Toledo Museum of Art February 2011 Program Highlights
Special Exhibitions
The Dramatic Image: Baroque Prints of the 17th Century
Feb. 25–May 22, Works on Paper Galleries
These works of art on paper from the Baroque period (1600–1750) convey strong emotional feelings through subjects filled with dynamic movement and dramatic architecture. The impressive prints in this exhibition are conceived in a wide range of styles and techniques by leading European artists of the period. Free admission.
Travelers Through Ancient Lands
Through Feb. 6, Works on Paper Galleries
A set of 103 watercolors by Charles Hamilton Smith (1776–1859) and a selection of 19th century photographs by Francis Frith, Félix Bonfils and Antonio Beato, among others, are shown in this exhibition of historical images of Northern Africa, primarily Egypt. Some images are the first to
document locations in the Middle East from a European perspective. Free admission.
Inspired Giving: The Apollo Society 25th Anniversary Exhibition
Through Feb. 13, Canaday Gallery
This exhibition celebrates contributions of the Apollo Society donor group to the Toledo Museum of Art’s permanent collection, paying tribute to their gifts as a whole as well as to the individual works of art. Inspired Giving offers an exquisite breadth of art from antiquity to the present, from ancient Egypt to contemporary China. Twenty additional objects considered by Apollo members and subsequently acquired outside of the selection process also are on display. A companion publication is available. Free
admission.
Aminah Robinson: Voices That Taught Me How to Sing
Extended through April 10, Gallery 4 in the Glass Pavilion®
Aminah Robinson combines traditional art materials with everyday objects to create enchanting two- and three-dimensional works of art. The Ragmud Collection, purchased from Robinson by the Toledo Museum of Art, is a set of the artist’s one-of-a-kind books containing sculptural pieces, drawings, poems and stories, books-within-books and extended pullouts. Each of the 10 books, which are being shown publicly for the first time, is a visual feast and covers a different theme. The body of work covers the artist’s entire career. A companion book is available. The exhibition is made possible in part by Libbey, Inc. Free admission.
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Life in Miniature: Ceramic Netsuke from the Silverman Collection
Through Feb. 27, 2011, Gallery 18 Artists of Japan created opulent personal accessories during the Edo Period (1615-1868) in order to attach inro (cases) to their elaborate silk clothing. Japanese artists invented miniature sculptures known as netsuke (pronounced NET-skeh) as fasteners for luxury-loving citizens. The tiny treasures, worn primarily by men, are collected for their wit, whimsy and craftsmanship. On view are 226 rare ceramic netsuke given to the Museum by Richard R. Silverman, one of the most prominent collectors of netsuke in the world. Also shown are Japanese screens depicting Kyoto, where many of the objects were made, and a kimono with netsuke illustrating how these delightful fashion accessories were worn. A
companion book is available. Free admission.
Venice: Light and Landscape
Through March 11, 2011, Hitchcock and Stevens Galleries
In this exhibition, art history students from the University of Toledo use works of art in the Toledo Museum of Art collections to explore Venetian artists, architecture and cityscapes. Free admission.
The Egypt Experience: Secrets of the Tomb
Lower Level Egyptian Gallery, Main Museum
The Toledo Museum of Art’s popular mummies return to public view for this exploration of ancient Egyptian beliefs about life and the afterlife. More than 150 objects spanning 3,000 years of history are on display, including objects from the Museum’s antiquities collection and from the Metropolitan
Museum of Art, The Field Museum, Indiana University Art Museum, and the Oriental Museum Institute of the University of Chicago. Admission is free for TMA members and children under 6 years of age; admission for nonmembers is $10 for adults, $8 for seniors over 65 and $5 for students ages 6 to 22.
Reduced prices are available to school and other groups that book tours in advance. There is a $1 handling fee for tickets purchased online. The exhibition is made possible by the generosity of TMA members and with support in part from Taylor Cadillac and Buckeye CableSystem.
On View in the Community Galleries
Toledo Artists’ Club
Through March 13, Community Galleries
The Toledo Artists’ Club originated in 1943 and is one of the oldest continuously running artists’ clubs in the country. This exhibition features work in a variety of media by some of the club’s 400 members. Free admission.
MADD Poets Society
Through March 13, Community Galleries
The MADD (Making a Direct Difference) Poets Society is a literary arts organization designed to develop creativity and foster character and leadership in teens. This exhibition features the students’ poems and their visual artwork. Free admission.
FREE Special Events & Presentations
Presentation: Ikebana (Japanese flower arranging)
Ikebana is the contemplative art form of Japanese flower arranging. On Feb. 4 at 7:30 p.m. in the Green Room, enjoy a demonstration of the elegance and discipline of this ancient practice.
