NEWS RELEASE - The Toledo Museum of Art
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<strong>NEWS</strong> <strong>RELEASE</strong><br />
February 4, 2010<br />
Contact: Teri Sharp, Public Relations Manager<br />
419-255-8000 x 7301<br />
tsharp@toledomuseum.org<br />
<strong>Toledo</strong> <strong>Museum</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Art</strong> Program Highlights For March 2010<br />
Exhibition Openings<br />
Mexico’s <strong>Toledo</strong><br />
March 12 – May 9, Gallery 18<br />
Using surrealist influences and a deep knowledge <strong>of</strong> printmaking techniques, contemporary Mexican<br />
artist Francisco <strong>Toledo</strong> recreates nature through his work. Indigenous animals interact with human<br />
beings in a world where all are equal. Indeed, <strong>Toledo</strong>’s works are records <strong>of</strong> things and beings in<br />
dreamlike scenarios, both menacing and playful, full <strong>of</strong> pattern and movement. Free admission.<br />
Continuing Exhibitions<br />
Bare Witness: Photographs by Gordon Parks<br />
Through April 25, Canaday Gallery<br />
This compelling exhibition <strong>of</strong> 73 photographs by pioneering African-American photographer, journalist<br />
and film director Gordon Parks was organized by the Iris & B. Gerald Cantor Center for Visual <strong>Art</strong>s at<br />
Stanford University. Free admission.<br />
Whistler: His Contemporaries, Influences, Friends and the Not-So-Friendly<br />
Through May 30, Works on Paper Galleries<br />
Featuring works on paper from the <strong>Toledo</strong> <strong>Museum</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Art</strong>’s renowned collection, the exhibition<br />
highlights the talents <strong>of</strong> the iconic American artist James Abbott McNeill Whistler (1834-1903),<br />
positioning his work within the context <strong>of</strong> his contemporaries, influences, friends and enemies. In<br />
addition to more than 60 prints by Whistler, works by Felix Braquemond, Henri Fantin-Latour, Sir<br />
Francis Seymour Haden, Charles Émile Jacque, Alphonse Legros, Charles Meryon and Joseph Pennell<br />
will be exhibited. Free admission.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Bead Goes On Community <strong>Art</strong> Project<br />
FREE Hands-On Activity: Batik Beads<br />
Friday, March 26: 7–9 p.m., Libbey Court<br />
Using crayons and watercolors, make your own batik-like bead and add it to our Bead Goes On<br />
community art project. For all ages.<br />
Workshop: <strong>The</strong> Bead Goes On<br />
Saturday, March 27: Noon to 4 p.m., Glass Pavilion Flameworking Studio<br />
Learn to make beautiful, unique glass beads using a torch and s<strong>of</strong>t glass! Keep them all or contribute up<br />
to five to the Bead Goes On community art project. No experience necessary. Registration ($60<br />
members/$75 nonmembers) required; no refunds. Call 419-254-5080.<br />
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<strong>Art</strong> Hour Studio Sessions<br />
Learn to make glass beads at one <strong>of</strong> these hour-long sessions. Keep some and make some for the<br />
<strong>Museum</strong>’s Bead Goes On community art project. Buy tickets ($15 members/$25 nonmembers; no<br />
refunds) in person or by phone during <strong>Museum</strong> hours starting the Tuesday before each session, or on the<br />
day <strong>of</strong> the session if space is still available. Adults and children 14+ accompanied by an adult are<br />
welcome. Call 419-254-5771, ext. 7448.<br />
March 12: Flameworked Glass Beads: 6, 7 and 8 p.m., Glass Pavilion Flameworking Studio<br />
March 26: Flameworked Glass Beads: 6, 7 and 8 p.m., Glass Pavilion Flameworking Studio<br />
Special Events & Presentations<br />
FREE Hands-On Activity: Get Framed<br />
Sunday, March 7: 2-4 p.m., Libbey Court<br />
Gordon Parks was a poet, musician and photographer. While listening to jazz, decorate your own frame<br />
and write a caption for your image.<br />
2445 Series: <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>of</strong> Funk<br />
Thursday, March 11: 7–10 p.m., Glass Pavilion GlasSalon<br />
Quest for Fire Studios, the brainchild <strong>of</strong> Jerry Gray and Kerry Krow, will present live painting to the<br />
tunes <strong>of</strong> an exotic mix <strong>of</strong> well-known local DJs and musicians. Enjoy music, food, cocktails and special<br />
TMA membership <strong>of</strong>fers at this social event sponsored by the Heidelberg Distributing Co. and the<br />
<strong>Toledo</strong> City Paper. For reservations ($25 members/$30 nonmembers) call 419-245-7432. Any<br />
remaining tickets will be available at the door.<br />
