Spring Brochure by Michael LaRiccia

G R O U N D S

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S C U L P T U R E

ANNIVERSARY

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LETTER FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Welcome to another wondrous season at Grounds For Sculpture. This year marks our 10th anniversary as a not-for-profit organization. As part of the celebration, we want to thank you all, the extraordinary businesses, foundations and state agencies and our faithful members and private donors who have supported the park over the years. Your generosity along with that of our visionary founder has made it possible for us to further a mission of making contemporary sculpture accessible to a wider, more diverse and growing public. Many of you may recall when the park first opened its doors and hosted its inaugural exhibition which showcased a handful of sculptures in our new 16-acre park. Today, there are more than 250 sculptures on 35 acres, and each season new pieces are added to the park. We’re particularly excited about our spring/summer exhibitions, featuring the work of legendary artist Keith Haring and the internationally acclaimed Chakaia Booker, plus our annual Focus on Sculpture photography exhibit and our debut exhibition of members’ artwork. As we move into this 10th year as a not-for-profit organization, there is tremendous excitement and a renewed focus on providing even more ways to engage you, our faithful patrons. We have added docent-led full moon tours (once the weather turns warm), opportunities to picnic in the park, numerous concerts and special events, monthly workshops celebrating our history and artists in the park. For the first time ever, we’re offering free admission Tuesdays through Thursdays in the month of January and in recognition of this special anniversary year free admission on the 10th of every month plus 10% discounts in our shops. Oh, and the 10th visitor on those days is in for a treat. We hope that you will join us many times this season and bring your friends and family too. David Miller

Cover images: (Top Left) Photo by Diane Bladecki (Bottom Left) DALA, image courtesy of the Artists (Right) Carlos Dorrien, The Nine Muses, 1990-7, granite H: 132 W: 240 D: 360 inches. spring brochure(FINAL).indd 2

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 4 – 7. . . . . . . Exhibitions Page 8 –15. . . . . . Educational Programs

Gallery Talks pg 8

Adult Workshops pg 9 – 13

Family Fun pg 14 –15

Page 16 –19.....Special Events Page 20..........Special Tours Page 21 – 23.....Performances Page 24 – 27.....Happenings at...

The Peacock Café pg 24

Rat’s Restaurant pg 25 – 27

Page 28 – 29.....Social and Corporate Events

Rat’s Restaurant pg 28

Seward Johnson Center for the Arts pg 29

Page 30 – 31.....Events as a Glance

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Grounds For Sculpture Celebrates in

ANNIVERSARY

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Isaac Witkin, Garden State,1997, Zimbabwe black granite, H. 228 x W. 132 x D. 114 inches 12/1/2009 2:21:26 PM

2010 marks the 10th anniversary of Grounds For Sculpture (GFS) becoming a public non-profit organization. It was 10 years ago that GFS opened its gates to the general public, began a membership program, and started an exciting line-up of educational and entertainment workshops and events. Ten years flew by so quickly and we have seen such growth that we’re planning a year-long party for our loyal patrons as well as new friends!

Hours of Operation Open year-round Tuesday – Sunday, 10am – 6 pm Closed Mondays except Labor Day, Memorial Day and July 4th. Grounds For Sculpture reserves the right to close to the public for special events throughout the year.

Special giveaways on the 10th of every month, moonlight park tours, 10th anniversary workshops and lectures, an Artist-in-Residence experience, and the first ever Member Exhibition are just some of the many programs awaiting our visitors. Please mark your calendars and get ready to celebrate all year long!

Accessibility The Museum Building is fully accessible on the ground floor. A “Patron Guide” illustrating artworks installed on the small mezzanine is available at the museum’s reception desk. All other buildings are fully accessible. Accessible walkways allow for access to the 35–acre sculpture park.

Admission: Adults Student(13+) and Senior (65+) Children (6 – 12) Members and Children (5-)

$10 $8 $6 Free

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EXHIBITIONS January 23 Winter Season 2010 Exhibition Opening

Reception: Sat., January 23, 4pm – 6pm. Members and invited guests only. Visitor Center and Domestic Arts Building closed to the public 3 – 6pm. Exhibition: January 24 through April 18. The annual Focus on Sculpture exhibition is a juried exhibition of amateur photographers on display in the Education Gallery. This year’s distinguished juror, Andrea Baldeck, is a black and white fine-art photographer. Also exhibiting in the Domestic Arts Building is glass artist Flo Perkins, well known for her representations of every day objects in glass. Her originality, sensibility, and imagination have led her to become a well respected artist and innovator in the field of hot glass.

