Special Events
SPRING 2013
MAY
Friday, May 10, 6:30 to 11:00 p.m.
Gala 2013: Modern Mania: Immerse Yourself in the Avant Garde
The Nittany Lion Inn Ballroom
•Silent and Live Auctions
•Dinner and Dancing
•Benefits the Palmer Museum of Art
Preregistration and payment are required ($175 per person; includes $60 tax-deductible donation). For more information, call 814-863-9182.
SUMMER 2013
JUNE
Friday, June 7, 12:10 p.m.
Gallery Talk: Suspended Contemplation: Drawings and Watercolors by Leon Kelly
Patrick McGrady, Charles V. Hallman Curator
Friday, June 14, 12:10 p.m.
Gallery Talk: La Manière Anglaise: Mezzotints from the Permanent Collection
Patrick McGrady, Charles V. Hallman Curator
Saturday, June 15, 10:15 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Workshop for Children and Youth: Metamorphic Me: Self-Portraits Inspired by Leon Kelly
Explore the stylistic diversity of Leon Kelly’s works and discuss ideas about metamorphosis and change in the exhibition Suspended Contemplation: Drawings and Watercolors by Leon Kelly, then head to the studio! Under the guidance of museum educator Lillian Lewis, participants will develop self-portraits that utilize contemporary materials to create unique drawings, which will then be deconstructed and reassembled. The goal is to fuse Leon Kelly’s unique style with the tools and techniques used by illustrators and street artists working today. Recommended for ages 14–18.
A parent or adult learning partner is encouraged to accompany young attendees; participants should wear appropriate clothing for working with materials. Workshops are free, but participants must preregister by contacting the curator of education at 814-863-9188 or dck10@psu.edu. Space is limited, so register early!
Saturday, June 15, 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.
Art After Hours: The Chicken Tractor Deluxe
Palmer Museum Plaza
Pack a picnic dinner, bring a lawn chair or blanket, and invite your friends and family to enjoy a live performance by The Chicken Tractor Deluxe, featuring Jimmy James Baughman, Gary Gyekis, Nell Hanssen, Kai Schafft, and some special guests. Based in Penns Valley, the band draws inspiration from 78 rpm records, rural church music, mountain murder ballads, classic country and honky-tonk, string bands, and old-time music. Complimentary ice cream from the Berkey Creamery will be served. In the event of rain, the performance will be held in the Palmer Lipcon Auditorium, and seating may be limited. Free parking is available in the adjacent lots. The museum galleries will be open.
Wednesday, June 26, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Workshop for Teachers: Strategies of Engagement through Contemporary Portraiture
Preschool and K–12 art teachers are invited to spend four summer days exploring contemporary portraiture and self-portraiture in the collection of the Palmer Museum of Art. Participants will co-develop theoretical and practical approaches to incorporating contemporary art into their curricula; discuss readings on contemporary art, museums, and curriculum; engage in group discussions, in-gallery experiences, and studio projects; and take away new information and images for classroom use.
Facilitated by B. Stephen Carpenter II, professor of art education, and Dana Carlisle Kletchka, curator of education. Act 48 credits are being offered through the Pennsylvania School Study Council, or educators may enroll in Art Education 597A: Professional Development Summer Institute to participate in the institute followed by a six-week online course. Preregistration is required for either option; please contact the curator of education at 814-863-9188 or dck10@psu.edu.
Thursday, June 27, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Workshop for Teachers: Strategies of Engagement through Contemporary Portraiture
Preschool and K–12 art teachers are invited to spend four summer days exploring contemporary portraiture and self-portraiture in the collection of the Palmer Museum of Art. Participants will co-develop theoretical and practical approaches to incorporating contemporary art into their curricula; discuss readings on contemporary art, museums, and curriculum; engage in group discussions, in-gallery experiences, and studio projects; and take away new information and images for classroom use.
Facilitated by B. Stephen Carpenter II, professor of art education, and Dana Carlisle Kletchka, curator of education. Act 48 credits are being offered through the Pennsylvania School Study Council, or educators may enroll in Art Education 597A: Professional Development Summer Institute to participate in the institute followed by a six-week online course. Preregistration is required for either option; please contact the curator of education at 814-863-9188 or dck10@psu.edu.
