EXHIBITIONS
The Myth Makers in Maryland: The Mighty Merganser
Through 2017
Artists Donna Dodson and Andy Moerlein (aka the Myth Makers) built 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, an 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, reveals 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
Through April 2, 2017
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 with the professional artists and illustrators to prepare exhibitions on America’s maritime heritage 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 to 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 has been published in “Best of Photography” each subsequent year. The exhibition is sponsored by Peg Keller.
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
Mark Leithauser, Chief of Design and Senior Curator, National Gallery of Art
Behind the Scenes at the National Gallery of Art
Friday, January 27, 2017, 6 p.m.
$20 Members, $24 Non-members
ART EXPRESS TRIPS
Baltimore Museum of Art
Matisse/Diebenkorn
Wednesday, January 18
Cost: $60 Members, $72 Non-members
More than 90 paintings and drawings by Henri Matisse (1869-1954) and Richard Diebenkorn (1922-1993) show the French modern master’s enduring influence on one of the greatest post-war American painters. Diebenkorn’s long engagement with Matisse’s work is among the most productive instances of one painter looking at another’s paintings in the history of 20th-century art. This landmark exhibition brings together a stunning array of works loaned from museums and private collections throughout the U.S. and Europe to follow the trajectory of Diebenkorn’s long and successful career with some of the powerful works by Matisse that the younger artist would have seen.
National Museum of African American History
Date: TBD
The National Museum of African American History and Culture is the only national museum devoted exclusively to the documentation of African American life, history, and culture. It was established by an Act of Congress in 2003, following decades of efforts to promote and highlight the contributions of African Americans. To date, the Museum has collected more than 36,000 artifacts and nearly 100,000 individuals have become charter members. The Museum opened to the public on September 24, 2016, as the 19th and newest museum of the Smithsonian Institution.
ADULT CLASSES
4th Annual WINTER CHALLENGE – A Painting a Day for 30 Days!
Instructors: Diane DuBois Mullaly & Katie Cassidy
5 weeks: January 14, 21, 28, February 4, 11. Saturdays 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Cost: $185/$222
Monthly Coffee and Critique
Mentors: Katie Cassidy, Diane DuBois Mullaly
Friday Morning: January 6, 10 a.m. – 12 noon
Cost: $10 per person per session payable at the door (no online registration).
Introduction to Pastels
Instructor: Katie Cassidy
One Day Workshop: Wednesday, January 11 Time, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Cost: $50/$60 (plus $5 materials fee)
Pastel Painting: Capturing the Light in Landscapes
Instructor: Katie Cassidy
6 weeks: January 18 – February 22, Wednesdays, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Cost: $200/$240
Oil Painting: From Concept to Creation
Instructor: Brad Ross
6 weeks: January 17 – February 21, Tuesdays, 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Cost: $160/$192
Oil Painting: Understanding Tone
Instructor: Matthew Hillier
6 weeks: January 21 – February 25, Saturdays, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Cost: $205/$246
Thursday Studio – A Weekly Mentored Painting Session
Mentor: Diane DuBois Mullaly
Thursdays: Full Day 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Half day 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. or 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
January 5, 12, 19, 26
Cost: Full Day is $150/4 weeks for members; Half day is $95/4 weeks for members
Drop in rate: Full day 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., $45; Half day 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. or 1 – 4 p.m., $25
Introduction to Printmaking Class – Monoprints
Instructor: Sheryl Southwick
4 weeks: January 24 – February 14, Tuesdays, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Cost: $150/$180, Materials Fee: $30 Beginners and those who already work in other media will enjoy this intro to printmaking.
Private Lessons in Photography or Photoshop
Instructor: George Holzer
Time and number of weeks: variable Cost: per hour fee
Intermediate/Advanced Pottery
Instructor: Paul Aspell
Two 6-week sessions: January 9 – February 13 and March 6 – April 10, Mondays, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Cost: $195/$234
Intermediate and Advanced Potter’s Wheel
Instructor: Paul Aspell
Two 6-week sessions: January 9 – February 13 and March 6 – April 10, Mondays, 1 – 3 p.m.
Cost: $195/$234
Intermediate /Advanced Hand Building
Instructor: Paul Aspell
Two 6 week sessions: January 11 – February 15 and March 8 – April 12, Wednesdays, 1 – 3 p.m.
Cost: $195/$234
Beginning / Intermediate /Advanced Pottery
Instructor: Paul Aspell
Two 6 week sessions: January 11 – February 15 and March 8 – April 12, Wednesdays, 6 – 8 p.m.
Cost: $195/$234
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.
CHILDREN’S CLASSES/PROGRAMS
Make Your Own Fantasy Bird
Saturday, January 28, 2017, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Cost: FREE!
Home School Art Classes
Early Winter Session: January 6 – February 10
Ages 6 to 9 years (Please do NOT register 5 year-olds in this class.)
Constance Del Nero
Ages 10+ Susan Horsey
Cost (per session): $90/$108 Siblings attend for $60/$72 Preregistration is advised as space is limited in each group.
After-School Art Clubs for students in grades 2 through 8
Instructor: Susan Horsey
Eight Thursdays: January 12–March 2, 3:45 – 5:00 p.m.
Cost: $115, $125
For additional information, visit academyartmuseum.org or call the Museum at 410-822-2787.
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