Calendar of Events

CALENDAR the May/June 2009 HRYSLER OF EVENTS CTHE MAGAZINE OF THE CHRYSLER MUSEUM OF ART

p 4 Exhibitions • p 6 News • p 8 Daily Calendar • p 13 Public Programs • p 16 Member Programs G ENERAL INFORMATION

COVER Contact Us Cuisine and Company Volunteers Eliza Blythe, 4, imitates Chrysler Museum of Art at the Chrysler (757) 333-6220 Hamlet Robot, a 245 W. Olney Road Wednesday–Saturday, 11 a.m.–3 p.m. www.chrysler.org/membership perennial favorite with the Chrysler’s Norfolk, VA 23510 Sunday, 12–3 p.m. young patrons. Phone: (757) 664-6200 (757) 333-6291 The Chrysler Museum of Art is partially Fax: (757) 664-6201 supported by grants from the City of Nam June Paik E-mail: [email protected] Accessibility Norfolk, the Virginia Commission for (American, 1932-2006) Website: www.chrysler.org The Museum is fully accessible the Arts, the Institute of Museum and Hamlet Robot, 1996 to wheelchairs and baby strollers Library Services, the National Museum purchase and Gift of Joan Dalis Museum Hours (both are available free of charge at Endowment for the Arts, the National Martone, Fran and Wednesday, 10 a.m.–9 p.m. the admissions desk). Endowment for the Humanities, the Lenox Baker, Mr. and (admission by voluntary contribution) There is ample free parking. Business Consortium for Arts Support, Mrs. Macon F. Brock, Thursday–Saturday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. and the Webster Foundation. Jr., Susan and Paul Sunday, 1–5 p.m. Admission Hirschbiel, Renée and All facilities are closed on Mondays, General Admission: $7 Chrysler Museum of Art Paul Mansheim, and Robert McLanahan Tuesdays, and major holidays. Senior Citizens, Teachers, and Board of Trustees Smith III Military: $5 2008-09 © Nam June Paik Jean Outland Chrysler Museum Members, Students with ID, Robert M. Boyd Library and children ages 18 and under: Free Nancy W. Branch Open Wednesday–Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday: Voluntary Contribution Jerry A. Bridges Wednesday evening hours are also Macon F. Brock available by appointment only. Facility Rental Robert W. Carter E-mail: [email protected] (757) 333-6233 E. John Field (757) 965-2035 www.chrysler.org/rentals.asp or email Andrew S. Fine [email protected] David R. Goode Historic Houses Cyrus W. Grandy V Free Admission Department Directory Adrianne R. Joseph The Moses Myers House Office of the Director 333-6234 Linda H. Kaufman, Secretary Corner of Bank and Freemason Streets, Norfolk Development 333-6253 Sandra W. Lewis Hours: Wednesday–Saturday, Communications 333-6295 Henry D. Light 10 a.m.–4 p.m.; Sunday, 12–4 p.m. Special Events 333-6233 Edward L. Lilly Tours are hourly through 3 p.m. Finance & Administration 333-6224 Vincent J. Mastracco, Jr. (757) 333-1086 Education 333-6269 Arnold B. McKinnon The Norfolk History Museum at the Historic Houses 333-1086 Patterson N. McKinnon Willoughby-Baylor House Security 333-6237 Charles W. (Wick) Moorman, Chair 601 E. Freemason Street, Norfolk Curatorial 965-2033 Susan Nordlinger Hours: Wednesday–Saturday, Library 965-2035 Richard D. Roberts 10 a.m.–4 p.m.; Sunday, 12–4 p.m. Visitor Services 965-2039 Anne B. Shumadine (757) 333-1091 Thomas L. Stokes, Jr. Membership Josephine L. Turner Tours start at the (757) 333-6298 Leah Waitzer Freemason Street Reception Center www.chrysler.org/membership.asp Lewis W. Webb III 401 E. Freemason Street, Norfolk Wayne F. Wilbanks (757) 441-1526 Group and School Dixie Wolf Tours Museum Gift Shop (757) 333-6269 Open during Museum hours www.chrysler.org/programs.asp (757) 333-6297

This publication is produced by the “ Communications It is stating the obvious—yet urgently necessary to do so—to Department: Teresa acknowledge that now, more than ever, your attendance, your Sowers, Director of Communications, and generosity, your understanding, and your enthusiasm … are Cheryl Little, Public Relations and Publications critically important for the future of this wonderful institution. Coordinator. Unless otherwise noted, Museum images by Ed Pollard, Museum Photographer. Recent plea from the Metropolitan” Museum of Art to its members, every bit as true for the Chrysler Museum D IRECTOR’S NOTE

ART IN AN AGE OF AUSTERITY

It is no secret that the American arts community is facing very real challenges as it confronts the realities of an unprecedented, and, frankly, scary financial crisis. Across America, museums and performing arts organizations are struggling with their budgets and their missions. Every day we hear about exhibition cancellations, postponed building projects, salary and benefit reductions, and staff layoffs. Museum boards and staffs are wrestling with how to maintain quality programs in the face of rapidly shrinking resources. And all of us are looking with increasing hope to the individuals, corporations, and foundations who have shown that they understand and value who we are and what we do. But our donors are facing challenges, too, in this time of recession. Why, in the face of seemingly more pressing needs, does it remain crucially important to ensure the survival and health of our museums? Back in the 1930s John Dewey noted that “as long as art [museums] are the beauty parlor of civilization, neither art nor civilization is secure.” He is right, of course. Museums are not just places that dress up art to make it look pretty. And while the deep pleasure and profound satisfaction that comes from viewing a truly beautiful work of art is a key component of what museums offer, aesthetic pleasure is only one part of why great paintings, sculpture, prints, and drawings really matter. It is through such works of art that we come to understand who we are and where we have come from. The arts help us define for ourselves and for each other what we truly believe and value; they provide the foundation upon which we make decisions about our future. Millions of people around the world understand this. Museum attendance is at an all-time high. Recently in the London Times, Hugo Rifkind suggested some reasons for this phenomenon. Some of these are familiar: free admission (in Britain), museums’ increasing responsiveness to the needs and interests of their audience, family-friendly attitude, and a growing public desire to make some sense of our complex and confusing world. But of all Rifkind’s explanations, one resonates particularly with me: museums have become among the best public gathering spaces we have today. They have replaced libraries, town halls, and schools as social hubs, places where people gather to meet, talk, relax, and exchange ideas. One of the reasons for this is that museums are safe places, not just physically safe, but socially and intellectually safe as well. Museums tend to attract intelligent, serious, and engaged people, the sort of people that most of us seek out as companions. Rifkind also notes, quite correctly, that museums are one of the very few places these days where you don’t have to endure pervasive foul language. We are essentially “F-word” free. Particularly in times of crisis, museums are places of solace, dignity, and inspiration, places where we can regain our balance. They are safe havens in which we can gather to grapple with big problems, challenges, and dilemmas. Through the works of art in our museums, we are reminded that other people in other times faced challenges much like our own—and we gain energy and hope from knowing that they found a path forward.

