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Mar 03, 2010 |
Friends of Art Program: A Conspiracy of Picture Frames
Explore the history of framing pictures from antiquity to the 20th century with Steven Rosen. Picture frames—sometimes called enclosures, moldings, or surrounds—are often associated with historical furniture
styles. Frames can also reflect the personality of the picture’s owner, the artist who created the picture, and the aesthetic taste of the time. Examples for this presentation are drawn from a number of sources
including the MMA’s outstanding collection of pictures and their frames. Free admission. For more information call 231-720-2574. www.muskegonartmuseum.org
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Mar 11, 2010 |
Receptions: Expressions Student Art Exhibition
Celebrate our young artists! Cookies and lemonade will be served. Free admission. Receptions for Elementary Students will be held March 9 & March 10. Reception for Middle/High School Students will be held March 11. Call the Muskegon Area Intermediate School District at 231.767.7267 or the
Museum at 231.720.2570 for a list of the schools invited each evening. The Muskegon Museum of Art is located at 296 W. Webster Ave in Downtown Muskegon. For more information call 231-720-2570. www.muskegonartmuseum.org
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Mar 11, 2010 |
Brown Bag Film: True and Clear: The Life of American Artist Gari Melchers
Celebrate the artistic talent of Gari Melchers ( 1860-1932), a Detroit-born artist who achieved national and international acclaim. Then enjoy his painting, The Young Mother, from the MMA’s permanent collection, in the Bettye Clark Cannon Gallery. The movie is free and begins at 12:15 p.m.. Complimentary coffee and cookies will be provided, bring your lunch and enjoy the movie. The movie is at the Muskegon Museum of Art, 296 W. Webster in Downtown Muskegon. For more information call 231-720-2570. www.muskegonartmuseum.org
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Mar 13, 2010 |
Fairy Tale Super Saturday Free Family Fun Day
Join in fairy tale fun at the MMA. Wear a fairy tale costume if you’d like! 10:00 am – 1:00 p.m. Guided Exhibition Tours of Mirror, Mirror: Art Inspired by Fairy Tales with a Museum docent. 10:00 am & 1:00 p.m. film, Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child ( 120 minutes.). Classic fairy tales get a new twist with upbeat songs and lively characters in this musical animated series. 11:00 am – 2:00 p.m. Make &
Take your very own crowns, swords, and wands to complete your fairy tale attire. The Muskegon Museum of Art is located at 296 W. Webster Ave in Downtown Muskegon. For more information call 231-720-2574. www.muskegonartmuseum.org
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Mar 17, 2010 |
Friends of Art Program: The Boating Party
Friends of Art member Anne Erickson will lead a group discussion on Luncheon of the Boating Party by Susan Vreeland, a book about 19th-century French artist Auguste Renoir. Ms. Erickson will provide
additional biographical insights about Renoir, the individuals in the painting, and the era in which the book is set. Free admission. For more information call 231-720-2574. www.muskegonartmuseum.org
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Mar 18, 2010 |
West Michigan Student Showcase
"West Michigan Student Showcase" is a five county school scholarship program recognizing the best of high school performing arts, visual arts, literary arts, academic and athletic achievement. Performances are held at the Frauenthal Center for the Performing Arts, 425 W. Western Avenue, General Admission tickets are $8 for adults and $6.50 for seniors and students Tickets are available at Frauenthal Box Office Monday-Friday 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. or Star Tickets 800-585-3737. For more information, call 231-722-2890. www.frauenthal.org
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Mar 22, 2010 |
Painted Nails and Fairytales and The Adventures of Pookie Magee Opening Reception
The Overbrook Gallery at Muskegon Community College offers a dual show of photographic artwork entitled “Painted Nails and Fairytales” and “The Adventures of Pookie MaGee.” The exhibit opens on March 15, 2010 and continues through April 21, 2010. This exhibition consists of works created by two emerging artists, Eleanor Gatewood and Stephanie Rose. There will be a free public reception from 6:00-7:30 p.m. At 6:30pm Eleanor and Stephanie will be giving a gallery talk discussing the work in the exhibition. Overbrook Gallery hours are 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Monday-Friday. The Overbrook Gallery is located at Muskegon Community College, 221 S. Quarterline Road. Call 231-777-0399 for more information. www.muskegoncc.edu
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Mar 25, 2010 |
Brown Bag Film: Coming to Light: Edward S. Curtis and the North American Indians
Discover the dramatic story of Curtis’ life, the creation of his monumental work, and his changing views of the people he set out to document. Learn about the tribes he encountered and hear responses to
his work first hand from the descendents of his original subjects. The movie is free and begins at 12:15 p.m.. Complimentary coffee and cookies will be provided, bring your lunch and enjoy the movie. The movie is at the Muskegon Museum of Art, 296 W. Webster in Downtown Muskegon. For more information call 231-720-2570. www.muskegonartmuseum.org
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Mar 25, 2010 |
Open Public Tours
Drop in and enjoy exhibition tours led by Muskegon Museum of Art Docents. The tours are from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Thursdays. Tours are free and open to the public. Reservations are not required. The Muskegon Museum of Art is located at 296 W. Webster Ave in Downtown Muskegon. For more information call 231-720-2574. www.muskegonartmuseum.org
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Apr 08, 2010 |
Brown Bag Film: - Walls of Light: Stained Glass through the Ages
Celebrate Michigan Glass Month at the MMA. Walls of Light traces the development of stained glass from its original in the Middle East 5,000 years ago to the exciting works of today’s artists. The run time is 85 minutes. The movie is free and begins at 12:15 p.m.. Complimentary coffee and cookies will be provided, bring your lunch and enjoy the movie. The movie is at the Muskegon Museum of Art, 296 W. Webster in Downtown Muskegon. For more information call 231-720-2570. www.muskegonartmuseum.org
