July 2011 Toledo Museum of Art Program Highlights
July 2011 Toledo Museum of Art Program Highlights
Exhibitions
Frank Stella: Irregular Polygons
Through July 24, 2011, Canaday Gallery
An American master of minimalism, Frank Stella (b. 1936) is a consistent innovator at the forefront of abstract art. The exhibition is the first to reunite 11 monumental compositions in his Irregular Polygons series (1965-66). It also contains preparatory drawings and the 1974 print series Eccentric Polygons based on the Irregular Polygons. Stella is the first artist to deliberately create a set of paintings shaped as irregular polygons. Organized by the Hood Museum of Art at Dartmouth College, the exhibition is made possible by members of the Toledo Museum of Art and support from KeyBank and the sustainable grant program of the Ohio Arts Council. A companion book is available for purchase in the Museum Store. Admission is free.
The Dramatic Image: Baroque Prints of the 17th Century
Through July 31, 2011, Works on Paper Galleries
Prints from the Baroque period (1600–1750) convey strong emotions through subjects filled with dynamic movement and dramatic architecture. The impressive works in this exhibition are conceived in a wide range of styles and techniques by leading European artists of the period. Admission is free.
What’s Wrong with Me? Art and Disease
Through Aug. 7, 2011, Hitchcock Gallery
As part of an art history class, University of Toledo students selected 31 works to design an exhibition that explores the relationships between art, disease and human civilization. Most of the works are prints from the TMA collection. Admission is free.
The Egypt Experience: Secrets of the Tomb
Through Jan. 8, 2012, Lower Level Egyptian Gallery, Main Museum
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. The exhibition is made possible by the generosity of TMA members and with support in part from Taylor Cadillac, Buckeye CableSystem and the sustainable grant program of the Ohio Arts Council.
On View in the Community Galleries
All Things Asian
Through July 3, 2011, Community Gallery
Asian artists from the University of Michigan, University of Toledo and Bowling Green State University come together for an exhibition of works of art in a variety of media and styles. A number of Asian nations are represented. Admission is free.
Special Events & Presentations
FREE Presentation: Brian Kennedy on Frank Stella: Irregular Polygons
July 15: 7 p.m., meet in Canaday Gallery
Toledo Museum of Art Director Brian Kennedy will present a walking tour of the exhibition of Frank Stella's monumental series, Irregular Polygons.
FREE Family Art Fun
July 31: 1–5 p.m., Museum Grounds
Have some family fun in the sun with a summertime celebration of art. Play with chalk art, make sun or bubble prints, make a kite or pinwheel, and enjoy frozen treats.
Guest Glass Artist Lectures/Demonstrations
FREE Lecture: Visiting Glass Artists Karen Willenbrink-Johnsen and Jasen Johnsen
July 8: 6 p.m., Little Theater
FREE Demonstration: Visiting Glass Artists Karen Willenbrink-Johnsen and Jasen Johnsen
July 8: 7–10 p.m., Glass Pavilion
FREE Featured Local Glass Artist Demonstration: Brian Strancar
July 22: 7–10 p.m., Glass Pavilion
Performances
FREE Club Friday Music: Blind Bobby Smith and Princess Tiona (blues/modern folk)
July 1: 6:30–9:30 p.m., Peristyle Terrace
Cash bar available
FREE Club Friday Music: The Handshakes
July 8: 6:30–9:30 p.m., Peristyle Terrace
Cash bar available
FREE Club Friday Music: Grape Smugglers (Motown/blues)
July 15: 6:30–9:30 p.m., Peristyle Terrace
Cash bar available
FREE Club Friday Music: Voodoo Libido (classic R&B)
July 22: 6:30–9:30 p.m., Peristyle Terrace
Cash bar available
FREE Club Friday Music: To Be Announced
July 29: 6:30–9:30 p.m., Peristyle Terrace
Cash bar available
Free Films
Cleopatra (1934)
July 29: 7:30 p.m., Little Theater
Starring Claudette Colbert, Warren William and Henry Wilcoxon. (102 minutes)
Wine Tastings
Wine by the Glass Pavilion
Stop in for four wines, light snacks and a view of our Hot Shop. ($15 members/$20 members)
Pacific Rim
July 8: 7–9:30 p.m., Glass Pavilion
Santa Maria BBQ
July 15: 7–9:30 p.m., Glass Pavilion
Free Glassblowing Demonstrations
July 1: 2, 7, 8 and 9 p.m., Glass Pavilion Hot Shop
July 2: 2 p.m., Glass Pavilion Hot Shop
July 3: 2 p.m., Glass Pavilion Hot Shop
July 5: 2 p.m., Glass Pavilion Hot Shop
July 6: 2 p.m., Glass Pavilion Hot Shop
July 7: 2 p.m., Glass Pavilion Hot Shop