William J. Hennessey Director

1 C OVER STORY Gustave Doré (French, 1832-1883) The Neophyte (First Experience of the Monastery), ca. 1866-1868 Gift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr

Philip Evergood (American, 1901-1973) Music, 1933-1959 Gift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr. in memory of Jack Forker Chrysler

MEMBERSHIP: THE NEW FACES OF THE CHRYSLER’S FUTURE

he Chrysler Museum of Art has educational benefits of our gallery something for everyone: an talks, special-interest support groups, Textraordinary collection of and art travel trips. And, of course, 35,000 works of art spanning 5,000 everyone loves our popular Art of years of history, visiting exhibitions Jazz series. that bring the world to your own Our youngest Members (because backyard, special programs, exciting kids belong at the Chrysler, too) events, and partnerships with the best have their own favorite paintings, of our area’s performing arts groups. sculptures, and programs. Tickle My But for all we have to offer, the Ears excites preschoolers every Chrysler hopes that you will offer month with stories, songs, and something in return—commitment. surprises that help them learn about Without people who believe in our art. Young movie buffs enjoy our mission and will help us achieve it, special schedule of Summer Friday our success will be limited. That’s why Films for Children in July and here at the Chrysler, we believe in August. And budding artists and belonging. We believe in membership. authors find Camp Chrysler just the inspiration they need to create their Membership in the Museum isn’t just own masterpieces. the purchase of a season ticket. It’s a When you become a Museum commitment we make to you and you Member, you make a commitment make to us. It’s the start of a Fantasia Foushée and her father, Carl, enjoy their Saturday not only to us, but to yourself and to relationship that will last a lifetime. at the Chrysler. your family. The Museum’s collection Just as every work in our world-class collection is different, alone can provide enjoyment enough for the year, but the so is every experience of membership. If you ask any of our Museum also helps you and your family gain a broader nearly 4,000 current perspective on life. Members why they And since many decided to join the schools no longer Museum, you’ll find provide even the their answers are as most basic diverse as they are. education in the Many of our older arts, our programs patrons enjoy Senior and exhibitions Art Forum and free help your children admission to the to understand and historic Moses appreciate the Myers House and finer things in life, the Norfolk History to become whole, Museum. The well-rounded college and young people. professionals crowd Despite the turns out in force for economic our semiannual Cool downturn and It! and Warm It! nationwide cuts in mixers. Lifelong arts funding, the learners praise the Eliza Blythe dances to Philip Evergood’s Music. Her brother, Holt Blythe, and his friend, Colley Bell, play along 2 with the painting’s orchestra. C OVER STORY

Photo by Cheryl Little

Chrysler Museum continues to grow. That’s because cost-conscious people OUR FAVORITE THINGS realize the tremendous value of their or Stephanie Lowry’s family, Wednesday night at membership represents. It’s a world Fthe Chrysler is a way of life. Though it means of fun and education that fits getting homework done early, eating a quick dinner, your budget. and driving in from Virginia Beach, she and her Household memberships, just $75 three sons turn out every week to hear The Art of per year, allow your entire family to Jazz and to browse the Museum’s galleries. enjoy free admission to our The family discovered the Chrysler a few years ago permanent collection, as well as a through SAPLINGS (Students and Parents Learning Intellectual Growth Strategies) at Lynnhaven diverse slate of visiting exhibitions, Elementary School. “When we came in for the program, they taught us to ask questions special programs, and Member about every piece. They got the kids to see the art, not just to look at it.” events. Individuals can join for only Stephanie said. “It really changed the way we visit the Museum. We all $55 a year—and at both these levels enjoy it a lot more now.” Though her boys all love the Museum, their of membership, there’s a $10 savings favorites are as different as they are. for teachers, active military, and seniors 65 and older. Plus, your Isaac, a determined 8-year-old in a sports coat, marched straight to the membership is tax-deductible. Asian Gallery to reveal his top choice: the Samurai Armor created by Myochin Ki Muneyoshi in early-19th-century Japan. “It’s really neat how Naturally, higher levels of it looks,” he said. Isaac added that he especially likes the decoration on membership—Associate, Friend, the ceremonial helmet and the way the metal chain mail and colorful silk Patron—and membership in our are mixed together in the warlord’s armor. special-interest support groups such as Flower Guild, Friends of African Samuel, an energetic 3rd grader, sped through American Art, Glass Associates, and several upstairs galleries before finding the “rug Photography Alliance, offer more room,” our gallery featuring Flemish exclusive benefits and experiences. Renaissance tapestries. Between them, his eyes fixed on Marx Reichlich’s Last Judgment. “I like And obviously, the Museum would these bright colors, but it’s also dark,” he said. not enjoy the stature and stability it As Samuel looked to the bottom right of the does without the generosity of our painting, he lurched back. “That’s kind of creepy,” he said, major donors in the Director’s Circle carefully keeping his distance from the sadistic dragons and souls and Masterpiece Society, as well as suffering in Hell. our many government, foundation, and corporate contributors. The Matthew, a laid-back, buttoned- partnership of our Business Exhibition down Tween, takes cello lessons from the bassist in one of Council, for example, is critical in the regular Wednesday-night bands. It’s no surprise that his underwriting the world-class favorite painting is Donato Creti’s Musical Group. He said the exhibitions that introduce the first time he saw it, he thought, “Hey, that’s me, but hundreds Chrysler to so many new guests of years ago!” Matthew likes that the lute player is expertly each year. scrolling down on the frets, but faulted the double bassist’s posture. “By what my teacher says, the peg should be closer It’s clear that you belong at the to his ear.” Chrysler. Join us today. Together we’ll create a better tomorrow. “I love that we can be looking through the galleries and still hear the jazz,” Stephanie said of their mid-week ritual. “With To learn more, visit our website at all the art and events and children’s programs, there’s a lot www.chrysler.org, call us at more going on here than people realize.” (757) 333-6298, or email us at [email protected].

Myochin Ki Muneyoshi (Japanese), Samurai Armor or Ceremonial Armor, 19th century Gift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr. Marx Reichlich (German, active ca. 1485-1520), Last Judgment, ca. 1490 Gift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr. Attributed to Donato Creti (Italian, 1671-1749), Musical Group, ca. 1695 Gift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr. 3 E XHIBITIONS

CURRENTLY ON VIEW–ART OF GLASS 2 Lino Tagliapietra in Retrospect: A Modern Renaissance in Italian Glass On view through July 19, 2009 in the Large Changing Galleries This keynote Art of Glass 2 exhibition at the Chrysler is the first to detail the 40-year career of the Maestro of glassblowing. Lino Tagliapietra is widely credited with changing the course of contemporary studio glass through his passionate teaching and brilliant artistic vision. The 155 works on display represent his finest work— from a roomful of floating glass boats to fiery vases and sculptures to delicate goblets and glass party favors called bonboniere. Many of the pieces come from the artist’s own collection. Some have never before been displayed in public. This exhibition has been organized by the Museum of Glass, Tacoma, Washington.

