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Peach Mint Lemonade This newest beverage, developed by FIA baristas, is a wonderful mix of all things summer. Let the taste of fresh- squeezed lemons, leafy mint leaves, and juicy ripe peaches take you to a Members always receive a place of utter bliss. The Peach Mint 10% discount at The Café. Lemonade is a perfect complement to any summer day spent at the museum. Hours Mon–Wed & Fri 9a–5p* Thursday 9a–9p* Saturday 10a–5p* Sunday 1p–5p * The Café is open extended hours for select special events. FROM THE DIRECTOR 2 from the director 2 Board of Trustees If you have visited the Flint Institute one. This extraordinary collection Elizabeth S. Murphy President Mark L. Lippincott First Vice-President of Arts recently, you may have leaves no doubt about the magical exhibitions 3–5 Timothy Sanford Second Vice-President noticed among the loyal patrons power and beauty of the real thing. Samuel M. Harris Secretary who regularly attend events, a Both exhibitions are sure to appeal to video gallery 6 F. James Cummins Treasurer lot of people you have not seen audiences far and wide. Louis A. Hawkins Immediate Past-President before. That’s because the FIA has featured acquisition 7 Susan Steiner Bolhouse Katharine W. Eiferle introduced over the last couple of years many attractive and diverse acquisitions 8 Chris Flores Arminda Garcia programs and events that are greatly Ayman Haidar expanding our audience. Exhibitions art on loan 9 Armando Hernandez that feature the most important and Lynne Hurand calendar 10 Pete Hutchison popular artists from around the world Chris Kelly, Jr. like the Masterpieces of European films 11–12 Christopher S. Kelly, Sr. Painting, the Landscapes from the Linda LeMieux Age of Impressionism, the Mary Diane Lindholm Lee Bendolph, Gee’s Bend Quilts, news & programs 13–16 Robert S. Piper Marcus Randolph and Beyond and the Dale Chihuly: education 17–18 Michael Rucks Seaforms have great appeal. Lectures Ira A. Rutherford by some of the most noteworthy art school 19–20 Clinton A. Sampson personalities in the art-world, award Grayce Scholt winning films, family programs, and John B. Henry, III Phyllis Sykes Director membership 21–24 Mary Ann Tremaine fun-filled after-hours parties also have Jan Werschky become popular attractions. As a contributions 25–26 Claire M. White result, the FIA is now a destination for Karen Williams Weaver many who live beyond the county. The popular Gala events staged for art sales & rental gallery 27–28 the openings of special exhibitions, Honorary Trustee Elizabeth Neithercut With the events planned for spring attract both long-time patrons and founders travel 28 and summer, the trend should first-time visitors. The lavish affairs Administration continue. Beginning on May 23 offer opportunities to see great museum shop 29 John B. Henry, III Director and continuing through August 15, art, eat good food, enjoy lively Michael A. Melenbrink Assistant Director of the FIA will be the only Midwest entertainment, and socialize with the Finance & Administration Kathryn K. Sharbaugh Assistant Director of venue for renowned glass master, most interesting people. The year’s Development Lino Tagliapietra. Tagliapietra is biggest Gala is scheduled for May 22, Michael D. Martin Coordinator of Collections widely revered as the maestro of the night before the Lino Tagliapietra & Exhibitions glassblowing, an inspiring teacher in Retrospect and the Tiffany Lamps Monique M. Desormeau Curator of Education and the elder statesman linking the exhibitions open to the public. Called Addie Langford Assistant Director of the Art School glass centers of Venice, Italy and the The Party, the event is sure to live up Pacific Northwest. Dale Chihuly is to its name with the most sumptuous among the well-known artists who food and surprise entertainment that contents Tagliapietra has greatly influenced. can only be described as “a night to remember.” What’s more, Maestro Complementing the 165 work Tagliapietra will be in attendance. Cover Image From the exhibition Lino collection will be an exhibition of 40 Tagliapietra in Retrospect: A Modern Renaissance in of the finest leaded glass lamps by So, mark your calendars and plan Italian Glass Louis Comfort Tiffany. Reproductions not to miss any of the exciting events Lino Tagliapietra of the lamps have been so popular, scheduled for the coming months. I Italian, b. 1934 it is hard for many people to know look forward to seeing you, and be Mandara blown glass, 2006 an authentic Tiffany when they see sure to bring a friend. 22 3/4 x 15 3/4 x 7 1/2 inches Organized by Museum of Glass, Tacoma, Washington 3 EXHIBITIONS EXHIBITIONS 4
Lino Tagliapietra Sponsored by Tiffany Lamps John & Marilyn Kopp, Articles of Utility, Objects of Art in Retrospect Goldmans, LLC Sponsored by Lino Tagliapietra 5.23.10 – 8.15.10 A Modern Renaissance Italian, b. 1934 Citizens Bank Silea Johnson & Rabiah Galleries blown glass, 2003 in Italian Glass 29 1/2 x 9 x 6 3/4 inches Organized by Museum of Glass, Tacoma, Washington Tiffany Lamps: Articles of Utility, social context of these iconic objects. 