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Apr 10, 2010 |
Native American Super Saturday Free Family Fun Day
Second Saturdays of the month are made for fun at the MMA. Each Super Saturday features a different theme and free activities and admission. Underwritten by the Alcoa Foundation, supporting Howmet communities. In April, the Muskegon Museum of Art and the Lakeshore Museum Center collaborate. Explore the history and culture of American Indians with activities at both museums. Earn a stamp for four different activities at the museums. After you earn all of the four activity stamps, you will be eligible to enter a drawing to win Kaya, an American Girl® doll representing the Nez Perce tribe, and additional Native American inspired objects. Entry forms must be dropped off at the Muskegon Museum of Art. Activity stations will be open at both museums from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Drawing will take place at the art museum at 2:45 p.m. In addition, the animated film Pocahontas will show at the art museum at
10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. The Muskegon Museum of Art is located at 296 W. Webster Ave in Downtown Muskegon. The Lakeshore Museum Center is located at 430 W. Clay Avenue. For more information call 231-720-2571. www.muskegonartmuseum.org
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Apr 11, 2010 |
Expressions 2010: 28th Annual Muskegon Area Student Art Exhibition
Artwork by Muskegon Area K-12 public and non-public students will be displayed in this popular exhibit. The exhibit is at the Muskegon Museum of Art located at 296 W. Webster Ave in Downtown Muskegon. For more information call 231-720-2570. www.muskegonartmuseum.org
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Apr 11, 2010 |
Edward Curtis: Selections from The North American Indian
In 1907, photographer Edward Curtis began work on a series of books and portfolios titled The North American Indian. The intent of the project was to document, both in writing and photography, the lives and cultures of the tribes living in the United States. The final project was comprised of 20 leather bound books, each with an accompanying photographic portfolio, for a total of 2,228 illustrations. The North American Indian was available as a subscription, but due to the price, only about 220 were ever produced. The Hackley Public Library opened a subscription in 1908 and completed its set in 1930. In 1976 the complete set was transferred to the Muskegon Museum of Art as a permanent loan. This is the second of two exhibitions that will display highlights from this extensive collection. The exhibit is at the Muskegon Museum of Art located at 296 W. Webster Ave in Downtown Muskegon. For more information call 231-720-2570. www.muskegonartmuseum.org
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Apr 15, 2010 |
Members' Champagne Toast to the Tuttle Legacy
MMA members are invited to raise a toast in honor of Robert and Corky Tuttle, who played a large role in establishing the roots of the MMA’s strong contemporary glass collection and exhibition program, and to the Tuttle family, who continue a family tradition of strong Museum support. Light hors d’oeuvres will be served. The Muskegon Museum of Art is located at 296 W. Webster Ave in Downtown Muskegon. For more information call 231-720-2570. www.muskegonartmuseum.org
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Apr 17, 2010 |
Flowers on the Wall Exhibit
"The "Flowers on the Wall" exhibit will include artwork of all things flower, a welcoming of Spring. DanCin Gallery and Gifts, 2832 E. Apple Avenue. Admission is free. Hours are Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 11 a.m. to -7:00 p.m. and Saturdays 12 Noon to 5:00 p.m. For information, 231-777-7571 www.dancingallery.com
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Apr 18, 2010 |
Inspired: The Corky Tuttle Glass Legacy
The Muskegon Museum of Art’s ongoing interest in collecting and exhibiting contemporary studio glass is due, in no small part, to the early efforts of C. Corcoran Tuttle. "Corky" Tuttle owned a gallery in downtown Muskegon and was an early proponent of the American studio glass movement. Through her connections, Corky coordinated with other Museum supporters to acquire studio glass for the permanent collection, and donated her first glass piece in 1980.. The exhibit is at the Muskegon Museum of Art located at 296 W. Webster Ave in Downtown Muskegon. For more information call 231-720-2570. www.muskegonartmuseum.org
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Apr 21, 2010 |
Photographic Works Exhibit
Art Gallery Exhibit by MCC Adjunct Instructors Eleanor Gatewood & Stephanie Rose at the Overbrook Art Gallery located at the Muskegon Community College Campus, 221 W. Quarterline Road. Gallery hours 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. For more information call 231-777-0324. www.muskegoncc.edu
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Apr 21, 2010 |
Painted Nails and Fairytales and The Adventures of Pookie Magee
This exhibition consists of works created by two emerging artists, Eleanor Gatewood and Stephanie Rose. Rose’s work explores issues of female identity by referencing cultural stereotypes and archetypes in order to critically examine how women are traditionally portrayed in society. For Rose this concept is often presented humorously in the form of staged color photographs, which place commonly identifiable scenarios in an unusual context. Gatewood’s work explores the adult relationship with “play” and child-like rationale by presenting the viewer with a narrative of life through the eyes of her invented character named Pookie MaGee. Gatewood offers these images through hand-held stereographic goggles, which allow the viewer to slip inside her character and in her words, “animate the living spirit of youth.”
There will be a free public reception on Monday, March 22, 2010 from 6:00-7:30 p.m. At 6:30pm Eleanor and Stephanie will be giving a gallery talk discussing the work in the exhibition. Overbrook Art Gallery regular hours 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday –Friday. The Overbrook Gallery is located at Muskegon Community College, 221 S. Quarterline Road. Call 231-777-0399 for more information. www.muskegoncc.edu
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Apr 22, 2010 |
Brown Bag Film: - Tiffany: The Mark of Excellence
Celebrate Michigan Glass Month at the MMA. Taste, glamour, and sophistication are a few words that have been used to describe the incredible work of father and son, Charles and Louis Comfort Tiffany.
