NC Museum of Art in Raleigh, NC, Offers Lecture by Richard Kendall on Apr. 28, 2013

On Sunday, Apr. 28, 2013, Richard Kendall, Consultative Curator of 19th-Century Art at the Clark Art Institute, will be hosting a Humber lecture at the NC Museum of Art in Raleigh, NC. Details on the lecture, titled “Degas’s Women,” are below.

Lecture: Degas’s Women
Sunday, Apr. 28, 2013, at 2:30pm
East Building, Museum Auditorium
Free for members; ticket from Box Office required
$5 Nonmembers
Reception follows lecture.

Edgar Degas is famous – even notorious – as an artist who devoted much of his life to depicting women. Laundresses and cabaret artistes, society ladies and prostitutes all featured in his work, but it is the ballet dancer who has dominated his reputation. This lecture explores Degas’s obsession by focusing on “Dancer with Bouquets” from the Chrysler Museum of Art. One of the artist’s largest and most intriguing canvases, it was long regarded as a fantasy scene from the artist’s imagination. But new research shows that this dramatic painting is related to a celebrated ballet scene of the era and to a documented production on a Paris stage. Just as intriguing is evidence that the ballerina herself was linked to one of Degas’s sculptures.

To read more about the paintings and sculptures on loan from the Chrysler Museum of Art (on display in the NCMA permanent galleries), please visit the exhibition’s website at (www.ncartmuseum.org).

Edgar Degas, “Dancer with Bouquets”, circa 1895–1900, oil on canvas, 71 x 60 in., Chrysler Museum of Art, Norfolk, Va., Gift of Walter P. Chrysler Jr. , in memory of Della Viola Forker Chrysler, 71.507

For further information call 919/664-6795 or visit (www.ncartmuseum.org).

Educators: Let SECCA in Winston-Salem, NC, Spark Your Imagination With its First Teacher Night – Aug. 23, 2012

The Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art (SECCA) in Winston-Salem, NC, is planning a treat for teachers with a free evening of visual art, hands-on activities, gallery guided tours, food and refreshments, Aug. 23, 2012, from 4 to 8pm.

The event will be held at SECCA, located at 750 Marguerite Drive. The free event is open to teachers and educators from the region. SECCA is an affiliate of the NC Museum of Art, within the NC Department of Cultural Resources.

The purpose of Teacher Night is to welcome teachers back to school and provide classroom resources for their school year.

Please RSVP by Aug. 21, 2012, by calling Kristin Bell at 336/397-2109 or e-mail at (info@secca.org). Include your name, e-mail and a contact number where you can be reached.

Deborah Randolph, SECCA’s new curator of education, says, “SECCA is offering teachers an evening at the museum designed just for them. This evening gives us an opportunity to thank teachers for all they do for the students in our community. Please come and bring your friends.”

The evening will be set up in a series of nine stations located throughout the art center. The stations are offering the following sessions:

North Carolina Museum of Art (NCMA) Big Picture Project: In the library, staff from this project will present their online concept mapping for teachers.

Open Dream Ensemble: Music theater and dance alumni from The University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA) will present their new play developed for school presentations and discuss will teachers the connections between the play and classroom learning. The playwright is a member of the cast and will be available to talk to teachers.

Literature Tour: SECCA’s Curator of Education Deborah Randolph will conduct a tour of the paperless exhibit and connect the artworks to literature.

Curator’s Tour: Steven Matijcio, SECCA’s curator of contemporary art and curator of the paperless,  will conduct a tour of this award-winning exhibition. This tour will give the teachers and the general public a curator’s insight into the exhibit.

Classroom Resources: Materials connecting contemporary art with art and non-art content will be located throughout the galleries.

Literature Readings: Actors will float through the museum presenting readings from literature represented in the paperless exhibit.

Hands-On Activities: Teachers will have the opportunity to create works of art and bring these ideas back to the classroom.

Community Resources: Other organizations will have their education resources available for teachers.