5.23.10 – 8.15.10 Objects of Art celebrates Louis By creating lamps as objects of both Hodge & Temporary Exhibition Galleries Comfort Tiffany’s revolutionary utility and art, Louis Comfort Tiffany contributions to modern decorative realized his goal of making beautiful lighting. Organized by the Neustadt objects accessible to the public. Lino Tagliapietra is widely revered as the maestro Collection of Tiffany Glass in New For related event, see page 14. of glassblowing, an inspiring teacher and the elder York City, this exhibition presents > statesman linking the glass centers of Venice, Italy the first in-depth look at the Tiffany and the Pacific Northwest. Studios’ deliberate efforts to produce lamps that balance artistry with utility Tagliapietra’s artistic imagery and vision continue and profitability. Over 40 stunning Louis Comfort Tiffany to influence Studio Glass artists around the world. objects in an array of colors, sizes American, 1848–1933 Among the well-known artists that he has had a great Wisteria Library Lamp and decorative styles are featured in leaded glass and bronze, 1900–1906 influence on is Dale Chihuly. In 1979, Tagliapietra five sections exploring the themes of 27 x 18 inches came to Pilchuck Glass School, the school that Organized by The Neustadt Collection fabrication, design inspiration, and of Tiffany Glass, New York Chihuly began. Tagliapietra unhesitatingly shared changing lighting technologies. The his expertise with Dale Chihuly as well as other show also includes tools, materials and artists worldwide, universally elevating the art and period photographs to enhance the craft of glassmaking and changing the course of viewer’s appreciation of the objects by contemporary glass. demonstrating how they were made This exhibition is the first comprehensive and what influenced the designs. retrospective of Tagliapietra’s art and career. Tiffany’s lamps are an innovative It represents not only the pivotal and and successful combination of renowned series of artistic work, but also usefulness and beauty. As articles designs made for industry and private of utility, reading lamps, floor lamps, objects that have never been exhibited. and hanging shades come in a It includes 165 objects acquired from the wide variety of sizes and shapes to artist’s own collection and collections regulate and direct light. As objects around the world. of art, the lamps, with their interplay of colored glass and richly sculpted Selections in the exhibition range from bronze, bring beauty into the home. large works and major installations, to Whether understated minimal accents smaller works such as goblets and small of color, or showy, elaborate design vessels. Also included in the exhibition are statements, Tiffany lamps compliment several collaborations with other artists like a diversity of decorative schemes. This Dan Dailey and Marina Angelin. exhibition goes beyond the general > For related event and lecture, appreciation of the beauty of Tiffany see pages 14 and 15. lamps by examining the artistry and 5 EXHIBITIONS EXHIBITIONS 6
Japanese Woodblock Prints fleckenstein video gallery 5.15.10 – 7.25.10 Japanese woodblock prints influenced the paintings and prints of the French Posse Ford Graphics Gallery Impressionists. These delicate images (U.S., 2007) By Dzine, 14 min.
reflect the pleasure-seeking culture MAY Benjy Melendez is a Puerto Rican of Japan; depicting beautiful women, youth who heads the Ghetto Brothers, Kabuki actors, and landscapes peopled a South Bronx street gang turned with characters from everyday life. Since peace-minded community activist the mid to late 19th century, printmakers group. The contrast of Benjy’s tough have looked to Japanese prints for their exterior and his private spiritual interior unique use of composition, color, and is the epicenter of the work by Dzine, a Photo Courtesy of Rita Fecher Archives, Zev Greenfield, perspective. Benjy and Wanda Melendez Collection Chicago-based multimedia artist. Among the earliest gifts to the FIA’s collection, the Japanese prints are rarely In Between a Hard Place on view because of the damage that (U.S., 2008) By Kate Gilmore, 9 min. can occur when the delicate colors are Creating the role of many female exposed to light. This exhibition will JUNE stereotypes, the artist interacts with a illustrate the important and influential succession of sheetrock walls that she genre of the most skilled woodblock must punch and kick her way through printers. Included will be works by with a set of incredibly high heels. masters such as Hiroshige, Kunisada and Kuniyoshi.
Ando Hiroshige Japanese, 1797–1858 Bataille Sudden Shower Over Shin-Ohashi Bridge woodblock on paper, 1857 (Belgium, 2003) By Nicolas Provost, 7 min. 13 3/8 x 9 7/8 inches Fragments from the classic Akira Gift of Philip K. and Anne U. Stevens, 1998.19 JULY Kurosawa film Rashomon are subjected to a mirror effect. A scene in which two samurai fight each other becomes a Recent Acquisitions to the cosmic field of monsters where horror and pain evoke beauty and joy. FIA’s Permanent Collection 7.31.10 – 9.26.10 The FIA’s permanent collection has over 3,000 works on paper and continues Ford Graphics Gallery to grow through generous gifts and Perfect Leader by purchasing works to fill gaps in the (U.S., 1983) By Max Almy, 4 min. collection. Over the past three years, the A still-potent satire of the political FIA has acquired many works on paper television spot, this work shows that from which this exhibition was created. ideology is the product and power is
