December 2011 Toledo Museum of Art Program Highlights
Exhibition Opening
European Expressionist and Cubist Works on Paper
Dec. 2, 2011–March 11, 2012, Gallery 18 The early 20th century was a period of great innovation in style and graphic technique and in the exploration of new subjects, ranging from modern society to poetic fantasies and highly personal allegories of human existence. Drawn from the TMA collection, this exhibition features prints, illustrated books and drawings from France and Germany in the first decades of the 20th century and includes work by Picasso, Matisse, Kollwitz, Kirchner, Kandinsky and others who emerged or came to maturity during this time. Art history students at the University of Toledo organized this free exhibition.
Continuing Exhibitions
Small Worlds
Nov. 18, 2011–March 25, 2012, Canaday Gallery Five contemporary artists from the United States and Japan offer engaging works that create an intimate space or environment or show scenes which are familiar but perhaps slightly askew. The drawings, relief paintings, photography and sculpture deal with issues of scale, setting up an intimate interaction between object and observer. Artists include Gregory Euclide, Charles Kanwischer, Lori Nix, Tabaimo and Joe Fig. Made possible by members of the Toledo Museum of Art, the exhibition is supported in part by The Andersons, Lathrop Company and the Ohio Arts Council. Admission is free. A free companion digital catalog is available online, and a print publication can be purchased at the Museum Store.
Focus Exhibition: In the Beginning: King James Bible First Edition Through Dec. 31, 2011, Gallery 15 To commemorate the 400th anniversary of the King James Bible, the Toledo Museum of Art is displaying rare first edition copies of the book that are part of its collection. One of the most familiar and widely read translations of the book worldwide, the King James Bible is both a religious and a literary classic. Only a few first edition copies still exist. This focus exhibition features two first editions—one of them complete—along with interpretive material that addresses the book’s importance from differing viewpoints, including those of a book collector, an historian and a theologian. 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.
Storytelling in Miniature
Through March 4, 2012, Works on Paper Galleries Approximately 140 miniature prints from the Renaissance through the modern era from the Toledo Museum of Art collection are featured, including works on paper by Albrecht Du?rer, Rembrandt van Rijn, Charles Meryon and others. Admission is free. A free companion digital catalog is available online.
Community Gallery
4 Art: Student Art from Bowling Green State University, Lourdes University, Owens Community College and University of Toledo Through Jan. 12, 2012, Community Gallery A wide selection of outstanding work in various media by art students attending Bowling Green State University, Lourdes University, Owens Community College and the University of Toledo is featured in this free exhibition.
Facebook “Pride of Toledo” Photo Exhibition
Extended through Jan. 12, 2012, Community Galleries Toledo Museum of Art Facebook fans submitted photographs of what they consider to be the Pride of Toledo. The public voted and jurors selected 30 images for this free exhibition
Day by Day Calendar
Thursday, Dec. 1, 2011
FREE Family Center Activities: Think Inside the Box! 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Get inspired by the Small Worlds exhibition and create your own ?small world.?
FREE Glassblowing Demonstration 2 p.m., Glass Pavilion Hot Shop
Friday, Dec. 2, 2011
FREE Glassblowing Demonstration 2 p.m., Glass Pavilion Hot Shop
FREE Public Tours: Small Worlds Exhibition 6:30 and 7 p.m., meet in Libbey Court
FREE Club Friday Music Quartet Bernadette (international sound with mandolin, guitar, bass, drums, accordion) 6:30–9:30 p.m., Cloister Cash bar available
FREE Featured Local Glass Artist Demonstration: Shawn Messenger 7–10 p.m., Glass Pavilion
FREE Presentation: The Rise and Fall of Kush, an African Kingdom on the Nile 7:30 p.m., Little Theater Arising in about 2000 BC in a fertile stretch of the Nubian Nile valley (modern-day Sudan), the kingdom of Kush based its wealth and power on its gold mines and trade contacts with Egypt to the north. As its wealth, military power, and alliances expanded, Kush posed a significant threat to Egypt itself. After being conquered by the Egyptian empire of the New Kingdom, Kushite kings would rise again, ruling as Egypt’s 25th Dynasty, and establishing an empire that would last until about AD 350. Geoff Emberling, an archaeologist and former director of the Oriental Institute of the University of Chicago, highlights recent work on the kingdom of Kush, particularly excavations in that have given new insights into its gold. The program is co-sponsored with the Archaeological Institute of America- Toledo Society and the Museum.
Saturday, Dec. 3, 2011
FREE Featured Local Glass Artist Demonstration: Shawn Messenger 1–5 p.m., Glass Pavilion
FREE Special Tour: Meet Me at TMA: Medieval Tapestries 1:30 p.m. At this month’s tour for those with mild memory loss and their companions, examine the techniques and stories used to create Medieval tapestries. Reservations recommended but not required. Call the Alzheimer’s Association, Northwest Ohio Chapter at 419-537-1999 or 1-800-272-3900.
