Toledo Museum of Art Program Highlights For March 2010
Mexico’s Toledo
March 12 – May 9, Gallery 18
Using surrealist influences and a deep knowledge of printmaking techniques, contemporary Mexican artist Francisco Toledo recreates nature through his work. Indigenous animals interact with human beings in a world where all are equal. Indeed, Toledo’s works are records of things and beings in dreamlike scenarios, both menacing and playful, full of pattern and movement. Free admission.
Continuing Exhibitions
Bare Witness: Photographs by Gordon Parks
Through April 25, Canaday Gallery
This compelling exhibition of 73 photographs by pioneering African-American photographer, journalist and film director Gordon Parks was organized by the Iris & B. Gerald Cantor Center for Visual Arts at Stanford University. Free admission.
Whistler: His Contemporaries, Influences, Friends and the Not-So-Friendly
Through May 30, Works on Paper Galleries
Featuring works on paper from the Toledo Museum of Art’s renowned collection, the exhibition highlights the talents of the iconic American artist James Abbott McNeill Whistler (1834-1903), positioning his work within the context of his contemporaries, influences, friends and enemies. In addition to more than 60 prints by Whistler, works by Felix Braquemond, Henri Fantin-Latour, Sir Francis Seymour Haden, Charles Émile Jacque, Alphonse Legros, Charles Meryon and Joseph Pennell will be exhibited. Free admission.
The Bead Goes On Community Art Project
FREE Hands-On Activity: Batik Beads
Friday, March 26: 7–9 p.m., Libbey Court
Using crayons and watercolors, make your own batik-like bead and add it to our Bead Goes On community art project. For all ages.
Workshop: The Bead Goes On
Saturday, March 27: Noon to 4 p.m., Glass Pavilion Flameworking Studio
Learn to make beautiful, unique glass beads using a torch and soft glass! Keep them all or contribute up to five to the Bead Goes On community art project. No experience necessary. Registration ($60 members/$75 nonmembers) required; no refunds. Call 419-254-5080.
Art Hour Studio Sessions
Learn to make glass beads at one of these hour-long sessions. Keep some and make some for the Museum’s Bead Goes On community art project. Buy tickets ($15 members/$25 nonmembers; no refunds) in person or by phone during Museum hours starting the Tuesday before each session, or on the day of the session if space is still available. Adults and children 14+ accompanied by an adult are welcome. Call 419-254-5771, ext. 7448.
March 12: Flameworked Glass Beads: 6, 7 and 8 p.m., Glass Pavilion Flameworking Studio
March 26: Flameworked Glass Beads: 6, 7 and 8 p.m., Glass Pavilion Flameworking Studio
Special Events & Presentations
FREE Hands-On Activity: Get Framed
Sunday, March 7: 2-4 p.m., Libbey Court
Gordon Parks was a poet, musician and photographer. While listening to jazz, decorate your own frame and write a caption for your image.
2445 Series: The Art of Funk
Thursday, March 11: 7–10 p.m., Glass Pavilion GlasSalon
Quest for Fire Studios, the brainchild of Jerry Gray and Kerry Krow, will present live painting to the tunes of an exotic mix of well-known local DJs and musicians. Enjoy music, food, cocktails and special TMA membership offers at this social event sponsored by the Heidelberg Distributing Co. and the Toledo City Paper. For reservations ($25 members/$30 nonmembers) call 419-245-7432. Any remaining tickets will be available at the door.
FREE Film & Presentation: Shaft
Friday, March 19: 7 p.m., Glass Pavilion GlasSalon
Learn why Shaft was a 1971 breakthrough film directed by Gordon Parks, then sit back and enjoy viewing it. In 2000 the Library of Congress chose the motion picture for preservation in the U.S. National Film Registry for being “culturally, historically and aesthetically significant.”
