2016 January-April Issue

artifacts
January-April 2016
Imagimation includes 136 pieces celebrating the past 100
years of animation, an art form that continues to evolve.
This extensive exhibition presents a full range of animation
techniques, from the groundbreaking traditional animation
of “Gertie the Dinosaur,” created by American Winsor McCay
in 1914, through today’s many digitally supported animation
productions and applications.
Imagimation was organized by animation professionals,
collectors and historians Nancy and Hal Miles and is culled
from the collection of The Animation Hall of Fame, Inc.,
founded in 2010. Encompassing several thousand pieces,
the collection covers all of the styles, techniques, and many
international artists throughout the history of animation and
represents the Miles’ extensive 30-year animation collecting
passion.
Studio: Walt Disney Productions; Director: David Dodd Hand; Producer: Walter Elias “Walt” Disney;
Animator: Myron “Grim” Natwick
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Snow White and Bunnies Original Animation Cels, 1937
Gouache and Ink on Nitrate Celuloide, Paper Background, 6 5/8” X 6 1/2”
Courtesy of the Animation Hall of Fame, Inc.
Director’s Circle Preview - Friday, January 15, 5-7 p.m.
Director’s Circle members are invited for a special exhibition
preview and gallery talk with curators and Animation Hall of
Fame founders, Nancy and Hal Miles.
Exhibition Lecture - Thursday, March 10, 6-7:30 p.m.
Nancy and Hal Miles will give a presentation on the history of
animation and the building of the Animation Hall of Fame’s
collection. This event is open to the public.
January 16- April 10
The exhibition was orgnanized by Nancy and Hal Miles from the Nancy and Hal Miles Collection.
Exhibition tour management by Landau Traveling Exhibitions.
Themed Tour - Thursday, March 30, 2-3 p.m.
Join a special themed tour on the history of women in
animation led by Nancy Miles. Free for museum members;
included with admission for nonmembers.
Coming in early 2016!
In late January, the Appleton
welcomes Patrick Dougherty for
a three-week residency, during
which he will build a site-specific,
outdoor sculpture on the museum
grounds. Dougherty has become
renowned for his unusual and
dynamic outdoor sculptures built
with tree branches and saplings.
During the anticipated two years
that the sculpture will stand
before it decomposes into the
landscape, it will be a part of the
museum’s outdoor Sculpture Walk
and Garden. Also on display from
January 16-April 17, a selection of drawings, video and photo
documentation of the artist’s past projects.
Dougherty has completed more than 260 installations
worldwide and needs your help to make this project a success.
The Appleton is seeking dedicated, volunteer assistance from
individuals, groups or organizations to assist the artist with
the construction of the Stickwork sculpture February 1-19.
All skill levels (ages 16 and older) are welcome. Each shift is
four hours, unless otherwise requested by the volunteer. The
project continues rain or shine.
For more information about becoming a volunteer for the
Stickwork project, contact Lara Sundberg, 352-291-4455,
ext. 1836. or [email protected].
DIGNITY:
TRIBES IN TRANSITION
April 23-June 19
After boarding a plane for an impromptu trip to Haiti, then
commercial photographer Dana Gluckstein sparked a passion
that would dominate her life: photographing the indigenous
peoples who comprise six percent of the world’s population.
She has traveled the world, often at her own expense, to
record the lives of the Goba in Zambia, the Maasai in Kenya,
the Quechua in Peru, and peoples in Bhutan, Botswana, Bali,
and Mexico, as well as native Hawaiians, members of the
Navajo tribe in Arizona and the Campbell River Indian Band in
Canada.
Above: Dana Gluckstein, Woman
with Pipe, 1983, Courtesy of the
artist.
Left: Photo of Dana Gluckstein in
Botswana by Tai Power Seef
The Sculpture
February 1-19
The artist will construct a Stickwork sculpture on the museum
grounds, directly inspired by Marion County’s natural
environment. We encourage guests to visit throughout the
installation and talk to the artist about his work and process.
The Exhibition
January 16-April 17
Visit the Stickwork exhibition inside the museum to see
photos, video footage and memorabilia from the artist’s past
projects.
Dignity: Tribes in Transition features 60 large format, black
and white photographs by the award-winning photographer.
These portraits pay homage to indigenous peoples around
the world and remind us that their cultures are imperiled.
Many of the cultures represented in this exhibition – African,
South American and Asian – are represented in the museum’s
collection, providing a rare opportunity to bring past and
present together.
Opening Celebration - Friday, April 22, 6-8 p.m.
Join us for a presentation by photographer Dana Gluckstein,
who will discuss her work and the exhibition, followed by a
reception. This event is open to the public. Director’s Circle
members are invited for a VIP meet-and-greet with the artist
from 5-6 p.m.
