2008 September - December Issue - Appleton Museum of Art

A fter hoursT rips ‘n toursAfter HoursBased on participation surveys conductedlast spring, and mindful of the need forsustainability, the Appleton will offer afour-program season starting Thursday,Sept. 11, with the return of the verypopular Bill Allred’s Classic Jazz Band.This little Big Band of nine former Disneyand Rosie O’Grady musicians has beentogether for nearly 20 years and has recorded12 CDs. The band uses a five-horn front line and performs just about everything fromJelly Roll Morton to Count Basie and all the stops in between.We are thrilled to announce that the one and only Dick Hyman joins us for anevening of fine music and fine art on Thursday, Oct. 16. Mr. Hyman is a master ofevery significant American piano style of the 20th century. Indeed, his career spansmore than six decades and includes tours with theBenny Goodman Orchestra, Mitch Miller, Percy Faithand Arthur Godfrey.Dick HymanMr. Hyman has recorded more than 100 solo albumsand was composer, arranger, conductor and pianist fora dozen Woody Allen films including “Zelig,” “Hannahand Her Sisters” and “Mighty Aphrodite.” His other scoresinclude “Moonstruck,” for which he won several awards,and his music is also featured in “The Mask,” “BillyBathgate” and “Two Weeks Notice.”On Thursday, March 5, Spanish-born duo-pianists ElenaMartin and Jose Meliton will perform music composed byIsaac Albeniz specifically for two pianos. Both hold the TituloSuperior de Piano from the Real Conservatorio Superior deMusica de Madrid and have performed throughout the world(most recently in South Africa, Hong Kong, The Netherlands,Costa Rica and Germany).We wrap up the season on Friday, May 8, the only Fridayperformance in the series, with the return of Ya Gozo LatinJazz Band.New for the coming season: If you’ve ever wished youcould learn more from the musicians about their careers and inspirations, we plan tooffer an audience participation/questionand-answercomponent. After Hours willcontinue to partner with area nonprofits toprovide information about key communityprograms and services.Ya Goza Latin Jazz BandBill Allred’s Classic Jazz BandElena Martin and Jose MelitonAs always, doors open and food servicebegins at 5 p.m. with music set for 6 p.m.Admission is $5 for members, $10 for nonmembers; food and drink are available atan extra charge (cash only).*For September and October performances, off-site parking with a free shuttle is available atScudder’s Gallery Square, 4645 E. Silver Springs Blvd., across the boulevard from the mainentrance to Lowe’s.– Laura Byrnes, events/marketing coordinator, 352-291-4455, ext. 1835 or byrnesl@cf.eduMasterpiece GraphicsJoin us on Friday, Sept. 19, when we head to Tampafor an engaging docent-led tour of the Graphicstudioat the University of South Florida. Here you willlearn about the art of replicating an artist’s workto the finest detail with extreme accuracy (for bothtwo- and threedimensionalmasterpieces).Next we head toSt. Petersburgto whet ourappetites for allthings Spanish,includinglunch at theColumbiaRestaurant,which offersan equallydelicious viewof the bay.From there we’llvisit the Salvador Dali Museum of Art, where docentsSalvador Dali, The Discovery of America byChristopher Columbus, 1958/1959will guide us through the special exhibition focused onDali’s view of the feminine figure. The 70 images inthis exhibition span Dali’s career, including his daysas a student.The cost for this daytrip is $75 for museum members,$85 for nonmembers.Art Basel in MiamiMark your calendar for Dec. 2-5, and join us forour invitation-only opportunity to view Art Basel inMiami, the world’s premier international show formodern and contemporary works, before it opens tothe public. In addition,there will be plenty ofother treats, such as avisit to Viscaya.Salvador Dail, Portrait of Gala, 1932– Sue Primeau, tripspecialist, 352-291-4456or primeaus@cf.eduImages courtesy theSalvador Dali Museumin St. Petersburg, Fla.6 8 A newsletter highlighting exhibits A newsletter and events highlighting September exhibits - December and events 2007

