LeNews Summer 2014 - LeMoyne Center for Visual Arts

Creating Community
Through Art
Le News
A quarterly newsletter highlighting exhibits and events ·Summer 2014
Inside
pg 2
From the Director Welcome Members
pg 3
From the President Thank you to our Sponsors pg4
VOLUNTEER HIGHLIGHT Shirley McFadden
pg 5
LeMolynes First Traveling Show
Karl Zerbe - Civil Right
pg 6
Thank you Volunteers!
pg 7
Summer Art Camp
pg 8
Calendar of events
Members List cont.
Board of Directors
COVER ART:
“Dream House“
by Janet Hughes
Quilters Unlimited
August 1-30,2014
VOLUNTEERS
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LeMoyne Center for the Visual Arts, 125 N. Gadsden St, Tallahassee, FL 32301 850-222-8800 www.lemoyne.org
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From
Executive
Hot time, summer in
the city, and this year
has not failed us in that
department! LeMoyne
Center for the Visual
Arts (LeMoyne) continues to create and grow by leaps and bounds.
During the past quarter we have been actively soliciting the support of local elected officials to promote
our desire to be a part of the Cascades Park “mixed
use structure” slated for construction at the corner of
Gaines and Gadsden Streets. Through our presence at
Cascades Park, a symbiotic relationship will grow that
we believe will benefit everyone.
A successful call for artists garnered a harvest of great
shows for 2015 and 2016. The line-up will include national, regional and statewide exhibits. We are thrilled
to be bringing back a very popular show that will be
open to all artists, “Cats”, sponsored by Cat Life. Once
again we will fill the entire gallery with felines of all
types. So stayed tuned for more details!
As part of our 50th Anniversary Celebration, we have
been showcasing works from our permanent collection
the
Director
Welcome
BrendaAbstein
SteveAdams
Florence Ashby
& Laird Anderson
SteveAndrews
GayleAvant
JohnBabski
Marcos & Lynn Barrera
Grady & GailBass
JennyBates
Tom & Betty Beck
KarenBerkley
DorothyBinger
DeniseBishop
ChristineBoczarska
DebraBoone
NoliaBrandt
Randy & Debby Brienen
DaveBright
TriciaBrinkman
Randy & Lisa Bristol
HeatherBrooks
CindyBrown
Ron Hoffman &
Beverly Brownlow
KimBundage
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MEMBERS
DorianBurr
Peter & Sally Butzin
ShirleyCain
SusanCampbell
Bill & Cathy Campbell
ChrisCanthen
ValerieCarnett
Riko & Adrienne Carrion
DellCates
ConnieChen
Glenda Rabby &
Ted Chiricos
Greg & Ann Choppin
Ronald J. & Erica R. Clark
NylaClose
CarolCollins
EmilyConnor
Chuck & Terrie Corbett
Leon & Laura Lee Corbett
Mary Lama Cordero
William &
Stephanie Corry
Janis G.
Courson
Barbara Ann Cox
JudyCrews
Walker Banning &
Kathy Criscola
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Grace H. Dansby
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JeanetteDeDiemar
TorshiDejarnette
Kelley
Des Marais
EleanorDietrich
Michael & Nancy Douso
Martha Paradeis &
John Dozier
ShirleyDyal
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Anna L.
Enfinger
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OonaFessenden
VictoriaFierro
Bob & Barbara Fincher
Stan & Carole Fiore
James & Suzanne Foos
Lisa Magill Foran
BetsyFuchs
Mrs. J. T. Gardner
this year. We are focusing on our four core artists and
collaborating with our fellow galleries to share their
works with the community. So far this year we highlighted George Milton at LeMoyne, accompanied by
the personal pomegranate collection of our very own
Dick Puckett. The Council on Culture & Arts (COCA)
and the City of Tallahassee displayed works by Nancy
Reid Gunn, accompanied by Ron Yrabedra who celebrated his birthday on opening night at the City Hall
gallery. In June, we hung our Hiram Williams, “Body
of Work”, in 621 Gallery at Railroad Square. Cynthia
Hollis and her staff did a beautiful job of hanging the
show. Soon Karl Zerbe will be showing at the Museum
of Fine Arts at Florida State University.