January 24 Toad Hall Shop & Gallery Exhibition: “Image and Form”

Exhibition: January 24 through April 18. Toad Hall Shop & Gallery presents, In Image and Form, the photography of Andrea Baldeck, who explores mountain peaks, far-flung islands, fields and gardens, seeking to entrap the transient through the magic of her photography. Also on exhibit will be the unique decorative arts of Albert Paley. Experience how his tremendous craftsmanship translates into everyday living.

April 11 Member Exhibition 2010 Drop-Off

Sun., April 11, 10am – 2pm. This exhibition featuring artwork in various media by our Members will take place in the Education Gallery at the Seward Johnson Center for the Arts. The prospectus will be available on Grounds For Sculpture’s website in February. Pick-up of unaccepted works will be Saturday, April 17.

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(L)Flo Perkins, Three Graces, 2004, Blown glass and steel, 22-1/2 x 15 x 13 inches. Courtesy of the Artist. Photo: Addison Doty (R)Aerial view of “ Albert Paley: Dialogue with Steel” on view through April 18.

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(L) Keith Haring, Dog, 1986,Cut-out plywood with lacquer and silkscreen, H. 50 x W. 38 x D. 2 inches, Courtesy of The Keith Haring Foundation, ÂŠ Keith Haring Foundation.

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May 1

Spring/Summer Season 2010

May 1

Members Exhibition

Reception: Sat., May 1, 2 – 5pm. The park is closed to the public all day. Members and invited guests only. Exhibition: May 2 through September 19. In the Museum, the pop-art sculpture of Keith Haring. His boldly colorful, strongly linear works take on the difficult themes of religion, drugs, life and death, sexuality, and unity with imagery ranging from darkly disturbing to joyously triumphant. Though he experimented with many different mediums, his sculptures echo the style and themes from his bold 2-dimensional works. Also, on view in the Domestic Arts Building, the environmental work of Chakaia Booker, whose primary medium of recycled tires begs the comparison between the pattern in a relief sculpture’s tire tread to the patterns of ancient writing, likening the viewer’s experience of examining her work to a process of archeological discovery.

Reception: Sat., May 1, 2 – 5pm. The park is closed to the public all day. members and invited guests only. Exhibition: May 2 through July 18. This new exhibition features artwork in various media by Members of Grounds For Sculpture in the Education Gallery of the Seward Johnson Center for the Arts.

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Curator’s Walk

Sat., May 15, 1pm. Take part in an intimate tour as Grounds For Sculpture’s Curator discusses some new and familiar additions to the Grounds, the artists who created them, and the history behind each chosen work. $10 Members; $15 Non-members. To reserve, please call (609) 586-0616.

Chakaia Booker, Phobic Digression, 2006, rubber tire and stainless steel, H. 114 x W. 60 x D. 54 inches, Courtesy of the artist and the Marlborough Gallery.

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EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS Gallery Talks January 24

Life and Work Inspired by New Mexico with Flo Perkins

Sun., January 24, 2pm. Free with park admission. Flo Perkins will talk about how her work inspired her relocation to New Mexico, and how living there has affected her chosen medium of blown glass. A discussion of Flo’s work over the last 30 years, as well as pictures of the New Mexico landscape and other significant influences will be shared during this talk.

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Focus on Sculpture with Andrea Baldeck

Sat., February 6, 2pm. Andrea Baldeck, juror for Focus on Sculpture 2010, will discuss the selection process and the works on view in this exhibition. RSVP by calling (609) 586-0616.

Creating Landscapes for Sculpture with Doug Kale

Sat., March 13, 2 pm. Free with park admission. Have you ever wondered about the step-by-step process of recreating the Impressionist scenes for Seward Johnson’s sculptures at Grounds For Sculpture? Learn about the development of the site for If It Were Time during this talk and slide presentation with Doug Kale, Owner and President of Kale’s Nursery.

Chakaia Booker

Sun., May 2, 2pm. Free with park admission. Join Chakaia Booker for this talk featuring an overview of her experience creating distinctive sculptural works using recycled and reused materials in unique ways. Space is limited for gallery talks, seating is on a first-come, first-serve basis.

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(R) Andrea Baldeck, Black Bottom Tea Pots, 2009, toned gelatin silver print on paper, H. 11 ½ x W. 17 inches. Courtesy of the Artist. 12/1/2009 2:21:36 PM

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS Adult Workshops

ANNIVERSARY

10th Anniversary Celebration Workshop

Sat., Jan. 9, 10:30am – 1:30pm. Look for this new series of ten workshops offered in celebration of Grounds For Sculpture’s tenth anniversary as a public non-profit! Each workshop will focus on a different artist in the park and their art-making technique. This first workshop celebrates Isaac Witkin, one of the first sculptors to exhibit at Grounds For Sculpture, who remained a celebrated friend and colleague for years. Learn more about the life and work of this sculptor and make your own abstract wax sculpture using his direct pour method. Instructor: Aylin Green. $45 Members; $50 Non-members.

