James A.Michener Art Museum ALSO IN THIS ISSUE: … and his collaborators at work and original video...

James A. Michener Art MuseumGuide to Events and ProgramsSummer & Fall 2009

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ALSO IN THIS ISSUE:

An Evolving Legacy:20 Years of Collecting

Painting the People

Charles W.Ward

R.A.D. Miller

Creative Arts Programs

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Exhibitions and Programs

Jim Henson’s Fantastic World . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2An Evolving Legacy:20 Years of Collecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Painting the People . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Charles W.Ward . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9R.A.D. Miller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Children’s Gallery Exhibition . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Outdoor Sculpture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Special Events and Programs

Art of Wine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Special Programs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Jazz Night. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Programs for Educators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Creative Arts Programs for Kids . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Annual Fund. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Museum News and Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Calendar of Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Membership and Registration . . . . . . . . 23

ProgramsExhibitions

What’sInside

Without “fences” to limit where his imagination could roam,

Jim Henson (1936-1990) — artist, puppeteer, film director and

producer — created elaborate imaginary worlds filled with unique

characters, objects, environments and even languages and cultures.

Jim Henson’s Fantastic World, a new exhibition from the

Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service (SITES)

and The Jim Henson Legacy, offers a rare peek into the imagination

and creative genius of this multitalented innovator and creator

of Kermit the Frog, Big Bird, and other beloved characters.

Jim Henson’s Fantastic World is the inaugural exhibition in the

new 5,500 sq. ft. gallery space, the Della Penna-Fernberger | Paton |

Smith Galleries.The exhibition features 100 original artworks,

including drawings, cartoons and storyboards that illustrate Henson’s

talent as a storyteller and visionary. Among the variety of exhibition

objects are puppets and television and movie props, photographs of

Henson and his collaborators at work and original video productions,

including excerpts from Henson’s early career and experimental films.

Organized by The Jim Henson Legacy and the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service in cooperation with the Henson family,The Jim Henson Company,The Muppets Studio, LLC, and Sesame Workshop.This exhibition is made possible by The Biography Channel.Additional support has been provided by The Jane Henson Foundation and Cheryl Henson.

Painting the People: Images of American Life from the Maimon Collection (see page 8)

On the cover: Rowlf, Photo by John E. Barrett. © The Muppets Studio, LLC.

Simka Simkhovitch (1893-1949), The Prizefighter and His Girl, 1940, oil on canvas,H. 34 x W. 40 inches, Collection of Lee and Barbara Maimon

September 12 through November 29, 2009Della Penna-Fernberger | Paton | Smith Galleries

The Museum is open every Friday until 9 pm for the duration of the show!

Presenting Sponsors:Martin EnterprisesPenn Color, Inc.Silverman Family Partnerships, Inc.Bob & Joyce Byers

Fox RothsChild LLP

Bette & Nelson Pfundt

Due to the anticipated popularity of this exhibition, we will be using a timed entry system for non-members. Advance ticket purchase is highly recommended.Tickets are available on our website or call 1-800 595-4849.Members enjoy priority entry into the exhibit and will not need advancetickets. Membership card and matching photo identification will be required.

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Photo by John E. Barrett,courtesy ofThe Jim Henson Company.Kermit the Frog © The Muppets Studio, LLC.

Snowths & Mahna Mahna Photo by John E. Barrett. © The Muppets Studio, LLC.

ILLUSTRATED LECTURE

A Daughter RemembersTuesday, September 15, 1 to 2 pmAnn and Herman Silverman Pavilion by Heather Henson, artist and performerFee: members $10/non members $20/students with valid ID $7.50Advance registration required. Includes Museum admission.

Heather Henson is the daughter of Jim and Jane Henson.A graduate ofRhode Island School of Design, Henson recently designed animation incollaboration with Project Firefly Animation Studios. Henson continuesto produce in a myriad of venues including film, television and stage.

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Available in Our Museum ShopFrom Dark Crystal to SesameStreet, the Museum Shop is filledwith rare collectible figurines,lunch boxes, comic books, CD’s,DVD’s, books and more — all representing the marvelouscreatures from the imagination of Jim Henson.

LECTURE AND DEMONSTRATION

AnimatronicsFriday, October 9, 7 to 9 pm Ann and Herman Silverman Pavilionby Tom Newby, animatronics innovator and special effects creator Fee: members $10/non members $20/students with valid ID $7.50Advance registration required. Includes Museum admission.Act 48: 2 (For Act 48 credit, you must also register with the BCIU at www.bucksiu.org. An additional $15 processing fee applies.)

An inventor, designer, and entrepreneur,Tom Newby worked with Hensonand The Jim Henson Company from 1980 to 2001, developing the anima-tronics featured in many films and television programs starring theMuppets and other characters. He will demonstrate actual radio controlledpuppets used in the Muppet movies and will put them in context withselected clips from Jim Henson movies and videos.

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Before going to see Jim Henson’s Fantastic World, go to our website at www.MichenerArtMuseum.org and download the podcast for the show!


ProgramsExhibitions

Meet Team Henson!Sunday, October 25, 3 to 5 pmAnn and Herman Silverman PavilionFee: members $10/non-members $20/students with valid ID $7.50Advance registration required. Includes Museum admission.Act 48: 2 (For Act 48 credit, you must also register with the BCIU at www.bucksiu.org. An additional $15 processing fee applies.)

A special panel discussion with screenings of clips from Henson films,TV and documentaries, featuring:

Moderator Craig Shemin, Muppet historian and former Hensonstaff writer.

Arthur Novell, Executive Director,The Jim Henson Legacy,President and co-founder of Markham/Novell Communications Ltd.,the PR agency of record for The Jim Henson Company for 18 years.

Karen Falk, exhibition curator of “Jim Henson’s Fantastic World”and The Jim Henson Legacy Archivist and Company Historian.

Bonnie Erickson, designer and builder, member of original designteam for The Muppet Show.

Fran Brill, actress and the first female puppeteer for Sesame Street

Deborah Macanic, Exhibit Developer and Project Director at theSmithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service.

Jazz Celebrates Jim Henson at the Michener Art MuseumSunday, November 22, 3 to 4:30 pmAnn and Herman Silverman PavilionFee: members $10/non-members $20/students with valid ID $7.50Advance registration required; includes Museum admission.

Jazz vocalist Barbara Walker and her group will celebrate themusic of Sesame Street.The Philadelphia native has the unique abilityto vocally blend her experience in R & B, Jazz, Pop and Inspirationinto a powerful and unique vocal style. Her vocals caught the atten-tion of the producers for “Sesame Street.” Barbara recorded a songfor the show that teaches the audience consonants “B,” “D” and “M.”This special family event is sponsored by Friends of Jazz Night!

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Friday, November 13, 7 to 9 pm

Introduction by special guest Jane Henson Ann and Herman Silverman Pavilion Fee: members $10/non-members $20/students with ID $7.50Advance registration required; includes Museum admission.

Creating Characters (45 minutes)How did Jim Henson make his creations seem real? Members ofhis creative team, including first performing partner Jane Henson,Frank Oz, Jerry Juhl and Michael Frith discuss the creation of theMuppet characters — with special sections devoted to Kermit,Miss Piggy and their tempestuous relationships.

Creating Worlds and Telling Tales (45 minutes)Illustrated with clips from Jim Henson's body of work, Jim and hiscollaborators Jerry Juhl, Michael Frith, Brian Henson and BrianFroud discuss the vast and wondrous worlds Henson created and the stories he told in them, with special attention paid toFraggle Rock,The Dark Crystal, Labyrinth,The Storyteller and theunique challenge of writing for the classic Muppet characters.