Contemporary Glass Among the Classics On view through July 19, 2009 throughout the Museum The Chrysler intersperses new among the old in this must-see Art of Glass 2 exhibition focusing on four contemporary artists. Katherine Gray’s repurposed glass constructs, Karen LaMonte’s haunting cast glass dresses, and Beth Lipman’s complex glass still lifes are featured alongside objects in the Museum’s collection. Plus, Hopi, 2003 Stephen Knapp has installed two dazzling Designed and made “lightpaintings”—one inside our galleries by Lino Tagliapietra Blown glass with and one on the exterior wall at the twisted and pinched canes Museum’s main entrance. 12½ x 16¼ x 16¼ inches Courtesy of Lino Tagliapietra, Inc. Artist Katherine Gray's Forest Glass explores the oppositional Photo by Russell Johnson Green Eye of the Pyramid relationship between glassblowing and preserving the environment. Photo courtesy of Joshua White. On view through July 19, 2009 in the Prints and Drawings Gallery This masterful green pyramid was cast by the influential Czech husband-and-wife team of Stanislav Libenský and Jaroslava Brychtová, who pioneered the use of glass as a medium for sculpture in the 20th century. This work highlights the delicate interplay between a mass of glass and light: a characteristic of Libenský/Brychtová art. This Art of Glass 2 exhibition is on loan from the private collection of Lisa and Dudley Anderson.

Stanislav Libenský and Jaroslava Brychtová (Czech, 1921-2002 and b. 1924, respectively) Green Eye of the Pyramid, 1993-97, Cast glass On loan from Lisa and Dudley Anderson. Photo courtesy of Heller Gallery, New York 4 E XHIBITIONS

O. Winston Link (American, 1914-2001) Train No. 17, The Birmingham Special, Passes a Giant Oak, Max Meadows, Virginia, 1957 Loan, with intent to give, from David and Susan Goode © O. Winston Link Trust

CURRENTLY ON VIEW Norfolk & Western Railway Photographs by O. Winston Link On view through October 18, 2009 in the Kaufman Theatre Lobby This exhibition displays the power and majesty of the steam- powered locomotive as seen through the remarkable eye of photographer O. Winston Link. The photographs are drawn from the collection of Susan and David Goode.

After Hours: Works by the Chrysler Museum Staff Opening May 20 – October 11, 2009 in the Waitzer Community Gallery When the galleries and offices close, many Museum employees begin work in their private studios. This exhibition will showcase their paintings, sculptures, glass, and photos— demonstrating the rich creativity of those who dedicate their lives to museum work. Willis Potter Man and His Boat, 1990 Mixed media Photography at the Chrysler: Recent Acquisitions Used by permission Ongoing of the artist This exhibition features a changing selection of the most exciting historical and contemporary photographs added to the Museum’s collection in recent years. UPCOMING Cameo Performances: Masterpieces of Cameo Glass To Live Forever: from the Chrysler’s Collection Egyptian Treasures from Ongoing the Brooklyn Museum This show explores the history of October 2009 cameo glass from ancient Roman examples through the popular resurgence More than 120 items from the one of the technique in England during the of the world’s greatest collections late-19th century. of Egyptian antiquities will help guests explore the universal theme of life after death. Mummies, Moses Myers, Thomas Webb & Sons, Vase, late 19th century, and sarcophagi, jewelry, statuary, Vase, ca. 1890-1900, Gifts of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.; papyri, and other age-old pieces Merchant of Norfolk and English, English Cameo Vase with Morning Glories, Late 19th century, Gift of James, Rebecca and illustrate the strategies that ancient Ongoing at the Moses Myers House Kate Summar in honor of Malcolm and Nancy Branch Egyptians used to evade death and, Supported by a generous gift from ultimately, live forever. The Mr. T. Parker Host, this permanent Chrysler, which also is renovating exhibition explores the business of its own Egyptian gallery, is the maritime commerce through the life of only mid-Atlantic venue for this Moses Myers. popular traveling exhibition. 5 The Chrysler Museum of Art celebrates Art of Glass 2 ore than 20 affiliates across with a host of special programming designed to complement MHampton Roads are our three extraordinary exhibitions. For details on all the participating in Art of Glass 2. Museum’s special events, see the Programs section of the Those represented here comprise magazine, starting on page 13. only a small sample of the many exhibitions and exceptional events that the regional affiliates have The Virginia planned. For more information Arts Festival has and full schedules for each venues, published Sacred see www.artofglass2.com. Light: Stained Glass Windows of Southeastern Virginia as a special souvenir from Art of Glass 2. This beautiful book by art historian Chesapeake Nenette Arroyo Portlock Galleries at SoNo and Virginian-Pilot photographer Bill Tiernan showcases Hampton Stephen Rolfe Powell (b. 1951) Tenacious Sassy Whipper significant stained Charles H. Taylor Arts Center Photo by David Harpe glass from local Thomas Nelson Community College houses of worship. Many of these Newport News churches and Falk Gallery of Art synagogues also The Mariners’ Museum will host concerts in the VAF music series The Art of Stained Glass. Norfolk Sacred Light is available for purchase for $25 at d’Art Center Art of Glass 2 museums and gallery shops. Governor’s School Gallery and Studios For more information, call (757) 282-2800 or Hermitage Museum and Gardens Henry Halem (b. 1938) see www.virginiaartsfest.com. The Selden Gallery Roman Fish, 1989 Photo courtesy of the artist The Baron and Ellin Gordon Art Galleries The Norfolk Society of Arts Contemporary Virginia Wesleyan College Art Center of features WHRO Virginia five exciting Art of Glass 2 exhibitions Portsmouth through August 23. Courthouse Galleries/Portsmouth Museums • Hank Murta Adams Visual Arts Center, Tidewater Community College at Olde Towne • Dante Marioni: Alex Bernstein (b.1972) Form, Color, Pattern Town Mountain Smithfield Revisited, 2008 • Ashes to Ashes: Life The Arts Center @ 319 and Death in Contemporary Glass Suffolk • 1999–2009: A Suffolk Center for the Cultural Arts Region Collects Suffolk Museum • Gene Koss Virginia Beach The CAC is located at 2200 Parks Sandler Center for the Performing Arts Hank Murta Adams, Analyst, 2005, Glass and copper Avenue in Virginia 17.5" x 13.5" x 13" Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center Beach. For more information, call Williamsburg Tiffany Studios (757) 425-0000 or see Muscarelle Museum of Art Candlestick with Glass www.cacv.org/artofglass2.asp. Shade, ca. 1905

MEMBERSHIP BENEFIT: Members of the Chrysler Museum of Art or Contemporary Art Center of Virginia receive free admission to Art of Glass 2 exhibitions at both venues. Just show your membership card at admissions. N EWS Students consider strategies for organizing a museum’s diverse departments as a part of Introduction to the Museum, a course taught jointly by ODU and the Chrysler. Photo by Scott Howe