Friday, June 28, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Workshop for Teachers: Strategies of Engagement through Contemporary Portraiture
Preschool and K–12 art teachers are invited to spend four summer days exploring contemporary portraiture and self-portraiture in the collection of the Palmer Museum of Art. Participants will co-develop theoretical and practical approaches to incorporating contemporary art into their curricula; discuss readings on contemporary art, museums, and curriculum; engage in group discussions, in-gallery experiences, and studio projects; and take away new information and images for classroom use.
Facilitated by B. Stephen Carpenter II, professor of art education, and Dana Carlisle Kletchka, curator of education. Act 48 credits are being offered through the Pennsylvania School Study Council, or educators may enroll in Art Education 597A: Professional Development Summer Institute to participate in the institute followed by a six-week online course. Preregistration is required for either option; please contact the curator of education at 814-863-9188 or dck10@psu.edu.
Saturday, June 29, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Workshop for Teachers: Strategies of Engagement through Contemporary Portraiture
Preschool and K–12 art teachers are invited to spend four summer days exploring contemporary portraiture and self-portraiture in the collection of the Palmer Museum of Art. Participants will co-develop theoretical and practical approaches to incorporating contemporary art into their curricula; discuss readings on contemporary art, museums, and curriculum; engage in group discussions, in-gallery experiences, and studio projects; and take away new information and images for classroom use.
Facilitated by B. Stephen Carpenter II, professor of art education, and Dana Carlisle Kletchka, curator of education. Act 48 credits are being offered through the Pennsylvania School Study Council, or educators may enroll in Art Education 597A: Professional Development Summer Institute to participate in the institute followed by a six-week online course. Preregistration is required for either option; please contact the curator of education at 814-863-9188 or dck10@psu.edu.
JULY
Saturday, July 6, 10:15 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Workshop for Children and Youth: Magnificent Mezzotints and Magical Monoprints
This workshop will give students the opportunity to creatively investigate the exhibition La Manière Anglaise: Mezzotints from the Permanent Collection through a guided treasure hunt. Each participant will then make several monoprints based on their discoveries in the museum, using a reductive method similar to what artists use when creating mezzotints. This fun and exciting process allows students to investigate positive and negative space, consider the role of light, use their imaginations, and learn simple printmaking techniques. Facilitated by artist and art educator Natalia Pilato. Recommended for ages 9–12.
A parent or adult learning partner is encouraged to accompany young attendees; participants should wear appropriate clothing for working with materials. Workshops are free, but participants must preregister by contacting the curator of education at 814-863-9188 or dck10@psu.edu. Space is limited, so register early!
Wednesday, July 10, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Children and Youth Day, Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts™
Old Main lawn
The Palmer Museum of Art joins other educational and civic organizations from the central Pennsylvania region in providing creative activities for children and youth on the Old Main lawn. Stop by to create a “rubbing impression,” one of the earliest types of prints, made by placing a piece of paper over a bas-relief or textured surface and applying pressure with a crayon or other writing implement.
Friday, July 12, 12:10 p.m.
Gallery Talk: From Your Town to Ours: Pennsylvania Prints from the O’Connor-Yeager Collection Revisited
Patrick McGrady, Charles V. Hallman Curator
Friday, July 19, 12:10 p.m.
Gallery Talk: Summer is for Learning: Focus on the Collection
One of the Palmer summer interns will share their research on selected works from the permanent collection.
Saturday, July 20, 10:15 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Workshop for Children and Youth: My Town: Special Spaces and Places in Central Pennsylvania
From Your Town to Ours includes scenes from towns all across Pennsylvania. The prints often depict government and private buildings, local landmarks, and the daily activities of residents. Participants in this workshop will look closely at the prints to discover their unique features, discuss the things that make their own town special, and utilize monotype and relief techniques to produce a set of personalized printed postcards. Facilitated by art educator Sue Uhlig. Recommended for ages 5–8.
A parent or adult learning partner is encouraged to accompany young attendees; participants should wear appropriate clothing for working with materials. Workshops are free, but participants must preregister by contacting the curator of education at 814-863-9188 or dck10@psu.edu. Space is limited, so register early!