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Presentation Series: Venice, The Floating City
Grand Tour of the Romantic City of Venice
Paula Reich, curatorial projects and publications manager, discusses at 7 p.m. on Feb. 4 in Libbey Court the romantic city of Venice as seen through the eyes of the 18th- and 19th-century artists and writers who fell in love with the “Queen of the Adriatic.”
Venice Through the Eyes of the Graphic Artist
On Feb. 25 at 7 p.m. in the Little Theater, Tom Loeffler, assistant curator of works on paper, discusses artists inspired by the beauty of Venice, illustrated with works from the TMA graphic arts collection.
Presentation: The Apollo Society and Old Master Painting: A Most Fruitful and Happy Relationship from the depiction of a life-drawing class in a painter’s studio in early 19th-century Paris, to the courtyard of a Danish artist’s home in Copenhagen, to Achille Etna Michallon's Landscape Near Cava chosen in 2010, The Apollo Society has given three beautiful European paintings that add great depth to the TMA collection. On Feb. 11 at 7 p.m., Lawrence W. Nichols, William Hutton curator of European and American painting and sculpture before 1900, will speak about the meaningful contributions of the Museum’s collectors group and lead a tour of the Inspired Giving exhibition. Meet in Libbey Court.
Free Featured Local Glass Artist Demonstrations
7–10 P.M., Glass Pavilion®
Feb. 11: Cody Nicely
Feb. 25: Louis Sanchez
Presentation: Celebrating the Art of Storytelling
Local storyteller Odessa Rowan brings to life cultures from around the world in the same spirit as Aminah Robinson has shown us her own world. Ms. Rowan has told stories in New York City as a children’s librarian as well as in Indianapolis and Baltimore. A member of Frogtown Storytellers, she now is often found telling tales in Michigan and Ohio. Join her on Feb. 11 at 7:30 p.m. in the GlasSalon.
Presentation: The Art of the Japanese Kimono
On Feb. 18 at 7 p.m., Kerry Porter, a collector of authentic Japanese kimono, discusses the evolution of Japanese textiles and the wide variety of arts used to decorate them. Textile techniques such as shibori and yuzen will be on display, and a kimono will be available to try on. Both in Little Theater.
Wine by the Glass Pavilion®
Stop in for four wines, light snacks and a view of the Hot Shop ($15 for Toledo Museum of Art members/$20 for nonmembers). Feb. 4, 11 and 18: 7–9 p.m., Glass Pavilion®
Symphony-Inspired Dinner
The Toledo Museum of Art and the Toledo Symphony Orchestra offer TSO Classics Series subscribers dinner prior to the performance on Feb. 26. A three-course meal prepared by TMA Chef Erika Rapp will be served at 6 p.m., and a Museum docent will discuss objects from the Museum’s collection that share the theme of the concert. Tickets ($55 each, including tax, gratuity and wine) are available by calling the TSO box office at 419-246-8000 or 800-348-1253. Seating is limited. Concert tickets sold separately.
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Meet Me at TMA
FREE Special Tour: Chinese New Year
At this month’s tour on Feb. 5 for those with mild memory loss and their companions, visit ancient China through its art, then participate in an art activity. The tour starts at 1:30 p.m. in Libbey Court. Reservations recommended but not required. Call the Alzheimer’s Association, Northwest Ohio Chapter at 419-537-1999.
FREE Hands-on Activities
Storytelling Figures
Feb. 18: 7–9 p.m., Glass Pavilion®
Tell your own story by making popsicle stick figures that represent the important people in your life.
People in Your Neighborhood
Feb. 27: 2–4 p.m., Glass Pavilion®
Who are the people in your neighborhood? Let Aminah Robinson's stories of life in Poindexter Village inspire you to create your own illustrated neighborhood.
FREE Performances
Club Friday Music
Feb. 4: The Murphys (jazz)
6:30–9:30 p.m., Cloister
FREE Great Performances in the Great Gallery
3 p.m., Great Gallery
Feb. 5: Music, Poetry, and Dance to Celebrate the African American Experience
The lyrics and poetry of African American spiritual and praise music chronicled their pain and aspirations, and the songs helped establish a need for social change. Enjoy the richness, beauty and diversity found in African American religious music.
Feb. 13: Bowling Green State University Faculty Showcase
Feb. 20: Sigma Alpha Iota Music Fraternity for Women
Sigma Alpha Iota is an international fraternity for women in music founded in 1903 at the University of Michigan. The group aims to promote American composers, especially women. This program consists
of solos and duets in a variety of music styles.
Feb. 27: University’s of Toledo’s Michael Boyd (piano)
Enjoy the music of composer Franz Liszt.
FREE Family Center Activities
The Family Center, located in the education wing near the school tour entrance to the Museum, is the perfect place for children to make and take memories with their parents and caregivers. Drop in for themed activities that enliven the world of art for children ages 1-10. Family Center activities for children, made possible in part with support from The Andersons, are free.
