Philbrook Museum of Art A Members Magazine April – June 2011
Rauschenberg at Gemini June 12 – September 11, 2011
from the director
Spring has finally arrived. The
Plus, two additional exhibitions will be on display this spring. Precious
gardens at Philbrook are in bloom,
Possessions will take a critical and engaging look at the Museum’s
welcoming the warmer season and
collection of portrait miniatures. The exhibition opens April 10. We’re
bidding farewell to a rather active
also pleased to feature the photography of Tulsans Doug Henderson and
winter. It’s a great time to soak up
Greg Merrell. The exhibition Doors of No Return: The Remains of Africa’s
the sun while strolling through one
Slave Castles opens June 5. The show highlights exceptionally poignant
of Tulsa’s most special places.
imagery from their journey along the west coast of Africa and features over 20 photographs.
This year’s most important fundraising event, the Garden
There is also an extraordinary selection of educational activities
Party, will be held Saturday
planned. There are numerous programs for kids, including Summer
April 30. The event chairs, Laura
Camp, Saturday matinees, and the Heyman Family Adventures in Art.
and Keith Colgan have worked
For adults, the Museum has planned collaborative programs with Circle
creatively with their team of volunteers for months to plan an exceptional
Cinema, Tulsa Symphony, make:Tulsa, Book Smart Tulsa, OU-Tulsa, and
event. As always, all funds raised will support excellence across the
the Alzheimer’s Association. Plus, gallery talks, lectures, studio classes,
organization. Please make plans to join us.
films, and even a cooking class. Spring has not only sprung, it has blossomed at Philbrook and we’re ready to get you involved.
Inside the Museum, there is plenty to experience as well. American Streamlined Design: The World of Tomorrow runs through May 15. If
I look forward to seeing you at the Museum soon and often.
you have yet to see it, plan to visit soon. We’ll be following this with an exciting exhibition featuring Robert Rauschenberg, one of America’s most compelling post-war artists. Rauschenberg at Gemini opens to the public on June 12.
Randall Suffolk
COVER: Robert Rauschenburg, For Ferraro, 1992, 6-color screenprint. Art © Estate of Robert Rauschenberg and Gemini G.E.L./Licensed by VAGA, New York, NY. Published by Gemini G.E.L.
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Progress as Promised We are proud to announce that as of this printing, we have raised more than half of our $6 million project budget for our satellite facility in the Brady Arts District. This project began with the generosity of the Eugene B. Adkins Foundation and was further enhanced by the gift of the Rendering of the renovated Mathews Warehouse.
George R. Kravis II Industrial Design Collection. When combined with these substantial contributions, this effort will provide the foundation on which we will build a second and equally compelling presence in Tulsa and the region. Major supporters of this project include The Lobeck Taylor Foundation, Nancy and Peter Meinig, The Judith and Jean Pape Adams Foundation, and Rita and George Singer.
Mayor Dewey Bartlett, GKFF Executive Director Ken Levitt, TU President Steadman Upham, Philbrook Director Randall Suffolk.
A crowd tours the empty Mathews Warehouse.
“Philbrook will add momentum to Tulsa’s evolution as a major urban center for art and culture.” On March 7th, we partnered with the George Kaiser Family Foundation (GKFF), Saxum Public Relations, and the University of Tulsa for an event to launch construction at the former Mathews Warehouse. Our portion of the building, approximately 30,000 square feet, will be home to the Adkins Collection & Study Center as well as a space dedicated to modern and contemporary art and design. The crowd of over 125 toured the raw interior and viewed architectural renderings. Philbrook Director Randall
George Kaiser, George R. Kravis II, Philbrook Curator of Native American & Non-Western Art Christina Burke.
Suffolk, speaking alongside Ken Levitt of the GKFF and University of Tulsa President Steadman Upham, summed up the proceedings by saying that “Philbrook will add momentum to Tulsa’s evolution as a major urban center for art and culture.” This is an exciting an integral first step for the expansion of the overall experience your museum has to offer.
Philbrook Director Randall Suffolk with trustees Sandra Norman and Rita Singer.
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Rauschenberg at Gemini June 12 – September 11, 2011
Philbrook’s upcoming summer exhibition, Rauschenberg at Gemini, celebrates the colorful innovations in printmaking and image making by post-war giant, Robert Rauschenberg. Renowned for his radically iventive “Combines” of the 1950s and ‘60s, Rauschenberg began making groundbreaking assemblages at Gemini G.E.L. – a print workshop and publisher in West Hollywood, CA – in 1967. Launched as a lithographic studio for older, more established artists, Gemini quickly expanded to a variety of other media, inviting younger, more experimental artists like Rauschenberg, Ellsworth Kelly, David Hockney, and Jasper Johns to participate. Rauschenberg’s collaboration with Gemini printers was ambitious and yielded over 250 editions of two- and three-dimensions from 1967-2001. As Rauschenberg famously collapsed the traditional look and values of American paintings with his provocative multi-media collages, he shattered norms in printmaking. Originated by Armory Center for the Arts, Los Angeles, this exhibition traces Rauschenberg’s innovations at Gemini with over 50 editioned images inspired by memories from the artist’s own life as well as events from the broader cultural landscape that changed with increasing rapidity after World War II. At Gemini, Rauschenberg dissolved traditional definitions and applications of a “print” by expanding physical dimensions, increasing the variability within editions, and combining a variety of print media into a single work. His first series from Gemini to be included in our exhibition is Booster, 1967 (left), a life-sized x-ray self portrait named for a child’s toy rocket he found. The largest hand-printed lithograph at the time, Booster exploded dimensional limitations in printmaking, much as his New York School contemporaries augmented the size and scale of painting during this era. Another innovation in printmaking from Rauschenberg’s long association with Gemini is Preview, 1974 (top right) from his Hoarfrost Editions series. This work collages contemporary images from the Los Angeles Times with images from antiquity onto diaphanous, loose-hanging fabrics. Such comingling of seemingly disparate imagery, eras, and materials illustrates
Robert Rauschenberg, Booster, 1967, 182.9 x 90.2 cm, 5-color lithograph and screenprint. Exhibition organized by the Armory Center for the Arts, Pasadena, CA. Exhibition tour management by Landau Traveling Exhibitions, Los Angeles, CA. Art © Estate of Robert Rauschenberg and Gemini G.E.L./ Licensed by VAGA, New York, NY. Published by Gemini G.E.L.
