Flint Institute of Arts fia magazineSEPT–OCT 2017 1 2 FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Website flintarts.org For a Better Genesee County… Mailing Address 1120 E. Kearsley St. contents Flint, MI 48503 In case you haven’t heard, the most directly involved with the citizens group, significant event since the Flint Institute our respective boards and staff are Telephone 810.234.1695 from the executive director 2 of Arts moved to the Cultural Center wholeheartedly behind this effort and Fax 810.234.1692 in 1958 is about to occur­—and I’m encourage you to do all you can to help exhibitions 3–6 Office Hours Mon–Fri, 9a–5p not talking about the new spectacular the group over the next 10 months. Contemporary Craft wing and Glass Flint has received bad press for far Gallery Hours Mon–Fri, 12p–5p videos 7 Sat, 10a–5p; Sun, 1p–5p Making studio scheduled to open in too long, so it is thrilling to see attention Closed on major holidays April 2018—this event impacts the entire given to the importance of the Cultural acquisitions 7–8 Theater Hours Fri & Sat, 7:30p; Sun, 2p Cultural Center! Center’s significant contribution to the featured acquisition 9 Over the years, the FIA has expanded Museum Shop 810.234.1695 its exhibitions, classroom offerings, and Mon–Sat, 10a–5p calendar 10 Sun, 1p–5p special programs, which in turn has led to serving a larger, more diverse, films 11–12 Art School Gallery 810.234.1695 Mon–Sat, 10a–5p community. With that and the services Sun, 1p–5p of the other cultural institutions in mind, news & programs 13–24 The Palette 810.249.0593 a community group, Citizens for a art school 25–26 Mon–Fri, 9a–5p Better Genesee County, recently formed Sat, 10a–5p; Sun, 1p–5p an independent ballot committee to education 27–30 The Museum Shop, Art work on ways to ensure the continuing School Gallery, and The operations of the community’s treasured membership 31–35 Palette Café are open late arts and cultural institutions. Its objective for select special events. contributions 36–38 is to secure funds that will ensure County’s prosperity and reputation. Admission FIA members...... FREE financial sustainability for Cultural We are thankful to see this initiative founders society 39–40 Adults...... $7.00 Center institutions through a proposed promote­—and seek to sustain—the great 12 & under...... FREE countywide millage in August of 2018. things we have to offer everyone in the Students w/ ID...... $5.00 museum shop 41 Senior citizens 62+..... $5.00 Following millage approval, the community. cultural institutions will provide all I know of no other city the size of Genesee County residents free general Flint that has the depth of offerings the admission to the Sloan Museum and the Cultural Center does, and we applaud FIA, and discounts on select shows and the committee’s efforts to get us on the programs at the Longway Planetarium; ballot. Naturally, we will do all we can the Whiting Auditorium; the Capitol to support this effort, and I hope I can Theatre; the Flint Youth Theatre; The count on your vote. cover image School of Performing Arts and the Flint If you would like additional From the exhibition Size Matters: Big and Small Works from the FIA Institute of Music. We did the math, and information, please contact Randall Collection the per household cost of the millage is Thompson at Citizens for a Better Paul Jenkins American, 1923–2012 far less than the total benefits a family Genesee County via BetterGenesee.com. Phenomena Forking Paths (detail), 1967–68 would receive. Sign up and get involved. Your help is Acrylic on canvas This funding would be historic, as wanted and needed. 113 7/8 x 60 inches Museum purchase, 1969.45 Cultural Center organizations have © Estate of Paul Jenkins 2017/licensed by ADAGP. never before received operating support John B. Henry from the City or the County. Although Executive Director none of the cultural organizations are EXHIBITIONS 3 4 EXHIBITIONS

Size Matters Sophie Matisse American, b. 1965 Guernica, 2003 Big & Small Works from the FIA Collection Acrylic on canvas Members Preview 102 x 232 1/2 inches 9.16.17 – 12.30.17 Museum purchase with funds donated by Size Matters Mr. William S. White, 2006.119 Hodge Galleries © 2017 Sophie Matisse / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York Friday 9.15.17 6p on view FIA Theater Guest Lecturer Michael Farrell

If a painting is big and fills your vision, how does that affect you? Is it overwhelming or immersive? If it’s small and it draws you in to look closer, what does that do? Does it make you feel larger or is it slightly off-putting? In his lecture, Professor Michael Farrell will discuss the issue of scale and how artists utilize the largeness or smallness of a work of art. Professor Farrell believes that there is a profound difference between looking and seeing. Since 1968, he has been a professor of art history and founder Size Matters: Big and Small Works from the FIA Collection features of the Honors Art History Program at objects of both gigantic and diminutive size. Throughout history, artists the University of Windsor, Ontario, have often utilized the element of size (or scale) when determining the Canada. He has also taught for Central context of their work. The objects in this exhibition date from the late Michigan University and the College 18th century to the 21st century. for Creative Studies, and has served As we often consider the size of an object relative to our own as adjunct education curator at the bodies, objects that are much larger than us have a different impact Detroit Institute of Arts and the Detroit than those that are miniscule. While a large work may envelop our field Historical Museum. He has lectured at of vision, a small work requires us to look more closely. Scale also the Chatham Cultural Center, Chatham, affects the approach of art-making—a large painting requires ample Ontario; the Art Gallery of Windsor; the studio space whereas a small painting may be portable. Scale can Philbrook Museum, Tulsa, Oklahoma; also reflect the varying purposes in which works of art were meant to both the Birmingham and Montgomery serve, a large artwork may make a bold statement whereas its smaller Museums of Art in Alabama; the counterpart may present a subtler message. Museum of Fine Arts Boston and the From oversized paintings by Sophie Matisse and Ray Parker to Staten Island Institute of Arts, among small works by Sir Henry Raeburn and David Eichenberg, the artwork others. Professor Farrell has conducted in Size Matters: Big and Small Works from the FIA Collection will tours of Europe and the United States David Eichenberg consider the importance of size in the experience of art. American, b. 1972 since 1974. He has also lectured for the Aimee, 2011 Radisson Diamond University of the Sea. Oil on panel 7 x 6 1/4 inches Museum purchase, 2013.3 EXHIBITIONS on view this prolific printmaker. William Stolpin presents themany passionsof far reaches ofspace,TheEccentricVision of share hisinterest. From medievalcastlestothe to me,”hesays,withhopethat othersmay and space.“Imakeimagesthat are interesting architecture, landscape,fantasy, abstraction, work revolves around several themes,including technique butinsubjectmatter aswell.His etchings, aquatints,andserigraphs. print mediums,includingwoodcuts,linocuts, the word “eccentric.”Heworksinmultiple sum uphisworkasaprintmaker, heused the pastdecade.Whenaskedhowhewould the FIAArtSchoolfor printmaking classesat has beenteaching and relief printersand known lithographers with internationally seriously. Hestudied explore printmakingmore helped himdecideto and fifteencolors,which seven different blocks year, hemade acard with junior highschool.One cards whenhewasin linoleum blockChristmas years. Hebeganmaking making printsforover50 retired engineer, hasbeen Holly, Michigan,Stolpin,a living andprintingin most) Stolpin.Currently Bill (ashe’s knownto distinguished career of prints from thelongand William Stolpinwillfeature The EccentricVision of Graphics Gallery 9.16.17 –1.7.18 of WilliamStolpin The EccentricVision Stolpin’s artworkisnotjustvariedinits

is sponsored by Graphics Gallery Promised giftoftheartist 26 x20inches Screenprint onpaper William Stolpin,2004 American, b.1942 William Stolpin 5 breadth ofSwidler’s collection. the versatilityofthisartform and the Sidney SwidlerCollectionillustrate Art ofContainment:Vessels from the theobjectsinThe or uniquelymodern, Whether theyare traditionallyinspired or socialimplicationsofthevessel. or potwhileothersconsiderthecultural straightforward functionalityofabowl vessel form.Someconsiderthe working predominantly withthe encompasses piecesbyceramicists The SwidlerCollectionofceramics gifted over100objectstotheFIA. andin2017hehas California, Crocker ArtMuseuminSacramento, pieces ofcontemporaryclaytothe beyond. ceramicists from theUnitedStates and discovered theworkofhundreds of ceramics conventionswhere he visited studiosandattendednational he couldhavewiththelivingartist.He work wasenrichedbytheinteraction intent. Hispreference forcontemporary selection, craftsmanship,andartistic elements ofform,texture, glaze architect honedhiseyefor theessential objects. Hisbackground asamodern that time,hehascollectedover1,000 contemporary ceramicsand,since In 1984,Swidlerbegancollecting he gotfrom theobjectsthemselves. the maincatalystwasexcitement of motivations,butforSidneySwidler Collecting artofteninvolvesanumber Ann K.Walch-Chan Gallery 9.16.17 –1.7.18 Vessels from theSidneySwidlerCollection The ArtofContainment 6

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Promised giftofSidneySwidler 9 1/4x5inches Wheel thrown andhandcarvedstoneware Carved SculpturalVessel, 2012 American, b.1968 Judi Tavill EXHIBITIONS