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Celebrate Black History!
Feb. 1 and Feb. 3: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Get inspired by the Aminah Robinson exhibition and make and decorate your own drums and musical instruments to tell your story through music.
Love and Friendship!
Feb. 6: Noon to 5:30 p.m.
Feb. 8 and Feb. 10: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Look for signs of love and friendship in the galleries and send your favorite person a special note or picture inspired by the TMA collection.
Storytelling Dolls!
Feb. 13: Noon to 5:30 p.m.
Feb. 15 and Feb. 17: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Make and decorate your own storytelling doll using found objects.
My Own Netsuke!
Feb. 20: Noon to 5:30 p.m.
Feb. 22 and Feb. 24: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Check out the amazing ceramic netsuke in the Life in Miniature exhibition and make your own version of a Japanese inro with netsuke that can hold your special treasures.
City on Water!
Feb. 27: Noon to 5:30 p.m.
Check out the exhibition Venice: Light and Landscape and make your own gondola that floats.
FREE Docent-led Public Tours
Inside Stories: Inside the Collection
Feb. 4: 6:30 and 7 p.m., meet in Libbey Court
Art of the Civil Rights Era
Feb. 5: 2 and 3 p.m., meet in Libbey Court
Family Time Tour
Feb. 6, 13, 20 and 27: 2 p.m., meet in Family Center or Libbey Court
Aminah Robinson Exhibition
Feb. 6: 3 p.m., Glass Pavilion®
Feb. 11: 6:30 and 7 p.m., Glass Pavilion®
Feb. 19 and 26: 2 and 3 p.m., Glass Pavilion®
Inspired Giving Exhibition
Feb. 12: 2 and 3 p.m., meet in Libbey Court
Tour & Tea
Feb. 13: 3 p.m., meet in Libbey Court
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African and African American Art
Feb. 18: 6:30 and 7 p.m., meet in Libbey Court
Life in Miniature Exhibition
Feb. 20: 3 p.m., meet in Libbey Court
Feb. 27: 3 p.m., meet in Libbey Court
Museum of Dreams: A Collaboration with the Toledo Ballet
Feb. 25: 6:30 and 7 p.m., meet in Libbey Court
Art Hours
Discover your creative side and sign up for an Art Hour at the Glass Pavilion®. Purchase tickets ($15 members/$25 nonmembers; no refunds) in person or by phone during Museum hours starting the Tuesday before each session. Adults and children 14 and older accompanied by an adult are welcome. Call 419-254-5771, ext. 7448.
Create a Glass Heart
Feb. 4: 6, 7 and 8 p.m., Glass Pavilion®
Feb. 5 and 6: 4 and 5 p.m., Glass Pavilion®
Feb. 11: 7 and 8 p.m., Glass Pavilion®
Feb. 12 and 13: 4 and 5 p.m., Glass Pavilion®
Flameworked Glass Beads
Feb. 11 and 18: 6, 7 and 8 p.m., Glass Pavilion®
Create a Glass Flower
Feb. 18: 6, 7 and 8 p.m., Glass Pavilion®
Feb. 19: 4 and 5 p.m., Glass Pavilion®
Feb. 25: 7 and 8 p.m., Glass Pavilion®
Feb. 26 and 27: 4 and 5 p.m., Glass Pavilion®
FREE Glassblowing Demonstrations at the Glass Pavilion®
Feb. 2: 2 p.m., Glass Pavilion Hot Shop
Feb. 4: 2, 7, 8 and 9 p.m., Glass Pavilion Hot Shop
Feb. 5 and 6: 1, 2 and 3 p.m., Glass Pavilion Hot Shop
Feb. 8, 9, 10 and 11: 2 p.m., Glass Pavilion Hot Shop
Feb. 12 and 13: 1, 2 and 3 p.m., Glass Pavilion Hot Shop
Feb. 15, 16 and 17: 2 p.m., Glass Pavilion Hot Shop
Feb. 18: 2, 7, 8 and 9 p.m., Glass Pavilion Hot Shop
Feb. 19: 1, 2 and 3 p.m., Glass Pavilion Hot Shop
Feb. 20: 1 p.m., Glass Pavilion Hot Shop
Feb. 22, 23, 24 and 25: 2 p.m., Glass Pavilion Hot Shop
Feb. 26 and 27: 1, 2 and 3 p.m., Glass Pavilion Hot Shop
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Note: Events are subject to change. Check the Museum’s online calendar for the latest updates. For images or further assistance, contact Teri Sharp, public relations manager, at 419-254-5082 or [email protected], or Kelly Fritz Garrow, director of communications, at 419-255-8000, ext. 7408, or [email protected].
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