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Donor Spotlight:Judith Ellis
New in the Shop:Fashion Merchandise
Exhibitions:Exuberance of Meaning
American Alliance of Museums& Southeastern Museums
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This spring, the Master of Fine Arts Degree Candidates Exhibition returned
to the Georgia Museum of Art. In my mind, its homecoming represents a new
spirit of cooperation among the arts units at UGA. Under the inspired leadership of
Vice Provost Libby Morris, the arts flourished at UGA in 2012–13, and I am pleased
and excited that the museum played a role not only in the inaugural Spotlight on the
Arts festival last November, but also in other joint pursuits with our neighbors in the
Performing and Visual Arts Complex.
In addition to this year’s MFA exhibition, last spring the museum organized the
exhibition “Pattern and Palette in Print: Gentry Magazine and a New Generation of
Trendsetters” in collaboration with students and teachers in the Lamar Dodd School
of Art’s (LDSOA) fabric design program. Other joint exhibitions include “Object in
Focus: The Orpheus Relief Project,” organized by Mark Abbe, assistant professor of
ancient art at LDSOA, with assistance from UGA’s Center for Applied Isotope Studies,
department of chemistry and department of classics; and a forthcoming exhibition of
American band memorabilia, organized by Performing Arts Center (PAC) director
George Foreman. In conjunction with programming at PAC, we hosted on several
occasions Make It an Evening, a pre-concert event that offered gallery tours and
dessert to Hodgson Concert and Ramsey Concert Hall event ticket holders. In this age
of collaboration, I offer Lamar Dodd’s vision of art with no barriers, a vision we plan to
move ever closer to realizing:
“Art is as old as man—is one of man’s most fundamental cultural heritages. It has no state boundaries—no national barriers. Art is
universal.
Georgia glories in her tradition, and Art plays an integral part in this consciousness of the past. Our art heritage can be found on our country roads—in modest houses in the mountains—in the excellent examples of Greek revival architecture along our seacoast. Georgia is rich in art which is not confined to museum case and museum wall.
Crafts made by our forefathers—produced to serve utilitarian needs as well as fulfill aesthetic desires—make Georgians conscious of their heritage. These works of the creative mind—the sensitive heart—the trained hand—are abiding evidences, whether executed in cooking utensils or in the family portrait.
Art is a matter of development, and is a means to a fuller and more abundant life. For Georgia, it means the realistic development of our vast resources—both spiritual and material.
Georgia offers to the artist the choicest material-rich substance for development of the crafts—rich clay deposits for the ceramic designer—and for the industrial artisan, fields yet unexplored. Scenery and people—unparalleled and unchallenged—await the artist’s brush.
Ours is a glorious past—but we look to the future—remembering that art is the reflection of man and his society. Our children are our future—as they are taught to revel in their heritage and learn to partake freely of Georgia’s generosity and abundance in the realm of art.”
William Underwood Eiland, Director
From the Director
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University of Georgia
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Mission Statement
The Georgia Museum of Art shares the
mission of the University of Georgia to
support and to promote teaching,
research and service. Specifically, as a
repository and educational instrument of
the visual arts, the museum exists to
collect, preserve, exhibit and interpret
significant works of art.
Partial support for the exhibitions and programs
at the Georgia Museum of Art is provided by
the W. Newton Morris Charitable Foundation,
the Friends of the Georgia Museum of Art and
the Georgia Council for the Arts through the
appropriations of the Georgia General Assembly.
The Council is a partner agency of the National
Endowment for the Arts. Individuals, foundations
and corporations provide additional support
through their gifts to the University of Georgia
Foundation. The Georgia Museum of Art is
ADA compliant; the M. Smith Griffith Auditorium
is equipped for the hearing-impaired.
Board of Advisors Mr. B. Heyward Allen Jr., chair
Dr. Amalia K. Amaki
Mrs. Frances Aronson-Healey
Mrs. June M. Ball
Dr. Linda N. Beard
Ms. Karen L. Benson
Mr. Fred D. Bentley Sr.*
Mr. Richard E. Berkowitz
Mrs. Jeanne L. Berry
Mrs. Devereux C. Burch
Mr. Robert E. Burton**
Mrs. Debbie C. Callaway**
Mr. Randolph W. Camp
Mrs. Shannon I. Candler,
executive committee, past chair*
Mrs. Faye S. Chambers
Mr. Harvey J. Coleman
Mrs. Martha T. Dinos**
Mrs. Annie Laurie Dodd***
Ms. Sally Dorsey
Professor Marvin Eisenberg*
Mr. Howard F. Elkins
Mr. Todd Emily
Ms. Carlyn F. Fisher*
Mr. James B. Fleece
Mr. Edgar J. Forio Jr.*
Mr. Harry L. Gilham Jr.