VIDEOS 7 8 COLLECTIONS fleckenstein acquisitions Matthew Metz Carey Maxon Artist Unknown video gallery American, born 1961 American, born 1978 Portrait of a Young Female, n.d. Untitled, n.d. Sioux Falls, 2008 Hand painted porcelain plaque Ceramic Lithograph on paper 3 3/8 × 2 5/8 inches 14 × 14 × 2 inches 26 × 36 inches Museum purchase with funds from the 9.16.17 – 10.31.17 Gift of Lynn and John Vinkemulder, Gift of John and Natalie Zanatta, Jill Ford Murray Irrevocable Trust in 2016.148 2016.152 memory of her parents, Carlotta Espy Ford and George Ross Ford, Jr., and The Border, The Ship Carey Maxon her grandparents, Grace Miller Ford American, born 1978 and George Ross Ford, 2017.55 Alex Hubbard. “The Border, The Ship,” 2011. Courtesy of Black, 2008 the artist and Electronic Arts Intermix (EAI), New York. Lithograph on paper Artist Unknown 27 × 36 inches Portrait of a Young Officer, n.d. Gift of John and Natalie Zanatta, Ullrich hand painted porcelain plaque 2016.153 3 5/8 × 3 5/8 inches Museum purchase with funds from the William Orling Jill Ford Murray Irrevocable Trust in American memory of her parents, Carlotta Espy Michigan Ave Towards St. John St., Ford and George Ross Ford, Jr., and 1974 her grandparents, Grace Miller Ford Oil on panel and George Ross Ford, 2017.56 16 × 20 inches Gift of Elizabeth B. Bishop, 2016.154 Bill Rauhauser American, 1918–2017 Karsten Creightney William Orling Melon, 1993 American, born 1976 American Gelatin silver print Quince II, 2010 1109 Maple, 1974 7 3/8 × 7 3/8 inches Color monotype with chine collé on Oil on panel Gift of Dr. Seymour and Barbara K. paper 16 × 20 inches Adelson, 2017.57 15 3/4 × 19 3/4 inches Gift of Elizabeth B. Bishop, 2016.155 Gift of John and Natalie Zanatta, 2016.149 Ansel Adams American, 1902–1984 Renée Stout Sand Dunes, Sunrise, Death Valley, American, born 1958 National Monument, California, Erzulie, 2002 printed 1971 Vanessa German Monotype in red with sequine Gelatin silver print American, born 1977 attachments on paper 19 5/8 × 15 3/4 inches No Water Cleanser, 2016 30 × 22 inches Gift of Dr. Seymour and Barbara K. Mixed-media assemblage Gift of John and Natalie Zanatta, Adelson, 2017.1 75 × 32 × 20 inches 2016.150 Museum purchase with funds from Albert G. Richards the Collection Endowment, and gift of Renée Stout American, 1917–2008 Justice and Mrs. G. Mennen Williams, Alex Hubbard’s videos involve carefully American, born 1958 Tulip with Bud Tulipa Cultivar, 1990 by exchange, gift of Mr. Harold Frank, choreographed and dynamically composed Recurring Damballah Dream, Radiograph by exchange, 2017.53 1999 14 × 11 inches experimentation with objects, paint, and Lithograph on paper Gift of Dr. Seymour and Barbara K. Michael Chelich deconstruction. The Border, The Ship seam- 30 × 22 inches Adelson, 2017.2 American, born 1963 Gift of John and Natalie Zanatta, Portrait, 1994 lessly blends layers of activity in a reality- 2016.151 Bohemian Oil on canvas defying vision. It is a moving collage of sorts, Red, White & Blue concentric 13 1/2 × 12 1/2 inches millefiori, ca. 1900 Museum purchase with funds from the showing various disjointed objects interacting Glass Collection Endowment, 2017.54 in front of a white backdrop. Avoiding a single 1 3/4 × 2 1/4 inches diameter Gift of Stewart Ruple and Elsie Ruple point of focus, Hubbard constructs his videos Reilly, 2017.3 in layers where movement is multi-directional, Jerry Taliaferro time is non-linear, and narrative is convoluted. American, born 1953 Women of a New Tribe (49 photographs), 2016 Digital prints Dimensions vary, framed to 50 x 40 inches each Museum purchase, 2017.4 – .52 COLLECTIONS 9 calendar 8 FR 7:30p FOMA Film: The Lovers featured acquisition 9 SA 7:30p FOMA Film: The Lovers 10 SU 2:00p FOMA Film: The Lovers Ansel Adams 15 FR 6:00p Members Preview: Size Matters 7:30p FOMA Film: Paris Can Wait American artist Ansel Adams, 16 SA 10:00a Exhibition Openings: Size Matters, The Eccentric Vision of one of the best-known William Stolpin, and The Art of Containment photographers in the world, 7:30p FOMA Film: Paris Can Wait shot this image in 1948 in 17 SU 2:00p FOMA Film: Paris Can Wait Death Valley National Park, 20 WE 12:15p Art à la Carte: La Belle Epoque (1890–1914) which straddles the border of 21 TH 7:30p Cinema on Cinema Film: Dawson City: Frozen Time California and Nevada. Adams’s 22 FR 7:30p FOMA Film: Maudie black-and-white photographs SEPTEMBER 23 SA 1:00p Youth Membership Activity: Here Comes the Sun of the American West are 4:00p Cinema on Cinema Film: Dawson City: Frozen Time now iconic, and during his 6:00p Beer Tasting Event: Art on Tap 7:30p FOMA Film: Maudie lifetime, he used these works 24 SU 2:00p FOMA Film: Maudie to promote conservation and 4:00p Cinema on Cinema Film: Dawson City: Frozen Time awareness of wilderness areas. 27 WE 12:15p Art à la Carte: Elbert Hubbard: Rebel of the Arts & Crafts Born in 1902 in San Movement Francisco, California, he 29 FR 7:30p FOMA Film: A Quiet Passion began experimenting with 30 SA 7:30p FOMA Film: A Quiet Passion photography after a trip to Yosemite National Park in 1916. His love for photographing the outdoors and passion for 1 SU 2:00p FOMA Film: A Quiet Passion the environment continued 4 WE 12:15p Art à la Carte: In a Brilliant Light: Van Gogh in Arles throughout his lifetime. 1:30p Book Discussion Part I: Stealing Mona Lisa In his autobiography, 6 FR 11:00a Family Program: Preschool Playdate, Fall Fun published shortly before 7:30p FOMA Film: I, Daniel Blake his death in 1984, Adams 7 SA 7:30p FOMA Film: I, Daniel Blake Ansel Adams described the circumstances surrounding this American 1902–1984 8 SU 2:00p FOMA Film: I, Daniel Blake photograph, which is the first work by this artist to enter Sand Dunes, Sunrise, Death Valley, 10 TU 6:00p Thompson Lecture: The World Wishes to be Deceived National Monument, California, the FIA collection: printed 1971 11 WE 12:15p Art à la Carte: In the Footsteps of Van Gogh

“I remember many sunrises in Death Valley, especially Gelatin silver print OCTOBER 13 FR 11:00a Family Program: Art Explorers: Creating Colors 19 5/8 x 15 3/4 inches 7:30p FOMA Film: Manifesto one near Stovepipe Wells in 1948. After sleeping on Gift of Dr. Seymour and Barbara K. the camera platform atop my car, I woke before dawn, Adelson, 2017.1 14 SA 7:30p FOMA Film: Manifesto © The Ansel Adams Publishing 15 SU 2:00p FOMA Film: Manifesto made some coffee and stoked my stomach with beans Rights Trust reheated from last night’s supper. I then perched my 2:00p Family Program: Baby Tour camera and tripod across my shoulders and plodded 18 WE 12:15p Art à la Carte: Secrets of the Dead: Van Gogh’s Ear heavily through the shifting sand dunes, attempting 1:30p Book Discussion Part II: Stealing Mona Lisa to find just the right light upon just the right dune. The 20 FR 7:30p FOMA Film: My Cousin Rachel sun floated above the margins of the Funeral Range, 21 SA 7:30p FOMA Film: My Cousin Rachel 22 SU 2:00p FOMA Film: My Cousin Rachel promising a very hot day. Just then, almost magically, 25 WE 12:15p Art à la Carte: The Buried Mirror I saw an image become substance: the light of sunrise 6:00p Sheppy Dog Lecture: The Fiery & the Fallen III traced a perfect line down a dune that alternately 26 TH 7:30p Cinema on Cinema Film: My Journey Through French Cinema glowed with the light and receded in the shadow. The 27 FR 7:30p FOMA Film: Colossal result is Sand Dunes, Sunrise, Death Valley National 28 SA 11:00a Family Activity: Halloween Happenings Monument.” 4:00p Cinema on Cinema Film: My Journey Through French Cinema 7:30p FOMA Film: Colossal 29 SU 2:00p FOMA Film: Colossal 4:00p Cinema on Cinema Film: My Journey Through French Cinema FILMS 11 12 FILMS foma films Screenings Fri & Sat @ 7:30p, Sun @ 2p Admission $5 members $6 non-members $4 FOMA members Film titles are subject September 15, 16, 17 September 29, 30 & October 13, 14, 15 October 20, 21, 22 October 27, 28, 29 to change. Paris Can Wait October 1 Manifesto My Cousin Colossal (U.S., 2017) Directed by Eleanor A Quiet Passion (Germany/Australia, 2017) (U.S./Canada/Spain, 2017) Coppola, 92 min., rated PG Directed by Julian Rosefeldt, Rachel Directed by Nacho Vigalondo, Films are supported by (U.K./Belgium, 2017) Directed by 95 min., not rated (U.K./U.S., 2017) Directed by 109 min., rated R Diane Lane and Alec Terence Davies, 125 min., rated Roger Michell, 106 min., rated PG-13 Two-time Oscar winner In a dark comedy with Baldwin head the cast of PG-13 Cate Blanchett showcases science-fiction themes, a romantic comedy-drama From the director of Daphne du Maurier’s her formidable acting Anne Hathaway stars as in which the wife of a last season’s FOMA novel comes to life as an Preview sponsor range in a baker’s dozen a New York party girl who successful movie producer series entry Summer Englishman plots revenge set of striking vignettes realizes she is connected takes a car trip from the Song comes the story against his late cousin’s that weave together his- to reports about a giant South of France to Paris of American poet Emily mysterious wife (Rachel tory’s most impassioned creature wreaking havoc with a charming, roguish Dickinson, from her days Weisz) when he comes to Additional sponsors artistic statements. The in Korea. Jason Sudeikis business associate of her as a young schoolgirl, believe her responsible film, writes Rolling Stone, co-stars. “For… [the] wild husband. This was the to her later years as a for her husband’s death. “becomes a tribute to the wavelength, the rewards first feature directed by reclusive, unrecognized “Moody” and “mind-bend- actor—and to the process are innumerable,” opines Eleanor Coppola, wife of artist. Cynthia Nixon, ing,” praises L.A. Weekly. Francis Ford Coppola. Jennifer Ehle, and Keith of acting itself.” Toronto’s Globe and Mail. Carradine lead the cast. September 22, 23, 24 September 8, 9, 10 October 6, 7, 8 Maudie cinema on September 21, 23, 24 October 26, 28, 29 The Lovers (Ireland/Canada, 2017) Directed I, Daniel Blake (U.S., 2017) Directed by Azazel by Aisling Walsh, 115 min., rated (U.K., 2017) Directed by Ken Dawson City: My Journey Jacobs, 94 min., rated R PG-13 Loach, 100 min., rated R cinema Frozen Time Through French Debra Winger and Tracy Based on a true story, this This Cannes Film Festival (U.S., 2016) Directed by Bill Letts star as a long- unlikely romance involves award winner concerns On occasional weekends, Morrison, 120 min., not rated Cinema an English carpenter who This documentary pieces (France, 2016) Directed by married couple whose a reclusive Nova Scotian FOMA will present a Bertrand Tavernier, 190 min., emotionless relationship (Ethan Hawke) who hires suffers a heart attack and series of films dealing together the bizarre true subtitled, not rated gets a boost from an a fragile but determined fights bureaucracy for with the history of the story of a collection of The great French film- impulsive spark between artist (Sally Hawkins) as governmental benefits. movie medium. some 500 silent films lost maker Bertrand Tavernier them that forces them to his housekeeper. The “Brims with spirit… as it for more than 50 years (’Round Midnight) offers a “cheat” on their respective beloved “Maudie” also tackles the catastrophic until being discovered personal overview of his lovers. RottenTomatoes. hones her skills as a folk displacement brought on Screenings buried deep in the Yukon nation’s cinematic heri- com calls this “a painter in a film praised by by economic and techno- Thu @ 7:30p Territory. It is also a story Sat & Sun @ 4:00p tage, told through portraits refreshing, funny look at the Los Angeles Times for logical change,” writes the of the people of the town of key creative figures. love, fidelity, and family.” its “genuine grace.” Washington Post. Admission where it was found. $5 members $6 non-members $4 FOMA members NEWS & PROGRAMS 13 14 NEWS & PROGRAMS fia film society

