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THE MAGAZINE OF THE CHRYSLER MUSEUM OF ART

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I visited the Chrysler today with my two young boys for the first time. I want to compliment the Museum for making our visit so enjoyable. Every staff member

was pleasant and helpful, even when the questions came from an 8-year-old. The activities for the children were engaging and really made the visit more fun for all of us. Your collection was diverse and interesting, and even the building was a work of art. Thank you for a unique and enriching experience that I hope

to repeat in the future with my family. I also intend to pass the word along to other families I know.

Cathy Summers, in an e-mail to Director Bill Hennessey

G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N

This publication is produced by the Department of Development and Communication, Cheryl Little, Editor. Unless otherwise noted, all Museum images are by Ed Pollard, Museum Photographer.

Contact UsChrysler Museum of Art245 W. Olney RoadNorfolk, VA 23510Phone: (757) 664-6200Fax: (757) 664-6201E-mail: museum@chrysler.orgWebsite: www.chrysler.org

Museum HoursWednesday, 10 a.m.–9 p.m.Thursday–Saturday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.Sunday, 12–5 p.m.

The Museum galleries are closed each Monday and Tuesday, as well as on major holidays.

AdmissionGeneral admission to the Chrysler Museum of Art and its world-class permanent collection is free. Voluntary contributions are happily accepted and are tax-deductible.

Modest admission charges will be announced in advance of each visiting exhibition.

Museum Members and children 5 and younger will be admitted free to all exhibitions.

Accessibility Free parking is available in two visitor lots or on nearby side streets.

The Chrysler is wheelchair accessible via the ramp at the side entrance closest to the visitor parking lots.

Complimentary wheelchairs and baby strollers are available near all entrances. Gallery Hosts are available to assist patrons with special needs.

Jean Outland Chrysler Library

Open Wednesday–Friday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.Wednesday evening hours are also available by appointment only.(757) 965-2035lchristiansen@chrysler.org

The Museum ShopOpen during Museum hours(757) 333-6297

Cuisine & Company at The Chrysler Café

Wednesdays, 11 a.m.–8 p.m.Thursdays–Saturdays, 11 a.m.–3 p.m.Sundays, 12–3 p.m.(757) 333-6291

Historic Houses Free AdmissionThe Moses Myers House323 E. Freemason St. (at Bank St.), Norfolk

The Norfolk History Museum at theWilloughby-Baylor House601 E. Freemason Street, Norfolk

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Department DirectoryOffice of the Director 333-6234Curatorial 965-2033Development/Communication 333-6282Education 333-6269Exhibitions 333-6281Finance & Administration 333-6224Historic Houses 333-1087Library 965-2035Registration 965-2030RSVPs 333-6253Security 333-6237Special Events 333-6233Visitor Services 965-2039

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Board of Trustees 2010–2011

Shirley C. BaldwinCarolyn K. BarryRobert M. BoydNancy W. BranchMacon F. Brock, Jr., ChairmanRobert W. CarterAndrew S. FineElizabeth FraimDavid R. Goode, Vice ChairmanCyrus W. Grandy VMarc JacobsonMaurice A. JonesLinda H. Kaufman, SecretarySandra W. LewisHenry D. LightEdward L. LillyOriana M. McKinnonPatterson N. McKinnonPeter M. Meredith, Jr.Charles W. (Wick) MoormanSusan NordlingerRichard D. RobertsThomas L. Stokes, Jr.Josephine L. TurnerRichard WaitzerLelia Graham WebbLewis W. Webb IIIWayne F. Wilbanks

The Chrysler Museum of Art is partially supported by grants from the City of Norfolk, the National Endowment for the Arts, the Virginia Commission for the Arts, the Business Consortium for Arts Support, and The Edwin S. Webster Foundation.

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COVERStevens & WilliamsStourbridge, EnglandCovered Jar in theChinese Tastewith Rock CrystalEngraving, ca. 1884Engraved by Joseph Keller (English, 1880–1925)Blown, cut, andengraved glassMuseum purchase

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CoMPlIMents: When Actions Speak Louder Than Words

D I R E C T O R ’ S N O T E

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Part of every museum director’s job is to act as his institution’s complaint office, suggestion box, and help desk. When a visitor has a strong reaction to something about the Chrysler, I often get a call. Sometimes those calls are critical; in spite of our best efforts, we managed somehow to disappoint or to offend a guest. But much much more often, happily, a visitor had a simply wonderful experience and wants to make sure we know it. Guests call me to express surprise and delight at the breadth and depth of our collection or to praise a particularly beautifully installed special exhibition. Or they want to commend a rewarding educational program or a staff member who went out of his or her way to welcome them or answer their questions. These calls make even my dullest days a delight.

As much as we like to hear directly from visitors about what pleases them, some of the nicest compliments we receive are unspoken. Here’s one of my favorites.

On a beautiful sunny Thursday morning last spring a group of young people arrived at the Museum. There were four of them, each about 14 years old. For the next two hours they toured the entire Museum. They walked and chatted, tried out our in-gallery drawing

stations, took pictures of each other, and sat in front of several paintings to explore and discuss intently what they saw. Our gallery hosts noted their high spirits, good behavior, and the obvious pleasure they took in what they were seeing and experiencing. They were, in other words, doing just what we hope everyone who comes to the Museum will do—learning and enjoying themselves.

Now it is true that some of our staff were puzzled about how four teenagers might find themselves on their own in the Museum in the middle of a school day, but they let the thought pass. Only later did we learn the awful truth—our visitors were (gasp!) truants.

Now I’m not altogether sure how the kids’ parents or their school responded to their art excursion, but I admit that I’m tickled. One of the things we focus on daily at the Chrysler is how to make our collection, exhibitions, and programs interesting and relevant to young visitors. And here was a group of kids who, like Ferris Bueller, decided to take a beautiful spring day off—and out of all the things they could have chosen to do with their holiday, they decided to come to the Chrysler. I can’t imagine a nicer compliment. Maybe next time we should invite the kids to bring their parents or principal along.

William J. Hennessey Director

The reign of Queen Victoria from 1837–1901 was a golden age of industrial and commercial expansion in Britain. The Great

Exhibition of the Works of Industry of all Nations, held in 1851 in London’s Hyde Park, was intended to show off the advancement and superiority of British manufactured goods to the world. Since the design of glass, both hand crafted and mass produced, was regarded as an essential part of the decorative vocabulary, the British were eager to gain worldwide pre-eminence.

The British glass industry grew in both scope and reputation during the 19th century due to a number of factors: the abolition of taxes, technological advancements in glassmaking, the advent of international expositions, and a growing consumer market for finished goods. Together, these forces created an explosion in the manufacturing and creative output of British glass.

Cheers to Queen Victoria! British Glass from the Chrysler Collection features 50 objects drawn from the Museum’s rich holdings

Cheers to QUeen vICtorIa!

BrItIsh Glass froM the Chrysler

ColleCtIon

On view through March 6, 2011 in the Waitzer Community Gallery

EnglishEpergne with Flower Stand, ca. 1890Mold-blown, applied, and tooled glass; metal mountsGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

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learn More aBoUt vICtorIan Glass• The Museum’s ongoing second-floor exhibition,

Cameo Performances: Masterpieces of Cameo Glass from the Chrysler’s Collection, features some of the finest examples of their kind from the late 1800s.