AUGUST theJune payoff. The process of political image-making and marketing is Louise Bourgeois American, b. France, b. 1911 revealedIn Between as an omnipotent a Hard computer Place Metamorfosis manufactures the perfect candidate. aquatint on paper, 1997 20 x 24 inches Museum purchase, 2007.128 7 COLLECTIONS COLLECTIONS 8 featured acquisition acquisitions Ron Kleeman Ron Kleeman Tom Blackwell American, b. 1937 American, b. 1937 American, b. 1938 Dante Marioni is known for his mastery of A.J. Foyt Cartwheel Series SoHo Saint Triumph Trumpet Dante Marioni screenprint on paper, 1977 lithograph on paper, n.d. screenprint on paper, 1981 Venetian glassblowing techniques. The forms 20 x 30 inches 35 1/2 x 38 1/2 inches 28 3/4 x 28 3/4 inches used in his work are inspired by ancient classic Gift of Louis K. and Susan P. Gift of Louis K. and Susan P. Gift of Louis K. and Susan P. Greek and Etruscan pottery that he transforms Meisel, 2010.1 Meisel, 2010.8 Meisel, 2010.13 into modern sculpture. His elegant vessels Ron Kleeman Ron Kleeman Audrey Flack are compelling for their bold colors, striking American, b. 1937 American, b. 1937 American, b. 1938 geometries, graceful forms, and impeccable A.J. Foyt And The Borg Fire Engine and Car Royal Flush finishes. Most of the forms he chooses are Warner Times Four lithograph on paper, n.d. screenprint on masonite, 1977 utilitarian in nature, yet by increasing the scale lithograph on paper, 1978 17 x 25 inches 48 x 66 inches 17 1/4 x 24 inches Gift of Louis K. and Susan P. Gift of Louis K. and Susan P. he challenges the viewer’s perceptions of Gift of Louis K. and Susan P. Meisel, 2010.9 Meisel, 2010.14 these objects. Meisel, 2010.2 Charles Bell Ralph Goings Marioni has been inspired by both historical Ron Kleeman American, 1935 - 1995 American, b. 1938 and contemporary glassblowers. Drawing American, b. 1937 Ultimate Gumball Griddle Inn Unser - Commemorative upon the centuries old artistic conversation screenprint on masonite, 1979 screenprint on masonite, 1978 lithograph on paper, 1978 48 x 54 inches 30 x 45 1/2 inches about classical design, proportion, and 16 x 20 inches Gift of Louis K. and Susan P. Gift of Louis K. and Susan P. aesthetics, he is also influenced by the Gift of Louis K. and Susan P. Meisel, 2010.10 Meisel, 2010.15 teachings of contemporary mentors, such as Meisel, 2010.3 Lino Tagliapietra, to create a style distinctively Ron Kleeman his own. Marioni was introduced to the American, b. 1937 medium at a young age. He grew up working Sneva - Cartwheel Series lithograph on paper, 1978 in glass studios, where he was surrounded 17 1/4 x 24 inches by many well-respected artists such as Dale Gift of Louis K. and Susan P. Chihuly, William Morris and Richard Marquis. Meisel, 2010.4
This work, Orange and Yellow Vase Form Ron Kleeman is from Marioni’s Whopper series of large American, b. 1937 Johncock - Cartwheel Series scale vase forms and is one of 19 works of lithograph on paper, 1978 contemporary decorative arts donated by 17 1/4 x 24 inches Natalie Pelavin in 2009. Gift of Louis K. and Susan P. Meisel, 2010.5
Ron Kleeman American, b. 1937 Rutherford - Cartwheel Series lithograph on paper, 1978 17 1/4 x 24 inches Tom Blackwell Oded Halahmy Gift of Louis K. and Susan P. American, b. 1938 Israeli, b. Iraq, b. 1938 Meisel, 2010.6 Santa Monica Harley Ancient Game (Belbelwahach) screenprint on masonite, 1977 bronze cast, 2006 29 x 37 inches 35 1/4 x 21 3/4 inches Dante Marioni Ron Kleeman Gift of Louis K. and Susan P. Gift of the artist, 2010.16 American, b. 1937 American, b. 1964 Meisel, 2010.11 Orange and Yellow Vase Form Mustang Sally The Third blown glass, 1991 Cross Paul Frets 29 x 9 1/2 inches screenprint on masonite, 1978 Tom Blackwell American, b. 1935 Gift of Natalie Pelavin, 2009.66 47 1/2 x 69 1/4 inches American, b. 1938 Gandy Tree Gift of Louis K. and Susan P. Shatzi oil on canvas, 1983 Meisel, 2010.7 screenprint on masonite, 1979 72 x 72 inches 46 1/2 x 60 1/2 inches Anonymous Donor, 2010.17 Gift of Louis K. and Susan P. Meisel, 2010.12 9 COLLECTIONS SA 1 7:30p Film: The Imaginarium of WE 2 12:15p Art à la Carte: The Doctor Parnassus Great Masters of the Italian Renaissance: Van Dyck art on loan SU 2 1:00p Artist Reception: Art
MAY Sales & Rental Gallery FR 4 7:30p Arabic Film Series:
2:00p Film: The Imaginarium of JUNE Amreeka Doctor Parnassus The following artworks are on loan from the FIA to the exhibitions: SA 5 7:30p Arabic Film Series: MO 3 7:30p Jewish Film Festival: Amreeka No. 4 Street of Our Lady SU 6 2:00p Arabic Film Series: Dutch Utopia: American TU 4 7:30p Jewish Film Festival: Driving to Zigzigland Artists in Holland 1880–1914 The Debt WE 9 12:15p Art à la Carte: Mona Taft Museum of Art WE 5 12:15p Art à la Carte: The Lisa Revealed Great Masters of the Italian Cincinnati, Ohio SA 12 10:00a Flint Art Fair Renaissance: Bernardo Strozzi 2/5/10 – 5/2/10 7:30p Jewish Film Festival: SU 13 10:00a Flint Art Fair The Brothers Warner Grand Rapids Art Museum WE 16 12:15p Art à la Carte: David Grand Rapids, Michigan TH 6 7:30p Jewish Film Festival: Hockney’s Secret Knowledge For My Father 5/23/10 – 8/15/10 WE 23 12:15p Art à la Carte: FR 7 7:30p Film: The Girl With the A Model for Matisse Dragon Tattoo WE 30 12:15p Art à la Carte: Letta Crapo Smith SA 8 7:30p Film: The Girl With the Rothko’s Rooms American, 1862–1921 Dragon Tattoo The First Birthday oil on canvas, 1904 SU 9 2:00p Film: The Girl With the 56 1/2 x 41 7/8 inches MO 16 12:00p Family Event: Art Dragon Tattoo Gift of Mrs. Jay C. Thompson, 1967.10 School Tent at the Genesee WE 12 12:15p Art à la Carte: The County Fair (see page 19 for Great Masters of the Italian complete schedule) Renaissance: Fra Angelico
FR 14 7:30p Film: The White Ribbon SA 15 10:00a Exhibition Opens: Degas: Figures in Motion Japanese Woodblock Prints AUGUST calendar 7:30p Film: The White Ribbon Art Gallery of Alberta SU 16 2:00p Film: The White Ribbon Edmonton, Alberta, Canada 7:00p Arabic Series: Comedy, 1/22/10 – 5/30/10 Arabic-style WE 19 12:15p Art à la Carte: The Great Masters of the Italian
Edgar Degas Renaissance: Caravaggio French, 1834–1917 Danseuse á la barre FR 21 7:30p Film: Mary & Max charcoal and pastel on paper, ca. 1885 9 x 11 1/2 inches SA 22 7:00p Celebration: The Party Gift of The Whiting Foundation in memory of Alice D. Johnson, 1988.1 SU 23 1:00p Exhibitions Open: Lino Tagliapietra & Tiffany Lamps 2:00p Film: Mary & Max 4:00p Lecture: Lino Tagliapietra WE 26 12:15p Art à la Carte: The Great Masters of the Italian Renaissance: Giotto 11 FILMS FILMS 12