Ancient Roman Holiday: A Mini Symposium & Roman Meal
Saturday, March 20: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Little Theater
The ancient Roman Empire was known for both spectacle and luxury. Deadly chariot races thrilled large crowds in every city across the empire, and millionaires spent fortunes on decadent feasts. Learn more about Roman chariot races while eating like a noble at TMA’s Ancient Roman Holiday. Three free lectures will be held in the Little Theater, and a Roman prandium (banquet) ($30 members/$35 nonmembers) will be held in Classic Court. Seating for the banquet is limited. Call 419-255-8000, ext. 7432 for reservations. Presented by the Archaeological Institute of America-Toledo Society and TMA, this symposium is made possible with support from the Anderton L. “Pete” Bentley Jr. family and the Anderton Bentley Fund. Lectures include:
11 a.m. Racing Death: Ancient Roman Children’s Sarcophagi and the Circus Maximus. Presented by Sandra E. Knudsen, TMA’s associate curator of ancient art.
1:30 p.m. Women, the Circus, and the Defense of Rome. Presented by Carin M.C. Green, professor and chair of the department of classics at the University of Iowa.
2:30 p.m. Fans, Fame and the Roman Circus. Presented by Sinclair Bell, professor of art history at Northern Illinois University.
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FREE Gallery Talk
Double Up: More Powerful Than a Gun
Friday, March 26: 7:30 p.m., Meet in Libbey Court
Addressing a member of the Black Panthers, Gordon Parks once said that his camera was “more powerful than a gun.” The exhibition Bare Witness: Photographs by Gordon Parks features some of the powerful images captured by Parks from the 1940s to the 1970s. Tom Loeffler, assistant curator of works on paper, and Paula Reich, curatorial projects manager, discuss the stories behind these iconic photographs and their cultural context.
Musical Performances
FREE Club Friday Music
Friday, March 5: 6:30–9:30 p.m., Cloister
Extra Stout (Irish)
FREE Sunday Concert Series
3 p.m., Great Galley
March 14: University of Toledo faculty vocalist Carol Dusdieker will perform.
March 21: Music by student winners of the BGSU College of Musical Arts Chamber Music Competition will be featured.
Family Center Activities
Free, fun and open to everyone, the Museum’s Family Center is located near the Plough entrance on Grove Place. The center is the perfect place for youngsters and their parents and caregivers to drop in for themed activities that enliven the world of art for children ages 1-10. With support from The Andersons, the center is open from noon to 5:30 p.m. on Sundays and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Storytime Tours of the Museum are held every Sunday in conjunction with the Family Center. Children and their adult companions tour works of art related to the Family Center’s art project that week. Tours are offered at 2 p.m. March 7, 21 and 28 and at 1 p.m. March 14. Meet at the Family Center or at the Matisse Mural.
Free Public Tours
Inside Story Tours
Thirty-minute Inside Story tours feature a recent Museum acquisition. Learn about the work of art and the fascinating story behind it: how it was acquired, how it fits into our collection, its conservation and more.
Guardian of the North (Bishamonten, Guardian of the North)
Friday, March 5: 6 and 6:30 p.m., Libbey Court
What’s Your Sign? (12 Zodiac Figures)
Friday, March 12: 6 and 6:30 p.m., Libbey Court
Partners in Art (Philip Guston)
Friday, March 19: 6 and 6:30 p.m., Libbey Court
Auspicious Beginnings (Ganesha)
Friday, March 26: 6 and 6:30 p.m., Libbey Court
Meet Me at TMA
Saturday, March 6: 1:30 p.m., Behind-the-Scenes Tour
The Toledo Museum of Art and the Alzheimer’s Association, Northwest Ohio Chapter continue a monthly series of Museum tours especially for those dealing with mild memory loss and their families and friends. Reservations are recommended but not required. Call the Alzheimer’s Association at 419-537-1999.
ArtSpeaks
This is a series of related free tours offered on consecutive Saturdays.
Art of Ancient Empires
Saturday, March 6: 2 and 3 p.m., Libbey Court
Art of Ancient Empires explores the art of Egypt, Rome and other ancient empires.
The Seven Deadly Sins (Lust)
Saturday, March 27: 2 and 3 p.m., Libbey Court
The Seven Deadly Sins explores virtue and violence, combat and chaos, and fantasy and fate depicted in the Museum’s collection.
Greatest Hits of the Collection
Saturday, March 13: 2 and 3 p.m., Libbey Court
Public Tour & Tea
Sunday, March 14: 2 p.m., Libbey Court
Visit the Museum’s galleries to learn about a featured artwork. Afterward, enjoy tea or coffee while continuing the conversation with your guide and fellow tour participants.
