July 2009 Exhibitions at the Toledo Museum of Art
Exhibition Openings
Monkey Business
July 2, Gallery 18
For centuries, monkeys and apes have fascinated artists from both the East and West. The
depictions range from serious to humorous, entertaining to thought-provoking. In this
150th anniversary year of Charles Darwin’s On the Origin of Species, come explore
simian symbolism through the ages. Highlights include an ancient Egyptian canopic jar
lid that depicts Hapi, the baboon headed god; a cut glass Libbey pitcher with engraved
social commentary on Darwin; and a mischievous monkey created by Picasso as an
illustration for the writings of Comte de Buffon, an 18th century French naturalist who
influenced Darwin. The exhibition continues through Aug. 30. FREE
91st Annual Toledo Area Artists Exhibition
July 10, Canaday Gallery
For more than nine decades, the Toledo Area Artists exhibition has celebrated northwest
Ohio’s vibrant artistic community. Each year’s juried show features a new eclectic mix of
works sure to delight a diverse audience. The exhibition, organized by the Toledo
Museum of Art and the Toledo Federation of Art Societies, continues through Aug. 23.
FREE
Continuing Exhibitions
Radiant Ensemble: Jewelry from the Nancy and Gilbert Levine Collection
Through Aug. 9, Glass Pavilion
The Glass Pavilion sparkles with magnificent gems and intricately crafted 18th and 19th-
century European jewelry from the Nancy and Gilbert Levine collection. FREE
Prints of Pop II: Sir Eduardo Paolozzi
Through Sept. 6, Works on Paper Galleries
Sir Eduardo Paolozzi turned ordinary things like magazine clippings, comic strips and
consumer products into extraordinarily colorful prints. More than 160 works from three
of Paolozzi’s major portfolios are displayed. FREE
Juneteenth: Photography in Focus
Through July 19, Community Gallery
Learn more about local African American photographers Charles Gabriel, Ramon Tiggs
and Ramon Keys through their artwork and a biographical examination of their ideas
about art and photography. FREE
Sylvania Senior Center Artist Group
Through July 19, Community Gallery
This group of enthusiastic painters explores varied painting styles and subject matter, yet
they all share the mutual enjoyment the sheer process of creating art can bring. FREE
High School Art Council Exhibition: The Spirit of Creativity
Through July 19, Community Gallery
Members of the Museum’s High School Art Council have curated an exhibition
showcasing the artistic talent in their own high schools. Each school has interpreted the
theme individually, making an eclectic exhibition reflecting the artistic environment of
each school. FREE
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