Jane Henson has been an integral part of the Muppets and The JimHenson Company from the beginning. Mrs. Henson serves on the board of The Jim Henson Foundation awarding grants to promising new worksin the art of puppetry. In 1992, she founded The Jim Henson Legacy topreserve and perpetuate Jim Henson’s contributions to the worlds of puppetry, television, motion pictures, special effects and media technology.

Screenings only will also take place on:

Friday, October 2, 7 to 9 pm

Friday, November 6, 7 to 9 pm

Friday, November 20, 7 to 9 pmThese screenings take place in the Penn Color Room.FREE with Museum admission.Space is limited and advance registration required.

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The Smithsonian Community grant program, funded by MetLife Foundation, is a proud sponsor of these public programs.

Henson performing KermitPhoto by Richard Termine, courtesy of The Jim Henson Company.Kermit the Frog © The Muppets Studio, LLC.

Jim Henson with Bert toy, c. 1971Photo by Ted Neuhoff. © 2009 The Jim Henson Company. All Rights Reserved.

Collaborative Film Series at the County TheaterThe County Theater in Doylestown joins the Michener ArtMuseum in celebrating the creative genius of Jim Henson withthe following film screenings:

The Dark CrystalMonday, September 14, 7 pm

LabyrinthMonday, September 21, 7 pm

Please visit the County Theater website for more information atwww.countytheater.org.

Collaborative Series at theBucks County Free LibraryOur neighbors at the District Center of the Bucks County FreeLibrary in Doylestown are helping us honor Jim Henson with a variety of programs and resources for all ages. Please visit their website for up-to-date information: www.buckslib.org.

FUN FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY

Puppet-Making ActivitiesSaturday, September 26, 11:30 to 4 pmMuseum Main Lobby

FREE and open to the public. No registration required.The Crayola FACTORY® demonstrates how to create colorful handpuppets using Crayola products and a variety of art materials.

Henson Teacher Programs> Explore Jim Henson’s Fantastic World

> Henson Leads the Way: Early ChildhoodEducation, the Arts and the Imagination

> Imagination, the Arts, and Puppetry:Common In-Service Day for Teachers

See “Programs for Educators” on page 15 for more details on thesethree fantastic programs!

Henson Children’s Classes> Learning to Look and Listen

> Family Sundays: Bring Your Imagination

> Monsters, Dragons and Magic

> Draw, Paint and Imagine

> Scout Badge Workshop:Toy MakingSee “Creative Arts Programs” on page 16 for more details on thesefive fantastic programs!

Henson First Fridays – October & November


ProgramsExhibitions

The Institute of Museum and Library Services, an independent Federal grant-making agency dedicated to creating and sustaining a nation of learners by helping libraries and museumsserve their communities, supports the Michener Art Museum.

Through January 2,2010Wachovia Gallery and permanent collection galleries

In celebration of the Museum’s twentieth anniversary,Twenty Years of Collecting brings together more than100 works from its permanent collection, highlightingits most outstanding acquisitions and documenting the Buck’s County region’s vibrant artistic and culturalheritage. Twenty Years of Collecting tells the story of theMichener’s vision for its collections. From its earliestacquisitions of Pennsylvania impressionist paintings tothe more recent addition of modern studio furnitureand contemporary video art, the Michener ArtMuseum has built a rich and varied collection thatexpresses the changing relationships of artists to boththeir physical and cultural environment, as well as thedynamic technical and conceptual innovations that arepart of the Bucks County visual arts tradition.

Lead SponsorWorth & Company, Inc.

Co-SponsorGratz Gallery & Conservation Studio

Additional SupportSteve Kalafar, Flemington Car & Truck Country Family of Dealerships

Malmark, Inc.

This project has been funded in part by a grant from the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Artist Studio TourMavis Smith in New Hope, PA

Friday, October 2, 10 to 12 noonFee: members $15/non-members $20Space is limited. Advance registration is required.Transportation is on your own and directions will be provided to registrants.

Take advantage of this rare opportunity to visit the private studio of Mavis Smith, view a demonstration and participate ina lively discussion with the artist about how she makes her art.

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Mavis Smith (n. 1956), Sink or Swim (detail), 2004, egg tempera on gesso panel, H. 26 x W. 28 inches,James A. Michener Art Museum. Museum purchase funded by Lorraine Nevens Greenberg

Curator’s Gallery TalkTuesday, November 10, 1 pm

Michener Art Museum By Constance Kimmerle, Ph.D., Curator of CollectionsFee: members $10/non-members $20; includes Museum admission.Space is limited. Advance registration required.

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GALLERY TALK AND DEMONSTRATION

Bucks County Framemaking TraditionSunday, October 4, 2 to 4 pmAnn and Herman Silverman Pavilion and galleriesFee: members $10/non-members $20; includes Museum admission.Space is limited. Advance registration required.

This special program takes a closer look at the framemaking tradition in Bucks County, including the work of renownedframemakers Bernard Badura and Frederick Harer. Featuring aframes gallery talk led by Erika Jaeger Smith,Associate Curator ofExhibitions, and curator of the 2000-01 exhibition,“Carved, Incised,Gilded and Burnished; the Bucks County Framemaking Tradition,”and a carving and gilding demonstration by artist Mary O’Brien.

PANEL PRESENTATION

The Art of CollectingSunday, November 1, 2 to 4 pmAnn and Herman Silverman PavilionFee: members $10/non-members $20; includes Museum admission.Advance registration required.

A panel of experts in the field, including art collectors, dealers,gallery owners, auctioneers, and wealth management specialists will discuss the many aspects of art collecting, highlighting their experiences and offering tips for others.Topics include: getting started, finding collecting resources, and understanding trends.Please bring your questions for the panel. Moderated by Brian H. Peterson, Senior Curator, Michener Art Museum, the panelincludes the following distinguished speakers:

Paul Gratz, Gallery Owner, Gratz Gallery andConservation Studio, New Hope, Pennsylvania

Bonnie O’Boyle, Collector and Trustee, James A. Michener Art Museum

David Rago, Founder, Rago Arts and Auction Center,Lambertville, New Jersey, and appraiser for Antiques Roadshow

David Rowe,Vice President/Senior Fiduciary Officer, Mid-AtlanticRegion, BNYMellon,Wealth Management and Estate Planning Specialists

H. Brent Souder,Auctioneer and Director of Fine and DecorativeArts for Alderfer Auction and Appraisal, Hatfield, Pennsylvania

Robert Welch, Collector and Trustee, James A. Michener Art Museum

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Alan Magee, Countermeasure, 2004, acrylic on canvas, H.50 x W.75 inches.Museum purchase funded by the Janus Society © Alan Magee, 2004

Art History Lecture Series6 Tuesdays – September 22 to November 3, 1 to 2 pm (no class on October 20)Ann and Herman Silverman PavilionSeries Fee: members $50/non-members $70Single Lecture Fee: members $10/non-members $20Only a limited number of single lecture tickets will be available.Please call 215-340-9800 for single tickets.Both the Series and Single Lecture fees include Museum admission.Advance registration required for both.

