ONEXHIBIT
Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts | Summer 2018
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Location and Contact Wynton M. Blount Cultural Park One Museum Drive Montgomery, AL 36117 334.625.4333
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Cover: Eliot Dudik, Condemned, Ashepoo River, date unknown, archival pigment print, © Eliot Dudik, The Do Good Fund Inc., 2013-4
The mission of the Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts is to collect, preserve, exhibit, and interpret art of the highest quality for the enrichment, enlightenment, and enjoyment of its public.
Board of Trustees Leslie Sanders
Pete Knight
David Chandler
Mary Dunn
Roger Spain
Barrett Austin Cedric Bradford Karen Campbell† Ginny Cumbus Barbara Davis Helena Duncan Katherine Gayden Susan Geddie Jason Goodson Katharine Harris Ann Hubbert
Lucy Jackson Derek Johnson Pete Knight Rosetta Ledyard† Joan Loeb Cathy Martin Allison Muhlendorf Richard E. Neal† Catherine Porter Kerry Powell† Susan Price†
Sheron Rose Robert Runkle Dee Russell Kathy Sawyer Adam Schloss Mark Snead Barbara Thompson Griffith Waller Janet Waller Frank Wilson Kelli Wise
Mr. Philip T. Murkett, Jr. Mrs. Vaughan Hill Robison* Mr. D. Phillips Carr* Mr. James M. Scott Mrs. Laura C. Luckett Mrs. Peggy M. Mussafer Mrs. Caroline B. Novak Mr. John Walter Stowers* Mrs. Winifred Stakely† Mrs. Camille Elebash-Hill Mr. Philip A. Sellers* Mr. Carlton “Carl” Barker
Mrs. Margaret Lowder Dr. Laurie Jean Weil† Mr. Gordon Martin Mrs. Patricia Pinchback Mrs. Polly Hardegree† Mr. Barrie H. Harmon III Mr. Roger Spain
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Past Presidents Mrs. Harry S. Houghton* Judge Walter B. Jones* Mrs. H. Files Crenshaw, Sr.* Mrs. Houghton Smith* Mrs. Price C. McLemore* Mrs. William J. Mahoney, Jr.* Mrs. William B. Goodwyn* Mr. Frederick Gunster* Mr. Douglas G. Jackson* Mrs. Robert S. Weil* Mrs. Valerie Wilkerson Mr. James L. Sabel*
* Deceased † City Council Appointees Past Presidents may continue to serve on the Board of Trustees.
In Memoriam
We acknowledge with sadness and gratitude the passing of MMFA volunteers, donors, officers, and friends. Please contact the Emily Flowers, Director of Development, with any notification to help us maintain up to date records.
Mrs. Mona Dunson Arts Educator
Mrs. Betty Grate MMFA Member, Docent Ms. Chrystabell King MMFA Member, Docent
Mrs. Vaughan Hill Robison, President of the Board of Trustees, 1982–1984 Mrs. Bettye Scott MMFA Member
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Mrs. Gypsey Capell MMFA Member, Collectors Society
Members
Thank you to our many Members. Your membership helps to support our permanent collection, temporary exhibitions, and over 1,000 educational programs each year. Become a member or renew today at mmfa.org.
Corporate Partners
The Museum salutes its partners who provide critical support for future acquisitions, exhibitions, and education programs. To discuss how you can support the Museum, contact Emily Flowers at eflowers@mmfa.org or 334.625.4344. Sustaining Guarantor
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Government and Foundations
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Government and foundation grants provide critical funds for operations and educational programs.