6th Annual Karen Schneider foma films 2nd Annual Arabic Film Series Jewish Film Festival The American Arab Heritage Council and the Flint Institute of Arts present films concerning Arabic Films focusing on Jewish life people, culture, and issues. Also part of the and culture, sponsored by partnership is a stand-up comedy event. the Flint Jewish Federation, Jewish Community Services, May 14, 15, 16 May 16 and the Flint Institute of Arts. 7:00p Comedy, Arabic-style The White Ribbon Michigan-based stand-up April 30 & May 1, 2 (Germany, 2009) Directed by Michael comic Amer Zahr presents The Imaginarium of Haneke, 144 min., subtitled, rated R a live show in the FIA April 29 From the director of the 6:00p Patron Gala Reception in Isabel Hall Theater. Arwa Alsamarae Doctor Parnassus art-house hit “Cache” 7:30p A Matter of Size will present slam poetry. (U.K., 2009) Directed by Terry Gilliam, comes a mystery about (Israel, 2009) 92 min. 123 min., rated PG-13 strange events occurring June 4, 5 This feel-good, “Full Monty”- 7:30p Amreeka Heath Ledger’s final film is a in a German village shortly style comedy is about Israeli (U.S./Canada, 2009) 96 min. surrealistic tale of a side- before the outbreak of World guys who aim to become show troupe that promises An immigrant single mother Sumo wrestlers. War I. Nominated for the and her teenage son cope journeys to an imaginary 2009 Best Foreign Language May 3 with a difficult life in small- world of realized dreams. Film Academy Award. 7:30p No. 4 Street of Our Lady town Illinois. (U.S., 2009) 95 min. June 6 This documentary is about 2:00p Driving to Zigzigland a Polish-Catholic woman (U.S., 2006) 92 min. who rescued 16 Jewish This comedy chronicles neighbors in World War II. a day in the life of a May 4 Palestinian cab driver in 7:30p The Debt Los Angeles.
(Israel, 2007) 100 min May 7, 8, 9 In a psychological thriller, a May 21, 23 For ticket prices and more information, contact the former Israeli secret agent The Girl With the Mary & Max American Arab Heritage Council at 810.235.2722 unexpectedly meets a long- Dragon Tattoo (Australia, 2009) Directed by Adam buried demon from her past. (Sweden, 2009) Directed by Niels Elliott, 92 min., not rated Arden Oplev, 152 min., subtitled, May 5 Philip Seymour Hoffman, not rated Toni Collette and Eric Bana Summer Recess 7:30p The Brothers Warner This dark, twisty thriller is no provide the main voices in a With many people distracted by outdoor activities (U.S., 2008) 94 min. typical Hollywood suspense “claymation”-animated tale between Memorial Day and Labor Day, we’re The siblings who founded film. A disgraced journalist and ran Warner Bros. of friendship between two placing our two film series on summer hiatus. and a ruthless computer Pictures for 50 years are unlikely pen pals that lasts hacker investigate a 40- The FOMA Film Series continues to be a great subjects of a documentary. for 20 years and spans two success. The average attendance, up 20% from year-old mystery involving a continents. May 6 powerful family. 2008–09, has been the best recorded in the 7:30p For My Father 25-plus years of the series. (Germany/Israel, 2008) 100 min. The College Town Movie Series has been growing The lives of a suicidal youth, FOMA Films are supported by Screenings a rebellious teen and an em- an audience in its first season of Thursday night Fri & Sat @ 7:30p offerings. Partnered with the four local colleges, the bittered older man intertwine Sun @ 2:00p FIA has been granting free admission for patrons over a weekend in Tel Aviv. except where indicated with college ID or FIA College Town membership. Donations For ticket prices and more information, $5 members Look for announcements about fall films in the contact the Flint Jewish Federation at 810.767.5922 $6 non-members mail, through the local media and at www.flintarts. $4 FOMA members org later this summer. 13 NEWS & PROGRAMS NEWS & PROGRAMS 14 fia print society 2009
The FIA is happy to announce that on May 20, 2010 at 5:30p, the print by Chicago artist Gladys Nilsson will be ready for pick up at the FIA’s Isabel Hall. Also, Master printer David Jones from Anchor Graphics, who printed the edition, will give a presentation on the techniques used to create this edition. Saturday ~ May 22, 2010 Each year, the FIA Print Society commissions an artist to produce 7:00p–11:00p a print to augment both the FIA’s The final proof for the 2009 FIA Print Society collection and the pursuit of personal lithograph. Image size: 11 3/4 x 16 7/8 inches, collecting. The Society is limited to Paper size: 18 x 23 inches. 100 members in good standing at the A one-of-a-kind celebration Contributor level or above. FIA Print with live entertainment Society dues are $250.00 annually, For more information about the FIA which provides each participating Print Society, contact Valarie Shook at and a strolling dinner member with a selected print and 810.234.1695 or [email protected]. related programs. There are still spaces available to become a member of the 2009 Print Society. The FIA will kick-off its second summer of glass with The Party. Guests will be treated to an exclusive viewing of two new exhibitions: Lino Tagliapietra in Retrospect: A Modern Renaissance in Italian Glass and Tiffany Lamps: Articles Yes, I want to be a member of the FIA Print Society 2009. of Utility, Objects of Art. The Party will also celebrate Membership Information o I am currently an FIA the one-year anniversary of the Flint Institute of Arts member at the Contributor Persian Chandelier created by