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Masters Society Opening Friday, June 10, 6 – 8 pm
Member Opening Saturday, June 11, 6 – 8 pm
the artist’s appetite for shocking contrasts. In a further upheaval of printmaking norms, Rauschenberg created his interactive multiples sculpture Borealis Shares, 1990 (right). This work invites the viewer into its space with the inclusion of a brass viewing bench, thereby challenging our expectations and experiences of a print by adding a third dimension and viewer interaction to the creative process. Like much abstract painting of the post-war era, Rauschenberg’s innovations at Gemini broke pre-existing boundaries by taking risks, encouraging collaboration, and dramatically increasing scale. It is quite fitting that Rauschenberg at Gemini follows hot on the heels of our current exhibition, American Streamlined Design: The World of Tomorrow, because Rauschenberg’s art essentially upends what Streamlined establishes. While Streamlined looks at the rise in 1930s-50s America of a modernist aesthetic in the applied arts – consumer and industrial design – Rauschenberg’s art rebels against a culture geared toward progress and an insatiable demand for consumer goods with shining surfaces and aerodynamic form. Instead, Rauschenberg appropriates mundane fragments of popular culture and “found” materials from everyday life to force a re-examination of material culture and the tensions inherent in contemporary art. We encourage you to visit Rauschenberg at Gemini and glimpse the compelling visions and groundbreaking advances by one of America’s most celebrated leaders of post-war art.
Robert Rauschenberg, Preview, Hoarfrost Editions, 1974, 175.3 x 204.5 cm, Paper bag, silk chiffon, silk taffeta, offset lithograph and screenprint.
Robert Rauschenberg, Borealis Shares I, 1990, 190.5 x 103.5 x 58.4 cm, Screenprinted brass and Lexan edition.
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Big Art in Small Packages Works on Paper Gallery
In April, one of Philbrook’s smallest collections (literally) will be the focus of a new exhibition, Precious Possessions: The Art of the Portrait Miniature. The objects that will be on view are portraits, but not in the traditional sense – they are portrait miniatures, a specialized and unique form of portraiture that emerged in the sixteenth-century and largely died out with the development of photography. These delicate objects are, as their name implies, diminutive. They were worn as jewelry, or otherwise held and gazed at. Traditionally, they were given as tokens of affection between friends, expressions of commitment by lovers, or created as tiny memorials to recently deceased loved ones. Because of the way in which
they literally symbolized family, friends and lovers, a complex constellation of ritual and tradition emerged around these tiny objects. And yet, despite these engaging qualities, miniatures are often disregarded in museum collections. In light of their singular appeal, Philbrook has decided to make these compelling objects the focus of an exhibition that will not only explore some of the most important miniature painters, but will also delve into the fascinating culture that surrounds them. The Museum’s collection of portrait miniatures were primarily donated by the Starr family. A number of these miniatures are currently undergoing specialized conservation treatment. Although they are small, these rich and rewarding objects should not be overlooked. George Engleheart, A Lady, c. 1790, watercolor on ivory. Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John Starr.
Changing of the Saints Main Level, Kress Gallery
St. John the Baptist by Tanzio da Varallo, one of Philbrook’s most significant Italian paintings, will soon be traveling to Ontario to be featured in a major international exhibition, Caravaggio and His Circle in Rome, organized by the Kimbell Art Museum and the Art Gallery of Ontario. In exchange for Philbrook’s participation in this important exhibition, The Kimbell has generously agreed to lend us one of their most beautiful Baroque paintings, Jusepe de Ribera’s St. Matthew, 1632. When it arrives in June, this exquisite work by one of Spain’s greatest artists, will hang in the Kress galleries alongside Luca Giordano’s monumental Entombment, 1655. These paintings are both marked by intense chiaroscuro, deep emotionalism and somber naturalism, qualities typical of art produced in Naples, the city where both of these artists worked. During the cloudy, rainy Tulsa spring, come visit Ribera’s magisterial painting and explore the rich artistic legacy of the sunny southern Italian city of Naples. Jusepe de Ribera, Spanish (1591-1652), Saint Matthew, 1632. Oil on canvas, 50-1/2 x 38-1/2 in. (128.2 x 97.8 cm). Kimbell Art Museum, Fort Worth, Texas.
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Here’s What’s Up American Streamlined Design: The World of Tomorrow through May 15, 2011 Helmerich Gallery
From the late 1920s to the 1950s, streamlining became the popular American design idiom for objects ranging from toy scooters to typewriters. This exhibition features more than 180 objects by such designers as Raymond Loewy, Donald Deskey, Henry Dreyfuss, Norman Bel Geddes and Walter Dorwin Teague. Kem Weber, Lounge Chair, Designed 1934, The Liliane and David M. Stewart Collection.
Precious Possessions: The Art of the Portrait Miniature April 10 – July 3, 2011 Works on Paper Gallery
Philbrook’s Starr collection of portrait miniatures forms the basis for this focused look at the rarified genre of the portrait miniature. A full-scale portrait, satirical prints and references to sentimental literature of the period will be included in the exhibition and will help illuminate the art and culture behind the portrait miniature. John Smart, A Gentleman, 1775, watercolor on paper. Gift of Mr. And Mrs. John Starr.
Doors of No Return: The Remains of Africa’s Slave Castles June 5 – August 7, 2011 Mezzanine
Strewn along the west coast of Africa stand the crumbling ruins of over 20 massive fortresses, or castles, which once imprisoned African captives. Tulsans Doug Henderson and Greg Merrell photographed the grim remains of these architectural sites in Ghana, Senegal, and Gambia during 2010, producing hundreds of haunting images. Doug Henderson, La Maison des Esclaves #3, 2010, archival chromogenic print.