We’ve been reporting for more than a year on the progress of the John and Joyce Caddell Sculpture Garden. As the contractors wrap up their work, all of us here at the Museum are overjoyed at the beautiful space they have created. We think you will be pleased as well. During this spring, the curators have been busy selecting the first pieces of sculpture we will show. The grand opening and annual membership meeting are scheduled for September 25, so mark your calendars now to be there. A new exhibition this summer is a multimedia installation of work by Jane Cassidy. It is an experience not to miss. As I write this column, the Search Committee is interviewing candidates to choose a new director. We hope to be able to introduce him or her to you in the next issue of OnExhibit. In the meanwhile, be sure to remember that the Museum is a great place to visit in the summer. Come see the art; join us for some of our many enrichment programs; and bring friends and family along with you. Many thanks for your continued support!
Best wishes, Edwin C. Bridges Interim Director
Welcome
Dear Members,
Celebrate our Garden of Possibilities A trio of events will christen the new Garden We hope that you will join us for all the exciting events celebrating the Museum’s newest space dedicated to art, learning, and appreciation of the natural wonders of Blount Cultural Park.
Annual Membership Meeting and Garden Ribbon Cutting Tue, Sep 25 4pm
Members Only Please join us for the annual meeting of the Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts Association membership, followed by the official ribbon-cutting ceremony to open the John and Joyce Caddell Sculpture Garden, and the reception for the fall exhibitions.
Garden Public Opening Sun, Sep 30 Noon to 3pm
Free and Open to the Public
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All Ages Here we grow! Help us celebrate the opening of our beautiful Sculpture Garden and education courtyard. Come to the Museum on this special day, stroll through the Garden while enjoying music from a special alfresco Jazz Jams, then stop by the outdoor studio for a bubble painting and a garden-themed Family Art Affair with a make-and-take art project. E.A.T. South will be on hand with sustainable agriculture activities. Food vendors will be providing a variety of treats for visitors and families. Plus, enjoy yard games, a garden hat contest, and face painting, too!
Related Programs Family Art Affair, page 22 Jazz Jams, page 30 Partner
Spotlight
30th Anniversary Gala Thu, Oct 25
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Celebrate the Museum’s 30th year in Blount Cultural Park. This elegant evening in the Caddell Sculpture Garden will highlight the Museum’s newest space and allow guests to experience the wonders of the Garden at night.
Past Perfected: Childhood in Art
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Through October 28, 2018 Atrium, Blackmon, and Weil Galleries
Past Perfected features images of children in art from the 17th century to present day. Images of children frequently reflect societal changes in the ways that childhood has been perceived over time. The exhibition features traditional portraits that mimicked those of their adult contemporaries. These early examples were intended to portray the social and economic status of the child and their family. Later portraits often place more emphasis on the roles of children within the family and home. Finally, the artists of the 20th century began to consider the interior life of children and the psychology of young people as they approach maturity. From images that portray children as “small adults� to those that celebrate youth as a time of happiness and exploration, artists have captured likenesses as well as the activities of children.
Frederick Warren Freer (American, 1849–1908), Childhood, date unknown, oil on canvas, Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts, Gift of Mrs. Margaret Freer, 1936.42
Current Exhibitions
Rodin
Realism, Fragments, and Abstraction Through July 8, 2018 Young Gallery
Bronzes derived from French sculptor Auguste Rodin’s (1840–1917) The Gates of Hell, 1880–1917, and Burghers of Calais, 1884–1889, on loan to the Museum from Iris Cantor, represent some of Rodin’s best-known art and demonstrate his radical practice of fragmenting figures for artistic effect.
Chris Wade
Evolution of a Dream Through September 9, 2018 Williamson, Hughes, and Wilson Galleries
The paintings of Chris Wade (American, born 1986) center around abandoned space rockets as symbols for our aspirations and purpose. Through the series he charts the internal conflicts that can impede personal development while suggesting the potential buried in us all, awaiting discovery.
Jane Cassidy The Undersea Well
Through September 16, 2018 Goldman, Richard, and Rushton Stakely Galleries
Jane Cassidy (Irish, born 1984) creates meditative, multi-sensory sculptures and environments. In the various installations featured in The Undersea Well, Cassidy combines light and music to highlight various aspects found in nature while creating comforting spaces that evoke awe or curiosity.
