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Donor Spotlight:Judith Ellis

New in the Shop:Fashion Merchandise

Exhibitions:Exuberance of Meaning

American Alliance of Museums& Southeastern Museums

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This spring, the Master of Fine Arts Degree Candidates Exhibition returned

to the Georgia Museum of Art. In my mind, its homecoming represents a new

spirit of cooperation among the arts units at UGA. Under the inspired leadership of

Vice Provost Libby Morris, the arts flourished at UGA in 2012–13, and I am pleased

and excited that the museum played a role not only in the inaugural Spotlight on the

Arts festival last November, but also in other joint pursuits with our neighbors in the

Performing and Visual Arts Complex.

In addition to this year’s MFA exhibition, last spring the museum organized the

exhibition “Pattern and Palette in Print: Gentry Magazine and a New Generation of

Trendsetters” in collaboration with students and teachers in the Lamar Dodd School

of Art’s (LDSOA) fabric design program. Other joint exhibitions include “Object in

Focus: The Orpheus Relief Project,” organized by Mark Abbe, assistant professor of

ancient art at LDSOA, with assistance from UGA’s Center for Applied Isotope Studies,

department of chemistry and department of classics; and a forthcoming exhibition of

American band memorabilia, organized by Performing Arts Center (PAC) director

George Foreman. In conjunction with programming at PAC, we hosted on several

occasions Make It an Evening, a pre-concert event that offered gallery tours and

dessert to Hodgson Concert and Ramsey Concert Hall event ticket holders. In this age

of collaboration, I offer Lamar Dodd’s vision of art with no barriers, a vision we plan to

move ever closer to realizing:

“Art is as old as man—is one of man’s most fundamental cultural heritages. It has no state boundaries—no national barriers. Art is

universal.

Georgia glories in her tradition, and Art plays an integral part in this consciousness of the past. Our art heritage can be found on our country roads—in modest houses in the mountains—in the excellent examples of Greek revival architecture along our seacoast. Georgia is rich in art which is not confined to museum case and museum wall.

Crafts made by our forefathers—produced to serve utilitarian needs as well as fulfill aesthetic desires—make Georgians conscious of their heritage. These works of the creative mind—the sensitive heart—the trained hand—are abiding evidences, whether executed in cooking utensils or in the family portrait.

Art is a matter of development, and is a means to a fuller and more abundant life. For Georgia, it means the realistic development of our vast resources—both spiritual and material.

Georgia offers to the artist the choicest material-rich substance for development of the crafts—rich clay deposits for the ceramic designer—and for the industrial artisan, fields yet unexplored. Scenery and people—unparalleled and unchallenged—await the artist’s brush.

Ours is a glorious past—but we look to the future—remembering that art is the reflection of man and his society. Our children are our future—as they are taught to revel in their heritage and learn to partake freely of Georgia’s generosity and abundance in the realm of art.”

William Underwood Eiland, Director

From the Director

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Georgia Museum of Art

University of Georgia

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Athens, GA 30602-6719

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Mission Statement

The Georgia Museum of Art shares the

mission of the University of Georgia to

support and to promote teaching,

research and service. Specifically, as a

repository and educational instrument of

the visual arts, the museum exists to

collect, preserve, exhibit and interpret

significant works of art.

Partial support for the exhibitions and programs

at the Georgia Museum of Art is provided by

the W. Newton Morris Charitable Foundation,

the Friends of the Georgia Museum of Art and

the Georgia Council for the Arts through the

appropriations of the Georgia General Assembly.

The Council is a partner agency of the National

Endowment for the Arts. Individuals, foundations

and corporations provide additional support

through their gifts to the University of Georgia

Foundation. The Georgia Museum of Art is

ADA compliant; the M. Smith Griffith Auditorium

is equipped for the hearing-impaired.

Board of Advisors Mr. B. Heyward Allen Jr., chair

Dr. Amalia K. Amaki

Mrs. Frances Aronson-Healey

Mrs. June M. Ball

Dr. Linda N. Beard

Ms. Karen L. Benson

Mr. Fred D. Bentley Sr.*

Mr. Richard E. Berkowitz

Mrs. Jeanne L. Berry

Mrs. Devereux C. Burch

Mr. Robert E. Burton**

Mrs. Debbie C. Callaway**

Mr. Randolph W. Camp

Mrs. Shannon I. Candler,

executive committee, past chair*

Mrs. Faye S. Chambers

Mr. Harvey J. Coleman

Mrs. Martha T. Dinos**

Mrs. Annie Laurie Dodd***

Ms. Sally Dorsey

Professor Marvin Eisenberg*

Mr. Howard F. Elkins

Mr. Todd Emily

Ms. Carlyn F. Fisher*

Mr. James B. Fleece

Mr. Edgar J. Forio Jr.*

Mr. Harry L. Gilham Jr.