Rauschenberg at Gemini June 12 – September 11, 2011 Helmerich Gallery
Beginning in 1967, Robert Rauschenberg – best known for his radically innovative “Combines” of the 1950s and ‘60s – created groundbreaking assemblages at Gemini, G.E.L, the renowned multiples workshop in West Hollywood, CA. The exhibition will feature this American innovator’s ambitious three-decade collaboration with Gemini printers, an association which expanded definitions of a “print” by pushing physical dimensions, increasing variability between editions, and combining various media and disparate imagery into a single work. Robert Rauschenburg, For Ferraro, 1992, 6-color screenprint. Art © Estate of Robert Rauschenberg and Gemini G.E.L./Licensed by VAGA, New York, NY. Published by Gemini G.E.L.
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Adult Programs 3rd Thursdays Get an insider’s scoop into the creative process on the 3rd Thursday of every month.
Typeface: Tapping Tradition for Innovation
Thursday, April 21, 5:30 – 8:30 pm Free with admission In the documentary Typeface, filmmaker Justine Nagan explores American typography and graphic design through a small museum in America’s heartland and the new, inspired artwork created there. Watch the documentary, and then hear the back-story from the filmmaker to discover the convergence of modern design and traditional technique. Presented in conjunction with Art Directors Club of Tulsa.
Being of Sound: Spoken Word Performance with Kevin Coval and Nate Marshall
Co-presented by the University of Oklahoma-Tulsa Thursday, April 7, 6 – 8 pm 6 – 6:45 pm: Complimentary hors d’oeuvres and beverages 6:45 – 8 pm: Performance Free Join poet masters Kevin Coval, Nate Marshall, and some of Oklahoma’s own musical and spoken word artists in a soulful, soundful evening. The performance celebrates OU-Tulsa’s three-day event surrounding the state premiere of the documentary Louder than a Bomb, as well as the inaugural Louder Than A Bomb-Tulsa teen poetry slam. For more information and to reserve a seat call 918.660.3306.
Think Small
Thursday, May 19, 5:30 – 8 pm Free with admission When it comes to calories, debt and smog, less is definitely more. Check out our portrait miniatures exhibition on view—pocket-sized paintings that acted as eighteenth century equivalents to wallet photographs—and then create your own small wonders, including self-portraits created from photo booth strips.
Rock the Rauschenberg: Printmaking Interactive
Thursday, June 16, 5:30 – 8 pm Free with admission Check out the Rauschenberg at Gemini exhibition for inspiration and to see some of the artist’s most famous and inventive prints; then combine political, social or some just plain fun images using Xerox transfer techniques to make your own spectacular print.
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Gallery Talk: American Streamlined Design
Wednesday, April 13, Noon – 1 pm Free with admission The twentieth century reveled in machines and the speed they made possible. Sleek aerodynamic styling created a new and modern beauty. With Chris Kallenberger, Philbrook Director of Collections and Exhibitions, explore the special exhibition American Streamlined Design: The World of Tomorrow.
Circle Cinema @ Philbrook The Desert of Forbidden Art
Thursday, April 14, 6 – 7:30 pm $5/Circle and Philbrook member, $8.50/not yet member There’s a reason you’ve never heard of artist Victor Ufimtsev, but it’s not for lack of talent. Ufimtsev worked during Joseph Stalin’s reign in the U.S.S.R., where refusing to produce stateapproved art meant time in jail or the mental hospital. The plight of these artists inspired Igor Savitsky to rescue forbidden art and create a museum in the desert of Uzbekistan, inaccessible to the KGB. Learn more about this extraordinary story and the artists who might otherwise be forgotten.
Art Focus
Presented in partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association The third Tuesday of every month: April 19, May 17, June 21, 10 am – Noon Free Find a community of friends and fellow art enthusiasts in this program created especially for people with dementia and their families or caregivers. Each month explore a theme that sheds new light on an aspect of Philbrook’s collection. After a brief tour in the galleries, we’ll head to the studios to create an art project.
Through the Collector’s Eye
Wednesday, April 20, Noon – 1 pm Free with admission Tour the exhibition American Streamlined Design with George R. Kravis II — Tulsa philanthropist, Ph ilbrook Trustee and a serious collector of iconic twentieth and twenty first century design. Join Mr. Kravis as he shares his extensive knowledge of the objects on view and divulges some of his personal favorites.
Book Smart Tulsa @ Philbrook: Genius, Madness & Murder
Thursday, April 28, 6:30 – 8 pm Free Join us for another great collaboration with Book Smart Tulsa as we welcome author James Mauro who will discuss his book, Twilight at the World of Tomorrow: Genius, Madness, Murder and the 1939 World’s Fair on the Brink of War. Music, books, trivia and more! RSVP to booksmarttulsa@gmail.com
Streamlined Cooking Demo: Past, Present, and Future Foods with Chef Alex Forsythe
Thursday, May 5, 6 – 7:30 pm $10/member, $15/not yet member From the old-fashioned art of churning butter, to the newest breakthroughs in molecular gastronomy, cooking continues to change dramatically. Discover how mid-century streamlined design influenced the way we cook and eat today, sample some streamlined culinary creations and enjoy a cash bar. For reservations call 918.748.5366.
Gallery Talk: Precious Possessions
Wednesday, May 11, Noon – 1 pm Free with admission Take a close look at one of Philbrook’s most diminutive collections – our portrait miniatures. Join Tanya Paul, Philbrook’s Ruth G. Hardman Curator of European Art to explore the fascinating world of portrait miniatures.
Tulsa Symphony @ Philbrook
Sunday, May 15, 2 – 3:30 pm $10/performance, $35/performance and wine reception following In this special one time performance, The Tulsa Symphony Chamber Players will perform a concert of chamber music. Inspired by the era of the American Streamlined Design exhibition, the program will include, among others, Aaron Copland’s Two Pieces for String Quartet (1923) and Appalachian Spring (1944). Join us for this closing celebration of the design exhibition and stick around for a post performance reception to meet the musicians and enjoy wine and light fare. Reserve your tickets today at www.philbrook.org. Reception tickets available for purchase through May 12.