Tour and Upcoming Exhibitions: Information about upcoming exhibitions for the next school year will be available. Teachers will have the opportunity to schedule their field trips to SECCA.

There will be light refreshments with food, beer and wine served throughout the evening.

The Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art (SECCA) in Winston-Salem is an affiliate of the North Carolina Museum of Art, a division of the NC Department of Cultural Resources. SECCA is also a funded partner of The Arts Council of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County. Additional funding is provided by the James G. Hanes Memorial Fund.

The NC Department of Cultural Resources annually serves more than 19 million people through its 27 historic sites, seven history museums, two art museums, the nation’s first state supported symphony orchestra, the State Library, the NC Arts Council and the State Archives.

The NC Department of Cultural Resources serves as a champion for North Carolina’s creative industry, which employs nearly 300,000 North Carolinians and contributes more than $41 billion to the state’s economy. To learn more visit (www.ncculture.com).

 

 

 

Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art in Winston-Salem, NC, Sees Attendance Go Up 25% and Offers Free Community Day – Aug. 11, 2012

Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art (SECCA) in Winston-Salem, NC, is getting its groove back. More and more people from the community are visiting SECCA’s ever changing exhibits and bringing friends with them.

The result is a spike in attendance of 25 per cent increase in visitors between January and the end of June compared with the same time period last year. Attendance from Jan. – June 2011 was 9,128 and from Jan. – June 2012 was 11,384.

Photo by Jim Sink Photography

SECCA’s Executive Director Mark Leach says, “Everywhere you look something is going on at SECCA. Our exhibitions have truly been world class and draw their own audience. To enhance the gallery experience, we’ve added solar lights to the parking lots and new LED lighting in the public areas of the arts center. We’ve shown wonderful films in our upfitted auditorium and offered talks by artists themselves so people could learn more about the person behind the art and the process used to create it.”

SECCA has a free Community Day coming up on Aug. 11, 2012. This program is part of the statewide Department of Cultural Resources program called “Second Saturdays”. SECCA is an affiliate of the NC Museum of Art, within the NC Department of Cultural Resources.

During the afternoon, interactive projects will be held for children related to the paperless exhibition, on view through Sept. 16, 2012. One project will explore the art of making paper airplanes. For more details about programs and exhibitions, visit (www.secca.org).

SECCA is located at 750 Marguerite Drive, is open free to the public Tuesday through Sunday. Hours are Tuesday – Saturday, 10am to 5pm; Thursday evening from 5 to 8pm, and Sunday from 1 to 5pm.

The Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art (SECCA) in Winston-Salem is an affiliate of the North Carolina Museum of Art, a division of the NC Department of Cultural Resources.  SECCA is also a funded partner of The Arts Council of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County. Additional funding is provided by the James G. Hanes Memorial Fund.

The NC Department of Cultural Resources annually serves more than 19 million people through its 27 historic sites, seven history museums, two art museums, the nation’s first state supported symphony orchestra, the State Library, the NC Arts Council and the State Archives.

NC Museum of Art in Raleigh, NC, Offers Lunch and Lecture by Perry Hurt on El Anatsui – May 26, 2012

The NC Museum of Art in Raleigh, NC, will present a lunch and lecture by Perry Hurt entitled, El Anatsui: Adventures in Installation and Conservation, on Saturday, May 26, 2012, at 11am in the East Building Museum Auditorium. Fee is $23 for members or $28 for nonmembers.

El Anatsui, Group Photo, 1987, wood, dimensions variable, Photo courtesy October Gallery.

Perry Hurt, NCMA associate conservator, began researching conservation issues related to Anatsui’s work when the Museum commissioned a large (18 × 25 foot) metal wall sculpture for West Building. Hear about how Anatsui encourages owners of his art to customize the work by manipulating the folds and shape. Installation becomes a collaborative process, but it often results in broken wires, bent metal, and the loss of small parts. The discussion continues over a lunch catered by Iris, the Museum Restaurant. Registration and payment for the combined program required by 4pm on the Wednesday before the event.