Part 1. Tuesday, September 22, 1 to 2 pm Museums as Symbols of Community Pride:Building Bucks County’s Art MuseumBy Bruce Katsiff, Director/CEO

Part 2.Tuesday, September 29, 1 to 2 pmThe Michener Art Museum’s Vision for Collections:Building an Intellectual Framework for Collections from Enduring Cultural Values and Institutional GoalsBy Constance Kimmerle, PhD, Curator of Collections

Part 3.Tuesday, October 6, 1 to 2 pmPainting the People: Images of American Life from the Maimon and Horton CollectionsBy Brian H. Peterson, Gerry and Marguerite Lenfest Chief Curator

Part 4. Tuesday, October 13, 1 to 2 pmLandscape and a Sense of Place among the Artists of Bucks CountyBy Erika Jaeger Smith, Associate Curator of Exhibitions

Gallery talk in the Lenfest Exhibition of Pennsylvania Impressionism

Part 5. Tuesday, October 27, 1 to 2 pmA Teachable Moment: Education and Research Using the Michener Art Museum CollectionsBy Birgitta Bond, Librarian and Bucks County Artists Database Coordinator; Ruth Anderson, Assistant Curator of Education; AdrienneRomano, Curator of Education; and Zoriana Siokalo, Director of Programs

Part 6. Tuesday, November 3, 1 to 2 pmTwenty Years Ago: The Art Scene in Bucks CountyBy Kristy Krivitsky, Associate Curator of Contemporary Art

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Available in Our Museum ShopAn Evolving Legacy:Twenty Years of Collecting at the James A. Michener Art MuseumThis hard covered book features 120 color plates.Members $32.36Non-members $35.95


ProgramsExhibitions

JULY 11 through OCTOBER 18, 2009FRED BEANS GALLERY

Working primarily in the 1920s, ‘30s, and ‘40s, many artists

turned their eyes toward the comedy and tragedy of

American life, exploring the everyday lives of everyday

people.These painters rejected the country clubs and

concert halls, and filled their canvases with steel workers

and pool players, sharecroppers and suffragettes, beach

bums and crowded bus stations. These artists looked at

life as it is, with all the rough edges, and their work is a

celebration of the energy and pathos of the American

spirit. Organized by the Michener Art Museum, this

exhibition samples some of the finest work from this

important genre of 20th-century painting, drawing on

the unique and extraordinary collection of regional

collectors Lee and Barbara Maimon.

Available in Our Museum ShopPainting the People: Images of American Life fromthe Maimon CollectionMembers $16.20Non-members $18.00

Painting the People Images of American Life from the Maimon Collection

CURATOR’S LECTURE

Painting the People: Images of American Life from the Maimon and Horton CollectionsTuesday, October 6, 1 to 2 pmby Brian H. Peterson, Gerry and Marguerite Lenfest Chief CuratorFee: members $10/non-members $20; includes Museum admission.Advance registration required.

Please note that this lecture is part of a series (see page 7),but a limited number of single lecture tickets are available.Please call 215-340-9800 or visit www.MichenerArtMuseum.org for more information.

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Clarence H. Carter (1904-2000), Trapeze Artists, 1933, oil on canvas, H. 45 x W. 36 inches,Collection of Lee and Barbara Maimon

Isabel Bishop (1902-1988), 14th Street, ca. 1930s, oil on masonite, H. 17 x W. 20 inches,Collection of Lee and Barbara Maimon


OCTOBER 31, 2009 through FEBRUARY 14, 2010FRED BEANS GALLERY

In 1935, Bucks County painter Charles Ward (1900-1962)

made history when his mural, Progress and Industry, was one of

the first New Deal murals installed in the country.Ward created

three more murals as part of this famous Depression-era

program that celebrated the American spirit through art that all

could see and share.That program was a natural fit for Ward,

who once described his work as “paintings for people.” In

addition to his acclaimed murals,Ward made easel paintings,

drawings, and prints, and was known for his beautiful modernist

landscapes, insightful portraits, and scenes of workers both in

Bucks County and in Mexico. Organized by the Michener Art

Museum and curated by guest curator David Leopold, this

retrospective exhibition explores for the first time the entire

range of Ward’s body of work, work that resonates with deep

empathy for his fellow man and the land and people he loved.

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Curator’s LectureTuesday, November 17, 1 to 2 pmBy David Leopold, guest curatorAnn and Herman Silverman PavilionFee: members $8/non-members $15, includes Museum admission.Advance registration required.

David Leopold is an author and curator. From his office as Director of The Studio of Ben Solowey, in Bedminster, Leopold manages thearchives of Al Hirschfeld’s work. He recently edited American Presidentsby David Levine, with a foreword by Bill Moyers (Fantagraphics, 2008).His articles have appeared in publications across the globe.

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Trenton Mural TripFriday, December 4, 1 to 3 pmBy David Leopold, guest curatorAnn and Herman Silverman PavilionFee: members $20/non-members $25Advance registration required.Transportation on your own.Directions and meeting location to be announced.Dress comfortably – walking required.

Enjoy a 6-block walk in Trenton, New Jersey led by guest curator David Leopold to see landmark examples of 20th century mural-making, including three New Deal murals by Charles W.Ward,Everett Shinn’s Ashcan School tour de force, and N.C.Wyeth's iconicGeneral Washington's Reception at Trenton.

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Charles Ward (1900-1962), Goldie Peacock's House, 1935, oil on canvas, H. 28 x W. 32 inches,James A. Michener Art Museum. Museum purchase and partial gift from Kristina Ward Turechek and Mary Ellen Ward.

Charles Ward (1900-1962), Apple Tree in Spring, 1935, oil on canvas, Charles Ward family collectionneed dimensions


ProgramsExhibitions

The Gift of Giving VIIINOVEMBER 15 through DECEMBER 9, 2009

Our annual celebration of art and giving presents a selection of two and three-dimensional work created by students from United FriendsSchool and Buckingham Friends School. At the close of the exhibition all works will be gift wrapped and delivered to Trinity Episcopal Church,to be distributed to area residents who are affected by HIV/AIDS.

Join us for the exhibition opening on Sunday, November 15 from 2 to 4 pm for refreshments, entertainment and art activities.

This exhibition will be on view during World AIDS Day, December 1and at our Holiday Open House, December 9.

Support for the exhibit provided by 3D Printing and Digital Imaging; Bowman’sTavern; Morrie Breyer; Bucks County Economic Development Corporation;Eiseman Construction Company, Inc.; FACT, Bucks County; Phoenix Art Suppliesand Framing; Reprographic Specialists

The Art&Life of R.A.D. MillerAUGUST 15, 2009 through JANUARY 3, 2010PFUNDTGALLERY

As a landscape painter with a colorful and highly

personal style, Robert Alexander Darrah Miller

(1905-1966) is often associated with New Hope’s

modernist painters, though he disliked the idea of

being called a “modernist.” Born in Philadelphia,

Miller studied with Daniel Garber at the Pennsylvania

Academy of the Fine Arts, where he also learned

the crafts of portrait painting and still life. Curated

by Dr. Cher Krause Knight, Assistant Professor of

Art History at Emerson College, Boston.

CURATOR’S LECTURE

On His Own Terms:Art and Life According to R.A.D. MillerTuesday, August 25, 1 to 2 pmBy Cher Krause Knight, guest curatorFee: members $8/non-members $15; includes Museum admission.Advance registration required.

In this talk Cher Krause Knight, guest curator for and author of An Independent Spirit:The Art and Life of R.A.D. Miller, will discuss the challenges in researching this extremely talented though underappre-ciated artist. Beyond the sensationalized aspects of Miller's life, we find a complex man who forged his own personal style, rather thansubscribing to the traditions and trends set by others.

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Artwork by Madison Lewis

CHILDREN’S GALLERY EXHIBITION

Also supported by The Institute of Museum and Library Services, an independent Federal grant-making agency dedicated to creating and sustaining a nation of learners by helping libraries and museums serve their communities, supports the Michener Art Museum.

Available in Our Museum ShopAn Independent Spirit:The Art and Life of R.A.D. MillerMembers $16.20Non-members $18.00

R.A.D. Miller (1905-1966), Rooftops, New Hope, ca. 1931, oil on canvas, H. 20 x W. 24 inches,Collection of Marguerite and Gerry Lenfest


OUTDOOR SCULPTURE EXHIBITIONS AT THE MICHENER ART MUSEUM

The Outdoor Sculpture Exhibitions are sponsored by

Carole Frances Lung is a sculptor, performance artist and

activist whose work investigates social issues related to the

production of clothing. She has constructed an outdoor

“loom” which mimics the shape of a prison cell once used to

hold inmates when the Museum was a prison, weaving the

walls and roof for the structure using articles of donated

clothing along with inmates’ uniforms. The artist hopes “This

performance/sculpture will draw attention to the complexi-

ties, dynamics and abuses of prison labor.”