Related Programs
Homeschool Workshop, page 20 Adult Studio Class, page 20
Related Programs
Last Call, page 25 Gallery Talk, page 26 Lead Sponsor
Sponsors Laura and Barrie Harmon
Quiet Moments Through September 16, 2018 Weil Graphic Arts Study Center
Related Programs
Art Ed Central, page 28
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In the 21st century, our busy, chaotic lives are filled with many distractions that claim our attention. The artists included in Quiet Moments invite us to escape and revel in the soothing moments portrayed in their works of art. Contemplative and meditative, these pieces allow us to slow down, reflect, and still our minds in order to be present in the moment.
Back to the Future
Dance and Ceremonial Objects of Traditional African Art
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Through September 30, 2018 Newman and Folmar Galleries
One of the primary aspects of art in traditional African societies is its use in celebrating life passages at every stage— from birth, to the initiation of young people into maturity, to death. Still other rituals invite the intercession of spirits or ancestors into daily activity. This exhibition focuses on forms used in ceremonies, and particularly the masks that are central to dances and rituals. The works are from the Museum’s collection or are on loan from the private collection of Dileep and Martha Mehta. Yoruba Peoples (Nigeria), Mask (Efe Gelede), 20th century, wood and pigment, Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts, Gift of Dileep and Martha Mehta, 2013.17.33
Thematic Variations
September 15 through November 18, 2018 Williamson, Hughes, and Wilson Galleries
Josef Albers (American, born Germany, 1888–1976), Untitled (Portfolio I, Folder 33), 1972, from the portfolio, Formulation: Articulation, screen print on paper, Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Weil, Jr., in memory of Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Weil, Sr., 1989.11.34
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Working with serial imagery, both Josef Albers (American, born Germany, 1888–1976) and Donald Judd (American, 1928–1994) created works that explore variations on color and form. With a great awareness and a respect for each other’s work, they both approached geometric shapes formally in order to examine the inherent aspects of any artwork: form, structure, and color. This pairing of their works demonstrates both their similar and contrasting approaches.
Upcoming Exhibitions
Josef Albers / Donald Judd
Views of the South
Photographs from The Do Good Fund September 29, 2018 through January 6, 2019 Goldman, Richard, and Rushton Stakely Galleries
Photographs have a distinctive ability to capture and preserve a view of an instant of time. Moreover, photographers often have an artistic vision for their work, with a focus on technique as well as content. The photos of The Do Good Fund reflect a combination of artistic practices with an exploration of life in the South over the last 70 years. Like many other forms of art, the photographs combine beauty with an invitation to reflect more deeply on their subjects—and look at them anew.
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The Do Good Fund was established in Columbus, Georgia, in 2012 to build a museum-quality collection of contemporary southern photographs, and to display them in museums, galleries, and other venues. The collection has grown to almost 500 photos created by 83 artists since World War II, and images from the collection have been featured in more than a dozen exhibitions across the South. The 50 or so photographs on view in Montgomery portray a range of themes, cultural environments, and landscapes that are distinctive to the American South.
Related Programs Student Exhibition, page 15 Sponsors
Dr. and Mrs. Alfred Newman Brandon Thibodeaux, Harry Hope; Mound Bayou, MS, 2010, gelatin silver print, Š Brandon Thibodeaux, The Do Good Fund Inc., 2014-2
Upcoming Exhibitions
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Continuum
1808 to 2017 / Goya to Erdreich
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September 29, 2018 through January 6, 2019 Weil Graphic Arts Study Center
Birmingham artist Beverly Erdreich’s latest series of drawings is inspired by her abiding interest in art history. In this installation, the Museum presents works that were conceived as variations of compositions by the great painter/ printmaker Francisco de Goya y Lucientes (Spanish, 1746–1828). Between 1810 and 1820 he created The Disasters of War, etchings inspired by the terrible violence that accompanied the Peninsular War of 1808–1814. Erdreich’s drawings are created atop reproductions of Disasters... etchings, bringing the stinging brutality of Goya’s interpretation of 19th-century atrocities into a modern context, addressing themes such as international terrorism and the fragility of our natural environment.