INTRODUCTION CHRYSLER FRAMES TO THE MUSEUM OVERVIEW OF MUSEUM BROADENS CMA- WORK FOR ARTS ODU PARTNERSHIP ACADEMY APPRENTICES or students at Old Dominion his March, three teenagers from FUniversity, the Chrysler is an TSalem High School’s Visual and extension of their campus. This Performing Arts Academy visited the spring the Chrysler hosted its Chrysler to get a taste of museum second session of Introduction to the Museum for juniors, seniors, and graduate students careers in conservation, exhibitions, in Art and Art History. Dr. Scott Howe, Director of Education at the Chrysler, and and education. Dr. Anthony Lichi, Visiting Professor in Art History at ODU, co-taught the class. In the Chrysler’s conservation lab, the Over the course of the semester, students met key staff members from each Virginia Beach students met with Wayne department at the Chrysler to gain a better understanding of museum operations Reynolds from the Julius Lowy Frame and the diverse career opportunities they offer. As a final project, the students took and Restoring Company. Thanks to a on the roles of curators. Each received a generous, imaginary budget of $500,000 grant from the National Endowment for and was asked to write a formal justification for the purchase of an object they the Humanities, the Master Gilder had believed would enrich the Museum’s collection and help it fulfill its mission. The returned to the Museum to repair the class voted as a committee whether to purchase each recommendation, and while frame for Luca Giordano’s Bacchus and not every object was accepted, every student passed. Ariadne. Students Kelly Nickerson, Diego O’Neill, and Katherine Robinson This course, created in 2006, is part of the Museum’s ongoing partnership with Old used their own cameras to document Dominion. The Chrysler has hosted education programs to give ODU students Reynolds’ progress on the frame from real-world experience teaching in its galleries and workshops, and in 2005, the start to finish. They also assisted their collaboration made Museum admission free for all university students with current IDs. host, Education Director Scott Howe, in creating a time-lapse video of the installation of Endeavor, Lino Tagliapietra’s opus of 35 glass boats CHRYSLER LIBRARIAN HELPS SCHOLAR suspended from the ceiling of the Large Changing Gallery. The Academy CRACK ‘VA N GOGH’ COLD CASE students will visit again in May to see the final installation during Art of Glass 2. n 1997, Dr. Jill-Elyse Grossvogel contacted the Chrysler Library in hopes of Ifinding a rare document—The van Gogh Case: Wacker Lawsuit, 1932. The two- To see a 90-second volume dossier detailed the trial of art dealer Otto Wacker, who attempted to time-lapse video of sell fake van Gogh paintings in 1928 and 1929, and featured press coverage of the installation of the Dutch trial transcribed into English. Grossvogel was researching Claude- Endeavor, visit Emile Schuffenecker, the French artist believed to have forged the paintings. our website at www.chrysler.org. Since starting work on her definitive catalogue raisonné of Schuffenecker’s work, she’d had no success finding the elusive document. Endeavor (installation of 35 This year, the scholar has found her holy grail, thanks to the Jean Outland boats), 1998–2003 Chrysler Library. During its last inventory, our staff found the dossier deep in Designed and made the stacks of the Library, where it was identified and recorded. When by Lino Tagliapietra Blown glass with Grossvogel contacted us again at the end of last year, she was elated to hear multicolor canes; cut the good news, especially since ours appears to be the only known copy of the Individual boats: document in existence. 45 x 5 x 5 ¼ inches to 79 x 5¼ x For more information on the Jean Outland Chrysler Library and its services, 8½ inches check out its new blog at http://chryslermuseumlibrary.blogspot.com/. The weblog is updated regularly with information about Library collections, events, and new acquisitions. For details on doing research at the Library, call the reference desk at (757) 965-2035.

7 C ALENDAR

Fenice II, 2006 Designed and made by Lino Tagliapietra Blown glass with multiple incalmi; cut 10¾ x 38½ x 6 inches Courtesy of Lino Tagliapietra, Inc. MAY Photo by Russell Johnson 2 Sat 10 a.m.–12 p.m., 1–3 p.m. Museum Shop Event Fiddlesticks Jewelry Trunk Show 1 p.m. Historic Houses Weekend Program …If You Lived During Slavery 1–4 p.m. Event Live Glassblowing in Mary’s Garden 2 p.m. Gallery Talk Contemporary Glass Among the Classics 2 p.m. Senior Art Forum Lino Tagliapietra in Retrospect 3 Sun 1 p.m. Historic Houses Weekend Program …If You Lived During Slavery 1–4 p.m. Event Live Glassblowing in Mary’s Garden 2 p.m. Gallery Talk Lino Tagliapietra in Retrospect 6 Wed 12–2 p.m., 6–8 p.m. Event Live Glassblowing in Mary’s Garden 12:30 p.m. Gallery Talk Contemporary Glass Among the Classics 6 p.m. Education Department Event Teachers' VIP Preview of To Live Forever 6:15 p.m. Jazz The Art of Jazz with Swing Time and The Fine Art of Wine 7 Thurs 9:30 a.m. Flower Guild Event Floral Workshop 11 a.m. Tickle My Ears Chuga-chuga, Choo-choo 9 Sat 1 p.m. Historic Houses Weekend Program Ladies of Norfolk—The Myers Women 1–4 p.m. Event Live Glassblowing in Mary’s Garden 2 p.m. Gallery Talk Lino Tagliapietra in Retrospect 10 Sun 11 a.m. Event Mother’s Day Brunch 1 p.m. Historic Houses Weekend Program Ladies of Norfolk—The Myers Women 1–4 p.m. Event Live Glassblowing in Mary’s Garden 2 p.m. Gallery Talk Contemporary Glass Among the Classics 3 p.m. Performance Todd Rosenlieb Dance 13 Wed 11 a.m.–3 p.m., 5–7 p.m. Museum Shop Event Glass Eye Studio Signing 12–2 p.m., 6–8 p.m. Event Live Glassblowing in Mary’s Garden 12:30 p.m. Gallery Talk Lino Tagliapietra in Retrospect 6:15 p.m. Jazz The Art of Jazz with Brian Jones 7 p.m. Norfolk History Museum Series “Speaking of Mr. Poe…” 14 Thurs 1 p.m. Flower Guild Event Flower Arranging Club 6 p.m. Mowbray Arch Society Spring Program Gordon Hayward Lecture and Dinner 16 Sat 1 p.m. Historic Houses Weekend Program Architour 1–4 p.m. Event Live Glassblowing in Mary’s Garden 2 p.m. Gallery Talk Contemporary Glass Among the Classics 17 Sun 1 p.m. Historic Houses Weekend Program Architour 1–5 p.m. Bunny and Perry Morgan Family Day Free Admission and Art of Glass 2 Programs 1–4 p.m. Event Live Glassblowing in Mary’s Garden 3 p.m. Film The Time of Lino 20 Wed 11 a.m. Event New Docent Open House 12 p.m. Friends of Historic Houses Event Secret Garden 12–2 p.m., 6–8 p.m. Event Live Glassblowing in Mary’s Garden 12:30 p.m. Gallery Talk Lino Tagliapietra in Retrospect 5:30 p.m. Friends of African American Art Event Annual Meeting and Reception 6:15 p.m. Jazz The Art of Jazz with Gil Cruz 23 Sat 1 p.m. Historic Houses Weekend Program Divided City—Norfolk’s Civil War 1–4 p.m. Event Live Glassblowing in Mary’s Garden 2 p.m. Gallery Talk Contemporary Glass Among the Classics 24 Sun 1 p.m. Historic Houses Weekend Program Divided City—Norfolk’s Civil War 1–4 p.m. Event Live Glassblowing in Mary’s Garden 2 p.m. Gallery Talk Lino Tagliapietra in Retrospect 26 Tues 6 p.m. Glass Associates Event Preview of Baccarat 24-Light Candelabrum 27 Wed 12–2 p.m., 6–8 p.m. Event Live Glassblowing in Mary’s Garden 12:30 p.m. Gallery Talk Contemporary Glass Among the Classics 6 p.m. Friends of the J.O.C. Library Event Annual Meeting and Reception 6:15 p.m. Jazz The Art of Jazz with Vinnie Knight 30 Sat 1–4 p.m. Event Live Glassblowing in Mary’s Garden 2 p.m. Gallery Talk Lino Tagliapietra in Retrospect 31 Sun 1 p.m. Historic Houses Event Discover Jewish-American History 1–4 p.m. Event Live Glassblowing in Mary’s Garden 2 p.m. Gallery Talk Contemporary Glass Among the Classics 8 C ALENDAR JUNE 3 Wed 12:30 p.m. Gallery Talk Contemporary Glass Among the Classics 1:30 p.m. Film The Time of Lino 6:15 p.m. Jazz The Art of Jazz with Billy Williams and The Fine Art of Wine 4 Thurs 11 a.m. Tickle My Ears UPCOMINGSun, Sails, and Ships 6 Sat 1 p.m. Historic Houses Weekend Program …If You Lived During Slavery 2 p.m. Gallery Talk Lino Tagliapietra in Retrospect 2 p.m. Senior Art Forum Contemporary Glass Among the Classics 7 Sun 1 p.m. Historic Houses Weekend Program …If You Lived During Slavery 2 p.m. Gallery Talk Contemporary Glass Among the Classics 10 Wed 12:30 p.m. Gallery Talk Lino Tagliapietra in Retrospect 6:15 p.m. Jazz The Art of Jazz with Reggie Gist 7 p.m. Norfolk History Museum Series Legacy: Walter Chrysler and the Chrysler Museum 13 Sat 1 p.m. Historic Houses Weekend Program The Myers—A Jewish-American Family 2 p.m. Gallery Talk Contemporary Glass Among the Classics 14 Sun 1 p.m. Historic Houses Weekend Program The Myers—A Jewish-American Family 2 p.m. Gallery Talk Lino Tagliapietra in Retrospect 17 Wed 12:30 p.m. Gallery Talk Contemporary Glass Among the Classics 6:15 p.m. Jazz The Art of Jazz with Shanniece James 7:30 p.m. Gallery Talk Lino Tagliapietra in Retrospect 8:30 p.m. Outdoor Film Art After Dark: Summertime 20 Sat 1 p.m. Historic Houses Weekend Program Divided City—Norfolk’s Civil War 2 p.m. Gallery Talk Contemporary Glass Among the Classics 21 Sun 1 p.m. Historic Houses Weekend Program Divided City—Norfolk’s Civil War 2 p.m. Gallery Talk Lino Tagliapietra in Retrospect 24 Wed 12:30 p.m. Gallery Talk Contemporary Glass Among the Classics 6:15 p.m. Jazz The Art of Jazz with Pamela Hines 27 Sat 1 p.m. Historic Houses Weekend Program Architour 2 p.m. Gallery Talk Lino Tagliapietra in Retrospect 28 Sun 1 p.m. Historic Houses Weekend Program Architour 2 p.m. Gallery Talk Contemporary Glass Among the Classics