$100 Ticketholder Basic Benefits • 36 transferable tickets good for any screening during the membership year (excludes special series films) • A monthly “Hello, Film Lovers” newsletter from Ed Bradley, FIA Associate Curator of Film $500 Supporting Player & $1,000 Leading Actor/Actress Benefits The Friends of Modern Art (FOMA) • Basic benefits ARTon TAP film series is made possible through • Recognition in FIA Magazine, FIA support from membership in the FIA annual report, and film pre-screenings Film Society, beginning its seventh • A generous tax deduction year. We invite you to support our great 2017–18 film series by joining $2,500 Screenwriter Benefits today. • Basic benefits and above • Listing on film posters For more information, contact the • Logo and link on FIA website Membership office at 810.234.1695 • 72 transferable tickets or [email protected]. BEER TASTING EVENT at the Flint Institute of Arts Film Society Membership 9.23.17 6p–9p o $100 Ticketholder Contact Information o $500 Supporting Player Featuring 100+ craft beers, delicious cuisine ______o $1,000 Leading Actor/Actress Name from The Palette Café, live music by the o $2,500 Screenwriter ______Genesee Ramblers, incredible glassblowing Address Total Amount Enclosed demonstrations, and exclusive beers during $______the Early Access VIP Event. City State Zip Advance Reservation: $35 per person 2 Payment Plan Option ______At the Door: $40 per person Phone $______by 12/31/17 (Includes 5 tasting tickets and complimentary glass. Additional tasting tickets are $1.00 each.) $______by 5/31/18 ______Email VIP Early Access 5p–6p Exact name of the individual/ Advance Reservation: $45 per person Method of Payment company/foundation to appear on At the Door: $50 per person all recognition and donor listings: o Check payable to “FIA Film Society” Must be 21 or over. ______o VISA o MasterCard o Discover o AMEX For more details & reservations, visit flintarts.org/events/special-events/beer-tasting ______Account # Exp. Date In partnership with

______John P. O’Sullivan Distributing, Inc. ______Signature & Fabiano Brothers, Inc. Proceeds from this event benefit FIA programming and exhibitions. Please return this form by 11/2/17 to FIA Film Society, 1120 E. Kearsley St, Flint MI 48503 NEWS & PROGRAMS 15 16 NEWS & PROGRAMS take-a-seat legacy of giving A Legacy The Flint Institute of Arts celebrates the life of Robert Piper, 1942–2017. Bob’s affiliation with the FIA began 50 years ago, as a volunteer through the Friends of Modern Art at the first Art Fair. Art was integral to the lives of both Bob and his late wife, Judy. His enthusiasm for art manifested in multiple ways: traveling, participating in studio classes, collecting contemporary prints, and observing beauty. Bob served several terms on the FIA Board of Trustees and was a Trustee at the time of his passing. Robert Piper

When you attend events in the FIA’s Renaissance Society Theater, you may notice an engraved In 2008, Bob and Judy brass plaque on the armrest of the Piper established a seat. Most recently, a seat was charitable remainder designated in memory of Robert trust designating the Piper with a contribution to the FIA’s FIA as one of the Endowment Campaign. A seat is beneficiaries. This waiting for you to designate! commitment made them members of the FIA’s Renaissance Society. The Society was Payment Options Method of Payment 1 3 established to recognize Seat - $1,000 Name______individuals who have o A one time payment Address______notified the FIA that they o have made provisions A pledge of $500 per year for two years City______State______Zip______for the institution in their o Instead of sponsoring a seat, I would o Check payable to “FIA Endowment Fund” like to make a gift to the Endowment estate planning. Charitable Remainder Fund of $ ______o VISA o MasterCard o Discover o AMEX Trusts (CRT) are Account #______traditionally set up at 2 Brass Plaque Inscription Expiration Date ______a financial institution. Please clearly print the text as you would These are an option to consider if someone has highly Judy and Robert Piper at Signature ______like it to appear on your brass plaque. It can appreciated assets that they do not wish to sell during the 2008 Rubens Dinner. be your name, a family name, a business their lifetime. A CRT allows individuals to transfer name or a tribute to another person (three Return form to: assets or property to a trust for a partial tax deduction, lines maximum, one character per box, blank Take-A-Seat spaces count as one character). receive income from the trust for a set period of time, Flint Institute of Arts and name a charitable beneficiary of the residual 1120 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503 principal of the trust. The Pipers’ CRT provided a source of financial For more information: security for them in retirement and the satisfaction of contact Kathryn Sharbaugh “paying it forward” in gratitude for the positive impact at 810.234.1695 or that the FIA had on their lives. Your contribution is tax deductible in accordance with current law. [email protected]. NEWS & PROGRAMS 17 18 NEWS & PROGRAMS expansion news

Art School Elevator Expansion Project Endowment & Elevators are so ubiquitous, we often take them for granted. Equipment Funds Contributors Our Art School elevator is now scheduled for demolition, Since 3.17.16 – 7.14.17 relocation, and installation. This complicated, labor- During the intensive, costly endeavor will greatly improve access, way- Contributions Ms. Patricia L. Abood Bob & Luce Daly construction, the finding, and energy costs. Adrienne Macksood Design LLC The Late Mr. Wm. Stefan Davidek FIA Magazine For more than 30 years, 30,000 students and visitors Several major equipment Mr. & Mrs. Ricardo Alfaro Lorretta Davis & Harold Ford purchases still need Ms. Valarie Allen Mrs. Rosemary R. DeCamp will continue its annually used the 2,100-pound hydraulic passenger Mr. Alfred Arnold & Mrs. Dolores Suzie & Paul Decker Expansion News elevator. The elevator had moved past its useful life funding, including glass M. Roat-Arnold Ms. Stephany R. Diana & section. This will expectancy of 25 years, and the frequency of servicing for furnaces; annealing Arthur & Bess Hurand Mr. Dennis Zawol malfunction had progressively increased. Additionally, the ovens; elevator; seating; Philanthropic Fund Mr. Michael Dingman & Mrs. include contruction Ms. Andrea Ashmore Susan Sumner Dingman updates, images, elevator’s location (in the north side of the administration studio furniture; audio/ Greg & Mary Baehr Ms. Jeanne Dobes and an up-to- wing) was inconvenient for students, especially those video equipment; and Mr. Steven S. Bailie & Ms. Valarie Ms. Jennifer Don date list of donors with physical disabilities, and very confusing to locate for gallery lighting. We wish Allen Doris A. Sutton Irrevocable Trust to thank all those who Mr. & Mrs. David F. Barbour Dort Fedral Credit Union to the project. visitors unfamiliar with the facility. Mr. & Mrs. Kelly B. Beardslee A. Bruce & Connie Dresbach & The expansion The FIA has purchased a new, energy-efficient lift, have made contributions Dr. & Mrs. William D. Beck & Bruce M. & Corinne Dresbach is scheduled for which operates on one-third the horsepower of the to the Capital Campaign Kristen Mr. Robert F. Dueweke existing elevator, significantly improving energy efficiency, so far. Our goal is an Dr. & Mrs. Henry Beckmeyer Mr. Chris & Dr. Jean Dundas, in completion by the Bennett Telephone Answering honor of Kathryn Sharbaugh end of 2017. and reducing the FIA’s energy consumption. Utilizing a additional $1 million for Service Ryan Michael Eashoo permanent magnet and gearless motor, the new technology equipment and $4 million Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Bernstein Ms. Stella B. Economy allows for all control and logic components to be located of endowment to support Ms. Jane M. Bingham Mrs. Loretta C. Ellwood the expanded operation. Falding Bishop Mr. & Mrs. Bennett Engelman within the hoistway, eliminating Ms. Barnie Bishop Donovan & Michele Entrekin the need for a control room. Keep the flame Ms. Susan Steiner Bolhouse & James C. Fabiano II The compact size allows for burning with your William S. Ballenger II Mr. & Mrs. Michael A. Farella the elevator to be relocated contributions. Contact Donald A. & Lavonne C. Bomeli FIA Education Department Patrick Botz, D.O. Ms. Nora G. Fisher to a central place in the south Kathryn Sharbaugh at Mrs. Christine Bozynski Mr. David Fishman corridor of the Art School. The [email protected], Mrs. Edmund Brownell Mr. Michael J. Fishman elevator installation is tentatively call 810.234.1695, or visit Mr. & Mrs. Howard J. Bueche Mr. & Mrs. Ed Fizell flintarts.org. Tom & Denise Butts Ms. Elaine Flore scheduled for completion by the Nick & Mary Calandro Mr. & Mrs. Robert Florine opening of the fall semester of Mr. Christopher Carr Brenda Fortunate, D.O. & Edward studio classes. Ms. Sally Case White Partial funding for the elevator Estate of Diana S. Cavett Dr. & Mrs. Scott A. Garner Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, Mr. Victor E. George project was received as a Capital in honor of Claire M. White Mr. Thomas M. Gervasi Improvement grant award from Charles Stewart Harding Mr. James Gillespie & Ms. Lynn the Michigan Council for the Foundation, in honor of Claire Butterfield M. White Mr. & Mrs. Jonathan Glab Arts and Cultural Affairs. The Mr. & Mrs. Tom Cheek Debra A. Golden-Steinman & improvements resulting from Mr. & Mrs. Bryan Christie Dr. Harold V. Steinman these grants enable citizens of all Mr. Justin Clanton Hank & Bonnie Graff ages and abilities to enjoy more Ms. Melba R. Clapp Mr. & Mrs. Neil D. Graham Cline, Cline & Griffin PC Mr. & Mrs. Rick Greene cultural events while increasing Caren & Ed Cohen Mrs. Bobbie J. Greer their participation within their Ms. Mary Coleman Adam & Swathi Griffin communities. Mr. & Mrs. Chapin Cook Ms. Patricia L. Griffin Dick & Judy Cramer Guardian Security Services, Inc. Susan & George Cross Deb Gustafson & Sue Weston Mr. & Mrs. F. James Cummins Ingrid G. Halling & Robert Thomas Mrs. Nancy J. Cunningham Ms. Janice T. Harden Elevator pit construction. Ms. Gail M. Curry Frankie & Robert Hardy NEWS & PROGRAMS 19 20 NEWS & PROGRAMS expansion news

Expansion Project Endowment & Equipment Funds Contributors (continued)