OurGlass Tour
Saturday, March 20: 2 and 3 p.m., Glass Pavilion
Art Hour Studio Sessions
Try your hand at glassworking at one of these hour-long sessions. Buy tickets ($15 members/$25 nonmembers; no refunds) in person or by phone during Museum hours starting the Tuesday before each session, or on the day of the session if space is still available. Adults and children 14+ accompanied by an adult are welcome. Call 419-254-5771, ext. 7448.
Flameworked Glass Beads
Friday, March 12: 6, 7 and 8 p.m., Glass Pavilion Flameworking Studio
Friday, March 26: 6, 7 and 8 p.m., Glass Pavilion Flameworking Studio
Create a Glass Flower
Friday, March 5: 6, 7 and 8 p.m., Glass Pavilion Hot Shop
Saturday, March 6: 2 and 4 p.m., Glass Pavilion Hot Shop
Friday, March 12: 6, 7 and 8 p.m., Glass Pavilion Hot Shop
Saturday, March 13: 2 and 4 p.m., Glass Pavilion Hot Shop
Create a Glass Egg
Friday, March 19: 6, 7 and 8 p.m., Glass Pavilion Hot Shop
Saturday, March 20: 2 and 4 p.m., Glass Pavilion Hot Shop
Friday, March 26: 7 and 8 p.m., Glass Pavilion Hot Shop
Saturday, March 27: 1, 2, 3 and 4 p.m., Glass Pavilion Hot Shop
Sunday, March 28: 1, 2 and 3 p.m., Glass Pavilion Hot Shop
Guest Glassblowing Demonstrations
FREE Featured Local Glass Artist Demonstration: Eric Slawson
March 12: 7–10 p.m., Glass Pavilion Hot Shop
FREE Visiting Glass Artist Demonstration: Marc Petrovic
March 26: 7-10 p.m., Glass Pavilion Hot Shop
Workshops
FREE Special Workshop: Setting Up the Shot
March 12: 7:30 p.m., Classroom 139
How is it done? What do you look for? Bring your own camera and we’ll show you how to set up the best arrangement for an incredible photograph.
Watercolor Workshop: Warm Up With Whistler
March 21: 1–4 p.m., Classroom 139
Explore the Museum’s special exhibition, Whistler: Influences, Friends and the Not-So-Friendly, to learn more about the artist’s work and sharp wit, impetuous temper and artistic genius. In the studio, learn to create quick impressions or simple color studies from instructor Paul Brand. Includes supplies and a light snack. The workshop continues the following Sunday (March 28). Reservations required ($80 members/$90 nonmembers). Call 419-254-5080 or register online at www.toledomuseum.org.
Exhibitions in the Community Galleries
Self Portraits
Through March 1, Community Galleries
After a three-day workshop with TMA, the young women of the Lucas County Juvenile Detention Center were given the tools to create self-portraits. They were inspired by portraits done by artist Amedeo Modigliani and worked to emulate his artistic style and use of color. Free.
Monday Morning Painters
Through March 7, Community Galleries
Established in 1958, the Monday Morning Painters is a group of 30 dedicated professional artists who meet each Monday to paint together each using a favorite medium such as watercolor, acrylic, oil or pastel. Their subjects feature scenic locations in Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan. Many of the members have earned top regional and national honors for painting. Free.
TMA High School Art Council
March 12–April 25, Community Galleries
This year, the work of 30 students from 15 schools will be represented. The High School Art Council works with Museum staff on projects such as exhibitions, programs, publications, gallery experiences, podcasts or web-based activities, and students have the opportunity to participate in behind-the-scenes operations at the Museum. Free.
Paris: City of Art
Through March 14, Hitchcock and Stevens Galleries
Art history students at the University of Toledo selected objects from TMA’s collection depicting Paris and the work of Parisian artists. Students curated this show with guidance from UT faculty and TMA curatorial and exhibition staff. Free.
Quest for Fire Studios
March 26–May 2, Community Galleries
Working out of the Secor Building in downtown Toledo, the artists of the Quest for Fire Studios create iconoclastic images of soul and thought while using diverse methods and mediums. In addition to each artist’s other works in the exhibition, at least one work was inspired by an object in TMA’s collection. The artists wrote about what inspired them and why, and these writings turned into “Visitor Voices” labels found in various galleries throughout the Museum. Free.
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