The South Dakota Art Museum News, Fall 1999
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South Dakota State University Open PRAIRIE: Open Public Research Access Institutional Repository and Information Exchange South Dakota Art Museum Newsletters and Publications Fall 1999 The South Dakota Art Museum News, Fall 1999 South Dakota Art Museum Follow this and additional works at: https://openprairie.sdstate.edu/sdam_news Fall 1999 So seumNews Constrnctio a91place for people, artand action Although the ceremonial groundbreaking back in September of 1998 delivered the pomp and circumstance worthy of such an occasion, it doesn't compare with the excitement of actually seeing construction equipment onsite at the Museum! The bidding process was finalized this spring when the construction contract was awarded to Gray Construction Company of Watertown, South Dakota. In early May, work started on the demolition phase of the project, which is currently running ahead of schedule according to Museum director, Lynn Verschoor. "It's heartbreaking to see the demolition," Verschoor commented, "but we realize that this is just the first phase of a project that will provide so many exciting opportunities for growth and activity at the South Dakota Art Museum." The walls of the original building have been stripped down to the outside shell, and ground has been cleared on the south side of the Museum to make way for construction of the 8,555-square-foot addition. Construction is projected to last well into the summer of 2000. Moving the colledi back into the building and preparing exhibitions will take several additional months. __ _ Barring complications, the renovated and -,_ expanded Art Museum is expected to reopen late in the year 2000. A crane is used to remove two exterior concrete panels from the south side of the Art Museum to make way for the new addition. ;; 30 .,.;.. 33;,Jto5Ll9 Alex Cooley, 5, creates her own ---utreach original design. to Children paper to fabric had the kids waiting National Guard Armory in Brookings in line for a turn. Cutting original where Art Museum staff produced a stencils from paper and applying "mini-gallery" featuring Oscar Howe them with paint onto fabric was paintings and Native American artifacts. "ll'." -tU,--; � another popular experience with the To demonstrate typical museum younger set. The staff and volunteers activities, a "mini-workshop" was held assisting the youngsters with their featuring the Museum's own resident Increased involvement with children original creations were well rewarded fiber artist, director Lynn Verschoor. and families, and better accessibility to with the smiles and happy faces of Students watched as Lynn created a the community are both priorities on children proud of their own works punch rug design based on a drawing the list of long-range objectives for the of art. by her son, Zach. Then each group of South Dakota Art Museum. Staff and Teaching children about career students got hands-on experience by volunteers from the Art Museum helped opportunities in the museum field was adding fibers to one of three to fulfill these objectives by taking part the focus of the Museum staff's progressive loom weavings. The three in two recent community events, the participation in the 1999 Fifth Grade weavings were finished by the end of Brookings Summer Arts Festival and the Career Day. The day was organized by the day, and were delivered to the fifth Fifth Grade Career Fair. East Central Multi-District marketing grade classes at each of Brooking's In cooperation with the Community classes under the direction of instructor three elementary schools. Cultural Center, the Art Museum Brad Bonde. It offered Brookings Students took home South Dakota provided children's art activities at a Elementary fifth graders a glimpse into a Art Museum bookmarks, Harvey Dunn booth in the Children's Area. Creating wide variety of career possibilities postcards, and, hopefully, a better their own colorful crayon designs, and ranging from "art" to "veterinarian." understanding of the career choices then seeing them transferred from Career Day was held at the available in the museum field. After registering at the luxurious St. Paul Radisson Inn, they headed for fine dining in the atmosphere of an elegant English pub at Gallivan's in St. Paul. Next, it was off to the theatrical highlight of the trip, the Ordway Music Theatre, for a stunning production of the Tony award-winning musical, Miss Saigon. On Friday morning, the group set off early to immerse themselves in art again at the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden and the Walker Art Center. The Walker featured the exhibition Edward Ruscha: Editions 1959-1999. Ruscha is one of contemporary art's most significant graphic artists. This A group of twenty-eight arts Featured exhibitions were the exhibition was a major retrospective of enthusiasts gathered on June 24 to architecture of Ralph Rapson: Sixty