Beverly Erdreich (American, born 1939), Copycat, 2016, photomechanical reproduction, pastel, charcoal, and gouache on paper, Lent by the artist
The ArtWorks Gallery is devoted to temporary exhibitions of student art inspired by work on view elsewhere in the Museum.
The Language of Art Through August 5, 2018 ArtWorks Gallery This exhibition showcases works by students in the Learning Through Art: Artist in Residence Program.
Upcoming Exhibitions
Throughout the year, the Museum juries and hosts themed shows with guidelines that encourage teachers to develop related lesson plans. To learn more about upcoming exhibitions of student art and how to enter, please visit mmfa.org.
Student Exhibitions
Current Exhibition
Curator’s Choice: Works from the Museum’s Student Art Collection August 13 through September 16, 2018 ArtWorks Gallery Works in this exhibition from our Student Art Collection will be selected by a Museum Curator of Art. The collection, which has over 250 pieces, represents stellar works produced by students from our region over several decades. The Curator will select from works to create a vibrant and thoughtprovoking exhibition.
Do Good, Make Art
Artwork Due Friday, September 14 Exhibition: September 24 through November 10, 2018 Eligibility: Grades K through 12 ArtWorks Gallery
ArtWorks Gallery Lead Sponsors
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In connection with the upcoming fall exhibition Views of the South, this exhibition is inspired by the Empty Bowl international project. In an effort to raise awareness of hunger in our area, students are asked to create interpretations of food insecurity and the importance of community service.
Art Auction
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Mar 1, 2018
Hundreds of art aficionados gathered for the 14th biennial Art Auction to benefit the Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts Association. This year’s event was a new format of beloved Museum traditions, combining the silent and live auction with a new “paddle raise” for bids to support the Museum’s Learning Through Art: Artist in Residence Program at Wares Ferry Road Elementary. The works of art were selected from galleries in New York, New Orleans, Charleston, and Santa Fe and artists from around the country. Many thanks to the dedicated teams of the Art Auction Committee, the newly created Contemporary Committee, and the Art Auction Selection Committee for their diligent work to support the Museum through this exciting fundraiser.
Lead Sponsor Sponsor
The live auction in the Rotunda added to the excitement of the evening.
Community Spotlight
Merrill Lynch generously supported Art Auction once again as the lead sponsor.
Lister Hubbard, Art Auction Chair Allison Ingram, and Katie Hubbard bid in friendly competition on works of art, jewelry, decorative items, and Museum-exclusive non-art packages.
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Art Auction would not have been possible without the generous support of Stamp Idea Group’s Bruce Reid and the City’s First Lady Linda Strange and Mayor Todd Strange.
Director’s Circle
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Apr 23, 2018
Interim Director Ed Bridges welcomed the Museum’s major donors to celebrate the successes of the past year with an evening of fellowship in a beautiful setting, starting with cocktails in the courtyard of the John and Joyce Caddell Sculpture Garden, officially opening September 25, and dinner in the Lowder Gallery. A slideshow of images from 2017 and 2018 events ran during Dr. Bridges’ remarks. Guests rose to applaud Mark Johnson and wife Amy for their years of dedication to the Museum. The elegant dinner was catered by Jennie Weller Catering with wine contributed by Laura and Barrie Harmon.
Sponsors
From left to right: David Sanders, Board President Leslie Sanders, Interim Director Ed Bridges, Martha Bridges, Director Emeritus Mark Johnson, Amy Johnson, and Mayor Todd Strange
Community Spotlight
From left to right: Jack and Lisa Terry, Ray Ingram, Judy and Michael Desmond, and Gene Ingram of event sponsors Jack Ingram Motors and Mercedes-Benz, Inc.