Mr. John M. Greene**

Mrs. Helen C. Griffith

Mrs. M. Smith Griffith*

Mrs. Marion E. Jarrell

Professor John D. Kehoe

Mrs. George-Ann Knox*

Mrs. Shell H. Knox

Mr. David W. Matheny

Ms. Catherine A. May

Mrs. Helen P. McConnell*

Mr. Mark G. McConnell

Mrs. Marilyn M. McMullan

Mrs. Marilyn D. McNeely

Mrs. Berkeley S. Minor

Mr. C. L. Morehead Jr.*

Ms. Jane C. Mullins*

Mr. Carl Mullis III, immediate past chair

Mrs. Betty R. Myrtle

Mrs. Deborah L. O’Kain

Dr. Randall S. Ott

Mrs. Janet W. Patterson

Ms. Kathy B. Prescott

Mr. William F. Prokasy

Mr. Rowland A. Radford Jr.*

Ms. Margaret A. Rolando

Mr. Alan F. Rothschild Jr., chair-elect

Mrs. Dorothy A. Roush*

Mrs. Sarah P. Sams**

Mr. D. Jack Sawyer Jr.

Mrs. Helen H. Scheidt**

Mr. Henry C. Schwob**

Mrs. Ann C. Scoggins

Ms. Cathy Selig-Kuranoff**

Mr. S. Stephen Selig III**

Mr. Ronald K. Shelp

Mrs. Margaret R. Spalding

Mrs. Dudley R. Stevens

Mrs. Carolyn W. Tanner

Mrs. Judith M. Taylor

Dr. Brenda Taggart Thompson

Mrs. Barbara Auxier Turner

Mr. C. Noel Wadsworth*

Mrs. W. Harry Willson

Dr. Carol V. Winthrop

Ex officio

Mrs. Linda C. Chesnut

Dr. William Underwood Eiland

Mr. Tom S. Landrum

Dr. Libby V. Morris

Ms. Michele Turner

Professor Gene Wright

*Lifetime member

**Emeritus member

***Honorary member

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F E A T U R E S

Exhibitions

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Exhibitions

Donor Spotlight

New in the Shop

New Acquisitions

Calendar of Events

Museum Notes

Event Photos

On the back cover:

Michael Simon (American, b. 1947)

Bowl with five black fish, 2004

Stoneware, salt glaze

Collection of the artist

On the front cover:

Chalice

Iver Windfeldt Buch (1749–1811)

St. Petersburg, 1791

Gold, diamonds, chalcedony, bloodstone,

nephrite, carnelian and cast glass

33 x 18 centimeters

On loan from Hillwood Museum and Gardens

Acc. no. 11.223

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Exhibitions

Exhibitions

“Exuberance of Meaning” features more than 30 works

of art and books, most of which Catherine the Great

commissioned for her own use or for the courtiers who

received them as gifts. Other objects in the exhibition

serve as examples of historic precedents for the em-

press’ choices or represent major currents in the history

of Russian art of the 17th and 18th centuries. The exhi-

bition presents a comparison of dazzling and masterful

objects that exemplify both medieval Byzantine culture,

of which Russia was the successor and guardian, and

the Western, neoclassical style that was the hallmark of

the Enlightenment. The exhibition and companion publi-

cations contribute to the current knowledge of patronage

in 18th-century Russia and to an understanding of the

role of Byzantine culture in Russia’s history up to the era

of neoclassicism.

Guest Curator: Asen Kirin, associate professor of art and

associate director of the Lamar Dodd School of Art

Galleries: Dorothy Alexander Roush and Martha Thomp-

son Dinos Galleries

Sponsors: Samuel H. Kress Foundation, the Frances

Wood Wilson Foundation, Mr. and Mrs. James T. Mills

Jr., the W. Newton Morris Charitable Foundation and the

Friends of the Georgia Museum of Art

Exuberance of Meaning: The Art Patronage of Catherine the Great (1762–1796) September 21, 2013–January 5, 2014

This exhibition features ceramic works that reveal the progression of

Athens artist Michael Simon’s work over the course of his career. The

objects are Simon’s “pick of the kiln”: the pieces he chose to keep

from every kiln firing. Simon began selecting them later in his career

after sending previous work to exhibitions, shops and fairs for almost

a decade without saving examples for himself. The exhibition features

dozens of objects, some that simply appealed to Simon and others

that represent a desired form. Simon’s body of work features mostly

functional objects. His interest in pottery originates from the role that

pots play within the household, serving a utilitarian purpose such as

food preparation, serving and storage.