February 4, 11, 18, 25

Wonders of Winter Photography (Beginner)

February 13

10th Anniversary Celebration Workshop

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10:30 am – 12:30 pm. Investigate the primary elements of composition while learning critiquing skills and in-depth techniques for taking landscape photographs. An SLR or digital camera is required. Instructor: Sally Davidson. $55 Members; $65 Non-members.

Sat., February 13, 10:30am – 1:30pm. In this second workshop in our birthday series, we celebrate Seward Johnson. As the founder of Grounds For Sculpture, Johnson had a vision to create a sculpture park on the site of the former New Jersey State Fairgrounds. Explore his artistic background and influences as well as his sculpture and ideas. Choose an impressionist painting that you admire and imagine what it would look like in 3D by creating a simple maquette. Instructor: Aylin Green. $45 Member; $55 Non-member. To register for workshops please call (609) 586-0616.

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Stone carving workshop

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EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS Adult Workshops ( c o n t i n u e d ) February 27 March 6, 13, 20, 27 April 10, 17, 24

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Sculptural Ceramics

10:30am – 1:30pm. Use the versatile medium of clay to explore and learn techniques that can be used to create small, large and even the most complicated objects. Traditional and experimental methods of working with clay will be introduced, and students may choose a functional or sculptural approach to their work. Classes will start with short creativity-building experiments and throughout the course, students will be encouraged to develop individual ideas. Use of tools, 25 lbs. of clay, glazes and firing are included in the workshop fee. Instructor: Debbie Reichard. $200 Members; $215 Non-members. 10th Anniversary Celebration Workshop Sat., March 13, 10:30am – 1:30pm. Begin or continue this series of workshops by learning about Artist-In-The-Park, Elizabeth Strong-Cuevas. Strong-Cuevas is not only a renowned sculptor, but also serves on the Grounds For Sculpture Board of Trustees. In this workshop, learn about her background as an artist and create your own cosmic head using wax, a material often used by this artist in the early stages of her sculptures. Instructor: Aylin Green. $45 Members; $55 Non-members. To register, please call (609) 586-0616.

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March 27 Adult Workshops: Adults at Play

Sat., March 27. Discover new artistic mediums in these short workshops that will give you a taste of upcoming adult workshops offered this spring and summer at Grounds For Sculpture. The Green Scene 11am – 1pm. The Spring/Summer 2010 Exhibition Season features Chakaia Booker in the Domestic Arts Buiding. Her work focuses on repurposing tires to create unique sculptural art. In this workshop, learn to use various recycled materials to create a relief sculpture. Instructor: Margareta Warlick. $30 Members; $35 Non- members. Photography 1pm – 3pm. Bring your own landscape or nature photographs to learn more about creating a dynamic composition when taking your photos. Then try your new skills in our breathtaking Sculpture Park. An SLR or digital camera is required. Instructor: Sally Davidson. $20 Members, $25 Non-members.

April Spring Visions Photography 8, 15, 22, 29 (Intermediate & Advanced)

10:30am – 12:30pm. Explore the use of photography as a means of self expression! Capture the beauty of spring and look at your photographs in a new way. Learn camera handling, professional techniques of seeing photographically, composition essentials, and the language of light while exploring your surroundings. An SLR or digital camera is required. Instructor: Sally Davidson. $55 Members; $65 Non-members.

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10th Anniversary Celebration Workshop

Sat., April 10, 10:30am – 1:30pm. As the former director of the Stone Division of the Atelier, Walter Dusenbery holds a special place in the history of Grounds For Sculpture. Many of his stone sculptures grace the grounds including the monumental Damascus Gate. Learn more about his interesting and varied background and create a portal of your own using travertine tile. Instructor: Aylin Green. $45 Members; $50 Non-members.

10th Anniversary Celebration Workshop

Sat., May 8, 10:30am – 1:30pm. During her time working at the Johnson Atelier, Kiki Smith created the sculpture Untitled, 2006, currently located in the Water Garden. In much of her work, the body is seen as a receptacle of knowledge, belief, and storytelling and often exposes the inner biological systems of females as a metaphor for social issues. This workshop will explore the life and work of this artist, noting the influences of her highly personal art. Using the dry point technique, create prints that illustrate your own mythologies. And finally, imagine how these drawings could be ultimately translated into sculpture. Instructor: Aylin Green. $35 Members; $40 Non-members.