Mr. & Mrs. Daniel S. Harrett Mrs. Linda LeMieux Ms. Roberta S. Patt Mr. & Mrs. Joel H. Harris Max Lepler & Rex L. Dotson The Pattee Family Jan & John Hartranft Mr. & Mrs. Carl A. Leser Matt & Elaine Pawlik, We Wish Mrs. James Hastings Lewis & Knopf, CPAs, P.C. You Were Here Invitational Mr. Paul F. Hauth Mr. & Mrs. Thomas B. Lillie Peter D. & Nancy P. Kleinpell Fund Mr. Louis A. Hawkins Darrell Lindman & Susan Lindman of the Community Foundation of Ms. Annetta Hendrickson Mr. & Mrs. Mark L. Lippincott Greater Flint Edward & Donna Henneke Tiffany & Bob Lovett Ms. Amy Phee Mr. & Mrs. John B. Henry Glenn & Regina Lysinger Ms. Jacqueline Piechowski Mr. Mark R. Holen & Ms. Linda M. Ms. Doris Malfese Ms. Marissa Pierce Segura Ms. Jeanette R. Mansour & Mrs. Janice G. Pike Ms. Barbara Holmer & Mr. Robert Mr. Joe Green William H. Piper Stanisch Mrs. Mary Markel Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence F. Piper Ms. Ethel Hooker Allan & Patrice Martin Mr. Robert S. Piper Dr. & Mrs. Michael Hourani Martin Trucking of Flint, Inc. - Dr. & Mrs. Mark Plucer Ms. Janis J. Howard Lonnall L. Martin Dr. & Mrs. George D. Politis The Huntington National Bank Dr. & Mrs. Berton J. Mathias Ms. Janet M. Pollick Ms. Lynne Hurand Mr. & Mrs. Lee Maxwell Anthony & Mary Ponsetto Ms. Judith I. Ingram & Ms. Maire Ms. Rosellen McAlear Mr. & Mrs. Edward J. Preville Ingram Mr. & Mrs. David S. McCredie Ms. Frances J. Price Dr. Susumu Inoue Mr. & Mrs. John J. McIntosh Ms. Lisa M. Ramont Ms. Heather Jackson Mr. & Mrs. Bob McKamie Betty & Richard Ramsdell Mr. Robert Jacobs Patricia & Edward Meier Mr. & Mrs. Steve Rand Mrs. Judith Jacobson Mr. Michael Melenbrink & Gary & Barbara Stone Reetz Mr. & Mrs. Thomas S. James Mr. Ronald Sims Dr. Jacquelyn Reinertson Ms. Anita Spencer Mr. Mike D. Smith & Ms. Trish M. Structural framing of the first Ms. Judy Johnson Mr. & Mrs. Michael Melet Mrs. Marjorie Rideout Ms. EmmaLou St. Onge Zito-Smith floor gallery addition. Ms. Jane M. Johnson Michigan Council for Arts & Mr. John L. Riegle, Jr. Miss Barbara Stewart Mary Zook & Roy Zook Mrs. Agape Kallis Cultural Affairs Mr. & Mrs. Michael J. Riha Gary & Barb Stone Reetz G. Donald & Elaine Kaye Michigan Realtors Frank & Linda Roberts Mrs. Norma Struck Matching Gifts Mr. & Mrs. Raymond J. Kelly III David & Karen Miller Mr. & Mrs. David P. Robison Al & Carrie Talbot Charles Stewart Mott Foundation Ms. Kitty Kelly Robert & Barbara Mills Mr. & Mrs. Jeffry D. Rocco Mr. Tom Teal & Dr. Jeannine Teal Mr. & Mrs. Jimmy King Ms. Barbara Mirsky Mr. Scott Romanowski Ms. Jeanne C. Thick & Mr. John Trustee Initiated Grant Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Kingsley Mr. Thomas J. Mitchell Ms. Alessandra Rose Nelson Tiffany Lovett Miss Janice Klein Mr. & Mrs. William H. Moeller Elizabeth Rossell Mrs. Ruth P. Thrash Mr. William S. White Dr. Alan Klein Denny Morgan, Helen Sue & Jim Mr. & Mrs. Paul Rozycki Ms. Susan E. Thompson Mr. & Mrs. Norman Kleiner Morgan, Kris & Scott Maly, Anne Drs. Michael & Virginia Rucks Ms. Annette Tran Grant to support Expansion Mr. & Mrs. Timothy H. Knecht & Spicer McDowell Ann & Khalil Saab Family Fund Ms. Rita Valley Project Equipment Fund Ms. Karyn Konkel Ms. Marlene Morris Miss Elisabeth Saab Rev. Tom & Mrs. Beth Alexander & Ann Chan Charitable Albert & Barbara Koegel Ms. Lori Motley Mr. & Mrs. Khalil M. Saab Wachterhauser Fund Mr. & Mrs. Wes Kohn Mr. & Mrs. John D. Mott Mr. Allen Salyer Charles & Chery Wagonlander Flint Community Fund of the Kommareddi Family Mr. & Mrs. Michael Munger Dr. Russell G. Sandberg Mr. & Mrs. Clair Ward Community Foundation of Ms. Chene Koppitz Dr. & Mrs. Kienan F. Murphy Mr. & Mrs. Timothy C. Sanford Mr. & Mrs. Larry Weber Greater Flint Mr. & Mrs. Frederick L. Kump Ms. Sharon Y. Naughton Ms. Grayce Scholt Dr. & Mrs. Jay A. Werschky Mr. Miles Lam Mr. & Ms. Tom Neuhard Howard & Tammy Schultz Mr. William S. White Mr. & Mrs. Stephen S. Landaal Mr. & Mrs. John Nieman Ms. Marsha V. Schwarz Whiting Foundation Mrs. Jane Landaal Mr. & Mrs. Jonathan Nigrine & Mr. James Setas Mrs. Janet Williamson Mrs. Spencer Kelly Lanyi Family Chuck & Kathryn Sharbaugh Mr. & Mrs. Mike Wilson Mr. Lawrence N. Larson Mr. & Mrs. Peter Ott Law Office of Timothy J. Simon, Mr. & Mrs. Jerome D. Winegarden, Dr. Jamile T. Lawand & Mr. Barry Dr. & Mrs. James Owen P.C. Jr. J. Carr Ms. Janet Pankey Skaff Carpet & Furniture Co. Ms. Kala Wood Ms. Kerstin Lawrence Ms. Carole A. Pappas Mr. Steven N. Smith Ms. Heather Wright Mr. & Mrs. James Lay Mr. H. Michael Parker Gary & Jane Somers Mr. & Mrs. Dean Yeotis Mrs. Ruth Leder Ms. Patt Parker Ms. Berna S. Sorscher Judge & Mrs. Thomas C. Yeotis Raymond & Pamela Lee Mr. H. Michael Parker Jim & Patricia Spangler NEWS & PROGRAMS 21 22 NEWS & PROGRAMS

27th annual thompson lecture board of trustees The FIA welcomes the following Mark Lippincott grew up in Flint members to the Board of Trustees. and has a degree in The World Wishes Industrial Engineering Shannon Easter White resides in from the University of Fenton with husband, Michigan, Ann Arbor. to be Deceived Ridgway, and their The president and A Brief History of Art Forgery children, Isabella and owner of American Sammy, who have Electric Motor taken numerous Corporation, Mark has Art has been forged for as long as it has had value. And classes at the FIA previously served on the FIA board, and yet, forgers represent an oddity in the world of crime; they Art School. She is currently serves on the boards of both are convicted criminals. The general public tends to find the president and the Genesee County Humane Society them intriguing and admirable for their talent and ability architect of FUNchitecture, LLC. Since and the Glenwood Cemetery. He and his to hoodwink the so-called experts. But forgery has quite its inception, Shannon served both as wife, Charlotte, have three children and literally changed history, and is not simply about Robin chairperson or committee member of four grandchildren. Hood-like illusionists pulling the wool over the eyes of the The PARTY. She currently is a trustee elite. This talk will bring us inside the history of art forgery, and chairman of the board of the Eureka McCormick, grew up in highlighting some of the most interesting, important, and Community Foundation of Greater Flint. Flint. She and her engaging stories, while also taking us inside the mind of She also serves on the boards of the husband, Sean, have the forgers themselves. American Institute of Architects, the three children, all of Dr. Noah Charney is a professor of art history, Ruth Mott Foundation, and the Michigan whom took classes Guest Lecturer columnist, and international best-selling author. His books Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs. at the FIA yearly until Noah Charney include The Art of Forgery, The Art Thief, Stealing the they graduated from Mystic Lamb, and the forthcoming Collector of Lives: Richard Harris, a Flint native, high school. An art/ Giorgio Vasari and the Invention of Art. His writing appears graduated from technology teacher, regularly in Salon, Oberlin College, Eureka holds an Associate of Applied October 10 • 6p the Atlantic, the Wayne State Science Degree from Mott Community FIA Theater Washington Post, University School of College, a B.S.Ed. degree from the the Observer, and Law, and New York FIA members- University of Michigan-Flint, and a M.Ed. the Guardian, for University School of only event from Marygrove College. which he teaches Law. He has a law a masterclass practice specializing Mary Coe Ryan and Dr. Daniel called “How in estate planning, tax, and business Ryan have resided to Write About planning and advised charitably in Flint for 30 years. Art.” He regularly inclined individuals and charitable In addition to a appears on 25-year career at The Thompson Lecture organizations on legal and tax matters. McLaren Healthcare was established in 1991 television, recently He has served on the boards of the by Dr. and Mrs. Jack W. featured on the Friends of Sloan Museum, the Flint Corporation in Thompson to enable the BBC and National Estate Planning Council, the Genesee Nuclear Medicine, Flint Institute of Arts to Geographic. He County Bar Association, and a religious Mary has fostered present a distinguished lives in Slovenia. federation, in addition to serving on FIA her lifelong love of art through speaker in the arts or committees. He and wife, Ilene, reside in collecting. She has also served on humanities each year. Grand Blanc and have two children. the FIA Development, Collections, The Thompson Lecture is and Exhibitions committees, and is a one of the Institute’s few member of both the Founder’s Society members-only events and was established, and the Rubens Society, chairing its in part, to attract new Annual Holiday Dinner in 2014. members to the FIA. NEWS & PROGRAMS 23 24 NEWS & PROGRAMS flint print club volunteering Catherine Kernan Become Part of Each year, the Flint Print Club commissions an artist Catherine Kernan American, b. 1948 the Tradition to produce a print to augment both the FIA’s collection Tracking Changes, 2017 Woodcut on paper In 1928, a group of community- and the pursuit of personal collecting. The Club is 16 x 10 inches limited to 100 members in good standing at the Family minded volunteers came together level or above. Flint Print Club dues are $250.00 to form the Flint Institute of Arts. 89 annually, which provide each participating member years later, volunteers remain vital with a selected print and related programs. to the FIA’s success. Through their The FIA is very excited to announce that Catherine dedication and support, volunteers Kernan is the artist chosen for the 2017 commissioned help to organize events, serve on print­—the club’s first ever relief print in its 11-year committees, and offer their time to history. As an experienced and dedicated teacher of ensure events go off without a hitch. printmaking for over 30 years, Kernan exemplifies the Volunteers also get a chance to see club’s mission of educating the general public about the museum in new and exciting prints and printmaking. She is a nationally recognized ways, experiencing how things work advocate and practitioner of non-toxic printing behind the scenes. technologies and uses environmentally friendly soy- As we get closer to celebrating based inks as opposed to conventional petroleum- the 90th anniversary of the FIA, we based inks. are revamping our volunteer program, Her prints are inspired by patterns, rhythms, and making it easier for you to donate reflections found in the natural world, specifically your time and talents. Sign up today the juxtaposition of water and rock. “Working at to become part of the FIA Volunteers and support events like The PARTY, the Community Gala, and Art on Tap. the interface between printmaking Visit flintarts.org for additional Yes, I want to be a member of the Flint Print Club 2017–2018. and painting, I use large-scale information. o woodblocks in unorthodox ways Membership Information I am currently an FIA as a transfer tool to build images member at the $50 level Circle: Dr. Mr. Mrs. Ms. Miss layer-by-layer in a painterly process or higher (see page 31 ______for levels). of controlled accident. No longer a Name purist, I exploit any available tool or o I would like to upgrade ______means to transfer color and form to Address my membership or join the FIA at the $50 level or surface. Interruption and interference ______higher with an additional: with the ‘perfect transfer’ are integral City State Zip to the process.” $______Kernan received her BFA from Phone + $250.00 Flint Print the prestigious Cooper Union in ______Club dues New York City and her MFA from the Email Total University of Wisconsin / Madison. = $______Payment The recipient of numerous grants, Method of Payment she has exhibited her work widely o Check payable to “Flint Print Club” and it is held in many public, private, o Visa o MasterCard o Discover o AMEX For more information, and corporate collections across the (left to right) Erin Woodruff, Sean Woodruff, contact Valarie Allen United States. and Vicky Reyes volunteered at the ______registration table for Art on Tap. Account # Exp. Date You can learn more about the at 810.234.1695 or artist and her work on her website at [email protected]. Signature catherinekernan.com. ART SCHOOL 25 26 ART SCHOOL teen class new space entry level classes