FREE Film & Presentation: Shaft<br />
Friday, March 19: 7 p.m., Glass Pavilion GlasSalon<br />
Learn why Shaft was a 1971 breakthrough film directed by Gordon Parks, then sit back and enjoy<br />
viewing it. In 2000 the Library <strong>of</strong> Congress chose the motion picture for preservation in the U.S.<br />
National Film Registry for being “culturally, historically and aesthetically significant.”<br />
Ancient Roman Holiday: A Mini Symposium & Roman Meal<br />
Saturday, March 20: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Little <strong>The</strong>ater<br />
<strong>The</strong> ancient Roman Empire was known for both spectacle and luxury. Deadly chariot races thrilled large<br />
crowds in every city across the empire, and millionaires spent fortunes on decadent feasts. Learn more<br />
about Roman chariot races while eating like a noble at TMA’s Ancient Roman Holiday. Three free<br />
lectures will be held in the Little <strong>The</strong>ater, and a Roman prandium (banquet) ($30 members/$35<br />
nonmembers) will be held in Classic Court. Seating for the banquet is limited. Call 419-255-8000, ext.<br />
7432 for reservations. Presented by the Archaeological Institute <strong>of</strong> America-<strong>Toledo</strong> Society and TMA,<br />
this symposium is made possible with support from the Anderton L. “Pete” Bentley Jr. family and the<br />
Anderton Bentley Fund. Lectures include:<br />
• 11 a.m. Racing Death: Ancient Roman Children’s Sarcophagi and the Circus Maximus.<br />
Presented by Sandra E. Knudsen, TMA’s associate curator <strong>of</strong> ancient art.<br />
• 1:30 p.m. Women, the Circus, and the Defense <strong>of</strong> Rome. Presented by Carin M.C. Green,<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essor and chair <strong>of</strong> the department <strong>of</strong> classics at the University <strong>of</strong> Iowa.<br />
• 2:30 p.m. Fans, Fame and the Roman Circus. Presented by Sinclair Bell, pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> art history<br />
at Northern Illinois University.<br />
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FREE Gallery Talk<br />
Double Up: More Powerful Than a Gun<br />
Friday, March 26: 7:30 p.m., Meet in Libbey Court<br />
Addressing a member <strong>of</strong> the Black Panthers, Gordon Parks once said that his camera was “more<br />
powerful than a gun.” <strong>The</strong> exhibition Bare Witness: Photographs by Gordon Parks features some <strong>of</strong> the<br />
powerful images captured by Parks from the 1940s to the 1970s. Tom Loeffler, assistant curator <strong>of</strong><br />
works on paper, and Paula Reich, curatorial projects manager, discuss the stories behind these iconic<br />
photographs and their cultural context.<br />
FREE Club Friday Music<br />
Friday, March 5: 6:30–9:30 p.m., Cloister<br />
Extra Stout (Irish)<br />
Musical Performances<br />
FREE Sunday Concert Series<br />
3 p.m., Great Galley<br />
March 14: University <strong>of</strong> <strong>Toledo</strong> faculty vocalist Carol Dusdieker will perform.<br />
March 21: Music by student winners <strong>of</strong> the BGSU College <strong>of</strong> Musical <strong>Art</strong>s Chamber Music Competition<br />
will be featured.<br />
Family Center Activities<br />
Free, fun and open to everyone, the <strong>Museum</strong>’s Family Center is located near the Plough entrance on<br />
Grove Place. <strong>The</strong> center is the perfect place for youngsters and their parents and caregivers to drop in for<br />
themed activities that enliven the world <strong>of</strong> art for children ages 1-10. With support from <strong>The</strong> Andersons,<br />
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.<br />
Storytime Tours <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Museum</strong> are held every Sunday in conjunction with the Family Center. Children<br />
and their adult companions tour works <strong>of</strong> art related to the Family Center’s art project that week. Tours<br />
are <strong>of</strong>fered at 2 p.m. March 7, 21 and 28 and at 1 p.m. March 14. Meet at the Family Center or at the<br />
Matisse Mural.<br />
Free Public Tours<br />
Inside Story Tours<br />
Thirty-minute Inside Story tours feature a recent <strong>Museum</strong> acquisition. Learn about the work <strong>of</strong> art and<br />
the fascinating story behind it: how it was acquired, how it fits into our collection, its conservation and<br />
more.<br />
Guardian <strong>of</strong> the North (Bishamonten, Guardian <strong>of</strong> the North)<br />
Friday, March 5: 6 and 6:30 p.m., Libbey Court<br />
What’s Your Sign? (12 Zodiac Figures)<br />