Our seasons are full and our future is bright thanks to
the hard work of our board of directors and the generous support of our members. I welcome your input at
all times and look forward to seeing all of you during
upcoming events at LeMoyne.
Sincerely,
Ann Kozeliski
Leah K
Gentry
HildaGilchrist
SusanGilson
SnehaGiri
ZoeGolloway
LisaGoode
ChrysGoodwyne
Cecka Rose Green
Stephen & Fay Grimes
Kurt & Sarah Hamon
T. Michael &
Nancy P. Harrell
Rose M. Harvey
CharlesHarvey
Myron & JudyHayden
Donald L. &
Ruby E. Heath
Gary L.
Henry
JessicaHerndon
Opie TheresaHerring
KeaHerron
Sandra S. Higdon
JeanieHinkle
HanhHoang
Katherine B.Hoffman
LisaHopkins
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ShoupingHu
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KevinHyde
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MarciaJensen
Russell H. Johnsen
F. Craig &
Nancy Johnson
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Mary Carol Kaney
ScottKennedy
Donald R. &
Jessie Lovano -Kerr
CynthiaKillingsworth
GinaKinchlow
Francoise & Mike King
LeeKitchen
Karen & Skip Koch
DanielKoeppel
Rick Rice &
Christie Koontz
BettinaKrone
KayKuhne
MaryLaba
Annette Hannon Lee
David F. & Judy Lee
HopeLeedom
Charlotte Heuler &
Jack Levine
DeonLewis
Jeff & Nancy Lickson
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ChristinaLopez
Mary Jane Lord
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Linda S. Mabry
Margie MacMillan-McInnes
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Betsy & Mel Markowski
JaneMarks
Glenn & Kathy Mayne
LindaMcCarthy
Kathleen O. McCharen
RichardMcDonald
Emoryette McDonald
AnaMcDonald
ShirleyMcFadden
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EdieMcKay
DavidMcNaughton
MeghanaMelpati
MichelleMikysa
DebraMiller
Robert W. & Judy Miller
Ed, Pam, & Kayla Mills
PaulMitchell
William H. Moncrief
New and renewing Members from November 2013 through February, 2014 - Continued on page 8
From
President
As we all know, Tallahassee’s summer climate can make hermits
out of many of us.
Dashing from the air conditioned car to the air conditioned office or sprinting to avoid a tropical downpour
could be the framework for a new Olympic event. The
relentless oppressive heat and soaring humidity create
what I refer to as North Florida’s indoor season. Fall,
winter, spring and indoor completes my personal meteorological calendar. But it is also a season of stunning beauty in Tallahassee. When I view this season
from an artistic perspective, the shades of green are
lush and vibrant…….everything green seems to sag
and drip in a languid display. Morning skies often begin foggy, followed by brilliant blue and all before the
darkening clouds of the afternoon storms roll in. The
indigo sky of the approaching storm forms the perfect
backdrop for the verdant green landscape.
The indoor season for us at LeMoyne is a busy one.
Finalizing our 2015 exhibit schedule, planning our
annual Holiday Show, and working toward our new
Art and Soul event scheduled for early 2016 are just
a few of the things keeping us busy and excited. It is
also a time we like to recognize and thank our many
the
volunteers for whom we are indebted for so much of
our success. From answering phones to giving tours
to grant research to artistic advice, our incredible base
of volunteers donates immeasurable time and talent.
Fundraisers and event planners, along with public
speakers, public relations and education volunteers all
create an amazing cultural environment for LeMoyne
and our community. We are truly appreciative for all
they do!
The indoor season, because of summer vacations and
family time, can also be a slow period for us financially. As members, you recently received a letter from
us reflecting our annual fund campaign. The fund campaign has several levels of financial support and helps
us maintain our high caliber exhibits and resources
during the slower summer period. We gratefully appreciate your consideration.
We at LeMoyne are here to serve you…… our members and the greater Tallahassee community with the
finest in visual arts exhibits and education. Please
contact us with any questions, suggestions or if you
would enjoy an opportunity to volunteer with us. We
welcome you!
