Academy Art Museum Announces December Events

The Myth Makers in Maryland: The Mighty Merganser
Through 2017
Artists Donna Dodson and Andy Moerlein (aka the Myth Makers) will build one of their iconic sapling sculptures on the Museum’s grounds. The 16-foot high bird sculpture, made from natural materials with the help of volunteers, will be based on the Hooded Merganser, a bird which is common in Maryland. Although monumental in scale, the ephemeral works of the Myth Makers are temporary in nature, meaning to last three to five years. Based in Boston, the Myth Makers have worked in Peru, Switzerland, Canada and China and have shown their monumental sculptures the “Avian Avatars,” on Broadway in New York, NY; Muskegon, MI; New Orleans, and in many museums in New England. The exhibition is sponsored by the Maryland State Arts Council, Talbot County Arts Council, the Star-Democrat, Katherine and David Allen, Maurits Van Wagenberg, Willow Construction and Atlantic Security.

Avian Inspirations: Donna Dodson and Andy Moerlein (the Myth Makers)

Through February 26, 2017
The collaboration between Andy Moerlein and Donna Dodson is born from a mutual love of the wild. Moerlein, internationally-exhibited sculptor, takes inspiration from events in the natural world that leave visual marks which strike a narrative chord in the artist. Dodson, an American sculptor, takes inspiration from the mysterious nature of animals that spark her imagination. The exhibition is sponsored by the Maryland State Arts Council, Talbot County Arts Council, and the Star-Democrat. A Curator-Led Tour will be held on Thursday, December 8, 2016 at 12 p.m.

Jacob Kainen: Washington Colorist

Through February 26, 2017
Jacob Kainen (1909-2001) was for several decades one of the most internationally respected of Washington artists. This exhibition, featuring the paintings and prints of Jacob Kainen, reveal his gradual shift from figural to abstract forms. Kainen’s early artistic development coincided with the maturation of American abstract painting. Kainen distinguished himself not only as a painter and printmaker, but also as a curator, overseeing prints for the U.S. National Museum from 1944 to 1966 and prints and drawings for the National Collection of Fine Arts (now the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American Art) from 1966 to 1970. The exhibition is sponsored by Mary Ann Schindler and Tom and Alexa Seip. A Curator-Led Tour will be held on Thursday, December 8, 2016 at 12 p.m.

The American Society of Marine Artists 17th National Exhibition at the Academy Art Museum and the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum
December 10, 2016 – April 2, 2017
AAM Members’ Reception: December 9, 5:30–7:30 p.m.
Reception at CBMM on December 8, 5:30–7:30 p.m.

The Academy Art Museum is proud to co-host the 17th National Exhibition of the American Society of Marine Artists (ASMA), with the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum. Since the 1970s, ASMA has worked to prepare exhibitions on America’s maritime heritage, with the professional artists and illustrators, and to further promote American marine art and history. America has a long history as a seafaring nation. Whether our last affair with the sea was a stroll on a sandy beach or an offshore sail, we all share a special fascination for the sea and ships. Of course, the special world of marine art is not limited to “a painted ship upon a painted ocean.” The exhibition travels from Williamsburg, VA, to Easton and St. Michaels, and continues various other museums in the US. Curators Anke Van Wagenberg (AAM) and Pete Lesher (CBMM) have worked closely to get the best selections in their respective museums.

Nanny Trippe: Trees, Majesty and Mystery
December 3, 2016 – February 26, 2017

Nanny Trippe has had a love for photography since a young age. What began as recording of pets and nature developed into a love of composition. Trippe, a many-generations native of the Eastern Shore, has studied and created photographs through high school at St. Timothy’s School in Baltimore, and next at Denison University in Ohio and Richmond College in London, England. She joined the Tidewater Studios in 2009 and has exhibited in Lexington, VA, as well as in regional art shows. In December 2010, she and painter Don Hilderbrandt opened Trippe-Hilderbrandt Studios on Harrison Street in Easton. She has won the “Best Black and White,” “Best Amateur” and “Best in Show” in the 2009 Plein Air Easton Photography Contest and is published in “Best of Photography” each subsequent year.

The Washington Portfolio
Through February 26, 2017
The Washington Portfolio, which features 10 large prints, provides a context to the artist Jacob Kainen and his contemporaries working in Washington, DC in the 1990s. David Adamson Gallery printed the edition of 50 prints in 1994. Artists Rob Evans, Jacob Kainen, Kevin MacDonald, Tom Nakashima, William Newman, Robin Rose, Renee Stout and Andrea Way, along with photographers William Christenberry and Joyce Tenneson, were invited to work on the computer in Adamson’s shop. In 1994, the set of prints marked the debut of David Adamson’s first portfolio of artist-made, limited-edition Iris art prints. The Washington Portfolio is a recent acquisition made possible with funds provided by the Collection Society. A Curator-Led Tour will be held on Thursday, December 8, 2016 at 12 p.m.