Dale Chihuly. Circle: Dr. Mr. Mrs. Ms. Miss level or higher (see page ______21 for levels). The Party will feature a strolling dinner, cocktails, Name o I would like to upgrade live entertainment, two glass sculpture raffles ______my membership or join and a once in a lifetime opportunity to meet Address the FIA at the Contributor Lino Tagliapietra, the maestro of glassblowing. ______level or higher with an City State Zip additional: Funds raised support FIA exhibitions, ______$______installations and programs relating to glass. Phone ______+ $250.00 FIA Print Email Society dues For more information or to make a Total reservation, please call 810.234.1695 = $______Payment Method of Payment or visit flintarts.org. o Check payable to “FIA Print Society” Admission is $100.00 per person. o o o Please return form and Visa MasterCard American Express payment to: (50% tax deductible) ______Flint Institute of Arts Account # Exp. Date Print Society ______1120 E. Kearsley St. Signature Flint, MI 48503 15 NEWS & PROGRAMS NEWS & PROGRAMS 16
Take-A-Seat When you visit the FIA Theater you will notice engraved brass plaques on the armrests with inscriptions. The person that created the designation has helped the FIA’s Endowment Campaign and received a personal lasting memory. 43rd Annual Flint Art Fair Show your support and create Saturday, June 12 • 10a–6p your own wording for the seat Sunday, June 13 • 11a–5p of your choice. Treat your family, Shop, eat, and be entertained at one honor a marriage, friend, loved one, or commemorate a lifetime “Chemicals & Colors – of the community’s premier events attracting thousands of people achievement; the message is up to the Artist’s Studio” each year. More than 150 artists will you and we will help if it is a surprise! Lecture by Lino Tagliapietra offer works ranging from sculpture, It is easy because you can pay in ceramics, and glass, to painting, annual installments and it is 100% Sunday, May 23 • 4p photography, textiles, fine jewelry, and tax deductible. Let the FIA help you select your seat. FIA Theater wood. Listen to local music by some of Please contact Kathryn Sharbaugh To kick off the public opening of the area’s best musicians, and stop by at [email protected] or the exhibition Lino Tagliapietra in one of the many food vendors to enjoy 810.234.1695. Retrospect: A Modern Renaissance a meal or a snack. in Italian Glass, the artist will give an $5 Adults illustrated presentation on a special $4 FIA members 1 Seat Levels 3 Method of Payment behind the scenes view of his lab, $3 Ages 13–18, senior citizens, & Friends of Modern Art members Gray Seat - $1,000 Name______studio, techniques and inspirations. o Free Children 12 & under A one time payment Address______o A pledge of $500 per year for two years City______State______Zip______FOMA Free Music Night Red Seat - $1,500 Saturday, June 12 • 6p–10p o A one time payment o Check payable to “FIA Endowment Fund” o A pledge of $500 per year for three years Join us in the beer tent for an o Visa o MasterCard o American Express evening of live music by popular local If you wish to sponsor multiple seats, submit musicians. Free admission a copy of this form for each plaque. Account #______o Instead of sponsoring a seat, I would Expiration Date ______like to make a gift to the Endowment Signature ______3rd Annual Fund of $ ______Return form to: Flint Institute of Arts Beer Tasting 2 Brass Plaque Inscription Take A Seat for Endowment New FIA Website Event ARTon TAP Please clearly print the text as you would like 1120 E. Kearsley St. it to appear on your brass plaque. It can be Flint, MI 48503-1915 With over 300 detailed pages, the FIA’s Saturday, your name, a family name, a business name redesigned website features the latest For more information, contact Kathryn September 25, 2010 or a tribute to another person (three lines exhibitions, films, classes, special Sharbaugh at 810.234.1695 or maximum, one character per box, [email protected]. events, highlights from the FIA’s Save the date for an outdoor blank spaces count as one character). collection, and more. The website also celebration on the FIA grounds has several new features, including a featuring import and craft beers. Your contribution is tax deductible in calendar and comprehensive search Enjoy this Fall festivity with beer, accordance with bar. Check out the calendar weekly for food, and live music. Look for your current law. programming updates. invitation in August! 17 EDUCATION EDUCATION 18 art à la carte
Art à la Carte is a series of informative programs focusing on the arts. It is Sponsored by the Merkley-Elderly offered free of charge on Wednesdays at 12:15p. Visitors are encouraged Charitable Trust t á la to bring lunch or pick-up something from the FIA Café. Coffee, tea and r Carte cookies are provided. All films are shown in the FIA’s Isabel Hall. a