Learn how businessman Charles and artist Louis created the Tiffany legend that remains unmatched. The run time is 50 minutes. The movie is free and begins at 12:15 p.m. Complimentary coffee and cookies will be provided, bring your lunch and enjoy the movie. The movie is at the Muskegon Museum of Art, 296 W. Webster in Downtown Muskegon. For more information call 231-720-2570. www.muskegonartmuseum.org
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Apr 24, 2010 |
Art Cats Gallery "VIVID" Exhibit Opening Reception
"VIVID" new bright delights from the studio of artist/owner Louise Hopson plus "SPRING BLING" jewelry collection and new acrylics and prints by Angela Bond. Join Art Cats Gallery for an opening reception on April 24 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. . Light refreshments. Art Cats Gallery is located at 1845 Lakeshore Drive. For more information, call 231-755-7606. www.artcatsgallery.com
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Apr 29, 2010 |
Full Circle - A Sailing Journey Exhibit
This exhibit features photographs, paintings, and video documentary from Sally and Jon Whitebeck's four year sailing trip around the globe. This incredible exhibit is back at Nuveen by popular demand! Meet the intrepid travelers at the reception Friday, April 16 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Nuveen Community Center for the Arts is located at 8697 Ferry Street, Montague . www.artscouncilofwhitelake.org
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Apr 29, 2010 |
Open Public Tours
Drop in and enjoy exhibition tours led by Muskegon Museum of Art Docents. The tours are from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Thursdays. April tours feature Mirror, Mirror: Art Inspired by Fairy Tales. Tours are free and open to the public. Reservations are not required. The Muskegon Museum of Art is located at 296 W. Webster Ave in Downtown Muskegon. For more information call 231-720-2574. www.muskegonartmuseum.org
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May 01, 2010 |
Fresh Art Live
Fresh Art Live, a featuring a live and silent auction of contemporary art, will be held at the Muskegon Museum of Art on May 1. The event starts at 5:30 p.m. with a free public reception. Reservations are not
required. Those wishing to bid on artwork during the evening will register at the door and receive a numbered bid paddle. A professional fine art auctioneer will conduct the auction, with bidding open to all
registered attendees. Light refreshments and a cash bar will be available during the reception and the auction. The live auction starts at 7:00 p.m.. Patrons and supporters will have the opportunity to bid for
original artwork by prominent West Michigan, Midwest, and national artists, including glass artists Stephen Powell, Benjamin Moore, and Rick Beck. All proceeds from the live and silent auctions will directly
support MMA programs and exhibitions. Over 70 works of art have been submitted to date, and well over 100 are expected in the final tally. Fresh Art Live artwork will be on display for special preview in the
MMA’s Walker Gallery starting April 15. To view works and see the artists who will be represented in the auction, visit the Fresh Art Live page at www. muskegonartmuseum.org. Absentee bidding is also available; those interested in absentee bidding can complete the form on the web site and submit according to directions. The Muskegon Museum of Art is located at , 296 W. Webster in Downtown Muskegon. For further information, please contact Art Martin at 231.720.2575 or amartin@mpsk12.net. This event is sponsored by L-3 Combat Propulsion Systems. www.muskegonartmuseum.org
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May 02, 2010 |
Mirror, Mirror, on the Wall: Art Inspired by Fairy Tales
Artwork by a select group of artist is featured in this themed invitational exhibition organized by the Muskegon Museum of Art. Folk and fairy tales are found in cultures around the world and continue to fascinate, both emotionally and intellectually. They have been altered and adapted by following generations as tastes and cultures develop and change. Illustrations of these tales have come to define them as much as the words, and many children know these stories only through animated movies and picture books. This exhibition invites artists to turn their hand to fairy tales and create art that speaks to the contemporary impression of the stories. The exhibit is at the Muskegon Museum of Art located at 296 W. Webster Ave in Downtown Muskegon. For more information call 231-720-2570. www.muskegonartmuseum.org
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May 05, 2010 |
Friends of Art Program: A Visit to the World of Jade
Learn about jade’s place in the world of art and view examples presented by Friends of Art member Mary Cronenwett at the Muskegon Museum of Art, 296 W. Webster Avenue. The program begins at 10:30 a.m. Free admission. For more information call 231-720-2574. www.muskegonartmuseum.org
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May 06, 2010 |
Salon Thursday
Coinciding with the first day of drop-off for the 82nd Regional Exhibition, this is a must-go-to Salon. All area artists are invited to bring two works to display for the evening, which we will install on the
Walker Gallery walls for all to see. Artists may then submit their work as Regional entries, or take their art home at the end of the evening. There is no fee for participating in the Salon. Salon Thursdays are free and open to the public, and all artists and art lovers are welcome. Refreshments will be served. underwritten by Charles and Patricia Johnson.The 82nd Regional Exhibition is sponsored by the DTE Energy Foundation and Blue Lake Public Radio. The exhibit is at the Muskegon Museum of Art located at 296 W. Webster Ave in Downtown Muskegon. For more information call 231-720-2570. www.muskegonartmuseum.org
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May 08, 2010 |
May Day Super Saturday Free Family Fun Day
Second Saturdays of the month are made for fun at the Muskegon Museum of Art. Each Super Saturday features a different theme and free activities and admission. Underwritten by the Alcoa Foundation, supporting Howmet communities. In May celebrate warm weather, bright flowers, and the arrival of Spring. 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Guided Exhibition Tours of Color it Bizarre: Clarice Cliff Pottery from a Michigan Collection with a Museum docent. 10:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m. Film: The Sound of Music (174 minutes.). 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Make & Take colorful tissue paper flowers. The Muskegon Museum of Art is located at 296 W. Webster Ave in Downtown Muskegon. For more information call 231-720-2571. www.muskegonartmuseum.org
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May 08, 2010 |
82nd Regional Exhibition Entry Registration
Artists 18 years and older who reside in the 231, 517, 616, and 269 area codes are eligible to submit up to two artworks for junior selection. Registration starts Thursday, May 6, and continues through Saturday, May 8. Artworks must be physically brought to the Museum during registration days, or shipped to arrive by May 8. Digital entries are not accepted. Entry forms are available at the Museum, or for download through the Muskegon Museum of Art's website. www.muskegonartmuseum.org
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May 19, 2010 |
Friends of Art Spring Program: Clarice Cliff: Coloring the Spirit of Modern Life