Mr. John M. Greene**
Mrs. Helen C. Griffith
Mrs. M. Smith Griffith*
Mrs. Marion E. Jarrell
Professor John D. Kehoe
Mrs. George-Ann Knox*
Mrs. Shell H. Knox
Mr. David W. Matheny
Ms. Catherine A. May
Mrs. Helen P. McConnell*
Mr. Mark G. McConnell
Mrs. Marilyn M. McMullan
Mrs. Marilyn D. McNeely
Mrs. Berkeley S. Minor
Mr. C. L. Morehead Jr.*
Ms. Jane C. Mullins*
Mr. Carl Mullis III, immediate past chair
Mrs. Betty R. Myrtle
Mrs. Deborah L. O’Kain
Dr. Randall S. Ott
Mrs. Janet W. Patterson
Ms. Kathy B. Prescott
Mr. William F. Prokasy
Mr. Rowland A. Radford Jr.*
Ms. Margaret A. Rolando
Mr. Alan F. Rothschild Jr., chair-elect
Mrs. Dorothy A. Roush*
Mrs. Sarah P. Sams**
Mr. D. Jack Sawyer Jr.
Mrs. Helen H. Scheidt**
Mr. Henry C. Schwob**
Mrs. Ann C. Scoggins
Ms. Cathy Selig-Kuranoff**
Mr. S. Stephen Selig III**
Mr. Ronald K. Shelp
Mrs. Margaret R. Spalding
Mrs. Dudley R. Stevens
Mrs. Carolyn W. Tanner
Mrs. Judith M. Taylor
Dr. Brenda Taggart Thompson
Mrs. Barbara Auxier Turner
Mr. C. Noel Wadsworth*
Mrs. W. Harry Willson
Dr. Carol V. Winthrop
Ex officio
Mrs. Linda C. Chesnut
Dr. William Underwood Eiland
Mr. Tom S. Landrum
Dr. Libby V. Morris
Ms. Michele Turner
Professor Gene Wright
*Lifetime member
**Emeritus member
***Honorary member
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F E A T U R E S
Exhibitions
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Exhibitions
Donor Spotlight
New in the Shop
New Acquisitions
Calendar of Events
Museum Notes
Event Photos
On the back cover:
Michael Simon (American, b. 1947)
Bowl with five black fish, 2004
Stoneware, salt glaze
Collection of the artist
On the front cover:
Chalice
Iver Windfeldt Buch (1749–1811)
St. Petersburg, 1791
Gold, diamonds, chalcedony, bloodstone,
nephrite, carnelian and cast glass
33 x 18 centimeters
On loan from Hillwood Museum and Gardens
Acc. no. 11.223
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Exhibitions
Exhibitions
“Exuberance of Meaning” features more than 30 works
of art and books, most of which Catherine the Great
commissioned for her own use or for the courtiers who
received them as gifts. Other objects in the exhibition
serve as examples of historic precedents for the em-
press’ choices or represent major currents in the history
of Russian art of the 17th and 18th centuries. The exhi-
bition presents a comparison of dazzling and masterful
objects that exemplify both medieval Byzantine culture,
of which Russia was the successor and guardian, and
the Western, neoclassical style that was the hallmark of
the Enlightenment. The exhibition and companion publi-
cations contribute to the current knowledge of patronage
in 18th-century Russia and to an understanding of the
role of Byzantine culture in Russia’s history up to the era
of neoclassicism.
Guest Curator: Asen Kirin, associate professor of art and
associate director of the Lamar Dodd School of Art
Galleries: Dorothy Alexander Roush and Martha Thomp-
son Dinos Galleries
Sponsors: Samuel H. Kress Foundation, the Frances
Wood Wilson Foundation, Mr. and Mrs. James T. Mills
Jr., the W. Newton Morris Charitable Foundation and the
Friends of the Georgia Museum of Art
Exuberance of Meaning: The Art Patronage of Catherine the Great (1762–1796) September 21, 2013–January 5, 2014
This exhibition features ceramic works that reveal the progression of
Athens artist Michael Simon’s work over the course of his career. The
objects are Simon’s “pick of the kiln”: the pieces he chose to keep
from every kiln firing. Simon began selecting them later in his career
after sending previous work to exhibitions, shops and fairs for almost
a decade without saving examples for himself. The exhibition features
dozens of objects, some that simply appealed to Simon and others
that represent a desired form. Simon’s body of work features mostly
functional objects. His interest in pottery originates from the role that
pots play within the household, serving a utilitarian purpose such as
food preparation, serving and storage.