The Green Scene

10:30 am – 12:30 pm. Become inspired by artists who create sculpture by reusing and recycling everyday materials. Create a wooden relief in the style of Louise Nevelson, a sculpture using plastics and old tires in the style of Chakaia Booker, and outdoor sculpture as approached by Sherri Warner Hunter using glass, ceramic and concrete. Instructor: Margareta Warlick. $100 Members; $115 Non-members. To register for workshops please call (609) 586-0616.

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Altered Books workshop

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EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS Adult Workshops ( c o n t i n u e d ) May Stone Carving 8, 15, 22 10:30 am – 12:30 pm. Create your own stone sculpture under the

instruction of a master stone carver. In this studio class, stone properties,

June stone selection, tool use and hand finishing techniques are taught. 5, 12 Specialized tools and materials will be available. Students should bring

leather gloves, eye protection and an apron. In partnership with Digital Stone Project. Instructor: Steve Flom. $245 Members; $260 Non-members.

May Beginner Yoga 15, 22 10:30am – 12pm. This instructional class is great for those new to yoga, and the advanced student wanting to revisit their practice with new eyes.

June Learn meditation techniques, proper alignment, and how to coordinate 5, 12, 19, 26 your breath and movement. This class includes instruction in sun

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Stained Glass adult workshop

salutations and the vinyasa flow style of yoga. This class will be held outside on the breathtaking grounds, weather dependent. Please bring a yoga mat, a towel to place under your mat and a water bottle. In partnership with The Prancing Peacock Yoga Studio. Instructor: Liz Conner. $50 Members; $60 Non-members.

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Sat., June 12, 10:30am – 1:30pm. In the spring of 2001, Leonda Finke’s figurative drawings and sculptures were the focus of a one-person exhibition. Two sculptures of women in the sun have been on view in the sculpture pad ever since. Learn about her development and focus as a sculptor, and with plasticine clay (a clay that always stays soft and workable), create figurative sculptures that focus on the complexities of the human body rather than traditional idealized figures. Instructor: Aylin Green.$45 Members; $50 Non-members.

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EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS Family Fun

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Mixed Media family workshop

May 22

Tots on Tour!

11am and 1pm. Ages 3 – 5. Rain or Shine! Free with park admission. Listen to a story, become park explorers, and make original works of art. Bring your toddler to learn about sculpture through interactive activities. One adult must accompany each child. Space is limited and on a first-come, first-serve basis. Meets in the Visitor Center in the Seward Johnson Center for the Arts. Instructor: Joslyn Johnson.

Family Workshop: Bubble Wrap Magic!

Sat., May 22, 1pm. Free with park admission. In collaboration with Music & Motion Dance Production’s spring season, Grounds For Sculpture invites you to join us in celebrating our mutual 10th anniversaries. Participate in a family workshop where you’ll transform bubble wrap into sculptures that float from your imagination. Come and experience the fun of making works of art from these discarded materials and help the environment at the same time. Instructors: D.J. Haslett and Andrea Piovane.

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Music & Motion Dance at Grounds For Sculpture. Photo by Stephanie McDowell Sculpture: Walter Dusenbery, Tempio Bretton, 1981, yellow travertine, H. 120 x W. 40 x D. 40 inches.

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10TH ANNIVERSARY EVENTS

Tenth Tenth on the Tenth Giveaway! of Every In honor of Grounds For Sculpture’s 10th birthday as a non-profit organization, we Month want to give you a gift! The tenth person in the park on the 10th of every month will win a Grounds For Sculpture goodie bag worth a retail value of $50!

Tenth Toad Hall Shop & Gallery of Every In conjunction with Grounds For Sculpture’s 10th Anniversary, both Toad Hall Shop Month & Gallery and the Museum Shop will offer 10% off on the 10th of the month to all

patrons and online shoppers on regularly priced merchandise. Members receive an additional 10% on top of the 10% they already receive!

January Visit for Free! 5 – 29 Tuesdays – Thursdays throughout the entire month of January, Grounds For Sculpture will grant free admission to all patrons. Use this opportunity to change up your daily lunch routine by eating at the Peacock Café. Bring visiting friends and family to see our winter wonderland.

SPECIAL EVENTS

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February 2 Groundhog Day!

Tues., February 2, 10am – 1:30pm. Join us for Grounds For Sculpture’s Fifth Annual Groundhog Day celebration! In addition to a musical performance, this day-long event features educational tours of the sculpture park, morning groundhog-inspired workshops, kinetic movement workshops and storytelling (all activities suitable for ages 6 – 10). Hot chocolate and cookies are available to those who brave the cold and venture out into the park in search of ART, the Grounds For Sculpture Groundhog! Workshops are by registration only. Please check our website for more details.

