ISSUE 12 / JANUARY–APRIL 2012
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Introduction “Ladies and gentlemen, please fasten your as a medium for abstraction. We will also be using the work seatbelts, raise your seatbacks and tray of this visionary pioneer to present a math and science tables to their upright and locked positions curriculum to thousands of local area students. and prepare for landing.” Leo Villareal lends itself beautifully and will indeed become the centerpiece of Telfair Museums’ PULSE Art and Technology Festival, when it returns for its 2012 edition. This high-energy week of exhibitions, performances, lectures, workshops and events draws strongly from a younger audience and is always a time of great activity in and around the Telfair. Also catapulting from the Villareal exhibition, the 2012 Telfair Ball has chosen Illume for its theme. The ever popular Ball will again include the Thursday night Silent Art Auction that was so well received and supported last year, as well as the return of the Telfair Bash, which was enjoyed by so many of the Telfair’s younger members. I feel as though I have been given the opportunity and rare privilege to pilot a magnificent aircraft on a fascinating journey. At the outset, while reviewing the pre-flight checklist and the magnitude of the responsibilities before me, I must admit there was a certain allure to the “autopilot” option. It was only the superior skills and dedication of the Telfair’s professional staff and the unbelievable talents and support of the Board of Trustees that encouraged me to resist that temptation and to lead with my heart and enthusiasm. Surrounded and supported by a broad array of passionate and devoted volunteers, the speed at which these eight months have flown by is simply breathtaking. As we prepare to land, there is no need to gather your belongings or to place the “occupied” card in your seat. You may rest assured that your ongoing place with the Telfair is reserved. I am truly looking forward to sitting in the passenger section with you, as Lisa Grove takes all of us to new heights. Below, I have the privilege of sharing with you just a few highlights of the next leg of our upcoming journey together. Leo Villareal is a pioneer in the use of LEDs and computer-driven imagery, known both for his light sculptures and architectural, site-specific works. This exhibition represents his first major traveling museum survey and, with its catalogue, explores how his work presents a new vision of art, using computer code and new technology
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A Native Son: Paintings by West Fraser will offer a soothing and familiar counterpoint to the above mentioned exhibitions and events. Despite coming of age at a time when modernism and abstraction has achieved a firm hold on the prevailing modes of art instruction throughout the country, West Fraser has remained a traditionalist, earning a place among the region’s leading practitioners of traditional realism. The Artful Table: Celebrations with Inspirations by Barry Dixon will be TAG’s 2012 edition of this popular spring fundraising event. One of the nation’s most sought after designers, Dixon’s work is featured frequently in Veranda, Southern Accents, and House Beautiful, as well as in his two books. Spring will also see the opening of Juliette Gordon Low and her Contemporaries in Savannah’s Art Scene, where as part of the 100th anniversary of the creation of the Girl Scouts, Telfair Museums will take a look at Low’s significant interest in the arts, including her leading role in the Savannah art scene in the early 20th century as a founding member of the Savannah Art Club. Slavery by Another Name: Paintings and Assemblages by Robert Clairborne Morris will continue the dialogue begun by the Telfair’s ground-breaking symposium on urban slavery this past year. Inspired by author Douglas A. Blackmon’s Pulitzer Prize-winning book, the exhibition showcases a collection of mixed media works created to “awaken complex emotions and promote reconciliation.” A warm and enthusiastic welcome to Lisa Grove. And to all of you, once again my deepest gratitude and appreciation for your tremendous support and the opportunity you have given me. I look forward to continuing our journey together.
- C athy Solomons Interim Director
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Leo Villareal February 3–June 3, 2012 / Jepson Center A pioneer in the use of LEDs and computer-driven imagery, Leo Villareal is known both for his light sculptures and architectural, site-specific works. This exhibition, his first major traveling museum survey, places Villareal’s body of work within the continuum of contemporary art. Born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, in 1967 and raised in El Paso, Texas, Villareal began his studies in stage design and art at Yale University. He later pursued graduate studies at the Interactive Telecommunications Program at New York University, and worked on virtual reality projects at Interval Research Corporation in Palo Alto, California from 1994 to 1997. In 1994, Villareal first attended the counterculture festival Burning Man, which inspired him to begin creating immersive experiences on a larger scale. In 1997, he programmed a 16-light strobe structure that he brought to Burning Man. Originally conceived as a nighttime wayfinding device, this piece became the precursor to his work in the light medium, which now includes large-scale architectural installations such as Multiverse, a piece created for the National Gallery in Washington, DC. This exhibition and its catalogue explore how Villareal's work presents a new vision of art, using computer code and new technology as a channel for abstraction. This exhibition will be presented in conjunction with Telfair Museums’ 2012 PULSE Art and Technology Festival. See page 5 for more information. Image clockwise from Bottom left: Leo Villareal; Flag, 2008; LED tubes, custom software, and electrical hardware; 75 x 144 x 4 inches; Courtesy Gering & López Gallery, New York; Photograph by James Ewing Photography. Leo Villareal; Amanecer, 2010; LEDs, diffusion material, custom software, and electrical hardware; 7 x 20 feet x 15 inches; Private Collection; Courtesy Galeria Javier López, Madrid. Leo Villareal, Diamond Sea (left) and Trihex (right) as installed at the San Jose Museum of Art
Leo Villareal was organized by the San Jose Museum of Art and is sponsored by the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, the Walter and Karla Goldschmidt Foundation, and Bank of America.
Sponsored in part by Domenico and Eleanore De Sole.
