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August 15 - October 26, 2008 - ENTRANCE GALLERIES |
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THROWN, CARVED, AND FIRED: Ceramic Arts From large-scale sculptures to mixed media and utilitarian forms, Thrown, Carved and Fired features an assortment of artistic creations by artists from the Ceramic Design Association of Hampton Roads. Artists include Robyn Bailey, Phyllis Canupp, Suzanne Cowan, Janet Drew, Frederick Freeman, Lesley Hildreth, Diane Jacobson, Barbara Kobylinska, Karen McLemore, Rita Park and Bill Pinkham. Many of these artists practices in the arts began with their studies in other media, such as painting, drawing, sculpture and theatre design before focusing on ceramics. These current works emphasize their varying themes, forms and use of color. Thrown, Carved and Fired opens with a reception on August 14th and continues through October 26, 2008.
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July 25 - October 19, 2008 - MAIN GALLERY |
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SPECTACULAR SPECTACLES For thousands of people, spectacles bring the world into focus, yet few people understand how eyeglasses work and would be surprised by the variations in their use as they developed. Early spectacles from China were thought to improve one’s sight in both a physical and spiritual sense. Western spectacles were designed to accommodate fashion, serve vanity, hide failing eyesight or simply to spy on others. Spectacular Spectacles is an exhibit featuring over 300 spectacles and vision aids from around the world. The exhibit, created by the Museum of Vision and toured by Smith Kramer Fine Art Services, offers the finest and most unusual pieces representative of changes in technology and craftsmanship. Reception: July 24, 2008
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February 8 - October 12, 2008 - COURTYARD |
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OUTDOOR SCULPTURE COMPETITION Gina Cavallo Collins, Coordinator of the Statewide Exhibits Program at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts in Richmond juried the 2008 Outdoor Sculpture Competition and Exhibit that will be displayed in the historic courtyard of the Courthouse Galleries. Sculptures made by artists from across the United States and in a range of media including glass, metal, stone and wood are featured. Artists include are Steven Durow from New Orleans, Louisiana; Thomas Givens from Charlottesville, Virginia; Gary Greskow from Oriental, North Carolina; Alison Helm from Morgantown, West Virginia; Barbara Kobylinska from Virginia Beach, Virginia; Pokey Park from Tucson, Arizona; Henry Richardson from New York, New York; Philip T. Smith from Columbia, Maryland and Kris Waid-Jones from Peru, New York.
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September 27, 2008 |
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4th Annual Museum Day Smithsonian Magazine and the Portsmouth Museums are celebrating the 4th annual National Museum Day on September 27. Bring a Museum Day Admission Card and the holder and one guest may enter the museum for free. Admission Cards can be obtained in the September issue of Smithsonian Magazine or from the web site at http://microsite.smithsonianmag.com/museumday/. Be a part of the national celebration, get into the museums for free and celebrate the cultural offerings and other activities offered right here in Hampton Roads. See you there. |
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May 16 - August 3, 2008 - ENTRANCE GALLERIES |
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The Seduction of Hot Wax: Encaustic Painting Encaustic or Hot Wax painting originated in Ancient Greece and is perhaps the earliest method of easel painting. It became a lost art during the medieval and Renaissance periods due to the cumbersome nature of its equipment. In the 18th century it reemerged when mural painters sought results that could endure under damp conditions. Encaustic has since enjoyed another revival. Its visual and physical properties and range of textural and color possibilities have attracted contemporary artists. From paintings to prints, this exhibition offers a range of working methods and techniques with this time-honored and traditional medium. Encaustic prints and paintings by Michele Barnes, Andi Helfant Frye, Jean Peacock, and Martine Strohmeyer are featured.
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April 18 - July 6, 2008 - MAIN GALLERY |
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KITES: A Tradition for All Ages The exact date and origin of the kite is unknown, though it is believed that they were flown in China more than two thousand years ago. Traders eventually spread kites from China to Korea, and across Asia to India. As kite flying spread, each area developed a distinctive style and cultural meaning for flying them. In the 16th and 17th centuries European sailors brought kites back from Japan and Malaysia. At first, they were regarded as curiosities and had little impact on European culture. During the 18th and 19th centuries, kites were used as tools for scientific research furthering knowledge about the wind and weather, and also contributed to development of the airplane. Kites are made with a variety of materials: fabric, paper, wood and fiberglass and depending upon size such natural materials as a simple leaf. For this exhibition, artist designed kites and kites from many cultures are featured. Programming includes kite making and kite flying activities.
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February 8 - May 4, 2008 - ENTRANCE GALLERIES |
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NEW REVOLUTIONS: Wood-turners from Tidewater Since World War II, woodturning has quietly developed as an art form - now embraced by collectors and museums. New tools and techniques have freed turners to explore new forms and ideas. Featured in this exhibition are wood-turners from the tidewater region of Virginia and beyond, many of whom are members of the Tidewater Turners. Turned wooden vases, bowls, chairs and abstracted forms will be displayed by Bob Chiavarini, Tom Crabb, Mike Dennis, Gerald Felix, Cliff Guard, Jim Vogle, Wolfgang Voglebean and Jerry Whitehurst.
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January 25 - March 30, 2008 - MAIN GALLERY |
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ANNUAL PORTFOLIO: Tidewater Art Alliance This annual juried multi-media exhibit offers member artists an opportunity to exhibit a cohesive body of six works that represent a developed theme, style or vision. The Tidewater Art Alliance is a non-profit organization of professional artists and patrons of the arts who support, develop and promote the visual arts in Hampton Roads.
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November 21 - December 31, 2008 - MAIN and ENTRANCE GALLERIES |
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WINTER WONDERLAND: The Coleman Collection The Courthouse Galleries kick-off the holiday season with Winter Wonderland, displays from the Coleman Nursery Collection that became a tradition for families from across the Hampton Roads region and beyond. The collection began in the mid-1960s when owner, A. J. “Junie” Lancaster purchased a single snoring Santa grew over the years to include well over 100 animated figures. Following the closing of the Coleman Nursery in January 2004, the City of Portsmouth and Portsmouth Museums Foundation joined forces to keep this attraction in Portsmouth for generations to come.
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