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Seward Johnson, If It Were Time, 1999, cast bronze, aluminum, 3/8; H: 78 x W. 52 x D. 33 ÂŠ 1999 The Sculpture Foundation, Inc.

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February 27 Trenton Area Festival of Electronic Arts

Sat., February 27, 12 – 6pm. Evening showcase concert, 6pm. Join us for an exploration of electronic environmental and performance art. Interact, learn and network f2f (no voltage required) where AV geeks are vanward and hip. Sights and sounds will stretch the imagination. Performances, exhibits, and seminars will mark the event along with an e-drum circle and an open Personal Media Player jam. Bring your favorite music or visual apps and we’ll do our best to plug you in to an impromptu multi-media happening. Or simply come treat your senses in a space transformed by light paintings, video sculpture, ambient soundscapes and experimental music. Free with park admission. Afternoon Festival Session: $5 at door. Evening Showcase Concert: $5 at door. (For news, questions or to inquire about formal participation, please visit www.FEA-Trenton.com)

March 14 Pushcart Players present “Stone Soup and Other Stories”

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Sun., March 14, 1pm. Free with park admission. Enjoy Story Theatre at its best! In this family production adapted by Ruth Fost and Carol Wechter, Stone Soup and Other Stories presents tales from around the world, providing a delightful introduction to theatre as well as to the cultures and customs of different lands. Performance in association with The New Jersey Theatre Alliance’s The Stages Festival and Family Week at the Theatre. For more information on this partnership, please visit www.njtheatrealliance.com or www.familyweek.com. To make reservations in advance, please call (609) 586-0616. Recommended for grades Pre-K through 4th.

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Artists In Action

Sat., March 27, 11am – 4pm. Free with park admission. Artists In Action is the kick-off event to our spring season. Get inspired by watching accomplished artists demonstrate their expertise in a variety of media in their own studios open to the public on this day only. Come and view their latest works, have your questions answered and listen to music performed by local musicians.

Day at the Fair

Sun., April 18, 11am – 4pm. Rain or shine! A celebration to commemorate Grounds For Sculpture’s roots as the New Jersey State Fairgrounds. Visit our Museum Building (formerly used to house the rabbits, goats, etc. during the golden age of the State Fair) and the Domestic Arts Building (formerly the site of quilting, canning, pie making, and other homemaking arts). Tour the park, visit the balloon man, relax to music in the courtyard, participate in workshops, and view a pie-making demo. Purchase popcorn, cotton-candy, hot dogs, and other treats at the concession stands. Have lots of fun at our fantasy fair!

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May 16

Poetry in the Park: Cool Women

June 5

Anniversary Arts Party

June 20

Sun., May 16, 3pm. Free with admission. Readings by a unique group of women writers who draw inspiration from their lives and each other. Gaining in popularity and notoriety for the last several years, the group has published several volumes of poetry collectively as well as individually.

Sat., June 5, 11am – 4pm. Free with park admission. This is our annual celebration of the founding of Grounds For Sculpture. Bring your children, ages 6 – 12, to our kid-friendly workshops. Meet the artists and tour the grounds with select Artists-in-the-Park at 11am, 1pm, and 2pm. Additionally, Music & Motion Dance Productions will be on site performing excerpts from their 2010 Season in accompaniment to the Meet the Artist Tours. Join us in the Community Quilt Project. A display of the work done thus far will be on exhibit, as well as the opportunity to make a square in contribution for our Commemorative Quilt as a work-in-progress. Adults, kids, and families are invited to create their own special squares depicting their favorite things about Grounds For Sculpture. Also free musical performances throughout the day, free ice cream and cake, the Peacock Calling Contest and much more.

Poets’ Invitational

Sun., June 20, 2pm. Rain or Shine! Calling all poets, writers, musicians or any combination of the above. Now is your chance to debut your work at Grounds For Sculpture during one of our most popular events of the season and get the feedback of your peers! Reading spaces are limited – to reserve your place, please call (609) 586-0616.

Photo by Diane Bladecki

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SPECIAL TOURS March 30 April 28 May 20

Full Moon Tour and Dinner at Rat’s Restaurant

7pm. Let the magnificence of Grounds For Sculpture wow you by moonlight in an experience like no other. Begin your evening with a romantic 3-course dinner for two at Rat’s Restaurant, followed by a docent-led group tour lit by the full moon. Enjoy a special walk through the Grounds and view sculptures individually lit to show off their evening brilliance. Reservations are limited for our full-moon tours. $55 per person all inclusive. To make a reservation, please call (609) 586-0616.