Shakespeare on the Lawn: The Taming of the Shrew
Presented by the American Theatre Company May 27, 28 and June 3, 4 at 8 pm (front lawn opens at 6:30 pm) $13/member, $15/not yet member Philbrook lawn, no assigned seating Bring a picnic basket and chair or blanket to the Philbrook Museum of Art for Shakespeare under the stars. Despite an unusual courtship, the feisty protagonists end up becoming a most extraordinary couple, tamed by the only force capable of doing so – love. For tickets call 918.596.7111, go to MyTicketOffice. com (enter code word "Philbrook" for the member discount), or purchase at any Reasor's.
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Adult Studio Classes Life Drawing – Open Studio
Gallery Talk: Sculpture in the Garden Wednesday, June 8, Noon – 1 pm Free with admission Sculptor Jeff Brierly takes us on a unique walk in the Philbrook gardens. Experience the Westby Sculpture Walk in a new way by exploring the artworks’ construction, their complexities, and the care required to keep an outdoor work of art ready for the public.
Opening Lecture: Rauschenberg at Gemini – Background and Foreground
Sunday, June 12, 2 – 3 pm Free with admission Unlike almost all important artists of his generation, Robert Rauschenberg began both as a painter and a photographer. He combined these two media throughout his career, and this exploration greatly informed his creation of prints and multiples. Rauschenberg had explored lithography, but his work at the internationally recognized print studio Gemini G.E.L., Los Angeles revolutionized what a “print” could be. Join Jay Belloli, curator of the exhibition, for insight into the artist and the exhibition.
Swap-O-Rama-Rama
Presented in partnership with make:Tulsa Saturday, June 25, Noon – 4 pm Free with admission (or a bag of clothes) Do you have Chanel taste on a thrift store budget? Before you ditch your old duds, check out our Swap-O-RamaRama, a clothing swap and Do-ItYourself workshop that has spawned an international movement. The make:Tulsa mavens will be on hand ready to teach you how to transform used clothing into works of your own.
Thursdays, year-round 6:30 – 9 pm $10 per session or $55 for six sessions, Artist: Richard Rich Develop your drawing skills in these open studio sessions. Participants will practice drawing nude male and female models through gesture sketches and poses of longer duration. Intermediate to advanced skill levels.
Life Drawing – Tips & Techniques
Thursdays, April 7, May 5, June 2, 6:30 – 9 pm $10 per session or $55 for six sessions During our regular Life Drawing sessions on the first Thursday of each month, an artist will offer instruction, new steps and techniques for figure drawing. Explore new approaches to practice throughout the month! All Skill Levels.
Building Clay Creations
Thursdays, April 28 – June 2, 6:30 – 9 pm $136/member, $170/not yet member, Artist: Linda Coward Learn a variety of hand-building techniques while creating beautiful clay constructions, vessels and garden ornaments. All Skill Levels.
Constructing Fins and Facets
Saturday, May 7, 1 – 4 pm $32/member, $40/not yet member, Artist: Chris Wollard With the exhibition American Streamlined Design as the inspiration, participants will create complex three-dimensional forms from simple two-dimensional patterns. Learn how designers and sculptors plan their constructions – by building your own! All Skill Levels.
One at a Time: The Art of the Monotype
Saturday, June 18, 1 – 4 pm $32/member, $40/not yet member, Artist: Anke Dodson In connection with the special exhibition Rauschenberg at Gemini, explore a variety of techniques and the limitless possibilities to make your own monotype prints. All Skill Levels.
For more information or to register, ggrothaus@philbrook.org or 918.748.5379.
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Children & Families Heyman Family Adventures in Art
Special Family Event: Reuse, Recycle, Remix Saturday April 30, 2 – 4pm Free with admission
What some may view as trash, an artist sees as treasure. Celebrate Earth month with Julia Lupton, co-author of the popular D.I.Y. Kids book. In a brief talk, Lupton will highlight some of the cool art projects you can make simply by using a few unusual objects – cereal boxes, ketchup packets, marshmallows – and your imagination. After, you'll head to the studios where you can make art using recycled materials.
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Free Family Day Every 2nd Saturday is Free Family Day!
Workshops for children
1st & 3rd Saturdays, 1 – 3 pm $5/member, $7/not yet member per student or $10/member, $12/not yet member per student with an adult Ages 6–12 (Children may attend without accompanying adults) April 2
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May 7
Streamlined Still Life, Guest Artist – Deborah Kingsbury Sketch in the special exhibition American Streamlined Design: The World of Tomorrow then transform your drawings into futuristic paintings. Egg-citing Art, Guest Artist – Michelle Keenan Visit the beautiful gardens for inspiration to create a batikstyled egg with scratch art paper.
Mini Me, Guest Artist – Barrie Lamberton Create a special miniature portrait in a frame to keep or give for Mother’s Day.
May 21
Native American Pottery, Guest Artist – Andrea Wamble Using terra cotta self drying clay, create a coil pot to decorate.
June 4
Sunset Paintings, Guest Artist – Libby Williams Learn how to paint beautiful skies to contrast with bold black silhouettes of landscapes.
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You can get your new MyMuseum supply & art card any day of the week!
In order to make participation in our programs a positive experience for all students and staff, we reserve the right to remove students who do not adhere to our Class and Program Policy, available at www.philbrook.org or by contacting 918.748.5379. Free Second Saturday Family Days are made possible through the support of Bank of America, Hille Foundation, Maxine and Jack Zarrow Family Foundation, the Oklahoma Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts, the Raymond and Bessie Kravis Foundation and Quik Trip Corporation. Philbrook is grateful to Barbara and Stephen Heyman for sponsoring the Heyman Family Adventures in Art. MyMuseum is made possible through the generous support of Cox Connects Foundation, Barbara and Stephen Heyman, the Oklahoma Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts, Public Service Company of Oklahoma, Raymond and Bessie Kravis Foundation, Ruth Ann Fate and Martin E. Fate Jr. Foundation and SpiritAero Systems. Philbrook thanks Z-104.5 The Edge, Urban Tulsa Weekly, Ervin Photography, the Oklahoma Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts, and the Raymond and Bessie Kravis Foundation for their support of the 3rd Thursday series.