From left to right: Sam and Emily Wootten, Margaret and Jimmy Lowder, and Katie and Josh Lowder represented event sponsors Colonial Company.
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From left to right: Dr. Ben Cumbus and Trustee Ginny Cumbus, Linda Strange and Mayor Todd Strange, and Trustee Cathy Martin and Samuel Martin.
In the Studio / Summer Art Camp
For questions or to register for any of the Museum’s classes or camps, please contact Brandy Morrison at edsecy@mmfa.org or call 334.625.4365. Fun & Funky Camp
Ages 6 to 12 Participants will learn about abstract art and create several fun and funky pieces in a variety of mediums that will be displayed at an exhibition at the end of the week. Mon, Jul 9–Fri, Jul 13 Morning Session: 8:30am to Noon Afternoon Session: 1–4:30pm $160 HALF DAY CAMP $250 FULL DAY CAMP Clint Darby/ Corey Spearman
All About Me Camp
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Ages 6 to 12 Focusing on self-portraits, selfexpression, and selfconfidence–campers will learn the basics of creating portraits and use those skills to create a variety of works featuring themselves. Mon, Jul 23–Fri, Jul 27 Morning Session: 8:30am to Noon Afternoon Session: 1–4:30pm $160 HALF DAY CAMP $250 FULL DAY CAMP Jennifer Bricken/ Corey Spearman
Young Artists
Ages 3 to 5 Children with their caregivers will enjoy learning basic elements of art through fun and engaging art projects. Each class will feature a different project to help improve fine motor skills and incorporate fundamental art skills. Tue, Aug 7, 21; Sep 4, and 18 3:45–4:30pm $15 CLASS $45 SERIES Kaci Norman
Calligraphy Class
Ages 14 and Older In this workshop participants will learn the basics of calligraphy including tools and styles. Participants will go home with several examples at the end of this one-day workshop. Materials are provided, and an optional supply list is available. A box lunch from our Café is available for purchase. Sat, Aug 18 10am–2pm $30 CLASS Maria Hager-Freedman
Homeschool Workshop with Chris Wade
Ages 6 to 18 Chris Wade, the artist featured in the solo exhibition Evolution of a Dream, will host a studio workshop for homeschool students. Participants will work on a variety of projects with the artist. Students will need to bring a sack lunch. Fri, Sep 7 10am–2pm $20 CLASS Chris Wade
Adult Workshop with Chris Wade
Ages 14 and older Join artist, Chris Wade, whose work is exhibited in Evolution of a Dream, in the Museum’s studio to learn more about the artist's work while working on your own creative pieces. All skill levels welcome. A box lunch from our Café is available for purchase. Sat, Sep 8 10am–4pm $45 CLASS Chris Wade
Members enjoy 25% off all classes and camps! Become a Member today at mmfa.org/join
Youth and Family Earth’s Heart ART & CULTURE Every Thursday 2:30pm Designed for ages 2 to 5 Join Kelly Bazan in ArtWorks Thursday afternoons to travel to Morocco in July, Italy in August, and Israel in September. Each month, children and their caregivers will visit a different culture and learn about its arts. During this free program, young learners will encounter the language, visual, performing, and culinary arts of the country explored.
Tales for Tots STORYTELLING
Wed, Jul 18, Aug 15, and Sep 19 10:30–11am and 11–11:30am Designed for ages 2 to 5 Children and their caregivers are invited to join us in the galleries for an interactive story and related make-and-take project led by docents. No reservations required.
Family Art Affair CREATING
Sun, Sep 30 Noon to 3pm
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Help us celebrate the opening of our beautiful sculpture garden and education courtyard during this special garden-themed Family Art Affair. This docent-led program is complemented by Jazz Jams in the Garden; both are free and open to the public.
