TAM Docents: Docent needed Saturday, Feb 28 at 7:30 pm

Hello Docents-

I hope that one of you will jump on this opportunity to see a musical performance by the Northwest Sinfonietta Chamber Orchestra for free in exchange for you doing an introduction (5- 10 minutes and then be available to answer questions) to the Macaulay exhibition during intermission at around 8:30 pm. If this sounds like a fun way to spend your evening (feel free to bring a guest) or to just lend me a hand with this event (I will be in the lobby telling people where the restrooms are, etc.) then please let me know I can count on seeing you.

 

Want to learn more about the performance that night?: http://www.broadwaycenter.org/season/showDetails.asp?key=125

 

Thank you for all that you do for Tacoma Art Museum!

 

-Jana

 

Jana Wennstrom

Volunteer Programs Coordinator

TACOMA ART MUSEUM

1701 Pacific Avenue

Tacoma, Washington 98402

T: 253.272.4258 x3030

F: 253.627.1898

JWennstrom@TacomaArtMuseum.org

TAM Docents: In the Galleries: Tangents can be relevant

Hello Docents-
Perhaps some of the information below will help some of you with your upcoming presentations but I think we can all benefit from a bit more knowledge about our Biennial artists. Thanks once again to Ellen Ito for helping to enlighten us.
Enjoy!

-Jana

Jana Wennstrom
Volunteer Programs Coordinator
TACOMA ART MUSEUM
T: 253.272.4258 x3030

 

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From: Google Documents [mailto:noreply@google.com] On Behalf Of ellenito@gmail.com
Sent: Thursday, February 12, 2009 10:53 AM
To: Ellen Ito
Subject: In the Galleries

 

 

 

 

Let there be light!

Tannaz Farsi's fluorescent tubes have brought to mind other artists who utilize light as a medium. I am hoping some visitor will want to discuss the work as it might relate to that of the awesome Dan Flavin:

Dan Flavin
the diagonal of May 25, 1963 (to Constantin Brancusi), 1963
yellow fluorescent light
8 ft. (244 cm) long on the diagonal



Dan Flavin
the nominal three (to William of Ockham), 1963
cool white fluorescent light
8 ft. (244 cm) high

While I was gathering up these images I learned that Dan Flavin's employment history included being a mailroom clerk at the Guggenheim Museum and also stints as a guard at the Museum of Modern Art and the American Museum of Natural History.

Find more here:http://www.nga.gov/exhibitions/2004/flavin/introduction/introduction.shtm
and here: http://www.diabeacon.org/ltproj/flavbrid/photo2.html

Process, anyone?
One of my favorite works from the previous NW Biennial were the ceramic Fu Dogs and Turtle Wedding by Seattle artist Jeffry Mitchell. What is he up two now, two years later? Still making great work- and he also participated in the audio tour that accompanied SAM's Fresh Impressionism exhibit last summer. Here's a great video where he talks a bit about his artistic process via a little spin through his studio:
http://seattleartmuseum.org/exhibit/interactives/freshImpressionism/jeffryMitchell.htm

One of my favorite artists in the current Biennial is Margie Livingston. She also has a video discussing her work here:
http://www.seattleartmuseum.org/exhibit/exhibitDetail.asp?eventID=11149


(Not Soap)Opera!
NW Biennial artist Rick Araluce:http://web.mac.com/rickaraluce/Site/Rick_Araluce.html is also employed as a set designer for the Seattle Opera. This made me think of some other artists who have created sets for operatic performances.

Judy Pfaff designed a set for an opera called Regina,(1959) by Marc Blitzstein, which is based upon the 1949 play The Little Foxes, written by Lillian Hellman.
http://www.judypfaff.org/
http://www.pbs.org/art21/artists/pfaff/index.html


Judy Pfaff,set for Regina,2005

David Hockney has a long history in stage design, particularly for operas and the dramatic theater. He designed the set for the Royal Court Theatres production of Alfred Jarrys play UBU ROI in 1966, and has done design work for the Metropolitan Opera in New York City as well as operas in Philadelphia and Los Angeles.
PBS' American Masters series aired a documentary about Hockney's theater work called The Colors of Music:
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/americanmasters/episodes/david-hockney/introduction/103/


David Hockney 1987 set for the LA Opera production of Wagner's Tristan und Isolde

That's all this time,

Ellen

 

TAM Docents: Docent Still Needed for Friday, Feb. 13

Hello Docents-

I have a tour this Friday (2 actually) that the instructor booking the tour had hoped to have 2 docents for each tour. So far, Anne Seago is on her own but if any of you could lend a hand, I would appreciate it. Please  let me know if you can help out.