C alendarS taff news and notesAppleton CalendarDates and times subject to change. Please call 352-291-4455 or visit www.appletonmuseum.orgfor the latest information. Also, videos are shown each Sunday unless otherwise noted.SEPTEMBER9 10 a.m. Museum re-opens to the public11 5-9 p.m. After Hours: Bill Allred’s Classic Jazz Band12 4-5 p.m. Director’s Circle, Responding to Home,Thomas Hart Benton and Heart Gallery12 5:30 p.m. Members Opening, Responding to Home,Thomas Hart Benton and Heart Gallery13 Opening Responding to Home, Thomas Hart Bentonand Heart Gallery27 10:30 a.m. Art Craft (ages 6-9)OCTOBER12 Closing Heart Gallery of Mid-Florida16 5-9 p.m. After Hours: Dick Hyman18 2 p.m. Appleton Polo Invitational (Florida Horse Park)25 10:30 a.m. Art Craft (ages 10-14)NOVEMBER8 10 a.m. Family Day9 Closing Responding to Home and ThomasHart Benton15 TBA Anki King, artist16 TBA Anki King, artist22 10:30 a.m. Art Craft (families with children ages 4-7)27 Closed Thanksgiving DayDECEMBER5 4-5 p.m. Director’s Circle, Winslow Homer In America5 5:30 p.m. Members Opening, Winslow Homer InAmerica6 Opening Winslow Homer In America11 5-8 p.m. Holiday Open House25 Closed Christmas DayStaff News & NotesNew Appleton employees (from left) David Reutterand Korene Wilbanks.Please welcome two new additions to theAppleton staff. Korene Wilbanks startedas museum educator on July 1. She movedto Ocala from Virginia Beach and has amaster’s degree in art history from VirginiaCommonwealth University in Richmond,Va. Her museum background includes workas gallery art specialist and state archivist,developing outreach programs for theLibrary of Virginia as well as educationalprograms for the Museum of the Confederacy,and serving on the board of directors of theChautauqua Art Association Galleries in NewYork. Contact the educator at 352-291-4455,ext. 1613, or WilbankK@cf.edu.David Reutter joined the Appleton as ournew registrar on Aug. 4. Prior to cominghere he served for three years as registrarat the Contemporary Art Museum at theUniversity of Florida where he earned his master’s in art history. A native of Iowa,he has been in Florida six years and said the Appleton and its larger, diverse collectionoffered an exciting opportunity to him as an art historian. Contact the registrar at352-291-4455, ext. 1605, or ReutterD@cf.edu.The Appleton said goodbye in June to the museum’s director, Robin Muse McClea,and curator, Dr. Leslie Hammond. Both have moved on to other projects, and wewish them well.Webber CenterGallery at CFCCEXHIBITION SCHEDULESept. 12-Oct. 25Resonating Fields: The Photographyof Lois GreenfieldDefinitive collection of Lois Greenfield’s pioneeringwork in dance photography. Reception: Tuesday,Sept. 16, 4:30-6:30 p.m.Nov. 7-Dec. 6Best of the Season 2008Juried exhibit features the best work of by membersof the Visual Artists’ Society, the local artistassociation of Central Florida CommunityCollege. Reception: Friday, Nov. 7, 4:30-6:30 p.m.Dec. 13-30Trains at the HolidaysIn its 13th year, this annual exhibit has become aholiday tradition for all who love model railroads.Reception: Saturday, Dec. 13, noon-2 p.m.September - December 2008September - December 2007 7

4333 E. Silver Springs Blvd.Ocala, FL. 34470-5001NonprofitU.S. PostagePAIDPermit No. 12Ocala, FLMuseum library: check it outDid you know that the Appleton Museum of Art has one of the mostcomprehensive art and art history libraries in the region? The Appleton’scollection of books and periodicals is available for members’ use Tuesdaythrough Friday from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or by appointment. Forinformation or to arrange an appointment, contact Korene Wilbanks,museum educator, at 352-291-4455, ext. 1613, or WilbankK@cf.edu.About this newsletterThis newsletter is printed using a chemical-free process andenvironmentally-friendly, soy-based ink. Artifacts is published threetimes a year. If you do not wish to receive the newsletter, prefer toreceive an electronic version or have any other questions or comments,please contact Laura Byrnes, Artifacts editor, at 352-291-4455, ext. 1835,or ByrnesL@cf.edu.Photo by Jim Jernigan courtesy the Ocala/Marion County Convention and Visitors Bureau.Patrons with disabilities should contact us a few days in advance of your visit to assure we can makereasonable accommodations for you, or visit our ticket counter in the museum lobby for assistance.The Appleton Museum of Art is supported in part by the Star-Banner/Ocala.com, the Florida Department of StateDivision of Cultural Affairs, the Florida Arts Council, the National Endowment for the Arts, the Ocala/Marion CountyVisitors and Convention Bureau, Party Time Rental, and Phillips Printing of Ocala. www.appletonmuseum.org8 A newsletter highlighting exhibits and events September – December 2008