Muskegon Museum of Art Senior Curator E. Jane Connell will discuss highlights of the MMA’s exclusive Clarice Cliff exhibition, organized by the MMA from a private Michigan collection, one of the largest and most comprehensive group of Cliff wares in North America. Innovative British ceramist Clarice Cliff
(1899-1972) remains one of the most revered artists of the 20th century. With formidable design skill, Cliff ’s modern, often abstract patterns in bold colors transformed simple white wares from dull to extravagant
in the 1930s. The program begins at 10:30 a.m. The Muskegon Museum of Art is located at 296 W. Webster Avenue. Free admission. For more information call 231-720-2574. www.muskegonartmuseum.org
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May 27, 2010 |
82nd Regional Exhibiton Opening Reception & Awards
Opening Reception & Awards, 5:30-8:00 p.m. The 82nd Regional Exhibition is sponsored by the DTE Energy Foundation and Blue Lake Public Radio. The exhibit is at the Muskegon Museum of Art located at 296 W. Webster Ave in Downtown Muskegon. For more information call 231-720-2570. www.muskegonartmuseum.org
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Jun 10, 2010 |
Brown Bag Film: - American Visions: The History of American Art and Architecture
Part 3: The Wilderness and The West. Robert Hughes, renowned art critic for Time magazine, guides viewers through 200 years of American culture, art, and history—from “primitive. Colonial era portraits to more complex present day visions. Explore the luminous and sublime work of early American landscape artists. Then share the varied experiences of 19th-century America as they appear in the paintings of John Singer Sargent, Mary Cassatt, and Winslow Homer. Discover how modernism was introduced to Americans through the 1913 Armory Show, and muse over the creativity of American artists that blossomed during the 1920s, the Depression years, and the exciting, innovative periods following World War II. This eight-part series will continue through the summer on 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 12:15 p.m. Running time for each part is approximately one hour. Free admission. Bring your own lunch. Free coffee and cookies are provided. The movie is at the Muskegon Museum of Art, 296 W. Webster in Downtown Muskegon. For more information call 231-720-2570. www.muskegonartmuseum.org
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Jun 12, 2010 |
The Valentine Event
First Annual Family Pig Roast and Fun Fair, Lawn Concert, Art Auction and Dance. 4:00-10:00 p.m. $20 per Person, $30 per Family at the gate. Bring your lawn chairs. 3646 Hart Road, Twin Lake Michigan. Rain date is June 13. maryvalentine.org
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Jun 12, 2010 |
All that Jazz! 98th Anniversary Gala at the Muskegon Museum of Art
Plans for the Muskegon Museum of Art's jazz era themed 98th anniversary bash include a cocktail party, dinner, dancing, and live and silent auctions. This year's theme is inspired by the MMA's exhibition, Color
it Bizarre: Clarice Cliff Pottery from a Michigan Collection. Cliff was one of the most important Art Deco ceramics designers of the 20th century. Early ticket reservations are encouraged. The event has sold
out in the past two years. Call 231.720.2571 for ticket and sponsorship information. The Muskegon Museum of Art is located at 296 W. Webster Ave in Downtown Muskegon. www.muskegonartmuseum.org
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Jun 19, 2010 |
Art Cats Gallery "VIVID" Exhibit
"VIVID" new bright delights from the studio of artist/owner Louise Hopson plus "SPRING BLING" jewelry collection and new acrylics and prints by Angela Bond. Join Art Cats Gallery for an opening reception on April 24 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. . Light refreshments. Art Cats Gallery is located at 1845 Lakeshore Drive. Spring hours: Monday-Friday, 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. For more information, call 231-755-7606. www.artcatsgallery.com
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Jun 24, 2010 |
Brown Bag Film: - American Visions: The History of American Art and Architecture
Part 4: The Gilded Age. Robert Hughes, renowned art critic for Time magazine, guides viewers through 200 years of American culture, art, and history—from “primitive. Colonial era portraits to more complex present day visions. Explore the luminous and sublime work of early American landscape artists. Then share the varied experiences of 19th-century America as they appear in the paintings of John Singer Sargent, Mary Cassatt, and Winslow Homer. Discover how modernism was introduced to Americans through the 1913 Armory Show, and muse over the creativity of American artists that blossomed during the 1920s, the Depression years, and the exciting, innovative periods following World War II. This eight-part series will continue through the summer on 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 12:15 p.m. Running time for each part is approximately one hour. Free admission. Bring your own lunch. Free coffee and cookies are provided. The movie is at the Muskegon Museum of Art, 296 W. Webster in Downtown Muskegon. For more information call 231-720-2570. www.muskegonartmuseum.org
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Jun 30, 2010 |
Sticks and Stones
Natural objects such as drift wood and smooth beach stones are transformed during the Nuveen Community Center for the Arts exhibit “Sticks and Stones”. Kendra McKimmy, from Newaygo, Jo Hoersten from Fremont, and locally known Peter “the Potter” Johnson, will all be participating in this exhibit that brings bits of the great outdoors inside from June 4-30. The exhibit opens with a reception to meet the artists on June 4 from 5-7 p.m. Nuveen Center exhibits free and open to the public and gallery hours are Tuesday-Friday 12-5 p.m. Tuesday - Friday and Saturdays 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The Nuveen Center is located at 8697 Ferry Street in downtown Montague. For more information please call 231-894-2787. www.artscouncilofwhitelake.org/nuveen.
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Jul 06, 2010 |
Art Reception: Artist Andrew Jagniecki
Artist Andrew Jagniecki from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Book Nook & Java Shop, 8726 Ferry Street. Montague. For more information, call 231-894-5333. www.thebooknookjavashop.com
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Jul 08, 2010 |
Brown Bag Film: - American Visions: The History of American Art and Architecture
American Visions: The History of American Art and Architecture Series Part 5: Streamlines and Breadlines Robert Hughes, renowned art critic for Time magazine, guides viewers through 200 years of American culture, art, and history—from “primitive”. Colonial era portraits to more complex present day visions. Explore the luminous and sublime work of early American landscape artists. Then share the varied experiences of 19th-century America as they appear in the paintings of John Singer Sargent, Mary Cassatt, and Winslow Homer. Discover how modernism was introduced to Americans through the 1913 Armory Show, and muse over the creativity of American artists that blossomed during the 1920s, the Depression years, and the exciting, innovative periods following World War II. This eight-part series will continue through the summer. Running time for each part is approximately one hour. Thursdays at 12:15 p.m. Running time for each part is approximately one hour. Free admission. Bring your own lunch. Free coffee and cookies are provided. The movie is at the Muskegon Museum of Art, 296 W. Webster in Downtown Muskegon. For more information call 231-720-2570. www.muskegonartmuseum.org