 

Tour Type: General Museum Tour          

Tour Contact: Ann Schuster        

Organization: Pierce College      

Date & Time: February 13 at 12:30 pm and 1:30 pm        

Guest Count: 60 - 70 (30 - 35 for each timeframe listed above)

 

Thank you,

-Jana

 

Jana Wennstrom

Volunteer Programs Coordinator

TACOMA ART MUSEUM

1701 Pacific Avenue

Tacoma, Washington 98402

T: 253.272.4258 x3030

F: 253.627.1898

JWennstrom@TacomaArtMuseum.org

TAM Docents: Invitation to tea with the Quilters of Gee's Bend on February 20

Hello Docents-

Thanks to those of you who joined us yesterday for the Hotel Murano art tour. What a treat! It was especially nice to have the curator of that collection come up to Tacoma from Oregon just to address our group.

Below is another great invitation to do something out of the ordinary. Space is limited so be sure to contact Kelly if you would like to participate.

Best regards,

-Jana

 

Jana Wennstrom
Volunteer Programs Coordinator
TACOMA ART MUSEUM
T: 253.272.4258 x3030

 

 

 

From: Kelly Crithfield
Sent: Tuesday, February 10, 2009 10:13 AM
To: All Employees
Subject: Invitation to tea with the Quilters of Gee's Bend on February 20

 

Dear All,

Here is the invitation to join the Quilters of Gee's Bend for tea on Friday, February 20.

 

Afternoon Tea in honor of

The Quilters of Gee’s Bend

 

Tacoma Art Museum Director Stephanie Stebich, The Links and Black Collective invite you to join them for tea at Tacoma Art Museum in honor of The Quilters of Gee’s Bend.

Friday, February 20, 3 – 5 pm

1701 Pacific Avenue
Tacoma, WA 98402

 

If you have questions please contact

Kelly Crithfield at (253) 272-4258 x3015 or Kcrithfield@TacomaArtMuseum.org

 

 

Kelly Crithfield

Assistant to the Director/Administrative Coordinator

TACOMA ART MUSEUM

1701 Pacific Avenue

Tacoma, Washington 98402

T: 253.272.4258 x3015

F: 253.627.1898

www.TacomaArtMuseum.org

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TAM Docents: Potluck on February 10 Reminder & Update

Hello Docents-

To cut down on possible office disruption, I have been asked to switch the potluck to the Skinner Boardroom which is directly across from the elevator on the Admin level. I will not be able to pre-stage that space as there is a meeting until noon. Feel free to store perishables in the break room refrigerator and other items at my desk (or the break room would be fine too). We can then head into the Skinner Board room at noon. Sorry for the short notice change.

I hope to see you there!

-Jana

 

Jana Wennstrom
Volunteer Programs Coordinator
TACOMA ART MUSEUM
T: 253.272.4258 x3030

 

 

 

From: Jana Wennstrom
Sent: Wednesday, February 04, 2009 4:51 PM
Subject: TAM Docents: Potluck on February 10 Reminder

 

Hello Docents-

This is a reminder that we have a potluck scheduled for Tuesday, February 10 following the Second Tuesday program (you don’t have to attend the Second Tuesday lecture in order to participate in the potluck). As we have a small group, we are going to squeeze into the Pink Room on Admin. The Pink Room is the board room at the end of the hall as you turn right off of the elevator. I will have paper plates, cutlery, and cups there so that should help in its identification (feel free to ask a staff person if you are unsure). As long as we remain civilized and not too loud, no one should kick us out. I have those who have RSVP’d below but more are welcome. Please bring entrees or sides, if possible.

 

RSVP Feb 10 Potluck   

Margaret Upshaw          

Judi Keyser       

Sharon Berens   

Bev Bright         

Ellen Shigeno    

Terry Dew        

Linda Flatley

 

I look forward to seeing you next Tuesday!

-Jana

 

Jana Wennstrom

Volunteer Programs Coordinator

TACOMA ART MUSEUM

1701 Pacific Avenue

Tacoma, Washington 98402

T: 253.272.4258 x3030

F: 253.627.1898

JWennstrom@TacomaArtMuseum.org