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Related Programming Director's Circle Preview Dinner for Leo Villareal Sponsored by iTech for Business February 1 / 6 pm / Jepson Center For more information or reservations call Amy Branch at 912.790.8864
Evening for Educators February 2 / 5 pm / Jepson Center Reception followed by a tour of Leo Villareal discussing math and science curriculum connections. RSVP to Martha Mythlo at 912.790.8821
Lecture by Leo Villareal followed by Opening Reception for PULSE Art and Technology Festival February 27 / 6 pm / Jepson Center
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Game Change: Videogames as Art Medium and Inspiration February 27–April 1, 2012 / Jepson Center since their development and beginnings as cutting-edge technology, videogames have provided fertile ground as both a medium and inspiration for artists, particularly within the last decade. Contemporary artists have continued to modify existing games or game technology, design new games, create videos within game worlds, and employ the visual vocabulary of videogames in other media.
Game Change: Videogames as Art Medium and Inspiration, is an intimate exhibition that brings together visual artists utilizing these strategies, changing gaming and art in the process. the exhibition will include non-traditional videogames including A Slow Year, a series of game poems designed for vintage atari systems by game theorist/designer ian Bogost. mary flanagan’s hypnotic installation [borders] documents the artists’ journey through online multi-user worlds to the margins of these environments where illusion breaks down. the spirit of independent art games and artcades is represented by artists including Kunal gupta, cofounder of New York indie arcade Babycastles and award-winning independent game designer mark essen. Game Change also includes greg Borenstein's new assistive game utilizing the Kinect system.
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This exhibition will be presented in conjunction with telfair museums’ 2012 PULSE Art and Technology Festival. top to bottom: ian Bogost, A Slow Year, Autumn, 2010, series of four game poems for atari video Computer system mary flanagan; [borders] chichen itza,, 2010. shinji murakami; Happy Meal, 2011; wood block, glue, acrylic, resin, screw and plastic tray
Related Program Game Change Panel discussion with speakers Ian Bogost, Mary Flanagan, Kunal Gupta, Greg Borenstein march 1 / 6 pm / Jepson Center
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February 27–March 4, 2012 puLse, telfair museums’ art and technology festival will be back in 2012 with exciting e x h i b i t i o n s , p e r f o r m a n c e s , lectures, workshops, and events celebrating technology and creative innovation. this year’s featured exhibition is a 10-year survey of work by renowned light sculptor Leo villareal. PULSE will also include an exhibition and related programs by artists working within the medium of videogames, musical performances, and a “green machine” art Bike ride, coordinated with the savannah Bicycle Campaign. telfair’s education department presents pre-PULSE youth and adult workshops the weekend before the festival begins. Visit telfair.org for the complete schedule and more information. Workshops are by pre-registration only. Call 912.790.8823 to register
Featured Events February 18-19 Pre-PULSE workshop: developing games for the ios (ages 18 and up) instructor: andrew hieronymi February 18 & 26 Pre-PULSE workshops: digital fabrication, introduction for high school students. instructor: andrew f. scott February 27–March 4 FREE WEEk at the Jepson Center February 27 / 6 pm Lecture by Leo villareal followed by opening reception for PULSE Art and Technology Festival February 28 / 7 pm pamela Z solo performance February 29 / 11 am PULSE artist panel for high school students February 29 / 6 pm perfect Nowhere, interactive performance by andre ruschkowski March 1 / 6 pm Game Change evening panel featuring ian Bogost, mary flanagan, Kunal gupta, greg Borenstein March 2 / 6 pm performance by the Loud objects
top to bottom pamela Z, Loud objects, Karmetic.
March 2 / 7 pm performance by the medeology Collective March 3 / 10 am Noise toy workshop with the Loud objects (ages 13 to 18) March 3 / 10 am–1 pm Kinect workshop (ages 16 and up) March 3 / 1 to 4 pm diY family day and expo March 3 / 6 pm performance by the Karmetik machine orchestra March 4 / 1 to 3 pm art Bike workshop 2 (all ages) March 4 / 3 pm green machine art Bike ride
The festival is presented FREE of charge thanks to project funding from the City of Savannah. Additional support provided by iTech for Business. ART + HISTORY + ARCHITECTURE
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Slavery by Another Name: Paintings and Assemblages by Robert Claiborne Morris January 6–March 4, 2012 / Telfair Academy
Inspired by author Douglas Blackmon’s Pulitzer Prizewinning book Slavery by Another Name: The ReEnslavement of Black Americans from the Civil War to World War II, the exhibition Slavery by Another Name: Paintings and Assemblages by Robert Claiborne Morris showcases a collection of mixed media works created to “awaken complex emotions and promote reconciliation.” Using a variety of materials and resources, Morris recreated stories of little-known, monumentally horrific episodes in American history: the re-enslavement of African Americans. His visual exploration of this subject brings together portraits of the re-enslaved, maps of slave mines, articles and images, letters to the Department of Justice pleading for mercy, and implements of bondage and torture ranging from words to ropes, locks, and chains. Hunting and collecting from Georgia to North Carolina, Morris searched junkyards, flea markets, and historical societies. Found objects became the material from which he created images that he hopes will foster a better understanding of the spiritual darkness of re-enslavement and become a powerful conduit for the improvement and reconciliation of man’s soul.