Guest Curator: Caroline Maddox, director of development
Galleries: Dorothy Alexander Roush and Martha Thompson Dinos
Galleries
Sponsors: The W. Newton Morris Charitable Foundation and the
Friends of the Georgia Museum of Art
Pick of the Kiln: The Work of Michael Simon July 20–September 8, 2013
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Still Showing
Fashion Independent: The Original Style of Ann Bonfoey TaylorJune 1–September 15, 2013
Ann Bonfoey Taylor (1910–2007) created a life that personifies what an American woman can be—Olympic skier,
championship tennis player, licensed pilot, successful skiwear designer, skilled sportswoman—but above all, she was a
style icon. This exhibition, organized by Dennita Sewell, curator of fashion design at Phoenix Art Museum, showcases the
custom-made wardrobe of day and evening wear that Taylor assembled from the post–World War II era through the
1970s. It includes approximately 200 pieces designed by some of the most accomplished couturiers of the 20th century,
including Mariano Fortuny, Charles James, James Galanos, Cristóbal Balenciaga, Hubert de Givenchy and Madame Grés.
The collection, selected by Art and Antiques magazine as one of the top 100 museum gifts of 2008, also includes Taylor’s
own skiwear designs and sportswear and accessories by Hermès, Louis Vuitton, Gucci and Henry Maxwell.
In-House Curator: Mary Koon, editor
Galleries: Virginia and Alfred Kennedy, Philip Henry Alston Jr., Boone and George-Ann Knox I, Rachel Cosby Conway,
Alfred Heber Holbrook, Charles B. Presley Family, Lamar Dodd and Alonzo and Vallye Dudley Galleries
Sponsors: The Adsmith, Agora, Global Escapes, Sew Normal Studio, Sonia Says, the W. Newton Morris Charitable
Foundation, the Friends of the Georgia Museum of Art and many individual donors
Exhibitions
Works of Art
Don’t Miss
Face Jugs: Art and Ritual in 19th-Century
South Carolina
Dorothy Alexander Roush Gallery
On view through July 7. Sponsored by
Mr. Alan Rothschild Jr. through the Fort
Trustee Fund, Community Foundation of
the Chattahoochee Valley, the Georgia
Humanities Council and the W. Newton
Morris Charitable Foundation.
Deaccessioning Bernard Smol
Martha Thompson Dinos Gallery
On view through July 7
Censer, Russian (p. 4)Late 17th-century silver
Parcel gilt
H. 16.5 centimeters
On loan from Hillwood Museum and Gardens
Acc. no. 12.2.1-2
Azov Mother of God (p. 5, top left)Russian, 1775–80
Tempera on wood
37.5 x 28.8 centimeters
On loan from Hillwood Museum and Gardens
Acc. no. 54.19
Pierre-Étienne Falconet (1741–1791) (p. 5, bottom left)Portrait of Catherine II
Oil on canvas
73.7 x 55.9 centimeters
On loan from Hillwood Museum and Gardens
Acc. no. 51.60
Michael Simon (American, b. 1947) (p. 5, top right)Triangular vase with white bird with a long neck, 2003
Stoneware, salt glaze
Collection of the artist
Michael Simon (American, b. 1947) (p. 5, bottom right)Three-legged jar with black horse, 1998
Stoneware, salt glaze
Collection of the artist
Charles James (American, b. England, 1906–1978) (left) Ball gown, 1949
Silk taffeta and duchess satin
Collection of Phoenix Art Museum
She has spent countless hours serving as a volunteer and has
supported the museum through generous financial contributions.
Whenever there is a need, Judith is ready and willing to step in.
Her love for the museum and passion for the arts is undeniable.
She is an art enthusiast, a collector, a patron and an artist in her
own right. Her passion is infectious.
Judith has served as a docent at the Georgia Museum of Art
since 2003, leading tours for visitors of all ages, during which
she encourages them to think about how art fits into their lives.