Pre-College Portfolio Art School Gallery Never taken art classes before? Over- Paul Hauth Faculty Development Program The new Art School Gallery, located in whelmed by all the options? These the retail corridor, opens September entry-level adult classes are perfect for The Pre-College Portfolio Development 15, 2017. This gallery highlights some people that are curious or would simply Program is a three-year program for high of the best work being made by faculty like to try something new. Intro to school students. The curriculum, which and students in the FIA’s art studios. includes rigorous drawing instruction Sculptural Works are for sale and represent many Acrylic Basics and courses in other media, is designed disciplines, including painting; drawing; Start at the very beginning using the Welding to strengthen students’ visual arts skills ceramics; sculpture; printmaking; tools, learning the terms, and applying Students will be introduced to MIG and to provide individualized guidance photography; glass; jewelry; and more. the techniques employed by acrylic welding as it is used in artistic practice, in developing a comprehensive portfolio artists. Acrylic paint is a very versatile including metal forming and finishing for college admissions. and dynamic medium that can easily techniques. Safety equipment (welding Teachers, families, and students are stand on its own or mimic oil and coats, helmets, eye and ear protection) is invited to join us on Monday, September watercolor. Teens are welcome. provided. Teens are welcome. 25 at 5:30p in the FIA Theater for an Rebecca Andrus, Instructor Paul Hauth, Instructor information session. Applications are Thu (11 weeks) 9/7–11/16 5:30p–8:30p Wed (5 weeks) 9/13–10/11 6p–9p or due October 27 and the Winter Session Tuition $219 (20% off for FIA members) Fri (5 weeks) 10/20–11/17 1p–4p begins Monday, December 4, 2017. Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced Tuition $230 (20% off for FIA members) For more information and application Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced materials, please visit flintarts.org, call Beginning Pottery 810.237.7315, or contact us at arted@ Beginning students will learn all the Master iPhone flintarts.org. basic techniques of working in clay Photography Techniques including hand-building and wheel- Take better photos using your youth throwing. Basic glazing, decorating, smartphone. Learn lighting, and use of specific tools will also be composition, organizing, editing, membership covered. sharing, and printing. The course Guy Adamec, Instructor will focus on capturing the essence Mon (11 weeks) 9/11–11/20 6p–9p Here Comes the Sun of people photography. We will do a Tuition $264 (20% off for FIA members) “photo walk” and exchange ideas with family Beginner September 23 • 1p–3p photographers in the class. Studio 5 activity Ellyn Sudow, Instructor Regardless of the seasonal changes, the Beginning Drawing Sat (3 weeks) 10/7–10/21 9:30a–12:30p sun is always a constant in the sky and Students will learn to draw from direct Tuition $75 (20% off for FIA members) Halloween Happenings Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced pivotal in our world’s survival. Working observation following the proper steps in metal, paper, and clay, Mexican folk October 28 • 11a–4p including compositional planning, using artists are some of the most skilled, Galleries & Art School Studios value and line, and creating the illusion colorful, and expressive makers of Calling all dragons, witches, and of space. Students will primarily work In addition to these classes and sun art as symbols of good luck and princesses to join us for a day of with pencil, but will experiment with programs, the Art School offers prosperity. Inspired by Mexican folk Halloween fun at this annual celebration! charcoal as well. Teens are welcome. over 75 classes and workshops in artists’ stylized interpretations of the Enjoy art activities, Halloween stories, Alla Dubrovich, Instructor each of four 11-week sessions. sun, Youth Members will design and and a scavenger hunt through the Wed (6 weeks) 9/13–10/18 1p–4p Tuition $129 (20% off for FIA members) create a personalized sun depiction galleries. Stop by the Art School for a Beginner in foil repoussé. Students should be snarly, growly, slimy, monstrously good present for the entire two hours. time making paws with claws, pets that For additional information on Students must have an FIA Youth dangle, mixed-up masks with crazy Art School programming, Membership to participate. Member- features, and a host of other creatures. contact the Art School at 810.237.7315 ships available at the door for $20. Free and open to the public. or [email protected]. EDUCATION 27 28 EDUCATION art à la carte sheppy dog fund lecture

Art à la Carte is a series of informative videos focusing on the arts. It is offeredfree of The Sheppy Dog Fund Lecture has been established to address the topics of art, religion charge on Wednesdays at 12:15p. Participants are encouraged to bring lunch or pick up and history prior to the 19th century, and is funded annually by the Sheppy Dog Fund, something from The Palette Café. Coffee, tea, and cookies are provided. All programs Dr. Alan Klein, Advisor. are held in the FIA’s Isabel Hall unless otherwise noted. The Fiery & the Fallen III September 20 October 11 Light & Dark then Twilight La Belle Epoque In the Footsteps of October 25 • 6p After first introducing the earliest origins of angels and (1890–1914) Van Gogh FIA Theater demons in the ancient near east, then turning to their Featuring Douglas Fairbanks, Jr. and Illustrating extracts from his letters with flowering during the Second Temple Period, the third lecture Diana Vreeland, this program evokes his paintings and with stunning location from Dr. Justin Sledge will discuss the medieval and early “the beautiful era” (1890–1914), a time footage, this documentary traces the modern worlds of angels and demons in Europe. This in which the wealthy upper classes of events of Van Gogh’s final years and period tips the balance between a world filled to the brim the Western world gave themselves over reveals his turbulent spirit. It is a vivid with angelic and demonic creatures and the increasing to a life of elegance and pleasure, their combination of the artist’s words and disenchantment of such entities as the “new science” eyes closed to the increasing social and 56 min. images. emerges in the 15th century. Dr. Sledge will discuss the political turmoil fermenting beneath the rise of stable angelic hierarchies, the invention and use of surface of society. 60 min. October 18 ceremonial magic to invoke and manipulate these entities, September 27 Secrets of the Dead: the standardization of exorcism practices, and the eventual Van Gogh’s Ear twilight and afterlife of Elbert Hubbard: Rebel Bernadette Murphy, an independent angels and demons in of the Arts & Crafts researcher, reveals the true story behind Guest Lecturer our world. Justin Sledge Movement the long-misunderstood incident when Dr. Justin Sledge Van Gogh cut into his own ear. She was born in Jackson, In 1894, Elbert Hubbard founded the Mississippi. He received Roycroft artisan community in East sweeps away decades of myth and provides a glimpse of a troubled but a MA in Mysticism and Aurora, New York. With a seemingly Free of charge brilliant artist at his breaking point. 60 min. Esoteric Philosophy cavalier toss, he threw away his lucrative from the University of career to champion the ideals of the Arts October 25 Amsterdam and a MA and Crafts Movement. Some hailed him and Ph.D. in Philosophy as a prophet and a philosopher; others The Buried Mirror from the University of called him a charlatan and a fraud. Best-selling Mexican author Carlos Italian , Memphis. He has written 60 min. Fuentes retraces the Indian world Saint George and the Dragon 15th century on the intersection of through their magnificent pyramids and Egg tempera on panel metaphysics and politics October 4 sculptures, a world of precise astronomy 36 7/8 x 20 1/4 inches Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond often focusing on and human sacrifice, serenity, and Field, 1944.1 In a Brilliant Light: “non-canon” figures in violence. 60 min. Van Gogh in Arles the western intellectual From February 1888 to May 1889, tradition. Dr. Sledge Vincent Van Gogh lived in Arles, France. currently teaches This 444-day period represents the Media Sponsor philosophy and religious climax of Van Gogh’s career, and one of studies at Wayne State the most productive periods of any artist Art à la Carte Sponsors University. up to that time. 57 min. The Stella and Frederick Loeb Charitable Trust For additional information on Education programming, contact the Education Department at 810.237.7314 or [email protected]. EDUCATION 29 30 EDUCATION family programs Family programs enable parents and children to explore the visual arts at the FIA. They are designed for children and accompanying adults, and are offeredfree to the public. Groups of six or more, please contact the Education Department to make a reservation.

Preschool Playdate: Baby Tours Art Explorers: Fall Fun October 15 • 2p–2:30p Creating Colors October 6 • 11a–11:45a See how your child responds to art October 13 • 11a–11:45a and find out how to help them develop Galleries & Studios Galleries & Studios visual literacy skills. Parents and Bring your preschooler for a playdate caregivers with infants up to 18 months Bring your toddler and become Art at the FIA! We’ll be talking all things of age are welcome to join these Explorers! This month, visit stations fall as we read Red Leaf, Yellow Leaf 30-minute Baby Tours. in the studio featuring different art by Lois Ehlert, look at a fall landscape materials to prompt discoveries about painting in the gallery, and investigate color. Then look at color in artworks in leaves and red and yellow paint in the the galleries and listen to Mix It Up! by studio. Recommended for children Herve Tullet. Recommended for children ages 3 to 5 with a caregiver, but all ages 18 to 36 months with a caregiver, ages are welcome. but all ages are welcome.

book discussion FIA book discussions focus on works of fiction and non-fiction related to art, art museums, or FIA collections. The first meeting for each book sets the stage by exploring artists and artwork related to the selected book. Two weeks later, the book is discussed. These free programs are offered on Wednesdays at 1:30p.

Stealing Mona Lisa meets the beautiful Mrs. Hart on his the priceless painting By Carson Morton latest con job, he takes a risk that forces in play—and survive. Part I: Art Lecture him back to the city he loved and left Based on the October 4 • 1:30p behind: Paris. There, he assembles actual theft of the Part II: Book Discussion his team of con artists for their final Mona Lisa from October 18 • 1:30p and most ambitious theft, one that will the Louvre in 1911, enable them to leave the game forever: Stealing Mona Lisa Isabel Hall the Mona Lisa. is a sophisticated, The charming Eduardo de Valfierno When a member of the team turns engaging caper, complete with makes a very respectable living in up missing and Mr. Hart arrives in a richly imagined group of con Argentina fleecing the nouveau riche­— Paris, Valfierno and his crew must stay artists and an historical mystery For additional information on they pay him to steal valuable pieces one step ahead of a relentless police that will keep you guessing until Education programming, of art, and Valfierno sells them flawless inspector, endure a devastating flood, the very end. contact the Education Department at forgeries instead. But when Eduardo and conquer their own doubts to keep 810.237.7314 or [email protected]. NEW MEMBERS 31 32 NEW MEMBERS membership

Membership The following are Mr. Clay Buck Individual Mr. Jason Caton ($30 annually) contributions are a members who have Mr. David Coleman∆ Ms. Hana Alharastani significant part of the joined from Mrs. Abby Corcoran Ms. Alisa Andree 3.15.17 – 7.14.17 Dr. Joyce Ellis-McNeal Mr. Matthew Bartman Flint Institute of Arts Mrs. Queita Ferrington Ms. Patti Baumgardener Mr. & Mrs. Scott Finch Mr. John Carman operating income. Business Members Ms. Margaret Fisher Ms. Janet Gray Mr. Bynou E. Gilmore Mr. Donald Grignani+ Business Sponsor Miss Amanda Hawley Ms. Veronica Gyurina ($250 annually) Ms. Tamika Hicks Ms. Theresa Haynes Dawn Hausch-Cooper, Ameriprise Ms. Beverly Hilliard Ms. Rebecca Higgerson Financial Ms. Jennifer Howard & Ms. Sheila Miss JoAnn Jacob Mainstay Capital Management Levels Smith Ms. Linda Justice Business Sustainer Ms. Ashley Jankowiak & Mrs. Genevieve Leist Youth (2.5–12) $20 ($100 annually) Mr. DeQuise Jenkins Mr. George A. Ligori Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Mrs. Mary Johns Ms. Karen Magidsohn+∆ Student (13 to college) $20 Communities First, Inc. Ms. Joyce Jones Ms. Sally Mukherjee Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Mrs. Mary Ann Kost Ms. Jessica Murray Individual $30 Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Matthew LaMay Ms. Natalie Napier Dual† $40 Creative Expressions Dance Ms. Delane Luce Ms. Margaret Nordrum Studio Nick McKenzie & Family Ms. Diane Pearson Family†† $50 Flint Area Chapter of The LINKS, Ms. Teneja Mosley Ms. Polly Peterson Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Charles Nelson Miss Kristina Pruccoli+ Sustainer†† $100 Flint Cultural Center Foundation Ms. Debi Phillips Ms. Janice Rundles∆ Giffels Webster Dr. & Mrs. Garrett Purman Ms. Verna Shook- Dunn Sponsor†† $250 Lewis & Knopf, CPAs, P.C. Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Quinlan Ms. Jenifer Smith Morgan Stanley - The Green Ms. Claire Reynolds Ms. Lora Solberg †† Donor $500 Group Mrs. Kathy Roberts Mr. Philip Stadler

