ART CLASSES July–September 2017
Register at www.zanesvilleart.org
Join us for summer fun...
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FREE FAMILY DAY AT THE ZMA | Back to School!
an afternoon of self-discovery and self-expression through exciting hands-on art-making activities. Saturday, August 26, 2–4 pm, at the ZMA. Free and open to the public. For more information, visit www.zanesvilleart.org. No registration required.
Jumpst
| For Children 15 months–4 years
JumpstART is a fantastic program for preschoolers and parents that meets the second Friday of each month. Expose your toddler to the exciting world of art. Each session is unique. Experiment with new materials, discover art-making techniques, and explore hidden treasures in the ZMA’s galleries. Fridays, July 14, August 11, and September 8, 10:30–11:30 am, at the ZMA. Free for members and not-yet-members. Recommended for ages 15 months–4 years. Registration required. SHAPESHIFTER JUL 14 Discover the bright, bold quilt designs in Shapeshifter | Sewn Constructions by Elizabeth Brandt and then create your own colorful collage.
AUG 11 TEXTURE STONES Tour the ZMA galleries and learn how artists use texture to create exciting pieces, and then create a set of texture stones out of air-dry clay. SEASONS SEP 8 Explore the ZMA grounds with your preschooler and enjoy the wonders of autumn; then create a festive fall masterpiece.
ART VOYAGERS | For Children Grades K–3 Become a ZMA Art Voyager, and begin your art adventure! Each month children in grades kindergarten through third will travel through Voyagers passport. Each stamp gets you one step closer to a secret treasure. Saturdays, July 15, August 12, September 9, 10:30–11:30 am, at the ZMA. $5 per session for members, $7 not-yet-members. All materials and a painting apron provided. Recommended for grades K–3. Registration required.
Gee’s Bend, Alabama
JUL 15
Visit the small town of Gee’s Bend, Alabama, and discover the deeprooted tradition of quilting as an expressive art form. Become inspired by the wide variety of shapes, colors, and patterns, and create your own mixed media collage.
India
AUG 10
Journey to India and investigate the dramatic poses of the Hindu deities Shiva and Vishnu. Learn how to create action Nataraja, the lord of dance!
Ohio, 1980s
SEP 9
Visit rural Ohio’s not-so-distant past, and see how artists depicted the Buckeye state. Learn how painters like Paul Patton translated their favorite memories and pastimes onto canvas, and create your own masterpiece inspired by your hometown.
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Registration may be required one week in advance for some programs. Please visit www.zanesvilleart.org, or call (740) 452-0741 for more information or to enroll.
CHILDREN & TEEN PROGRAMS
will create their own masterpiece. For each class, participants will earn apprentice rewards to add to their very own artist palette. Fill the palette with colorful rewards to receive unique art supplies and discounts on future programs. Saturdays, July 22, August 19, September 16, 10:30–11:30 am, at the ZMA. $5 per session for members, $7 not-yetmembers. All materials and a painting apron provided. Recommended for grades 4–6. Registration required.
Elizabeth Brandt
JUL 22
Peter Paul Rubens
AUG 19
Join artist Elizabeth Brant, whose work is on view in Shapeshifter | Sewn Constructions by Elizabeth Brandt and who will make a guest appearance and discuss how fabric is used as an expressive art media. You and Brandt will create your own fabric collage on canvas.
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Frederick Hurten Rhead
Investigate the artistry of Frederick Hurten Rhead, a designer at Weller and Roseville Pottery and the creator of Fiesta Ware. Work with tools and techniques to carve your own designs into plaster.
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Z MA
| Zanesville Teens Making Art
Become a part of this exciting art-making program for teens. Participants of ZTMA will collaborate with artist mentors, develop social networks with other creative teens, make art individually for their portfolios, and create art collaboratively for community-wide projects. Each month, teens in grades seven through twelve will meet to organize, plan, create, and execute a joint artistic project. Open studio time will also be available to ensure project completion. Thursdays, September 14, September 28, October 12, and October 26, 4:30–6:30 pm, at the ZMA. Free for members. $15 for a yearly student museum membership for not-yet-members. Free student memberships are available. Contact Misty Johnson for more information. No experience required. Recommended for teens grades 7–12. Registration required by September 7.
Chain Link Fence Mural Experiment with unique materials to create a stunning, large-scale image on a chain link fence in Downtown Zanesville. Become inspired by public artists around the world like Soo Sunny Park, Christo and Jeanne-Claude, and Robert Smithson. Use your imagination to transform your community into a spectacular work of public art.
ROBERT AND LEONA FELLERS GALLERY Student Exhibitions
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June–August
Philo High School Exhibition opening, Saturday, June 17, 2–3 pm.
September
Zane Grey Elementary School Exhibition opening, Saturday, September 23, 2–3 pm.
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ADULT PROGRAMS GUIDED GALLERY SKETCH HOUR | First Saturday of the Month day of each month in one of the museum’s eighteen galleries and sketch one of the many wonderful works of art on view at the museum. Saturdays, July 1, September 2, October 7, 10–11 am, at the ZMA. Free to museum members, $7 per session for not-yet-members. Drawing benches and boards are provided, or bring your favorite sketchbook or art journal from home. No experience required. Recommended for teens and adults. Register one week in advance. We will not host a Guided Galley Sketch in August. The museum will be closed Saturday, August 5. Come visit us at the Children’s Art Tent at the Y-bridge Arts Festival!
ART ON TAP | Social Creativity Hour Tap into your inner artist with the ZMA at Weasel Boy Brewing Company. Join local artist, Carrie Turner, the third Tuesday of the month for a Tuesdays, August 15, September 19, October 17, 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.
REEL MEAL | Quiltmakers of Gee’s Bend Join the ZMA and our partners at Reel Meal, and view a documentary about the extraordinary African-American quilters from the rural, The New York Times described Shapeshifter | Sewn Constructions by Elizabeth Brandt, on view through September 2. Saturday, July 15, 6–8 pm. Free and open to the public. Donations to Reel Meal welcome. This program is held at Seiler’s Studio and Gallery, 129 S. Street, Zanesville. No registration required.
THE ADVENTUROUS PALETTE | Canvas and Cocktails with Nora Daniel Unleash your adventurous palette with Zanesville artist Nora Daniel. Bring a friend, enjoy a glass of wine, be inspired by art and creative company, and paint your own masterpiece. All materials, wine, and lite bites are included in the cost of this workshop.
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Saturday, September 23, 5–7 pm, at the ZMA. $40 members, $47 not-yet-members. No experience required. Must be 21 or older to enroll. Register by September 16.
Registration may be required one week in advance for some programs. Please visit www.zanesvilleart.org, or call (740) 4520741 for more information or to enroll.
ADMISSION
Adults $6 Young adults ages 10–18 $4 Seniors ages 60 and over $4 Children ages 9 and under Free Museum members Free Thursday 5-7:30 pm Free
HOURS
Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
10 am–5 pm 10 am–7:30 pm 10 am–5 pm 10 am–5 pm
Taylor-McHenry Memorial Fund
620 Military Road | Zanesville, Ohio | 43701 (740) 452-0741 www.zanesvilleart.org