MEMBER BULLETIN SUMMER 2016
FROM THE DIREC TOR Dear Member,
Alice Graham, President Nanc y B eitzel Joan Cameron Bill Chr ist y D ean Cole Char les G orsuch Fred Grant Tom Holdren M yron K nell Dianna LeVeck M ilman Linn Car l M inning D. S cott M oyer Susan Nash R ichard Tuck Daniel M. Vincent Br ian Wagner Fay War ner D on Wietmarschen Anne Wr ight
Many of you volunteer your time and share your expertise with the ZMA, working year-round to create a more beautiful institution and a more meaningful museum experience for the entire community. Whether administering the visitor services desk, greeting and assisting museum guests, inventorying and shelving books in the Longaberger Art Research Library, leading tours of our collections for guests of all abilities and ages, or assisting staff with the daunting task of collection research, your valuable service enriches the day-to-day operation of this museum. Thank you. There are those members and groups who take on special projects at the ZMA that I would like to recognize. The Muskingum County Master Gardeners cares for the Bebe Grant Memorial Garden, and the Meadow Vale Garden Club beautifies the museum’s main entrance, planting a range of colorful annuals. The museum’s evolving Board of Directors provides insightful and strategic governance that guides our growth, and the Beaux Arts Club donates critical funds to the museum generated from the proceeds of events like Art in the Garden, their annual fundraiser. I would also like to thank you for your ongoing membership support of the ZMA. Your financial contributions allow us to offer extraordinary exhibitions and public programming to the community. A special thank you to the ZMA’s Masterpiece Society; participants in the Adopt a Masterpiece program; the Taylor-McHenry Memorial Fund, whose funding supported summer art camp; the Otis W. Crawford and Margie Neil Crawford Trust; and Mr. Don Wietmarschen who will Dance with the Divas on July 23, 2016, raising funds for the Zanesville Musuem of Art. Thank you all for your steadfast support of the museum, and I look forward to seeing you soon. Sincerely, Laine Snyder
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BOARD OF DIREC TORS
Last month I attended the Ohio Museum Association conference in Columbus, Ohio, where I had the good fortune to meet colleagues and discuss aspects of museum administration from collection care, to membership, to volunteer cultivation. After one of the sessions, I talked with an Ohio History Connection staffer who mentioned her recent enjoyable visit to the ZMA. We spoke about a few of the latest changes, those underway, and those yet to come. It was a rare opportunity to reflect upon just how much this museum has accomplished in the recent past and those who made it possible—members like you.
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EXHIBITIONS
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ADULT PR OGR AMS
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Left: Catherine Butler, detail of Gemütlichkeit, 2015. Right: Barbara Vogel, Esther, 2015. Both works on view in the exhibition 72nd Ohio Annual Exhibition, on view through September 9, 2016.
EXHIBITIONS SUSPENDED GATHERING |An Installation by S ue Cavanaugh On view through August 27, 2016 Columbus-based fiber artist Sue Cavanaugh transformed the museum’s Golden Gallery into a dynamic space where clusters of fiber forms appear to descend from the gallery’s soaring rafters. Interested in the concept of gathering and how works relate to one another, Cavanaugh altered common parachute fabric, creating twenty-three unique and colorful fiber works—each hand-stitched and painted—that were then assembled on site in an improvisational way to create one large suspended gathering. Visitors are invited to walk in-between and around the one-of-a-kind amorphous work and contemplate inclusion, exclusion, estrangement, and union.
72 nd OHIO ANNUAL EXHIBITION On view through September 9, 2016
This year’s Ohio Annual Exhibition received nearly four hundred entries—more than any year in recent memory. Exhibition juror and Director of the Ohio Craft Museum, Betty Talbott, had the delightful challenge of selecting fifty-five works of art from this exceptional pool of entries that represent a range of media including paintings, works on paper, sculpture, jewelry, ceramics, glass, and the fiber arts. This exhibition showcases the diversity and vitality of contemporary Ohio artists.
SUSANS | Reflec tions On view through July 30, 2016 This exhibition brings together more than twenty works created by accomplished regional artists Susan Nash and Susan Stubbins. Co-owners of Gallery 202 in downtown Zanesville, Nash and Stubbins create dynamic works using mixed media collage techniques. Constructing layers of meaning in their original drawings or fiber pieces, the two Susans express compositionally bold and stylistically gentle harmonies that reflect aspects of the natural world.