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Jul 09, 2010 |
Art Walk
Lake Michigan Art Walk, is an art gallery on the move in downtown Muskegon --a new opportunity to view collectible art, commission a work of art and maybe watch an artist at work. Join local West Michigan Artists and help create a vibrant art presence in the growing downtown Muskegon area. Walk the Walk at the first event taking place at the Frauenthal Center for Performing Arts 425 W. Western Avenue. Exhibits will be shown from 1:00-8:00 p.m. Free admission. www.lakemichiganartwalk.com
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Jul 10, 2010 |
Author, Marge Beaver
Marge Beaver, Aerial Photographer: Above the Lighthouses, Above West Michigan, Above the North will speak at the Book Nook & Java Shop, 8726 Ferry Street. Montague at 4:00 p.m. For more information, call 231-894-5333. www.thebooknookjavashop.com
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Jul 10, 2010 |
Super Purple Saturday Free Family Fun Day
Second Saturdays of the month are made for fun at the Muskegon Museum of Art. Each Super Saturday features a different theme and free activities and admission. Underwritten by the Alcoa Foundation, supporting Howmet communities. Celebrate colors—especially Harold’s favorite, PURPLE—with an art activity, film, and gallery tour. 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Guided Scavenger Tour: Use your detective skills to find works of art in the galleries that have the color purple. 10:00 am & 1:00 pm Film Harold and the Purple Crayon Explore the world of color though the eyes of a 4-year-old boy named Harold. Harold is stuck on purple but soon finds through his adventures that there is magic in every color. 11:00 am – 2:00 pm Make and Take Draw your own unique design with purple crayon; then finish your creation with an artistic layering of colorful watercolors. The Muskegon Museum of Art is located at 296 W. Webster Ave in Downtown Muskegon. For more information call 231-720-2571. www.muskegonartmuseum.org
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Jul 15, 2010 |
Moon Over Montague
The downtown merchants in Montague have banded together to liven up the streets by staying open until 8:30 p.m. on the Third Thursday of every month. Enjoy refreshments, live music, free zumba classes, and artist demonstrations in downtown Montague! Visit all participating locations to win a gift basket filled with goodies and gift certificates from each vender! www.artscouncilofwhitelake.org
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Jul 17, 2010 |
Children’s Art for Children
Youth are invited to the Nuveen Center for a craft’s open house in which they can create artwork both for themselves, and for the Children’s Hospital. Participants will have the chance to use their own handmade stamp to design clay tiles, which will end up in a large mural designed by Cara O’Brien. They can also help work on a collage of the Montague/Whitehall area, create silly doctors and nurses using animal faces from magazines, and experience printmaking, along with other projects led my Missy Morrow. Nuveen will provide refreshments to thank participants for their efforts. The crafts open house is free and open to all area youth. The Nuveen Community Center for the Arts is located on 8697 Ferry Street, Montague. For information, 231- 894-ARTS (2787), email nuveen@artscouncilofwhitelake.org. www.artscouncilofwhitelake.org
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Jul 22, 2010 |
Brown Bag Film: - American Visions: The History of American Art and Architecture
American Visions: The History of American Art and Architecture Series Part 6: Streamlines and Breadlines Robert Hughes, renowned art critic for Time magazine, guides viewers through 200 years of American culture, art, and history—from “primitive” Colonial era portraits to more complex present day visions. Explore the luminous and sublime work of early American landscape artists. Then share the varied experiences of 19th-century America as they appear in the paintings of John Singer Sargent, Mary Cassatt, and Winslow Homer. Discover how modernism was introduced to Americans through the 1913 Armory Show, and muse over the creativity of American artists that blossomed during the 1920s, the Depression years, and the exciting, innovative periods following World War II. This eight-part series will continue through the summer. Running time for each part is approximately one hour. Thursdays at 12:15 p.m. Running time for each part is approximately one hour. Free admission. Bring your own lunch. Free coffee and cookies are provided. The movie is at the Muskegon Museum of Art, 296 W. Webster in Downtown Muskegon. For more information call 231-720-2570. www.muskegonartmuseum.org
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Jul 29, 2010 |
Community Photography Show at Nuveen Center
The Nuveen Community Center for the Arts is displaying the community's best photographs in the second annual community photography show. Youth, adults, and businesses photographs are all for sale for $15, including a black mat. Make sure to vote for your favorite photo to win the people's choice award!
The Nuveen Community Center for the Arts is located at 8697 Ferry Street, Montague. For more information, call (231) 894-ARTS (2787). www.artscouncilofwhitelake.org/nuveen.html
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| Jul 30, 2010 - |
Aug 01, 2010 |
Quilted Memories Annual Quilt Show
Show of over 100 quilts and quilt related items. Silent auction of donated quilt related items to benefit Tempting Tables. 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Free admission. Located at Quilted Memories Inc., 9919 Business US 31 in Montague. For information, 231-893-0096. www.quiltedmemoriesmi.com
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Aug 01, 2010 |
Clarice Cliff: In Her Own Time
Clarice Cliff was an English ceramic artist who worked in the industry from 1922-1963. Cliff's painted designs and modern forms were revolutionary for her time, and she enjoyed her own product lines throughout her lengthy career. Her designs boast vibrant color and a wide array of patterns and images, as well as unique and distinctly modernist forms. The Muskegon Museum of Art is presenting and array of works from one of the largest private collections of Cliff's ceramics. The exhibit is at the Muskegon Museum of Art located at 296 W. Webster Ave in Downtown Muskegon. For more information call 231-720-2570. www.muskegonartmuseum.org
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Aug 08, 2010 |
Art in the Barn
Come to enjoy a Caribbean theme party including a sumptuous buffet, live art demonstrations, live music and conversation with old and new friends. Tickets available in advance at the White River Gallery or the Arts Council of White Lake for $30. Tickets will be $35 at the door. The exhibit will be at the Schiller-Lindrup Barn, 5807 Lamos Road, Montague. For more information please call 231-893-2425. www.artscouncilofwhitelake.org
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Aug 08, 2010 |
A Collector's Gift: Works by Walter Shirlaw and J. Frank Currier
Selection of landscape, genre, still live, and portraiture works by 19th Century American artists Walter Shirlaw and Joseph Frank Currier from a collector’s gift of more than 80 works given to the Muskegon
Museum of Art The exhibit is at the Muskegon Museum of Art located at 296 W. Webster Ave in Downtown Muskegon. For more information call 231-720-2570. www.muskegonartmuseum.org
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Aug 14, 2010 |
Super Summer Saturday Free Family Fun Day
