FW: TAM Docents: Nov. 3 visit to WSHM

Hello Docents-

Sorry is my message was confusing in regards to lunch. The lunch is a bring your won, brown bag style. All that the history museum is providing is coffee and probably cookies. That sort of thing, anyway.

-Jana

 

 

Jana Wennstrom
Manager of Public and Volunteer Programs

& Interim Director of Education

TACOMA ART MUSEUM
T: 253.272.4258 x3030

 

 

 

From: Jana Wennstrom
Sent: Friday, October 22, 2010 11:24 AM
Subject: TAM Docents: Nov. 3 visit to WSHM

 

Hello Docents-

Magda from the History Museum has sent a nice email outlining the order of events to take place during the November 3 training. Please confirm with me if you are planning to attend (it is required) and if you plan to stay for lunch (not required) so that I can give Magda a heads up for catering.

Thank you,

-Jana

 

Jana Wennstrom
Manager of Public and Volunteer Programs

& Interim Director of Education

TACOMA ART MUSEUM
T: 253.272.4258 x3030

 

 

 

From: Magdalena Nieves [mailto:mnieves@wshs.wa.gov]
Sent: Friday, October 22, 2010 9:10 AM
To: Jana Wennstrom
Cc: Education Staff; Mark Sylvester; Dave Becker; Annie Roberts
Subject: Nov. 3 TAM visit

 

Hello Jana and Docents,

 

TAM Docents History lab

November 3, 2010

10:30-12:30

 

We are looking forward to having our docents participate in the joys of museum edutainment learning in our History Lab Learning Center on November 3, 2010.

 

We'll meet you in the Grand Lobby at the History Museum no later than 10:30 a.m. I'll bring you to our education department to have an opportunity to shed coats, drop off lunches, meet volunteers, and have a cup a Joe.  We'll then head up to the 5th floor History Lab where we'll spend ~ 1 1/2 hours in the Lab.  For anyone who's interested, we'll enjoy a bag lunch in our boardroom following the Lab experience.   We’ll provide refreshments.

 

Bring your lunch, energy, and inner child.  Our History Lab is an exciting place to play and learn - for all ages!  We look forward to your visit.  Please let me know approximately how many docents you will bring.  We can accommodate up to 35 comfortably.

 

Best,

Magda

 

Magdalena Nieves

Education Specialist & Volunteer Coordinator

1911 Pacific Avenue

Tacoma, WA 98402

253.798.5922

mnieves@wshs.wa.gov

 

 

"I love people who harness themselves, an ox to a heavy cart, who pull like water buffalo, with massive patience, who strain in the mud and the muck to move things forward, who do what has to be done, again and again." -Marge Piercy

 

 

Can you give a Group Tour?

Hi all!

 

Would anyone be willing to help out and give a Mighty Tacoma tour on Friday, October 29^th at 11:15 am? This group is a student group from TCC of about 20 – 30. They are studying American culture and local culture. They are so excited to come see Mighty Tacoma.

 

Please let me know if you can help out!

 

Thank you,

Megan

 

Megan Ristine

Education Assistant

TACOMA ART MUSEUM

1701 Pacific Avenue

Tacoma, Washington 98402

T: 253.272.4258 x3026

F: 253.627.1898

MRistine@TacomaArtMuseum.org

 

TAM Docents: Nov. 3 visit to WSHM

Hello Docents-

Magda from the History Museum has sent a nice email outlining the order of events to take place during the November 3 training. Please confirm with me if you are planning to attend (it is required) and if you plan to stay for lunch (not required) so that I can give Magda a heads up for catering.

Thank you,

-Jana

 

Jana Wennstrom
Manager of Public and Volunteer Programs

& Interim Director of Education

TACOMA ART MUSEUM
T: 253.272.4258 x3030

 

 

 

From: Magdalena Nieves [mailto:mnieves@wshs.wa.gov]
Sent: Friday, October 22, 2010 9:10 AM
To: Jana Wennstrom
Cc: Education Staff; Mark Sylvester; Dave Becker; Annie Roberts
Subject: Nov. 3 TAM visit

 

Hello Jana and Docents,

 

TAM Docents History lab

November 3, 2010

10:30-12:30

 

We are looking forward to having our docents participate in the joys of museum edutainment learning in our History Lab Learning Center on November 3, 2010.

 

We'll meet you in the Grand Lobby at the History Museum no later than 10:30 a.m. I'll bring you to our education department to have an opportunity to shed coats, drop off lunches, meet volunteers, and have a cup a Joe.  We'll then head up to the 5th floor History Lab where we'll spend ~ 1 1/2 hours in the Lab.  For anyone who's interested, we'll enjoy a bag lunch in our boardroom following the Lab experience.   We’ll provide refreshments.

 

Bring your lunch, energy, and inner child.  Our History Lab is an exciting place to play and learn - for all ages!  We look forward to your visit.  Please let me know approximately how many docents you will bring.  We can accommodate up to 35 comfortably.

