The following Academy Art Museum exhibitions are sponsored by the Talbot County Arts Council and the Maryland State Arts Council. Also listed below are lectures, workshops, classes, and more.
Exhibitions
From Rubens to the Grand Tour
Through July 5, 2015
Curator Tour: June 10, 12 noon
The exhibition, From Rubens to the Grand Tour, focuses on two paintings by Peter Paul Rubens 1577-1640), the famous painter from the southern Netherlands and his expert knowledge of the antiques, and of the Romans in particular. The time period covered also includes the 18th and into the 19th centuries. The focus of the exhibition is on his Agrippina and Germanicus, on loan from the National Gallery of Art, Washington, and its “counterpart” Roman Imperial Couple, on loan from the Ackland Art Museum, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Ray Turner: Population
Through July 5, 2015
Curator Tour: June 10, 12 noon
Artist Ray Turner lives in Pasadena, California. He began painting portraits for the current body of work and traveling museum exhibition called Population in 2007. The idea was to paint portraits of the uncelebrated to the celebrated people from a cross section of the populace in communities across America. The subjects would then become part of the growing body of work that represented their communities and respective museums. Population is an installation based body of work, painted on 12 inch squares of sapphire glass, which are then displayed on a color field grid that becomes their background.
Recent Acquisitions: Frederick Hammersley II
Through July 5, 2015
In 2013 the Museum received a donation of 45 works on paper by Frederick Hammerlsey, consisting of 10 computer drawings; 6 prints; 18 drawings; and 11 paintings. The oeuvre was a generous gift from the Frederick Hammersley Foundation, Albuquerque, NM. Hammersley (1919 – 2009) developed a style of abstraction that incorporated geometric forms in his paintings that were called hard-edge painting, a style unique to Southern California.
Rosemary Cooley: World View
Through July 19, 2015
A life of travel and living in Asia, Africa, and South America has broadened Rosemary Cooley’s artistic vision, which she translates into the world of printmaking. A fascination with art and architectural history informs her work, and fragments of script, stamps, and the human line add soul and spirit to her woodcuts, lithographs, etchings and monoprints.
Carol Minarick: Beowulf and A Series-That-Is-Not-a-Series
Through July 19, 2015
Carol Minarick brings her Easton studio to the Academy Art Museum in A-Series-That-Is-Not- A-Series. For Minarick the freedom of the studio environment makes possible the melding of ideas and substances in unexpected ways. Not believing in preplanning or sketching she allows materials—from stones to tar paper—to emerge in new configurations.
Annual Members’ Exhibition
July 25 – September 7, 2015
Members’ Reception and Judges Awards:
July 24, 5:30 p.m.
The Museum is pleased to present its Annual Members’ Exhibition. This exceptional tradition represents the best of the region’s artists and offers an opportunity to view the creative talents of colleagues and friends. Each member will have the opportunity to show one piece. It should be noted that in the last five years, several members have been offered one-person
exhibitions in the Selections Gallery. This year the Museum welcomes Judge Dennis O’Neil, Professor of Art in the Fine Arts department at the Corcoran College of Art + Design.
Events
Art Mart
Saturday, June 13, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Open to general public – Cash and carry
Did you ever purchase paints that were the wrong color or a frame that didn’t work with a painting? Do you have art books that you no longer need? The Museum is going to host an Art Mart – a day to sell (or buy) gently-used art products. Participants interested in selling can rent a six-foot table for $20 (space will be limited). The Museum will advertise this event to members and the general public.
Juneteenth Celebration
Saturday, June 20, 2015, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Held at the Academy Art Museum
Co-sponsored by The Frederick Douglass Honor Society and the Academy Art
FREE
Juneteenth, one of the most important African-American holidays in the country, marks the abolition of slavery. This year’s Juneteenth Celebration will honor African-American achievement in the field of education. The program will include a keynote address by a national educator, recognition of the contributions of African-American teachers on the Eastern Shore, and a photography collection of historic images of African-American schools and students in the 19th and 20th centuries. Other activities will include a performance of African dance and music, local church choirs, inspirational readings by emerging young leaders, art projects for children and families, a “knowledge fair” that showcases African-American community organizations and programs, and food and craft vendors.
Adult Classes
Workshop: Fundamentals of Drawing
Instructor: Katie Cassidy
2 Days: Saturday, June 6 and Sunday, June 7
Time: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Cost: $110 Members, $140 Non-members
This adult class provides first-time/beginning students with a solid foundation in drawing. Working with pencil and charcoal, students learn to use line, value, composition, and perspective. Students also learn to develop the ability to see as artists. Students often repeat Katie’s drawing classes to refine their control of the medium. A good class for all levels including beginners.