For further info or to register call the Museum at 919/664-6795 or visit (www.ncartmuseum.org).

NC Museum of Art in Raleigh, NC, Extends Museum Hours for Final Days of Rembrabdt Exhibition

Director Larry Wheeler announced today that the NC Museum of Art in Raleigh, NC, will offer extended hours for Rembrandt in America during the final week of the exhibition. Monday through Friday, Jan. 16–20, 2012, the exhibition will remain open each evening until 9pm. On Saturday, Jan. 21, the exhibition will remain open until midnight. The exhibition opens at 10am each day.

Circle of Rembrandt van Rijn, Young Man with a Sword, circa 1633–1645, oil on canvas, 46 1/2 x 38 in., North Carolina Museum of Art, Raleigh, Gift of the Samuel H. Kress Foundation

The exhibition will also be open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Monday, Jan. 16, 10am–9pm. West Building which houses the permanent collection will remain closed that day. West Building will maintain regular hours. A full schedule can be found online at (www.ncartmuseum.org/visit).

Visitors may purchase tickets for Rembrandt in America at (www.ncartmuseum.org/rembrandt), by phone at 919/715-5923, or in person at the NCMA Box Office. The exhibition closes On Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, at 5pm.

NC Museum of Art in Raleigh, NC, Offers Many Tour Opportunities

The NC Museum of Art in Raleigh, NC, is offering general tours of the Museum’s facilities and grounds and tours related to the exhibit, Rembrandt in America, now on view through Jan. 22, 2012. Come see the largest collection of Rembrandt paintings ever presented in an American exhibition.

General Tours

Meet Your Museum Tours
Fridays, 6pm and 7pm
Saturdays, 11am, Noon, 2pm, and 3pm
Sundays, 2pm and 3pm

With a 164-acre campus, two buildings, an amphitheater, a park, and several gardens, the NCMA offers much to see and do. This free guided tour introduces visitors to the Museum buildings, central Plaza, and related works of art. No reservations are necessary—meet at the East Building Information Desk. Free

Explore the Collection Tours
Tuesdays-Fridays, 1:30pm

Saturdays and Sundays, 11:30am and 1:30pm – A daily docent-led tour of Museum highlights for individuals and groups smaller than 10. No reservations are necessary—meet at the East Building Information Desk. Free

Rembrandt van Rijn, Self-Portrait, 1659, oil on canvas, 33 1/4 x 26 in., National Gallery of Art, Andrew W. Mellon Collection, 1937.1.72

The World of Rembrandt Tours
Saturdays and Sundays in January, 11:30am

Enhance your understanding of the special exhibition Rembrandt in America with a docent-led tour of 17th-century Dutch and Flemish works in the Museum’s permanent collection. For individuals and groups smaller than 10, ages 4 and up. No reservations are necessary—meet at the West Building Information Desk. Free

Friday Night Cameos: 15-minute Tours
Fridays in January, 6pm and 7pm

Enjoy a lively, in-depth exploration of a single work of art with a Museum docent. In conjunction with Rembrandt in America, step into the master’s world with a focused 15-minute gallery discussion on works from the Museum’s 17th-century Dutch and Flemish collection. No reservations are necessary—meet at the West Building Information Desk. Free

Friday Night Art Encounters: 30-Minute Tours
Fridays in February, 6pm and 7pm

Enjoy a lively introduction to the Museum’s collection with 30-minute gallery conversations that take you through a variety of explorations. Glimpse the circles of hell through the eyes of Rodin, or examine how we place value on works of art, or learn how to make the most of your Museum visit. No reservations are necessary—meet at the West Building Information Desk. Free

Weekend Family-Friendly Tours: Little Dutch Masters
Saturdays and Sundays in January, 10:30am

Explore Rembrandt’s world through the Dutch collection. Half-hour tours for kids age 5 to 10 and their adult companions. Join a Museum guide for a lively discussion and activities in the galleries. No reservations are necessary—meet at the West Building Information Desk. Free

All events are also posted online at (http://ncartmuseum.org/calendar).