SOUTHEAST OHIO WATERMEDIA SOCIE T Y ANNUAL JURIED EXHIBITION On view September 7, 2016, through January 7, 2017 The ZMA is the proud host of the Southeast Ohio Watermedia Society’s annual juried show, which highlights the exceptional work created in various water-based artistic media including watercolor, collage, acrylics, inks, and temperas. For more information on the Southeast Ohio Watermedia Society and its programs, please contact SEOWSart@gmail.com.
AMERIC AN MODERNISM, URBAN REALISM, and THE EIGHT On view October 7, 2016, through January 7, 2017
This fall the ZMA will exhibit notable works from a private collection featuring paintings by The Eight. In the early twentieth century, Robert Henri led a group of artists in establishing a distinctly American style of painting. The group became known for its realistic views of urban life—from the exuberance of street life to the prosperity of the middle class. In 1908, eight artists showed their work at the Macbeth Gallery in New York in the landmark exhibition called simply The Eight. Along with Henri, these realists included William Glackens, George Luks, Everett Shinn, John Sloan, Maurice Prendergast, Ernest Lawson, and Arthur B Davies. More information about this exhibition, the exhibition opening, and public programs will appear in the fall Member Bulletin and online at www.zanesvilleart.org.
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POTTERY LOVERS | Collecting Ceramics with Patrick Doust and Richard North Do you want to create a personal art collection? Join Columbus, Ohio-based collectors Patrick Doust and Richard North for a humorous and insightful discussion about their thirty-year journey acquiring fine sculptural and functional ceramics. Doust and North will share advice about obtaining the best works on any budget. This program is held in conjunction with Appalachian Hills of Ohio Territory and Pottery Lovers, the largest and oldest organization of pottery collectors, dealers, and enthusiasts, who convene each year in July in Zanesville. For more information about Pottery Lovers Week from July 12–16, 2016, and its auction, sales, and related events, please visit www.potterylovers.org. Wednesday, July 13, 2016 , 12–1:30 pm at the ZMA. This event is free and open to the public. Recommended for all audiences. Complimentary beverages and light lunch provided. Register by 12 pm, Tuesday, July 12.
ART ON TAP | Redefining Craft Tap into your inner artist with the ZMA at Weasel Boy Brewing Company. Join us every third Tuesday of the month for drawing games, trivia, and more. Each night will feature a different game, so come on out for fine craft beer, great food, and creative company. Tuesdays, July 19, August 16, September 20, 6–7 pm. Free and open to the public. No experience required. All materials provided. This program is held at Weasel Boy Brewing Company, 126 Muskingum Avenue, Zanesville. No registration required.
IN THE STUDIO | Techniques with Nora Daniel She’s back! Zanesville artist Nora Daniel will personalize her instruction for new as well as seasoned artists seeking support, suggestions, and technical help. Daniel will demonstrate how to paint and draw from life; students will have the opportunity to bring a favorite object, start a self-portrait, or work outdoors. Students are also encouraged to bring work in process for help with completion, or to have finished work critiqued. Thursdays, July 14, 21, 28, and August 4, 11, 18, 25, 5:30–7:30 pm at the ZMA. $70 members, $85 not-yet-members. Recommended for adults and teens ages 15 and older with some experience. Acrylic paint, canvases, and charcoal provided; a materials checklist is available online at www.zanesvilleart.org. Register by July 7.
OUTDOOR SUMMER CONCERT | The Back Porch Swing Band Performing the best in western swing music, old jazz and country and pop favorites from the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s, The Back Porch Swing Band from Southeast Ohio features the hot fiddling of Andy Merritt from Granville, the smooth vocals of Kris Geis from Zanesville, the large repertoire of guitarist Pete Shew from McConnelsville, the jazzy stylings of keyboard player Caleb Hutslar from Columbus, and the driving bass of Jonathan Sowers from Lancaster. Saturday, July 23, 6–8 pm on the ZMA front lawn. Free and open to the public. Recommended for all ages. No registration required.