David Campbell
Board President
LeMoyne Would like to Thank a few of its Sponsors
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Volunteer Spotlight
ing about arts and literature. The art of cooking has
always been a part of my life, it is a family hobby and
my interest continues to this day. Not to mention, I
just love people. Every day you learn something new
from your friends and acquaintances…what a gift!
TM: When did you hear about LeMoyne Center for
the Visual Arts?
SM: I first heard about LeMoyne when I moved to
Tallahassee to work for the state.
TM: And what made you start volunteering for LeMoyne?
Shirley McFadden
This issue of the newsletter, we had the
privilege of interviewing one of the hardest working volunteers at LeMoyne, Shirley
McFadden. Shirley has been a member of
LeMoyne for five years and has gone above
and beyond assisting LeMoyne in bringing
the arts to the community.
Taylore Maxey (TM): Thank you for this interview,
Shirley. To start off, can you tell the readers about
yourself?
Shirley McFadden (SM): Sure, I have a Bachelor’s
degree in history from Wesleyan College in Macon,
Georgia. The majority of my 35 year career was with
the State of Florida Child Support Enforcement Program; where it was an honor to be a part of a program that significantly improves the lives children
by increasing the financial security of families. Also,
I personally have an insatiable curiosity for learn4
SM: I always wanted to volunteer in some area of
the arts. Although I am not an artist, I so admire the
hard work and talent it takes to be successful in a
chosen field. The LeMoyne Center for the Visual Arts
is a wonderful place to view art and meet the artists. I also wanted to broaden my group of friends
to include people that share similar interests. Until I
retired, I did not believe that I could spend enough
time volunteering on a routine basis to make a difference.
TM: You definitely make a difference at LeMoyne.
Can you tell us about one of the most memorable
events you volunteered for with LeMoyne?
SM: One year we hosted the Art Show, put on by
City of Tallahassee employees. Some of the people
had never been to an art venue and had the opportunity to see that the enjoyment of art was not
“stuffy” and boring. That was a thrill and makes all
the work done by staff and members worthwhile.
TM: That is great. Art is meant for all walks of life.
As this interview comes to a close, is there anything
else you want the readers to know about LeMoyne?
SM: If you have not been to LeMoyne recently
please come see the exhibits and take some art
classes, you will enjoy it!
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If you know of a LeMoyne member we should highlight in our
newsletter, e-mail Ann Kozeliski at [email protected].
“Civil Right”, works by Karl Zerbe to Travel,
Exhibits
LeMoyne CVA provides
State Museum with images they had never seen before.
The LeMoyne Center for the Visual
Arts (LeMoyne) has
achieved a major goal
of a traveling exhibit
from its permanent
collection! “Civil Right,”
a collection of works
by artist Karl Zerbe,
historic newspaper
photographs and one
striking photograph
by Larry Fuchs, will
be making its first trip
Two MAsks,Black and White, 1963, Karl Zerbe
next year to Valdosta Singing Woman #1, 1962, Karl Zerbe State University.
The collection has been designed to fit the venue. We are
particularly excited that part of this collection will be part
Thanks to the diligence of Linda Van Beck, long time
of the upcoming exhibit on Civil Rights at the State Mumember of LeMoyne, artist and dedicated follower of Karl seum this fall. LeMoyne is supplying images that the State
Zerbe, the collection has been pieced together forming a
Museum curator had never seen before. The museum will
cohesive, strong statement of one artist’s reaction to the
also be displaying the Larry Fuchs photograph as part of
atrocities that occurred during the Civil Rights Movement their exhibit.
of the early sixties.
LeMoyne is proud to be collaborating with the State MuZerbe gleaned his inspiration for the works from watching seum on this exhibit and wants to thank Linda Van Beck
news broadcasts of the events that transpired in Albany,
for all her dedicated work towards achieving this goal.
Georgia, in the summer of 1962. The works are ink drawALbany Georgia #5, 1962, Karl Zerbe
ings on Mulberry paper painted in Zerbe’s strong, characteristic German expressionist style. The complete exhibit
has 16 original works.
Accompanying the exhibit are enlargements of Tallahassee Democrat photographs that really bring the movement home. The collection of photographs includes an
image that hasn’t been seen that often. Taken in 1975,
Larry Fuchs, captured a striking image of the Ku Klux Klan
marching in Lake City.