Guest Curator: Caroline Maddox, director of development

Galleries: Dorothy Alexander Roush and Martha Thompson Dinos

Galleries

Sponsors: The W. Newton Morris Charitable Foundation and the

Friends of the Georgia Museum of Art

Pick of the Kiln: The Work of Michael Simon July 20–September 8, 2013

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Still Showing

Fashion Independent: The Original Style of Ann Bonfoey TaylorJune 1–September 15, 2013

Ann Bonfoey Taylor (1910–2007) created a life that personifies what an American woman can be—Olympic skier,

championship tennis player, licensed pilot, successful skiwear designer, skilled sportswoman—but above all, she was a

style icon. This exhibition, organized by Dennita Sewell, curator of fashion design at Phoenix Art Museum, showcases the

custom-made wardrobe of day and evening wear that Taylor assembled from the post–World War II era through the

1970s. It includes approximately 200 pieces designed by some of the most accomplished couturiers of the 20th century,

including Mariano Fortuny, Charles James, James Galanos, Cristóbal Balenciaga, Hubert de Givenchy and Madame Grés.

The collection, selected by Art and Antiques magazine as one of the top 100 museum gifts of 2008, also includes Taylor’s

own skiwear designs and sportswear and accessories by Hermès, Louis Vuitton, Gucci and Henry Maxwell.

In-House Curator: Mary Koon, editor

Galleries: Virginia and Alfred Kennedy, Philip Henry Alston Jr., Boone and George-Ann Knox I, Rachel Cosby Conway,

Alfred Heber Holbrook, Charles B. Presley Family, Lamar Dodd and Alonzo and Vallye Dudley Galleries

Sponsors: The Adsmith, Agora, Global Escapes, Sew Normal Studio, Sonia Says, the W. Newton Morris Charitable

Foundation, the Friends of the Georgia Museum of Art and many individual donors

Exhibitions

Works of Art

Don’t Miss

Face Jugs: Art and Ritual in 19th-Century

South Carolina

Dorothy Alexander Roush Gallery

On view through July 7. Sponsored by

Mr. Alan Rothschild Jr. through the Fort

Trustee Fund, Community Foundation of

the Chattahoochee Valley, the Georgia

Humanities Council and the W. Newton

Morris Charitable Foundation.

Deaccessioning Bernard Smol

Martha Thompson Dinos Gallery

On view through July 7

Censer, Russian (p. 4)Late 17th-century silver

Parcel gilt

H. 16.5 centimeters


Acc. no. 12.2.1-2

Azov Mother of God (p. 5, top left)Russian, 1775–80

Tempera on wood

37.5 x 28.8 centimeters


Acc. no. 54.19

Pierre-Étienne Falconet (1741–1791) (p. 5, bottom left)Portrait of Catherine II

Oil on canvas

73.7 x 55.9 centimeters


Acc. no. 51.60

Michael Simon (American, b. 1947) (p. 5, top right)Triangular vase with white bird with a long neck, 2003



Michael Simon (American, b. 1947) (p. 5, bottom right)Three-legged jar with black horse, 1998



Charles James (American, b. England, 1906–1978) (left) Ball gown, 1949

Silk taffeta and duchess satin

Collection of Phoenix Art Museum

She has spent countless hours serving as a volunteer and has

supported the museum through generous financial contributions.

Whenever there is a need, Judith is ready and willing to step in.

Her love for the museum and passion for the arts is undeniable.

She is an art enthusiast, a collector, a patron and an artist in her

own right. Her passion is infectious.

Judith has served as a docent at the Georgia Museum of Art

since 2003, leading tours for visitors of all ages, during which

she encourages them to think about how art fits into their lives.

She brings diverse knowledge, interest and experience into her

discussions about art. On occasion, she has even been known to

give a tour in French.