• Join Kelly Conway, Curator of Glass, on Wednesday, November 17 at 7 p.m. for an entertaining presentation highlighting Victorian glass and social customs. This special exhibition lecture is free.

in glass. The exhibition explores some of the technical aspects of glassmaking, as well as the social customs of the period. Focusing primarily on tableware and decorative objects for the middle-class Victorian home, Cheers to Queen Victoria! features an eclectic visual assortment—exuberant vases decorated with glass fruits and flowers, an iridescent vase inspired by ancient glass, finely engraved glass jars, and even a candelabra shaped like a rosebush. Also included are works by some of the finest British glassmakers and artisans of their time: Thomas Webb & Sons, Stevens & Williams,

Frederick Carder, William Fritsche, and Joseph Keller (whose work is featured on the cover of this issue).

As you explore the exhibition, imagine yourself at one of the important 19th-century international fairs. Which epergne would you choose for your dining table? Which lighting device would function best in your house (and within your budget)? Which wine decanter would best reflect your taste and social standing? Come enjoy the variety—and perhaps decipher the unspoken language—of Victorian glass, courtesy of the Chrysler collection.

Stevens and WilliamsStourbridge, EnglandBasket, ca. 1890Blown, applied, tooled, and machine-threaded glassGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

EnglishDecanter with Stopper, ca. 1880Blown glassGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Thomas Webb & Sons Stourbridge, EnglandVase (detail), late 19th century, and Hibiscus Vase (detail), ca. 1890–1900Gifts of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

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Dutch “Golden Age” PaintingsOn view into January 2011 in the Kaufman Furniture Gallery Many of the Netherlands’ greatest 17th-century artists are represented in this intimate exhibition of privately held gems by Gerard Ter Borch, Godfried Schalcken, Isaac De Jouderville, and others. This fine assortment of art is displayed among equally fine antiques. These works—including one of only 36 paintings in the world by the Dutch master Johannes Vermeer—are on loan to the Chrysler thanks to the generosity of a private New York collector.

The Sculpture of Elizabeth Catlett: A Collector’s PassionOn view through January 16, 2011 in the Prints and Drawings GalleryAmong the most renowned of modern American sculptors and printmakers, Elizabeth Catlett has devoted much of her nearly 70-year career to iconic depictions of African-American and Mexican women. Rendered in wood, stone, and bronze, her sculptures are both powerful evocations of the female form and spirit, and virtuoso demonstrations of the sculptural art. This exhibition features eight Catlett works from a private Virginia collection, as well as the Chrysler’s own Ife.

Portraying a Nation: American Portrait Photography, 1850–2010

On view through March 27, 2011 in the Frank Photography Galleries

From the rise of the daguerreotype in the 1840s to the digital imagery of today, photography has played a crucial role in capturing and defining who we are as Americans. Drawn from the Chrysler’s extensive photography collection, Portraying a Nation presents more than 100 portraits by American photographers. Four thematic sections—“Friends and Family,” “I Am What I Do,” “My Message is My Meaning,” and “Joiners and Loners”—celebrate the vitality and diversity of all those who define themselves as Americans.

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London Calling: Victorian Paintings from the Royal Holloway Collection On view through January 2, 2011 in the Norfolk Southern Large Changing GalleryIn 1879, Thomas Holloway, an immensely wealthy manufacturer of patent medicine, established a suburban London college for middle- and upper-class women. Believing that a gallery displaying great British art was central to this educational enterprise, he spent the last two years of his life and much of his $90 million fortune to acquire the very best in contemporary British painting. The result is one of the most distinguished collections of English Victorian art anywhere—including wall-spanning masterpieces, as well as smaller canvases depicting contemporary life, historical events, landscapes, animal studies, and marine scenes. This special exhibition at the Chrysler features 60 of the finest works from the Royal Holloway Collection—the first time these works have traveled outside of Britain, and your last chance to see them before they return to London!

Cheers to Queen Victoria! British Glass from the Chrysler CollectionOn view through March 6, 2011 in the Waitzer Community GalleryFor more information on this exciting exhibition, see this issue’s cover story on pages 2-3.

Cameo Performances: Masterpieces of Cameo Glass from the Chrysler’s CollectionOngoing This show explores the history of cameo glass from ancient Roman examples through the popular resurgence of the technique in England during the late-19th century.

Contrast: Interactive Work by Daniel RozinOn view through July 2011 in the Frank Photography GalleriesRecent advances in digital technology have enabled artists to create works that not only incorporate change and movement, but that also respond to viewers in real time. Through the use of video projection and sophisticated computer programs, these artists enable visitors to actually become a part of the work of art—physically and psychologically. As part of our continuing series of small, focused exhibitions of contemporary art, the Chrysler presents a provocative group of five interactive installations by Daniel Rozin.

Frank A. Rinehart (American, 1861–1928)Henry Wilson and Wife Mojave (Apache), 1898Platinum printMuseum purchase, gift of Drs. Lea and Nancy Wilds and in memory of Alice R. and Sol B. Frank

Sir Edwin Landseer (English, 1802–1873)

Man Proposes, God Disposes (detail), 1864

Oil on canvas

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ON VIEW AT THE HISTORIC HOUSES

Moses Myers, Maritime MerchantOngoing at the Moses Myers HouseSupported by a generous gift from T. Parker Host, this permanent exhibition, recently expanded, explores the business of maritime commerce through the life of Moses Myers.

Barton Myers: Norfolk VisionaryOngoing at the Moses Myers HouseMayor Barton Myers transformed his city from a prosperous coastal town into a thriving modern metropolis. Thanks to a generous gift from T. Parker Host, the Moses Myers House honors this “first citizen of Norfolk” with a display of objects and images highlighting his extraordinary life.

Fifty Years Later: The Lessons of Massive ResistanceOn view through December 31 at the Norfolk History Museum at the Willoughby-Baylor House

Held over from the Museum’s full exhibition last winter, this multimedia timeline highlights the desegregation of Norfolk’s public schools through the photographs, documents, and clippings of the people and places that forever changed public education in Norfolk.

An Eye for Architecture: The Etchings of John Taylor ArmsOpening November 3 in the Kaufman Theatre Lobby

The etcher John Taylor Arms ranked among the most renowned printmakers in early 20th-century America. A born architectural draftsman, Arms built his reputation with sensitively rendered images of the great cathedrals and picturesque buildings of Europe, as well as the Gothic-inspired edifices of New York City. The current exhibition is drawn from the Chrysler’s own extensive holdings of Arms prints, donated in the mid-1950s by his widow, Dorothy Noyes Arms.

Standing on the Precipice of Change: Race, Slavery, and the Civil War in Hampton RoadsOpening January 21, 2011

at the Norfolk History Museum at the Willoughby-Baylor House Developed by Norfolk State University for the Virginia Sesquicentennial of the American Civil War Commission, this exhibition provides an understanding of the impact this devastating war had on America’s population, particularly the residents of Hampton Roads. Historic images and documents retell the story of the role of slavery and resistance to it in causing the war, the steps taken toward freedom during the war, and the social challenges faced in the war’s aftermath.

American Masterpieces from the Batten CollectionOpening January 26, 2011 in the Prints and Drawings GalleryIn addition to his extraordinary success as a businessman, civic leader, and philanthropist, the late Frank Batten, Sr. was also a distinguished art collector. Now, thanks to the generosity of Jane Batten, nine works from the Batten Collection have been placed on long-term loan to the Chrysler. This winter we will proudly present these American masterpieces by Winslow Homer, Albert Bierstadt, Thomas Hart Benton, William Glackens, Edward Redfield, and others in a special second-floor installation.