May 5 June 2 June 23 June 30 The Great Masters of The Great Masters of A Model for Matisse Rothko’s Rooms the Italian Renaissance: the Italian Renaissance: A rich portrait of the creation of This program chronicles Mark Matisse’s masterpiece: The Chapel of Rothko’s life and the development Bernardo Strozzi Van Dyck the Rosary in Vence. The film presents of his work. His softly defined, This Genoese painter, called “Il Although he was born and trained Matisse’s never-before filmed hand- rectangular clouds of color stacked Cappuccino,” is known for his in Belgium, Van Dyck became the painted gouaches and fabrics. symmetrically on top of one another religious subjects. 43 min. leading court painter in England where 67 min. were intended to evoke the most he was a dominant influence in portrait elemental emotions. 60 min. May 12 painting. He was also an important The Great Masters of innovator in watercolor and etching. 43 min. the Italian Renaissance: Fra Angelico June 9 educator workshop The Italian painter and Dominican Mona Lisa Revealed June 28 & 29 • 10a–4:15p monk is known for his frescoes in the Breakthrough high resolution Convent of San Marco in Florence. photography reveals for the first time How is a portrait like a biography? 43 min. that Leonardo may actually have What types of sounds do colors painted the Mona Lisa with eyebrows make? What can sculpture tell us May 19 and lashes—just one of 25 fascinating about balance and wind speed? The Great Masters of secrets this documentary reveals. These are some of the topics that 50 min. will be explored in this two-day the Italian Renaissance: workshop. Frequent visits to the Caravaggio June 16 galleries will be combined with Caravaggio declared early in his From Classroom to hands-on activities exploring some career that he rejected the David Hockney’s Secret “new” tools and materials available Renaissance search for the ideal Knowledge Artroom: New Ways for making art such as “Shaper and that he would study no teacher Hockney visits Florence, Bruges, and with Drawing, Painting Paper,” pearlescent watercolor, except nature. 43 min. Ghent, examining dozens of paintings and Sculpture and paper pulp. Technology in the by such masters as Jan van Eyck, artroom will also be covered. May 26 Vermeer, Holbein, Caravaggio, and The Great Masters of the Velazquez. In a specially designed Monday, June 28 Hollywood set he demonstrates Drawing & Painting $75 Italian Renaissance: Giotto his findings and replicates the lost Tuesday, June 29 The Italian painter and architect is techniques of the Old Masters. Sculpture $75 significant for his original vision of 73 min. the natural world and his ability to Both Days $120 portray it. 43 min. To Register, contact the Education department at 810.237.7314 or [email protected] 19 ART SCHOOL ART SCHOOL 20 summer class highlights summer camp
The Art of Yoga Campers will learn the Pop Art Puppets fundamentals of drawing, June 9 – July 28 • 8a–9a painting, sculpting, theater, July 12–16 • 9a–4:30p Expand your creative energy by strengthening and more! Ages 5–8 and 9–12 Make funky food art your body and centering your mind. Focusing will share space and enjoy time with Pop Art printmaking on breathing and body alignment will deepen separately while engaging their techniques. Practice acting sleep, reduce pain, improve muscle tone and minds and bodies in creativity techniques and create skits heighten energy. All ability levels welcome. and productive summer play. with personalized hand Lois Sharp-Schneider, Instructor Enroll separately for each puppets and your own Mr. Potato WED (8 weeks) week. Drop off times begin at Head Pop Art clay characters. Full Session: $60 Members, $72 Non-Members 8:30a. Each Friday, friends and Single Sessions: $10 Members, $12 Non-Members families will gather at 4:00p for Fantasy Camp a Bishop Gallery performance/ exhibition reception. July 19–23 • 9a–4:30p $150 Members Start with a clay project, then explore the $183 Non-Members fantastic worlds of heraldry, knights, fairies, Drawing From the Collection unicorns and mixed media dragons. Read folklore tails and draw and paint your family June 10 – July 29 • 9:30a–12:30p coat of arms. Gain an intimate understanding of FIA masterworks as you sketch and draw from Island Adventure the collection. Learn the intricacies of composition, light and shadow, and destinctive July 26–30 • 9a–4:30p mark making. Students will also make rich Make brightly painted tropical birds and color studies with colored pencils. flowers from the Caribbean, Japan, and Matthew Osmon, Instructor Australia. Look at Aboriginal art and create THU (8 weeks) authentic patterns and textures! Create $114 Members, $140 Non-Members musical instruments for the Friday Bishop Gallery luau! > For more information and registration, please call 810.237.7315 Super Sunprint Photographs June 15 – July 6 • 12p–1:30p Explore your interest in science and art! family event Create unique blue and white photos using the sun and water. Arrange fun objects on Genesee County Fair photosensitive paper and develop prints. No August 16–22 camera required! Mon–Thu & Sun • 12p–5p Courtney Simpson, Instructor Fri & Sat • 12p–7p TUE (4 weeks) $47 Members, $57 Non-Members Come make a variety of funky watercolor flowers with the FIA Art School staff using bright summer colors to create Mexican tissue paper flowers. Also, make a paper flower bouquet and a string flower garland to wear. 21 NEW MEMBERS NEW MEMBERS 22
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Rubens Society Mr. & Mrs. John Walter+ Mr. & Mrs. Philip E. Timyan Mr. & Mrs. James Boles Mr. David Nassar & Ms. Jane Kelly Ms. Carolyn Warren* Dr. & Mrs. James Williams Ms. Gwendolyn Bronson Ms. Kara Freeman Ms. Dorothy Latchana CORPORATE Mr. & Mrs. David Wilson*+ Ms. Inez M. Brown Mr. Patrick Naswell & Ms. Marie Lauer Sustainer Mr. & Ms. Robert Brown Ms. Kerece Domerese Mrs. Ann Lauwers Corporate Sponsor ($100–$249 annually) Contributor Mrs. Karen L. Burdick Ms. Kelly Nigrine & Family* Ms. Cheryl Martin ($1,000–$1,499 annually) Mr. & Mrs. Peter Anastor+ ($50–$99 annually) Ms. Connie Burgess Atty. Matthew L. Norwood Ms. Shawn L. Massey Applegate Chevrolet Co. Mr. & Mrs. William R. Angus+ Ms. Lynn K. Allen & Mrs. Debbie Buterakos Rev. & Mrs. John G. Park Ms. Marcia K. Mathews+ Sorensen Gross Construction Mr. & Mrs. LeRoy Bence+ Mr. Robert Cox+ Mr. & Mrs. Tom Cheek Ms. Arlene Pena Mrs. Beatrice A. Messmore Company Ronald & Lucille Bigelow+ Mr. & Mrs. Charles M. Appel Ms. Abigail I. Chou & Family