Judith’s volunteering is not limited to education. She also serves

as a board member of the Friends of the Georgia Museum of Art

and an active member of the Collectors. Last year, she chaired

the latter’s fundraising event, Seven Deadly Sins, which was a

rousing success, with a creative theme and a wonderful array of

auction items. Caroline Maddox, director of development, said,

“It’s not a party without Judith. She lights up the room at every

event with her bubbly personality and bright smile. She greets

every new face and advocates for the museum and its programs

to everyone she meets. Judith is always willing to lend a hand

for an event or step up as a sponsor. We are so grateful for her

enthusiasm for this museum and its programs.”

Last year, when the education department was in dire need of

support staff, Judith’s contribution enabled the department to

hire a part-time education assistant and scheduler, Amy Smoler.

This new position allowed the museum to offer more programs

and reach broader audiences.

Smoler schedules tours and programs, maintains records for the

education department and gives tours to visitors when needed.

She also helped construct the replica of a Chakaia Booker

sculpture for the museum’s float in the Athens holiday Parade

of Lights. “The addition of an education assistant filled a criti-

cal need in our department by helping us grow as the museum

continues to grow. Through this position, we are able to do so

much more to reach the needs of our audiences,” said Carissa

DiCindio, curator of education.

Judith’s love for the arts and her devotion to education led to the

creation of the Judith A. Ellis Endowment for Education, which

will support the museum’s educational programming in perpetu-

ity. This endowment will fund programs that encourage visitor

interaction with works of art and create connections between

audiences and the works in the museum. It supports our mission

to serve the university, the community and the state of Georgia

through educational programming.

According to museum director Bill Eiland, “Judith loves

all things French; so it’s fitting to call her une mécène

magnifique—a true devoted patron of this museum. Whether

in English or in French, she is formidable!”

Donor SpotlightJudith Ellis has been part of the Georgia Museum of Art family for more than a decade.

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“Fashion Independent: The Original Style of Ann Bonfoey Taylor” catalogue

Ceramic spool candleholders

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New in the Shop

03Silvered glass vanity jars02

“Fashion Independent” showcases the style of a true icon, Ann Bonfoey Taylor. The Museum Shop celebrates Mrs. Taylor’s devotion to a fashionable life with our collection of textiles, accessories and home decor items. Come in and browse our current offerings to complete your museum experience.

20%off

This coupon entitles the bearer to

one regularly priced Museum Shop item.*

*Coupon must be presented at time of purchase. Offer good through September 15, 2013. Not valid on sale or consignment items.

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01 The color catalogue of the exhibition features more than 60 full ensembles and accessories that provide a comprehensive look at the wardrobe of a dynamic and sophisticated woman. Sumptuous

new photography is complemented by images from Mrs. Taylor’s personal archives and from the collections of notable photographers. $60 ($54, members) 02 Vintage-inspired glass containers to hold

your trinkets or bath supplies while beautifying your vanity. Various designs available. $24 ($21.60, members) 03 Filled with fresh linen-scented wax, these candles provide 18 hours of burn time. When

the candle is gone, reuse the covered container on your desk or sewing table. $15 ($13.50, members) 04 Cotton canvas bags featuring models from vintage sewing patterns. Three designs available.

$38 ($34.20, members) 05 Icons-in-training can hone their skills with “My Wonderful World of Fashion” books and postcard sets, the “Sticker Fashionista” book and the Fashion Face Off trump card

game. $19.95, $9.95, $12.95 and $9.95 ($17.96, $8.96, $11.66 and $8.96, members) 06 Marquin Campbell creates new and unique necklaces, earrings and bracelets from vintage jewelry findings. $32

to $95 ($28.80 to $85.50, members) 07 Handcrafted hats, bags and brooches from the popular California company. $58, $38 and $27.50 ($52.20, $34.20 and $24.75, members) 08 Record and share

fashionable thoughts with the Vintage Fashion Journal and Andy Warhol Fashion Mix and Match Stationery set. $12.95 and $8.95 ($11.66 and $8.06, members)

1960s sewing pattern totes

Vintage fashion journals & stationery

Silk accessories from Goody Goody Sumptuous

One-of-a-kind jewelry from Marquin Designs

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Marcelle Cahn (French, 1895–1981)

Untitled, 1966

Cardboard and wood

Georgia Museum of Art, University of Georgia;

Museum purchase with funds provided by the

Pierre Daura Center Fund

GMOA accession number pending

Vilmos Huszar (Hungarian, 1884–1960)

Composition, 1917

Linocut on paper

19 x 26 centimeters

Georgia Museum of Art, University of

Georgia; Museum purchase with funds

provided by the Audrey Love Charitable

Foundation


© 2013 Artists Rights Society (ARS), New

York / c/o Pictoright Amsterdam

Le Corbusier (Swiss, 1887–1965)

Femme à la main levée, 1954

Color lithograph on paper

Georgia Museum of Art, University of Georgia;

Museum purchase with funds provided by Letitia

and Rowland Radford


© 2013 Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York / ADAGP, Paris / F.L.C.

