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Art & Ale…What a Success!
By: Scott Wachtel, Communications Intern It was such a wonderful event and the museum felt alive with over 320 people enjoying themselves while also getting the chance to visit the museum. People took the opportunity to walk through the galleries and see the exhibitions and collection items on view.We just wanted to say, THANK YOU. It was such a success. You sampled the many beers and foods from the local venders and told us how much you enjoyed the event. We hope you will clear
Exciting Changes Coming to the Akron Art Museum’s Martha Stecher Reed Library!
By Ellie Ward, Library & Archives Manager Take a look at some of the changes in the library – the display case has been removed to allow for a line of sight view of artwork on the back wall. Currently on view is the local artist and former Kent State University Art Professor Brinsley Tyrrell’s work, Flooding, 2011, which is a beautiful composition of glass enamel on steel. New shelves have been put up to display books associated with the current Corbin Gallery exhibition, The
El Anatsui tour continues: De-install and packing at Des Mones Art Center
By Arnold Tunstall, Collections ManagerOne of the most exciting things about this particular exhibition is seeing how the works are transformed to fit each institution. The works themselves are manipulated to fit each space where the tour is installed. Des Moines Art Center installed the pieces throughout its three buildings and created interesting relationships to its own collection. Preparing the removal involves careful folding and rolling techniques that are used for each work. For instance, we dismantled Peak into 140 individual sheets. Each sheet is
New York City Galleries – A Weekend Tour
By: Jan Driesbach, Chief CuratorI started my first day in New York at George Adams Gallery , talking about Lesley Dill, whose lithograph I See Visions will be featured in an upcoming exhibition at the Akron Art Museum called Language in Art (opening in April).Also at the gallery were new works by Enrique Chagoya and amazing cut-outs by Kako Ueda. I made my way down West 25th and West 24th Streets, with highlights including impressive new ceramics by Lynda Benglis at Cheim and Reid .
Guided Visualization for Children, or How to Take a Trip with Your Kids Without Leaving Home
Follow-up to “Sunshine Playdate,” Thursday, January 9, 2014 Grown-ups and children alike are affected by the weather in Ohio. Gray, cold days can take hold of anyone’s moods and when it’s too cold to go outside for days on end, your child’s abundant energy needs an outlet! Creative visualization is one way to take a trip while enjoying the warmth of your pajamas! Let your child be the captain as their imaginations drift away by using simple storytelling and props on a fun, guided journey
Chili Cook Off
A frigid and overcast Monday provided a perfect atmosphere for staff members looking to warm up with a bowl of chili at the Akron Art Museum’s Chili Cook Off fundraiser on December 9. Seven employees entered their favorite chili recipes in a battle judged by the museum’s Executive Director & CEO Mark Masuoka. First, second and third place winners were chosen based on consistency, flavor and variety of ingredients.Two entries tied for third place – one made by Sheri Stallsmith which was a traditional chunky
What’s your print profile?
What’s your print profile?A. I like to get messy. There’s nothing more fun than inking up a plate and rolling it through the press. B. I love to absorb information from print experts. Sitting in a dark room, sipping a beer and taking in a slide talk is my idea of a dream date. C. I love getting to know artists and acquiring new art. I love seeing artists in action and picking their brains. If you answered:A you’re a printmakerB you’re a connoisseurC you’re
Holiday Gift Guide 2013
Holiday Gift Guide 2013 In the past we have done a very successful countdown of gifts from our store starting on Black Friday through mid-December. However, this year we wanted to do something different and give you more. The retail geniuses in our store have put together a gift guide that includes everything from posters to mugs to games to even giant pencils. We’ll be adding to the guide throughout the holidays based on what comes in and what sells out. There’s even a 10%
Gravity and Grace Installation: Des Moines Art Center
By: Ellen Rudolph, Senior Curator It was very exciting to see Gravity and Grace installed in Des Moines! Because the Des Moines Art Center has three distinctive buildings and the exhibition was disbursed throughout, the work took on a different character in each space. Our chief preparator and exhibition designer Joe Walton spent several days in advance of El’s arrival helping the Des Moines crew get up to speed with hanging and sculpting. El arrived the Monday before the opening and was more hands-on with
Be Nimble and Pivot
By: Gina Thomas McGee, Associate Educator That’s the lesson I learned at the Alliance of Artists Communities Conference. What does it mean? It means: be flexible, be open to change, seize opportunities as they come, change direction and forge new paths as you keep one foot firmly planted in your experience, knowledge, and abilities. Just pivot. Knowing virtually nothing about artist in residency programs before attending the conference, I didn’t have any clear expectations about what I’d learn. The most striking thing about this group