She brings diverse knowledge, interest and experience into her
discussions about art. On occasion, she has even been known to
give a tour in French.
Judith’s volunteering is not limited to education. She also serves
as a board member of the Friends of the Georgia Museum of Art
and an active member of the Collectors. Last year, she chaired
the latter’s fundraising event, Seven Deadly Sins, which was a
rousing success, with a creative theme and a wonderful array of
auction items. Caroline Maddox, director of development, said,
“It’s not a party without Judith. She lights up the room at every
event with her bubbly personality and bright smile. She greets
every new face and advocates for the museum and its programs
to everyone she meets. Judith is always willing to lend a hand
for an event or step up as a sponsor. We are so grateful for her
enthusiasm for this museum and its programs.”
Last year, when the education department was in dire need of
support staff, Judith’s contribution enabled the department to
hire a part-time education assistant and scheduler, Amy Smoler.
This new position allowed the museum to offer more programs
and reach broader audiences.
Smoler schedules tours and programs, maintains records for the
education department and gives tours to visitors when needed.
She also helped construct the replica of a Chakaia Booker
sculpture for the museum’s float in the Athens holiday Parade
of Lights. “The addition of an education assistant filled a criti-
cal need in our department by helping us grow as the museum
continues to grow. Through this position, we are able to do so
much more to reach the needs of our audiences,” said Carissa
DiCindio, curator of education.
Judith’s love for the arts and her devotion to education led to the
creation of the Judith A. Ellis Endowment for Education, which
will support the museum’s educational programming in perpetu-
ity. This endowment will fund programs that encourage visitor
interaction with works of art and create connections between
audiences and the works in the museum. It supports our mission
to serve the university, the community and the state of Georgia
through educational programming.
According to museum director Bill Eiland, “Judith loves
all things French; so it’s fitting to call her une mécène
magnifique—a true devoted patron of this museum. Whether
in English or in French, she is formidable!”
Donor SpotlightJudith Ellis has been part of the Georgia Museum of Art family for more than a decade.
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“Fashion Independent: The Original Style of Ann Bonfoey Taylor” catalogue
Ceramic spool candleholders
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New in the Shop
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“Fashion Independent” showcases the style of a true icon, Ann Bonfoey Taylor. The Museum Shop celebrates Mrs. Taylor’s devotion to a fashionable life with our collection of textiles, accessories and home decor items. Come in and browse our current offerings to complete your museum experience.
20%off
This coupon entitles the bearer to
one regularly priced Museum Shop item.*
*Coupon must be presented at time of purchase. Offer good through September 15, 2013. Not valid on sale or consignment items.
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01 The color catalogue of the exhibition features more than 60 full ensembles and accessories that provide a comprehensive look at the wardrobe of a dynamic and sophisticated woman. Sumptuous
new photography is complemented by images from Mrs. Taylor’s personal archives and from the collections of notable photographers. $60 ($54, members) 02 Vintage-inspired glass containers to hold
your trinkets or bath supplies while beautifying your vanity. Various designs available. $24 ($21.60, members) 03 Filled with fresh linen-scented wax, these candles provide 18 hours of burn time. When
the candle is gone, reuse the covered container on your desk or sewing table. $15 ($13.50, members) 04 Cotton canvas bags featuring models from vintage sewing patterns. Three designs available.
$38 ($34.20, members) 05 Icons-in-training can hone their skills with “My Wonderful World of Fashion” books and postcard sets, the “Sticker Fashionista” book and the Fashion Face Off trump card
game. $19.95, $9.95, $12.95 and $9.95 ($17.96, $8.96, $11.66 and $8.96, members) 06 Marquin Campbell creates new and unique necklaces, earrings and bracelets from vintage jewelry findings. $32
to $95 ($28.80 to $85.50, members) 07 Handcrafted hats, bags and brooches from the popular California company. $58, $38 and $27.50 ($52.20, $34.20 and $24.75, members) 08 Record and share
fashionable thoughts with the Vintage Fashion Journal and Andy Warhol Fashion Mix and Match Stationery set. $12.95 and $8.95 ($11.66 and $8.06, members)
1960s sewing pattern totes
Vintage fashion journals & stationery
Silk accessories from Goody Goody Sumptuous
One-of-a-kind jewelry from Marquin Designs
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Marcelle Cahn (French, 1895–1981)
Untitled, 1966
Cardboard and wood
Georgia Museum of Art, University of Georgia;
Museum purchase with funds provided by the
Pierre Daura Center Fund
GMOA accession number pending
Vilmos Huszar (Hungarian, 1884–1960)
Composition, 1917
Linocut on paper
19 x 26 centimeters
Georgia Museum of Art, University of
Georgia; Museum purchase with funds
provided by the Audrey Love Charitable
Foundation
GMOA accession number pending
© 2013 Artists Rights Society (ARS), New
York / c/o Pictoright Amsterdam
Le Corbusier (Swiss, 1887–1965)
Femme à la main levée, 1954
Color lithograph on paper
Georgia Museum of Art, University of Georgia;
Museum purchase with funds provided by Letitia
and Rowland Radford
GMOA accession number pending
© 2013 Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York / ADAGP, Paris / F.L.C.