New Acquisitions

Championing abstract art and promoting ideas of structure and universality, the group’s landmark Paris exhibition in April 1930 brought together such members as Hans Arp, Alexandra Exter, Wassily Kandinsky, Fernand Léger, Piet Mondrian, Kurt Schwitters, Joseph Stella, Sophie Taeuber-Arp and many others. Organized by the Georgia Museum of Art, the exhibition “Cercle et Carré and the International Spirit of Abstract Art” focuses on this important group.

In support of this exhibition and the Pierre Daura collection, and made possible by the generosity of our patrons, the museum continues to acquire works by members of Cercle et Carré. Together with the Daura collection and archive, the Pierre Daura Center at the museum is quickly becoming among the most signifi-cant resources for scholarship on this modernist nexus of art and ideas. “Cercle et Carré and the Inter-national Spirit of Abstract Art” opens October 12, 2013.

n 1929, Pierre Daura, Joaquín Torres-García and the poet Michel Seuphor founded the international artistic group

Cercle et Carré (Circle and Square). I

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© 2013 Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York / COPY-DAN, Copenhagen

Constructed of wool and cotton with vegetable dyes, the object’s superb craft and design as well as its known history, both within the Garrard family and in the Oliver collec-tion, make it a valuable addition to the museum’s collection of decorative arts from Georgia.

Mae Garrard made this woven coverlet in

the 1880s near Blairsville, Ga. The donors, Ann and Ted Oliver, acquired the textile 30 years ago from Garrard’s family members.

Mae Garrard (American, 19th century)

Coverlet (detail), 1880s

Wool and cotton

60 x 82 inches

Georgia Museum of Art, University of Georgia; Gift of Ann and Ted Oliver

GMOA 2013.54

Franciska Clausen (Danish, 1899–1986)

Untitled, 1922

Watercolor and gouache on paper

Georgia Museum of Art, University of

Georgia; Museum purchase with funds

provided by the Chu Family Foundation


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Schedule a Visit to the Georgia Museum of ArtTo schedule a class visit or student assignment at the Georgia Museum of Art, please call us at

706.542.GMOA (4662) at least two weeks prior to the visit. Scheduling in advance enables us to prepare for your visit whether it is a docent-led tour, a self-guided visit led by an instructor or students

who will be coming on their own to complete an assignment.

Calendar : Summer 2013 Special Events

Collectors VisitThursday, July 11, 6 p.m.The Collectors will visit a private collection in Bishop, Ga.

You must be a member of the Collectors to participate.

For more information or to join the Collectors, call our

membership office at 706.542.0830.

Kress Project Book Release PartySunday, July 14, 2 p.m.Enjoy music by Charlie Hartness and performances by

other Kress Project winners. Copies of the book will be for

sale in the Museum Shop, and Lynn Boland, Pierre

Daura Curator of European Art, will lead a tour of the

Kress Collection at 3 p.m.

Third ThursdayThursday, July 18, August 15 and September 19, 6–9 p.m.Six of Athens’ established venues for visual art hold

“Third Thursday,” an event devoted to art in the evening

hours, on the third Thursday of every month. GMOA, the

Lamar Dodd School of Art, Lyndon House Arts Center,

Glass Cube & Gallery@Hotel Indigo-Athens, Ciné and

ATHICA will be open from 6 until 9 p.m. on those nights

to showcase their visual-arts programming. Visit

3Thurs.org for a calendar of events.

Collectors VisitTuesday, August 20, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.The Collectors will travel to Atlanta to visit the Governor’s

Mansion, enjoy lunch at Empire State South and finish

the day at the High Museum of Art to see “Girl with a

Pearl Earring: Dutch Paintings from the Mauritshuis.”

You must be a member of the Collectors to participate.

For more information or to join the Collectors, call our

membership office at 706.542.0830.

