Exhibitions
The following Academy Art Museum exhibitions are sponsored by the Talbot County Arts Council and the Maryland State Arts Council.
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.
Adult Classes
The Impressionist Landscape – Mini Workshop Series
Instructors: Katie Cassidy & Diane DuBois Mullaly
Saturdays in August
Time: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Cost: $60 per workshop Members, $90 Non-members
August 1: The Impressionist Landscape: Summer Skies
August 8: The Impressionist Landscape: Waterways & Distant Sails
August 15: The Impressionist Landscape: Pathways, Rocks and Roads
August 22: The Impressionist Landscape: Trees, Trees, Trees!
All levels in oil, acrylic or pastel. In this series of individual mini-workshops, learn in-depth techniques and tips for painting the Impressionist landscape. Each mini-workshop focuses on one element of the landscape, for a total of seven mini-workshops which continue through September. Take the entire series, or select several. Each mini-workshop includes instructor demos, handouts, painting time with individual attention, and lots of fun! Please bring reference photos and a bag lunch. Minimum 8, Maximum 20 for each mini workshop. www.dianeduboismullaly.com
Monthly Coffee and Critique
Mentors: Katie Cassidy, Diane DuBois Mullaly
Friday Morning August 7, 10 a.m. – 12 noon
Cost: $10 per session payable at the door (No online registration required)
Participants bring one or two recently completed pieces or works in progress, relax in the informal camaraderie of fellow artists, talk about your work, and join in a group critique led by Katie Cassidy and Diane DuBois Mullaly. Many artists find it very beneficial to view their work through someone else’s perspective. Complimentary coffee and snacks are provided. All mediums and skill levels are welcome!
Summer Camps
The Art Studio
Ages 8 – 12
Instructor: Susan Horsey
Monday – Friday, August 3 – 7
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
Cost: $125 Members, $135 Non-members
A complete art experience that blends fun and creativity! Susan Horsey, will work with students in a variety of media, including drawing, painting, weaving, collage and more.
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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