†† Mott Community College Mrs. Kimberly J. Roberts Mrs. Ellyn Sudow Rubens Society $1,000+ Randy Wise Automotive Mr. & Mrs. Todd Sanford Mrs. Kathy Theurer Sapphire Blue Investment Ms. Leslie Sedlarki Ms. Karolyn Tifenbach † 2 adults Partners Mrs. Tamara Vanderford Jerrie VanGilder University of Michigan-Flint Mrs. Amy L. White Ms. Janice Yaklin †† 2 adults + children 18 Valley Area Agency on Aging Mr. James Young & under Dual Werschky & Lewis Family ($40 annually) Student Dentistry Mr. & Mrs. Armen Asher ($20 annually) Ms. Marsha Bowser Miss Bella Andrus * An asterisk indicates Ms. Julie Boylan+∆ Ms. Qianltua Bowyer the names of those who Individual Members Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Cochran Mya Dodge have upgraded their Sponsor Mr. & Mrs. John Dolch Ms. Lina Eltahir memberships with a ($250 annually) Ms. & Mr. Kallie Garza+∆ Mr. Gabreial Evans larger contribution. Mr. & Mrs. Paul Runyan Mr. & Mrs. William Germond Miss Gabrielle Rodriguez Mr. & Mrs. Les Hilder+ Sustainer Youth + A plus indicates the Ms. Patricia Isaguirre ($100 annually) ($20 annually) names of Friends of Ms. Jessie Jarou & Ms. Sharon Mr. & Mrs. Howard Bondy Ezra Amaya Modern Art (FOMA) Bates∆ Mrs. Aileen Kushner Joaquin Amaya members. Mr. James R. Kelly & Mr. Michael Mr. Steve Roach Harley Doescher Hanson ∆ A triangle indicates the Dr. Jim Scott Jude Fadl Mr.& Mrs. Mark Loush names of Founders Mr. Nathan Upfal & Ms. Rosalind Raneem Galal Ms. Michelle McCoy Society members. Zukowski Reham Galal Mr. & Mrs. Charles McDaniel Mason Maxwell-Cook Family Andrew Stout & Stevie Cooper Connor J. McKenzie ($50 annually) Mr. David Tougas & Ms. Michelle Sasha Rabinkov Bushra Abuzeid Reno Keerstin Slater Mr. & Mrs. Richard Bacha Mr. & Mrs. Rob Vogt Izzy Thomas Mr. David Bistricky Mr. & Mrs. Robert Ziegler Mrs. Gabe Brizendine Mr. & Mrs. Paul A. Zimmermann RENEWING MEMBERS 33 34 RENEWING MEMBERS

The following are Individual Members Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Cooper Ms. Christy Moore*+∆ Mr. & Mrs. David Christian Dr. V. Stewart Ms. Gail M. Curry* Ms. Cathy Streby Donor Miss Kathleen E. Muench+ Mr. & Mrs. Tim Davidek members who have Ms. Jackie Dale* Mr. Eric Strommer ($500 annually) Mr. & Mrs. Walter Nagel+ Mr. Scott Davis renewed from Mr. John V. Dempsey & Ms. Margo Mrs. Lynn Turner Dr. & Mrs. Alexander Chan Ms. Sharon Y. Naughton+ Mr. & Mrs. John Dewit*+∆ Lakin+ Ms. Rachel Turner 3.15.17 – 7.14.17 Mr. John Ellenwood Mr. & Mrs. John Nieman Dr. Kathleen Dunham Ms. Stephany R. Diana & Mrs. Theresa VanSteenburg Mr. & Mrs. Daniel S. Harrett* Dr. & Mrs. David A. Noffert* Dr. & Mrs. Kevin Eikey & Family Mr. Dennis Zawol+∆ Mrs. Dana Voorheis Mr. H. Michael Parker+∆ Ms. Diane M. O’Keefe∆ Dr. & Mrs. Anthony R. Ellis Ms. Carol Dickinson & Mr. Alvin Mr. Zach Warby & Mrs. Kara Rubens Society Mr. & Mrs. Carl A. 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Burton+∆ Ms. Theodosia Robertson+ Mr. & Mrs. Johannes Gorke* Dual Mr. Thomas Edelen* Mr. & Mrs. Ron Fitch Maureen & George Corser+∆ Mr. Wayne Robson Mr. & Mrs. Michael Goulet ($40 annually) Hon. Judith A. Fullerton & Ms. Pam Folts & Ms. Sherry Mr. & Mrs. F. James Cummins+ Dr. & Mrs. Nelson Schafer Ms. Cinda Guilbault & Ms. Aubrey Ms. Lynn K. Allen & Mr. Robert Mr. Ward Chapman Johnston* Mr. Ed Fletcher*+∆ Mrs. Miriam S. Schaffer Guilbault Cox Mrs. Debbie Horkey* Ms. Patricia Gage+∆ Dr. Brenda Fortunate & Mrs. Arlene A. Schmitzer*+ Ms. Cynthia Hendrix Mrs. Jeneil M Applegate+∆ Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Iden*+∆ Mr. & Mrs. Gary Gebhardt*+ Mr. Edward White*+ Mr. & Mrs. Greg Schnesk+ Mr. Robert Hill & Mr. Steven R. Hill Mr. Kevin Avery & Mrs. Angela Mr. & Mrs. Scott C. Johnson+∆ Mr. & Mrs. Mike Gorris Donna Mooney Graham Dr. & Mrs. Randy Schumacher Mr. & Mrs. James Hotary+ Brooks-Avery Mr. & Mrs. John H. Lang+∆ Mrs. Bobbie J. Greer* Mr. William J. Hentgen∆ Dr. & Mrs. William Sheppard+ Ms. Katie Hovanec Ms. Betsy Boyd+∆ Dr. & Mrs. Berton J. Mathias+ Mr. & Mrs. Tony Hain* Dr. Samasandrapalya Kiran & Dr. Richard & Rose Marie Shick* Ms. Mary Kay Hurren Mrs. Sharon Brock* Dr. Dong Wha Ohm Frankie & Robert Hardy+∆ Dr. Mona Hardas Mr. David Simonds Mr. Robert J. Irwin∆ Ms. Jennifer Burnett & Mr. Sean Mr. Gary Reetz & Mrs. Barb Stone Mr. & Mrs. Joel H. Harris+ Mrs. Nancy Kleinpell Mr. John J. Mrozik & Ms. Heather Bishop Bernadel L. Jefferson Siebigteroth+ Reetz+∆ Samuel & Graciela Harris* Mr. Wayne W. Knecht+∆ Sisto* Ms. Jimmye Johnson Mr. & Mrs. Richard J. Caloia The Rev. & Mrs. Dan Scheid*+ Ms. Karolatta Heath+∆ Mr. & Mrs. Raymond J. Persia+∆ Mr. & Mrs. Eric Smith+∆ Mr. A.P. Kennedy* Mr. James R. Chintyan+∆ Mr. & Mrs. Robert J. VanDuyne+∆ Mr. Tom Heidel+ Ms. Linda L. Pylypiw+ Dr. & Mrs. Benjamin M. Sorscher Mrs. Gretchen Knoblock & Mr. & Mrs. Bruce T. Colasanti Mr. & Mrs. Erik Warren Mrs. Ermie Hermann Mr. & Mrs. Khalil M. Saab+∆ Mr. & Mrs. Fred Standridge Mr. Jeff Knoblock∆ Mr. Gary Conway Mr. Andrew Watchorn*+∆ Ms. Ethel Hooker+ Mr. & Mrs. Howard S. Shand Mr. Scott Stensaas+ Mr. David Korhonen Ms. Lindsey Curtis & Mr. Andrew Mr. & Mrs. James Howlett Chuck & Kathryn Sharbaugh+ Sustainer Ms. Roberta Sweetman+∆ Mr. Thomas Lafferty Ordiway* Ms. Rhetta Hunyady Mr. & Mrs. James Spangler ($100 annually) Mr. & Mrs. Henry C. Thoma, Jr. Ms. Lisa M. Land Mr. Robert L. Daly+ Dr. Susumu Inoue Mr. William S. White & Mrs. Louise Dr. & Mrs. Mehmet Agabigum+∆ Mr. & Mrs. Glenn Tripp+∆ Mrs. Dilcia LaRocca Mr. & Mrs. Joseph A. Eufinger Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Isola*+∆ Hartwell+∆ Ms. Denise Ahonen* Mr. & Mrs. Robert Turley*+∆ Dr. & Mrs. John A. Ley* Mrs. Robin Evans+ Mr. & Mrs. G. Donald Kaye+∆ Mr. & Mrs. Gordon Andrews+∆ Ms. Donna L. Ullrich Mrs. Katherine Lisk Mr. & Mrs. Jim Farber Ms. Kitty Kelly+ Ms. Peggy Arnold Mr. & Mrs. Jim Wascha+ Mr. & Mrs. John Loeding Ms. Mary S. Felix*+∆ Mr. & Mrs. Jimmy King∆ Business Members Mrs. Mary Beth Atkinson+∆ Mr. & Mrs. Lynn E. Webb Ms. Debbie Maxwell Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Fiedor+ Mr. & Mrs. Melvin Kipp Business Supporter Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth D. Baab Dr. & Mrs. Robert M. Weber Mrs. Darlene McClendon Mr. & Mrs. James P. Ford Ms. Chene Koppitz & Mr. Mark ($250 annually) Mr. & Mrs. Matt Bach*+∆ Mr. & Mrs. Richard C. Weiermiller Mr. Raymond A. McKee & Mr. & Mrs. Les Frazee Heggie+∆ John K. Costa, AIA Architectural Mr. Steven S. Bailie & Ms. Valarie Dr. & Mrs. Charles V. White+∆ Ms. Shirley Eason+∆ Mrs. Marilyn Gegor & Ms. Luann Mr. Lawrence N. Larson Design & Consultation PLLC+ Allen Mr. & Mrs. Ron Wurst Mr. & Mrs. Robert Monroe & Thornburg*+ Dr. Audrey L. Lattie+∆ Mr. & Mrs. Michael Barker Ms. Catherine Yeotis+∆ Family Mr. & Mrs. John Gembinski Business Sustainer Ms. Nancy LaVigne Mr. & Mrs. Fred Bearman*+∆ Judge & Mrs. Thomas C. Yeotis+∆ Mr. & Mrs. David Mulligan Mr. & Mrs. Mark Guith ($100 annually) Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Lee+∆ Mr. & Mrs. Donald L. Becker+∆ Mrs. Lindsey E. Younger Ms. Heather Nassar David & Donna Hart+ The Chosen Few Corporation Ms. Susanne J. Les & Mr. Tim Mr. Sean Orzol & Dr. Shawn Reiser Ms. Edna R. Bick & Mr. John Family Mr. & Mrs. Robert Henshaw Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Green & Jacob Orzol Helsom ($50 annually) Ms. Shayna Hosler & Mr. James Greater Flint Chapter of the Mr. Peter Levine & Ms. Marion Day Dr. Ben Pauli & Ms. Vivian Kao Mrs. Paula S. Bottinelli & Ms. Lia Mrs. Kimberley J. Alexander Mason Pierians, Inc. Ms. Kathy Liggett* Mr. & Mrs. Dean Paxton O’Toole Mr. & Mrs. Fred Allen Mr. & Mrs. Roger Hunyady Hamilton Community Health Ms. Julia Long & Mr. Gary Ackland Mr. & Mrs. Gary Philpott+∆ Ms. Marilyn Brown∆ Mrs. Angela Ascencio-Mindlin Mrs. Mary E. Kramer & Mr. Ian Network Ms. Denise M. Lucas+∆ Mr. & Mrs. Don Potter* Rev. & Mrs. Kendall H. Brown Ms. Fleur Barton* Young Landaal Packaging Systems Mr. & Mrs. Clifford Lutz Mrs. Maggie Reeser-Wright Mrs. Heather Burnash Mrs. Ellen Bates Mr. Kenneth C. Kreger & McFarlan Kearsley Residence, Ms. Elizabeth Marasco*∆ Mr. & Mrs. Gary Richards & Family Mr. Donald Carmody+∆ Mrs. Debbie Benjamin Mr. Timothy M. Morgan+ LLC Ms. Carol Masse Ms. Suzanne Rock & Mr. James Lt. Gov. John D. Cherry & State Ms. Stacie Bielec Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Kudza PNC Financial Services Group Mr. & Mrs. Lee Maxwell Uicker Rep. Pamela Faris Mrs. Amy Britz Mr. & Mrs. Gary Kuiper The Rutherford Group Mr. & Ms. Bernard McAra∆ Mr. & Mrs. Robert Romanowski+ Ms. Deborah Cherry Ms. Teleah Brown Mr. & Mrs. Mike Laux+ Superior Travel Service Jack & Pam McCarthy+∆ Mr. & Mrs. Ghassan K. Saab Robin & Kathleen Childress Mr. & Mrs. Michael Burkhardt Ms. Katherine Maitland & Mr. & Mrs. James McEwan Mr. & Mrs. Donald Skunda* Mr. & Mrs. James Clodfelter, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Carr Mr. Barry McGhan Dr. & Mrs. Jack McGaugh* Mr. & Mrs. Worley Smith Ms. Mary Coleman∆ Mr. & Mrs. Eric Cassabon Mr. William K. McDonald+ Dr. & Mrs. Kim P. McPheeters Ms. Sherri Stephens RENEWING MEMBERS 35 36 CONTRIBUTIONS contributions