Museum MixThursday, August 22, 8 p.m.–midnightCome to our late-night art party and enjoy refreshments,

access to all galleries, musical entertainment and a

presentation by Athens Fashion Collective.

Student NightThursday, September 12, 8–10:30 p.m.Join the Student Association of the Georgia Museum of

Art for a night of food, fun and DIY projects! See the

group’s Facebook page for more information. Sponsored

by UGA Parents and Families Association.

Collectors PresentSunday, September 22, 2–5 p.m.In conjunction with the exhibition “Exuberance of

Meaning: The Art Patronage of Catherine the Great,” the

Collectors will partner with the Hugh Hodgson School of

Music and the Performing Arts Center to present a

concert featuring music composed and premiered in St.

Petersburg during Catherine’s reign. Collectors will enjoy

reserved seating and a private reception and gallery talk

following the performance. For more information or to

join the Collectors, call our membership office at

706.542.0830.

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Family Day programs are sponsored by Heyward Allen Motor Co., Inc., Heyward Allen Toyota,

YellowBook USA and the Friends of the Georgia Museum of Art.

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Workshops & Classes

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Tours

Family Days

Group Discussion: “Pick of the Kiln: The Work of Michael Simon”Sunday, August 25, 1:30 p.m.M. Smith Griffith AuditoriumPotter Mark Shapiro will moderate this discussion with

artist Michael Simon, who will read from the book

“Michael Simon: Evolution.” Reception to follow.

Bon Voyage “La Confidence”Saturday, July 27, 10 a.m.–noonCome say goodbye to Elizabeth Jane Gardner’s “La

Confidence” (ca. 1880) before it leaves the museum to

visit Bob Jones University. Complete a special activity in

the gallery, then come to the Michael and Mary Erlanger

Studio Classroom to write and illustrate a letter to

someone special.

Fashion Family DaySaturday, August 24, 10 a.m.–noon Come see the exhibition “Fashion Independent: The

Original Style of Ann Bonfoey Taylor,” then head to the

Michael and Mary Erlanger Studio Classroom to create

your own fashion-forward designs.

GMOA Celebrates FallSaturday, September 14, 10 a.m.–noon Take a look at works in the museum’s permanent

collection depicting fall scenes. Then make a leaf print

using fall colors in the Michael and Mary Erlanger

Studio Classroom.

“Georgia Guidestones”Sunday, July 21, 2 p.m.M. Smith Griffith AuditoriumThis documentary examines the Georgia Guidestones of

Elbert County, Ga., an imposing granite monument

cryptically inscribed with 10 guidelines for mankind in

eight different languages. A wealthy benefactor using the

pseudonym R.C. Christian commissioned this immense

monument in 1979, but his true identity remains a

mystery. Filmmakers Michael Reser and Paul Floyd will

lead a discussion following the film. 2012, NR.

Lectures & Gallery TalksFashion Film Series

“Versailles ’73: American Runway Revolution”Thursday, August 29, 7 p.m.M. Smith Griffith AuditoriumIn November 1973, for the second time in history, the

United States stormed France in an epic battle. Unlike

D-Day, this one would pit the French haute couture

establishment against innovative American ready-to-

wear designers in a runway rumble for industry

dominance. On the stage where Louis XVI married

Marie Antoinette, in front of a who’s who audience of

royalty, jet-set millionaires and icons including Princess

Grace of Monaco, Andy Warhol, Christina Onassis and

Josephine Baker, the American designers claimed

victory. Filmmaker Deborah Riley Draper and a panel of

influencers in fashion, history and pop culture will

discuss the implications of this legendary event, the

behind-the-scenes making of the film and the role of

fashion in life. 2012, NR, 91 min. Sponsored by Patricia

Cloar Milsted in honor of Judith Ellis.

Fashion Film Series“Girl Model”Thursday, September 5, 7 p.m.M. Smith Griffith AuditoriumThis documentary follows two people involved in the

fashion industry: Ashley, a deeply ambivalent model

scout who scours the Siberian countryside looking for

fresh faces to send to the Japanese market, and one of

her discoveries, Nadya, a 13-year-old plucked from her

Siberian home and dropped into the center of Tokyo

with promises of a profitable career. The two rarely meet

again, but their stories are inextricable. As Nadya’s

optimism about rescuing her family from their financial

difficulties grows, her dreams contrast with Ashley’s

jaded view of the industry’s corrosive influence. 2012,

NR, 77 min. Sponsored by Beverly and Edward Phares.

