Exhibitions
James Turrell Perspectives
Through July 7, 2013
The exhibition, James Turrell Perspectives, features the premier of a new installation entitled St. Elmo’s Light, and many other works never before on public view. James Turrell is an internationally-acclaimed light and space artist whose work can be found in collections worldwide. Over more than six decades he has pursued his fascination with the phenomena of light to create striking works that play with the perception and the effect of light within a created space. Since 1974, Turrell has been converting a dormant volcano in Arizona, Roden Crater, into a monumental work of art. James Turrell Perspectives is concurrent with the artist’s retrospectives at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York, the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. The exhibition is underwritten in part by the Dedalus Foundation, the Talbot County Arts Council and the MD State Arts Council, Ilex Construction, Inc., The Ravenal Foundation, as well as Thomas and Robin Clarke, Tim Kagan, Frank and Joan Kittredge, and Robert and Marsha Lonergan. The Museum is located at 106 South St., Easton, MD, 21601. For further information, call 410-822-ARTS (2787) or visit www.academyartmuseum.org
Jan Kirsh: Forms from the Garden
Through July 7, 2013
Intrigue, whimsy, humor or drama is found in the sensuous curves and shapes of the familiar forms award winning landscape designer and artist Jan Kirsh creates in her sculpture. They inspire healthy chatter, upbeat conversations that evoke positive emotional feelings. The sculpture breathes personality into the easily recognized forms, subtle movement and contours are reminiscent of human anatomy. Nature inspires Kirsh’s work. Cherishing time in her studio, Kirsh has produced voluptuous and exuberant vegetable and fruit forms, made in a variety of materials, including bronze, resin, glass fiber reinforced concrete, stone, coated urethane or fiberglass for large-scale pieces in virtually any size and any color. Her sculptures are simultaneously intimate and heroic, organic and modern, fertile forms that remind us of the infinite wonder of Nature.
The Annual Members’ Exhibition
July 27 – August 18, 2013
Members’ Reception and Judge’s Awards presented July 26, 2013, 5:30-7:30pm
Each year, the Museum presents its Annual Members’ Exhibition, featuring member works in oil, watercolor, graphics, mixed media, film, jewelry, painting, sculpture and other applications. This exceptional tradition represents the best of the region’s artists and offers an opportunity to view the creative talents of colleagues and friends. This year the Museum welcomes judge Heather Harvey, Assistant Professor of Studio Art Department of Art and Art History, at Washington College, Chestertown, MD. The Museum invites all current members to show their work in this exhibition. Each member is limited to one original work of art, completed with the last 12 months. Visit www.academyartmuseum.org for exhibition guidelines.
Cedar Colonnade
Howard and Mary McCoy
Through August 1, 2013
The columns and arches of cathedrals and monasteries were inspired by the trees of ancient sacred groves. Making arches with bare cedar branches, environmental artists Howard and Mary McCoy create Cedar Colonnade in the Museum’s courtyard. Bridging nature and architecture, this site-specific installation will lend the space the atmosphere of a medieval abbey cloister and intimate one of the primary functions of an art museum – to provide a non-sectarian, modern-day space for contemplation and spiritual experience. As with last year’s Branch Dance, the branches cast changing shadows into the interior of the Museum throughout the day. The McCoys have been working together collaboratively since 1985 and have shown their work in the U.S., Ireland, Wales and New Zealand.
Lectures
Who’s Buying Contemporary Realism: Why and How?
Peter Trippi, Editor of Fine Art Connoiseur Magazine
Sunday, July 21, 2013 at 2:30 p.m.
Cost: $10 for Museum members, $15 for non-members
Peter Trippi, the editor of Fine Art Connoisseur magazine and a noted expert in representational art, presents an illustrated lecture of recent works by leading American artists who create art in this style. He analyzes current trends in this sector of the art market and other issues of interest to collectors and fans of plein air painting.