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Assemble That!, Guest Artist – Deborah Kingsbury Combine found objects and printmaking techniques to assemble a collage like Robert Rauschenberg.
We also wish to thank the supporters of the Outreach Spot’s Suitcase program—JP Morgan Chase, Target, The Tulsa Foundation and the Flint Family Foundation. Philbrook wishes to thank the following generous donors who provide operating support for Philbrook’s educational programming—the Judith and Jean Pape Adams Charitable Foundation, The Sherman E. Smith Family Foundation and Williams. Philbrook Museum of Art is grateful to the following donors for their support of our education programs through their gifts to Wine Experience: Fund-A-Need: Mr. and Mrs. Thomas M. Atkinson, Mr. Jim Barnard, Mr. and Mrs. Howard G. Barnett Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Jim Benien, Mr. and Mrs. Doug Carson, Ms. Patricia G. Chernicky, Mr. and Mrs. Keith D. Colgan, Mrs. Susie Collins, Mr. Bill Gantz and Ms. Caroline Gantz, Mr. and Mrs. Chris Girouard, Hardesty Family Foundation, Inc., Mr. and Mrs. Jay Helm, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Hughes, Mr. and Mrs. David Johnson, Mr. Mike Keys, Mr. and Mrs. Scott Lambert, Mr. and Mrs. T. Benjamin Latham, Mr. Blake Loveless, Ms. Janet McGehee, Mr. and Mrs. Peter C. Meinig, Napa Wine Company, Mr. and Mrs. Jack H. Neely, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Norman, RAM Energy Resources, Inc., The Honorable and Mrs. Francis Rooney, Mr. Joe Seminetta, Mr. and Mrs. David Sheehan, Mr. and Mrs. Bailey Siegfried, Mr. and Mrs. George Singer, The Anne and Henry Zarrow Foundation, Mr. and Mrs. William F. Thomas and Mr. Les Veltman.
education
Children & Families Morning: 9 – 12 pm, $225/member, $265/not yet member Afternoon: 1 – 4 pm, $225/member, $265/not yet member All day: (two classes plus lunch supervision): 9 – 4 pm, $475/member, $560/not yet member Working with professional teaching artists, children will explore the galleries and gardens to discover the wonderful world of art and experiment with the creative process. Limited scholarship assistance is available.
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SESSION ONE June 20 - July 1
SESSION TWO July 11 - 22
SESSION THREE Aug 1 - 12
9 am – 12 pm
Explore the Museum
Art Adventures
Discover the Masters
1 pm – 4 pm
Create Art
Stories in Art
Explore Native Amer Art
9 am – 12 pm
Draw, Print, Paint
Mixed Media
Mixed Media
1 pm – 4 pm
Mixed Media
Discover Native Amer Art Draw, Print, Paint
9 am – 12 pm
Mixed Media
Mix It Up
3-D Art
1 pm – 4 pm
Color & Design
Color & Design
Mixed Media
9 am – 12 pm
Remix/Recycle
3-D Art
Remix/Recycle
1 pm – 4 pm
Art Mash
Mix it Up
3-D Art
See full class descriptions, teaching artist bios, and download a registration form at www.philbrook.org or call 918.748.5379.
Film Series: Saturday Matinees Free with admission PJW Auditorium
In honor of the special exhibition American Streamlined Design, watch a cartoon, serial, and feature film that highlight the streamlined style of America’s past. Free ly Fami ! Day
The Rocketeer (1991)
Saturday, April 16, 2 – 4 pm
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Topper (1937)
Saturday, May 7, 2 – 4 pm
The Wizard of Oz (1939)
Saturday, May 14, 2 – 4 pm
garden
Things are Heating Up Now is the time to come visit the gardens. Shake off the winter blues and soak up the warm sunshine while walking through borders of spring flowering annuals and perennials. The cherry trees and magnolias will be showing their wares while daffodils and pansies delight the senses. After this long winter, we will all be ready to get outdoors! Also, be sure to make time in the summer months to visit the gardens. Unusual color combinations in the South Formal Garden and unexpected plant combinations are sure to captivate everyone. New perennials will have been planted in the spring to help create even more excitement in the flower borders. Don’t miss this lovely time of year.
National Public Garden Day
May 6 For a second year Philbrook is partnering with the Oklahoma Centennial Botanical Garden for National Public Garden Day. Activities to celebrate two of Tulsa’s garden treasures at Philbrook will include a sculpture walk, garden rubbing stones, and a garden scavenger hunt. Botanical Garden activities will include plein air painters, opportunities for picnics, children’s activities, and a nature trail. Anyone who comes to Philbrook and mentions National Public Garden Day will receive free admission to the museum and a map and listing of activities at both sites. We hope you will take the opportunity to celebrate two wonderful gardens right in your backyard.
Summer Film Series on the Lawn
Fridays in July $5/member, $7/not yet member The time-honored tradition of the Summer Film Series will once again provide you with five great opportunities to view classic films and movies. The lower garden gate opens at 7:30 for picnicking and the film begins at dusk. July 1– From Russia with Love (1963) July 8 – Roman Holiday (1953) July 15 – Paris When it Sizzles (1964) July 22 – Manhattan (1979) July 29 – To Kill A Mockingbird (1962) MEMBERS ONLY
& it’s free!
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Simplified Traditions From the breathtaking Rotunda to the inspired garden settings – Philbrook weddings are memorable.
Bridal Portraits Nestled in 23 acres of award winning grounds, Philbrook’s spacious terraces and lawns provide a fabulous backdrop for photographs. Fees Apply.