StorySLAM | Real Stories, Live and on Stage The ZMA celebrates this region’s rich storytelling tradition with a twist. Join us for StorySLAM, a competitive storytelling event in which people from all walks of life have the opportunity to tell real, five-minute stories, live and on stage. This year’s theme—Boundaries. For more information about how to craft your storytelling experience around the theme or to find out more about StorySLAM events around the country, visit us at www.zanesvilleart.org. The evening’s events are moderated again this year by 2014 West Chester, Pennsylvania, StorySLAM winner Luanne Sims, and the stories will be judged by audience members like you, who will determine this year’s $100 cash prize winner. Monday, July 25, 7–9 pm at the ZMA. This event is free and open to the public. Recommended for adults ages 18 and older. Bistro seating, complimentary light bites, and beverages. Cash wine and beer bars also available to those 21 and older. For a chance to tell your story, register by July 18.
FRESH AIR | Plein Air Painting with Yan Sun Experience the art of painting outdoors with Yan Sun, Distinguished Professor of Fine Arts at Muskingum University. During this five-hour workshop, Yan Sun will guide participants in the sketching and painting process while discussing the significance of composition and light effects. Participants are encouraged to bring their own preferred materials and their favorite summer dish to share during a picnic on the ZMA front lawn. Light refreshments and a tent will be provided. In case of inclement weather this workshop will be rescheduled for a later date.
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Saturday, August 13, 9:30 am–3:30 pm at the ZMA. $80 members, $90 not-yet-members. Acrylic paint and canvases provided. Recommended for adults and teens ages 15 and older. Register by August 6.
ADULT PROGRAMS QuiltSLAM | Real Quilts and Their Stories, Live and On Stage Quilts have stories to tell about the times in which they were made, the significant events they commemorate, and the lives of their makers. Join the ZMA for a unique storytelling event held in conjunction with the Zanesville Community Theater’s upcoming production of Quilters, September 16–18 and September 23–25 at 940 Findlay Avenue, Zanesville. This modern yet down-to-earth play reveals the joys and sorrows of life as told by pioneer women through quilt squares. For more information about Zanesville Community Theater or to purchase tickets for Quilters, please visit zct.org. For more information about the ZMA’s QuiltSLAM, please visit www.zanesvilleart.org. Saturday, September 17, 2–4 pm at the ZMA. Free and open to the public. Recommended for all ages. Bistro seating, complimentary light bites, and beverages provided. To tell your quilt story, register by September 10.
Y-BRIDGE ARTS FESTIVAL | Zanesville Museum of Art is a Proud Sponsor of the Children’s Tent The 2016 Y-Bridge Arts Festival features nearly seventy of this region’s finest painters, ceramicists, woodworkers, fiber artists, jewelers, glassmakers and more. Join us at Zane’s Landing Park and enjoy great art, live musical performances, wonderful food and drinks, arts and crafts demonstrations, and the Children’s Tent. There is truly something for everyone at this region’s largest fine art and craft festival. Here is a list of the upcoming activities in the Children’s Tent: Friday, August 5, 6–9 pm and Saturday, August 6, 11 am–9 pm at Zane’s Landing Park, downtown Zanesville. Free and open to the public. Recommended for all ages. Friday, August 5 Friday, August 5 6–9 pm Hands-On Art-Making Stations (Children’s WHAT’S YOUR STORY? Tent) 6–9 pm Hands-On Art-Making Stations 6–8 pm Petting Zoo by McDonald's Greenhouse and REAL TOLD LIVE 6–8 pm Petting Zoo by McDonald's Greenhouse Corn STORIES Maze (Shelter House) and Corn Maze (Shelter House)
StorySLAM
Saturday, August 6 11 am–9 pm Hands-On Art-Making Stations 11 am–12 pm K-9 Unit from the Zanesville Police Department (Shelter House) 1 pm Animals from The Wilds (Shelter House) 2–4 pm Spirited Creations Paint Party
Thank you to all our program partners: Taylor-McHenry Memorial Fund
TELL ONE | WATCH ONE MONDAY, JULY 25, 2016
7–9 PM StorySLAM
ZANESVILLE MUSEUM OF ART 620 MILITARY ROAD CASH BAR REAL STORIES TOLD LIVE FREE TO THE PUBLIC
INFORMATION & RULES: WWW.ZANESVILLEART.ORG
$100 AWARD THEME: BOUNDARIES
CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS PICTURING THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD | Family Day in Putnam Enjoy the last days of summer weather along historic streets as you draw and paint images inspired by the freedom seekers of the Underground Railroad. The Underground Railroad was a network of people helping escaped slaves make their way north to freedom. Putnam is home to six buildings important to the Underground Railroad and ending slavery, including the Stone Academy and the Putnam Presbyterian Church. The ZMA is proud to partner with On the Same Page Muskingum and Muskingum County History to present an afternoon of art for the whole family in the Putnam Historic District. Saturday, September 10, 1–3 pm at the Stone Academy Historic Site and Museum, 115 Jefferson Street, Zanesville. Free and open to the public. Recommended for all ages. No registration required.