Finalists from the Hampton Roads Student GalleryOpening February 9, 2011 in Huber Court

See some of the best work by area high-school artists at the Hampton Roads Student Gallery. The 38th annual event is presented by The Art Institute of Virginia Beach and sponsored by the Chrysler Museum, the Contemporary Art Center of Virginia, the d’Art Center, The Selden Arcade, and the Chrysler Museum’s Docent Council.

Students in 11th and 12th grades from across the region may submit one work of art on Saturday, February 5 at the Selden Arcade in downtown Norfolk. That same day, judges will select the finalists for exhibition at the Chrysler Museum and honorable mentions for display at the Contemporary Art Center of Virginia from February 9–27. And the artwork of all participants will be displayed for two weeks, through February 18, at the Selden Arcade.

For more information, see Hampton Roads Student Gallery on Facebook. For art submission forms, visit www.chrysler.org.

UPCoMInG eXhIBItIons

John Taylor Arms (American, 1887–1953)Gates of the City

EtchingBequest of Dorothy Noyes Arms

Edward Willis Redfield (American, 1869–1965)

Winter at Point Pleasant (detail),

Oil on canvasOn loan from a private

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Each year the Chrysler is proud to have welcomed every fourth grader in the

Norfolk Public Schools—about 2,500 students—to our galleries for a special tour focusing on diverse world cultures. Through the exploration of works in our collection, a special interactive performance by the Virginia Stage Company, and carefully structured pre- and post-visit materials, the students have

broadened their knowledge of the world and their place in it. The program was developed through a close collaboration between teachers and area specialists in the school system and the Museum’s education department. By teaching young people how to look, think, and analyze, the tours support key critical thinking skills while providing students with a relaxed and lively introduction to the Chrysler and its collections.

Although this program has been successful for more than a decade, the current economic downturn had put it in jeopardy. One of the

casualties of reduced school funding for this year was support for bus transportation. For much of last summer we worried

that lack of funding would force us to cancel this valuable initiative.

Happily, the Norfolk Society of Arts has once again stepped up. For years the NSA has both organized the Chrysler’s celebrated annual lecture series and provided financial support for key Museum projects—and this year is no different. A $10,000 gift from the Society will enable the Chrysler to offer a special grant to Norfolk Public Schools to cover the cost of this critical fourth-grade tour program. Thanks to their generous support, the show will go on.

And a second contribution of $7,500 from the Society will enable the Museum to acquire a much-needed Digital Assets Management System. This software

program, Portfolio, will help us keep track and make use of the literally thousands of images we create each year to document Museum installations, exhibitions, programs, and social events.

Bravo, NSA! And thank you!

the norfolK soCIety of arts to the resCUe

Without the support of our civic and corporate partners, many of the Museum’s most important

and innovative initiatives might go undone. The Chrysler appreciates these generous contributions to our mission.

The City of Norfolk has made two major investments in the safety and security of the Museum’s building and

collection. A full façade restoration completed this year helps ensure that the exterior walls of the original 1930s Museum building are structurally sound and aesthetically maintained. And a newly installed emergency generator will enable the Chrysler to maintain essential climate conditions in the event of an extended power outage.

Target has granted the Chrysler $2,000 for Tickle My Ears: Stories and Art at the Chrysler. This monthly program for preschoolers proved so

popular last year that the Chrysler added an additional session to accommodate more participants. This is the fifth year the retail stores have supported this program that stimulates creative thinking and literacy readiness.

For information on how your business or organization can benefit from the Chrysler’s corporate sponsorship opportunities, please contact Director of Development/Communications Edwina Bell at (757) 965-2032 or at ebell@chrysler.org.

The Chrysler appreciates the following corporate partners for their support:

thanKs to oUr CIvIC and CorPorate Partners

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SECOND-SATURDAY FAMILY DAYS

Our first monthly Family Day on August 13 focused on the science behind the art of Johannes Vermeer. Guests learned how to operate a camera obscura, completed a fun art search, and heard a virginal (an early harpsichord) played live in Huber Court. And children had the opportunity not only to hear music in our galleries, but to make some of their own. Photos (left) by Jake Gillespie for the Chrysler Museum of Art

Sculpting and printmaking headlined our September 11 Family Day honoring the art of Elizabeth Catlett. Visitors enjoyed some good clean family fun by carving small sculptures from bars of Ivory soap, then risked getting a little dirtier to ink their printmaking plates to create nature images. Photos (left below) Kathy Keeney for the Chrysler Museum of Art

Second-Saturday Family Days are made possible by the Bunny and Perry Morgan Fund.

Share the fun! Post your own Second-Saturday Family Day photos on our Facebook page.

DOCENT TRIP TO PHILADELPHIA

On August 5-6, 34 Chrysler volunteer educators and friends embarked on the first annual Docent Summer Excursion. Highlights of their Pennsylvania trip included a visit to the Philadelphia Museum of Art, where Thomas Eakins’ surgical Portrait of Dr. Samuel D. Gross (The Gross Clinic), 1875, was on view for the first time after a major restoration, and the Barnes Foundation (pictured here), noted for its Impressionist, Post-Impressionist, and Modern masterpieces. Photo by Alexandra Hunter, Education

Museum membership comes with a lot of benefits, but one of the best is the good feeling you get by supporting the Chrysler. We’re glad you’re a

Museum Member because:

1. You safeguard masterpieces. Your membership revenue allows us to conserve and maintain our world-class collection of over 30,000 works of art.

2. You encourage scholarship. Because of your membership, 4,000+ researchers each year find answers to their questions through the Jean Outland Chrysler Library.

3. You beautify our galleries. Your support enables our preparators to make our display spaces and cases worthy of the art they’ll hold.

4. You connect children to art. Thanks to your membership, more than 21,000 local schoolchildren learned about the Museum in programs and tours just for kids.

5. You welcome people to the Museum—free! Your support over the last year allowed us to open the doors of the Museum to everyone in our community, regardless of their ability to pay.

Thank you for playing so many critical roles at the Museum to help us fulfill our mission “to enrich and transform lives.”

SPEAKING EVENTSIs your civic league, volunteer group, book club, or company looking for an engaging program speaker?

Members of the Chrysler’s Speakers Bureau would be happy to talk with your group about the Museum and our upcoming events and programs. To add the Chrysler to your upcoming meeting calendar, please contact Membership Manager Brian Wells at (757) 333-6298 or at bwells@chrysler.org.

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3 Wed. 10 a.m. Exhibition Opening An Eye for Architecture: The Etchings of John Taylor Arms 12:30 p.m. Gallery Talk Home by Sir Joseph Noel Paton 6:15 p.m. The Art of Jazz and The Fine Art of Wine Against All Odds 7 p.m. Art Activity Drawn from the Collection 7:15 p.m. Art Riff! Contrast: InteractiveWork by Daniel Rozin 4 Thurs. 10:30/11:30 a.m. Tickle My Ears: Stories and Art at the Chrysler In My Home 12:30 p.m. Gallery Talk Home by Sir Joseph Noel Paton 5 Fri. 7:30 a.m. Morning Meditation Yoga for Art Lovers 12:30 p.m. Gallery Talk Home by Sir Joseph Noel Paton 8 p.m. Music in the Museum Concert Tidewater Classical Guitar Society: Florian Larousse 6 Sat. 2 p.m. Gallery Talk Home by Sir Joseph Noel Paton 2 p.m. Senior Art Forum London Calling: Victorian Paintings from the Royal Holloway Collection 7 Sun. 2 p.m. Gallery Talk Home by Sir Joseph Noel Paton 9 Tues. 10 a.m. Flower Guild Event Fall Demonstration 10 Wed. 10 a.m. Museum Shop Event Annual Members’ Appreciation Sale/Purchase Bonus begins 12:30 p.m. Gallery Talk Milton Vase by John Northwood I 6:30 p.m. Family Activity Do You See What I See?: Hide and Peep 7 p.m. Art Activity Drawn from the Collection 7 p.m. Norfolk History Series Growing Up in Norfolk During World War II by Hope Mihalap 11 Thurs. 12:30 p.m. Gallery Talk Milton Vase by John Northwood I 12 Fri. 7:30 a.m. Morning Meditation Yoga for Art Lovers 12:30 p.m. Gallery Talk Milton Vase by John Northwood I 13 Sat. 12-3 p.m. Second-Saturday Family Day Community Art 2 p.m. Gallery Talk Milton Vase by John Northwood I 14 Sun. 2 p.m. Gallery Talk Milton Vase by John Northwood I 15 Mon. 8 p.m. Music in the Museum Concert Feldman Chamber Music Society: Amernet String Quartet 17 Wed. 12:30 p.m. Gallery Talk The Suppliants: Expulsion of the Gypsies from Spain