For further information call the Museum at 919/839-6262 or visit (www.ncartmuseum.org).

NC State University in Raleigh, NC, Offers Lecture by Peter Murray – Dec. 5, 2011

NC State University’s Department of Landscape Architecture, in collaboration with NC Museum of Art, presents the lecture, Art and Landscape: Henry Moore to Jaume Plensa at the Yorkshire Sculpture Park, by Peter Murray, founding director of Yorkshire Sculpture Park, one of the largest art parks in the world. Murray has been at the forefront of the intersection of landscape and contemporary art.

The lecture will be presented on Monday, Dec. 5, 2011, at 6pm in Burns Auditorium at Kamphoefner Hall on the NC State campus. The lecture is free and open to the public.

This presentation is part of NC State University’s 2011–12 Landscape Architecture Lecture Series, Collaboration—Beyond the Silo.

For further info contact the North Carolina Museum of Art Foundation by calling 919/839-6262.

NC Museum of Art in Raleigh, NC, Seeks Art for Auction Fundraiser

The North Carolina Museum of Art Foundation in Raleigh, NC, announces a request for proposals for original works of art to be considered for inclusion in “Art of the Auction”—a silent and live auction event, to be held at the Museum’s East Building Saturday, April 14, 2012. Proceeds from Art of the Auction will benefit Museum programs.

All works for consideration must be original and recent works of art created by the artist submitting the entry and not to exceed 32 x 32 x 32 inches. Works of art will be selected for inclusion in the Auction based upon the aesthetic considerations that guide the North Carolina Museum of Art’s collecting principles. All categories of art will be accepted for consideration including paintings, pottery, sculpture, mixed media, textiles, and jewelry.

Artists may find details about submission and the full Request for Proposal at (www.ncartmuseum.org/auction). The submission deadline is Jan. 31, 2012 with artists being notified of inclusion by Feb. 13, 2012.

Artist submissions will be juried by a panel of professional experts including Mark Hewitt, potter and owner of Hewitt Pottery; Elysia Borowy-Reeder, Director, Contemporary Art Museum (CAM Raleigh); and Trevor Schoonmaker, Patsy R. and Raymond D. Nasher Curator of Contemporary Art, Nasher Museum of Art. Because of limited space, only a select number of works will be chosen for inclusion in Art of the Auction.

The works of art selected for Art of the Auction will be displayed in East Building for public viewing beginning the evening of Friday, Mar. 30, 2012, at the Auction Preview, a celebratory kickoff event. They will be offered to the public through a silent auction powered by BidPal at the April 14 evening event.

The jury will select one work of art as Best in Show. The artist whose work is awarded Best in Show will receive a $3,000 cash prize from the North Carolina Museum of Art Foundation, Inc., and their work of art will be included in the Art of the Auction’s live auction on April 14.

The North Carolina Museum of Art’s permanent collection spans more than 5,000 years, from ancient Egypt to the present, making the institution one of the premier art museums in the Southeast. The Museum’s collection provides educational, aesthetic, intellectual, and cultural experiences for the citizens of North Carolina and beyond. The 164- acre Museum Park showcases the connection between art and nature through site-specific works of environmental art. The Museum offers changing national touring exhibitions, classes, lectures, family activities, films, and concerts.

The Museum recently opened its new gallery building, home to the permanent collection. The North Carolina Museum of Art, Lawrence J. Wheeler, director, is located at 2110 Blue Ridge Road in Raleigh. It is the art museum of the State of North Carolina, Beverly Eaves Perdue, governor, and an agency of the Department of Cultural Resources, Linda A. Carlisle, secretary. Admission to the Museum’s permanent collection and Museum Park is free.

Museum hours are Tuesday–Thursday and Saturday–Sunday, 10am-5pm; Friday, 10am-9pm; Closed Monday.

For information call 919/839-6262, or visit (www.ncartmuseum.org).