Second Saturdays of the month are made for fun at the Muskegon Museum of Art. Each Super Saturday features a different theme and free activities and admission. Underwritten by the Alcoa Foundation, supporting Howmet communities. 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Guided Scavenger Tour Sleuth the galleries to find works of art that remind you of summer. 10:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m. Film: Up (96 minutes.) Up, up and away! Hold on tight as you travel with Carl and Wilderness Explorer Russell as they embark on many wild adventures. The talking dog and exotic creatures make this film a summer treat! 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Make & Take Sand Paintings. Draw with glue and sand to make a sand painting. Use colored sand to make your design really pop! The Muskegon Museum of Art is located at 296 W. Webster Ave in Downtown Muskegon. For more information call 231-720-2571. www.muskegonartmuseum.org
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Aug 19, 2010 |
Moon Over Montague
The downtown merchants in Montague have banded together to liven up the streets by staying open until 8:30 p.m. on the Third Thursday of every month. Enjoy refreshments, live music, free zumba classes, and artist demonstrations in downtown Montague! Visit all participating locations to win a gift basket filled with goodies and gift certificates from each vender! www.artscouncilofwhitelake.org
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Aug 19, 2010 |
Brown Bag Film: - American Visions: The History of American Art and Architecture
American Visions: The History of American Art and Architecture Series Part 7: The Empire of Signs Robert Hughes, renowned art critic for Time magazine, guides viewers through 200 years of American culture, art, and history—from “primitive. Colonial era portraits to more complex present day visions. Running time approx. one hour. This eight-part series will continue through the summer. Running time for each part is approximately one hour. Thursdays at 12:15 p.m. Running time for each part is approximately one hour. Free admission. Bring your own lunch. Free coffee and cookies are provided. The movie is at the Muskegon Museum of Art, 296 W. Webster in Downtown Muskegon. For more information call 231-720-2570. www.muskegonartmuseum.org
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Aug 25, 2010 |
82nd Regional Exhibiton
The Muskegon Museum of Art continues to celebrate the art of West Michigan with its 82nd Regional Exhibition. This large, juried selection of paintings, glass, sculpture, prints, photography, fiber art, ceramics and more by west Michigan artists comprises the state's largest established regional exhibition. The 82nd Regional Exhibition is sponsored by the DTE Energy Foundation and Blue Lake Public Radio. The exhibit is at the Muskegon Museum of Art located at 296 W. Webster Ave in Downtown Muskegon. For more information call 231-720-2570. www.muskegonartmuseum.org
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Aug 26, 2010 |
Salon Thursday at Muskegon Museum of Art
Free event for artists & art lovers. Artists: Bring in samples of your latest work to display & discuss during the evening. Art lovers: See what area artists are up to these days. Snacks & beverages provided. Free admission. Donations gratefully accepted. The exhibit is at the Muskegon Museum of Art located at 296 W. Webster Ave in Downtown Muskegon. For more information call 231-720-2570. www.muskegonartmuseum.org
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Aug 26, 2010 |
Brown Bag Film: - American Visions: The History of American Art and Architecture
American Visions: The History of American Art and Architecture Series Part 8: The Age of Anxiety. Robert Hughes, renowned art critic for Time magazine, guides viewers through 200 years of American culture, art, and history—from “primitive. Colonial era portraits to more complex present day visions. Running time approx. one hour. This eight-part series will continue through the summer. Running time for each part is approximately one hour. Thursdays at 12:15 p.m. Running time for each part is approximately one hour. Free admission. Bring your own lunch. Free coffee and cookies are provided. The movie is at the Muskegon Museum of Art, 296 W. Webster in Downtown Muskegon. For more information call 231-720-2570. www.muskegonartmuseum.org
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Aug 28, 2010 |
The Lake Michigan Art Walk
The Lake Michigan Art Walk, is an art gallery on the move in downtown Muskegon. It is a new opportunity to view collectible art, commission a work of art and maybe watch an artist at work This free event will be held at the Frauenthal Center for the Performing Arts (425 W. Western Avenue). The event will be open from 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. both days. Local downtown businesses will also be hosting some of the artwork at their locations. These businesses include The Red Lotus Gallery, Jilly's, Art Cats Gallery, Sun, Wind and Rain and the Muskegon Museum of Art. Please call 231-571-0831 for more information. www.lakemichiganartwalk.com
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Aug 28, 2010 |
Opening of The Red Lotus Gallery
An eclectic gathering of artwork of all types displayed in a relaxing atmosphere. 825 W. Western Avenue
Across from the YMCA. Opening is from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. For information, 231-206-0426 www.muskegonca.com
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Sep 15, 2010 |
46th Annual MCC Student Art Exhibition
Top work in varied media from art and graphic design classes with case place awards and the President's Purchase Prizes for the MCC art collection. Exhibits shown at the Overbrook Art Gallery located at the Muskegon Community College Campus, 221 W. Quarterline Road. Gallery hours 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. For more information call 231-777-0324. www.muskegoncc.edu
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Sep 16, 2010 |
Moon Over Montague
The downtown merchants in Montague have banded together to liven up the streets by staying open until 8:30 p.m. on the Third Thursday of every month. Enjoy refreshments, live music, free zumba classes, and artist demonstrations in downtown Montague! Visit all participating locations to win a gift basket filled with goodies and gift certificates from each vender! www.artscouncilofwhitelake.org
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Oct 06, 2010 |
The Legacy of Friends of Art
Join Friends of Art for refreshments in the MMA’s Bettye Clark Cannon Gallery. Afterward, FOA member Fran Fisher will discuss the MMA’s fall exhibition, In Appreciation: The Legacy of Friends of Art and highlight some of the significant gifts given by Friends of Art from the early 1920s to the present day. Free and open to the public. 10:00 am Guest Reception; 10:30 am Lecture by Fran F. Fisher. The Muskegon Museum of Art is located at 296 W. Webster Ave in Downtown Muskegon. For more information call 231-720-2571. www.muskegonartmuseum.org
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Oct 07, 2010 |
The Art of Journaling Lecture
Lecture by Helen Kleczynski. One often thinks of journaling as based on the written word. However, during this lecture, artist Helen Kleczynski will explain how she approaches different natural and urban environments to create a visual diary of her experiences. Learn how she selects a subject, composes the pages, and captures the essence of her subject. This presentation will provide information that will be useful to participants attending the artist’s journaling workshops, or who would like to know what kind of supplies they might find useful for their own outings. Free and open to the public. Reservations are not required. Lecture begins at 6:30 p.m. The Muskegon Museum of Art is located at 296 W. Webster Ave in Downtown Muskegon. For more information call 231-720-2571. www.muskegonartmuseum.org