May 12

Atelier Tour

June 26

Full Moon Tour and Picnic from the Peacock Café

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Beverly Pepper, Split Ritual II, 1992, cast ductile iron, H. 120 x W. 96 x D 96 inches. Photo by David Steele.

Wed., May 12, 5:30pm. Grounds For Sculpture hosts a tour of the Johnson Atelier and Digital Atelier, led by Charles Haude, Executive Director of the Johnson Atelier, and John Lash, CEO of the Digital Atelier. Participants will get the inside “scoop” on how sculpture is made and the processes used to create a finished work of art. Tour participants can enjoy refreshments prior to beginning the tour. To make the night even more special, guests who dine at Rat’s following their tour will have their choice of a complimentary appetizer. Advanced reservations for Rat’s required by calling (609) 584-7800. $15 Members; $20 Non-members. To register, please call (609) 586-0616. Sat., June 26, 7pm. Let the magnificence of Grounds For Sculpture wow you by moonlight in an experience like no other. This evening begins at the Peacock Café with a romantic picnic dinner for two, followed by a docent-led group tour lit by the light of a full moon. Enjoy a special walk through the Grounds and view individually lit sculptures to show off their evening brilliance. Reservations are limited for our moon-light tours. $65 per couple. To make a reservation, please call (609) 586-0616.

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GFS PERFORMANCES

May 7

Concert: John Sebastian

Sat., March 20, 8pm. Grounds For Sculpture is excited to welcome back Rock & Roll Hall of Famer John Sebastian. With a repertoire of pop music classics such as “Summer in the City” and “Did You Ever Have to Make Up Your Mind,” as well as the theme song to Welcome Back Kotter, “Welcome Back”. John is a true folk/rock music original. He first rose to fame as the front man for The Lovin’ Spoonful, scoring ten Top 40 hits before going solo, including his memorable solo appearance at Woodstock in 1969. With more than 40 years of performing and touring behind him, and his induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2000, there’s no slowing John down. Come see why John Sebastian is not only a master musician, writer, and exuberant performer, but one of the best ambassadors American music has. $25 Members; $30 Non-members; $30 Day of Show. For tickets, please call (609) 586-0616.

Concert: DALA

Fri., May 7, 8pm. DALA serves up luxurious vocal harmonies guaranteed to give you chills. Pop singer/songwriters Sheila Carabine and Amanda Walther have it all – talent, charisma, looks, charm, and heavenly, harmonious singing voices. And now they’ve got the buzz. After successfully wowing the audience at the Newport Folk Festival last summer, DALA has become the hottest young Canadian act on the North American music festival circuit. Think Everly Brothers meet Indigo Girls with an indie folk-pop sensibility and you have a general idea of what to expect. Not only do the girls write hip, folk-tinged pop songs that are sure to appeal to the younger generation, but they’ve endeared themselves to more seasoned audience members with their renditions of songs by Neil Young, Donovan, Joni Mitchell, Buffalo Springfield and Joan Osborne. Don’t miss this exciting duo. $15 Members; $18 Non-members: $20 Day of Show. For tickets, call (609) 586-0616.

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DALA; Photo courtesy of the artists

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The Klez Dispensers (see page 25); Photo courtesy of the artist.

GFS PERFORMANCES

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June 11 Courtyard Concert: The Klez Dispensers

Fri., June 11, 7:30pm. Rain or shine! A full force of creativity, The Klez Dispensers are juicy, fresh and daring. They’ve been dishing up their signature state-of-the-art, swinging American-style Klezmer music since their college days. Audiences can’t get enough of their impeccable arrangements, inspiring improvisations, and engaging repertoire from the early years of Klezmer, as well as exciting original compositions. An eight-piece ensemble comprised of clarinet, trumpet, saxophone, violin, piano, bass, drums and vocals, each Dispenser is an accomplished musician contributing skill, personality and artistry to the group. Prior to the concert, The Peacock Café will be serving specials inspired by the night’s theme so come hungry! All tickets: $10. For tickets, please call (609) 586-0616. Reservations are suggested for The Peacock Café, and can be made by calling (609) 890-6015.

June 25 Courtyard Concert: Broadside Electric

Fri., June 25, 7:30pm. Rain or shine! Broadside Electric’s unique hybrid sound successfully blends the music of different countries and cultures. Their distinctive melodies emphasize the British Isles by using rock idioms and innovative arrangements bringing new energy to folk music. Using this combination, they’ve earned a solid reputation for thoroughly original arrangements utilizing an extensive knowledge of traditional English, Celtic and Eastern European music. Folk fans will hear familiar pieces in a refreshing new setting while others will discover the richness of folk traditions embedded in modern multi-layered arrangements guaranteed to serenade the soul. Prior to the concert, The Peacock Café will be serving specials inspired by the night’s theme so come hungry! All tickets: $10. For tickets, please call (609) 586-0616. Reservations are suggested for The Peacock Café, and can be made by calling (609) 890-6015.