the artist's prints, books, and graphic attend the first Museum Discovery Years of Modern Design; the art of works. Other exhibits on display were Tour sponsored by the South Dakota Padberg/Toscani, dealing with issues of Scenarios: Recent Work by Lorna Art Museum. The tour took them first domesticity and the vernacular of the Simpson, a compilation of three black to the newly renovated Minneapolis everyday; photographs on the subject and white film works, and Selections Institute of Arts where they enjoyed a of child labor by Lewis W. Hine and From the Permanent Collection, which "highlights tour" and several hours of David L. Parker; and Recent Accessions looked at the history of the Walker's time to browse on their own. by the Institute. contemporary art collection. , l,�{-G� ricks ricks ricks ricks. ricks ricks ·�����J ricks ricks Bricks Support the South Buy Bricks Dakota Art Museum: nc Bricks The design of the new Art Museum includes a large main entry plaza made ---------------- up of concrete walkways surrounding a triangle of embedded brick pavers. Inscription: Line 1 0 0 0 D D D D D D D The inlaid triangle is intended as a gesture of welcome to visitors and Line 2 0 D D D D D D D D D serves to guide them to the entrance Line 3 1D of the Museum. D O D D D D D D D D Museum supporters will have the opportunity to purchase an Name:, _________________________ engraved brick for each $100 donation they contribute. Address:. ________________________ A donation of $1 00 allows the Telephone:. _______________________ donor to select an inscription to be applied to the face of a brick. Each Mastercard/Visa:. _____________________ brick will have three lines available for inscription with eleven spaces on each Expiration Date: ___________________ line. This is a wonderful opportunity to honor or memorialize loved ones, Make checks payable to: South Dakota Art Museum while supporting the South Dakota Art Museum. Mail to: South Dakota Art Museum Box 2250, SDSU Brookings, SD 57007-0899 Volunteer Guild Activities The South Dakota Art Museum The Guild's Spring Trip was held on A membership drive and increased Volunteer Guild concluded its official May 12, with twenty members in promotion of the Guild's activities were year with the annual Spring Brunch held attendance. The group visited the suggested. All of the results of this lively at Casper's Restaurant on Apri I 27. The Tekakwitha Fine Art Center near discussion have been compiled into a newly-elected slate of officers for the Sisseton, and then spent an enjoyable report that will be forwarded to the 1999-2000 meeting year was introduced afternoon touring the Blue Cloud Abbey. Museum's Board of Trustees. The as follows: President - Sharon Van Riper; Thanks to Jessie Finch for planning such information gathered on the Guild's Vice President - Jessie Finch; Secretary a delightful excursion! views, needs, and direction will Mary Moe; Treasurer - Pam Warren; Although the Guild is on its summer contribute to the Board's long range Historian - Jone Anderson; Members at break from meetings, members turned plans for the entire Museum. Large - Josie Moyer and Donna Ritter; out for a special meeting on June 15. The South Dakota Art Museum and Art-in-the-Schools Coordinator - The executive board brought forth a Volunteer Guild meets the fourth Nancy Rexwinkel. recommendation that the Guild Tuesday of each month from September The highlight of the brunch was the purchase a work of art to commemorate through April, excluding the months of featured speaker, South Dakota Art the grand re-opening of the museum January and February. Meetings are Museum Director Lynn Verschoor. She upon completion of its construction held at 10:00 a.m., beginning with provided some insight into her personal project. A motion to this effect was coffee and refreshments at 9:30. While and professional history, and the path passed, and a committee was formed to the Museum is closed for construction, that led her to the directorship of the determine the funding options and the Guild meetings are held at the meeting Museum, which she assumed on selection process for the artwork. room of the Sheraton Condominium, February 3. Verschoor also shared with The bu I k of the meeting ti me was 808 Christine Avenue, in Brookings. All Guild members her vision of what the spent discussing long range plans for the interested parties are invited to attend. South Dakota Art Museum will be upon Volunteer Guild. Many ideas were Call the Museum Office at 688-5423 or its reopening in a newly renovated and considered with regard to the role of the President Sharon Van Riper at 692-4991 expanded building. Guild in the Museum's outreach efforts. for information. TheSouth Dakota� Museum needs YOU Members As a Museum member, your benefits include the South Dakota Museum News, <Pit a 20% discount on Museum Name as it should appear in publication classes and workshops, and a 10% discount on Museum Store purchases.