July 8: 2 p.m., Glass Pavilion Hot Shop
July 9: 2 p.m., Glass Pavilion Hot Shop
July 10: 1, 2 and 3 p.m., Glass Pavilion Hot Shop
July 12: 2 p.m., Glass Pavilion Hot Shop
July 13: 2 p.m., Glass Pavilion Hot Shop
July 14: 2 p.m., Glass Pavilion Hot Shop
July 15: 2, 7, 8 and 9 p.m., Glass Pavilion Hot Shop
July 16: 1, 2 and 3 p.m., Glass Pavilion Hot Shop
July 17: 1, 2 and 3 p.m., Glass Pavilion Hot Shop
July 19: 2 p.m., Glass Pavilion Hot Shop
July 20: 2 p.m., Glass Pavilion Hot Shop
July 21: 2 p.m., Glass Pavilion Hot Shop
July 23: 1, 2 and 3 p.m., Glass Pavilion Hot Shop
July 24: 1 p.m., Glass Pavilion Hot Shop
July 26: 2 p.m., Glass Pavilion Hot Shop
July 27: 2 p.m., Glass Pavilion Hot Shop
July 28: 2 p.m., Glass Pavilion Hot Shop
July 30: 1, 2 and 3 p.m., Glass Pavilion Hot Shop
July 31: 1, 2 and 3 p.m., Glass Pavilion Hot Shop
Art Hours
Create your own glass objects during a one-hour session at the Glass Pavilion®. Buy tickets ($15 TMA 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 Flower
July 10: 4 and 5 p.m., Glass Pavilion
July 15: 6, 7 and 8 p.m., Glass Pavilion
July 16: 4 and 5 p.m., Glass Pavilion
July 17: 4 and 5 p.m., Glass Pavilion
July 22: 7 and 8 p.m., Glass Pavilion
July 23: 4 and 5 p.m., Glass Pavilion
July 30: 4 and 5 p.m., Glass Pavilion
July 31: 4 and 5 p.m., Glass Pavilion
Flameworked Swizzlesticks
July 15: 6 and 7 p.m., Glass Pavilion
FREE Public Tours
Inside Stories: The Art of the Impressionists
July 1: 6:30 and 7 p.m., meet in Libbey Court
ArtSpeaks Series: The Seven Deadly Sins (Pride and Wrath)
July 2: 2 and 3 p.m., meet in Libbey Court
ArtSpeaks Series: The Seven Deadly Sins (Greed and Envy)
July 9: 2 and 3 p.m., meet in Libbey Court
ArtSpeaks Series: The Seven Deadly Sins (Sloth and Gluttony)
July 16: 2 and 3 p.m., meet in Libbey Court
Family Time Tours
July 3: 2 p.m., meet in Family Center or Libbey Court
July 5: 10:30 a.m., meet in Family Center or Libbey Court
July 7: 1:30 p.m., meet in Family Center or Libbey Court
July 10: 2 p.m., meet in Family Center or Libbey Court
July 12: 10:30 a.m., meet in Family Center or Libbey Court
July: 14: 1:30 p.m., meet in Family Center or Libbey Court
July 17: 2 p.m., meet in Family Center or Libbey Court
July 19: 10:30 a.m., meet in Family Center or Libbey Court
July 21: 1:30 p.m., meet in Family Center or Libbey Court
July 24: 2 p.m., meet in Family Center or Libbey Court
July 26: 10:30, meet in Family Center or Libbey Court
July 28: 1:30 p.m., meet in Family Center or Libbey Court
July 31: 2 and 3 p.m., meet in Libbey Court
Frank Stella: Irregular Polygons Exhibition Tours
July 3: 3 p.m., Canaday Gallery
July 8: 6:30 and 7 p.m., Canaday Gallery
July 17: 3 p.m., Canaday Gallery
July 22: 6:30 and 7 p.m., Canaday Gallery
July 23: 2 and 3 p.m., Canaday Gallery
July 24: 3 p.m., Canaday Gallery
Greatest Hits of the Collection
July 10: 3 p.m., meet in Libbey Court
Inside Stories: The Art of America
July 15: 6:30 and 7 p.m., meet in Libbey Court
The Dramatic Image Exhibition Tours
July 29: 6:30 and 7 p.m., meet at Matisse Mural
July 30: 2 and 3 p.m., meet at Matisse Mural
FREE Family Center Activities
For children 10 years of age and younger accompanied by an adult, art activities in the Family Center are made possible in part with support from The Andersons.
Sculpture Garden Favorites!
July 3: Noon to 5:30 p.m.
July 5 and July 7: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Explore the Sculpture Garden and make your own sculpture out of clay.
Kings, Queens & Castles!
Become a king or queen for the day and help design a castle in the Family Center or to take home.
July 10: Noon to 5:30 p.m.
July 12 and July 14: 10 a.m.to 3 p.m.
Color, Line & Shape!
July 17: Noon to 5:30 p.m.
July 19 and July 21: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Catch the last days of the Irregular Polygons exhibition, and experiment with color, line, and shape to create your own work of art.
Animals in Art!
July 24: Noon to 5:30 p.m.
July 26 and July 28: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Discover the many animals hidden in our galleries and learn to make some of them using household materials
Summer Scrapbook!
July 31: Noon to 5:30 p.m.
Create a scrapbook of your favorite summertime memories.
Note: Events are subject to change. Check the Museum’s online calendar at www.toledomuseum.org for the latest updates. For images, 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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