Bridal Shower or Luncheon Plan your bridal shower or luncheon in la Villa Restaurant, outdoors on the patio (weather permitting) or in our private room adjoining the restaurant.
Please contact event coordinator Diane Shen at 918.748.5399 or dshen@philbrook.org with any questions or to schedule a tour. Details about each wedding feature are at Philbrook.org/ support/facility/weddings.
Wedding Packages Simply Ceremony Beginning at $1,800, this package includes an intimate, private ceremony. A Young Masters Society membership for the new couple is included along with additional benefits.
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Simply Ceremony and Reception Beginning at $5,500, this package includes an elegant, private ceremony and reception. A Young Masters Society membership for the new couple is included along with additional benefits.
Traditional Wedding This provides for an exclusive, unique and personalized ceremony and reception. Please contact Philbrook for membership requirements and additional information.
Garden Party Events Friends of the Garden Brunch
“Cocktails & Coolers”
Members of Friends of the Garden and their guests will be treated to a cooking demonstration by The Lee Brothers preceding a book signing and luncheon in la Villa Restaurant. For information on becoming a member of Friends of the Garden, go to Philbrook.org or contact Frank Mulhern, 918.748.5332, fmulhern@philbrook.org.
The Young Masters Society will host a cocktail demonstration by The Lee Brothers, followed by a cocktail party. This is an exclusive opportunity to learn about becoming a member of the Young Masters Society to support the ongoing programs and operations of Philbrook. The event is sponsored by Duke’s Southern Kitchen. For information on becoming a member of Young Masters Society, go to Philbrook.org or contact Frank Mulhern, 918.748.5332, fmulhern@philbrook.org.
Friday, April 29, 10:30 am Honorary Chair: Margery Feagin Bird Co-chairs: Jenifer Norman and Julie Norman
Young Masters Cocktail Party Friday, April 29, 6 pm Co-chairs: Susan & Adam Peterson
Garden Party
Saturday, April 30, 6:30 pm Co-chairs: Laura & Keith Colgan The 4th biennial Garden Party will celebrate the renowned Philbrook Gardens with a “Deliciously Southern” evening of food, music, and the inspirations of The Lee Brothers, Matt Lee and Ted Lee. Join us for a delightful event to benefit the programs and operations of Philbrook. For more information, go to Philbrook.org or contact Karen Fraser, 918.748.5382, kfraser@philbrook.org.
Wine Exploration Series Enhance your knowledge of wines through a series of entertaining and enjoyable seminars. Series sponsored by TulsaPeople.
Meet the Winemakers
The Wine Challenge
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
The Brasserie Restaurant & Bar Patio
Monday, April 11, 5 – 9 pm $50/member, $60/not yet member
For reservations, contact Jen McCall, 748-5361, jmccall@philbrook.org. Additional information available at Philbrook.org
Meet the winemakers from some of the finest California vineyards to sample their selections. Space is limited, so reservations will be taken for 5 – 6 pm, 6:30 – 7:30 pm, and 8 – 9 pm. Sponsored by Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
Thursday, May 12, 4 – 7 pm $50/member, $60/not yet member Enter the blind tasting contest to see how well you are able to identify the differences in wines. Sponsored by The Brasserie Restaurant & Bar; Glazer’s OK; Premium Brands, Thirst Wine Merchants; Republic National Distributing Co; Putnam Wines, Ltd.
April through June
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Planned Giving
Upgrade and Enjoy Benefits at 400+ Museums
The granddaughter of a chief of the Delaware nation, Roberta Campbell Lawson, held a deep desire to preserve her culture. A refined and well-educated woman, Mrs. Lawson created a collection of hundreds of objects and a library of rare and out-of-print books. Following her death, these were given to Philbrook by her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Edward C. Lawson, Sr. Their gift serves as an important cornerstone of our Native American collection. The family’s love of Philbrook continues. Grandson Edward Lawson and his wife, Jay Bird Lawson served many years as Philbrook Trustees as does their daughter Dr. Holbrook Lawson. Each is a passionate collector and knowledgeable historian. All are dedicated to sustaining the art they love while honoring their family’s heritage.
In addition to providing additional resources for Philbrook, members at the Associate level or higher receive benefits of the North American Reciprocal Membership (NARM) program. These benefits include free/ member admission, discounts and more. Participating museums include: Nelson-Atkins in Kansas City, Smart Museum in Chicago, Museum of Contemporary Art in Denver, Georgia O’Keeffe Museum in Santa Fe, Museum of Arts and Design in New York City, Dallas Museum of Art and many more. (For a complete list of participating museums, visit: http://sites.google.com/site/NorthAmericanReciprocalMuseums/) Please note: Some museums restrict benefits. Contact individual museums with any questions.
Roberta Campbell Lawson exemplified the rich Philbrook tradition, the legacy of art.
To upgrade your membership and enjoy these benefits during your summer travels, contact Allison Cunningham at 918.748.5320.
Members: Save on Summer Camp Philbrook members enjoy a 20% discount on the museum’s popular summer camps. Our 2011 camp is now enrolling. See page 12 for this Making a Difference Philbrook Museum of Art gratefully acknowledges the generous support year’s dates, fees and registration information. Don’t delay; summer camp sessions will fill quickly! provided by The Judith & Jean Pape Adams Charitable Foundation for the Museum and its programs An important partner in helping Philbrook fulfill its mission in the community, The Judith & Jean Pape Adams Charitable Foundation has provided generous support for the Museum’s education programming and special projects.
Fund Tomorrow We impact more than 20,000 children and their caregivers each year through our MyMuseum and Free Second Saturday programs alone. But despite the rapidly increasing number of participants our programs serve, we know our work is far from done. As the popularity of our offerings continues to grow, we remain committed to meeting the need. Yet, we can’t do it without your help. Please make a gift to the Philbrook Annual Fund today, and help support our efforts to reach more families. Simply send back the envelope to the right with your gift or go online (philbrook.org/support/joining/ and click “DONATE”). Thank you. Your contribution will truly make a difference.