Virginia Maksymowicz makes sculptural installations from a variety of

materials including clay, wood, concrete, plaster, bronze and cast paper.

She is interested in feminist issues and focuses on particular circumstances

of women from both the past and the present. Her recent installations

have combined representations of the female body with architectural

elements.Taking inspiration from Roman statues of the Virgin Mary posed

atop columns and spires, Aesthetic Distance replaces Mary with sculptures

of ordinary women — naked, and out of reach. Maksymowicz lives in

Philadelphia, and is Associate Professor of Sculpture at Franklin and

Marshall College in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

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Michael Grothusen,Life’s Joys— Life’sDisappointments,charcoal drawing,2008

Micheal Grothusen, a Philadelphia sculptor, whose work is root-

ed in architecture, memory and experience, will exhibit his

large scale sculpture Life’s Joys-Life’s Disappointments. Influence

for this work comes from looking at commemorative vessels of

all types – sports trophies, urns, fountains and other forms of

public monuments or memorials. Through changes in scale,

material and patterning this work goes beyond these initial ref-

erences and asks questions about the similarity of the vessels

and their relationship to our everyday lives.

MICHAELgrothusenJULY 11 through OCTOBER 18, 2009JUNE 12 through OCTOBER 18, 2009

NOVEMBER 14, 2009 through FEBRUARY 28, 2010

Carole Frances Lung,Proposal for Hired Out,James A. Michener ArtMuseum Performance/Sculpture, 2009

Virginia Maksymowicz, Aesthetic Distance Installation Proposal, 2009

T H E A R T of W I N E

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2009


To request an invitation, or to reserve your place at The Art of Wine 2009, please call the Museum at 215-340-9800, ext. 147.

We look forward to seeing you there!The 2009 Art of Wine Committee

Audrey Long

Dianna Michniewicz

Carol Nelson

David Rago

Virginia Sigety

Pam Sergey

Carol Small

Rosemary Tottoroto

Vivian Banta

Barbara Belding

Brian Benner

Lou Della Penna

Kathy Fernberger

Bob Field

Jane Ford-Hutchinson

Carole Hurst

Events & ProgramsSpecial

Reserve your placeat the highly anticipated second bi-annualArt of Wine 2009 the Michener ArtMuseum’s signature fundraising event on October 17th from 6 to 10 pm. Enjoy a unique and fun evening out withyour friends and support the Micheneryou love. Help continue the Museum’s important work throughout the community while enjoying the mostextraordinary wine event in BucksCounty! Seating for this special eveningis limited to the first 200, so pleasereserve early. This is a sellout event!

your evening includes:• Premier wine tastings and a chef-inspired

hors d’oeuvres reception

• Silent Auction featuring wine, wine-themed experiences, art, one-of-a-kind wine-related objects, and much more

• A four course gourmet dinner with wine pairings in the Museum’s sculpture garden presented by renowned caterer Max Hansen

• Live auction presided over by auctioneer and wine aficionado David Rago of Rago Arts and Auction Center. Select lots include wines for drinking and collecting, art from private collections, experiences, destinations, and specialty items

event pricing:Patron Table for 10 $3,000 (Includes listing in the event program)

Table for 10 $1,500

Patron Tickets $300 (Includes listing in the event program)

Single Tickets $150


Sherry TinsmanTrunk ShowFriday, October 2, 6 to 9 pmSaturday, October 3, 11 am to 4 pmJoin us for another incredible Trunk Showwith Sherry Tinsman, Bucks County jewelrydesigner. Sherry will have her jewelry available during our First Friday event,as well as on Saturday.

First Friday Family FunThe First Friday of Every Month!6 to 9 pmDon’t miss the fun! Explore the galleries ortake an exclusive First Friday tour in one of the changing exhibitions. (Regular admissionpolicy applies). Join us for FREE family fun outside the galleries, including art activities,live entertainment and light refreshments.Visit our website for details about eachevening’s special programming.

World AIDS DayProgramTuesday, December 1, 6 to 8 pmAnn and Herman Silverman PavilionFREE and open to the public.No registration required.

This annual program in commemoration ofWorld AIDS Day begins with a candlelightvigil at Starbucks Coffee in Doylestown and proceeds to the Michener Art Museumfor the program.Visitors are invited toview the Children’s Gallery exhibition,“The Gift of Giving.” Please visit our website for more information.Museum galleries are not open this evening.

Holiday Open Housewith Mercer MuseumTuesday, December 8, 7 to 9 pmFREE admission to both museums.No registration required.

Join us for a wonderful evening of holidayfestivities as the Michener Art Museum welcomes the community to our annualHoliday Open House. Delight in perfor-mances inspired by the holiday season.View the new children’s exhibition,“The Gift of Giving” in the Children’sGallery. Stop by for games, discovery boxes, books and art inspired activities inthe Family Education Center. Visit theDeNoon Museum Shop for a great selectionof holiday gifts and cards.

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Nakashima Studio TourSaturday, October 1710:30 to 12:30 pmFee: members $40/non-members $50,includes tour and boxed lunch.Advance registration required and limited to 25 people.Transportation on your own.Directions are provided.

Reserve a place for this behind-the-scenes,private tour of the Nakashima Studio. In1946, George Nakashima established hiswoodworking shop on Aquetong Road inNew Hope, Pennsylvania.The studio stillproduces custom-designed furniture underthe guidance of his daughter Mira and sonKevin, and includes beautifully designedbuildings and landscaped gardens. Boxedlunch will be provided and served on thebeautiful grounds of the Studio.

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Classical Music ConcertVirtuosity Times Two: 20th Century Masterpieces for Violin and Cello, duo and solo

Award winning violinist Alexandre Djokichas performed throughout the northeasternUnited States and France, and has earnedinternational recognition as a Laureate ofthe Colmar International Competition andthe International Violin Academy Festival and master classes in Tours, France. Criticallyacclaimed cellist Stephen Framil hasappeared as soloist and in recital throughoutAmerica, Europe and Asia, including appear-ances at Avery Fisher Hall and Carnegie'sWeill Hall in New York. He holds a doctoratefrom Indiana University in cello perfor-mance, and has performed as soloist withmany orchestras including the Franz Liszt

Chamber Orchestra,Volograd Philharmonic,Viet Nam National Symphony and NashvilleChamber Orchestra. Please join us as thesetwo remarkable musicians provide us withan unforgettable musical afternoon!

The Program:• Handel-Halvorsen Passacaglia

for violin and cello• Benjamin Britten –

Suite No. 1 for solo cello• Sergey Prokofiev –

Solo Sonata Op. 115 for violin,• Zoltan Kodaly –

Duo for violin and cello, Op. 7

Alexandre Djokic Stephen Framil

Sunday, December 13from 3 to 5 pmAnn and Herman Silverman PavilionFee: members $10/non-members $20/ student with valid ID $7.50Includes Museum admission.Advance registration required.


PROGRAMS FOR EDUCATORS

Lily White

Jazz Night at the Michener

Saxophonist Lily White is one of the most promising and engaging young musicians on the New York jazz scene.In small clubs or large concert halls, on alto, tenor, or soprano sax, Lily never fails to inject her sunny personalityand sharp wit into her playing. She has worked with the best of the best in Jazz — legends like Mario Bauza, JimmyMcGriff, Dizzy Gillespie and Celia Cruz to name just a few.For more about Lilly’s extensive work with Jazz and Blueslegends and what she is doing now, visit our website.

This all-inclusive evening features:

8 to 10 pm – Hors d’oeuvre reception and galleries openHearty appetizers and desserts by Havana Catering. Refreshments by River Horse Brewing Company and Sand Castle Winery.