by Edwin Longsden Long 6:30 p.m. Art and Books, Wine and Cheese The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde 7 p.m. Art Activity Drawn from the Collection 7 p.m. Curator’s Exhibition Lecture Cheers to Queen Victoria! British Glass from the Chrysler Collection

by Kelly Conway 18 Thurs. 12:30 p.m. Gallery Talk The Suppliants: Expulsion of the Gypsies from Spain

by Edwin Longsden Long 1 p.m. Flower Guild Program Flower Arranging Club 19 Fri. 7:30 a.m. Morning Meditation Yoga for Art Lovers 12:30 p.m. Gallery Talk The Suppliants: Expulsion of the Gypsies from Spain

by Edwin Longsden Long 1 p.m. Stroller Tour New monthly tours for parents of children 18 months and younger20 Sat. 10 a.m. Friends of African-American Art Event Art Class: Elizabeth Catlett Revisited 1 p.m. Historic Houses Weekend Program Divided City—Norfolk’s Civil War 2 p.m. Gallery Talk The Suppliants: Expulsion of the Gypsies from Spain

by Edwin Longsden Long 21 Sun. 1 p.m. Historic Houses Weekend Program Divided City—Norfolk’s Civil War 2 p.m. Gallery Talk The Suppliants: Expulsion of the Gypsies from Spain

by Edwin Longsden Long 3 p.m. Sunday Concert The Virginia Chorale presents Sullivan With and Without Gilbert 5 p.m. Museum Shop Event Annual Members’ Appreciation Sale/Purchase Bonus ends 24 Wed. 12:30 p.m. Gallery Talk Waiting for William by John George Brown 5 p.m. Museum Closes No usual Wednesday-night events 25 Thurs. Museum Closed Thanksgiving Day 26 Fri. 12:30 p.m. Gallery Talk Waiting for William by John George Brown 27 Sat. 2 p.m. Gallery Talk Waiting for William by John George Brown 28 Sun. 2 p.m. Gallery Talk Waiting for William by John George Brown

John George Brown (American, 1831–1913)Waiting for William, 1879Oil on canvas Gift of the Mowbray Arch Society, 1998

Daniel Rozin (American,

b. Israel 1961)Snow Mirror, 2006

Silk, projector, video camera,

custom software, computer, black box

environmentDimensions variable

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John BerensImage courtesy of

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D E C E M B E R 1 Wed. 11 a.m. Norfolk Society of Arts Lecture In Search of a National Landscape: The Paintings of William T. Richards

by Linda Ferber 12:30 p.m. Gallery Talk The Cauld Blast by Joshua Hargrave Sams Mann 6:15 p.m. The Art of Jazz and The Fine Art of Wine Pamela Hines 5:30-7 p.m. New Members Event Welcome Reception and Tour for New Members

since September 2010 7 p.m. Art Activity Drawn from the Collection 7:15 p.m. Art Riff! The Suppliants: Expulsion of the Gypsies from Spain by Edwin Longsden Long 2 Thurs. 10:30/11:30 a.m. Tickle My Ears: Stories and Art at the Chrysler Red, Yellow, and Blue 12:30 p.m. Gallery Talk The Cauld Blast by Joshua Hargrave Sams Mann 3 Fri. 7:30 a.m. Morning Meditation Yoga for Art Lovers 12:30 p.m. Gallery Talk The Cauld Blast by Joshua Hargrave Sams Mann 4 Sat. 2 p.m. Gallery Talk The Cauld Blast by Joshua Hargrave Sams Mann 2 p.m. Senior Art Forum An Eye for Architecture: The Etchings of John Taylor Arms 5 Sun. 2 p.m. Gallery Talk The Cauld Blast by Joshua Hargrave Sams Mann 7 Tues. 6 p.m. Mowbray Arch Society Event Annual Art Purchase Dinner 8 Wed. 12:30 p.m. Gallery Talk Victorian Fairy Lamps 6:30 p.m. Family Activity Do You See What I See?: On the Color Wheel 7 p.m. Art Activity Drawn from the Collection 7 p.m. Norfolk History Series The Battle of Great Bridge: Virginia Strikes for Independence by Lin Olsen 9 Thurs. 12:30 p.m. Gallery Talk Victorian Fairy Lamps 10 Fri. 7:30 a.m. Morning Meditation Yoga for Art Lovers 12:30 p.m. Gallery Talk Victorian Fairy Lamps 11 Sat. 12-3 p.m. Second-Saturday Family Day Scrooge Calling 2 p.m. Gallery Talk Victorian Fairy Lamps 3 p.m. Exhibition Lecture Charles Darwin, Evolutionary Aesthetics, and Victorian Visual Culture

by Jonathan Smith 12 Sun. 12-4 p.m. Historic Houses Special Event Home for the Holidays 1 p.m. Historic Houses Weekend Program The Myers—A Jewish-American Family 2 p.m. Gallery Talk Victorian Fairy Lamps 15 Wed. 12:30 p.m. Gallery Talk The Princes in the Tower by Sir John Everett Millais 6:30 p.m. Art and Books, Wine and Cheese A House to Let by Charles Dickens, Wilkie Collins,