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April through June
membership
New & Renewing Donor Members | October 1 – December 31, 2010 Masters Society Benefactors
Young Masters Society
Mr. and Mrs. Jack L. Mandeville
Mr. and Mrs. Brad Harwood
Hal and Barbara Allen
Mr. and Mrs. Dan Andrews
Dr. and Mrs. Charles W. McEntee
Mrs. Jaye Hatcher
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Barkett
Mr. and Mrs. Jim S. McGhay
Mr. and Mrs. Rod Howard
Masters Society Patron
Mr. and Mrs. Steven Bradshaw
Mr. and Mrs. Kelly McKoy
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Johnson
Mr. and Mrs. Howard G. Barnett Jr.
Drs. Jennifer and Andrew Donnelly
Mr. and Mrs. Norman McNeil
Mr. and Mrs. Stan Johnson
Mr. Bryan B. Close
Mr. Blake Loveless
Mr. and Mrs. Mike Norman
Mr. and Mrs. Joel D. Johnson
Mrs. Janet Deck
Mr. and Mrs. Todd A. Nelson
Ms. Candy L. Ogden
Mr. and Mrs. Sam E. Johnson
Mrs. Rita E. Newman
Jennie Wolek and Chris Wolek
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Payne
Mrs. Ana Maria Lloyd Jones
Mr. and Mrs. Laurence L. Pinkerton
Mr. William C. Kellough
Contributor
Mr. and Mrs. James B. Rosenlieb
Mr. and Mrs. Larry Kraemer
Dr. Alan E. Feen
Mr. and Mrs. Mark E. Schell
Mr. and Mrs. J. A. LaFortune Jr.
Masters Society
Ms. Janice Ingle
Mr. Charles F. Scott
Mr. and Mrs Kevin Lant
Mr. and Mrs. Gene Baldwin
Mr. and Mrs. James B. Monroe
Mr. Mark Slagle
Ms. Joy G. Lary
Mr. and Mrs. John W. Barnett Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank C. Robson
Mr. Mike Smith and Ms. Janet Haggerty
Ms. Karen Leatherwood
Mr. and Mrs. Robert G. Berry
Ms. Jacquelyn E. Vinson
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Stanton
Dr. and Mrs. Frank S. Letcher
Mr. and Mrs. John Blocha
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas G. Winter
Dr. William Stringer
Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Lewis III
Mr. and Mrs. Albert E. Bush
Mr. and Mrs. Chris Woolsey
Dr. and Mrs. Don Stucky
Mr. Michael Manning and Dr. Kate White
Dr. and Mrs. Ross Taylor
Ms. Amber Mantle
Mrs. Patricia Savage Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Vogt
Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Cadieux Mr. Doug Campbell and Mr. John Daw
Sponsor
Dr. and Mrs. C. T. Thompson
Mr. and Mrs. James Mazzei
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph E. Cappy
Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Brodsky
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Wallace
Mr. and Mrs. Jean C. McCoy
Mr. and Mrs. Keith Colgan
Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Campbell
Dr. and Mrs. Roger E. Wehrs
Dr. Robert McCullough
Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Cronk
Mr. and Mrs. James Crews
Drs. Peter and Jill Wenger
Mr. and Mrs. Brian McWaters
Mr. Anthony B. Davis
Dr. Fulgencio Del Castillo and Mr. Gary Higgins
Ms. Margaret A. White
Mrs. Mary Mead
Mr. and Mrs. J. Scott Dickman
Mr. and Mrs. Dick Dickason
Mr. and Mrs. David W. Yaeger
Mr. and Mrs. Andy Meyercord
Mr. Robert S. Doenges
Mr. John Patrick Garrett
Mr. and Mrs. Terry Doverspike
Mr. and Mrs. Carter Graham
Associate
Mr. and Mrs. Philip Moldenhauer
Mr. Richard J. Erickson
Ms. Judy Hall
Mr. and Mrs. Larry G. Akers
Ms. Lindsey Neal and Mr. Mark Kuykendall
Mr. and Mrs. Lee Eslicker
Drs. Gordon Lantz and Linda Goldenstern
Ms. Sara J. Arnold
Dr. and Mrs. Don G. Nelson
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas W. Fausser
Dr. and Mrs. John D. Mowry
Mr. Steven K. Balman
Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Nielsen
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Feldman
Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Murray
Ms. Claudia Barnes
Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Nixon
Mr. and Mrs. Lance Franczyk
Mr. and Mrs. Richard B. Pringle
Mr. and Mrs. Carl C. Boyes
Miss Monica A. Noble
Mr. and Mrs. Phillip B. Franczyk
Mr. and Mrs. Barry L. Redlinger
Dr. and Mrs. Raymond M. Briggs
Mrs. Shirley A. O’Neal
Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Franden
Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Sanditen
Mr. and Mrs. Rick Brodsky
Mr. and Mrs. Michael O’Neil
Mrs. Jessica Buchar Land
Mr. and Mrs. Terrell D. Palmer
Mr. and Mrs. Ron Fullerton
Dr. Dwane B. Minor
Mr. John W. Griffin
Supporter
Dr. and Mrs. William C. Burnett
Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Pernu
Mr. and Mrs. E. Murray Gullatt
Dr. and Mrs. Robert W. Baker Jr.