Susan Unterberg (American, b. 1941) Untitled Diptych From Father/Son Series, 1989 Purchase and National Endowment for the Arts

Larkin Goldsmith Mead (American, 1835-1910) The Battle Story (The Returned Soldier), modeled ca. 1863-1865, carved 1865-1866 Gift of James H. Ricau and Museum Purchase 9 N EWS

FROM THE ART CART very day, visitors take advantage of the opportunity to draw at the Art Cart in Ethe Museum’s Impressionist gallery. As staff members restock the drawing pads and pencils each week, they often find art that guests have left behind. These drawings collected over the past year reveal a range of ages and interests, but they all share a common source of inspiration—the Chrysler’s outstanding collection.

The Chrysler's inspiring masterpieces (clockwise):

Edgar Degas (French, 1834-1917) Dancer with Bouquets, ca. 1895-1900 Gift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr., in memory of Della Viola Forker Chrysler

Emile Auguste Carolus-Duran (French, 1838-1917) Portrait of Lucy Lee-Robbins, 1884 Gift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Auguste Rodin (French, 1840-1917) The Age of Bronze, 1876 Gift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Emmanuel Lansyer (French, 1835-1893) Portrait of the Sculptor Gustave Godard, 1872 Gift of the Mowbray Arch Society, 2005

SCIENCE OF GLASS MODERN ow the magical combination PORTRAITS Hof ingredients was AMONG discovered remains a mystery, but for thousands of years CLASSIC glassmakers around the world SCULPTURES have developed formulas with natural compounds that have ommemorate your next special event with your own allowed them to produce the Cpersonalized work of art—have your bridal, spectacular treasures that fill the birthday, or boardroom portrait taken at the Chrysler. Chrysler’s galleries. To help The Museum now offers photography packages that explain the process, the Museum’s Education Department has produced a include the option of using our serene James H. Ricau teaching resource to explain the science that makes the art of glass possible. Gallery with its stately classic marble statues as your backdrop. Of course, Huber Court and the Tiffany The Chrysler’s new Science of Glass tour pairs the Periodic Table of Elements with Memorial Garden also are available as locations for objects from the Museum’s renowned glass collection to give visitors a new engagement, bridal, and day-of-wedding photos as well. appreciation for both chemistry and glass art. The tour’s poster explains the base ingredients of most glass—approximately 75% silica—and the elements that are In addition, the Museum is offering special rental rates included to help stabilize and color the glass. These additions are what allow for all private and corporate events occurring during glassmakers to refine their glass into art. the months of May and June. Various dates, including weekends, are available. For additional information, Just as every gallery in the Chrysler offers new discoveries, our Science of Glass tour will please contact Special Events Coordinator Mia Byrd at inspire a new generation of scientists, as well as artists. (757) 333-6233 or email her at [email protected].