Elizabeth Gaskell, and Adelaide Anne Procter 7 p.m. Art Activity Drawn from the Collection 16 Thurs. 12:30 p.m. Gallery Talk The Princes in the Tower by Sir John Everett Millais 17 Fri. 7:30 a.m. Morning Meditation Yoga for Art Lovers 12:30 p.m. Gallery Talk The Princes in the Tower by Sir John Everett Millais 1 p.m. Stroller Tour New monthly tours for parents of children 18 months and younger 18 Sat. 1 p.m. Historic Houses Weekend Program The Myers—A Jewish-American Family 2 p.m. Gallery Talk The Princes in the Tower by Sir John Everett Millais 19 Sun. 1 p.m. Historic Houses Weekend Program The Myers—A Jewish-American Family 2 p.m. Gallery Talk The Princes in the Tower by Sir John Everett Millais 3 p.m. Sunday Concert Eastern Virginia Brass Band 22 Wed. 12:30 p.m. Gallery Talk Before the Race by George and Thomas Woodall 7 p.m. Art Activity Drawn from the Collection 7:30-8:30 p.m. Music in the Galleries Concert Christmas on the Keyboard with Walter Noona 23 Thurs. 12:30 p.m. Gallery Talk Before the Race by George and Thomas Woodall 24 Fri. 12:30 p.m. Gallery Talk Before the Race by George and Thomas Woodall 2 p.m. Museum Closes Christmas Eve 25 Sat. Museum Closed Christmas Day 26 Sun. 2 p.m. Gallery Talk Before the Race by George and Thomas Woodall 27 Mon. 12:30 p.m. Gallery Talk The Railway Station by William Powell Frith 1 p.m. Holiday Film The Muppet Christmas Carol 28 Tues. 12:30 p.m. Gallery Talk The Railway Station by William Powell Frith 1 p.m. Holiday Film The Man Who Would Be King 29 Wed. 12:30 p.m. Gallery Talk The Railway Station by William Powell Frith 1 p.m. Holiday Film Around the World in 80 Days 3 p.m. Special Event Afternoon Tea at The Chrysler Café 7 p.m. Art Activity Drawn from the Collection 30 Thurs. 12:30 p.m. Gallery Talk The Railway Station by William Powell Frith 1 p.m. Holiday Film Oliver! 31 Fri. 12:30 p.m. Gallery Talk The Railway Station by William Powell Frith 1 p.m. Holiday Film Hook 5 p.m. Exhibition Closing/Historic Houses Fifty Years Later: The Lessons of Massive Resistance at Norfolk History MuseumJanuary 1 Sat. Museum Closed New Year’s Day 2 Sun. 5 p.m. Exhibition Closing London Calling: Victorian Paintings from the Royal Holloway Collection

Thomas Webb & SonsStourbridge, England

Fairy Lamp and Epergne, ca. 1886Decorated by Jules Barbe (French, b. 1847)

Heat-shaded blown and enameled glass; metal mount

Gift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

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New York/LondonThis ca. 1525-1530 Madonna and Child from the Chrysler is included in Man, Myth, and Sensual Pleasures: Jan Gossaert’s Renaissance. The exhibition is on view at the Metropolitan Museum of Art through January 17, 2011. Britain’s National Gallery hosts the exhibition from February 23 – May 30, 2011. One of the highlights of the exhibition is the reuniting of our painting with its donor panels, lent by the Belgian Museum of Fine Arts, Brussels.

New YorkOur 1938 Henry Glintenkamp painting, Club Julio A. Mella (Cuban Workers’ Club), is featured in the Hispanic-themed exhibition Nueva York, on display at El Museo del Barrio through January 9, 2011. The show is co-organized by the New-York Historical Society.

ON THE ROAD

For more Chrysler art “on the road,” see our website at www.chrysler.org/collections_loaned.asp.

TOP (left to right)

Jan Gossaert, called Mabuse (Flemish, 1478–1532)Madonna and Child, ca. 1525-30Oil on panelGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

MayanTikal Area, Petén, GuatemalaConch-Shell Trumpet (detail), 300–550Hematite incised on conch shellGift of Edwin Pearlman and Museum purchase

Salvator Rosa (Italian, 1615–1673)The Baptism of the Eunuch (detail), ca. 1660Oil on canvasGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

BOTTOM (left to right)

Henry Glintenkamp (American, 1887–1946)Club Julio A. Mella (Cuban Workers’ Club), 1937Oil on canvasGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.©Estate of H. Glintenkamp

Jean-Léon Gérôme (French, 1824–1904)Excursion of the Harem, 1869Oil on canvasGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Paul Gauguin (French, 1848–1903)The Loss of Virginity, 1890–91Oil on canvasGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.,

This fall and winter, several masterpieces from the Chrysler collection are on loan to exhibitions in major art centers across two continents. Here are a few examples:

London/Washington, D.C.Paul Gauguin’s The Loss of Virginity from the Chrysler collection is on loan to the Tate Modern through January 16, 2011. The massive exhibition, Gauguin: Maker of Myth, brings together examples of the artist’s stunning impressionism, brilliant symbolism, inventive sculpture, and pioneering ceramics. It will also be on view at the National Gallery of Art from February 27 – June 6, 2011.

Fort Worth/St. LouisThe Kimbell Art Museum is hosting two exhibitions that include works from the Chrysler: Our pre-Columbian Conch-Shell Trumpet visits Texas for The Fiery Pool: The Maya and the Mythic Sea until January 2, 2011. The exhibition continues at the Saint Louis Art Museum from February 13 – May 8, 2011.And the Chrysler’s The Baptism of the Eunuch is featured in the exhibition Salvator Rosa (1615-1673): Bandits, Wilderness, and Magic. The show opens December 12 at the Kimbell and runs thorugh March 27, 2011.

ParisMusée d’Orsay displays The Spectacular Art of Jean-Léon Gérôme (1824-1904), including our 1869 example, Excursion of the Harem. This large retrospective of the artist’s extensive work is on view through January 23, 2011.

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P R O G R A M S

Most public programs are free. Some special events have entry fees (as noted). In most cases, reservations are not required for individuals, but please call for group reservations.

Public Programs

GALLERY TALKSWednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays at 12:30 p.m.Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m.

Enjoy an in-depth conversation about a selected work of art with a knowledgeable guide in our galleries! Each week features a different Victorian masterpiece from the Chrysler collection and our special exhibitions, so come as many times as you like. Each talk begins at the Museum’s Welcome Desk in Huber Court. For the Work of the Week, see the calendar listings in this magazine or on our website.

Cost: Free

YOGA FOR ART LOVERS

Friday mornings at 7:30 a.m.

Healthy living and fine art merge in this new morning class for beginners and advanced students. Hatha Yoga instructor Lauren Sinclair will lead each class in Huber Court, followed by a short meditation period in the galleries. Come for one or all sessions; participants should bring their own mat.

Cost per session: $5 for Museum Members, $10 for all others (payment collected during class). Some Friday sessions have been canceled for the holidays. Please see the calendar listings in this magazine or on www.chrysler.org.

SECOND-SATURDAY FAMILY DAYS Every second Saturday of the month, bring the entire family for art, music, or other fun afternoon activities throughout the Museum! These new monthly programs at the Chrysler are made possible by the Bunny and Perry Morgan Fund. Cost: Free

The Norfolk Society of Arts Lecture Series features a fascinating array of

speakers and topics. Each lecture begins at 11 a.m. in the Museum’s Kaufman Theatre, preceded by a coffee reception at 10:30 a.m. in Huber Court. For more information about NSA membership, please contact Didi Granger at (757) 853-0221 or at diedremg@aol.com.

In Search of a National Landscape: The Paintings of William T. RichardsWednesday, December 1 at 11 a.m.

Explore rocky Adirondack summits, woodland streams, mountain lakes, and the natural beauty of the Hudson River Valley as seen by one of America’s early landscape artists in this fascinating lecture by Linda S. Ferber, Senior Art Historian at the New-York Historical Society.

Cost: Free, with priority seating for NSA members

William Trost Richards (American, 1833–1905)Forest Scene, ca. 1875, Oil on canvasBequest of Edward J. Brickhouse

TICKLE MY EARS: storIes and art at the Chrysler These programs for pre-kindergarten children take place on the first Thursday of every month and feature stories, songs, and surprises to help young children appreciate art. Each program lasts about 35 minutes. Tickle My Ears is generously supported by Target.

noW WIth tWo sessIons: 10:30 and 11:30 a.M.In My HomeThursday, November 4 in the Art Nouveau Furniture Gallery

Red, Yellow, and Blue Thursday, December 2 in the Contemporary Galleries

Cost: Free, but space is limited to 30 participants for each identical program. Please check in at the Welcome Desk in Huber Court.

Community ArtSaturday, November 13 from 12-3 p.m.