Related Program PBS Documentary Slavery by Another Name: Preview Screening and Discussion with Pulitzer Prize-Winning Author Douglas Blackmon, Director Sam Pollard and Artist Robert Claiborne Morris January 12 / 6 pm / Jepson Center / Exhibition reception to follow at Telfair Academy Scheduled to debut on public TV stations nationwide on February 13, this special screening of the PBS documentary, Slavery by Another Name, is based on the Pulitzer Prize- winning book by Douglas Blackmon. Narrated by Laurence Fishburne and directed by long-time Spike Lee editor, Sam Pollard, the feature documentary is one of only 16 chosen to be screened at the 2012 Sundance Film Festival. The film tells how, “in
the years following the Civil War, insidious new forms of forced labor emerged in the American South, keeping hundreds of thousands of African Americans in bondage, trapping them in a brutal system that would persist until the onset of World War II.” Morris, Blackmon and Pollard will be present to take questions from the audience after the 30-minute screening. The event is free to members or with museum admission.
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A Native Son: Paintings by West Fraser February 24–May 6, 2012 / Telfair Academy Despite coming of age at a time when modernism and abstraction had achieved a firm hold on the prevailing modes of art instruction throughout the country, West Fraser has remained a traditionalist, earning a place among the region’s leading practitioners of traditional realism. Fraser was born in Savannah, Georgia, in 1955 and has spent most of the past three decades methodically chronicling lives and landscapes in the South Carolina Low Country and coastal Georgia. He is particularly well known for his luminous landscapes (many of which are painted en plein air) and engaging city scenes. A Native Son: Paintings by West Fraser is the artist’s first solo exhibition at Telfair Museums; it considers the landscapes, marine views, and city scenes for which Fraser is best known, as well as travel paintings created around the world and figurebased compositions depicting family, friends, and the artist himself. The exhibition demonstrates the evolution of Fraser’s technique, beginning with his large-scale watercolors of the 1980s, which were painted from photographs in the artist’s studio. In the 1990s, his desire to begin painting directly from nature forced him to seek out a more flexible and
adaptable medium, resulting in his switch from watercolor to oil. Today, Fraser continues to work in oil, and alternates between plein air painting and studio work (sometimes combining the two). Fraser’s paintings have been exhibited in numerous solo and group shows at museums and galleries throughout the country, and his work is held in the permanent collection of Telfair Museums as well as Morris Museum of Art, Gibbes Museum of Art, Greenville County Museum of Art, California’s Laguna Art Museum, and many prominent private and corporate collections.
Related Programs Director’s Circle Dinner April 25 / Telfair Academy For more information or reservations call Amy Branch at 912.790.8864
Lecture by West Fraser followed by Members' Reception April 26 / 6pm / Telfair Academy Free to members or with museum admission
Ossabaw Painting Adventure with West Fraser April 27–28 See page 14 for complete information
Sponsored in part by Byck Rothschild Foundation, Inc; The Olde Pink House; Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.; Mr. and Mrs. J. Curtis Lewis III; Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Ramee; Mr. and Mrs. David W. Solana Top to bottom: West Fraser (American, b. 1955); God Only Knows 2010 (detail), oil on linen, 36 x 48 in., private collection. West Fraser; Savannah River, 1985; Watercolor on paper; 21 1/4 x 38 5/8 inches; Telfair Museum of Art; Gift of Michael and Elizabeth Terry, 2007.12
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Juliette Gordon Low and her Contemporaries in Savannah’s Art Scene March 10–August 12, 2012 / Telfair Academy
on the 100th anniversary of the creation of girl scouts, telfair museums takes a look at girl scout founder Juliette gordon Low’s interest in art, both as an artist and as an art organizer. in addition to creating her own art, Low took a leading role in the savannah art scene in the early 20th century as a founding member of the savannah art Club, which was established in 1920. through this new organization, Low and other savannah artists sought to promote and improve the quality of fine arts created, offered, and displayed in the city. Juliette Gordon Low and her Contemporaries in Savannah’s Art Scene will expand the scope of knowledge about of one of america’s most influential women by bringing together a variety of works created by her and other savannah artists working in the first half of the last century. for information on group tours and girl scout activities, please contact Caryn turgeon at 912.790.8827 or turgeonc@telfair.org. Clockwise from top left: Juliette gordon Low (1860-1927); Plate with Quail, c. 1880s; painted china; Collection of Juliette gordon Low Birthplace, savannah, georgia. : Juliette gordon Low (1860-1927); William Washington Gordon, 1926; Bronze; 29 x 17 1/2 x 11 1/4 inches; Collection of the City of savannah. Juliette gordon Low (1860-1927) and Caroline Lovell stiles (1862-1947); Rose, Steve, Mac, Archie, Charlie, Aunt Plenty and Aunt Myra from Eight Cousins by Louisa May Alcott, c. 1880s; pencil, ink and colored pencil on paper; Collection of Juliette gordon Low Birthplace, savannah, georgia. Juliette gordon Low (1860-1927); plate with Quail, c. 1880s; painted china; Collection of Juliette gordon Low Birthplace, savannah, georgia
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Living History: Remembering President Polk’s Visit to Savannah March 9 & 10, 2012 / Owens-Thomas House Join the Owens-Thomas House for its next Living History program, March 9 and 10, celebrating the memorable occasion of James K. Polk’s visit to the Owens-Thomas in 1849. The Living History program presents the first ex-President visit to the Hostess City. A reception in Polk’s honor was held at the Armory Hall on the day of his arrival, and the next evening he dined at the home of his old friend and former colleague, George Welshman Owens. Tours begin at 6 pm and 7 pm at the front of the house and are limited to 16 visitors per tour. Tour tickets are $15 for members, $20 for non-members, $25 for non-member tour and Telfair Pass. Reservations are required and can be made by contacting Cyndi Sommers at 912.790.8880 or sommersc@telfair.org.