THE STORY BEHIND... Charles Willson Peale’s Portraits n 1787, Charles Willson Peale painted the portraits of IMary Chew Elliott and her daughter, Sarah Chew Elliott O’Donnell. The elderly Mrs. Elliott sits composed with her spectacles in hand and a book of meditations by the English Methodist minister James Harvey at her side. According to family legend, her floral wrap was Baltimore’s first imported cashmere shawl. Grasping a miniature portrait of her husband, the younger Mrs. O’Donnell enjoys a setting not unlike other dignified women in Charles Willson Peale’s portraits: a peaceful park with classical balustrades. Captain John O’Donnell was, at the time of the portrait, at sea, and Peale (American, upon his return, his wife offered Peale these gifts: “an East Indian match gun, a Damascus sword, Chinese chessmen, skull of the 1741-1827) royal tiger, a live cockatoo, and other things.” To express his gratitude, Peale painted a portrait of the couple’s first child, Mary. Mrs. Thomas Elliott (Mary Chew), 1787 The year Charles Willson Peale finished the portrait of Mary O’Donnell was the same year he married Elizabeth DePeyster, a Mrs. John O'Donnell (Sarah New York native whom he met in Philadelphia while she was visiting his newly established Peales Museum. Upon their Chew Elliott), 1787 engagement, Elizabeth’s father, William DePeyster, wrote, “happiness in som meashure will grately depend on your self not only Mary O'Donnell, with Respect to your duty towards him but to the Children also, the Cares of whom must Emediately come under your direction.” 1791 Elizabeth DePeyster would become a fine mother to Peale’s six children from his first wife and bear five children of her own. Gifts of Mrs. Frank Batten With his newfound domestic happiness, Peale left behind his life as a traveling portrait painter. He channeled all of his energies to home, family, and collecting. No doubt, the exotic gifts from the O’Donnell family and their example of familial happiness were an aid and an influence to this great painter and advocate for the arts and sciences. For us, on the occasions of Mother’s Day and Father’s Day, his portraits may serve as charming reminders of the many generations of our noble American family. For more information on these portraits and other significant American works in the collection, explore American Art at the Chrysler Museum: Selected Paintings, Sculpture, and Drawings by Martha N. Hagwood and Chief Curator Jefferson C. Harrison. 11 N EWS

RECENT ACQUISITIONS he Chrysler offers a range of enriching Tand diverting experiences, from regularly changing loan exhibitions and special events to its well-stocked gift shop and lively café. But it is the Chrysler’s permanent collection that constitutes its greatest strength and most valued community resource. Gustave Doré (French, 1832- Thanks to the generosity of private 1883) donors and income from endowed funds, Dante's the Chrysler continues to expand and Inferno: The Third Circle of evolve its collection to keep pace with Hell (Gluttons), our ever-changing world. In the last few 1861 months alone, the Museum has acquired an impressive group of objects in a wide range of media. Museum purchase, Among our new acquisitions is an extraordinary presentation drawing by the great 19th-century French artist Gustave Doré. Walter P. Executed in black and grey wash, and heightened with gouache, this darkly Romantic drawing was inspired by Dante’s Inferno, Chrysler, Jr., Art Purchase Fund particularly his description of the third circle of Hell, in which gluttons are condemned to eternal suffering for their excesses in life. Two works have also been added to the Chrysler’s contemporary glass collection. Composed of hundreds of fused glass threads, the undulating form of Toots Zynsky’s vibrant red vessel, Sfida, evokes the petals of an unfolding flower, while Josiah McElheny’s Rearrangeable Domestic Roman Collection serves as a more cerebral essay on the issues of viewer perception and artistic originality. Finally, two monumental chromogenic prints by New York photographer Suzanne Opton have joined the Museum’s contemporary photography collection. These close-ups dramatically portray American soldiers returned from active duty in Iraq and Afghanistan. We invite you to visit the Museum in the coming months to see these new additions to our world-class collection.

EGYPT FOR EDUCATORS Wednesday, May 6 6 p.m. reception • 6:30 p.m. presentation in the Diamonstein Education Workshop TEACHERS: Don’t miss the VIP Preview of our upcoming fall exhibition To Live Forever: Egyptian Treasures from the Brooklyn Museum. hief Curator Jeff Harrison’s multimedia presentation will include an overview of this Cspectacular exhibition of rare and magnificent objects and how they explore ancient Egyptian beliefs about the afterlife. And our Education Department’s planning resources will help you create imaginative classroom lessons and fall field trips based on this popular traveling exhibition. School tours of To Life Forever will be available from October 14 to December 23, 2009. For more information or to RSVP for the VIP Preview, contact Channon Dillard at (757) 333-6239 or email her at [email protected]. Mummy Mask of a Man, Roman Period, early 1st century A.D. Stucco, gilded and painted 20 1/4 x 13 x 7 7/8 in. (51.5 x 33 x 20 cm) Place made: Egypt, Africa Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund 12 P ROGRAMS

Fiddlesticks Jewelry Trunk Show Saturday, May 2 from 10 a.m.–12 p.m. and 1–3 p.m. Fiddlesticks Jewelry is handmade in Poquoson, Virginia. Nancy Witte and her design team use Venetian and Murano glass, hand-picked luminescent pearls, Swarovski crystals, Italian sterling, and 22-kt. gold beads in their colorful creations. Choose from a large selection of necklaces, bracelets, and earrings—all perfect for Mother’s Day gift giving. Enjoy three summer films under the stars! At 7:30 p.m., Glass Eye Studio Signing meet at the Information Desk for a Gallery Talk Wednesday, May 13 from 11 a.m.–3 p.m. and 5 p.m.–7 p.m. revealing the movie’s connections to the Chrysler’s Each of Glass Eye’s pieces is individually crafted by studio collection or special exhibitions. Then head outside to artists in Seattle, Washington—and every new design Mary’s Garden at 8:30 for the film screening. contains volcanic ash from Mount Saint Helen’s. Have your Cost: Free for Museum Members, $5 for non-Members. purchases signed as a special remembrance. Also available for Cash bar. purchase will be a limited-edition ornament made exclusively for the Chrysler Museum. Receive this Christmas keepsake free with Wednesday, June 17 purchases of $100 or more (a $20 value)! Gallery Talk: Lino Tagliapietra in Retrospect: A Modern Renaissance in Italian Glass Film: Summertime (1955, London Film Productions, 100 min.) NEW DOCENT OPEN HOUSE Wednesday, July 15 Wednesday, May 20 from 11 a.m.–12 p.m. Gallery Talk: French Impressionism and Beyond This year, the Docent Council celebrates its 50th year. In that time, our volunteer educators have led hundreds of thousands Film: An American in Paris (1951, MGM, 113 min.) of visitors through the Museum’s galleries. This fall, the Wednesday, August 19 Education Department will offer a year-long training course for art enthusiasts who are interested in joining our dedicated Gallery Talk: Civil War Photography docent team. To learn more about the course and the Film: Cold Mountain (2003, Miramax Films, 154 min.) Chrysler docent experience, please join us at this special Open House. 13 P ROGRAMS