Dr. and Mrs. James D. Cash
Mr. and Mrs. Don Philips
Mr. William V. Hanks
Dr. and Mrs. Benjamin Benner
Mr. Kevan Chapman and Ms. Linda York
Ms. Carol Plummer
Ms. Virginia Harrison and Mr. Jeff Brierley
Mr. Steven Berlin and Mrs. Debbie Smith-Berlin
Chelsea Gallery/Gary Quiggle
Mr. and Mrs. David Ralston
Jim and Barbara Houghton
Mr. and Mrs. Craig Buchan
Dr. and Mrs. Kenneth W. Ciriacks
Ms. Renee Redmond
Mr. and Mrs. Oliver S. Howard
Mr. John B. Camden
Dr. and Mrs. Jan L. Cobble
Mr. Bill Reynolds
Mr. and Mrs. David F. James
Mr. and Mrs. Alvin A. Chinn
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Cole
Mr. and Mrs. Mel Rippy
Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Jones
Dr. and Mrs. John A. Coates
Dr. and Mrs. John F. Coyle
Dr. and Mrs. David N. Scheck
Mr. and Mrs. James C. McGill
Mr. Kenneth H. Cook
Mr. and Mrs. Donald C. Davis
Dr. and Mrs. James S. Seebass
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph R. McGraw
Mr. and Mrs. Glenn A. Cox
Ms. Melanie Davis
Dr. and Mrs. Larry E. Sims
Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Millspaugh
Mr. and Mrs. Barry M. Davis
Mr. and Mrs. Gary Denslow
Mr. and Mrs. Scott A. Sipes
Michael and Leslie Moore
Dr. Michael R. Davis
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Doneker
Ms. Victoria Slabaugh
Mr. and Mrs. Theodore R. Mundt
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Diehl
Ms. Renee L. Dotson
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Smolen
Ms. Jenifer Norman
Mrs. Toby Fell
Mr. and Mrs. James W. Dutton
Dr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Stees
Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Norman
Mr. Edward W. Flaxbart
Mrs. Mary Emmer
Dr. and Mrs. Bruce Stewart
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Potts
Mr. and Mrs. Richard B. Ford
Mr. and Mrs. Irving Fenster
Dr. and Mrs. Donald R. Stout
Dr. and Mrs. John C. Robinson
Keith and Stephani Franklin
Mr. Cheyenne Fletcher and Ms. Amanda Ruyle
Dr. and Mrs. E. Joseph Sutton II
Dr. and Mrs. B. Frank Shaw
Mr. Dale Gillman and Mrs. Francie Faudree
Mr. and Mrs. Charles R. Ford
Mr. and Mrs. Doug Taylor
Dr. Eric Sherburn and Ms. Leigh Ann Moss
Robert Gold and Nancy Lamoreux
Mr. and Mrs. Alan Forman
Mr. and Mrs. Craig Thurmond
Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Simmons
Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Goodall
Mr. and Mrs. Bob Gaddis
Mr. Ray Tullius
Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Stephenson
Mr. and Mrs. Fred C. Harlan
Dr. and Mrs. Walter H. Gary
Mr. and Mrs. John B. Turner
Mr. and Mrs. G. Steven Stidham
Mr. and Mrs. Eddie E. Henson
Mr. and Mrs. Charles T. Gilmore
Mr. and Mrs. John Vance
Mr. and Mrs. Joel Stinnett
Mr. and Mrs. Rudy J. Herrmann
Dr. Andrew Gottehrer
Ms. Karen R. Weidner
Mr. and Mrs. Samuel C. Stone
Mr. and Mrs. Curtis J. Holdridge
Drs. Raj and Harleen Grewal
Mr. and Mrs. Kirk Weinkauf
Mr. and Mrs. James M. Sturdivant
Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Kranzler
Mr. Jeffrey B. Hackler
Mrs. Doris C. Wellemeyer
Mr. and Mrs. Randall Suffolk
Mr. and Mrs. Robert O. Langland
Mr. and Mrs. Steven Haigh
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Wharry
Mr. Morey J. Villareal
Mrs. Patsy Larry and Ms. Melissa Larry
Mr. and Mrs. David Halpern
Mr. and Mrs. Clint Whisenhunt
Mr. Peter Walter
Dr. and Mrs. Richard L. Laughlin
Mr. and Mrs. Dave Hansen
Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Williams
Mr. and Mrs. William K. Warren Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. George Lewis
Dr. Mark L. Harman
Mr. and Mrs. James A. Willis
Mr. and Mrs. Bill W. Lingren
David L. Harper and Julia Harper
Mr. Todd Yeagley and Ms. Nora O’Neill
Mr. and Mrs. Cameron MacLeod
Mr. and Mrs. Kent J. Harrell
Mr. and Mrs. Steven A. Zenthoefer
Dr. and Mrs. Nicholas D. Mamalis
Mrs. Diane Harris and Ms. Andrea Harris
Please contact the membership department at (918) 748-5320 to receive information about added benefits.
April through June
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2727 South Rockford Road
Tulsa, OK 74114-4104
2009 - 2011 Exhibition Series Sponsors Series Sponsor The Raymond and Bessie Kravis Foundation Underwriting Sponsors The Mervin Bovaird Foundation H. A. & Mary K. Chapman Charitable Trust The Helmerich Foundation Larry and Marilyn Lee, Ram Energy Resources Inc. Ralph & Frances McGill Foundation Nancy and Peter Meinig The Oxley Foundation Philbrook Board of Trustees Contributing Sponsors Barnett Family Foundation Irene and Stan Burnstein Frank and Gayle Eby Barbara G. and Stephen J. Heyman Lobeck Taylor Foundation Philbrook Contemporary Consortium The Sherman E. Smith Family Charitable Foundation Jon Stuart/Stuart Family Foundation Sponsors Kristin and James Bender Margery Feagin Bird CFR Kathy S. and Joseph W. Craft III Herman Kaiser Foundation Margaret and Jack Neely Oklahoma Arts Council Kathleen Patton Westby Foundation
www.philbrook.org 918.749.7941
Restaurant Lunch, Tues – Sat, 11 am – 2 pm Sunday Brunch, 11 am – 2 pm Reservations 918.748.5367 Catering 918.748.5366
Columns is published quarterly by Philbrook Museum of Art 2727 South Rockford Road, Tulsa, OK 74114-4104
2011: IsAnn #2
Bird Feeder $20
Birds and lovers of good design will flock to this award winning feeder! Made with recyclable plastic, these carefully selected materials can cope with extreme temperatures as well as UV rays. p.s. If you're searching for the perfect Mother's Day gift, look no further.