Bring your friends to help us create companions for some of our most popular works of art. Artist Steve Prince will assist with this collaborative community project—and the day’s creations will go on view in our Margaret Shepherd Ray Children’s Gallery.

Scrooge CallingSaturday, December 11 from 12-3 p.m.

Calling all humbugs! Warm your heart with the holiday spirit of Charles Dickens’ timeless tale as cast members from Virginia Stage Company’s A Christmas Carol visit the Chrysler for a lively afternoon of art and fun.

William Dickey King (American, b. 1925) Windy Day, ca. 1954–58, Pine and wireGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr. © William King

Sir (Samuel) Luke Fildes (English, 1843/44–1927)Applicants for Admission to a Casual Ward (detail), 1874Oil on canvasCourtesy of Royal Holloway, University of London

Louis Majorelle (French, 1859–1926)Side Chair, ca. 1900Walnut, cane, and gilt bronzeGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR • OUR NEXT FAMILY DAY WILL BE SATURDAY, JANUARY 8.

WEDNESDAYS BY THE WEEK

Every Wednesday evening the Chrysler offers something for everyone. Whether you enjoy

live music, lectures, art activities, discussions, tours, or films, you’ll find a free or inexpensive family-friendly program here at the Museum.

Here are our offerings, organized by the week of the month.

1st Wednesday:

THE ART OF JAZZ AND THE FINE ART

OF WINE WIth art rIffs!

The Art of Jazz, our popular first-Wednesday music series features the best performers from across Hampton Roads. Sit in Huber Court to enjoy the band from 6:15 to 8:45 p.m., or listen from a distance as you peruse the galleries.

The Fine Art of Wine, an informal tasting sponsored by Farm Fresh, complements The Art of Jazz. Museum Members receive a $1 discount on each glass of wine and half-off on all wine tasting.

Art Riffs!, short conversations on selected works of art, fill the quiet time when the band takes its first break. Guests meet at the main staircase in Huber Court at approximately 7:15 p.m.

Wednesday, November 3

In concert: Against All OddsArt Riff: Contrast: Interactive Work by Daniel Rozin

Wednesday, December 1

In concert: Pamela HinesArt Riff: The Suppliants: Expulsion of the Gypsies from Spain by Edwin Longsden Long

Cost: Free

every Wednesday:

CUisiNE & COMpANY AT THE CHRYsLER CAfé is OpEN WEDNEsDAY EvENiNgs UNTiL 8 p.M.—AND NOW fEATUREs

spECiAL BRiTisH TREATs.

P R O G R A M S

Most public programs are free. Some special events have entry fees (as noted). In most cases, reservations are not required for individuals, but please call for group reservations.Public Programs

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every Wednesday:

Drawn from the CollectionWednesday evenings, 7-8 p.m.

Dust off your thickest sketch pad and your favorite pencils, pastels, charcoals—even crayons—and draw among the masters in our galleries on Wednesday nights. All levels are welcome. Limited art supplies are available for novices, and local artist and professor April Taylor Martin will be on hand to offer guidance.

Cost: Free

HISTORIC HOUSES PROGRAMS

Weekend Programs at the Historic Houses explore specific themes of the Moses Myers House in greater detail. Programs are free and are scheduled at 1 p.m. on selected Saturdays and Sundays. For more information, please call (757) 333-1087.

The Myers—A Jewish-American FamilySunday, December 12Saturday, December 18 and Sunday, December 19

Enter into the religious life of the Myers family and understand the challenges faced by early American Jews. Find out how the Myers family practiced their religion and how their beliefs found expression in their public lives.

Divided City—Norfolk’s Civil War Saturday, November 20 and Sunday, November 21

Discover how the city of Norfolk was affected by America’s most destructive war. Through the experiences of the Myers family, find out how the war touched everyone in Norfolk at that time—soldiers and civilians, free and slave, white and African-American, Northern and Southern.

Cost: Free

Special Event: Home for the HolidaysSunday, December 12 from 12–4 p.m.

Celebrate the holiday season at the Chrysler Museum’s Historic Houses. The Norfolk History Museum shares holiday experiences from Norfolk’s past, while the Moses Myers House, home of Norfolk’s first permanent Jewish settlers, highlights the festival of Hanukkah with traditional foods and activities. Other downtown sites within walking distance share in the afternoon fun. For more information, please call (757) 333-1087.

Cost: Free

Briton Riviere (English, 1840–1920)

Anxious Moment (detail), 1878Oil on canvas

Courtesy of Royal Holloway, University of London

NEW! STROLLER TOURSFriday, November 19 at 1 p.m.Friday, December 17 at 1 p.m.

If you have children up to the age of 18 months, bring them with you to the Museum on the third Friday of each month for a guided tour of the Museum and engaging adult conversation.

Cost: Free, but space is limited. Please check in at the Welcome Desk in Huber Court.

Edward Hopper (American, 1882–1967)New York Pavements (detail), 1924Oil on canvas, Gift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr

2nd Wednesday:

MUSIC IN THE GALLERIES

Every fourth Wednesday of the month, concerts in our galleries highlight exciting regional performers from 7:30-8:30 p.m.

Wednesday, November 24

Museum closing at 5 p.m. for Thanksgiving

Christmas on the KeyboardWednesday, December 22

Hum along to holiday classics played by local pianist Walter Noona as you enjoy the galleries.

Cost: Free

4th Wednesday:

NORFOLK HISTORY SERIES

See page 15 for details on these second-Wednesday programs sponsored by the Norfolk Historical Society.

DO YOU SEE WHAT I SEE?

faMIlIes learnInG toGether

On the second Wednesday of each month, Do You See What I See? takes families into the galleries to explore the Museum’s collection through dialogue and art activities. Children 6 and older and their adult companions are welcome. Each program starts at 6:30 p.m. in Huber Court.

Wednesday, November 10Hide and Peep

Wednesday, December 8On the Color WheelCost: Free, but space is limited. Please sign in at the Welcome Desk.

3rd Wednesday:

ART AND BOOKS, WINE AND CHEESE

On the third Wednesday of each month, readers gather at the Chrysler to discuss great books and enjoy light refreshments together. The club meets at 6:30 p.m. in the Museum’s Gifford Room.

The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar WildeWednesday, November 17

A House to Let by Charles Dickens, Wilkie Collins, Elizabeth Gaskell, and Adelaide Anne ProcterWednesday, December 15

Cost: Free for Museum Members, $5 for all others

Cabot Creamery Cooperative, Inc., has generously provided the cheese for the book club.

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P R O G R A M S

Most public programs are free. Some special events have entry fees (as noted). In most cases, reservations are not required for individuals, but please call for group reservations. Public Programs

Guy Pène du Bois (American, 1884–1958)The Artist’s Wife, No. 2, 1926Oil on canvasGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr. © Guy Pène du Bois courtesy of James Graham & Sons, New York

The Virginia Chorale: Sullivan With and Without GilbertSunday, November 21 at 3 p.m.

Gilbert & Sullivan were the very model of a modern major music team. Hear Hampton Roads’ own Virginia Chorale bring their famed Victorian classics (and a few of Sullivan’s other popular tunes) to life in the Museum’s Kaufman Theatre.

Eastern Virginia Brass BandSunday, December 19 at 3 p.m.

Victorians flocked to see brass bands in concert. Relish the big sounds of booming brass as the Eastern Virginia Brass Band fills the Museum from Huber Court.

Cost: Free

SUNDAY CONCERTS

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Public Programs

Most public programs are free. Some special events have entry fees (as noted). In most cases, reservations

are not required for individuals, but please call for group reservations.