LECTURE
The Kittredge-Wilson Lecture Series
Thursday December 15, 6 p.m.
The New American Garden: On the Shore and Beyond
Eric D. Groft Principal / Vice President, Oehme van Sweden & Associates
$20 Members, $24 Non-members

ARTS EXPRESS
Christmas in New York City
Thursday, December 8
Depart Creamery Lane Parking Lot at 7 a.m. – Depart New York City at 7:30 p.m.
$135 Members, $162 Non-members (includes transportation, tip and light refreshments on the bus)
It is a magical time of year in New York City. The Big Apple is dressed in its brightest and best and there is no shortage of things to see and festive activities to take part in! Spend the day, on your own schedule, visiting Museums, taking in department store windows, holiday shopping or viewing the Rockefeller Center Tree!

CONCERT
Cocktails & Concerts
Rachel Franklin & SONOS
Friday, December 2, 2016, Cocktails at 5:30 p.m. – Concert at 6 p.m.
$50 Members, $60 Non-Members
Rachel Franklin on piano, Christian Tremblay on violin, and Jonathan Miles Brown on fretless bass provide gypsy, jazz, classical, and tango – the essence of a sizzling cocktail is the perfect mix of ingredients! The trio will perform Ravel, Chick Corea and Piazzola. Bring your musical tastebuds!

ADULT CLASSES
Cocktails and Canvas
Thursday, December 1, 6–8 p.m.
$45
Ready for a fun and creative evening? You don’t need an artistic bone in your body. You bring your energy and creativity and we provide everything else! Includes two cocktails and all painting material.

Holiday “Mosaic” Collage
Instructor: Sheryl Southwick
One day, Thursday, December 8, 9:30 a.m.-Noon
Cost: $40/$48, Materials Fee: $15
Artist Sheryl Southwick will lead this fun colorful project in the manner of her own collage work. Participants will use a variety of colored papers in covering shapes of their own designs or traditional holiday shapes to brighten their homes for the festive season. A fun workshop for all levels.

Holiday Workshop in Pastel or Oil: The Magic of the Season
Instructor: Katie Cassidy
2 days: December 6 and 13 Tuesday, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Cost: $60/$72
Capture the magic of the holiday season in this enjoyable workshop. Katie will set up still lifes reminiscent of a holiday scene, or you can work from your own reference to do an interior or winter landscape – think home, hearth, colorful red ornaments or the warm lights coming from a cottage in the snow. This class will get you in the mood for Holiday Cheer!

From Viewer to Doer
Monday, December 5, 6 – 8 p.m. OR Wednesday, December 7, 2 – 4 p.m.
$10 per person
Enjoy looking at art? Want to take your Museum viewing experience one step further? Transform yourself from “viewer” to “doer” by taking part in a special fall workshop. The From Viewer to Doer approach consists of an informal tour/chat about the exhibition(s) on view and the opportunity to work on a related art project.

Monthly Coffee and Critique
Mentors: Katie Cassidy, Diane DuBois Mullaly
Friday, December 2, 10 a.m.–12 p.m.
Cost: $10 per person per session payable at the door (no online registration).
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.

YOGA for Creativity
Instructor: Kelli Remo
December: Mondays — 12/5, 12/12, 12/19, 9–10 a.m.
Wednesdays — 12/7, 12/14, 12/21, 7–8 p.m.
10-Visit Pass: $148 Members, $18 Non-members
Drop in Fee: $18 Members, $20 Non-members

Private Lessons in Photography or Photoshop
Instructor: George Holzer
Time and number of weeks: variable Cost: per hour fee

Movies, Music and Smart TV – – Your Entertainment Your Way
Instructor: Scott Kane
Class 1: 2 Days, Wednesdays, December 7 and 14
Cost per class: $50/$60

CHILDREN’S CLASSES/PROGRAMS

Family Art Days
Saturday, December 17, 2016, 10:00 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Cost: FREE!
Family Ornament Day. Join the Museum staff for a fun morning of ornament-making and personalize your holiday season.

DANCE
Adult Ballroom & Latin Dance
Amanda Showell (302)-377-3088. www.dancingontheshore.com

For additional information, visit academyartmuseum.org or call the Museum at 410-822-2787.