Public Programs are included with Museum admission. Museum Members, children under 18, and students with college ID are always admitted to the Museum free of charge. Unless otherwise PUBLIC PROGRAMS noted, no reservations are required for individuals, but please call for group reservations. MOTHER’S DAY TICKLE MY EARS: STORIES AND ART AT THE CHRYSLER Mother’s Day Brunch Geared toward pre-kindergarten children, this program takes Sunday, May 10 place on the first Thursday of every month and features at 11:00 a.m. stories, songs, and surprises to help young children Don’t miss the appreciate art. This program is generously Chrysler Museum of supported by Target. Art’s Mother’s Day Brunch, back by Thursday, May 7 at 11 a.m. in the Kaufman Theatre Lobby popular demand! Chuga-chuga, Choo-choo Enjoy a delicious Thursday, June 4 at 11 a.m. in the Large Changing Gallery breakfast buffet and Sun, Sails, and Ships cash bar, surrounded by great art and good friends. Plan to stay all afternoon to tour the Museum’s spectacular Art of Glass 2 WEDNESDAY NIGHT JAZZ exhibitions and attend a special performance The popular series The Art of Jazz features an all-star by Todd Rosenlieb Ivan G. Olinsky (American, 1878-1962) lineup of regional performers every Wednesday night Adoration, ca. 1919 Dance at 3 p.m. Gift of The Norfolk Society of Arts from 6:15–8:45 p.m. in the Museum’s Huber Court. Wine Museum Members: and refreshments are available for purchase, and the Adults, $30; children 12 and under, $12; children 2 and Museum’s galleries stay open for guests’ enjoyment. under, free. Non-Members: Adults, $40; children 12 and under $12; MAY 2009 JUNE 2009 children 2 and under, free. 6 Swing Time 3 Billy Williams This event often sells out, so advance reservations are 13 Brian Jones 10 Reggie Gist required. Call (757) 333-6318 to reserve your seat! 20 Gil Cruz 17 Shanniece James 27 Vinnie Knight 24 Pamela Hines Mother’s Day Dance Performance Sunday, May 10 at 3 p.m. The Fine Art of Wine—an informal tasting sponsored by Cost: Included with Museum admission, free for Farm Fresh—takes place on the first Wednesday of each Museum Members month. Members receive a $1 discount on each glass of Todd Rosenlieb Dance interprets Art of Glass 2 with a wine and half-off on all wine tasting. program of new choreography inspired by the “dance” of the hot glass studio. Art Riffs On the first Wednesday of each month, enjoy Art Riffs— short conversations led by a Museum Educator in front BUNNY AND PERRY of a selected work of art. Guests meet at the main staircase in Huber Court when the band takes its first MORGAN FAMILY DAY break, approximately 7:15 p.m. Sunday, May 17 from 1–5 p.m. Cost: Free admission for everyone MAY 6 JUNE 3 Green Eye of the Pyramid Endeavor Join us for one of our liveliest events of every year! Bunny by Stanislav Libensk´y/ by Lino Tagliapietra and Perry Morgan Family Day features free admission, Jaroslava Brychtová tours, music, live glassblowing, and special activities for all ages. Visitors can take advantage of free shuttles from the Chrysler to the Stockley Gardens Arts Festival happening the same day! 14 P ROGRAMS

Weekend Programs at the Historic Houses explore specific themes of the Moses Myers House HISTORIC in greater detail. These free programs are scheduled each Saturday and Sunday at 1 p.m. HOUSES For more information about Historic Houses Programs, please call (757) 441-1526. PROGRAMS Discover Jewish-American History Sunday, May 31 …If You Lived During Slavery Saturday, May 2 and Sunday, May 3 1 p.m. at the Moses Myers House, 301 E. Freemason St., Norfolk Saturday, June 6 and Sunday, June 7 3 p.m. at The Jewish Museum and Cultural Center, Ladies of Norfolk—The Myers Women 607 Effingham St., Portsmouth Saturday, May 9 and The Chrysler’s Moses Myers House in Norfolk Sunday, May 10 (Mother’s Day) partners with The Jewish Museum and Cultural LEFT: Elegant Lions of Judah flank Chevra T'helim's ark. Center in Portsmouth to present this special RIGHT: Chevra T’helim Synagogue’s collection includes Architour this 18th-century Torah scroll rescued from the Holocaust. Saturday, May 16 and program in recognition of Jewish-American History Photos courtesy of Chevra T'helim Synagogue Sunday, May 17 month. The event begins at 1 p.m. at the Moses Myers House with The Myers—A Jewish-American Saturday, June 27 and Family, which explores the religious life of Norfolk’s first permanent Jewish residents and Sunday, June 28 how their personal beliefs found expression in their public lives in the late 18th century. Divided City—Norfolk’s Civil War The adventure continues in Portsmouth at The Jewish Museum and Cultural Center with Saturday, May 23 and The Immigrant Experience at 3 p.m. Guests will hear the stories of early-20th-century Jewish Sunday, May 24 immigrants who made this area their home and explore historic Chevra T’helim Synagogue Saturday, June 20 and and a collection of personal and religious items drawn from its congregation. A light Sunday, June 21 (Father’s Day) reception will conclude the program. The Myers—A Jewish-American Family Cost: $5. For more information, please call the Moses Myers House (757) 441-1526 or The Jewish Museum and Cultural Center at (757) 391-9266 (www.jewishmuseumportsmouth.org). Saturday, June 13 and Sunday, June 14

CAMP CHRYSLER 2009: STOP, LOOK, LISTEN It’s a world of new adventures at Camp Chrysler 2009! Explore new ideas and themes by stopping to look and listen to the stories art tells. Experience the wonder and beauty of Art of Glass 2 and the Museum’s own world-class glass collection. Each morning campers will visit the galleries and get the chance to create inspired works of art. Afternoons will be spent with a children’s theatre specialist to develop an original play. At week’s end, family and friends are invited to an art exhibition and the premiere of a theatrical production—created by our campers!

Registration Dates: Monday, April 6–Friday, May 29 Dates: July 6–10 Ages 6 to 8 July 13–17 Ages 9 to 12 July 20–24 Ages 13 to 16 Time: Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Cost: $175 for Museum Members $250 for non-Members (cost includes a one-year Household Membership) For additional information, please call (757) 333-6239 or visit www.chrysler.org. Photo by Chrysler Education Department 15 P ROGRAMS