Classes
New Workshop: Oil Painting – The Landscape for Absolute Beginners
Instructor: Diane DuBois Mullaly
July 10, 11 and 12, 2013
Wednesday – Friday, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Cost $120 members; $145 Non-members
For absolute beginners. This class is a follow-up to Katie Cassidy’s “Oil Painting for the Absolute Beginner” and Diane Mullaly’s “The Next Step for Absolute Beginners.” The class is for students who are inspired by the breathtaking landscapes around them and wish they could paint, but don’t know where to begin. Students learn a step-by-step approach to the landscape, and the basics of painting skies, trees and water. The instructor provides written handouts and plenty of personal attention for each student. A fun and inspiring workshop! Painters provide their own materials. Please bring reference photos and a bag lunch. www.dianeduboismullaly.com.
Minimum 6, Maximum 15.
Personal Mosaics
Instructor: Jennifer Wagner
Monday-Wednesday, July 1-3, 2013, 9 a.m.-12noon
Ages: 8-11
Cost: $65 Members, $75 Non-members
Students create a mosaic to hang on the wall of their rooms! Each student chooses his/her background shape from options like hearts, stars, flowers, cats or other animals. Then they use bits of recycled glass, tile and mirror to personalize their piece. Breaking, adhering and grouting techniques are covered.
Graphic Design Sampler
Instructor: Zac Del Nero
Monday-Friday, July 8-12, 2013, 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Ages: 13+
Cost: $85 Members, $95 Non-members
From iPhones to magazines, fashion to games, images and words shape our lives as never before. We are surrounded by graphic design in advertisements, signs, graffiti, icons, slogans, posters, fonts…the list is never-ending! Students look at examples of design in both familiar and unexpected places and develop their design skills. Projects include creating a personal logo, inventing alphabets, dreaming up new words, creating fantasy maps and making up unusual advertisements.
Artist’s Image of the Chesapeake Bay
Instructor: Elaine Thompsen
Monday-Wednesday, July 15, 16 and 17, 2013, 10 a.m.-12 Noon
Ages: 6 to 9
Cost: $65 Members, $75 Non-members
Learn to draw, paint and sculpt sea life of the Chesapeake Bay. Projects include painting a marsh scene with watercolors, creating a turtle with air-dry clay, and making a fish out of wire and more. Students also learn about environmental issues concerning the health of sea creatures we all know. Each student will receive a signed copy of the Artist’s book, “You Can Draw Me Chesapeake Bay Sea Life and More.”
Artist’s Image of the Chesapeake Bay
Instructor: Elaine Thompsen
Monday-Wednesday, July 15, 16 and 17, 2013, 1-3 p.m.
Ages: 10+
Cost: $80 Members, $90 Non-Members
Learn to draw, paint and sculpt Chesapeake Bay sea life and a skipjack, too! Students learn how to use a bamboo brush to create a watercolor seascape of a skipjack and marsh. They also learn how to use wire to create an “under-the-sea” scene sculpture. In addition, they make a fish in clay that can be used for mobile art and more. Students also learn about environmental concerns in the Bay region. Each student receives a signed copy of the Artist’s book, “You Can Draw Me Chesapeake Bay Sea Life and More.”
Figure Drawing
Instructor: Jonathan Crist
Monday-Thursday, July 15, 16, 17 & 18, 2013, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Age: 13+
Cost: $85 Members $95 Non-Members
Students learn how to create convincing representations of the human figure by drawing each other and/or a clothed model. They use a variety of media, such as charcoal, graphite pencil and blending sticks. Emphasis is on technique, expression and mood. If weather permits, students may work outside. Students should come prepared with sunscreen.
Kaleidoscope Summer Arts Camp: An Innovative Summer Arts Experience
Instructors: Christy Edwards and Maria Sage
Monday-Friday, July 22-26, 2013, 12:30-3:30 p.m.
Instructors: Jen Wagner and Marin Ryan
Monday-Friday, July 29-August 2, 2013, 12:30-3:30 p.m.
Ages: 6+
Cost: $95 Members, $105 Non-members per week
Each week features opportunities to explore and develop projects from observation and imagination. Drawing, painting, sculpture, collage and printmaking may be included. Each week is different.
The listed exhibitions, lectures, events, and classes will be held at the Academy Art Museum, located at 106 South St., Easton, MD, 21601. For further information or to register, call 410-822-ARTS (2787) or visit www.academyartmuseum.org
..
Write a Letter to the Editor on this Article
We encourage readers to offer their point of view on this article by submitting the following form. Editing is sometimes necessary and is done at the discretion of the editorial staff.