Monday, December 27The Muppet Christmas Carol The entire Muppet cast retells the classic Charles Dickens tale. Ebenezer Scrooge, played by Michael Caine, is visited by the ghosts of Christmas past, present, and future in an effort to change his “bah-humbug” ways.

1992/89 mins./Rated G

Tuesday, December 28The Man Who Would Be KingThis adaptation of the Rudyard Kipling short story tells the story of two former British soldiers who desire to become rulers of an entire country. Sean Connery, Michael Caine, and Christopher Plummer star in this John Huston film.

1975/129 mins./Rated PG

(some scenes may contain violence, brief nudity, or rough language)

Wednesday, December 29Around the World in 80 DaysA thief and an inventor join forces to circumnavigate the world in just 80 days—a seemingly impossible task in 1872. If unsuccessful, the inventor will lose a bet and must give up his lab and life’s work. This Disney film is based on the Jules Verne novel.

2004/120 mins./Rated PG (some scenes may contain violence)

Thursday, December 30Oliver!This memorable musical interpretation of Charles Dickens’ Oliver Twist won

the Academy Award for Best Picture in 1968. With all the pickpockets, porridge, and popular Broadway numbers, you’ll leave saying, “Please, sir, I want some more.”

1968/153 mins./Rated G (some scenes may contain violence)

Friday, December 31Hook (1991) 144 mins.Though the fun-loving Peter Pan has grown up to become a workaholic, he must return to Neverland to save his children from his long-time enemy, Captain Hook. Steven Spielberg directed the all-star cast in this sequel to the J.M. Barrie books.

1991/144 mins./Rated PG (some scenes may contain violence)

Cost: Free

EXHIBITION LECTURES

Celebrate the victories of Victoriana and explore the clash of cultures with these insightful special lectures in the Museum’s Kaufman Theatre.

Cheers to Queen Victoria! British Glass from the Chrysler CollectionWednesday, November 17 at 7 p.m.

Explore more than six decades of artistic creativity and manufacturing technology as Kelly Conway, Curator of Glass, highlights Victorian tableware and decorative arts in this special lecture.

Charles Darwin, Evolutionary Aesthetics, and Victorian Visual CultureSaturday, December 11 at 3 p.m.

From barnacles to beauty—discover the fascinating and unexpected links between the ideas of Darwin and the arts in the 19th century from author/literature professor Jonathan Smith of the University of Michigan–Dearborn.

Cost: Free

HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTSMake a visit to the Chrysler a holiday tradition for your family and friends!

The Museum will be open Sunday through Friday the week after Christmas—including Monday and Tuesday when we’ve usually been closed. On Wednesday, take a special midweek break to enjoy a proper English tea at The Chrysler Café, then enjoy our two British exhibitions. Bring the kids every weekday afternoon to see our five FREE family-friendly films with Victorian roots.

All films will screen at 1 p.m. in the Museum’s Kaufman Theatre.

Afternoon Tea at The Chrysler CaféWednesday, December 29 from 3–5 p.m.

Treat your family and friends to a royal afternoon of tea and tasty tidbits from Cuisine and Company. Delectable tea sandwiches, scrumptious scones with clotted cream, fruit preserves, or lemon curd, and an assortment of petite sweets fill your beautifully set table and complement your choice of hot tea prepared as you like it.

Cost: $15.95 for Members and children 12 and younger (dolls and teddy bears attend free), $17.95 for all others. Wine and champagne will also be available (priced separately by the glass).

Reserve your seats at www.chrysler.org/rsvp.asp or (757) 333-6253.

PLUS—the Best Photo Op in TownBe sure to bring your camera! Our Poinsettia Tree in Huber Court provides the perfect backdrop for your next family portrait. Plus, it’s free.

Afterward, post your pictures on the Chrysler’s Facebook page for everyone to see.

James Jacques Joseph Tissot (French, 1836–1902)The Artists’ Wives (detail), 1885Oil on canvasGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr., and The Grandy Fund, Landmark Communications Fund, and “An Affair to Remember” 1982

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Programs For members & suPPort grouPsUnless otherwise noted, no reservations are required for individuals, but please call for group reservations.

NEW MEMBERS WELCOME

Wednesday, December 1 from 5:30–7 p.m.

Have you recently joined the Chrysler? Our quarterly tours for new Members are a great way to meet your fellow Chrysler fans and to explore the Chrysler’s remarkable collection with Museum Educator Alexandra Hunter. Meet in the Gifford Room at 5:30 p.m. The tour will start at approximately 6:15 p.m.

Cost: Free for Museum Members who joined since September 2010. RSVP to RSVP@chrysler.org with “New Member Tour” in the subject line, online at www.chrysler.org, or call the RSVP line at (757) 333-6253.

Frank Paulin (American, b. 1926)Sailor, Atlantic City, New Jersey, 1956Gelatin-silver printGift of Bruce Silverstein

NORFOLK HISTORY SERIESThe Norfolk Historical Society sponsors lectures in the Chrysler’s Kaufman Theatre on the second Wednesday of each month. Refreshments are offered after each event.

Growing Up in Norfolk During World War IIWednesday, November 10 at 7 p.m.

Norfolk bustled with activity during the Second World War as soldiers, sailors, and civilian workers crowded the city to contribute to the war effort. This cast of thousands left many stories behind. Nationally acclaimed humorist Hope Mihalap shares her personal experiences of this time with an eye for the offbeat and amusing.

The Battle of Great Bridge: Virginia Strikes for IndependenceWednesday, December 8 at 7 p.m.

On December 9, 1775, Chesapeake was the site of the Battle of Great Bridge. This Patriot triumph played a critical role in the American Revolution, leading the Virginia Convention to adopt the first public declaration for independence. Lin Olsen of the Great Bridge Battlefield and Historic Waterways Foundation will discuss this victory and progress on the new battlefield park and visitor center.

Cost: Free to Members of the Friends of Historic Houses and the Norfolk Historical Society, $5 for all others. For more information, please call (757) 333-1087.

FRIENDS OF AFRICAN-

AMERICAN ARTElizabeth Catlett RevisitedSaturday, November 20 from 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

This FAAA Art Class will explore The Sculpture of Elizabeth Catlett: A Collector’s Passion with the Chrysler Museum’s Chief Curator, Jeff Harrison, and former Museum educator Ann Vernon will discuss artists who were contemporaries.

Cost: Free for FAAA Members, $5 for students, $10 for all others

Please RSVP at (757) 333-6253, RSVP@chrysler.org, or www.chrysler.org/rsvp.asp.

Elizabeth Catlett (American, b. 1915 )Mask, ca. 1970–80WoodOn loan from a private collection

SENIOR ART FORUM

This group for lifelong learners meets one Saturday each month for a tour, a discussion of art, and light refreshments in the Diamonstein Education Workshop.

Saturday, November 6 at 2 p.m. London Calling: Victorian Paintings from the Royal Holloway Collection

Saturday, December 4 at 2 p.m. An Eye for Architecture: The Etchings of John Taylor Arms

Cost: Free for Museum Members, $5 for all others

John Taylor Arms (American, 1887–1953)Notre Dame De Léon, 1929 EtchingBequest of Dorothy Noyes Arms

MOWBRAY ARCH SOCIETY

MAS Members—please plan to join us for the annual Art Purchase Dinner on the evening of Tuesday, December 7. Formal invitations will arrive by mail.

For more information on the Museum’s Mowbray Arch Society, please contact Deborrah Grulke at (757) 333-6318 or at dgrulke@chrysler.org.