Mr. & Mrs. James McDougal Ms. Joyce M. Gadola+ Ms. Susan Spiegel The Flint Institute The following are gifts Grant for the 4, 3, 2 Art School Mr. Richard McNally+ Mrs. Kelly Gagliardo Ms. Sally Strand received from Endowment Fund Ms. Shelly R. Meisel Ms. Lee Giacalone Mrs. Norma Struck of Arts gratefully The Isabel Foundation 3.15.17 – 7.14.17 Ms. Pennie A. Meyers+ Ms. Estella L. Gould Ms. Dorothy S. Taylor+ acknowledges the Grant to support Pre-College Hon. & Mrs. Eugene A. Moore Ms. Diane M Granger∆ Mrs. Sally Thielen+ Portfolio Development Program Mr. & Mrs. Ken Nemitz Mrs. Danielle Hawkins Mr. Mark Q. Thornton+∆ generosity of the 2017–2018 Dr. & Mrs. Jack Nettleton+ Ms. Carole D. Hecker Mrs. Lei Tobias+ Special Gifts following donors James A. Welch Foundation Mrs. Nancy Odette Miss Buke Hiziroglu*+∆ Mrs. Linda Todorow To support the General Operating Stella & Frederick Loeb Charitable Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Oskey Ms. Dora Hoelscher Mrs. Joan Topham who have supported Fund Trust Mr. & Mrs. Bernie Paul Ms. Helen R. Hoyt+ Ms. Jane B. Trotter+ Charles Stewart Harding Ms. Lynn Penning & Mr. Anthony Ms. Christine Hull Ms. Holly A. Underwood the Institute with Foundation Grant for Early Childhood Flemming Ms. Mary Jacobs Ms. Rita Valley+ Education Grant to support the General Mr. & Mrs. Randall Petrides Mr. Richard G. Johnson+ Ms. Jolyn Vita contributions. PNC Foundation Operating Fund Mr. Douglas Petroni & Ms. Rosalie Mrs. Debra Kalush Ms. Theresa Wall The Peter D. and Nancy P. Grant for Art a la Carte 2017–2018 Buss-Petroni+ Ms. Rachael Kasperowicz Ms. Jane Walworth+∆ Kleinpell Family Fund of the Stella & Frederick Loeb Charitable Ms. Jacqueline Piechowski Ms. Susan Kelly∆ Ms. Wanda R. Warby+∆ Community Foundation of Trust Ms. Debra Piper+ Mr. Stephen Kober Ms. Jean Willing Greater Fiint Mr. & Mrs. Robert J. Pries Ms. Charlene A. Kowalski Mr. Christopher Young+ Grant for ARTreach Program Mr. Thomas Pugsley & Ms. Susan Mr. David Kummer+ Ms. Janie Zelnis Grant to provide Art School 2017–2018 Sage Mrs. Spencer Kelly Lanyi+∆ Ms. Marie L. Zuk Scholarships for glass blowing Stella & Frederick Loeb Charitable Ms. Carol Raznik Ms. Dorothy Latchana classes for Flint’s Youth Trust Student Mr. Alfred Arnold & Mrs. Dolores Ms. Marie Lauer Doris A. Sutton Family Foundation ($20 annually) Gift of an FIA Membership M. Roat-Arnold Mr. Don LeGault Miss M. Paige Bright* Grant to support the Capital Ms. Patricia J. Cleland for Sandy Mr. & Mrs. Richard Rogers Mrs. Suzanne Lewis∆ Miss Madeline Kelly Investment of the Glass Studio & Malnar Mr. & Mrs. Barry Rosen Mr. Tom Lipinski Miss Adeline Perrault Gallery Mrs. Katie Currier & Family for Mr. & Mrs. Ivan Smith Ms. Sue Lockard Miss Tayva Phillips Flint Cultural Center Foundation Debbie Horkey Mr. William V. Abendschien Ms. Marcia Luther Miss Maeve Thompson* & Mrs. Mary Ann Sullivan- Ms. Sandy Malnar+ Miss Abigayle Weder Abendschein+ Dr. Pamela Marin Mr. Benjamin West Ms. Jeanette Veenhuis* Mrs. Mary Markel Mr. & Mrs. James Waner Ms. Marjorie Markon+ Youth Mr. & Mrs. Ricky Ware Ms. Gina Mattarella ($20 annually) Mr. Alfred Mirakovits & Mr. Aron McCormick+ Brody Bellamy Ms. Cynthia Zack Mr. Gerald Moore Skye Dennison Ms. Dee Moreno+ Jillian Guise Individual Ms. Marlene Morris∆ Olivia Lyons ($30 annually) Ms. Maryanne Naegele Emily Madill Ms. Patricia Alexander Ms. Sandra Nicholas Karsten Sabo Ms. Margaret Allen Mrs. Betty Noonan Mr. Ronald Artis Miss Janet T. O’Keefe∆ Mrs. Doris Beebe+ Ms. Susan Pekarek Mrs. Connie Borrie Mrs. Julie Pflanzer Mr. Tim Brandt* Ms. Sally Pierson+ Ms. Ellen Brothers Ms. Jeanne Pina Ms. Lois Callan∆ Mrs. Daphne Prescott Ms. Janet Cameron Mr. Phillip W. Purdy+ Kathleen S. Cauley+∆ Mrs. Haehyun Rhyee Ms. Teresa Charette Mr. John L. Riegle, Jr. (left to right) Art School Director Donovan Entrekin and Curator Mrs. Nikola Conklin Ms. Edith A. Robbins+ of Education Monique Desormeau receives grant awards from Dr. Ronald Crow Ms. Kathleen Rollins∆ Anne Carey and Janice Sova from Wealth and Investment Miss Vanessa Dendy Ms. Lori Rousseau Management of Huntington National Bank. Mrs. Elaine M. Dobrowolski Ms. Margaret J. Royce∆ Ms. Sova and Ms. Carey represent the Stella and Mr. Jeff Dominguez Mrs. Linda Scharrer Fredrick Loeb Charitable Trust, which supports three ongoing Ms. Mary Downey+ Mrs. Sheila A. Schweinsberg+ programs: a noontime series of visual arts related films and Ms. Shirley Dunbar-Pumphrey+ Mr. Sam Selou videos for seniors, a three-year program that facilitates the Mrs. Eileen Ellis Ms. Kathleen A. Sheehy Mr. E. Richard Farone+ career pursuits of gifted high school visual arts students, and Ms. Patricia A. Sincock a comprehensive visual arts-based program for K-6th grade Mr. Todd Ferguson Ms. Melody Sowers Mr. Gregory D. Fiedler students. CONTRIBUTIONS 37 38 CONTRIBUTIONS