SAVE THE DATE! Owens-Thomas House Annual Membership Party May 1, 2012, 5:30-7:30 pm, Owens-Thomas House Join the Friends of the Owens-Thomas House for its annual garden party, complete with warm weather, delightful food and drink, shopping, and mingling with old and new friends at one of Savannah's most beloved houses museums. Don’t forget to bring a new friend with you !
Save the Date! What Power and Patronage Built: The Medici in 16th Century Florence The Uffizi Gallery is unquestionably one of the greatest collections of art in the world and it was established by Francesco I, son of the first Grand Duke of Tuscany, Cosimo I de Medici. The Gallery is only one of the monumental building projects undertaken by the Ducal Medicis of 16th-Century Florence. Medici patronage and power can also may be seen in the Palazzo Pitti with its Medici Treasury, the church of San Lorenzo, and villas spread throughout Tuscany. Join Telfair Museums Director/CEO Lisa Grove and fellow Telfair travelers to experience all the Ducal splendors of Florence, Italy, in a Fall 2012 trip to the capital of Renaissance culture. Sites include a private visit to the Uffizi Gallery, the Secret Passages of the Palazzo Vecchio, the exclusive Fortezzo del Basso where priceless works from the Uffizi are restored, Fiesole’s Villa Medici and other Medici villas and gardens, now in private hands.
January– For more information on the trip and its study sessions, contact February Linda McWhorter at l.mcwhorter@ comcast.net or 912.236.2840. 2012
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Director's Circle dinner for Leo Villareal
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Slavery by Another Name: Paintings and Assemblages by Robert Claiborne Morris
Evening for Educators: Leo Villreal 5 pm, JC
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Super Museum Sunday 12 pm, TA, JC, OT
Film Screening: Slavery by Another Name
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17 Melchers Society: Private tour of the home and collection of Erv & Diane Houston 6 pm
19 Toddler 3rd Thursday: Take'n Pictures 10 am, JC
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Behind the Veil with Savannah Magazine 1–5 pm, TA, JC
13 TAG Meeting: Senior Curator of Education Harry DeLorme presents on Leo Villareal and PULSE 10 am–12 pm / JC
16 Toddler 3rd Thursday: Moving Dots Flip Book
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Poetry Society of Georgia
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FAAA Meeting 6 to 8 pm / JC
Lecture by Dr. Dorothy Cotton Savannah Black Heritage Festival
18 Savannah Book Festival 10 am–5 pm, TA, JC
TA - Telfair Academy OT - Owens-Thomas House JC - Jepson Center TAG-Telfair Academy Guild FAAA - Friends of Aftrican American Art WJS-William Jay Society Melchers- Gari Melchers Collector's Society FOT- Friends of the Owens-Thomas House
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23 Telfair Ball Art Auction 6 pm, JC
24 A Native Son: Paintings by West Fraser TA, through May 6
25 Telfair Ball and Bash 6 pm, TA
27 Game Change: Videogames as Art Medium and Inspiration JC, through February 27
27 PULSE Art and Technology Festival JC, through March 4
27 Opening reception for PULSE and Leo Villareal 6 pm, JC
27 FREE WEEK
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Shinji Murakami; Chippewa Square, 2011; screenprint on panel.
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Family Day
TAG Meeting
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4 Melchers Society: Spring Island tour 1pm, Bus Departs TA
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19 Toddler 3rd Thursday: Paper cut out dolls in conjunction with Juliet Gordon Low 10 am, JC
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Juliette Gordon Low and her Contemporaries in Savannah TA, through August 12
12 TAG Meeting
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15 Toddler 3rd Thursday: Painting Savannah 10 am, JC
15 Poetry Society of Georgia 7pm, JC
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St. Patrick’s Day
All sites closed, TA, JC, OT
Clockwise from top: Karmetic. West Fraser; Repair of the “Ashley B,” 2000; Oil on linen; 21 x 39 inches; Courtesy of the artist. Robert Claiborne Morris, Hamilton House, 2009, Mixed media on gesso board, 12 by 9 inches.
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Family Programs Telfair membership affords a unique opportunity to enhance your artistic skills against the backdrop of the Telfair's permanent collection and visiting exhibitions, all at a discounted price. Check out 2012 classes at telfair.org or contact Kip Bradley at 912.790.8823 or bradleyk@telfair.org to reserve your space today!
Toddler 3rd Thursdays Jepson Center / 10–1:30 am Ages 3–5 and parents Admission is $5 per child, $12 per adult. Museum member adults are free. Registration is required. Designed especially for pre-schoolers and their adult companions, Toddler 3rd Thursday introduces toddlers to artwork in Telfair exhibits before completing a related take-home project. To register, please contact Kip Bradley at 912.790.8823 or bradleyk@telfair.org.
January 19 Take’n Pictures February 16 Moving Dots Flip Book March 15 Painting Savannah April 19 P aper cut out dolls in conjunction with Juliet Gordon Low.
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wcwm? Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays/ 10 am–2 pm Jepson Center’s Melaver Studio Always free to members and visitors with paid admission. Open to adults and children accompanied by an adult caregiver. Join us as we open the studios for drop-in visits for all ages. What Can We Make? (wcwm?) focuses on developing problem-solving and critical thinking skills through imagination. Explore your creative side with inspiring activities utilizing recycled materials, found objects, and traditional art supplies. In addition to the wcwm? project kits, the studios provide watercolor and collage opportunities as well. New to the wcwm? program is the Family Design Challenge, in which participants are assigned a theme each month and a secret ingredient or tool to use to make art from the most unexpected materials. Before joining in one of our wcwm? theme challenges, check our website for a list of talking points and activities you can complete as a family.