New Acquisitions
Championing abstract art and promoting ideas of structure and universality, the group’s landmark Paris exhibition in April 1930 brought together such members as Hans Arp, Alexandra Exter, Wassily Kandinsky, Fernand Léger, Piet Mondrian, Kurt Schwitters, Joseph Stella, Sophie Taeuber-Arp and many others. Organized by the Georgia Museum of Art, the exhibition “Cercle et Carré and the International Spirit of Abstract Art” focuses on this important group.
In support of this exhibition and the Pierre Daura collection, and made possible by the generosity of our patrons, the museum continues to acquire works by members of Cercle et Carré. Together with the Daura collection and archive, the Pierre Daura Center at the museum is quickly becoming among the most signifi-cant resources for scholarship on this modernist nexus of art and ideas. “Cercle et Carré and the Inter-national Spirit of Abstract Art” opens October 12, 2013.
n 1929, Pierre Daura, Joaquín Torres-García and the poet Michel Seuphor founded the international artistic group
Cercle et Carré (Circle and Square). I
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© 2013 Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York / COPY-DAN, Copenhagen
Constructed of wool and cotton with vegetable dyes, the object’s superb craft and design as well as its known history, both within the Garrard family and in the Oliver collec-tion, make it a valuable addition to the museum’s collection of decorative arts from Georgia.
Mae Garrard made this woven coverlet in
the 1880s near Blairsville, Ga. The donors, Ann and Ted Oliver, acquired the textile 30 years ago from Garrard’s family members.
Mae Garrard (American, 19th century)
Coverlet (detail), 1880s
Wool and cotton
60 x 82 inches
Georgia Museum of Art, University of Georgia; Gift of Ann and Ted Oliver
GMOA 2013.54
Franciska Clausen (Danish, 1899–1986)
Untitled, 1922
Watercolor and gouache on paper
Georgia Museum of Art, University of
Georgia; Museum purchase with funds
provided by the Chu Family Foundation
GMOA accession number pending
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Schedule a Visit to the Georgia Museum of ArtTo schedule a class visit or student assignment at the Georgia Museum of Art, please call us at
706.542.GMOA (4662) at least two weeks prior to the visit. Scheduling in advance enables us to prepare for your visit whether it is a docent-led tour, a self-guided visit led by an instructor or students
who will be coming on their own to complete an assignment.
Calendar : Summer 2013 Special Events
Collectors VisitThursday, July 11, 6 p.m.The Collectors will visit a private collection in Bishop, Ga.
You must be a member of the Collectors to participate.
For more information or to join the Collectors, call our
membership office at 706.542.0830.
Kress Project Book Release PartySunday, July 14, 2 p.m.Enjoy music by Charlie Hartness and performances by
other Kress Project winners. Copies of the book will be for
sale in the Museum Shop, and Lynn Boland, Pierre
Daura Curator of European Art, will lead a tour of the
Kress Collection at 3 p.m.
Third ThursdayThursday, July 18, August 15 and September 19, 6–9 p.m.Six of Athens’ established venues for visual art hold
“Third Thursday,” an event devoted to art in the evening
hours, on the third Thursday of every month. GMOA, the
Lamar Dodd School of Art, Lyndon House Arts Center,
Glass Cube & Gallery@Hotel Indigo-Athens, Ciné and
ATHICA will be open from 6 until 9 p.m. on those nights
to showcase their visual-arts programming. Visit
3Thurs.org for a calendar of events.
Collectors VisitTuesday, August 20, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.The Collectors will travel to Atlanta to visit the Governor’s
Mansion, enjoy lunch at Empire State South and finish
the day at the High Museum of Art to see “Girl with a
Pearl Earring: Dutch Paintings from the Mauritshuis.”