Ms. Pam Folts & Ms. Sherry Ms. Jennifer Don Dick & Judy Cramer In memory of Robert & Judith In honor of Claire White to support Kentwood Office Furniture Johnston for Lisa Land Ms. Nora G. Fisher Mr. & Mrs. F. James Cummins Piper to support the Expansion the Art School Endowment Fund Michael & Manisha Kia Mr. & Mrs. Bob Gustafson for Mr. & Mrs. John B. Henry Suzie & Paul Decker Project Endowment Fund Charles Stewart Harding Dr. Prasad & Mrs. Jayashree Michele Igram The Pattee Family Mr. & Mrs. Michael A. Farella Mr. & Mrs. David F. Barbour Foundation Kommareddi Stephen & Kathleen Leist for Mr. Scott Romanowski Flint Community Fund of the Mrs. Edmund Brownell Chuck & Kathryn Sharbaugh Lavida Massage of Grand Blanc Genevieve Leist Kathryn Sharbaugh Community Foundation of Mr. & Mrs. Mark L. Lippincott Mass Transportation Authority Mr. & Mrs. Bernie Paul for JoAnn Ms. Jeanne C. Thick & Mr. John Greater Flint In memory of Dennis Younger to McLaren Flint Jacob Nelson Mr. Victor E. George support the Expansion Project Dr. Bobby Mukkamala & Dr. Nita Mrs. Daphne Prescott for Olivia Hank & Bonnie Graff Event Sponsors Kulkarni In memory of Frances Gumpper Endowment Fund Since 3.15.17 – 7.14.17 Lyons Mr. & Mrs. Neil D. Graham Atty. Matthew L. Norwood Mr. & Mrs. Raymond J. Kelly III Mr. & Mrs. Chris J. Dundas Mrs. Ellajane S. Rundles for Adam & Swathi Griffin Art on Tap 2017 Rama D. Rao, MD Dr. & Mrs. Morton Stanley Mr. & Mrs. Bennett Engelman Janice Rundles Ms. Patricia L. Griffin Al Serra Auto Plaza Ms. Sheila R. Smith Mr. & Mrs. Khalil M. Saab for Erin In memory of Ronald Hawkins to Mr. & Mrs. John B. Henry In memory of Dennis Younger to Dr. Walter & Linda Barkey Suellen J. Parker P.C. & Ghassan K. Saab support the Expansion Project Ms. Janis J. Howard support the Founders Society Consumers Energy Summerset Salon & Day Spa Ms. Suzanne Turpen for Kelly & Endowment Fund The Huntington National Bank Chuck & Barbara White Yeo & Yeo CPAs & Business Servpro of Fenton & NW Genesee Mark Loush Mr. & Mrs. John B. Henry Mrs. Judith Jacobson Consultants County Chuck & Kathryn Sharbaugh Mr. & Mrs. Timothy H. Knecht Shaltz Automation Donations to the FIA Keith LeFleur The Party 2017 Albert & Barbara Koegel In Honor The Tommy McHale Team @ Keller Library In memory of Judith M. Irwin to ABC-12 Mrs. Jane Landaal Williams Real Estate Christie’s support the Expansion Project In honor of Guy Adamec to All-Weather Seal Co., Inc. Mrs. Spencer Kelly Lanyi The Torch Bar & Grill Mr. John V. Dempsey & Ms. Margo Mr. Steven S. Bailie & Ms. Valarie purchase Art School supplies American Machining, Inc. Law Office of Timothy J. Simon, Tom & DeAnn Townsend Lakin Allen Mr. & Mrs. Fred H. Bellairs Associated Radiologists of Flint/ P.C. University of Michigan-Flint Mr. Warren Gregory Mr. & Mrs. John B. Henry In honor of Allan & Pat Beauvais’ Greater Imaging Mrs. Linda LeMieux Chuck & Kathryn Sharbaugh 50th Wedding Anniversary ATI Group Sponsor of Huntington Free Lewis & Knopf, CPAs, P.C. Baker College of Flint In memory of Judith M. Irwin to Mr. & Mrs. William Wells Saturdays 2016–2018 Allan & Patrice Martin Ms. Nicole Barrett support the Founders Society Huntington Bank Mr. & Mrs. John J. McIntosh In honor of Nancy Epstein’s Big Top Tattoo/Signature Tattoo Barbara White To support Founders Society Mr. & Mrs. Michael Melet Birthday Bobby J. Grossi DDS - Gateway Ms. Jessie Jarou & Ms. Sharon In memory of Kathryn G. Michigan Realtors Lois & Mort Stanley Dental Bates Menoutes to support the Mr. & Mrs. William H. Moeller In honor of John Henry and Bodman PLC: Andrea & Courtland Expansion Project Endowment Denny Morgan, Helen Sue & Jim Anderson, Joseph Kochanek, To support the Art School FIA Volunteers to support the Fund Morgan, Kris & Scott Maly, and Stacey & John Cashen, Mrs. Mary E. Kramer & Mr. Ian Expansion Project Endowment Ms. Patricia L. Abood Anne & Spicer McDowell Christopher & Ann Dine, Michael Young Fund Ms. Stella B. Economy Mr. & Mrs. John D. Mott Mr. & Mrs. Chris J. Dundas & Sharon Stack To support the Education Mr. & Mrs. Michael A. Farella Dr. & Mrs. Kienan F. Murphy Caudill Thornquist Group Department’s Start Programs Mr. & Mrs. Rick Greene Mr. & Mrs. John Nieman In honor of Arthur & Bess Hurand Cline, Cline & Griffin PC The Sheppy Dog Fund Dr. & Mrs. Michael Hourani Ms. Roberta S. Patt to purchase Marver Tables for the Community Podiatry Group, PC Darrell Lindman & Susan Lindman Ms. Amy Phee Expansion Project Sponsor of Pressed for Time Da Edoardo North Ms. Lisa M. Ramont Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence F. Piper Mr. David Fishman exhibition Diplomat Mrs. Marjorie Rideout Ms. Janet M. Pollick Mr. Michael J. Fishman Founders Society Ed Fletcher-Keller Williams Real Mr. & Mrs. David P. Robison Anthony & Mary Ponsetto In celebration of Velynda Estate Sponsor of the Graphics Gallery Chuck & Kathryn Sharbaugh Mr. John L. Riegle, Jr. Mekhene’s Birthday to support Flint & Genesee Chamber of 16/17 Mr. Steven N. Smith Mr. & Mrs. Jeffry D. Rocco the Expansion Project Endowment Commerce Founders Society Ms. Alessandra Rose In memory of Robert S. Piper to Fund The Forbes Co. & Somerset Mr. & Mrs. Khalil M. Saab support the Expansion Project Kathryn Sharbaugh Collection Mr. & Mrs. Timothy C. Sanford Endowment Fund The Four Paw Hotel & Day Resort In Memory Chuck & Kathryn Sharbaugh In honor of Chuck & Kathryn Greg & Mary Baehr Joanne and Bob Fuller Ms. Berna S. Sorscher Sharbaugh’s Anniversary to In Memory of Jim and Susan Bennett Telephone Answering Genesee Urgent Care Ms. Annette Tran support the Expansion Project Ananich to support the Expansion Service Adam Haffajee Associate Broker Dr. & Mrs. Jay A. Werschky Equipment Fund Project Endowment Fund Falding Bishop with Jennifer Lasco Real Estate Mr. & Mrs. Jerome D. Winegarden, Ms. Jane M. Bingham Mr. Michael Dingman & Mrs. Mrs. Christine Bozynski The Horizon Group of Raymond Jr. In honor of Kathryn Sharbaugh Susan Sumner Dingman Nick & Mary Calandro James Judge & Mrs. Thomas C. Yeotis to support the Expansion Project The Hurand Family In memory of Sally Case to Cline, Cline & Griffin PC Mary Zook & Roy Zook Equipment Fund Ms. Jill Incarnati support the Expansion Project Caren & Ed Cohen Ms. Chene Koppitz Jennifer Lasco Real Estate Equipment Fund Community Impact Fund of the In memory of C.J. Shelley Ms. Janna Jones Ms. Valarie Allen Community Foundation of Mr. & Mrs. Michael Melet Ms. Jane M. Bingham Greater Flint FOUNDERS SOCIETY 39 40 FOUNDERS SOCIETY founders travel ArtPrize Southern Charm featuring September 26, 2017 Charleston, Jekyll Island 8:30a–7:00p & Savannah $45 per person April 14–20, 2018 ArtPrize is an open, independent, Powerpoint Presentation international competition featuring September 21, 2017 @ 2p works in any medium. Art is FIA Board Room displayed throughout downtown RSVP to Ann Chan at 810.423.5209 Grand Rapids in museums, Includes restaurants, offices, hotels, stores, • Low Country in Georgia and South and parks from September 20 – Carolina October 8. It is free and open to • Overnight at Jekyll Island Club the public, and is one of the most • Two nights in Savannah attended public art events in the • One night in Charleston Southern Italy & Sicily world. More than $500,000 in prizes upcoming trips November 2–13, 2017 • Explore Boone Hall plantation or the are awarded based on public vote Patriots Point Naval and Maritime 12 days • 10 breakfasts • 6 dinners and a jury of art experts. Museum $4499* per person (double occupancy) The round trip motorcoach will depart promptly from the FIA at 8:30a and • Uncover Sicily’s Moorish and Norman return at 7:00p. influences that intertwine with Greek and Tropical Costa Rica For reservations or more A portion of ticket proceeds Roman ruins November 8–16, 2018 information, contact Carol or Bob support FIA programs and • Explore Agrigento’s ancient Valley of the Includes Turley at 810.653.1083. exhibitions. Temples • Two nights each in a Tamarindo Beach • Travel to the historic hilltop town of resort and Monteverde cloud forest Taormina • River boat adventure in the Cano • Stop at a local winery in Southern Italy, Chicago Negro nature preserve complete with wine tasting and dinner October 2–4, 2017 • View Arenal Volcano featuring regional specialties • Explore San Jose’s Plaza de Cultura $759 per person (double occupancy) • Explore the ancient town of Sassi di and view the National Theatre Estimated cost at time of printing Matera, known for its cave dwellings • Choice of a hanging bridges nature • Spend time in the mystical town of Includes walk Alberobello, with its unusual cone-shaped • Rail from Flint roofed homes known as “trulli” • Two nights accommodations • Discover spectacular Mt. Etna Volcano • Architecture cruise Look for more information on these National Park • Devil in the White City Tour upcoming trips in the next issue. • In Pompeii, walk in the footsteps of • Two breakfasts and one dinner ancient Romans who perished in the For reservations or more foothills of Mount Vesuvius information on the Chicago trips, * Included in price: round trip air from the airport, air contact Billie Fisher at 810.232.6867 taxes, fees/surcharges, and hotel transfers. Not included or Diane Roberts at 810.629.4270, in price: cancellation waiver and insurance of $280 per person. All rates are per person and are subject to ext. 201. change, based on air inclusive package from Flint. For reservations or more information, contact Ann Chan at 810.423.5209 or Diane Roberts at 810.629.4270, ext. 201. MUSEUM SHOP 41 Mission: to advance the understanding Board of Trustees and appreciation of art for all through Thomas J. Mitchell, President collections, exhibitions, and educational Thomas B. Lillie, First Vice-President programs. Louis A. Hawkins, Second Vice-President back to (art) school The FIA Art School offers fall, winter, and Kathryn Boles, Secretary summer sessions for ages 2.5 through Martha Sanford, Treasurer adult. Drawing, painting, sculpture, Dean Yeotis, Immediate Past President ceramics, weaving, and photography are Whether you’re taking a high school/college level Shannon Easter White art class or just exploring a hobby, now is the among the classes offered. Non-members may call to receive a class brochure at Janice T. Harden perfect time to stock up on some new art supplies. 810.237.7315. Richard Harris Lynne Hurand From materials for painting, drawing, and ceramics Benefits and privileges of FIA to storage ideas and things you never knew you membership include 10% discount in the Raymond J. Kelly III Alan Klein needed, we have supplies for artists of all skill Museum Shop and The Palette Café; a 20% discount and early registration privileges on Jimmy King levels. We even have art instruction books that Art School classes; discounts on ticketed Jamile Lawand make great reference materials for any studio. events; free admission to temporary Mark Lippincott exhibitions; invitations to opening Eureka McCormick Members always receive receptions, lectures, and special events; Bill Moeller a 10% discount on FIA Magazine subscription; recognition in Elizabeth S. Murphy Museum Shop purchases. the FIA Magazine and Annual Report and inclusion in two reciprocal membership Jay Nelson programs for members at the $100 level Michael Rucks and above. Ira Rutherford Rubens Society Members are individuals Mary Coe Ryan Be sure to stop by and businesses supporting FIA membership Elisabeth Saab the Museum Shop at the $1,000 level and higher and are Sheila Smith, Founders Society President invited to three exclusive events each year. to check out the Patt Spangler great pieces for Lynne A. Taft-Draper, FOMA President sale in the new Art Ann Walch-Chan The Flint Institute of Arts is a Jan Werschky School Gallery. non-profit, equal opportunity employer, and provides pro- grams and services without FCCC Board Representatives regard to race, color, religion, Steve Heddy national origin, age, sex or handicap. Honorary Trustee Elizabeth Neithercut Operating support for the Flint Institute of Arts is provided in part by the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation. Administration John B. Henry, Executive Director FIA Exhibitions and Programs Michael A. 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