Fashion Film Series “Diana Vreeland: The Eye Has to Travel”Thursday, September 12, 7 p.m.M. Smith Griffith AuditoriumThis documentary is an intimate portrait and a vibrant

celebration of one of the most influential women of the

20th century, an enduring icon who had a strong

influence on the course of fashion, beauty, publishing

and culture. 2011, PG-13, 86 min. Sponsored by

Shannon and Peter Candler.

“Ron Meyers and the Usual Suspects”Sunday, September 15, 2 p.m.M. Smith Griffith AuditoriumA film by George Metropoulos McCauley and Matt

DeGennaro. NR, 40 min.

Films are generously

sponsored by:

Tour at Two: European Art from the Permanent CollectionWednesday, July 3, 2 p.m.Led by Laura Valeri, associate curator of European art.

Tour at Two: “Fashion Independent”Wednesday, July 10, 2 p.m.Led by José Blanco, associate professor, textiles,

merchandising and interiors department, College of

Family and Consumer Sciences, UGA.

Spotlight Tour: Kress CollectionSunday, July 14, 3 p.m.Led by Lynn Boland, Pierre Daura Curator of European

Art, and held in conjunction with the Kress Project book

release party.

Tour at Two: Highlights from the Permanent Collection Wednesday, July 17; August 7, 14 and 28; September 4, 11 and 25, 2 p.m. Led by GMOA docents.

Spotlight Tour: Highlights from the Permanent CollectionSunday, August 18 and September 15, 3 p.m.Led by GMOA docents.

Artful ConversationWednesday, July 24, 2 p.m. Join Carissa DiCindio, curator of education, for an

in-depth discussion of Elizabeth Jane Gardner’s “La

Confidence” (ca. 1880).

Tour at Two: “Pick of the Kiln”Wednesday, July 31, 2 p.m.Led by Caroline Maddox, director of development.

Artful ConversationWednesday, August 21, 2 p.m.Join Carissa DiCindio, curator of education, for an

in-depth discussion of George Cooke’s “Portrait of Mary

Hattaway Curry and Her Son, John” (1847).

Artful ConversationWednesday, September 18, 2 p.m.Join Carissa DiCindio, curator of education, for an

in-depth discussion of Pierre Daura’s “Martha at

Thirteen” (1943–44).

Gallery GamesThursday, July 18, August 22 and September 26, 4:15–5 p.m.Kids ages 7–11 are invited to join us for this special

interactive gallery tour. Learn about works in the museum

through activities designed just for kids.

Drawing in the GalleriesThursday, July 18, August 22 and September 26, 5–8 p.m. Come sketch in the galleries during these hours. No

instruction provided. Pencils only.

Teen StudioThursday, August 15, 5:30–8:30 p.m.Teens (ages 13–18) are invited to participate in an art

workshop and gallery tour of the exhibition “Fashion

Independent: The Original Style of Ann Bonfoey Taylor.”

Participants will tour the exhibition then work on their own

clothing designs in the Michael and Mary Erlanger Studio

Classroom. Pizza will be served. Space is limited. Email

[email protected] to reserve your spot.

Lunch and Learn Friday, September 27, 12:30 p.m.Faculty and staff at UGA are invited to join Lynn Boland,

Pierre Daura Curator of European Art, for “Circa 1930:

Europe Between the Wars,” a discussion of the upcoming

exhibitions “Cercle et Carré and the International Spirit of

Abstract Art” and “L’objet en mouvement: Early Abstract

Film.” Lunch provided. Space is limited. Please email

Carissa DiCindio, curator of education, at

[email protected] to reserve a place.

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NEW ARRIVALS

GMOA director of development Caroline Maddox and

her husband, Charlie Garrett, announced the birth of their daughter,

Rosalie Cleveland Garrett, who was born on March 9. Rosie weighed 7

pounds, 10 ounces. Ronan Patrick, the son of administrative assistant

Laura Rhicard and her husband, Andy, arrived on March 17. Ronan

weighed 8 pounds. The staff would like to welcome our newest members!

MEMBER NEWS

The Friends of the Georgia Museum of Art have joined a new museum

reciprocity program. The Reciprocal Organization of Associated Museums (ROAM) will

allow our members to access membership benefits at even more museums throughout

the country. The Friends already participate in the Southeastern and North American

Reciprocal programs. Members of the Friends can receive these benefits when they

join at the $100 level or above. To see a list of museums participating in ROAM, please

visit https://sites.google.com/site/roammuseums/. To join the Friends or upgrade your

membership, call 706.542.0830.