8:30 to 11 pm – Concert with one intermission General admission seating – members $34/non-members $40Reserved tables for 4 or 6 – members $42 / non-members $48 Reception and Museum admission are included in ticket price.

Advance ticket sales only.General admission seating may be purchased online.Please call 215-340-9800 to reserve a table. Seating is limited.

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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 20098 TO 11 PMANN AND HERMAN SILVERMAN PAVILION

Teacher Programs at the Michener inPartnership with University of the Arts, The Professional Institute for EducatorsThe Professional Institute for Educators enhances the teaching skills of K-12 teachers by providing non-matriculated graduate-level credit courses for professional development, PA Act 48 and personalenrichment. PIE offers unique opportunities for teachersin many subject areas and grade levels. For more information, visit www.uarts.edu/pie. Contact us [email protected] or 215-717-6006 to receive further details.

Crossing Boundaries:Language and Music Inspire PaintingProgram: ED 5702Instructor: Debby SoudersDates & Times: Wednesdays, October 21 & 28, November 4 & 11from 5:00 to 9:30 pm; Saturdays, October 31 & November 7 andSunday, November 8 from 9:00 am to 6:00 pmCredits /Fee: $45/3 graduate credits $895

Sharpen your skills as a painter and an observer through the inspiration of other art forms.View the interchange that producesdisciplinary dialogue between artists, writers and musicians.In this course, discuss Mallarme, Manet and Debussy on the theme"Prelude l'apres midi d'un faune" (The afternoon of the faun), thework of Andre Breton and the Surrealists, and the beat poets andartists.Then, with hands-on instruction and exercises in variouspainting techniques, color usage, collage and type, apply skills to visual interpretations of the word, poetry or musical phrase. See how language can inspire creative art where pattern and rhythm align and consider how sequencing and assembly develop imagery.

Educational activities are supported by a legislative initiative grant secured by Representative Marguerite Quinn.


TEACHER’S NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM

Explore “Jim Henson’s Fantastic World”Date & Time: Friday, October 9, 4 to 7 pmFee: FREE to all teachers and school district administrators.Act 48 Credits: 1 (For Act 48 credit, you must also register withthe BCIU at www.bucksiu.org.An additional $15 processing fee applies.)

Open house for Jim Henson’s Fantastic World. Participate in a specialgallery talk at 6 pm by Deborah Macanic (see Team Henson in pro-grams section). See our new Traveling Trunk, The Michener GoesModern and receive free resource materials for your classroom!Learn about upcoming teacher workshops and courses. Free refresh-ments. Following the free open house, stay for a special presentationby Tom Newby (see Animatronics Lecture and Demonstration inPrograms Section). Register by October 5 with Adrienne Romano [email protected].

A Workshop in Collaboration with Tender Bridges at the Bucks County Intermediate Unit #22

Henson Leads the Way: Early ChildhoodEducation, the Arts and the ImaginationDate & Time: October 5 or November 9, 2009, 8:30 am to 4 pmFee: $40Act 48 Credits: 6 (PQAS, CEUs, and DPW Credits available)

For all educators, preschool through grade 3; four hands-on-sessionslinking visual arts, literacy development, inquiry-based learning, studioart, and the artistry and imagination of Jim Henson. Learn how hisimagination and artistry can guide preschool learning. Make early lit-eracy come alive using objects from our permanent collections toguide writing, discovery and invention. Discover how to engagepreschool age children in conversations about art while integratinghands on activities and inquiry based education. Build a menu ofprocess-oriented studio art projects for any preschool classroom.Register with the BCIU at www.bucksiu.org.

Funding for these workshops is being provided by United Way Success By 6, the Quality Child Care Coalition, PreK Counts of Bucks County, andBucks Co Assn for the Education of Young Children. Continuing EducationCredits are provided by Bucks County Community College.

A Workshop in Collaboration with the Bucks County Intermediate Unit #22

Imagination, the Arts, and Puppetry:Common In-Service Day for TeachersDate & Time: November 3, 2009, 8:30 am to 4:00 pm (bring brown-bag lunch)Presenters: Karen Falk, Exhibition Curator, Rollie Krewson,Puppet Designer/Builder, and Museum staffFee: $45 per person Act 48 Credits: 6

Full-day interactive, hands-on workshop focusing on Jim Henson’sFantastic World, combining lecture, discussion, writing and studio activities. Presenters use ideas and processes inspired by Jim Henson,covering themes including: puppetry, storytelling, storyboarding,script writing, and more. Experience the power of arts integration to support literacy and 21st century learning skills, and explore ways to incorporate what you’ve learned into diverse classroom environments. Open to all teachers K-12. Registration will bethrough the BCIU #22, at www.bucksiu.org. or contact Ann Faraoni, [email protected] or 215-348-2940 Ext. 1411.Limited space – please register early

This program is supported by a Museums for America Grantthrough the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

CALLING ALL TEACHERS! SPECIAL HENSON PROGRAMMING JUST FOR YOU!

The Smithsonian Community grant program, funded by MetLife Foundation, is a proud sponsor of these public programs.

Cantus & Gobo Photo by John E. Barrett. © 2009 The Jim Henson Company. All Rights Reserved.


Do you need help with registration fees? Scholarships for art programs areavailable through the generous supportof local donors and the Robert V. NesiScholarship Endowment. Be a recipient! Be a donor! Contact the EducationOutreach Department at 215-340-9800,ext. 126 or email Ruth Anderson at [email protected] for more information.

The JamesA.MichenerArt Education Scholarship

CREATIVE ARTS PROGRAMS

Creative Arts Classes at the Michenerinspire students to create original works of art in a variety of studio and gallery programs. Access to theMuseum’s collection, changing exhibitions,and our professional staff provide aunique environment for learning andcreative fun. Making art can be messy,so dress appropriately.

* Advance registration is required by calling

215-340-9800, or through our website

www.MichenerArtMuseum.org/children.

* All art materials are included unless

otherwise noted.

* Detailed descriptions of all programs are

online at www.MichenerArtmuseum.org.

Still have questions? Email randerson@

michenerartmuseum.org or call

215-340-9800, ext. 126.

* There is a 25% cancellation fee for all

programs and there is no refund once

the program begins.

* Please register early! Class sizes are

limited. Classes must reach minimum

enrollment requirements.

Registration Information

FOR THE YOUNGER SET

Ages 3 to 6 with one adult

FALL: LEARNING TOLOOK AND LISTEN

Thursdays, September 17through November12 10 to 11 am or 1 to 2 pmInstructor: Ruth Anderson

Fridays, September 18through November 13 10 to 11 am or 1 to 2 pmInstructor: Janet Ogelby

(Choose day and time when registering.)

Fee per child: members $90/non-members $100

Join us every Thursday or Friday with your preschool age child to experience artand literature-based creative experiences.Be inspired by Jim Henson, master pup-peteer, animator, visual artist and storyteller.Imagination, creativity, and self-expressionare at the core of this program.


FAMILY SUNDAYS: BRINGYOUR IMAGINATIONSundays, September 20 throughOctober 25 from 1 to 3 pmFee per child: members $110/non-members $120Instructor: Janet Wyatt

The arts come alive as students and par-ents explore the Jim Henson exhibitiontogether, and further develop their cre-ativity with art. Experience a variety ofmaterials, develop aesthetic skills, strength-en your imagination and have fun!

FOR KIDSAges 6 to 9

MONSTERS, DRAGONS & MAGICSaturdays, September 19 throughOctober 24 10 am to 12 noonFee per child: members $125/non-members $145Instructor: Janet Ogelby

Draw, paint, and sculpt your way throughan exciting exploration of the work ofJim Henson. Let your imagination runwild as you develop creative skills usinga variety of art materials.The ideas andimagination of Jim Henson will inspire you to create wonderful artwork of yourown.There will be a student exhibitionlast day of class.