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Programs For members & suPPort grouPs Unless otherwise noted, no reservations are required for individuals, but please call for group reservations.

FLOWER GUILDFlower Arranging ClubCome hone your skills with the Flower Arranging Club. Participants meet every other month, and are provided with an arrangement, mechanics, a container, and a number of new arrangement techniques and skills. Each class can accommodate only 20 people. Since they often fill to capacity, please make your paid reservations early.

All sessions are scheduled for 1 p.m. in the Diamonstein Education Workshop:Thursday, November 18 • RSVP by November 8Thursday, January 20, 2011 • RSVP by January 10

Cost: $65 per session. Prepayment is required to RSVP.

Fall DemonstrationTuesday, November 9 from 10 a.m. to noon

At the Flower Guild’s semiannual demonstration, learn from Herb Pettway how to create simply elegant floral designs. Known for his creativity and artistic flair, Pettway will provide both the inspiration and instruction for decorating your home for the holidays.

Cost: $25 for current Flower Guild Members, $45 for all others

SAVE THE DATE: The Flower Guild Spring Demonstration will be Tuesday, February 22, 2011 from 10 a.m.–noon in the Kaufman Theatre.

For more information on the Flower Guild or to make your paid reservation for any of their classes or demonstrations, please contact Deborrah Grulke at (757) 333-6318 or at dgrulke@chrysler.org. Tickets for the Fall Demonstration are available for purchase in The Museum Shop, or you also may sign up and prepay online at www.chrysler.org/rsvp.asp.

THE EVENT OF YOUR DREAMSThere’s no better time to book the event you’ve always wanted at the Chrysler Museum of Art! Prime weekend dates are available throughout 2011 and beyond. Ask about our special rates and discounts on china and silverware, vendor recommendations, and spectacular portraits in our timeless galleries or gardens. The Chrysler offers classic elegance that’s surprisingly affordable. Your event is our next masterpiece!

Museum Members: choose one of these exclusive discounts for your upcoming event:• 10% off all available dates through February 2011 OR• 5% off all reservations made by December 31, 2010.

For more information, contact Special Events Coordinator Mia Byrd at (757) 333-6233 or mbyrd@chrysler.org.

MUSIC IN THE MUSEUM For the 2010-2011 season, these musical partners offer discounted tickets to Chrysler Museum Members for concerts in our Kaufman Theatre.

The Feldman Chamber Music Society holds its concerts at the Museum at 8 p.m. after a complimentary wine and hors d’oeuvres reception at 6:30 p.m. in Huber Court and a concert preview by WHRO’s Dwight Davis at 7 p.m. in the Kaufman Theatre.

Monday, November 15, 2010—Amernet String Quartet

Cost: Museum Members may purchase tickets at the door for $20 (a $5 savings).

The Tidewater Classical Guitar Society holds its concerts here at the Kaufman Theatre on selected evenings at 8 p.m.

Friday, November 5, 2010—Florian Larousse

Cost: Museum Members may purchase tickets at the door for $15 (a $5 savings).

For information about becoming a Music in the Museum performing arts partner, contact Scott Howe, Director of Education and Public Programs, at showe@chrysler.org.

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Programs For members & suPPort grouPsUnless otherwise noted, no reservations are required for individuals, but please call for group reservations.

Join fellow Museum Members on specially designed tours that offer unique opportunities to learn about the artistic and cultural life of exciting destinations around the world. The Chrysler’s Art Travel Program offers flexibility, price ranges from budget to luxury, and the convenience of structured activities or the freedom of traveling independently. Your dream vacation awaits!

For more information on any of our art travel opportunities or to learn how to become a Member of our Masterpiece Society, please contact Deborrah Grulke at (757) 333-6318 or at dgrulke@chrysler.org.

TRAVEL ARTFULLY

MASTERPIECE SOCIETY ART TRAVEL

sPrInGtIMe tUlIP rIver CrUIse • April 6–14, 2011

From $3,149 per person (double occupancy) ~ includes airfare from Norfolk

Savor springtime in Holland and Belgium with a cruise that is sure to leave truly memorable impressions. Winding waterways lead you to well-known cities such as Ghent and Antwerp and to the many canals of Amsterdam. Admire the windmill-dotted landscapes and the colorful glory of the blooming Dutch tulip fields!

dordoGne • May 26–June 3, 2011

From $3095, plus airfare

This delightful sojourn captures the rhythms of daily life in France’s Dordogne River Valley, a world of rich culture and history, lush landscapes, and golden-stone villages. Discover the cave art of three UNESCO World Heritage sites and follow in the footsteps of medieval pilgrims in Rocamadour. This unique itinerary also features cultural enrichments and fascinating lectures. A pre-program excursion to Bordeaux is also available at an additional charge.

ChIna and tIBet • September 13–20, 2011

From $6,099 per person (double occupancy) ~ includes airfare from Norfolk

Set off on your voyage by exploring Beijing. Discover Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City. Cruise the Yangtze River downstream for three nights on this 18-day small group tour of China and Tibet. Travel aboard the “Sky Train” as it ascends through spectacular scenery to Lhasa, Tibet, the “rooftop of the world.” Visit the iconic Potala Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. See the famous Terra Cotta Warriors and walk along the Great Wall. This is the journey of a lifetime!

IndIa • November 3–17, 2011

$5,599 per person (double occupancy) ~ includes airfare from Norfolk

Venture off the beaten path, down roads less traveled, for a completely new outlook on a classic destination. Experience the mysteries of India—spend 15 days on a journey back in time to the days of the Maharajah. Begin in Delhi, India’s capital and a city rich in history spanning more than 2,000 years. Explore ancient forts, temples, and palaces, ride an elephant, and witness the splendor of the Taj Mahal at sunrise.

ChICaGo • May 18–22, 2011

This special excursion to The Windy City will feature regular stops at area galleries, behind-the-scenes tours of key museums (including the Art Institute of Chicago), and unforgettable visits to some of the city’s finest private collections!

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GIVE THE GIFT OF ART THIS YEARWhen you give your friends, family, and coworkers the gift of Museum membership,

you give them a year’s worth of amazing art, fun programs, and exciting special events. Long after the holidays are over, they’ll still be enjoying:

• Unlimited free admission to all special exhibitions and audio tours, as well to the Chrysler’s world-class permanent collection and the Historic Houses

• Invitations to exclusive Member previews, programs, and parties• Complimentary subscriptions to The Chrysler magazine and e-News• Guest passes for family and friends, good for one-time admission to

a special exhibition• Discounts at The Museum Shop and Cuisine & Company at the Chrysler Café• Free or discounted admission to family and adult programs, classes, and events• Discounts on gift memberships and tickets for musical and cultural events• And much more!

Gift memberships are available for both individuals and households. Each comes beautifully wrapped and can be mailed either to you or your recipient in time for holiday gift giving.

Order before December 31 and receive $10 off! Purchase your presents on your next Museum visit, by phone at (757) 333-6282,

or online at www.chrysler.org/membership.

The Chrysler Museum of Art appreciates your support! Remember, your gifts to us help us continue to offer the gift of art to the entire Hampton Roads community

through free admission to our permanent collection galleries.

ANNUAL MEMBERS’APPRECIATION

SALENovember 10–21

at The Museum ShopMuseum Members—SAVE 20% on all your purchases in The Museum Shop. There’s no better time or place to shop for your holiday gifts.

PLUSPurchase $100 or more in The Museum Shop during the sale and take home a gorgeous London landmarks umbrella (a $20 value).

Offer is good only while supplies last.