AWARDS

The American Alliance of Museums (AAM) honored Georgia Museum

of Art director William Underwood Eiland with the Award for Distinguished Service to

Museums at AAM’s annual conference, in Baltimore in May. The award was instituted in

1981 and recognizes excellence and contributions to the museum profession for at least

20 years. It is only given in years when there is a worthy nominee. “Art Interrupted:

Advancing American Art and the Politics of Cultural Diplomacy” received an honorable

mention in the art category of the Eric Hoffer Award for Short Prose and Independent

Books. The exhibition will be on view at the Georgia Museum of Art January 25–April 20,

2014. Samantha Meyer, public relations intern, received the Louis T. Griffith Student of

the Year Award in April. Samantha graduated from UGA’s Grady College in May and has

worked at GMOA for more than three years.

BOARD OF ADVISORS NEWS

The Board of Advisors held its spring meeting at the Yale University Art

Gallery, which recently reopened following a major renovation. Carl Mullis (Yale ’72),

led 27 members, spouses and GMOA staffers around to many points of interest on

campus. It was Carl’s last meeting as BOA chair; Buddy Allen succeeds him on July

1, with Alan Rothschild as chair-elect. The board elected as new members Jeanne

Berry of Atlanta and Jane Willson of Albany.

Some in the group spent the weekend prior to the meeting in New York City, where

they toured museums and private collections and enjoyed a dinner party hosted by

Dudley Stevens. Leaving New York, they stopped in Greenwich, Conn., for brunch at

the home of Brenda and Larry Thompson.

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BOA members at the home of Brenda and Larry Thompson.

Director Bill Eiland receives his award from Meme Omogbai, COO of the Newark Museum and board chair of AAM.

Director Bill Eiland, communications director Hillary Brown, Samantha Meyer and deputy director Annelies Mondi (left to right) at the Louis T. Griffith Student of the Year reception.

Rosalie Cleveland (left) and Ronan Patrick (right).

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BECOME A MEMBER OF THE FRIENDS OF THE GEORGIA MUSEUM OF ART

Your membership will support our programming and exhibitions.

You’ll receive invitations to our events, quarterly issues of Facet and

a discount in the Museum Shop. Join on our website,

www.georgiamuseum.org, or call 706.542.0830.

JOINEvent Photos

Parking for the Georgia Museum of Art is available in the Performing Arts Center

(PAC) parking deck, at the rear of lot E11 off River Road (see map). Parking in

the PAC deck is free on Saturdays and Sundays and after 10 p.m. on weeknights with

a valid UGA ID or permit, unless there is a special event. Free parking (that is, parking

without a permit) is available in surface lot E11 on Saturdays and Sundays and after

4 p.m. on weekdays. Visit our website for more information.

Family Day

In conjunction with the exhibition “Face Jugs: Art and Ritual in 19th-Century South Carolina,” kids posed for pictures with their own handmade face jugs.

Opening Reception, MFA Degree Candidates Exhibition

Visitors enjoy work by exiting MFA students in the Lamar Dodd Gallery.

Kids made fancy hats after viewing depictions of headwear in the museum’s permanent collection.

Gifts

ALFRED HEBER HOLBROOK SOCIETYAnonymousThe Knox Foundation

DIRECTOR’S CIRCLEMrs. June M. BallDr. Patricia DeitzMr. and Mrs. Lee B. DurhamDr. and Mrs. Scott A. KleinerMrs. Erika C. LewisDr. Lars G. LjungdahlMrs. Sue Weems MannMr. and Mrs. Edgar B. MyrtleDr. and Mrs. Randall S. OttMr. and Mrs. William F. Prokasy IVJulie and Ira RothDrs. Norman and Mary Wood

SUSTAININGMr. and Mrs. Edward W. Phares

A special thanks to those who gave designated gifts:Audrey Love Charitable FoundationThe Chu Family FoundationMr. and Mrs. Don ColeForward Arts FoundationMr. and Mrs. Rowland A. Radford Jr.Samuel H. Kress FoundationDr. and Mrs. James A. Verbrugge

In memory of Patty Minser McDonald by Anne Wall Thomas

The Georgia Museum of Art received the following gifts between February 23 and May 24, 2013:

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