 

Best,

Magda

 

Magdalena Nieves

Education Specialist & Volunteer Coordinator

1911 Pacific Avenue

Tacoma, WA 98402

253.798.5922

mnieves@wshs.wa.gov

 

 

"I love people who harness themselves, an ox to a heavy cart, who pull like water buffalo, with massive patience, who strain in the mud and the muck to move things forward, who do what has to be done, again and again." -Marge Piercy

 

 

TAM Docents: Japanese print new research_for docents

Hello Docents-

Read below for updates in Japanese woodblock prints.

-Jana

 

Jana Wennstrom
Manager of Public and Volunteer Programs

& Interim Director of Education

TACOMA ART MUSEUM
T: 253.272.4258 x3030

 

 

 

From: Zoe Donnell
Sent: Thursday, October 21, 2010 4:05 PM
To: Jana Wennstrom
Subject: Japanese print new research_for docents

 

Dear Jana,

 

I wanted to let you, and the docents, know of some new information about one of the prints on view in Edo to Tacoma.

 

The work is on that first wall of oldest prints and it is object number 1971.102. The label currently states that the artist is Torii Kiyomasu but there is a conflict between his birth/death dates and the date of the print. There is some discrepancy in the object history file as to whether the artist is Torii Kiyomasu I or Torii Kiyomasu II. Given the object date it suggests Kiyomasu II, but due to the inconsistency in the file we will now note it as “Attributed to Torii Kiyomasu II.”

 

I also discovered in this research that unfortunately I have listed the wrong technique in the gallery label. It is not benigirai-e (in which no red is used), but rather a benizuri-e print (a “rose printed picture”) in which the red has completely faded out.  I have made a new label with both of these corrections on it and will put it up in the gallery tomorrow morning. Here is the new extended text:

 

This early work is an example of the transition from hand-colored prints to the use of a few printed colors. Called benizuri-e (“rose-printed pictures”), these prints were produced most often using reds and greens. In this print the red color called beni, a highly fugitive pigment, has completely faded.

 

Would you please share this with our docents so that they are aware of this new information? The error is entirely my own and if any of the docents want to talk about it further with me I would of course be happy to.

Thank you,

Zoe

 

 

Zoe Donnell

Curatorial Coordinator

 

TACOMA ART MUSEUM

1701 Pacific Avenue

Tacoma, Washington 98402

T: 253.272.4258 x 3032

F: 253.627.1898

TAM Docents: Mighty Tacoma Checklist and Labels

Hello Docents-

It is finally here! Remember to come to training next Wednesday, October 27 so that we can further unravel this exhibition.

Thank you!

-Jana

 

Jana Wennstrom

Manager of Public and Volunteer Programs

& Interim Director of Education

TACOMA ART MUSEUM

1701 Pacific Avenue

Tacoma, Washington 98402

T: 253.272.4258 x3030

F: 253.627.1898

JWennstrom@TacomaArtMuseum.org

 

TAM Docents: Labels and Checklist for Event Space

Hello Docents-

Attached are the labels and checklist for the new woodblock prints in the Event Space. You can see those today if you come to the tea! They are lovely.

-Jana

 

Jana Wennstrom

Manager of Public and Volunteer Programs

& Interim Director of Education

TACOMA ART MUSEUM

1701 Pacific Avenue

Tacoma, Washington 98402

T: 253.272.4258 x3030

F: 253.627.1898

JWennstrom@TacomaArtMuseum.org

 

TAM Docents: November Shifts and Tours

Hello Docents-

It’s time to think about November shifts and tours. Here is a tour that needs covered (Want to come in early, Barbara?):

Your tour is currently booked as follows:

Tour Type:                    Edo to Tacoma

Tour Contact:                Rie Taki 206-423-8316

Organization:                 Nikkei Horizons

Date & Time:                 Sunday, November 14, 10:30 am – 11:30 am

Guest Count:                  11 (as of 9/7)

 

Reminder: Tacoma Art Museum is CLOSED November 25 for Thanksgiving.

 

November Shifts:

Thursday, November 4                11 am – 3 pm

Saturday, November 6                11 am – 3 pm

Saturday, November 20   11 am – 3 pm

 

If you plan to take time off from shifts over the holidays, please let me know as soon as you can.

Thank you,

-Jana

 

Jana Wennstrom

Manager of Public and Volunteer Programs

& Interim Director of Education

TACOMA ART MUSEUM

1701 Pacific Avenue

Tacoma, Washington 98402

T: 253.272.4258 x3030

F: 253.627.1898

JWennstrom@TacomaArtMuseum.org

 

TAM Docents: Photo Policy Change

Hello Docents-

I have been waiting to send out an email until a policy was in writing but I have heard some confusion amongst a couple of you regarding photographs in the gallery and the now, not so recent, change. VS has been telling visitors that photography in the galleries is allowed provided it is without a flash. I hope to see something in writing soon but meanwhile, just know that photography is permissible.

Thank you,

-Jana

 

P.S. I hope to see you at tomorrow’s tea from 4 – 5:30 pm (get your photo taken in Mighty Tacoma following the tea and be part of an exhibition too!)

 

Jana Wennstrom

Manager of Public and Volunteer Programs

& Interim Director of Education

TACOMA ART MUSEUM

1701 Pacific Avenue

Tacoma, Washington 98402

T: 253.272.4258 x3030

F: 253.627.1898

JWennstrom@TacomaArtMuseum.org