There will be approximately 200 artist and artisans exhibiting art for everyone and every “taste.” The judges will be awarding over $34,000 in prize money. Judging will take place on Saturday morning by Steven High, Executive Director of the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art in Sarasota and R. Lynn Whitelaw, Curator at the Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art in Tarpon Springs. Candice Brown’s colorful artwork has been chosen as the image to Take me to the River, Candace Brown
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represent the Festival. Candice said, “For as long as my memory extends, I have viewed the world around me in many layers of color.” The design is rich in color and whimsy with the words “take me to the river” within the design. How appropriate for the Festival’s tee-shirts and posters. The student art display and competition has been moved to the Volusia County Library Center at City Island. This larger facility allows art exhibits from students of all ages from the Volusia County public school system and area private schools all day Saturday and Sunday. Steve McLachllin, a local painter, sculptor and art restorer, will judge the art and announce the winners at 2pm on Sunday at the Library. The successful Kohl’s Kidz Zone returns with the “Little Van Gogh” area. Gary Bobcik from Seaside Decorative Painters of Daytona Beach will assist the children in creating their own interpretation of Vincent Van Gogh’s Sunflowers. Also, for the children, there will be a 3-hole putt-putt course and Sophie’s Circle Pet area. The Art League of Daytona Beach will be demonstrating various art techniques for everyone’s enjoyment.
Festival of Trees
The Art Festival is followed by the spectacular Festival of Trees on November 18th thru December 4th. It’s a dazzling display of Christmas trees and Holiday
decorations. In the spirit of the season, the Guild will display over 25 large Designer Trees donated and decorated by local businesses and some by local decorators. The trees are decorated in various traditional and non-traditional Holiday themes and will be up for auction until the last day of the Festival. Smaller Signature Trees, Holiday wreaths and decorations, designed and decorated by Guild members, will be available for immediate purchase. Visitors can enjoy and purchase these Holiday decorations with the price of admission to the Museum during regular business hours, Tuesday to Saturday, 9am to 5pm and Sunday from 11am to 5pm. A Sparkling Champagne Gala opens the Festival of Trees on Thursday night, November 17, from 6pm to 9pm, with champagne, musical entertainment and delicious hor d’oeuvres provided by local restaurants. Those attending will have the first opportunity to place their silent bid on The Designer Trees as well as the first choice of the Signature items. Tickets are $35 per person for the Gala. Please RSVP for the Champagne Gala by November 14th by calling the Museum 386.255.0285 or Vicki Shultz at 386.760.0852. For more information on the Halifax Art Festival or the Festival of Trees, please refer to guildmoas. org or moas.org.
Celebrate Fall with the 49th Annual Halifax Art Festival and the Festival of Trees!
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The End of an Era:
The Space Shuttle's Final Mission By: Seth Mayo, Curator of Astronomy
Perched atop the launch pad, staring straight into the sky, the Space Shuttle sits waiting to begin its arduous mission. With its curving delta shaped wings, characteristic white and black fuselage, and three highly sophisticated main rocket engines sitting below, this airplane-like craft is truly impressive. Towering on either side of the Shuttle, the two solid rocket boosters stand eager to unleash the unbelievable power of 15,000 locomotive trains. As the backbone of the entire craft, the trademark orange external tank hangs ready to pump the Shuttle’s main engines with a gargantuan amount of fuel. Their extensive and exhaustive training about to pay off, the astronauts sit strapped into the Shuttle cockpit, excitedly waiting for their exhilarating journey to space. The countdown begins its final moments. As time wanes it all comes down to a “T”, minus 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, 0….and liftoff! In a brilliant flash of exploding fire, all engines ignite, pouring out plumes of thick white smoke as the Shuttle embarks on its harrowing ascent, thundering towards the heavens.
On April 12th, 1981, more than a decade after Neil Armstrong made the momentous jump onto the moon, and exactly 20 years following the first human space flight by Yuri Gagarin, the Space Shuttle Columbia was triumphantly launched from Cape Canaveral, Florida. The Shuttles Challenger, Discovery, and Atlantis were finished in the years following Columbia’s maiden voyage with the vision of launching them on a weekly basis. Unfortunately for NASA, the intricate work of restoring and rebuilding Shuttles after each use was a very time-consuming, expensive process. This made the goal of weekly launches unrealistic and therefore, unattainable. The Shuttles never made as many launches as NASA hoped, but their unique abilities to release and capture satellites from low Earth orbit, launch space craft to venture out into the Solar System, and their unprecedented research capabilities were all highly valuable for the space program, the science community and the country. However, it was not until after Shuttle missions had started to become fairly routine that the dangers of space flight became frighteningly apparent.