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* Members enroll at the discounted member’s price.

* Become a member now and save 20% on your new membership.

Imagination Station!This fall, get an insider’s view of Jim Henson and the fantastic creations of his imagination.All the creative arts programs this fallfocus on Jim Henson — his life, his art and his wonderful creations!


Ages 10 to 13

DRAW, PAINT & IMAGINENEW! Longer classes for older artists!Saturdays, September 19 throughOctober 24 from 1 to 4 pmFee per child: members $135/non-members $150Instructor: Kristy DeFlores Elliot

What better inspiration than the work ofJim Henson? Explore the Henson exhibi-tion, and then work in the art studio. Learnto draw people, animals and scenery from lifeand your imagination.Work with a variety ofart materials to complete wonderful, uniquecreations. Student exhibition last day of class.

Scout BadgeWorkshopsFor information and registration call 215-340-9800, ext.126 or email [email protected]

Fee: $12 per scout; one chaperone for every 6 scouts is admitted free.All other chaperones pay a $9 additional fee.

Embroidered “Michener Scout Badges” on aresale at our Museum gift shop for an additional$3 each or prepay at registration.

TOY MAKINGSaturday, November14from 10 am to 12 noon or 1 to 3 pm Instructors: Robin Lane and Ruth Anderson

Let the Jim Henson exhibition inspire worktoward a Toymaker Merit Badge! Create aneducational scavenger hunt game, and try itout with fellow scouts.Work with a variety ofart materials including wood, wire, paint, paper,and found objects, to design and build a toy of your own.This workshop is sure to be aunique experience to share with your ownScout troop and newly found scouting friends.

DRAWING & PAINTINGSaturday, February 6 from 1 to 3 pm Instructors: Michener Museum Staff

Work toward your Drawing and PaintingBadge! Spend time in the Michener ArtMuseum galleries drawing from originalworks of art. Learn shading, perspective, con-tour drawing, cross hatching and stipplingwhile creating original works of art. Set yourprojects up in a unique museum art gallery to share with your fellow Scouts.

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HOLIDAY GIFT MAKINGWORKSHOPSaturday, December 5 from 1 to 3 pmFee per person: members $20/non-members $25

Gift giving is part of the holiday season.Spend the afternoon creating a beautifulhandmade gift, wrap it and create a greeting card. You’ll be all ready to give itbefore you go home!


WINTER: LEARNING TO LOOK AND LISTEN

Thursdays, January 14 through March 18 10 to 11 am or 1 to 2 pm

Fridays, January 15 through March 1910 to 11 am or 1 to 2 pm(Choose day and time when registering.)

Fee per child: members $90/non-members $100 Registration begins November 20.

Join us every Thursday or Friday with yourpreschool age child to experience art andliterature-based creative experiences.Develop art appreciation and aestheticskills with a new theme each week.Imagination, creativity, and self-expressionare at the core of this program. Dress forthe mess!

Ages 7 and up

SPECTACULAR SKETCHESSaturdays, January 9, 16 and 23 10 am to 12 noonChoose one, two, or all three sessionsFee per person: members $10/non-members $15 per session

Spend the morning drawing at the museum.Learn how artists use shading and perspec-tive to create realistic effects in their work.See how texture, detail and compositioncan improve your artwork. Understand thetrue meaning of observation. Sessions arenot sequential; join for any or all of theseunique gallery-based lessons.

Ages 10 to 15

STUDENT DOCENT PROGRAMSaturdays, January 16 throughFebruary 20 from 10 am to 1 pm Fee per child: members $125/non-members $145 Instructors: Ruth Anderson andAdrienne Romano

Receive training in becoming a tour guideand museum gallery teacher, and give a tourof your own that is unique, meaningful andfun! Explore the museum with the curators,exhibitions personnel, and education staff.Go behind the scenes. Create materials and activities for tours and lessons. Earnvaluable community service hours. Studentsbring a lunch. Registration is limited to 12.

Ages 6 to 9

POSITIVELY PEOPLE! Saturdays, February 6 through March 13 from 10 am to 12 noon Fee per child: members $125/non-members $145Instructor: Janet Ogelby

Draw, paint, and sculpt your way through an exciting exploration of portraiture.Students will learn about portraying theportrait and figure in drawings, paintings,and sculptures. Learn to create artworkabout people portrayed in the galleries,from real life, and from deep inside yourimagination.All are invited to an exhibitionof student work the last day of class.

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CreativeArts Programs

Community OutreachProgramsArt’s First Steps:Preschool OutreachProgramThis unique program provides quality artseducation for preschool students in theirclassroom settings.A museum educator willcome to your school during the year to teachabout works of art and engage students in the art making process.The class is also invited for an optional visit to the Museumduring the course of the school year.

Arts Enrichment ProgramCollaborate with the Michener Art MuseumEducation Outreach Department to coordinate an arts enrichment program atyour school.Annual visits to the MichenerArt Museum can be a key element of thisexperience for all the students.

For information or to schedule one of these exciting Museum programs,call 215-340-9800, ext. 126 or email [email protected].

Ages 10 to 13

LANDSCAPES,CITYSCAPES ANDSEASCAPES New! Longer classes for older artists!

Saturdays, February 6 through March 13 from 1 to 4 pm Fee per person: members $135/non-members $150Instructor: Kristy Deflores Elliot

How do artists make their scenery lookreal? How do artists make works that reallylook like they are going back into space? In this exciting art class, students willbecome masters of atmospheric and linearperspective while developing images aboutlandscapes, cityscapes and seascapes.Shading, texture, detail, composition and are a few skills students will develop in thisclass. A variety of art materials will be usedto complete wonderful, unique creations.All are invited to an exhibition of studentwork the last day of class.

Ages 6 to 9

PLANTS AND ANIMALSSaturdays, March 20 through May 1(no class April 3) from 10 am to 12 noon Fee per person: members $125/non-members $145Instructor: Janet Ogelby

Draw, paint, and sculpt your way throughan exciting exploration of the world of the outdoors. Let your imagination run wild as you develop creative skills with a variety of art materials — watercolor,acrylics, oil pastels, collage, wire, clay, andmore. Spend time in the galleries and thesculpture garden while exploring new ideas,materials and developing new skills. All areinvited to an exhibition of student workthe last day of class.

For the Younger SetDress for the mess!


SPRING: LEARNING TO LOOK AND LISTEN

Thursdays, March 25 through May 20 10 to 11 am or 1 to 2 pmInstructor: Ruth Anderson

Fridays, March 26 through May 21 10 to 11 am or 1 to 2 pm Instructor: Janet Ogelby(Choose day and time when registering.)

Fee per child: members $90/non-members $100 per childRegistration begins February 10.

Engage in the exciting world of art. Join usevery Thursday or Friday with yourpreschool age child to experience art andliterature-based creative experiences.Explore the galleries and special exhibitionsthroughout the year. Imagination, creativity,self-expression, and art skill and verbaldevelopment and awareness are at the coreof this intergenerational program.

Ages 3 to 6 with one adultFAMILY SUNDAYS

Explore the Collections Sundays, February 7 through March 14 from 1 to 3 pm

Explore the Outdoors Sundays, March 21 through May 2from 1 to 3 pm (no class April 4)

Fee per child: members $110/non-members $120 per childInstructor: Janet Wyatt

The arts come alive in this popular intergenerational art class, where adults and children work side by side. Studentsand parents will spend time severalMichener galleries as they further developtheir creativity and express themselves with art. Explore art materials, develop aesthetic skills, strengthen your imaginationand have fun! All are invited to an exhibi-tion of student work the last day of class.