PROGRAMS FOR MEMBERS & SUPPORT GROUPS Unless otherwise noted, no reservations are required for individuals, but please call for group reservations. MOWBRAY ARCH SOCIETY FRIENDS OF Spring Program: Fine Paintings as Inspiration HISTORIC for Garden Design HOUSES Thursday, May 14 The Mowbray Arch Society will welcome acclaimed Secret Garden gardening specialist Gordon Hayward as its Spring Wednesday, May 20 at 12 noon Program guest speaker. Hayward is well known for at the Norfolk History Museum his decades of contributions to Horticulture Magazine Join the Friends of Historic Houses at and Fine Gardening Magazine, as well as his award- the Willoughby-Baylor House (601 winning books on garden design. Cocktails begin at Freemason Street, Norfolk) for lunch 6 p.m., followed by the lecture and dinner. and stroll down memory lane. Visit William Merritt Chase (American, 1849-1916) For more information on the Mowbray Arch Society, three of Norfolk’s historic gems: the An Italian Garden, ca. 1909 please contact Deborrah Grulke at (757) 333-6318 or Norfolk History Museum, the Moses Gift of Edward J. Brickhouse e-mail her at [email protected]. Myers House, and St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. Tours begin at 12:15 p.m. and 1 p.m. To reserve your box lunch ($10), SENIOR ART FORUM please call (757) 353-6221. For more information on the event, please call This senior citizens group meets one Saturday afternoon each month in the Diamonstein Education (757) 441-1526. Workshop for a tour, discussion, and refreshments. Lino Tagliapietra in Retrospect: A Modern Renaissance in Italian Glass Saturday, May 2 at 2 p.m. Contemporary Glass Among the Classics Saturday, June 6 at 2 p.m. FLOWER GUILD Cost: Free for Members, $5 for non-Members. Flower Arranging Club The Flower Arranging Club is a very popular new NORFOLK HISTORY program offered by the Flower Guild. The group meets every other month at 1:00 p.m. and each session provides MUSEUM SERIES participants with an arrangement, container, mechanics, The Norfolk Historical Society sponsors lectures in the Museum’s Kaufman and several new skills and techniques for flower arranging. Theatre on the second Wednesday of each month. Refreshments will be This year’s sessions are scheduled for: offered after each event. Thursday, May 14 at 1 p.m. Cost: Free to Members of the Friends of Historic Houses and the Norfolk Thursday, July 30 at 1 p.m. Historical Society, $5 for all others. For more information, please call Thursday, September 17 at 1 p.m. (757) 441-1526. Thursday, November 19 at 1 p.m. The registration deadline is the Monday of the week “Speaking of Mr. Poe…” preceding the class, but advance reservations and payment Wednesday, May 13 at 7 p.m. ($50) are suggested as space is limited and previous classes In honor of the 200th anniversary of the birth of Edgar Allan Poe, listen as his have been filled to capacity. friend Samuel Mordecai eulogizes the late poet. He disputes some of the myths Floral Workshop surrounding the writer and includes dramatic readings of some of Poe’s best works. Mr. Mordecai is portrayed by Kevin Grantz of Virginia Patriots, Inc. Thursday, May 7 at 9:30 a.m. Robin Ingram, chair of the Flower Guild, presents a hands-on Legacy: Walter Chrysler and the Chrysler Museum workshop on arranging in deep-water containers—the Wednesday, June 10 at 7 p.m. design method used to create the beautiful floral Author and historian Peggy Earle paints a vivid picture of arrangements that enhance Huber Court each week. Due to the Chrysler’s transformation into one of the finest art space limitations, this training class is offered only to current museums on the East Coast and delivers a captivating Flower Guild Members. portrait of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr. Join us for a fascinating To join the Flower Guild or guarantee your spot at the view of the museum world and how great art found a events listed above, please call Gail Winn at (757) 333-6221, place to call home. or e-mail her at [email protected]. P ROGRAMS

Unless otherwise noted, no reservations are required PROGRAMS FOR MEMBERS & SUPPORT GROUPS for individuals, but please call for group reservations. FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY ART TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES Join fellow Museum Members on specially designed tours that offer unique opportunities to Annual Meeting and Reception learn about the artistic and cultural life of exciting destinations around the world. Wednesday, May 27 at 6:00 p.m. Village Life Along the Dalmatian Coast The Friends of the Jean Outland July 21−29, 2009 Chrysler Library will celebrate their Sail from the port of Venice across the dark blue Adriatic Sea hard work and the successful efforts of and along Dalmatia’s ruggedly beautiful, island-dotted the past year at their annual meeting. shoreline. Rarely visited by American travelers, the Dalmatian A brief business meeting will include Coast offers an unmatched collection of Roman ruins, a presentation on a recent acquisition medieval towns, and idyllic islands. This program is offered in made possible by contributions from conjunction with the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, the the Friends. ARTstor is an invaluable Oakland Museum, and the University of Southern California. The historic port of Dubrovnik digital resource that provides Library Cost: From $3,195 per person, double occupancy (plus airfare) patrons with access to nearly one million high-quality images for Flavors of Burgundy and Provence scholarly research and presentations. October 3−14, 2009 After the meeting, the Friends will The Chrysler Museum of Art and the Virginia Museum of Fine adjourn to the Chrysler Café for Arts are pleased to present this 12-day journey from Paris to refreshments. For more information, Nice, including a weeklong scenic cruise down the Rhone please call Gail Winn at River from Chalons to Arles. (757) 333-6221, or e-mail her Cost: From $3,107 per person, double occupancy (plus airfare) at [email protected]. Classical Turkey November 12−23, 2009 Provence, France GLASS Become captivated by Turkey’s rich culture and fascinating history. Strategically located between two continents, Turkey ASSOCIATES has been a crossroads for civilizations over the ages. This 12- day, fully-guided journey features visits to famous landmarks Special Event such as Hagia Sofia, the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, as well Tuesday, May 26 at 6 p.m. as the ancient ruins of Ephesus and the legendary city of Troy. Cost: $3,689 per person, double occupancy ~ includes airfare Join Curator of Glass Kelly Conway from Norfolk. for a special behind-the-scenes preview of the installation of the Museum’s DESTINATIONS FOR 2010: Peru, Egypt, Seattle newest glass acquisition, The Twenty- For additional information about these trips, please contact The Blue Mosque, Istanbul, Turkey Four-Light Candelabrum by French glass Deborrah Grulke at (757) 333-6318 or email her at manufacturer Cristalleries de Baccarat. [email protected]. Housed in a state-of-the-art new case, this 7-foot-tall glass masterpiece exemplifies the tradition of elaborate European glass furnishings popular in the 19th century. Please RSVP by May FRIENDS OF AFRICAN AMERICAN ART 19 to Gail Winn at (757) 333-6221 or Private Viewing for Steering Committee FAAA Annual Meeting [email protected]. Wednesday, May 6 Wednesday, May 20 American sculptor and printmaker The FAAA will hold their annual meeting Elizabeth Catlett (b. 1916) is best known on Wednesday, May 20, gathering at 5:30 for the expressionistic sculptures and p.m. for refreshments and at 6 p.m. for a politically charged prints she produced glassblowing demonstration. The group will during the 1960s and 1970s. Her style then move to the Kaufman Theatre for a blends traditional African art forms with brief meeting and a film on the history of old-fashioned American realism. On May African-American art. For more information, 6, the FAAA Steering Committee will please call Gail Winn at (757) 333-6221, or visit a local collector of Catlett’s art. e-mail her at [email protected]. NON PROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE 245 West Olney Road PAID Norfolk, Virginia 23510-1509 NORFOLK, VA www.chrysler.org PERMIT #3369

Mark your calendar now for our Summer Friday Films for Children. Each 10:30 a.m. screening in our Kaufman Theatre includes a classic film or contemporary animation, along with a follow-up activity designed to help your children understand and appreciate art here at the Chrysler. Cost: Free to Members or included with Museum admission; children under 18 are always free. For groups larger than 10, please call (757) 333-6239 to make reservations.

Friday, July 3 Friday, July 24 Lyle, Lyle Crocodile: Are You My Mother? The House on East 88th Street Viewing age: preschool to 8 (30 minutes) Viewing age: all ages (25 minutes) Friday, July 31 Friday, July 10 Abel’s Island One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish Viewing age: 6 to 10 (30 minutes) Viewing age: preschool to 8 (30 minutes) Friday, July 17 For more details about each film, see www.chrysler.org. Max’s Chocolate Chicken Viewing age: preschool to 8 (36 minutes)

This popular series will continue through August.