January View photographs from the permanent collection and make your own camera obscura.
February View the Villareal exhibit, bring your own light and make a unique planetarium or colored light projection box.
March View the West Fraser exhibit and make your own watercolor kits
April View the Juliette Gordon Low exhibit and make your own cut outs
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Teen and Adult Classes The Way Cool LED Cube Workshop Instructor: Chris Lee Saturday, March 10, 2012 / 10 am–5 pm, with lunch break Ages 16 to adult Members $160, Non-members $200
Leo Villareal’s work utilizes sometimes thousands of LEDs that are animated by a computer program to generate light and color patterns. Some of Villareal’s works are based on mathematician John Conway’s “Game of Life,” in which a system evolves based on a set of rules. In this one-day workshop students will have the opportunity to build a 3-D LED cube that operates similarly to Villareal’s, using the “Game of Life” principle to create a flickering, animated cube. Students will be guided through the process of building the cube from soldering the LEDs to wiring and programming.
Dancing with Light
Instructor: Elizabeth Newkirk Thursdays, Jan. 26–Feb. 23, 2012 / 4–6:30 pm Ages 14 to adult Members $80, Non-members $100
Telfair Museums presents a unique opportunity exploring improvisational techniques for contemporary dance in the galleries of the museum. Students will work with Elizabeth Newkirk to produce and perform in conjunction with the Leo Villareal exhibition at the Jepson Center. Class begins the week prior to the exhibition and builds to a performance* the week of the exhibit’s opening reception. Students will work interactively with the Villareal exhibition and learn to develop an improvisational performance.
Video Game Development Workshop with Red Panda Studios Instructors: Sean Higginbottom and Miranda Marquez Saturday, March 24, 2012 / 10 am–5 pm Ages 14 to adult Members $80, Non-members $100
Students will learn how to develop their own games from scratch using Game Maker. Instructors from Red Panda Studios will cover basic sprite animation, game and character design, and basic programming. After exploring all aspects of game design and development, students will leave with a better understanding of their personal skill sets and how they can make their mark in the industry.
Five-Week Photography Exploration Class Instructor: Charlie Ribbens Thursdays, Jan. 19–Feb. 16, 2012 / 4–6 pm Ages 16 to adult Members $160, Non-members $200
This five-week program focuses on black-and-white, digital photography and the basic functions of 35mm SLR manual cameras. While instruction emphasizes the advancements of digital media, instruction in the conventional methods of film photography will supplement the experience. Class features include student use of both manual and digital cameras, a fieldtrip to a downtown gallery, an introduction to Photoshop, visits from established photographers, on-location shoots in the Historic District, and access to Telfair Museums’ photography collection.
* Performance TBD the week of Feb 27 or weekend of March 3
Classes and Workshops for Youth and Teens Geek Bling / Techno-Jewelry—Creating Jewelry with Digital Components Instructor: Jessica Anderson
Mondays & Wednesdays, Jan. 23–Feb. 22, 2012 / 4-5:30 pm
Ages 13–18 Members $130, Non-members $155 Students will learn basic jewelry-making skills, giving them an introduction to creating their own fashion accessories with a focus on transforming outdated technology into art. Students will create unique necklaces, bracelets, earrings and even a handbag using recycled computer parts. This class is ideal for middle school to teenage students with an interest in jewelry and fashion.
Five-Week Portfolio Builder Session: Drawing II Instructor: Marisa Lilje Thursdays, Feb. 2–March 1, 2012 / 4:30–6 pm Ages 10–14 Members $100, Non-members $125
This class is designed to help upper-elementary and middle school students improve their drawing skills. In Drawing II, students will better understand the more complex ideas of foundational drawing. This is a great class for students to develop their art portfolios. New students are welcome!
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Five-Week Class: Learn to Draw with Robots and Light
Wednesdays, March 7–April 4, 2012 /4:30–6 pm Ages 6–10 Members $125, Non-members $150
Go beyond pencils and crayons and learn to draw with robots and light. Explore the fundamentals of line, shape, and color like never before to create exciting contemporary works of art. Learn to make your own “doodlebot” drawing machines and draw with lasers using extended photo exposures. Students in this class will create simple technological tools such as vibrating drawing machines and LED light pens and use them to explore new possibilities in drawing.
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LEARN Adult Classes Six-Week Class: The Poetry of Plein Air Painting
Instructor: Carl Fougerousse Wednesdays, Feb. 29–April 4, 2012 / 8:30–11:30 am Members $160, Non-members $200
The upcoming exhibition of landscape paintings by West Fraser provides another great opportunity to take our painting practice out of the studio and into the field. Emphasis of the class will be on light while working in the urban landscape of downtown Savannah to focus on the color and light specific to the Low country and Savannah area.
Sculpting from Antiquity
Instructor: Carl Fougerousse Fridays, Feb. 17–April 6, 2012 / 10 am–1 pm Members $195, Non-members $225
The tradition of sculpting from antiquity dates back as far as the works themselves, when Roman copies were frequently made from Greek originals. As pure study, it has made up a great part of the studio practice of painters and sculptors alike ever since the Renaissance. The Laocoön Group is one such Roman copy, the centerpiece of the Telfair Academy's collection of casts. Students will have the unique opportunity to sculpt from this cast with a particular eye for the way in which in depth study of anatomy made these incredible works possible. Class will be held in the Sculpture Gallery of the Telfair Academy. Open to beginner through advanced sculptors and strongly recommended for painters serious about figurative art.