The composition shows a trio of Klan members in full robe
and head gear, sans masks. Reflected in a store window,
juxtaposed by a Father and young son walking towards
them on the sidewalk, a George Wallace for Governor
poster sits in the window between them.
Civil Right is a collection of 16 works by Karl Zerbe, Historic Newspaper photography and a photographic work by Larry Fuchs depicting the Klu Klux Klan.
The collection can be adjusted to fit your gallery space If your organization
is interested in exhibiting the Karl Zerbe traveling show, Civil Right, please
contact the gallery at 850-222-8800
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LeMoyne Volunteers
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LeMoyne Appreciates Its
Volunteers!
LeMoyne Center for the Visual Arts would like to
thank our amazing Volunteers for their hard work
and dedication! We appreciate all that you do for
LeMoyne and the arts!
Adrian
Just a few of
the people
LeMoyne
depends on
daily to make
us
GREAT!
Marisa
Florentina
Midori
Volunteers are needed everyday.
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We are currently seeking volunteers to join the Saturday
staff. Duties include: greeting gallery guests, answering
the phone and providing information about the exhibits,
and classes. Call Shirley at 222-8800 to volunteer TODAY!
Chelsea
Summer Art Camp
Summer
Art Camp
2014
Art Mixed with
Adventure at
Summer Art Camp
This summer we went on an Animation Adventure during LeMoyne’s Summer Art Camp! Each
session we focused on a particular style of animation as we revealed how our beloved characters are brought to life. We discovered what
it takes to be SUPER HUMAN, wrote our own
fairytale ending through STORYBOOK WONDER, figured out how to go FROM ORDINARY
TO EXTRAORDINARY, uncovered the myths buried within FOLKLORE & FANTASY, bravely faced
what it takes to find HEROIC ACTION, and created our own REALMS OF ILLUSTRATION. We
had a wonderful summer full of fun, creativity,
art, and inspiration!
Students in LeMoyne’s Teen Foundations Program, led by a remarkable group of talented and
experienced artists, created work based off specific artists from Master Classics to Contemporary Explorations. This directed approach allowed the students to not only research and study, but
also gave them the opportunity to recreate and redesign these master
works. We had two talented groups of students who created some truly
inspired works of art.
The staff, volunteers, donors, and teachers make LeMoyne SummerArt
Camp an exciting and inspiring place for our students. We are truly grateful for all of the effort that went into making this one unforgettable summer of art.
Plans for 2015 are already underway; be
sure to mark your calendar for what will
be a summer of art you won’t want to
miss!
Until next summer, Jennifer Infinger,
Education Coordinator
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125 N. Gadsden St.,Tallahassee, FL 32301 (850) 222-8800
2014 Calendar of Events
August 1-23
Historic Threads - Quilters Unlimited
September 5 -27
Ken Falana - One Man Show
October 3-31
Dean Mitchell - One Man Show
November - December
Holiday Show
2015 Calendar of Events
January 19- February 28
Florida Watercolor Society – Traveling Exhibition
Emerging Artists -TBA
March 7-29
28th Annual Mahaska Whitley High School Show
April 3-25
Chuck Beard - Photography
Ann Kemp & Diane Murphy -Glass and Image
April 19-20
14th Annual LeMoyne Chain of Parks Art Festival
May 1 – May 30
Tallahassee Watercolor Society – TriState Juried Exhibition
2014 Board Of Directors
David Campbell
President/Chairman of the Board
Kaye Kendrick
Co-Vice President
Paul
Craft
Treasurer
Terri
Brooks
Co-Secretary
Mary Jo Spector
Artist Representative
Stan Chapman
Michael Davino
Julian Dozier
Jacque Foster
Rick Hilburn
Lila Jaber
Rene’ Lynch
Shirley McFadden
Julian Mathis
Taylore Maxey
Charles McElroy
Patrick Monroe
donalee pond-Koenig
Linda Puckett
STAFF
Ann Kozeliski, Director
Jennifer Infinger, Education Coordinator
Heather Dunbar, Membership Coordinator
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new and renewing Members from November 2013 through February, 2014 , cont. from pg 1
PatrickMonroe
Mary E. Tippin-Moody & Henry E. Moody III
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