FREE Public Tour: Small Worlds Exhibition 2 p.m., meet in Libbey Court
Sunday, Dec. 4, 2011
FREE Family Center Activities: Snowflakes! Noon to 5:30 p.m. Put a spin on the old snowflake! Try your hand at "drawing with scissors" like Henri Mattisse
FREE Featured Local Glass Artist Demonstration: Shawn Messenger 1–5 p.m., Glass Pavilion
FREE Presentation: God and Shakespeare Speak Early Modern English Dec. 4: 2 p.m., Cloister Well-known University of Michigan scholar and popular speaker Ralph Williams will discuss the publication of two great English works aimed at national and personal reconciliation in 1611—the King James version of the Bible and Shakespeare's play, The Tempest. The King James Bible drew on translations from the preceding millennium and was influenced by the scholarship of contemporary groups hostile to one another. Shakespeare’s language has roots in virtually every area of English life—a life torn by religious tension, political intolerance, and terrorist plots emerging from both. Together, the King James Bible and the plays of Shakespeare could be said to have ?created? the English language, and their great harmonies both contain and adjust the discords they wish to quell. A professor of English, language and literature, Williams has studied 15 languages, including Greek, Hebrew and Aramaic. He specializes in Medieval and Renaissance literature, Shakespeare, literary theory, comparative literature and Biblical studies.
FREE Family Time Tour 2 p.m., meet in Family Center or Libbey Court
FREE Public Tour: Museum Masterpieces 3 p.m., meet in Libbey Court
Monday, Dec. 5, 2011
MUSEUM CLOSED
Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2011
FREE Family Center Activities: Snowflakes! 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Put a spin on the old snowflake! Try your hand at "drawing with scissors" like Henri Matisse.
FREE Glassblowing Demonstration 2 p.m., Glass Pavilion Hot Shop
Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2011
FREE Glassblowing Demonstration 2 p.m., Glass Pavilion Hot Shop
Thursday, Dec. 8, 2011
FREE Family Center Activities: Snowflakes! 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Put a spin on the old snowflake! Try your hand at "drawing with scissors" like Henri Mattisse.
FREE Glassblowing Demonstration 2 p.m., Glass Pavilion Hot Shop
Friday, Dec. 9, 2011
FREE Glassblowing Demonstration 2 p.m., Glass Pavilion Hot Shop
Art Hours: Flameworked Pendants 6, 7 and 8 p.m., Glass Pavilion Buy 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+ accompanied by an adult are welcome. Call 419-254-5771 ext. 7448.
Art Hours: Create a Glass Icicle 6, 7 and 8 p.m., Glass Pavilion Buy 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+ accompanied by an adult are welcome. Call 419-254-5771 ext. 7448.
FREE Public Tours: Small Worlds Exhibition 6:30 and 7 p.m., meet in Libbey Court
FREE Hands On: Small Scale Sculpture 7–9 p.m., Libbey Court Make a sculpture on a small scale using clay and a variety of materials.
FREE Film Series: Artists from the Collection: The Mystery of Picasso (1956) 7:30 p.m., Little Theater This fascinating film gives a behind the scenes look at how Picasso took a blank canvas and transformed it into a work of art. Through a special process that let the ink bleed through to the wrong side of the canvas, a camera captured the development of a drawing from the first placement of a brush stroke to the final completed drawing or painting. This new kind of art documentary captured the moment and the mystery of Picasso’s creativity. (75 minutes)
Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011
FREE Glassblowing Demonstrations 1, 2 and 3 p.m., Glass Pavilion Hot Shop
Free Public Tour: Small Worlds Exhibition 2 p.m., meet in Libbey Court
Art Hours: Create a Glass Icicle 4 and 5 p.m., Glass Pavilion Buy 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+ accompanied by an adult are welcome. Call 419-254-5771 ext. 7448.
Winter Ball & Film Festival 7:30 p.m., Glass Pavilion Again this year, ticket sales for the Toledo Museum of Art’s Winter Ball will benefit the Community ArtReach Program, which provides art opportunities for underserved populations. Up to 10 short films entered in the Winter Ball Film Festival will be showcased at the ball. This year’s theme is ?fire and ice.? To learn more about the gala black-tie event, contact Connie Karcher at 419-255-8000 ext. 7601.
Sunday, Dec. 11, 2011
FREE Family Center Activities: Shrunken Art! Noon to 5:30 p.m. Make a masterpiece with Shrinky Dinks®, then watch it shrink to miniature size.
FREE Glassblowing Demonstration 1 p.m., Glass Pavilion Hot Shop
FREE Family Time Tour 2 p.m., meet in Family Center or Libbey Court
FREE Public Tour: Museum Masterpieces 3 p.m., meet in Libbey Court
Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2011
FREE Family Center Activities: Shrunken Art! 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Make a masterpiece with Shrinky Dinks®, then watch it shrink to miniature size.
FREE Glassblowing Demonstration 2 p.m., Glass Pavilion Hot Shop
Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2011
FREE Glassblowing Demonstration 2 p.m., Glass Pavilion Hot Shop
Thursday, Dec. 15, 2011
FREE Family Center Activities: Shrunken Art! 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Make a masterpiece with Shrinky Dinks®, then watch it shrink to miniature size.