Six-Week Light and Color Class
Instructor: Carl Fougerousse Mondays, Feb. 6–March 12, 2012 10 am–1 pm Members $160, Non-members $200
The still life has always provided a controlled environment in which the specific problems of art creation can be isolated and solved. Inspired by Leo Villareals’s use of intensely colored light, we will take a new look at the still life and its color as affected by multiple, colored light sources from unusual angles. In addition to continuing to cover oil painting techniques and observation strategies, color theory will be the main focus of the class. All levels welcome.
Five-Week Portrait Drawing Class
Instructor: Sandra Colquitt Tuesdays, Feb. 7–March 6, 2012 / 10 am–1 pm Members $130, Non-members $180
In this beginner to intermediate class, students will work from a live model and explore fundamental and advanced drawing skills through portraiture. They will learn to develop observational abilities through a careful study of proportions pertaining to the individual nature of the face. Emphasis will be placed on depicting the head through the use of light and shadow, based on a five-value system. Students will develop and improve skills necessary to obtain a “likeness” in drawing from life.
Ossabaw Painting Adventure with West Fraser Instructor: West Fraser April 27 & 28, 2012 / 4 pm Friday and 6 am Saturday Members $275, Non-members $300
In conjunction with the exhibition of his work at Telfair Museums, artist West Fraser will offer a one-day painting workshop on Ossabaw Island. Students will gain exposure to the natural landscape of the Low Country barrier island and advance individual abilities in the depiction of light and atmosphere. Through group discussion and one-onone guidance, students will gain a greater understanding of the specifics of regional landscape, color, and light. Each student will produce a small work on panel in oil or acrylic paint. Class will meet Friday April 27, at 4 pm at the Telfair Academy for a personal tour of West Fraser’s exhibition and begin preliminary preparations and discussion. Saturday morning class departs at 7 am from The Landings on Skidaway Island to ferry over to Ossabaw Island. Mr. Fraser will lead a brief discussion of color theory, light, and atmosphere before students set up in a loose group formation and begin work on individual paintings. The artist will provide individual mentorship, group discussion and critique throughout the day as students work on their paintings until sunset. Lunch is provided by the museum, as is transportation to and from the islands.
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New ArtZeum Pre-K Exhibits Telfair Museums is pleased to announce the first major additions to the ArtZeum family gallery at the Jepson Center, scheduled to open Spring 2012. Four new activities designed for pre-Kindergarten children, an audience that has grown dramatically since the Jepson opened in 2006 thanks to programs such as Toddler 3rd and a partnership with local Head Start classes. The new additions will be produced by Studio Displays, Inc., a North Carolina-based company with extensive experience in children’s museums. New activities will relate to the museums’ permanent collections and architecture. A main feature of the new area will be a large-scale version of the house depicted in Gari Melchers’ impressionist painting The Unpretentious Garden from the Telfair’s permanent collection. Children will be able to build a garden, weave vines in a trellis, and enter a play space within the house. Other stations will teach basic concepts such as symmetry, shape, and color in hands-on, age-appropriate materials.
The ArtZeum Pre-K project is funded by the Telfair Academy Guild.
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EVENTS February 23 and 25, 2012 Join Telfair Museums as it lights up the night for Illume, the 32nd Annual Telfair Ball and Art Auction events. A highlight of Savannah’s social scene, the Telfair Ball is open to Director's Circle members and benefits the Telfair’s exceptional exhibitions, educational programs, and acquisitions. With the recent addition of the Art Auction and the re-introduction of Telfair Bash, which are open to the public, the Ball has become a weekend event unlike any other. Please join us for an extraordinary evening, and support the Telfair in making Savannah an even more vibrant place as we continue to enhance our community. For information on the Ball or to become a Director's Circle member, contact Amy Branch, Development Manager, at 912.790.8864 or brancha@telfair.org.
Silent Art Auction February 23, 6pm / Jepson Center Tickets $50 Members / $85 non-members
On Thursday evening, February 23, guests can wander the halls of the Jepson Center and bid on items at the Silent Art Auction. Featuring artwork from more than 100 phenomenal artists, the Art Auction will be on display beginning on February 11 for silent auction bidding. Guests can bid until the night of the event when winners will take home their auction prizes at the end of the night.
Presenting Sponsor: SunTrust Telfair Ball Saturday, February 25, 6 pm / Telfair Academy and Jepson Center Ball tickets $350 Director’s Circle members only (includes Bash ticket)
On Saturday evening, February 25, the Telfair Academy and the Jepson Center will be transformed into a magnificent scene inspired by artist Leo Villareal. In the spirit of his works, the 2012 Telfair Ball and Bash will be radiant and unforgettable, with two more chances to bid on auction items while enjoying some of the best food and entertainment the Hostess City has to offer. The Ball begins at 6 pm, with the opening of the silent auction and cocktail reception in the Academy’s sculpture gallery. The fast-paced live auction, hosted by Hugh Hildesly of Sotheby’s, will begin at 7 pm in the rotunda. Guests will enjoy a delicious dinner presented by the talented Trish McLeod in the Jepson Center beginning at 8 pm.
Telfair Bash Saturday, February 25, 9 pm / Telfair Academy Bash tickets $100 Members / $135 Non-members
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Back by popular demand, the Telfair Bash begins at 9 pm at the Academy. Bash guests will be treated to fine food, cocktails, and a live band as well as an opportunity to participate in the silent auction. Ball participants will join the Bash after dinner to conclude the evening with dancing and celebration.