You must be a member of the Collectors to participate.
For more information or to join the Collectors, call our
membership office at 706.542.0830.
Museum MixThursday, August 22, 8 p.m.–midnightCome to our late-night art party and enjoy refreshments,
access to all galleries, musical entertainment and a
presentation by Athens Fashion Collective.
Student NightThursday, September 12, 8–10:30 p.m.Join the Student Association of the Georgia Museum of
Art for a night of food, fun and DIY projects! See the
group’s Facebook page for more information. Sponsored
by UGA Parents and Families Association.
Collectors PresentSunday, September 22, 2–5 p.m.In conjunction with the exhibition “Exuberance of
Meaning: The Art Patronage of Catherine the Great,” the
Collectors will partner with the Hugh Hodgson School of
Music and the Performing Arts Center to present a
concert featuring music composed and premiered in St.
Petersburg during Catherine’s reign. Collectors will enjoy
reserved seating and a private reception and gallery talk
following the performance. For more information or to
join the Collectors, call our membership office at
706.542.0830.
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Family Day programs are sponsored by Heyward Allen Motor Co., Inc., Heyward Allen Toyota,
YellowBook USA and the Friends of the Georgia Museum of Art.
All events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.
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Workshops & Classes
Films
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Tours
Family Days
Group Discussion: “Pick of the Kiln: The Work of Michael Simon”Sunday, August 25, 1:30 p.m.M. Smith Griffith AuditoriumPotter Mark Shapiro will moderate this discussion with
artist Michael Simon, who will read from the book
“Michael Simon: Evolution.” Reception to follow.
Bon Voyage “La Confidence”Saturday, July 27, 10 a.m.–noonCome say goodbye to Elizabeth Jane Gardner’s “La
Confidence” (ca. 1880) before it leaves the museum to
visit Bob Jones University. Complete a special activity in
the gallery, then come to the Michael and Mary Erlanger
Studio Classroom to write and illustrate a letter to
someone special.
Fashion Family DaySaturday, August 24, 10 a.m.–noon Come see the exhibition “Fashion Independent: The
Original Style of Ann Bonfoey Taylor,” then head to the
Michael and Mary Erlanger Studio Classroom to create
your own fashion-forward designs.
GMOA Celebrates FallSaturday, September 14, 10 a.m.–noon Take a look at works in the museum’s permanent
collection depicting fall scenes. Then make a leaf print
using fall colors in the Michael and Mary Erlanger
Studio Classroom.
“Georgia Guidestones”Sunday, July 21, 2 p.m.M. Smith Griffith AuditoriumThis documentary examines the Georgia Guidestones of
Elbert County, Ga., an imposing granite monument
cryptically inscribed with 10 guidelines for mankind in
eight different languages. A wealthy benefactor using the
pseudonym R.C. Christian commissioned this immense
monument in 1979, but his true identity remains a
mystery. Filmmakers Michael Reser and Paul Floyd will
lead a discussion following the film. 2012, NR.
Lectures & Gallery TalksFashion Film Series
“Versailles ’73: American Runway Revolution”Thursday, August 29, 7 p.m.M. Smith Griffith AuditoriumIn November 1973, for the second time in history, the
United States stormed France in an epic battle. Unlike
D-Day, this one would pit the French haute couture
establishment against innovative American ready-to-
wear designers in a runway rumble for industry
dominance. On the stage where Louis XVI married
Marie Antoinette, in front of a who’s who audience of
royalty, jet-set millionaires and icons including Princess
Grace of Monaco, Andy Warhol, Christina Onassis and
Josephine Baker, the American designers claimed
victory. Filmmaker Deborah Riley Draper and a panel of
influencers in fashion, history and pop culture will
discuss the implications of this legendary event, the
behind-the-scenes making of the film and the role of
fashion in life. 2012, NR, 91 min. Sponsored by Patricia
Cloar Milsted in honor of Judith Ellis.
Fashion Film Series“Girl Model”Thursday, September 5, 7 p.m.M. Smith Griffith AuditoriumThis documentary follows two people involved in the
fashion industry: Ashley, a deeply ambivalent model
scout who scours the Siberian countryside looking for
fresh faces to send to the Japanese market, and one of
her discoveries, Nadya, a 13-year-old plucked from her
Siberian home and dropped into the center of Tokyo
with promises of a profitable career. The two rarely meet
again, but their stories are inextricable. As Nadya’s
optimism about rescuing her family from their financial
difficulties grows, her dreams contrast with Ashley’s
jaded view of the industry’s corrosive influence. 2012,
NR, 77 min. Sponsored by Beverly and Edward Phares.