FREE Glassblowing Demonstration 2 p.m., Glass Pavilion Hot Shop
Friday, Dec. 16, 2011
FREE Glassblowing Demonstration 2 p.m., Glass Pavilion Hot Shop
Art Hours: Create a Glass Icicle 6, 7 and 8 p.m., Glass Pavilion Buy 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+ accompanied by an adult are welcome. Call 419-254-5771 ext. 7448.
FREE Public Tours: Small Worlds Exhibition 6:30 and 7 p.m., meet in Libbey Court
Saturday, Dec. 17, 2011
FREE Glassblowing Demonstrations 1, 2 and 3 p.m., Glass Pavilion Hot Shop
FREE Public Tour: Small Worlds Exhibition 2 p.m., meet in Libbey Court
Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011
FREE Family Center Activities: Castles & Dragons! Noon to 5:30 p.m. Go on a dragon search through the galleries and make your own mini castle complete with tapestries.
FREE Glassblowing Demonstration 1, 2 and 3 p.m., Glass Pavilion Hot Shop
FREE Family Time Tour 2 p.m., meet in Family Center or Libbey Court
FREE Public Tour: Small Worlds Exhibition 3 p.m., meet in Libbey Court
Art Hours: Create a Glass Icicle 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 p.m., Glass Pavilion Buy 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+ accompanied by an adult are welcome. Call 419-254-5771 ext. 7448.
FREE Hands On: Signs of Winter 2–4 p.m., Libbey Court With the first day of winter right around the corner, look for signs of the season in the galleries, then create a scene using a variety of supplies.
Monday, Dec. 19, 2011
MUSEUM CLOSED
Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2011
FREE Family Center Activities: Castles & Dragons! 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Go on a dragon search through the galleries and make your own mini castle complete with tapestries.
FREE Glassblowing Demonstration 2 p.m., Glass Pavilion Hot Shop
Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2011
FREE Glassblowing Demonstration 2 p.m., Glass Pavilion Hot Shop
Thursday, Dec. 22, 2011
FREE Family Center Activities: Castles & Dragons! 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Go on a dragon search through the galleries and make your own mini castle complete with tapestries.
FREE Glassblowing Demonstration 2 p.m., Glass Pavilion Hot Shop
Friday, Dec. 23, 2011
FREE Glassblowing Demonstration 2 p.m., Glass Pavilion Hot Shop
Art Hours: Create a Glass Icicle 6, 7 and 8 p.m., Glass Pavilion Buy 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+ accompanied by an adult are welcome. Call 419-254-5771 ext. 7448.
FREE Public Tours: Small Worlds Exhibition 6:30 and 7 p.m., meet in Libbey Court
Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011
FREE Glassblowing Demonstrations 1, 2 and 3 p.m., Glass Pavilion Hot Shop
FREE Public Tour: Museum Masterpieces 2 p.m., meet in Libbey Court
Sunday, Dec. 25, 2011
MUSEUM CLOSED
Monday, Dec. 26, 2011
MUSEUM CLOSED
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
FREE Family Center Activities: Holiday Memories! 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Make your own book to fill with special moments with family and friends.
FREE Art Holiday at TMA 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Main Museum & Glass Pavilion The week between Christmas and New Year’s, the Museum comes alive with music, dance, performances and art activities around every corner.
FREE Glassblowing Demonstrations 1, 2 and 3 p.m., Glass Pavilion Hot Shop Glass demos to include visitor designed pieces
Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2011
FREE Art Holiday at TMA 10:30 a.m.to 3 p.m., Main Museum & Glass Pavilion The week between Christmas and New Year’s, the Museum comes alive with music, dance, performances, and art activities around every corner.
FREE Glassblowing Demonstrations 1, 2 and 3 p.m., Glass Pavilion Hot Shop Glass demos to include visitor designed pieces
Thursday, Dec. 29, 2011
FREE Family Center Activities: Holiday Memories! 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Make your own book to fill with special moments with family and friends.
FREE Art Holiday at TMA 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Main Museum & Glass Pavilion The week between Christmas and New Year’s, the Museum comes alive with music, dance, performances, and art activities around every corner.
FREE Glassblowing Demonstrations 1, 2 and 3 p.m., Glass Pavilion Hot Shop Glass demos to include visitor designed pieces
Friday, Dec. 30, 2011
FREE Art Holiday at TMA 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., Main Museum & Glass Pavilion The week between Christmas and New Year’s, the Museum comes alive with music, dance, performances, and art activities around every corner.
FREE Glassblowing Demonstrations 1, 2, 3, 7, 8 and 9 p.m., Glass Pavilion Hot Shop Glass demos to include visitor designed pieces
FREE Public Tours: Small Worlds Exhibition 6:30 and 7 p.m., meet in Libbey Court
Saturday, Dec. 31, 2011
FREE Art Holiday at TMA 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Main Museum & Glass Pavilion The week between Christmas and New Year’s, the Museum comes alive with music, dance, performances, and art activities around every corner.
FREE Glassblowing Demonstrations 1, 2 and 3 p.m., Glass Pavilion Hot Shop Glass demos to include visitor designed pieces
FREE Public Tour: Museum Masterpieces 2 p.m., meet in Libbey Court
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