Corporate Sponsors:
Bernard Williams and Company; Celia Dunn Sotheby’s International Realty; Connect Savannah/Charles and Rosalie Morris; Georgia Power; HunterMaclean; J.T. Turner Construction, Inc.; Minis & Co., Inc.; Wells Fargo Insurance Services; The Savannah Bank, N.A.; St. Joseph’s/Candler; Stop N Stor Self Storage Centers; The Winter Construction Company
Contributors of Special Services:
Ambos Seafood; Blackbird Press; Catering by Trish McLeod; Charleston Street; Classic Party Rentals; United Distributors, Inc.; National Distributing Co., Inc.; Savannah Distributing
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TAG’s The Artful Table Features Designer Barry Dixon March 8 and 9, 2012 / Jepson Center and Savannah Theatre telfair academy guild’s spring fundraiser, the artful table: Celebrations with inspirations by Barry dixon, will be held on thursday, march 8, and friday, march 9. the Warrenton, virginia-based dixon is one of the nation’s most sought-after designers, those work frequently appears in Veranda, Southern Accents, and House Beautiful as well as in his two books, the most recent entitled Inspirations. “inspiration is everywhere,” says dixon. “it lives in the memory of our past, the vibrancy of our present and the possibility of our future.” such inspiration will be on display at the artful table preview party on thursday night with offerings from more than 15 local chefs and live music by ricardo ochoa and sasha strunjas. guests will be free to view the popular table vignettes, each designed around a different celebration and on view throughout the Jepson Center. dixon will speak on friday morning at savannah theatre and join guests at the following luncheon, which features tables decorated with uniquely crafted celebration cakes. an auction of tiny tables rounds out the event and benefits will fund the museum’s education programs. tickets are available for $75 each; patron tickets for $125 and include special name recognition in the program and reserved seating for the lecture. please visit telfair.org or call 912.790.8869 or telfair.org for more information.
Presenting Sponsor: Piggly Wiggly, Inc.
Clockwise from top left: Barry dixon, dixon's Book Inspirations, past artful table events.
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Behind the Veil February 12, 2012 / Telfair Academy & Jepson Center Savannah Weddings magazine has joined forces with telfair museums to present Behind the veil 2012: savannah’s signature bridal event. in its 3rd year and expanding again to include the telfair academy and Jepson Center, Behind the veil is a boutique bridal experience featuring a select group of the area’s best wedding professionals in two of the city’s most popular wedding venues. start the day at a delectable champagne brunch, followed by an amazing afternoon of tasting, consultations, and inspiration and finish with the latest bridal fashions during BleuBelle Bridal’s fashion show. Champagne brunch tickets are $50 each and include brunch by Café Zeum and a ticket to Behind the veil. reservations are required. Behind the veil doors open at 1 pm. tickets are $18 in advance, or $20 at the door. reserve your tickets by visiting www.behindtheveil2012.eventbrite.com.
Fifth Annual Savannah Book Festival February 17-18, 2012 / Telfair Academy & Jepson Center the savannah Book festival is a free, annual, worldclass literary event that brings more than 37 popular and critically acclaimed authors—and thousands of readers—together in historic downtown savannah. audiences can hear authors talk about their lives in letters while enjoying the extraordinary surroundings of three of savannah’s most beautiful structures—the historic telfair academy, the telfair’s contemporary
Jepson Center, and the lovely sanctuary of trinity united methodist Church. Come hear from some of this year’s most compelling authors, including pat Conroy, martha Keber, Bobbie ann mason and athlete/author michael oher. for a full listing of the festival’s fabulous weekend events, visit savannahbookfestival.org.
FILM Saturday, January 14 / 2 pm / Jepson Center
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the savannah gay and Lesbian film society (sgLfs) in partnership with telfair museums presents Gen Silent, a new documentary from award-winning director and documentary filmmaker stu maddux. Gen Silent brings attention to what experts in the film call an epidemic—gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender seniors who are so afraid of discrimination in long term health care that they go back into the closet. their surprising decisions are captured through intimate access to their daily lives over the course of a year in Boston, massachusetts. general seating will commence at 1:30 pm; showtime is at 2. free and open to the public . for information about the savannah gay and Lesbian film society, visit their website at www.sglfs.com.
Café Zeum Now Open For Weekend Brunch Café Zeum, the museum cafe in the Jepson Center atrium, is excited to announce that it is now offering brunch every saturday and sunday. the addition of the weekend brunch means that Café Zeum is now open seven days a week from 11 am to 3 pm. the new brunch menu features great items like the Biscuit Benedict, a traditional benedict with our made-from-scratch biscuits, Challah french toast, and the shrimp-N-grits with gumbo. Be sure to enjoy a delicious weekend brunch before visiting any of telfair museums’ venues. reservations are recommended and can be made by calling 912.790.8833.
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Exhibition Sponsors Telfair Museums is extremely grateful for the generosity of the following individuals for their multi-year support of our upcoming exhibitions.