Fashion Film Series “Diana Vreeland: The Eye Has to Travel”Thursday, September 12, 7 p.m.M. Smith Griffith AuditoriumThis documentary is an intimate portrait and a vibrant
celebration of one of the most influential women of the
20th century, an enduring icon who had a strong
influence on the course of fashion, beauty, publishing
and culture. 2011, PG-13, 86 min. Sponsored by
Shannon and Peter Candler.
“Ron Meyers and the Usual Suspects”Sunday, September 15, 2 p.m.M. Smith Griffith AuditoriumA film by George Metropoulos McCauley and Matt
DeGennaro. NR, 40 min.
Films are generously
sponsored by:
Tour at Two: European Art from the Permanent CollectionWednesday, July 3, 2 p.m.Led by Laura Valeri, associate curator of European art.
Tour at Two: “Fashion Independent”Wednesday, July 10, 2 p.m.Led by José Blanco, associate professor, textiles,
merchandising and interiors department, College of
Family and Consumer Sciences, UGA.
Spotlight Tour: Kress CollectionSunday, July 14, 3 p.m.Led by Lynn Boland, Pierre Daura Curator of European
Art, and held in conjunction with the Kress Project book
release party.
Tour at Two: Highlights from the Permanent Collection Wednesday, July 17; August 7, 14 and 28; September 4, 11 and 25, 2 p.m. Led by GMOA docents.
Spotlight Tour: Highlights from the Permanent CollectionSunday, August 18 and September 15, 3 p.m.Led by GMOA docents.
Artful ConversationWednesday, July 24, 2 p.m. Join Carissa DiCindio, curator of education, for an
in-depth discussion of Elizabeth Jane Gardner’s “La
Confidence” (ca. 1880).
Tour at Two: “Pick of the Kiln”Wednesday, July 31, 2 p.m.Led by Caroline Maddox, director of development.
Artful ConversationWednesday, August 21, 2 p.m.Join Carissa DiCindio, curator of education, for an
in-depth discussion of George Cooke’s “Portrait of Mary
Hattaway Curry and Her Son, John” (1847).
Artful ConversationWednesday, September 18, 2 p.m.Join Carissa DiCindio, curator of education, for an
in-depth discussion of Pierre Daura’s “Martha at
Thirteen” (1943–44).
Gallery GamesThursday, July 18, August 22 and September 26, 4:15–5 p.m.Kids ages 7–11 are invited to join us for this special
interactive gallery tour. Learn about works in the museum
through activities designed just for kids.
Drawing in the GalleriesThursday, July 18, August 22 and September 26, 5–8 p.m. Come sketch in the galleries during these hours. No
instruction provided. Pencils only.
Teen StudioThursday, August 15, 5:30–8:30 p.m.Teens (ages 13–18) are invited to participate in an art
workshop and gallery tour of the exhibition “Fashion
Independent: The Original Style of Ann Bonfoey Taylor.”
Participants will tour the exhibition then work on their own
clothing designs in the Michael and Mary Erlanger Studio
Classroom. Pizza will be served. Space is limited. Email
[email protected] to reserve your spot.
Lunch and Learn Friday, September 27, 12:30 p.m.Faculty and staff at UGA are invited to join Lynn Boland,
Pierre Daura Curator of European Art, for “Circa 1930:
Europe Between the Wars,” a discussion of the upcoming
exhibitions “Cercle et Carré and the International Spirit of
Abstract Art” and “L’objet en mouvement: Early Abstract
Film.” Lunch provided. Space is limited. Please email
Carissa DiCindio, curator of education, at
[email protected] to reserve a place.
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NEW ARRIVALS
GMOA director of development Caroline Maddox and
her husband, Charlie Garrett, announced the birth of their daughter,
Rosalie Cleveland Garrett, who was born on March 9. Rosie weighed 7
pounds, 10 ounces. Ronan Patrick, the son of administrative assistant
Laura Rhicard and her husband, Andy, arrived on March 17. Ronan
weighed 8 pounds. The staff would like to welcome our newest members!