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Oct 07, 2010 |
Annual MMA Volunteer Salute & Members Recognition
Annual MMA Volunteer Salute & Members Reception 5:00–6:00 pm. Appreciation Happy Hour 6:00 pm Volunteer Awards 6:30 pm Special Presentation: The Art of Journaling Join us for hors d’oeuvres and drinks, then stay to recognize the terrific corps of MMA volunteers at this annual event. After the awards ceremony, artist Helen Kleczynski serves up creative inspiration with her special presentation (see below). The Muskegon Museum of Art is located at 296 W. Webster Ave in Downtown Muskegon. For more information call 231-720-2571. www.muskegonartmuseum.org
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Oct 09, 2010 |
The Art of Journaling Workshop
Work shop by Helen Kleczynski. Learn how to create a sketchbook journal of your travels, whether you are going to an exotic location or just down the street. During each morning and afternoon session, watch a demonstration and create your own sketch with guidance from the instructor. You are welcome to work in whatever medium you feel comfortable with, but the demonstrations will be done in watercolor. This class will help you improve your drawing and observation skills to capture the essence of place. Students may find prior drawing and/or painting experience helpful, but everyone is welcome. One-hour lunch is on your own. (Two workshop sessions available, 9:00 am – 4:30 pm either day) $60/per day, MMA member; $65/per day, non-member. To register: Call 231.720.2571 by October 1. The Muskegon Museum of Art is located at 296 W. Webster Ave in Downtown Muskegon. For more information call 231-720-2571. www.muskegonartmuseum.org
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Oct 09, 2010 |
Wild Things Super Saturday Free Family Fun Day
Second Saturdays of the month are made for fun at the Muskegon Museum of Art. Each Super Saturday features a different theme and free activities and admission. Underwritten by the Alcoa Foundation, supporting Howmet communities. Watch out! Things will get wild and crazy on this Super Saturday. Enjoy Where the Wild Things Are on the MMA’s big screen, create your own Wild Things mask, and discover wild art as you tour Detour Art. Free admission and activities. 10:00 am & 1:00 pm Film, Where the Wild Things Are and Other Maurice Sendak Stories, (35 mins.) Watch the stories of Maurice Sendak come to life on screen. 10:00 am–1:00 pm Guided Exhibition Tour - Wild things abound in Detour Art. Discover them with a Museum docent. 11:00 am–2:00 pm Make & Take - Become a wild thing as we make special Wild Thing masks. Then, scare all your friends and family with your new look! The Muskegon Museum of Art is located at 296 W. Webster Ave in Downtown Muskegon. For more information call 231-720-2571. www.muskegonartmuseum.org
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Oct 14, 2010 |
Brown Bag Film: Takin' It to the Lakes "Rare Visions and Roadside Revelations"
This film series is part of a “Rare Visions and Roadside Revelations” program produced by Kansas City Public Television/Public Broadcast System. (Episodes 1 & 2, run time 60 minutes) It takes viewers all over the U.S. to explore outsider art. The episodes highlighted for our fall Brown Bags explore the art created by artists in the Great Lake states, which gives great insight into the artistic, social, and cultural expression that is displayed in Detour Art. The movie is free and begins at 12:15 p.m.. Complimentary coffee and cookies will be provided, bring your lunch and enjoy the movie. The movie is at the Muskegon Museum of Art, 296 W. Webster in Downtown Muskegon. For more information call 231-720-2570. www.muskegonartmuseum.org
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Oct 28, 2010 |
Brown Bag Film: Takin' It to the Lakes "Rare Visions and Roadside Revelations"
This film series is part of a “Rare Visions and Roadside Revelations” program produced by Kansas City Public Television/Public Broadcast System. (Episodes 3 & 4, run time 60 minutes) It takes viewers all over the U.S. to explore outsider art. The episodes highlighted for our fall Brown Bags explore the art created by artists in the Great Lake states, which gives great insight into the artistic, social, and cultural expression that is displayed in Detour Art. The movie is free and begins at 12:15 p.m.. Complimentary coffee and cookies will be provided, bring your lunch and enjoy the movie. The movie is at the Muskegon Museum of Art, 296 W. Webster in Downtown Muskegon. For more information call 231-720-2570. www.muskegonartmuseum.org
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Oct 31, 2010 |
Overbrook Art Gallery: Valerie Mann, Self Awareness
Reception will be held October 20, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m., with Lecture at 7:00 p.m. Gallery Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Overbrook Art Gallery is located at Muskegon Community College, 221 S. Quarterline Road. For more information, 231-777-0324. www.muskegoncc.edu/pages/420.asp
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Oct 31, 2010 |
Remembering Newaygo County: The Symbolist Painting of Annabel Livermore
A seminal exhibition of paintings by El Paso, Texas-based artist Annabel Livermore, who spent her formative years in West Michigan. Comprised of 20 works whose visionary subjects arise from the artist’s “embellished
memories” of the western region of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula and the reverence she feels for the places and people surrounding Pickerel Lake, located between the cities of Fremont and Newaygo. Annabel Livermore is the alter ego of artist Jim Magee. Annabel, conceived as a retired librarian from Newaygo County who took up painting later in life. The exhibit is at the Muskegon Museum of Art located at 296 W. Webster Ave in Downtown Muskegon. Summer Hours: Tuesday/Thursday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Wednesday/Friday/Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Sunday, 12 Noon to 4:30 p.m.; Closed on Mondays. Admission is $5.00 (Free on Thursdays) Free admission for MMA members and students 17 years and under with Student ID. For more information call 231-720-2570. www.muskegonartmuseum.org
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Nov 07, 2010 |
Detour Art
Outsider, Folk Art, and Visionary Environments Coast to Coast Over 90 works by visionaries, untrained artists, and folk creators found along the back roads of America, from the collection of Kelly Ludwig. The exhibition honors the creative spirit of artists working outside of the mainstream art world and sometimes well off the beaten paths, and is an informative introduction to contemporary American folk art. includes the art of Thornton Dial, Mose Tolliver, Howard Finster, Minnie Adkins, and James Harold Jennings. Also showcased are photographs of folk art environments such as S.P. Dinsmoor’s “The Garden of Eden,” Leonard Knight’s “Salvation Mountain,” and Simon Rodia’s “Watts Tower” in Los Angeles. Museum admission is $5 (free admission on Thursday.) The Muskegon Museum of Art is located at 296 W. Webster in Downtown Muskegon. For more information call 231-720-2570. www.muskegonartmuseum.org
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Nov 07, 2010 |
Shout Freedom!