Lead Gift Alice and Bob Jepson $50,000 - $100,000 Julius and Danyse Edel $30,000 - $49,999 Mr. and Mrs. Curtis G. Anderson Fred and Malinda Bergen Domenico and Eleanore De Sole Bob and Jean Faircloth Courtney Knight Gaines Foundation Marla and Morris Geffen Frances and John Kane Mrs. Robert O. Levitt Wilson and Linda Fisk Morris Elfrida Barrow Moore Elizabeth and Ted Muller John T. Neises Thomas V. and Susan G. Reilly Mrs. Rosaleen Roxburgh Philip and Cathy Solomons Don and Cindy Waters $20,000 - $29,999 Joan and Gary Capen
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$10,000 - $19,999 Anonymous (2) Mrs. Malcolm Bell, Jr. Inge A. Brasseler Mr. and Mrs. Darryl Brown Glen and Connie Darbyshire Mr. and Mrs. H. Mitchell Dunn Jr. iTech for Business Mr. Ronald A. Kronowitz Ms. Candace Lanier Dr. Richard F. Leighton Mr. and Mrs. Thomas R. McWhorter Cheri D. and Benjamin R. Roach Barbara and Mike Ruddy Mrs. Pawling S. Steward Ms. Anne P. West $3,000 - $9,999 Mimi Cay Mr. T. Mills Fleming and Dr. Marianne M. Fleming Nancy and Lawrence Gutstein Mr. and Mrs. Aaron M. Levy Mr. and Mrs. Joel D. Lynch Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Merritt Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Richard D. Moore Mr. and Mrs. E. Michael Powers Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Rabinowitz Jacqueline and Ken Sirlin Mr. and Mrs. John L. Tucker Mary and Marty Vernick
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5 augie moshitto's tomato red earrings $21 and cuff $32 6 heartlands handmade in the usa wooden boxes, perfect for valentine's day! $19.95 7 A Year in Art activity book $16 8 Large assortment of new art puzzles $16
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Telfair Welcomes Lisa Grove as new Director/CEO! Telfair Museums’ Board of Trustees announces the appointment of Lisa Grove as Telfair’s new Director/ CEO. Grove will assume her new responsibilities beginning January 2, 2012. Grove, 41, is a Kansas City native and has served as Deputy Director of the Contemporary Art Museum St Louis (CAM) since 2004. During her tenure, CAM produced over 85 exhibitions featuring nearly 250 artists. A number of artists received the first major museum exhibition of their careers at CAM, including Laylah Ali, Lutz Bacher, David Noonan, Alexander Ross, Aida Ruilova, Gedi Sibony and Carey Young. Other artists exhibited include Richard Artschwager, Jim Hodges, Maya Lin, Yoshitomo Nara, Bruce Nauman, William Pope.L and Cindy Sherman. In addition, Grove created and implemented a series of innovative public programs and community outreach initiatives to attract and engage new and more diverse audiences, including CAM’s Art Bus, a mobile art studio visiting schools and community centers. “We could not be more pleased and excited with having Lisa as the Telfair’s new Director/CEO” commented Mills Fleming, Telfair Museums’ Board Chairman. “Lisa is a high energy person who is also a proven leader." In addition, her stellar academic credentials speak for themselves. She graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Stanford University and received a master’s degree in art history from the prestigious Courtauld Institute of Art, University of London. She also received her MBA with Distinction from the University of London’s Imperial College Business School and was one of 40 Americans to be selected as a Marshall Scholar. "Lisa’s credentials as an art museum executive along with her academic achievements and her solid financial management skills are a powerful combination and are a perfect match for the Telfair.” During Grove’s first year at CAM, she identified more than $500,000 in cost savings and revenue enhancements to eliminate an inherited deficit and continued to run CAM with a balanced budget and a surplus. She was also responsible for spearheading strategic public relations activities through creative print and online platforms, resulting in increased local, national and international press coverage. “She is a rising star in the museum world and I know the Telfair is in great hands with Lisa,” stated Fleming. Prior to her position at CAM, Grove was a Senior Strategy Consultant for Monitor Group in Cambridge, MA where she worked with Fortune 100 companies and non-profit organizations on issues including marketing, product development, and competitive analysis. “I’m honored to have this opportunity to lead Telfair Museums, and to build upon the many successful programs that have established its prominence as a
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world-class museum and a keystone of Savannah’s cultural, historical and economic success,” stated Grove. “I was instantly impressed by the commitment of the Telfair’s board of directors, staff members and the Savannah community and am eager to begin working with the museum’s talented staff, volunteers, and board members.” “We are excited for Lisa to take on this amazing opportunity to serve as Director and CEO of the Telfair Museums,” said Paul Ha, Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis Director. “For the past seven years, Lisa has secured CAM’s international recognition as one of the country’s leading museums of contemporary art and implemented innovative public outreach programs that have connected CAM to the greater St. Louis community. We will miss Lisa’s passion for the local art scene but wish her all the best in her new role.”
The Telfair has been without a director since May 2011, when Steven High became the Director of the John and Mable Ringling Museum in Sarasota Florida. The search committee hired Marilyn Hoffman of Search & Reference, a museum executive-recruiting firm to conduct the national search. Since then, Cathy Solomons has served as interim director of Telfair Museums. “I would like to take this time to thank publicly Cathy Solomons for her assuming the role of interim director during this transition,” stated Fleming. Her dedication and service are nothing short of extraordinary.” The search committee was chaired by Cheri Roach, retired executive and Telfair Museums Trustee, and consisted of eight trustees, with a distinguished array of public and private sector experience, representing all aspects of the Telfair’s interests, including members who have served on the board for more than a decade, newer trustees, and trustees who have strong involvement with other museums and cultural organization boards. Grove is married and has three children.
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Front cover: Leo Villareal; Metatron, 2002 (A.P., ed. 2); Plexiglas, incandescent light bulbs, custom software, and electrical hardware; 60 x 60 x 6 inches; Courtesy Gering & L贸pez Gallery, New York; Photograph Courtesy the Artist. Inside front: Leo Villareal; Big Bang, 2008 (A.P., ed. 3); LEDs, aluminum, custom software, and electrical hardware; 59 x 59 x 8 inches; Courtesy Conner Contemporary Art, Washington, DC; Photograph by James Ewing Photography