MEMBER NEWS
The Friends of the Georgia Museum of Art have joined a new museum
reciprocity program. The Reciprocal Organization of Associated Museums (ROAM) will
allow our members to access membership benefits at even more museums throughout
the country. The Friends already participate in the Southeastern and North American
Reciprocal programs. Members of the Friends can receive these benefits when they
join at the $100 level or above. To see a list of museums participating in ROAM, please
visit https://sites.google.com/site/roammuseums/. To join the Friends or upgrade your
membership, call 706.542.0830.
AWARDS
The American Alliance of Museums (AAM) honored Georgia Museum
of Art director William Underwood Eiland with the Award for Distinguished Service to
Museums at AAM’s annual conference, in Baltimore in May. The award was instituted in
1981 and recognizes excellence and contributions to the museum profession for at least
20 years. It is only given in years when there is a worthy nominee. “Art Interrupted:
Advancing American Art and the Politics of Cultural Diplomacy” received an honorable
mention in the art category of the Eric Hoffer Award for Short Prose and Independent
Books. The exhibition will be on view at the Georgia Museum of Art January 25–April 20,
2014. Samantha Meyer, public relations intern, received the Louis T. Griffith Student of
the Year Award in April. Samantha graduated from UGA’s Grady College in May and has
worked at GMOA for more than three years.
BOARD OF ADVISORS NEWS
The Board of Advisors held its spring meeting at the Yale University Art
Gallery, which recently reopened following a major renovation. Carl Mullis (Yale ’72),
led 27 members, spouses and GMOA staffers around to many points of interest on
campus. It was Carl’s last meeting as BOA chair; Buddy Allen succeeds him on July
1, with Alan Rothschild as chair-elect. The board elected as new members Jeanne
Berry of Atlanta and Jane Willson of Albany.
Some in the group spent the weekend prior to the meeting in New York City, where
they toured museums and private collections and enjoyed a dinner party hosted by
Dudley Stevens. Leaving New York, they stopped in Greenwich, Conn., for brunch at
the home of Brenda and Larry Thompson.
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BOA members at the home of Brenda and Larry Thompson.
Director Bill Eiland receives his award from Meme Omogbai, COO of the Newark Museum and board chair of AAM.
Director Bill Eiland, communications director Hillary Brown, Samantha Meyer and deputy director Annelies Mondi (left to right) at the Louis T. Griffith Student of the Year reception.
Rosalie Cleveland (left) and Ronan Patrick (right).
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You’ll receive invitations to our events, quarterly issues of Facet and
a discount in the Museum Shop. Join on our website,
www.georgiamuseum.org, or call 706.542.0830.
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Parking for the Georgia Museum of Art is available in the Performing Arts Center
(PAC) parking deck, at the rear of lot E11 off River Road (see map). Parking in
the PAC deck is free on Saturdays and Sundays and after 10 p.m. on weeknights with
a valid UGA ID or permit, unless there is a special event. Free parking (that is, parking
without a permit) is available in surface lot E11 on Saturdays and Sundays and after
4 p.m. on weekdays. Visit our website for more information.
Family Day
In conjunction with the exhibition “Face Jugs: Art and Ritual in 19th-Century South Carolina,” kids posed for pictures with their own handmade face jugs.
Opening Reception, MFA Degree Candidates Exhibition
Visitors enjoy work by exiting MFA students in the Lamar Dodd Gallery.
Kids made fancy hats after viewing depictions of headwear in the museum’s permanent collection.
Gifts
ALFRED HEBER HOLBROOK SOCIETYAnonymousThe Knox Foundation
DIRECTOR’S CIRCLEMrs. June M. BallDr. Patricia DeitzMr. and Mrs. Lee B. DurhamDr. and Mrs. Scott A. KleinerMrs. Erika C. LewisDr. Lars G. LjungdahlMrs. Sue Weems MannMr. and Mrs. Edgar B. MyrtleDr. and Mrs. Randall S. OttMr. and Mrs. William F. Prokasy IVJulie and Ira RothDrs. Norman and Mary Wood
SUSTAININGMr. and Mrs. Edward W. Phares
A special thanks to those who gave designated gifts:Audrey Love Charitable FoundationThe Chu Family FoundationMr. and Mrs. Don ColeForward Arts FoundationMr. and Mrs. Rowland A. Radford Jr.Samuel H. Kress FoundationDr. and Mrs. James A. Verbrugge
In memory of Patty Minser McDonald by Anne Wall Thomas
The Georgia Museum of Art received the following gifts between February 23 and May 24, 2013:
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