Photo League Selections from the Columbus Museum of Art Gritty, documentary images of urban life photographed by members of the New York Photo League, a group formed in 1938 whose membership was comprised of early pioneers in the documentary photography field. Novice and professional photographers alike used their camera lens to artistically capture a defining moment in our nation’s history as well as make statements on the social and economic climate of the era. The Photo League was one of the most influential photography movements of the 20th century but was surrounded in controversy and conjecture. It is also paradoxically one of the least known contributors in the history of photography. This exhibition will act as an educational piece for students and community members who are not familiar with its historical significance and the role it plays in contemporary documentary photography. The Muskegon Museum of Art is located at 296 W. Webster in Downtown Muskegon. For more information call 231-720-2570. www.muskegonartmuseum.org
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Nov 11, 2010 |
Brown Bag Film: Takin' It to the Lakes "Rare Visions and Roadside Revelations"
This film series is part of a “Rare Visions and Roadside Revelations” program produced by Kansas City Public Television/Public Broadcast System. (Episodes 5 & 6, run time 60 minutes) It takes viewers all over the U.S. to explore outsider art. The episodes highlighted for our fall Brown Bags explore the art created by artists in the Great Lake states, which gives great insight into the artistic, social, and cultural expression that is displayed in Detour Art. The movie is free and begins at 12:15 p.m.. Complimentary coffee and cookies will be provided, bring your lunch and enjoy the movie. The movie is at the Muskegon Museum of Art, 296 W. Webster in Downtown Muskegon. For more information call 231-720-2570. www.muskegonartmuseum.org
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Nov 28, 2010 |
Festival of Trees
This fundraiser for the Muskegon Museum of Art features a large display of themed holiday trees, sponsored by area businesses and individuals. The professionally decorated trees, along with many other items of holiday décor and gift items, can be purchased through silent auction. Holiday films, Teddy Bear Breakfast and much more. The Muskegon Museum of Art is located at 296 W Webster Ave in downtown Muskegon. For more information call 231-720-2570. www.muskegonartmuseum.org
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Dec 04, 2010 |
Holidays in Lakeside
Santa, carriage rides, carolers, merchant specials, community bake sale, holiday film and an abundance of holiday cheer. This vent is sponsored by the Lakeside Business Association. For more information call 231-755-7606. www.lakesidedistrict.com
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Dec 17, 2010 |
Overbrook Art Gallery: Tim Norris, Fire Paintings, Carbon Drawings & Earthworked Models
Gallery Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Overbrook Art Gallery is located at Muskegon Community College, 221 S. Quarterline Road. For more information, 231-777-0324. www.muskegoncc.edu/pages/420.asp
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Jan 16, 2011 |
The Enduring Gifts of Martin A. Ryerson
As the MMA moves ever closer to its Centennial, special attention will be focused on great Museum advocates, sharing donated artworks and personal histories with the public that have shaped the past, present, and future of this institution and community. The year 1932 marked the 20th anniversary of the Hackley Art Gallery (now the MMA). In March of that year, director Frank Atwood Almy contacted Chicago art collector and Grand Rapids native, Martin A. Ryerson, Jr., whose family was prominent in the lumber era here, and encouraged him to donate a work of art to the Museum. As a result, Ryerson gifted six major European and American paintings to the MMA before he died in the fall of 1932, including works by French Impressionists including Alfred Sisley, Armand Guillaumin, and Paul Signac; representing “a field entirely untouched” in the collection, Almy noted. The Ryerson estate gifted eight additional pictures in 1938, providing an enduring and significant body of work. Museum admission is $5 (free admission on Thursday.) The Muskegon Museum of Art is located at 296 W. Webster in Downtown Muskegon. For more information call 231-720-2570. www.muskegonartmuseum.org
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Jan 23, 2011 |
Splendid Threads, Secret Messages: The Language of Japanese Kimonos
This exceptional group of kimonos has been drawn from a private Michigan collection to introduce visitors to the kimono as a work of art and as an instrument of traditional Japanese craft, culture, and personal adornment. The dazzling effects of color and ornamentation will be especially appealing during the winter holiday season, and the exhibition will draw much attention during the MMA’s annual Festival of Trees. Museum admission is $5 (free admission on Thursday.) The Muskegon Museum of Art is located at 296 W. Webster in Downtown Muskegon. For more information call 231-720-2570. www.muskegonartmuseum.org
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Feb 03, 2011 |
Post Card Salon
Up to 1,000 small scale original artworks by artists in the region will be on display, then available for purchase, at low cost, during the annual Postcard Salon Sale on February 3. Museum admission is $5 (free admission on Thursday.) The Muskegon Museum of Art is located at 296 W. Webster in Downtown Muskegon. For more information call 231-720-2570. www.muskegonartmuseum.org
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Mar 13, 2011 |
We are the Ship: The Story of Negro League Baseball
Original paintings by award winning artist and author Kadir Nelson, who spent seven years researching, writing, and creating the handsome paintings included in the brilliantly illustrated book, WE ARE THE SHIP:
The Story of Negro League Baseball. This exhibition is the story of Negro Leagues—the story of gifted athletes and determined owners; of racial discrimination and international sportsmanship; of fortunes won and lost; of triumphs and defeats on and off the field and is a perfect mirror for the social and political history of black America in the first half of the twentieth century. But most of all, the story of the Negro Leagues is about hundreds of unsung heroes who overcame segregation, hatred, terrible conditions, and low pay to do the one thing they loved more than anything else in the world: play ball. Underwritten by the Verizon Foundation. Museum admission is $5 (free admission on Thursday.) The Muskegon Museum of Art is located at 296 W. Webster in Downtown Muskegon. For more information call 231-720-2570. www.muskegonartmuseum.org
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May 01, 2011 |
Jest for Fun: Playful Works from the Permanent Collection
A selection of two- and three-dimensional artworks that are playful, boldly and vividly colored, illustrative, or just bring a smile to the viewer’s face, reminding us that art does not have to always be serious to be important. The range of topics and ideas that inspired the artists in this show is very broad, ranging from story illustration to explorations of craft and technical expertise. Museum admission is $5 (free admission on Thursday.) The Muskegon Museum of Art is located at 296 W. Webster in Downtown Muskegon. For more information call 231-720-2570. www.muskegonartmuseum.org
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Jul 31, 2011 |
Flippers, Buzzers and Bells: Pinball Machines from a Michigan Collector
Countless collectors worldwide, West Michigan included, enthusiastically treasure pinball machines. Flippers, Buzzers, and Bells, organized by MMA staff, will exhibit as many as ten machines, primarily from the 1980s and 1990s. They have been selected (with an eye to art museum aesthetics) for their design savvy, sound quality, and cultural significance. But it’s not all hands-off! This MMA show will identify the Museum as a major center of summer fun in Muskegon. Through the collector’s generosity, two of the machines will be available for play during regular MMA hours, so come on in and show us your pinball wizardry! Underwritten by AGS. Museum admission is $5 (free admission on Thursday.) The Muskegon Museum of Art is located at 296 W. Webster in Downtown Muskegon. For more information call 231-720-2570. www.muskegonartmuseum.org
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