The following Academy Art Museum exhibitions are sponsored by the Talbot County Arts Council and the Maryland State Arts Council.
From Bierstadt to Wyeth: American Landscapes from a Private Collection
Through July 13, 2014
The Academy Art Museum is in the fortunate position to show landscapes by American masters of the 19th and 20th centuries from a private collection. The collectors – who prefer to remain anonymous – have gathered very fine works of art over a period of some 25 years. The exhibition of mostly oil paintings and includes several well-known artists’ impressions by Albert Bierstadt, Rockwell Kent, George Inness, Leon Kroll, Jesse Leach France, Childe Hassam, Eastman Johnson, and N.C. Wyeth.
Wood Transformed: The Art of Vicco von Voss
Through July 13, 2014
Vicco von Voss was born in Kiel, Germany, where he was greatly influenced by both his grandfathers. One was a forester and woodcarver who inspired Vicco’s deep love of nature, understanding of trees, and introduced him to the craft of woodworking. The other was an architect who worked in conjunction with Frank Lloyd Wright to re-build structures in post-war Hamburg. The essence of Vicco’s work is in relationships: he feels a spiritual connection to trees, an understanding of the nature of wood, a collaborative partnership with clients, and a unique creative process with each piece. The exhibition will contain some 15 newly created wood sculptures and an entirely new body of work.
Bryan Collier, Illustrator: Celebrating Juneteenth
Through July 20, 2014
Book reading and signing by Bryan Collier at the Museum’s Juneteenth Celebration, Saturday, June 21, 2014
Bryan Collier has a unique style of painting that incorporates both watercolors and collage.
Collier received the Caldecott Honor book Medal winner for “Martin’s Big Words: the Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.,” illustrated by Bryan Collier, written by Doreen Rappaport (Jump at the Sun/ Hyperion) in 2002; for “Rosa,” illustrated by Bryan Collier and written by Nikki Giovanni (Henry Holt and Company) in 2006; and for “Dave the Potter: Artist, Poet, Slave, illustrated by Bryan Collier,” written by Laban Carrick Hill (Little, Brown and Company, a division of Hachette Book Group, Inc.) in 2011. His latest book, “Knock Knock,” was published in December 2013.
Jay Lagemann: The Language of Motion
Through August 31 (Front Lawn & Courtyard)
Jay Lagemann: Small Sculptures May 31 – July 20 (Selections Gallery)
Sculptor Jay Lagemann likes to work with many different materials, trying to use the ones that will best help him actualize his vision for a piece. These include wood, steel, copper, clay, plaster, cement, fiberglass and resins. Many of his pieces are cast in bronze and stainless steel. He is perhaps best known for the seventeen-foot tall Swordfish Harpooner that stands amidst the dunes in Menemsha, on Martha’s Vineyard, that was commissioned for Chilmark’s tri-centennial in 1994.
Annual Members’ Exhibition
July 26 – September 7
Members’ Reception and Judge’s Awards: Friday, July 25, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
The Academy Art Museum’s Annual Members’ Exhibition represents the best of the region’s artists and offers an opportunity to view the creative talents of colleagues and friends. Accepted media include drawing, painting (oil, acrylic, watercolor), pastel, graphics, photography, mixed media, film, jewelry, sculpture and other applications. This year, the Museum welcomes judge Lucinda Edinberg, Curator and Art Educator at St. John’s College, Annapolis.
CLASSES
The Academy Art Museum recently opened the doors to its brand new Digital Media Studio offering classes in digital illustration, advanced design studio, animation, and Adobe Photoshop for adults and for children. The studio features state-of-the-art computers, monitors, scanners, and printers, as well as software that responds to the imagination of the artist-at-work. Artists will be able to enhance their work with such new tools as InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects, and others.
A sampling of the new Digital Media children’s classes include:
From Critters to Heroes: Intro to Digital Illustration
Grades 3-4
Instructor: Madison Fox
Monday-Friday, July 28-August 1, 10:00 a.m. – 12 p.m. OR Monday-Friday
August 4-8, 10:00 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Animation Studio (Adobe Flash)
Grades 5-8 (including incoming high school freshmen)
Instructor: Garnette Hines (Interactive Media Production Teacher at Easton High School) Monday-Friday, July 21-July 28, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Advanced Design Studio
Ages 16+
Instructor: Garnette Hines (Interactive Media Production Teacher at Easton High School)
5 Wednesdays: July 2-August 6 (No class on July 30), 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
ADULT CLASSES
For a full description and online registration for the Academy Art Museum’s summer classes and camps for adults is available at academyartmuseum.org. The Museum is offering summer classes in drawing, oil/acrylic painting, watercolor, pastels, printmaking, digital arts and ceramics. Classes include:
Monotype Marathon for All
Instructor: Alice Marie Gravely
2-Day Workshop
Saturday, July 12 and Sunday, July 13, 10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Cost: $159 Members; $180 Non-members
Pastel Workshop: Placing the Figure in the Composition
Instructor: Katie Cassidy
Two-Day Workshop
Tuesday, July 8 and Wednesday, July 9, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Cost: $130 Members; $160 Non-members
CHILDREN’S CLASSES
For a full description and online registration for the Academy Art Museum’s summer classes and camps for children, ages two through high school, is available at academyartmuseum.org. Classes are offered for preschool children, ages two through four, through the Museum’s Young Explorers Summer Program and the Museum is again offering its traditional Kaleidoscope Summer Arts Camp for children ages six and up. There are additional camps in art and movement, painting weather, creating self portraits, art and yoga, drawing, music and design, painting, and tapestry weaving and floor cloths.
MUSIC CLASSES
Voice Lessons (ages 10 through adult)
Erika Knepp
Exploring vocal technique, performance skills, and even stress therapy can be a part of each individualized program. Contact the instructor directly at (443) 254-0157 for lesson schedule and cost.
Flute Lessons (ages 8 through adult)
Irene King
Study the elements of flute performance; repertoire; and management of performance anxiety and audition preparation. Contact the instructor directly at (443) 834-3010 for lesson schedule and cost.
ADULT BALLROOM & LATIN DANCE
Amanda Showell
Tuesday and Thursday night dance classes in bolero, tango, East Coast Swing, Foxtrot, Waltz, Cha-Cha, Latin Variety, Rumba, and Samba. Contact the instructor at (410) 482-6169 or visit www.dancingontheshore.com.
For further information or to register for these programs, classes and event, visit www.academyartmuseum.org or call 410-822-2787.
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