Mrs. Julie Pflanzer* Miss Barbara Mirsky INDIVIDUAL Ms. Ellen Brothers* Dr. & Mrs. Wilbur J. Boike Ms. Courtney Cook Mr. Wayne Pickvet & Ms. Diane Murphy Sam & Bonnie Chambers*+ Mr. & Mrs. Joseph V. Bonadies Mr. & Mrs. Charles Dudley Mr. Bruce A. Barrett Ms. Carol F. Negendank Silver Patron Mr. & Mrs. James Cherry*+ Mrs. Patricia Boyd Ms. Julie Ebert Ms. Patricia Rockafellow* Ms. Sharon A. Petersen ($1,000–$2,499 annually) Ms. Betty J. Clark+ Mr. & Mrs. Nick A. Calandro, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Wilbert Elbert+ Mr. & Mrs. Jim Rudel Ms. Mary Powell+ Mrs. Edmund Brownell*+ Mr. Richard F. Cordell Robert & Phyllis Carter Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Erickson Mrs. Geraldine C. Ryle Ms. Edith J. Qualman Hank & Bonnie Graff Mrs. Nancy M. Cronin Mr. & Mrs. James Cheek Ms. Rita Fagan Ms. Sharon Sawyer Ms. Jeanette M. Raysin Mr. & Mrs. Raymond J. Kelly III Mr. & Mrs. Dayne L. Davis Senator Deborah Cherry*+ Ms. Jennifer Farrington Dr. & Mrs. Gerald Schneberger Mr. Robert Revis+ Mrs. Robert C. 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Meyers+ Mr. Patrick McDougall Mr. William Dwyer University of Michigan-Flint, Mr. Greg Edquist*+ Kenneth & Phyllis Schilling Mrs. Kandice Andrews*+ Mr. Raymond A. McKee & Mrs. Christine Ecklesderfer 222 members Mr. Michael Farrell & Mr. & Mrs. William A. Shaheen, Mr. & Mrs. Gary Babcock Ms. Shirley Eason Ms. Nancy Epstein+ Mr. Marc Herrick Jr.*+ Mr. & Mrs. David G. Babieracki+ Mr. & Mrs. Peter McKenna Ms. Stacy Fintor Ms. Ingrid Halling*+ Dr. & Mrs. T. Trevor Singh Mr. & Mrs. Chris Balog+ Mr. Richard McNally+ Mrs. Jami Fisher Mr. & Mrs. James N. Johnson Ms. Sandra K. Smith+ Mr. & Mrs. Kirk Barkel Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence M. Mrs. Alicia Geromel Dues received Mr. & Mrs. Carl A. Pohly+ Mr. & Mrs. Hugh Stelter*+ Mr. & Mrs. Don Beardslee McQuigg+ Mrs. Elaine M. Graves 1.8.10 – 3.8.10 Gary & Barb Reetz Mrs. Shirley A. Stevens+ Mr. & Mrs. David Beaulieu+ Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Minshall Mrs. Marilyn Hurwitz Mrs. Miriam S. Schaffer ACSW Mr. & Mrs. Henry C. Thoma, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Earl Bell Ms. Sandra L. Murphy Mrs. Debra Kalush 25 CONTRIBUTIONS CONTRIBUTIONS 26
The Flint Institute In memory of Peter Kleinpell Capital Campaign Edward & Elizabeth Neithercut INDIVIDUAL of Arts gratefully In memory of Catherine Schwartz Silver Patrons Chuck & Kathryn Sharbaugh acknowledges ($5,000–$9,999) In memory of Ernest Hamady Jonathan Hohn, Vice President Bill Carr Signs, Inc. of Citizens Bank Wealth the generosity Ms. Kimberly Cross Mrs. Rosemary R. DeCamp Management presents checks Vera Farah & Family from the Martha Merkley-Youth of the following Mr. & Mrs. John B. Henry III Charitable Trust to Kathryn Mr. & Mrs. Christopher S. Sharbaugh and John Henry. donors who have Annual Appeals Kelly, Sr. The Merkley Trust for Youth has Mrs. Nancy Kleinpell awarded grant funds for two Mrs. Linda Harwood continuing programs, the Art supported the Chuck & Kathryn Sharbaugh School’s Pre-College Portfolio Ms. Beth E. Howarth Mr. Arthur E. Summerfield Development Program and Institute with Ms. Phyllis Sykes Mr. & Mrs. William S. White the Education Department’s ARTreach Program. In memory of Sona I. “Sue” contributions. Hamady In Honor Vera Farah & Family Mr. & Mrs. John B. Henry III General Operating Donations Donation to the Film Society In-Kind Sponsor of The Party In honor of FIA Visitor Services Mr. & Mrs. Christopher S. Kelly, Sr. Ms. Frances Jenkins Mr. John G. LeSage 2010 Representative, Louise Parham Mr. & Mrs. William S. White Ms. Debra Rubey Spartan Printing Mr. & Mrs. Frederick R. Birkhill Jr. Mrs. Robert Smith Additional Donor to the Light In memory of Judy Piper Mr. & Mrs. Richard C. Weiermiller Painting Purchase Fund In honor of Mrs. Bev Martin to benefit the Membership Mr. & Mrs. Laurence E. Mr. Doug Bopp Endowment Fund Additional Sponsors of Gee’s MacDonald Endowment Gifts Clyde & Georgie Allard Bend Quilts & Beyond: A Sponsor of Target Free Saturdays Individual Gifts Phil, Margaret, Lauren & Community Gala Target Mr. Michael Dingman & Angela Barbour Baker College Mrs. Susan Sumner Dingman Memorials Mr. & Mrs. Michael J. Bourke Bishop International Airport Sponsors of 11th Annual Wine Comcast Mrs. Robert C. Morgan In memory of Virginia Dean Arthur Drs. Clinton & Sharon Dowd Tasting Event: Two Worlds of Mr. Loyst Fletcher, Jr. Mrs. James Hastings Falding B. Gadola Wine Ms. Caren Gordon Elder Oren & Missionary Phyllis Fifth Third Bank In memory of Philip J. Braun Mr. & Mrs. Michael M Hagan Flynn & the Flynn Family HealthPlus of Michigan Additional Print Dr. & Mrs. John Woollam Mr. & Mrs. John B. Henry III Genesys Health Systems Holiday Inn Express, Flint Mrs. Nancy Kleinpell Carol Jones Goldmans - John & Marilyn Kopp Campus Society 2009–2010 Junior Needlework Guild HealthPlus of Michigan Lewis & Knopf, CPAs, P.C. Mr. & Mrs. F. James Cummins In memory of Martha Brewer Mr. & Mrs. Christopher S. Kelly, Sr. Mr. & Mrs. Gary J. Hurand Lynne A. Taft & Paradyme Art Mr. Greg Edquist Mr. & Mrs. Robert J. VanDuyne Mr. & Mrs. Michael Melet Dr. Zelton G. Johnson Studio Mr. & Mrs. Walter Griffin New Profit, Inc. Mott Community College Medical Professionals, Inc. In memory of Virginia DeCamp Samuel & Graciela Harris Harry & Wanda Piper Mr. Marcus Randolph Sharp Funeral Homes to benefit the FIA’s Scholarship Mr. Louis A. Hawkins Barbara K. Read The Pierians, Inc.