Classes and Programs
SEE ME: Exploring Self-Portraits SPECIAL NEEDS
Wed, Jul 18, Aug 15, and Sep 19 1pm
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Ages 6 and Older This program, led by ArtWorks Educator Kelly Bazan, is designed for individuals with special needs and includes an exploration of portraits in the galleries. Afterward, participants will visit ArtWorks where they will see themselves in the mirrors of a giant kaleidoscope and the Tannenbaum interactive digital screen, and create mixed-media self-portraits. This program is free; to register contact Brandy Morrison at edsecy@mmfa.org.
Teens and Young Adults A.P. Art History CLASS
Begins August 2018 Grades 10 through 12 Are you a high school student interested in enrolling in Advanced Placement Art History beginning fall 2018? The Museum offers rolling admissions—please contact Alice Novak at anovak@mmfa.org to inquire about space availability.
Muses
TEEN ENGAGEMENT Wed, Sep 5 and 19 4pm
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Grades 7 through 12 The Muses is a teen council that enjoys creative experiences and collaborates to help shape the Museum’s teen program offerings and more. Participation allows students to meet professional artists and peers, learn about working in an arts and cultural organization, and gain realworld experience in event-planning, outreach, and project management. To register, please contact Elisabeth Palmer at epalmer@mmfa.org.
Sponsor
Classes and Programs
Last Call
ART & CONVERSATION Thu, Aug 16 5:30pm
Related Exhibition Jane Cassidy, page 9
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Ages 21 and Older Hosted by the Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts Junior Executive Board, Last Call is an opportunity to socialize with other young professionals and explore the exhibition Jane Cassidy: The Undersea Well before it closes on September 16.
Adults
The Undersea Well GALLERY TALK Tue, Jul 17 Noon
Join Curator Jennifer Jankauskas and Assistant Curator of Education Elisabeth Palmer for a gallerybased discussion about the installations of Irish artist, Jane Cassidy. The curators will discuss how Cassidy manipulates various technologies to create immersive, multisensory spaces that conjure a variety of emotions.
Related Exhibition Jane Cassidy, page 9
Andrei Rublev FILM
Thu, Aug 2 5:30pm Not Rated Andrei Rublev, starring Anatoliy Solonitsyn, charts the life of the great icon painter through a turbulent period of 15th century Russian history, a period marked by endless fighting between rival princes and by Tatar invasions. Films are presented by curators with discussions following. Popcorn and refreshments are available.
ArtTalk CRITIQUE
Thu, Jul 26, Sep 27, and Nov 29 6–9pm
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$14 remaining sessions Museum and MAG Members enjoy 25% off! All art enthusiasts are invited to enjoy this friendly critique, helpful to practicing artists and inspiring for any participants. Bring an original work of art for review and be inspired by the vision of fellow creatives. To register, contact Brandy Morrison at edsecy@mmfa.org.
Partner
Classes and Programs
Artful Yoga MOVEMENT
Wed, Jul 18; Aug 1, 15; Sep 5, and 19 Noon $10 class Free for Museum members! mmfa.org | 27
Ages 16 and Older Enjoy art-inspired yoga led by Nancy Beale. This class is suitable for all levels, and beginners are welcome. Guests are reminded to arrive early, bring their yoga mats, and wear comfortable clothing.
Adults
Build Your Brand WORKSHOP
Thu, Aug 30, Sep 20, and Oct 11 5:30pm $8 class Museum and MAG Members enjoy 25% off! In partnership with the Montgomery Art Guild, this five-part program continues with featured guest artists and a gallerist from Montgomery who share their tips and tricks to help you maximize your potential online, in galleries, and at festivals and competitions. To learn more or register, visit mmfa.org.
Partner
Peggy Guggenheim: Art Addict FILM
Thu, Sep 6 5:30pm Not Rated A documentary about the life of art icon and heiress to the Guggenheim family, Peggy Guggenheim. The film is a compendium of the greatest 20th–century art mixed with the wild and iconoclastic life of one of the most powerful women in the history of the art world. Films are presented by curators with discussions following. Popcorn and refreshments are available.