Head Drawing Fundamentals
Instructor: Patrick Meehan
6 weeks: June 2 – July 7
Tuesdays, 1:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Cost $195 Members, $225 Non-members
(plus small modeling fee)
Learning to draw the head is a core foundation for representational drawing and painting. The class will focus on proper lay-in, placement and structure of the facial features with the goal of learning to understand and describe form as it relates to the head. Edge, value and composition will be addressed. Instructor demonstrations and critiques will be routine. Early registration is recommended as this class is very popular.
Head Painting
Instructor: Patrick Meehan
6 weeks: June 4 – July 9
Thursdays, 1:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Cost: $185 Members, $215 Non-members
(plus small modeling fee)
This class will concentrate on a fresh, direct approach to painting the head from life. Starting with a limited palette we will compose lay in and paint the head focusing on indication, value, edge and color. Variations will be observed with different poses and lighting relationships. There will be demonstrations and critiques.
Figure Drawing
Instructor: Patrick Meehan
6 weeks: June 4 – July 9
Thursdays, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Cost $195 Members, $225 Non-members
(plus small modeling fee)
Digital Arts Classes for Teens
Intro to Adobe Photoshop
Ages 10-13
Instructor: Garnette Hines
Monday-Friday June 29-July 3
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon (open studio from 12-1pm)
Cost: $115 Members, $125 Non-members
Interactive Media Production teacher at Easton High School, Garnette Hines, will show you how celebrities get ‘photoshopped,’ how to enhance your own photos, and how to create cool special effects using industry-standard Adobe Photoshop.
Digital Illustration
Ages 10-13
Instructor: Garnette Hines
Monday-Friday June 29-July 3
1:00-3:00 p.m. (open studio from 12-1pm)
Cost: $115 Members, $125 Non-members
Love drawing? Interested in computers? Come learn how to create dynamic illustrations using industry-standard Adobe Illustrator. Over the course of the week we will design party invitations, masks, animal portraits, and an illustrated story. Taught by the Interactive Media Production teacher at Easton High School.
Summer Camps
Oil Painting Outdoors in Plein Air!
Ages 12+
Instructor: Diane DuBois Mullaly
Monday – Thursday, June 29 – July 2
10am – 12:30pm
Cost: $125 Members; $135 Non-members
Easton is an international hub for plein air painting, as evidenced by the world-class artists its annual festival attracts. Award-winning local artist, Diane DuBois Mullaly, is eager to show young artists the magic of painting outdoors. This camp is for students who have never painted outdoors in plein air, as well as for those who have some experience.
Life on Yoga Mountain: Embodied Awareness Through Art and Yoga©
Ages 6-12
Instructor: Wendy Cohen
Monday – Friday, June 29 – July 3
9:30am – 12:30pm
Cost: $125 Members, $135 Non-members
Life on Yoga Mountain: Embodied Awareness Through Art and Yoga© takes children of all ages on an exploration of the world around them through the visual language of art and the body’s language of movement. Movement and art are natural ways for children to interact with their environment and define the space they occupy in their world. Art and yoga are tools to foster children’s trust in themselves, help them navigate the world in a healthy and personal way, and have fun. Each session begins with the strengthening yoga postures of nature and breathing practices and follows with a creative art activity.
Lessons
Voice Lessons
Instructor: Erika Knepp
(443) 254-0157
Exploring vocal technique, performance skills, and even stress therapy can be a part of each individualized program. Erika Knepp has studied privately with Jane Bryden at Smith College, Ruth Drucker, formerly a faculty member of the Peabody Conservatory, and Dr. Thomas Houser in Pennsylvania.
Guitar, Bass, Banjo and Mandolin Lessons
Instructor: Curt Heavey
(410) 820-0950
Get away from the computer and learn an instrument! Fresh and fun lessons for guitar, bass, banjo and mandolin – all ages and all styles. Only your imagination is more fun. Contact the instructor directly for lesson schedule and cost or visit curtheavy.com.
Ballet Theatre of Maryland at the Museum
Register for ballet, tap, and jazz classes. Contact the Ballet Theatre of Maryland for additional information or to register for classes at 410-224-5644.
Adult Ballroom and Latin Dance Classes
Instructor: Amanda Showell
Tuesday and Thursday night dance classes in Tango, Argentine Tango, East Coast Swing, Foxtrot, Cha-Cha, Rumba, and Salsa. Contact the instructor at (410) 482-6169 or visit www.dancingontheshore.com.
For further information, visit academyartmuseum.org or call 410-822-2787.
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