Image: John Sebastian; Photo © CSP Images.

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HAPPENINGS AT The Peacock Café at Grounds For Sculpture is located in the Domestic Arts Building. It offers a casual luncheon menu for dining indoors or outside in the courtyard. For menu information, please visit groundsforsculpture.org.

February 14 Valentine’s Day

Sun., February 14, 11 – 3pm. Bring your loved ones to the café for a romantic Valentine’s Brunch! We’ll serve a special menu including a kissworthy cocktail and a delicious chocolate dessert. Reservations requested. Call (609) 890-6015 or email cafe@groundsforsculpture.org.

May 9 Mother’s Day

Sun., May 9, 11 – 3pm. Treat mom to a delicious brunch at the Peacock Café. Our special menu will include French toast, smoked salmon and quiche. Or enjoy a glass of wine and some light snacks at the Gazebo.

May 31 Memorial Day

Mon., May 31. Join us at the Gazebo for a Memorial Day Barbeque – Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Lemonade and Ice Cream!

Picnics Spread out a blanket in a cozy corner of the grounds and enjoy a special

gourmet packed lunch from the Peacock Café. Outside food isn’t allowed on the grounds, so this is a unique way to dine in the park. Call or stop by the café before 11:30am, and we’ll pack a lunch for you to enjoy that afternoon!

Large Planning to visit the Grounds for Sculpture with a large group? Order Groups bagged lunches in advance from the Peacock Café! Each $15 lunch includes

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a sandwich, cookie, chips, piece of fruit and soda or water.

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HAPPENINGS AT

ZAGAT-RATED Top Decor 2009

PHILADELPHIA MAGAZINE Most Romantic Restaurant 2009

SJ MAGAZINE Best Restaurant with a View 2009

Grounds For Sculpture’s charming restaurant, Rat’s, is designed to make visitors feel they have stepped into a village reminiscent of French impressionist Claude Monet’s beloved town of Giverny. Rat’s offers a magical ambiance for dining and is a lovely compliment to the Grounds For Sculpture experience. With lunch and dinner menus featuring contemporary French cuisine, Rat’s is a welcome part of every visit. The Lounge at Rat’s Restaurant offers a relaxing and exotic escape and is a perfect way to begin or cap off your visit to Grounds For Sculpture.

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Valentine’s Day Dinner at Rat’s Restaurant

Sun., February 14. It’s sugar and spice and everything nice for Valentine’s Day at Rat’s Restaurant. Indulge your sweetie in a four-course tasting menu inspired by and made with love. Philadelphia Magazine’s 2009 “Most Romantic Restaurant,” Rat’s keeps lovers in mind. Dinner by reservation only. Please call (609) 584-7800 for pricing or more information.

Mother’s Day Brunch at Rat’s Restaurant

Sun., May 9, 11am – 3pm. Treat your mother to a spring walk through the blossoming sculpture garden followed by New Jersey’s best brunch at Rat’s Restaurant, Grounds For Sculpture’s Zagat-rated restaurant. For pricing and more information, please call (609) 584-7800. For this special day, the Gazebo and The Peacock Café will also be open serving delightful Mother’s Day fare.

Photo by Marie Labbancz

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SPECIAL DINNERS AT RAT’S

February 25

Spanish Wine Dinner

Thurs., February 25. Old world wines and new world style come together. Join us as Executive Chef Kevin Sbraga prepares a menu that will warm your soul as we taste the magnificent, full-bodied wines of sunny Spain.

March 17

April 7

Prosecco Dinner

Wed., March 17. Featuring the wines of Matteo Bisol, the oldest Prosecco vineyards in Italy.

“The Art of Brewing” Dinner

Wed., April 7. Featuring selections from Unibroue, Quebec Canada and master brewer Paul Arnott of the famed Chamey brewery.

April 22

Wild Mushroom Dinner

Thurs., April 22. Let Executive Chef Kevin Sbraga take you on an incredible journey featuring wild and exotic mushrooms.