-Greater Flint The Flint Journal Fund Mr. & Mrs. John Kopp Mr. & Mrs. Khalil Saab Chapter View Newspapers Mrs. Frances G. Gumpper Tiffany & Bob Lovett Chuck & Kathryn Sharbaugh The Rutherford Group Mr. & Mrs. Mark Piper Betsy & Patrick Stine The University of Michigan To benefit the Art School’s Pre- In memory of Fred Ferguson Piper Realty Company Barbara & Charles White The Williams Firm, P.C. College Portfolio Development Chuck & Kathryn Sharbaugh Mr. & Mrs. Timothy C. Sanford Mr. & Mrs. William S. White United Way of Genesee County program and the Education The Torch Bar & Grill In memory of Vivian Roy, Mary, Ian, & Madeline Zook University of Michigan-Flint Department’s ARTreach Program Dr. & Mrs. Jay A. Werschky Sosna Gottlieb Valley Dental Office Martha Merkley-Youth Charitable Mr. & Mrs. Ridgway H. White Ms. Maribeth M. Reigle Weaver Family Dentistry Trust Young Chevrolet Cadillac Mr. & Mrs. William S. White In memory of Margaret Sponsor of Tiffany Lamps: Special Gifts Purchased a gift of a Print (Peggy) Shedd To benefit the Education Articles of Utility, Objects of Art Society Membership Mr. & Mrs. Henry M. Hanflik Purchased a gift of an FIA Department exhibition Membership Mr. & Mrs. Paul A. Fernandez Citizens Bank Mr. & Mrs. William S. White for In memory of Frances Hynes Ms. Sally Case for Jimmy Davis (Lapeer West High School) Tiffany & Bob Lovett and Sponsors of The Party 2010 Mr. & Mrs. Gary J. Hurand Mr. Aron McCormick for Crystal Ms. Emily Varney Mr. & Mrs. Ridgway H. White Associated Radiologists of Demps Flint, P.C. In memory of Thomas Moore Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Milito for Additional Sponsors of Rowe Incorporated Sumner & Mary Anne Sumner (to Nancy Worthing Landscapes from the Age of Mr. & Mrs. Khalil M. Saab benefit the Endowment Fund) Kurt & Marjorie Soper for Winter Impressionism exhibition Chuck & Kathryn Sharbaugh Gifts received Mr. Michael Dingman & D. 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May/June Featured Artist Chicago - Talbott Hotel Artist Reception Sunday May 7, 2010 1p–3p May 26–27, 2010 $413 pp (2 nights) Artisans of Wood • Small luxury hotel in the heart of Chicago’s The Art Sales and Rental effervescent Gold Coast accessible to Gallery’s two-month restaurants, museums, and shopping exhibition of turned-wood • Architectural Boat Trip objects showcases • Bucktown/Wicker Park Food Tasting work created by top and Cultural Tour (additional $26) wood artisans from Southeastern Michigan. Dating back to the ancient Egyptians, the turned-wood forms embody a provocative combination of the natural and the man- What is Art Sales Beijing made. The pieces on & Rental? display range from China extreme simplicity to The Art Sales & Rental Gallery With the summer spontaneous sequences is operated by the Founders months and the Flint Art NOV 1–9, 2010 Society to allow FIA visitors Fair approaching, the of pattern, shapes and Bob Daily 9 days (15 Meals) texture. They exhibit the Burlesque Series to view, purchase or rent Gallery will feature a new feeling of a special blend redwood burl artwork by local artists. It has assortment of small items of the organic and served art lovers and artists that make great gifts. Stop the industrial as for almost 50 years. The by, you’ll find the Gallery interpreted within exhibited artwork is juried for to be a pleasant place for contemporary acceptance by the FIA curator a cool and relaxing break society. and Gallery volunteers. The during the Flint Art Fair. artists set their own prices, and receive 70% of any sales Also, popular t-shirts by or rental receipts. The Gallery former Flint artist Stacy receives the remaining 30%, Reed will be available with Highlights: Beijing Zoo, Peking Opera, with all profits going to the a new design. The Great Wall, Rickshaw Tour Founders Society to support $2,449 (double) Make checks payable to the FIA. Our inventory of $2,799 (single) Superior Travel Service artwork is continually changing $2,419 (triple) and send to: as current artists bring in new Hours Founders Society pieces, and new artists are Tue–Fri: 10a–5p For additional ATTN: Billie Fisher added. Besides paintings and Sat: 11a–3p information, pick- 1120 E. Kearsley St. Jeff Salter Sun: 1p–5p Transformation photographs, we also exhibit up a brochure at the Flint, MI 48503 or by appointment ash and maple burl ceramic, glass, wood art, FIA’s reception desk or call Billie Fisher at original stationery, and a host For information 810.232.6867. of other small works. 810.237.7321 29 The FIA Museum Shop The FIA Art School offers fall, winter and Mailing Address is celebrating another summer sessions for ages 2.5 through adult. 1120 E. Kearsley Street Drawing, painting, sculpture, ceramics, Flint, MI 48503-1915 weaving, and photography are among the summer of glass exhibits The mosaic jewelry classes offered. Non-members may call to Telephone with merchandise for collection, made from 810.234.1695 hundreds of pieces of receive a class brochure at 810.237.7315. everyone. Come take millefiori glass chips, Fax adds great color and Benefits and privileges of FIA membership 810.234.1692 a look and check out sparkle to any outfit. include 10% discount in the Museum Shop our annual summer and The Café; a 20% discount and early Website registration privileges on Art School classes, www.flintarts.org clearance sale! discounts on ticketed events, free admission Office Hours to temporary exhibitions; membership in the Mon–Fri, 9a–5p Founders Society; Founders Art Sales & Rental privileges; invitations to opening receptions, Gallery Hours lectures, and special events; FIA Members Mon–Wed & Fri, 12p–5p Magazine; recognition in the Members Thu, 12p–9p Magazine and Annual Report; and inclusion Sat, 10a–5p in two reciprocal membership programs for Sun, 1p–5p members at the $100 level and above. Closed on major holidays
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