Friday, March 12: 6 and 6:30 p.m., Libbey Court<br />
Partners in <strong>Art</strong> (Philip Guston)<br />
Friday, March 19: 6 and 6:30 p.m., Libbey Court<br />
Auspicious Beginnings (Ganesha)<br />
Friday, March 26: 6 and 6:30 p.m., Libbey Court<br />
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Meet Me at TMA<br />
Saturday, March 6: 1:30 p.m., Behind-the-Scenes Tour<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Toledo</strong> <strong>Museum</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Art</strong> and the Alzheimer’s Association, Northwest Ohio Chapter continue a<br />
monthly series <strong>of</strong> <strong>Museum</strong> tours especially for those dealing with mild memory loss and their families<br />
and friends. Reservations are recommended but not required. Call the Alzheimer’s Association at 419-<br />
537-1999.<br />
<strong>Art</strong>Speaks<br />
This is a series <strong>of</strong> related free tours <strong>of</strong>fered on consecutive Saturdays.<br />
<strong>Art</strong> <strong>of</strong> Ancient Empires<br />
Saturday, March 6: 2 and 3 p.m., Libbey Court<br />
<strong>Art</strong> <strong>of</strong> Ancient Empires explores the art <strong>of</strong> Egypt, Rome and other ancient empires.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Seven Deadly Sins (Lust)<br />
Saturday, March 27: 2 and 3 p.m., Libbey Court<br />
<strong>The</strong> Seven Deadly Sins explores virtue and violence, combat and chaos, and fantasy and fate<br />
depicted in the <strong>Museum</strong>’s collection.<br />
Greatest Hits <strong>of</strong> the Collection<br />
Saturday, March 13: 2 and 3 p.m., Libbey Court<br />
Public Tour & Tea<br />
Sunday, March 14: 2 p.m., Libbey Court<br />
Visit the <strong>Museum</strong>’s galleries to learn about a featured artwork. Afterward, enjoy tea or c<strong>of</strong>fee while<br />
continuing the conversation with your guide and fellow tour participants.<br />
OurGlass Tour<br />
Saturday, March 20: 2 and 3 p.m., Glass Pavilion<br />
<strong>Art</strong> Hour Studio Sessions<br />
Try your hand at glassworking at one <strong>of</strong> these hour-long sessions. Buy tickets ($15 members/$25<br />
nonmembers; no refunds) in person or by phone during <strong>Museum</strong> hours starting the Tuesday before each<br />
session, or on the day <strong>of</strong> the session if space is still available. Adults and children 14+ accompanied by<br />
an adult are welcome. Call 419-254-5771, ext. 7448.<br />
Flameworked Glass Beads<br />
Friday, March 12: 6, 7 and 8 p.m., Glass Pavilion Flameworking Studio<br />
Friday, March 26: 6, 7 and 8 p.m., Glass Pavilion Flameworking Studio<br />
Create a Glass Flower<br />
Friday, March 5: 6, 7 and 8 p.m., Glass Pavilion Hot Shop<br />
Saturday, March 6: 2 and 4 p.m., Glass Pavilion Hot Shop<br />
Friday, March 12: 6, 7 and 8 p.m., Glass Pavilion Hot Shop<br />
Saturday, March 13: 2 and 4 p.m., Glass Pavilion Hot Shop<br />
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Create a Glass Egg<br />
Friday, March 19: 6, 7 and 8 p.m., Glass Pavilion Hot Shop<br />
Saturday, March 20: 2 and 4 p.m., Glass Pavilion Hot Shop<br />
Friday, March 26: 7 and 8 p.m., Glass Pavilion Hot Shop<br />
Saturday, March 27: 1, 2, 3 and 4 p.m., Glass Pavilion Hot Shop<br />
Sunday, March 28: 1, 2 and 3 p.m., Glass Pavilion Hot Shop<br />
Guest Glassblowing Demonstrations<br />
FREE Featured Local Glass <strong>Art</strong>ist Demonstration: Eric Slawson<br />
March 12: 7–10 p.m., Glass Pavilion Hot Shop<br />
FREE Visiting Glass <strong>Art</strong>ist Demonstration: Marc Petrovic<br />
March 26: 7-10 p.m., Glass Pavilion Hot Shop<br />
Workshops<br />
FREE Special Workshop: Setting Up the Shot<br />
March 12: 7:30 p.m., Classroom 139<br />
How is it done? What do you look for? Bring your own camera and we’ll show you how to set up the<br />
best arrangement for an incredible photograph.<br />
Watercolor Workshop: Warm Up With Whistler<br />
March 21: 1–4 p.m., Classroom 139<br />
Explore the <strong>Museum</strong>’s special exhibition, Whistler: Influences, Friends and the Not-So-Friendly, to<br />
learn more about the artist’s work and sharp wit, impetuous temper and artistic genius. In the studio,<br />
learn to create quick impressions or simple color studies from instructor Paul Brand. Includes supplies<br />
and a light snack. <strong>The</strong> workshop continues the following Sunday (March 28). Reservations required<br />
($80 members/$90 nonmembers). Call 419-254-5080 or register online at www.toledomuseum.org.<br />
Exhibitions in the Community Galleries<br />
Self Portraits<br />
Through March 1, Community Galleries<br />