Art Ed Central
TEACHER WORKSHOP
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Thu, Sep 13 4:30–6pm Art teachers are invited to the Museum to be inspired for the new school year, engage with the Museum’s collection, and create works of art themselves! Participants will explore the exhibition Quiet Moments then reflect on art making as meditation in a related studio project. To register for this session and receive information about future meetings, contact Brandy Morrison at edsecy@mmfa.org.
Related Exhibition
Quiet Moments, page 9
Classes and Programs
Short Course: How Does Art Get on the Wall? GALLERY TALK
Tue, Jul 24, 31; and Aug 7 Noon Charlie Lucas (American, born 1951), Garbage Can Mama (this is the lady whenever you wake up in the morning is taking the lid off the garbage can - if you disturb her, you become the meal), date unknown, welded scrap metal, from the 2010 Museum exhibition Tin Man: The Art of Charlie Lucas
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Have you looked at a painting and thought, “Why did this painting get put in this frame?” In this Short Course series, Curator Margaret Lynne Ausfeld and Preparator Jeff Dutton will discuss the processes behind displaying artwork in the Museum’s galleries.
All Ages
First Sundays and Third Saturdays TOUR
Sun, Jul 1, Aug 5, and Sep 2 Sat, Jul 21, Aug 18, and Sep 15 1pm Learn more about your Museum! Docents lead you in exploring the artistic treasures on view during these free, one-hour tours.
Jazz Jams MUSIC
Sun, Sep 30 Noon to 3pm Help us celebrate the opening of our beautiful sculpture garden with an afternoon of outdoor jazz. This program is complemented by Family Art Affair in the Garden; both are free and open to the public.
Members Only Become A Docent VOLUNTEER
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Applications Due Sunday, July 15 Begins Fall 2018 Ages 18 and Older The docent volunteer program is a year-long program that prepares docents to lead tours for students; it includes experiences in the galleries, studios, and ArtWorks. No experience required. To learn more visit mmfa.org or contact Elisabeth Palmer at epalmer@mmfa.org.
Sponsor
Classes and Programs
Members Only Ekphrasis BOOK CLUB
Wed, Aug 8 and Sep 12 Noon Ekphrasis is a monthly book club devoted to the history of art featuring works of fiction and nonfiction. Upcoming titles include The Girl with the Gallery and From Bauhaus to Our House presented by the Museum’s Architect Jim Barganier. Lunches are available by pre-order.
Collectors Society SUPPORT
2018–2019 $350 Annually
Be on the lookout for the next season’s schedule via email in July.
Collectors Society members visit the studio of artist Merrilee Challis, whose work was featured in the Museum’s exhibition Uncommon Territory: Contemporary Art in Alabama.
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Join us to celebrate 30 years of the Museum in the Park. Collectors Society is designed for Museum members who collect art as well as those who enjoy learning about art and collections. This year’s schedule will highlight topics such as conservation, glass, and ceramics, and includes luncheon programs at the Museum and travel.
Divine Lunch Thu, Jul 19 11am–2pm
$20 per person Glasses of wine for $8 Ages 21 and Older United-Johnson Brothers, LLC will be pairing samples of wines specifically for the menu created by the chefs at Café M. This special menu will highlight locally sourced fare. While you’re here, stop by the Museum Store to see artist Judy Walton in action from noon until 2pm. Reservations are recommended and can be made by calling 334.625.4339.
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Thu, Aug 23 5:30–7:30pm
All Ages All active-duty military, veterans, and their immediate families are invited to join us for a free evening of family fun. Guests will enjoy artmaking activities, music, and dinner. This event is our way of saying thank you for your service. Following the event, head across the park to the Montgomery Symphony Orchestra’s 32nd annual Broadway Under the Stars concert, which begins at 7:30pm.
Sponsor Dan Harris County Commissioner – District 1
Thu, Oct 4 5:30–7:30pm
All Ages We invite Montgomery County and City of Montgomery employees and their families to join us for a free evening of family fun! Guests will enjoy art-making activities, music, and dinner.