DOODLEBUGS | Discovery Hour Introduce your preschooler to the art of discovery within the ZMA’s galleries. Every second Friday, engage the senses and captivate the imagination through special activities around the museum. Second Fridays of the month, July 8, August 12, and September 9, 10:30–11:30 am at the ZMA. Free to museum members, $6 per session for not-yet-members. Recommended for pre-kindergarten. Register one week prior to each class.
MOVE
Act out the stories we find in works of art by imagining how animals move, what people feel, and what artwork suggests. Preschoolers are encouraged to share feelings and relate to the art with movement.
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Let little hands get a little messy in the ZMA studios. Whether it’s pinching and shaping clay or handling brushes and paint, hands-on play encourages preschoolers to build fine motor skills and improve focus.
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Count the colors, shapes, and animals we find in the Arts of Ohio Galleries. This activity encourages preschoolers to look for the tiniest details and find the biggest surprises in the ZMA’s collection. Create the sounds we find in works of art. Preschoolers will shake tambourines to match bright paintings or hoot when they find owls, encouraging them to think about the relationship between sound, imagery, rhythm, and timing.
ART ADVENTURE | Saturday Workshop Children in kindergarten through grade six will explore different media and art-making techniques at the ZMA this summer in monthly Saturday workshops. 11 am–12 pm at the ZMA. $5 per session for museum members, $7 per session for not-yet-members. All materials provided. Please bring a painting smock. Problem-solve how to make a birdfeeder with different materials and shapes. Just in time for fall, older artists in grades four through six will design and decorate their own, working birdfeeders. Learn the perfect sizes, colors, and height to bring some feathered friends to your yard this year. Register by September 10
HAUNTED PAINTING
Create a Halloween scene with the classic wax-resist method. Artists in kindergarten through grade six will draw haunted houses, ghosts, and goblins with crayon. The trick is to get the crayon drawing just right before brushing on tempera paint to add the perfect spooky touch. Register by October 1
Registration often required one week prior to each class. Please visit www.zanesvilleart.org or call (740) 452-0741 for more information or to enroll.
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ENGINEERING FOR THE BIRDS
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BUILD-A-BOT
Create a robot sculpture out of paper and found objects. Younger artists in kindergarten through grade three will learn about shapes, colors, and textures, while older artists in grades four through six will experiment with structure and movement as they build their robots. Register by August 6
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*The Zanesville Museum of Art will be closed Saturday, August 6, 2016. Please join us at the Y-Bridge Arts Festival.
WE ARE A BLUE STAR MUSEUM Announcing free admission for the nation’s active-duty military personnel and their families, including the National Guard and Reserve, from Memorial Day through Labor Day 2016. For more information visit www.zanesvilleart.org.
HOURS
Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
10 am–5 pm 10 am–7:30 pm 10 am–5 pm 10 am–5 pm
LONGABERGER ART RESEARCH LIBRARY Open during museum hours.
ADMISSION
Adults Young adults ages 10–18 Seniors ages 60 and over Children ages 9 and under Museum members Thursday 5-7:30 pm
$6 $4 $4 Free Free Free
The Zanesville Museum of Art would like to thank the following people and organizations for their generous support: The Otis W. Crawford and Margie Neil Crawford Trust The Ohio Arts Council Beaux Arts Club The Taylor McHenry Foundation The Zanesville Development Corporation Yan Sun and Dr. Hong Yin Our volunteers Museum members The Masterpiece Society The Muskingum County Master Gardeners Janet and John Taylor-Lehman Meadow Vale Garden Club Zane State College Ohio University Zanesville Don Wietmarschen and The Dancing Divas American Association of University Women In Memory of Phyllis J. Haynes Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Swope Mrs. Nancy P. Hodous