After a three-day workshop with TMA, the young women <strong>of</strong> the Lucas County Juvenile Detention<br />
Center were given the tools to create self-portraits. <strong>The</strong>y were inspired by portraits done by artist<br />
Amedeo Modigliani and worked to emulate his artistic style and use <strong>of</strong> color. Free.<br />
Monday Morning Painters<br />
Through March 7, Community Galleries<br />
Established in 1958, the Monday Morning Painters is a group <strong>of</strong> 30 dedicated pr<strong>of</strong>essional artists who<br />
meet each Monday to paint together each using a favorite medium such as watercolor, acrylic, oil or<br />
pastel. <strong>The</strong>ir subjects feature scenic locations in Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan. Many <strong>of</strong> the<br />
members have earned top regional and national honors for painting. Free.<br />
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TMA High School <strong>Art</strong> Council<br />
March 12–April 25, Community Galleries<br />
This year, the work <strong>of</strong> 30 students from 15 schools will be represented. <strong>The</strong> High School <strong>Art</strong> Council<br />
works with <strong>Museum</strong> staff on projects such as exhibitions, programs, publications, gallery experiences,<br />
podcasts or web-based activities, and students have the opportunity to participate in behind-the-scenes<br />
operations at the <strong>Museum</strong>. Free.<br />
Paris: City <strong>of</strong> <strong>Art</strong><br />
Through March 14, Hitchcock and Stevens Galleries<br />
<strong>Art</strong> history students at the University <strong>of</strong> <strong>Toledo</strong> selected objects from TMA’s collection depicting Paris<br />
and the work <strong>of</strong> Parisian artists. Students curated this show with guidance from UT faculty and TMA<br />
curatorial and exhibition staff. Free.<br />
Quest for Fire Studios<br />
March 26–May 2, Community Galleries<br />
Working out <strong>of</strong> the Secor Building in downtown <strong>Toledo</strong>, the artists <strong>of</strong> the Quest for Fire Studios create<br />
iconoclastic images <strong>of</strong> soul and thought while using diverse methods and mediums. In addition to each<br />
artist’s other works in the exhibition, at least one work was inspired by an object in TMA’s collection.<br />
<strong>The</strong> artists wrote about what inspired them and why, and these writings turned into “Visitor Voices”<br />
labels found in various galleries throughout the <strong>Museum</strong>. Free.<br />
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Note: Images are available on request for a number <strong>of</strong> the programs and events listed. Contact Teri<br />
Sharp at 419-255-8000, ext. 7301 or tsharp@toledomuseum.org. Also please note that events are subject<br />
to change. Visit the <strong>Museum</strong>’s online calendar at any time for the latest information.<br />
<strong>The</strong> mission <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Toledo</strong> <strong>Museum</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Art</strong> is based upon the belief in the power <strong>of</strong> art to ignite the imagination, stimulate<br />
thought, and provide enjoyment. Through our collection and programs, we strive to integrate art into the lives <strong>of</strong> people.<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Toledo</strong> <strong>Museum</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Art</strong> is a nonpr<strong>of</strong>it arts institution funded through individual donations, foundation grants, corporate<br />
sponsorships, and investments. <strong>The</strong> Ohio <strong>Art</strong>s Council helps fund programs at the <strong>Toledo</strong> <strong>Museum</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Art</strong> through a<br />
sustainable grant program that encourages economic growth, educational excellence, and cultural enrichment for all Ohioans.<br />
Admission to the <strong>Museum</strong> is free. <strong>The</strong> <strong>Museum</strong> is open Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Friday, 10 a.m.-10<br />
p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.– 6 p.m.; Sunday, Noon-6 p.m.; closed Mondays and major holidays. Friday evening hours are made<br />
possible by Fifth Third Bank.<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Museum</strong> is located at 2445 Monroe Street at Scottwood Avenue, just west <strong>of</strong> the downtown business district and one<br />
block <strong>of</strong>f I-75 with exit designations posted. For general information, visitors can call (419) 255-8000 or 800-644-6862, or<br />
visit www.toledomuseum.org.