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We’ve come a long way since breaking ground two years ago onour $12 million expansion project and have now entered the final stages of construction on the Syd andSharon Martin Wing.The 5,000square-foot upper-level Della Penna-Fernberger | Paton | Smith Gallerieswill serve as home to major nationallytouring exhibitions beginning withthe Museum’s inaugural show, JimHenson’s Fantastic World.The expan-sion includes new curatorial andadministrative capabilities, and anexpanded art storage, preparationand handling facility in the lowerlevel, as well as, high-tech climatecontrol systems throughout theentire Museum.The new galleryopens to the public September 12.But members will get an invitation to the Members Only Open House onSeptember 11 from 10 am to 9 pm!

We’re almost there!

News & NotesMuseum


The Smile at theHeart of ThingsNow available in theMuseum ShopBrian Peterson (above), Gerryand Marguerite Lenfest ChiefCurator, and Bruce Katsiff,Director and CEO, offeredsome lively discussion at theMeet the Author event forBrian’s book The Smile at theHeart of Things held in the Annand Herman Silverman Pavillionon July 7. The book is a collec-tion of personal essays, journalentries and reflections on art, artists, and art museums.Forty-seven full color images of well-known paintings andphotographs enrich these stories and underscore theircelebration of humor, sadness,grief and joy.

The Smile at the Heart of Things is now available in the Museum gift shop.Members: $22.46Non-members: $24.95

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The Rose GroupSponsorshipFree School Tours UntilDecember 31, 2009!

In celebration of its 20th anniver-sary, the James A. Michener ArtMuseum began providing freeadmission to all schools groupsvisiting the Museum in 2008.The Rose Group, a restaurantmanagement company whichowns and operates over fiftyApplebee’s Neighborhood Grilland Bars in Pennsylvania andMaryland, generously sponsoredthis effort. The Rose Group will be continuing this spon-sorship through fall of 2009!Reservations can be made by con-tacting Melissa Sandquist at 215-340-9800, ext. 124 or [email protected] are encouraged to contact the Museum at leastthree weeks in advance.Reservations are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.Tours are offered beginning at9:00 am. Only pre-bookeddocent-led or self-guided groupsare included in the free admissionprogram. More information about school tours and teacherprograms is available online at www.michenermuseum. org/teachers/.Thanks again to TheRose Group/Applebee’s for thisoutstanding initiative! M

60th Anniversary Celebration of the Bucks County Intermediate Unit CollectionIn the fall 2009 and into 2010, the Michener Art Museum and theBucks County Intermediate Unit #22 will collaborate in planning the events to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Bucks CountyIntermediate Unit Collection.This program has served over 29,000students and 1000 teachers from 13 school districts in BucksCounty. Funding has been provided by a variety of state, private andfederal funding, most recently, through a Museums for America grantthrough the Institute of Museums and Library Services (IMLS) thatwill run through fall 2010. Events incude:

> A fall reception at the BCIU on September 15, 2009> An exhibition of Contemporary Bucks County artists at the

Intermediate Unit> A spring exhibition and reception of original works from the

collection at the Michener Art Museum > Ongoing teacher workshops for Act 48 credit

Please stay tuned for details on the upcoming events!

Walter Emerson Baum (1884-1956), Ranstead Street, n.d., oil on masonite, H. 24 x W. 30 inches,Collection of the Bucks County Intermediate Unit #22

Bruce Katsiff (left) and Harry Rose

The History of the BCIU The Bucks County IntermediateUnit Collection (BCIU) began in the late 1940s as the Bucks CountyTraveling Art Collection.This collection was spearheaded by BucksCounty Superintendent Charles H. Boehm and PennsylvaniaImpressionist artist,Walter Baum.The collection dedicated onSeptember 26, 1949 included approximately 70 paintings.This collec-tion has now grown to over 350 pieces of artwork.The purpose ofthis collection was to expose and educate school children to localBucks County artists, particularly the Pennsylvania Impressionistsfrom the New Hope area.These works were exhibited in areaschools for many years, then later removed for conservation pur-poses.Through a partnership established in the late 1990s with theMichener Art Museum, Art on the Move was created in 2001, tobring back the original mission of the collection to the schools.

The BCIU program is supported by a Museums for America Grantthrough the Institute of Museum and Library Services.


MembershipAppreciation DaysOn December 11th and 12th,Just in time for holiday shopping,our Museum Shop is offeringMichener Art Museum members20% off all merchandise forthese two days. Become amember and save 20% offmembership and 20% off yourshop purchases.There will also be a drawing for a special member’s gift basket. No purchase necessary. See shopfor some restrictions. M

Your Gift Makes a Difference: 2009 Annual FundThe Michener Art Museum has celebrated some incredible achieve-ments over the years with the generous help of our many supporters.Help us continue meeting the needs of the community and the regionas a rich cultural resource by contributing to the 2009 Annual Fund.

Your gift to the Annual Fund:> Allows us to continue curriculum enhancing education programs

reaching more than 14,000 children > Supports public programs such as concerts, lectures and

performances for over 115,000 visitors and members > Helps the Museum continue working at high professional standards> Your gift to the 2009 Annual Fund, large or small, truly makes

a difference.> Gifts of $125 or more will be recognized on our Donor Wall.

All gifts will be recognized in the Quarterly.

For your convenience,Annual Fund 2009 gifts may be made online at www.MichenerArtMuseum.org.Click on Annual Fund.Or call the Advancement Office at 215-340-9800, ext. 168 and we will be happy to assist you in making your gift. M

Michener Art Museum Gets PNC Arts Alive Grant. Area residents will have more opportunities to enjoy the visual andperforming arts through grants from The PNC Foundation to 23local arts organizations.The support is part of PNC Arts Alive, a five-year, $5 million investment from The PNC Foundation.The goalis to help area residents gain access to the arts, and help arts organizations expand and engage audiences. More than 200 grantapplications were received from visual and performing arts organiza-tions throughout Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey.We are happy to announce that the James A Michener Art Museumwas one of the recipients. M

First Fridays at theMichener Art MuseumMove over Jeff Koons!Buster the inflatable dog didn’tseem to mind the rain at theJune First Friday. He stood loyallyby, and watched over the AnnualPet and Rescue fair in the court-yard.A good time was had byboth humans and canines.

Gilbert & Sullivan at July First Friday “Fair moon, to thee I sing...”The Bucks County Gilbert &Sullivan Society performed inthe sculpture garden July 3rd.The evening was a real crowdpleaser. 467 visitors enjoyedthe performance as well asstrolling the galleries and partici-pating in assorted art activities.

One More Reason to Be Glad You Are a MemberDue to the anticipated popularityof Jim Henson's Fantastic World,we will be using a timed entrysystem for non-members.Advance ticket purchase is highly recommended.Ticketswill be available on our websiteon August 1st. Members enjoy priority entry into theMuseum and will not needadvance tickets. M

Opening Reception for Evolving Legacy

Bruce Katsiff and other recipients of 2009 PNC Arts Alive grant in the PNC lobby in Philadelphia on July 14,2009.

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Sponsors gather to celebrate at the opening reception for An Evolving Legacy:Twenty Years of Collecting at the Michener Art Museum. Pictured are Tim and Erin Schuback (Malmark,Inc.), Stephen Worth (Worth & Co.), Harriet and Paul Gratz (Gratz Gallery).