Friday, July 26, 12:10 p.m.
Gallery Talk: Summer is for Learning: Focus on the Collection
One of the Palmer summer interns will share their research on selected works from the permanent collection.
AUGUST
Friday, August 2, 12:10 p.m.
Gallery Talk: Summer is for Learning: Focus on the Collection
One of the Palmer summer interns will share their research on selected works from the permanent collection.
Saturday, August 3, noon to 3:00 p.m.
Workshop for Adults: Stain, Wash, Splatter, and Soften: Basic Watercolor Techniques
The medium of watercolor looks deceptively simple, but is in fact very difficult to master. In this workshop, Pennsylvania Watercolor Society member and local artist Ruth Kempner will guide participants through Suspended Contemplation: Drawings and Watercolors by Leon Kelly and then gather back at the studio to introduce and practice beginner watercolor painting techniques on a variety of papers.
Workshops are free, but participants must preregister by contacting the curator of education at 814-863-9188 or dck10@psu.edu. Space is limited, so register early!
Friday, August 9, 12:10 p.m.
Gallery Talk: Summer is for Learning: Focus on the Collection
One of the Palmer summer interns will share their research on selected works from the permanent collection.
Saturday, August 10, 10:15 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Workshop for Children and Youth: Paper Play with Pennsylvania Landscapes
Artists have always been inspired by the places where they live and visit—and during this workshop, you will be inspired, too! The exhibition From Your Town to Ours includes a variety of beautiful Pennsylvania vistas to spark your imagination and encourage creativity. Working with art educator Heather Rayius Ramsay, participants will cut, fold, and glue flat sheets of paper and transform them into three-dimensional cut paper landscapes. Come play with paper at the Palmer! Recommended for ages 12–15.
A parent or adult learning partner is encouraged to accompany young attendees; participants should wear appropriate clothing for working with materials. Workshops are free, but participants must preregister by contacting the curator of education at 814-863-9188 or dck10@psu.edu. Space is limited, so register early!
Saturday, August 10, noon to 3:00 p.m.
Workshop for Adults: Mapping My Pennsylvania
Inspired by the panoramic and bird’s-eye views of Pennsylvania towns and cities in From Your Town to Ours: Pennsylvania Prints from the O’Connor-Yeager Collection Revisited, participants will use photographs, memory, and observation to create a map of a personally significant location in Pennsylvania. Participants are encouraged to bring along photographs of a favorite location in the state; they can then choose from a selection of images of local landmarks to create a monoprint that will incorporate both past and present in a one-of-a-kind map. Facilitated by museum educator Lillian Lewis.
Workshops are free, but participants must preregister by contacting the curator of education at 814-863-9188 or dck10@psu.edu. Space is limited, so register early!
Please Note:
WPSU: Our Town: Did you know that WPSU-TV has filmed more than seventy episodes of Our Town, the show that reveals the people and places of central Pennsylvania through the lenses of local residents? WPSU joins the Palmer Museum of Art in celebrating local communities by airing episodes of Our Town during our presentation of From Your Town to Ours: Pennsylvania Prints from the O’Connor-Yeager Collection Revisited. Visit http://www.wpsu.org/tv/programs/ourtown or check your local listings for special Our Town screenings.
Docents On Duty: The docents at the Palmer Museum of Art are on call and ready to answer your most pressing art-related questions—just ask for the Docent on Duty! You’ll find a museum education volunteer seated in the lobby or walking through the galleries Tuesday through Friday, between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 pm.
Gallery talks begin in the galleries unless otherwise noted. A greeter will be available to direct visitors to the appropriate gallery for all noontime events. Workshop participants should meet in the lobby. For after-hours events, doors open fifteen minutes before programs begin. For more information on scheduled events, please call 814-865-7672.
Children's and family programs are partially funded by the James E. Hess and Suzanne Scurfield Hess Endowment for Art Education in the Palmer Museum of Art and the Ruth Anne and Ralph Papa Endowment. All other programs are sponsored by the Friends of the Palmer Museum of Art unless otherwise noted.