Space Tragedies
The first Space Shuttle fatalities took place on January 28th, 1986. It was an unusually frosty morning in Cape Canaveral, as the Space Shuttle Challenger sat at the ready. The mission was particularly exciting since For the past 30 years, this dramatic Christa McAuliffe, the first school teacher/ launch sequence has unfolded crewmember, was onboard. At 11:38am more than 130 times from the Kennedy Space Center; but that Space Shuttle Columbia (shown above in its inaugural april Eastern Time, the Challenger executed extraordinary and influential 12, 1981 launch) was the first spaceworthy Space Shuttle in a seemingly “textbook” lift-off. Then, in NASA's orbital fleet. what was to become the most infamous chapter of human space flight is at 73 seconds in history, unspeakable disaster struck. In a heartbreaking its end. The shuttle has given the world truly valuable assets and its explosion the Shuttle blew apart as the world watched. Initial shock storied adventure is important to remember. unfortunately turned to stunned mourning. The frigid temperatures had caused the right solid rocket booster’s O-ring to become brittle and hot gas to impinge the fuel tank. All seven astronauts perished in Turning back the clock to the days of Apollo and the passionate “Space the subsequent explosion. Race” of the 1950s and 60s, the development of a reusable spacecraft by NASA was a prominent idea in the space community. As the Apollo Just over seventeen years later, on February 1st, 2003, NASA was program was already in full swing launching astronauts to the moon, forced to deal with another disaster. This time, the tragedy followed in 1969, President Richard Nixon was approving plans of what was a successful 15-day mission – The Columbia’s 28th. The Shuttle had coined the “Space Shuttle.” Inspired by the experimental space planes just begun atmospheric re-entry. During this dangerous phase - X-15 and X-20, daring test flights were conducted, pushing the of a Shuttle flight, the bottom of the orbiter (covered in more than envelope of aerospace technology. The idea of launching humans into 24,000 thermal tiles) is exposed to several thousand degrees of space on a rocket and then returning them to Earth in an airplane-like intense heat. It was 9:00am Eastern Time when Mission Control lost fashion was to become the way of the future. communications with Columbia’s crew. Reports came in from across
A New Age
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United Nations. In the famous 1995 effort, Atlantis docked with the Russian Space Station (MIR) dropping off two cosmonauts - a far cry from those “Space Race” days of the past. In 1998, the Shuttle brought the first U.S. piece of the International Space Station into orbit. Multinational support was again needed, this time to construct the most sophisticated and expensive piece of technology that humankind had ever seen. For the last 13 years, Shuttle crews have painstakingly pieced together almost the entire Space Station - carrying each module in the Shuttles’ hefty payload bays. The Station, now complete, spans the size of a football field and carries and sustains at least six people at any given time. This allows on-going research of the most advanced scientific kind.
"With the end of this chapter in human space flight, the next will bring us even further into the beyond where we will seek out new frontiers to explore."
Forever Remembered the country, telling of debris burning up in the skies - streaking overhead. Later, it was discovered that one of the thermal tiles on Columbia had been damaged during launch and struck part of the wing – allowing hot gases to penetrate. Seven more lives were lost on that fateful day.
Everlasting Legacy
Despite these unforgettable tragedies, the Shuttle Program has given unprecedented and immeasurable gifts to the world. In 1983, Sally Ride became the first female U.S. astronaut to launch into space aboard Challenger. In that same year and in the same Shuttle, the first-ever African American 46 ARTS & SCIENCES MAGAZINE
astronaut, Guion Bluford, flew into the history books. In 1998, at 77 years old, John Glenn, the first American to orbit the Earth, became the oldest person launched into space. Now in the 21st year of its mission, the Hubble Space Telescope was launched on April 24th, 1990, aboard the Shuttle Endeavour (built in Challenger’s aftermath). Hubble is one of the most prolific observatories ever built - exploring the deepest parts of the universe and unlocking many of its mysteries. Over the last thirty years of international collaboration, the Shuttle has also become an intergalactic
This summer, with Atlantis’ final mission, the story of the Space Shuttle comes to a close. Just as early explorers ventured out to sea not knowing the wonders to discover or dangers to expect, the Space Shuttle has continued that uniquely human adventure. With the end of this chapter in human space flight, the next will bring us even further into the beyond where we will seek out new frontiers to explore. I am grateful I have had the exciting opportunity to attend the last two historic launches of the Space Shuttle program, carrying with it experiences forever etched in my memory. I will share these wonderful moments and the legacy of the Shuttle in a presentation this fall.
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