MaxHansenCaterer @ the Michener

MaxHansenCaterer is the new exclusive caterer for theMichener Art Museum.To celebrate, they held a specialopen house on June 4, 2009 inthe Ann & Herman SilvermanPavillion and the Patricia D.Pfundt Sculpture Garden. It wasa beautiful evening and a feastfor the eyes and palette.MaxHansenCaterer is workingwith the Museum's staff toschedule special events onsite.Also, visitors to the Museum canenjoy breakfast, lunch and lightfare at “Max @ the Michener”café.The café is open Tuesdaythrough Friday from 9:30 am to3 pm and Saturday from 10 amto 3 pm.Anyone interested inhaving Max create a specialevent at the Museum, please callHollie Brown at 215-348-9800. M


AugustAugust 25Curator’s Lecture:R.A.D. Miller (pg 10)1 pm

September

September 4First Friday6 to 9 pm

September 14The Dark Crystal at theCounty Theater (pg 5)7 pm

September 15• An Illustrated Lecture,“A Daughter Remembers”(pg 3)1 to 2 pm

September 17Thursday’s Learning to Lookand Listen begins (pg 16)10 to 11 am or 1 to 2 pm

September 18Friday’s Learning to Lookand Listen begins (pg 16)10 to 11 am or 1 to 2 pm

September 19Monsters, Dragons & Magicbegins (pg 16)10 am to 12 pm

Draw, Paint & Imagine begins(pg 17)1 to 4 pm

September 20Family Sundays: Bring YourImagination begins (pg 16)1 to 3 pm

September 21The Labyrinth at theCounty Theater (pg 5)7 pm

September 22• Art History Lecture Series,Part 1 (pg 7)1 to 2 pm

September 26Puppet Making Activities with The Crayola FACTORY®

(pg 5)11:30 to 4 pm

September 26• Jazz Night with Lily White(pg 14)8 to 11 pm

September 29• Art History Lecture Series,Part 2 (pg 7)1 to 2 pm

OctoberOctober 2 • Artist’s Studio Visit:Mavis Smith (pg 6)10 to 12 noon

First Friday6 to 9 pm

• Sherry Tinsman TrunkShow (pg 13)6 to 9 pm

• Henson Documentary Film Screening (pg 4)7 to 9 pm

October 3 • Sherry Tinsman TrunkShow (pg 13)11 am to 4 pm

October 4 • Gallery Talk:Framemaking Tradition (pg 7)2 to 4 pm

October 5• Educator’s Workshop:Henson Leads the Way (pg 15)8:30 am to 4 pm

October 6• Curator’s Lecture:Painting the People (pg 8)1 to 2 pm

October 6• Art History Lecture Series,Part 3 (pg 7)1 to 2 pm

October 9 • Teacher’s Night: Explore Jim Henson’s Fantastic World(pg 15)4 to 7 pm

• Animatronics: Lecture & Demonstration (pg 3)7 to 9 pm


October 17• Nakashima Studio Tour (page 13)10:30 to 12:30 pm

• The Art of Wine (page 12)6 to 10 pm

October 21• PIE Graduate Course begins:Crossing Boundaries (pg 14)5 to 9:30 pm

October 25 • Meet Team Henson (pg 4)3 to 5 pm


NovemberNovember 1• Panel Presentation:The Art of Collecting (pg 7)2 to 4 pm

November 3• Teacher In-Service Day:Imagination, the Arts,And Puppetry (pg 15)8:30 am to 4:00 pm

• Art History Lecture Series,Part 6 (pg 7)1 to 2 pm

November 6First Friday6 to 9 pm

• Henson Documentary Film Screening (pg 4)7 to 9 pm

November 9• Educator’s Workshop:Henson Leads the Way (pg 14)8:30 am to 4 pm

November 10• Gallery Talk:20 Years of Collecting (pg 6)1 pm

November 13 • Henson Documentary Film Screening, introduced by Jane Henson! (pg 4)7 to 9 pm

November 14 Scout Badge Workshop:Toy Making (pg 17) 10 am to 12 noon or 1 to 3 pm

November 15 Children’s Gallery Gift of Giving Exhibition Opens(pg 10)Reception 2 to 4 pm

November 17 • Curator’s Lecture:Charles Ward (pg 9) 1 to 2 pm

November 20• Henson Documentary Film Screening (pg 4)7 to 9 pm

November 22Jazz Celebrates Henson (pg 4)3 to 4:30 pm

DecemberDecember 1• World Aids Day Program (pg 13)6 to 8 pm

December 4First Friday6 to 9 pm

December 5Holiday Gift MakingWorkshop (pg 17)1 to 3 pm

December 8Holiday Open House (pg 13)7 to 9 pm

December 11 & 12Membership Appreciation Days (pg 21)

December 13• Classical Music Concert (pg 13)3 to 5 pm

We are open on selectevenings for programs,events, or lectures. Pleasevisit our website or call 215-340-9800 for more informa-tion or to confirm dates andtimes. All programs andevents marked with a • areadult programs. All others arechildren and family programs.Programs are subject to change.

Calendar August to December 2009

ArtCycle Update!Due to the Museum expansion,ArtCycle will be taking a hiatusthis year, but mark your calendar for September 12,2010 when we return!


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To register/join/renew by mail, please fill in all the necessary information below.When registering for a program please include the program letter code in the boxes provided.You can also register/join/renew by phone at 215-340-9800 or online at www.MichenerArtMuseum.org.

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Renew or join now! Be the first to see Jim Henson’s Fantastic World at the Members’ Open House on Friday, September 11,2009. During the exhibition members will have priority entry into the exhibit and will not needadvance timed tickets. Take advantage of the members’ special fees for all programs and discounts at the Museum shop.

Generous membership benefits:(Each category listed includes the previous levels of benefits.)

Individual $40

Senior Citizen $35 (60+)

Full Time Student $35 (16+ with ID)

• FREE admission to all the galleries• Invitations to Members-only previews and receptions• 10% Discount on purchases at Denoon Museum Shop• 10% Discount in the Museum’s cafe —

Max @ the Michener • Two FREE admission passes ($20 value)• Discount on Museum-sponsored adult programs

Dual /Family $60 All the above benefits for two adults and all children under the age of 18 at the same address plus:

• Two additional FREE admission passes ($40 value)• Discount on children’s art programs

Grandparent $60All the above benefits for up to two grandparents and all grandchildren under 18

Key/Contributor $100All the above benefits plus:

• A FREE Individual Gift Membership ($40 value) • Reciprocal memberships with 350+ museums

Please make checks payable to James A. Michener Art Museum.

Mail to: #2536,James A. MichenerArt Museum,P.O. Box 8500,Philadelphia,PA 19178-2536

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B Individual $40 $32.00

B Senior Citizen $35 $28

B Student $35 $28

B Dual/Family $60 $48

B Grandparent $60 $48

B Key/Contributor $100 $80

Above: Photo by John E. Barrett.TM ©2009 SesameWorkshop. All Rights Reserved.

Hours and AdmissionCall 215-340-9800 or visit www.MichenerArtMuseum.org for hours and admission prices.

LocationThe James A. Michener Art Museum is located in Doylestown, Bucks County at 138 South Pine Street – adjacent to the Bucks County Free Library.Ample parking is available.

Art Research LibraryBy appointment only.Call 215-340-9800, ext. 150.

Walk-In ToursSaturdays & Sundays at 2 pm45-minute docent-led tour of the Museum’s permanent collection exhibitions.No registration required.FREE with Museum admission.

The James A. Michener Art Museum138 South Pine StreetDoylestown, Pennsylvania 18901

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Group ToursBring your group to the Michener ArtMuseum for a docent-led or self-guided tour of the permanent collection, specialexhibitions and outdoor sculpture.Customized, regional tour packages are available. Sit-down lunches or boxed lunchescan be provided with advance notice.For information or to schedule a tour,please contact the Group Tours Departmentat 215-340-9800, ext. 117 or [email protected].

Programs for Special AudiencesThe Michener is an accessible destination for visitors of all abilities. Reserved parkingprovided, accessible restrooms and wheelchairs free of charge.Arrangementsmay be made for sign language-interpretedtours. Materials and special tour programsare available for visitors who are visually and hearing impaired.

Deliciously artful events

Plan your next event at the Museum and surround your guests with art. Our exclusive caterer, Max Hansen, will design a unique and personal event your guests will never forget.

Call 215-340-9800 for details.

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