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CORPORATE MEETINGS, TEAM BUILDING, CHEF’S TABLE DINING, BIRTHDAYS, ANNIVERSARIES, WEDDINGS Eclectic. Original. Elegant. From the moment you enter the original gypsy caravan that creates the entrance of Rat’s Restaurant, you’ll see why this extraordinarily charming venue is a favorite for celebrations, mixers and corporate events. With sprawling views, comfortable elegance and delightful cuisine, Rat’s Restaurant at Grounds For Sculpture is the perfect place to create lifelong memories where all five senses are a guest of honor. Rat’s Restaurant at Grounds For Sculpture is ready to help plan and host your next meeting, reception, dinner or special event. By far the most beautiful event venue in central New Jersey, Rat’s offers flexible space and tiered food and beverage packages to meet your budget. Our unparalleled service, cuisine and attention to detail will ensure a successful and memorable event.

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Contact Christopher Carrell at 609-586-1303 or email ccarrell@groundsforsculpture.org to begin planning your next party. 12/1/2009 2:22:04 PM

SOCIAL EVENTS AND CORPORATE MEETINGS SHINE WITHIN THE GRANDEUR OF OUR 35-ACRE SCULPTURE PARK AND SPACIOUS EVENTS FACILITY. The Seward Johnson Center for the Arts is a unique building with a modern event space which provides a clean slate to create your party. Simply designed, it is adorned with large-scale contemporary sculpture, giving it a museum ambience. A small terrace is accessible off the main event space and overlooks a romantic natural reflective pool surrounded by greenery. This rental facility includes use of two smaller rooms, which may be used for a pre-event cocktail hour, break-out meetings, pre-ceremony headquarters, event vendor dining, child care, photography or a video production station, etc. For information about pricing, preferred caterers, and more please contact SJCA Private Events Manager Roxanne Klett at 609-689-9134 or by emailing rklett@groundsforsculpture.org.

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Full Moon Tour

10th Giveaway Toad Hall Sale

• Artists In Action • AW: Adults at Play

• Concert: John Sebastian • Tots on Tour!

• AW: 10th Anniversary • GT: Doug Kale

∙AW: Ceramics ∙Trenton Area Festival of Electronic Arts

Tots on Tour!

AW: 10th Anniversary

GT: Focus on Sculp.

Exhibition Openings

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FREE ADMISSION

Groundhog Day!

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AW: Adult Workshop FW: Family Workshop GT: Gallery Talk

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• AW: 10th Anniversary • 10th Giveaway • Toad Hall Sale

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Atelier Tour

Full Moon Tour

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FW: Bubble Wrap Magic!

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• AW: 10th Anniversary • AW: Stone Carving • AW: Green Scene

Exhibition opening

Concert: Broadside Electric

Concert: Klez Dispensers

Concert: DALA

• 10th Giveaway • Toad Hall Sale

Full Moon Tour

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Poets’ Invitational

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• 10th Giveaway • Toad Hall Sale

Mother’s Day Brunch

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April

Day at the Fair

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Member Exhibition 2010 Drop-Off

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Thank You.

Grounds For Sculpture is a 35-acre public sculpture park dedicated to promoting an understanding of and appreciation for contemporary sculpture. Our work is made possible through the generosity of the following corporations, foundations, and agencies: Bank of America Bay Branch Foundation Fairleigh S. Dickinson, Jr. Foundation Gordon and Llura Gund Foundation Johnson Art and Education Foundation Karma Foundation McGraw-Hill Companies New Jersey State Council on the Arts Olsen Foundation Pellettieri, Rabstein & Altman

Programming is made possible in part by funds from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State, a Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts and by funds from the National Endowment for the Arts.

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All works pictured in this guide are on loan courtesy of the Sculpture Foundation, Inc. unless otherwise noted. Image: Brower Hatcher, Wave (detail), 1999, stainless steel, glass, iron, H. 240 x W. 72 x D. 48 inches 12/1/2009 2:22:15 PM

MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION I would like to become a Member of Grounds For Sculpture at the following level: $45 Student/ Senior Citizen

$55 Individual

$90 Dual/Family

$150 Contributor

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You may also make a donation to Grounds For Sculpture through your will or trust. Please address questions to Grounds For Sculpture Membership Office, (609) 689-1089 or fax us at (609) 689-1085.

I would like to send a Grounds For Sculpture Membership to a Friend. Level:$________ I would like this membership to begin on_______________________________________ (A gift membership lasts one full year and can begin at any date specified by the donor). Mr./Mrs/Ms./Miss___________________________________________________________ Address__________________________________________________________________

Mail this form to: Grounds For Sculpture, 18 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton, New Jersey 08619.

Prefer to fill this form out online? Visit groundsforsculpture.org.

City__________________________________State_________Zip____________________ In addition to, or in lieu of a membership, I would like to make a tax deductible contribution to Grounds For Sculpture in the amount of: $____________________________________

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G R O U N D S

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S C U L P T U R E

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

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