Lead Sponsor Charles Jinright City Council President
Museum Staff Administration
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1 SUN 1pm
• First Sunday
5 THU 2:30pm
• Earth’s Heart
9 MON
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• Artist in Action
2:30pm
• Earth’s Heart • Third Saturday
23 MON
10 TUE
8:30am • All About Me Camp
8:30am • Fun & Funky Camp
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11 WED 8:30am • Fun & Funky Camp
12 THU 8:30am • Fun & Funky Camp 2:30pm
• Earth’s Heart
13 FRI 8:30am • Fun & Funky Camp
17 TUE Noon
• Gallery Talk: The Undersea Wall
18 WED 10:30am
• Tales for Tots
11am
• Tales for Tots
Noon
• Artful Yoga*
1pm • See Me: Exploring Self-Portraits with Special Needs Audiences
8:30am • All About Me Camp Noon
• Short Course: How Does Art Get on the Wall?
25 WED 8:30am • All About Me Camp
26 THU 8:30am • All About Me Camp 2:30pm
• Earth’s Heart
6pm
• ArtTalk
27 FRI 8:30am • All About Me Camp
31 TUE Noon
Noon
• Short Course: How Does Art Get on the Wall?
• Artful Yoga*
2 THU 2:30pm
21 SAT 1pm
8:30am • Fun & Funky Camp
1 WED
19 THU
• Earth’s Heart
5:30pm • Film: Andrei Rublev
5 SUN 1pm
• First Sunday
7 TUE Noon
• Short Course: How Does Art Get on the Wall?
3:45pm
• Young Artists
8 WED Noon
Ekphrasis: The Girl with the Gallery u
9 THU 2:30pm
• Earth’s Heart
15 WED 10:30am
• Tales for Tots
11am
• Tales for Tots
Noon
• Artful Yoga*
1pm • See Me: Exploring Self-Portraits with Special Needs Audiences
16 THU 2:30pm
• Earth’s Heart
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19 THU
5:30pm • Last Call: Jane Cassidy 11am
• Divine Lunch
Above: Jane Cassidy (Irish, born 1984), They Upped Their Game After the Oranges, 2012, projection mapping, stereo sound, Lent by the artist
2 SUN
18 SAT 10am
• Calligraphy Class
1pm
• Third Saturday • Young Artists
23 THU 2:30pm
• Earth’s Heart
• First Sunday
4 TUE 3:45pm
21 TUE 3:45pm
1pm
• Young Artists
5 WED Noon
• Artful Yoga*
4pm
• Muses
6 THU 2:30pm
• Earth’s Heart
5:30pm • Film: Peggy Guggenheim: Art Addict
Calendar
September 25 TUE
4pm u Annual Meeting and Garden Ribbon Cutting 4pm
Opening Reception for Fall Exhibitions u
27 THU 2:30pm
• Earth’s Heart
6pm
• ArtTalk
30 SUN
7 FRI 10am
• Homeschool Workshop with Chris Wade
8 SAT 10am 5:30pm • Military Open House
30 THU 2:30pm
• Earth’s Heart
5:30pm
• Build Your Brand
• Adult Workshop with Chris Wade
12 WED Noon u Ekphrasis: From Bauhaus to Our House
13 THU 2:30pm
• Earth’s Heart
4:30pm
• Art Ed Central
Noon • Garden Public Opening Noon
• Jazz Jams
Noon
• Family Art Affair
15 SAT 1pm
• Third Saturday
18 TUE 3:45pm
• Young Artists
19 WED 10:30am
• Tales for Tots
11am
• Tales for Tots
Noon
• Artful Yoga*
4pm
• Muses
20 THU 2:30pm
• Earth’s Heart
5:30pm
• Build Your Brand
Family Youth and Teens Young Adults Adults All Ages
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Fee • Members Only u *Artful Yoga is free for Museum Members
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