Artist Talk
Thursday, February 11, 6-7:30 p.m.
See the Stickwork in progress as the artist gives a
presentation on his work and past projects.
These events are free and open to the public.
The Stickwork Project is supported in part by the National Endowment for the
Arts and Marion Cultural Alliance.
Opposite page: Patrick Dougherty, Boogie Woogie, photograph by Jared Kudabeck and
Frank Konhaus
Above: Patrick Dougherty, Learning Curve, photograph by Jonathan Mathis
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Photographs by Bruce Mozert and Others
Photograph by Bruxce Mozert, Courtesy of Bruce Mozert
January 23- April 24
Paradise Park was a segregated Florida attraction opened
in 1949 by the owners of Silver Springs, the state’s oldest
attraction, and operated by African-American staff until
1969. The project is curated by the Appleton and Lu Vickers,
Tallahassee Community College professor and co-author of
the recently-published book, “Remembering Paradise Park:
Tourism and Segregation at Silver Springs,” in partnership with
Silver Springs State Park, Friends of Silver Springs and Marion
County Black Archives.
Paradise Park Remembered is comprised of approximately
100 photographs taken by Bruce Mozert, who was a former
staff photographer for Silver Springs, as well as snapshots
from private collections and Marion County Black Archives.
During the organization of this exhibition, Bruce Mozert
passed away. His contributions to our community were
extraordinary; he had a gift for capturing the unique beauty
and spirit of Florida. The Appleton is honored to showcase his
work in Paradise Park Remembered: Photographs by Bruce
Mozert and Others.
Funding for this program was provided through a
grant from the Florida Humanities Council with funds
from the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations
expressed in this exhibition do not necessarily
represent those of the Florida Humanities Council or
the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Exhibition Talk and Book Signing - Friday, January 22, 6-8 p.m.
Lu Vickers and Cynthia Wilson-Graham, co-authors of the
recently published “Remembering Paradise Park: Tourism
and Segregation at Silver Springs,” will give a talk on their
work and interest in the history of Paradise Park. The talk will
be followed by a book signing and reception; books will be
available for purchase in the Appleton Store. This event is free
and open to the public.
Panel Discussion - Thursday, February 25, 6-8 p.m.
Join us for a panel discussion on the often hidden history
of the segregation of Florida’s beaches. Panel participants
include Dr. Enid C. Pinkney, a preservation leader from South
Florida speaking on Virginia Key Beach and the historic
Hampton House in Brownsville; Marsha Dean Phelts, who
will speak on American Beach just north of Jacksonville;
and Lu Vickers and Cynthia Wilson-Graham, who will make
introductions and give remarks. This event is free and open to
the public.
Events at Silver Springs State Park
In conjunction, Silver Springs State Park will host a display
of vintage memorabilia and photographs from Paradise Park
in its Education Center. Current Silver Springs and former
Paradise Park boat captain David Faison will walk visitors
down memory lane every Tuesday-Saturday, 11 a.m.,
12:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. sharing stories from his 58 years of
service and taking questions. Regular admission fees apply.
On February 18, in honor of Black History Month, Silver River
Museum presents an open house from 4-6 p.m. and from 6-7
p.m., a presentation by Cynthia Wilson-Graham on the story
of Paradise Park. This free event at 1445 Northeast 58th
Avenue, Ocala is open to the public.
January-April Film Schedule
Sundays, 2 p.m.
The Educational Art Film Series is free for members; included
in the cost of admission for nonmembers. For descriptions of
these films, visit AppletonMuseum.org/events/artfilms.
January 3
The Shakers (57 min.)
Mel Stabin, Beach Scene, Courtesy of the artist
Ocala Art Group
Workshops and Demonstrations
January-April
For more information, to register for workshops or to join
Ocala Art Group, visit OcalaArtGroup.org.
Mixed Media Masterpiece with Carol Frye
January 13-14, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Transparent Watercolor Workshops with
Mel Stabin (two-day or three-day workshops)
February 8-12, 9:30 a.m.
Chinese Watercolor with Lian Zhen
March 9, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. or
Two-day workshop, March 10-11
Presenting Your Art Workshop with David D’Alessandris
April 13-14, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
January 10
10 Buildings That Changed
America (60 min.)
January 17
American Experience: Walt
Disney, Part One, 1901-1941
(120 min.)
January 24
American Experience: Walt
Disney, Part Two, 1941-1966
(120 min.)
January 31
Calder: Sculptor of Air
(51 min.)
February 7
Soundtrack for a Revolution
(82 min.)
February 14
A Model for Matisse
(67 min.)
February 21
Rivers and Tides:
Andy Goldsworthy (90 min.)
February 28
American Masters:
Dorothea Lange (105 min.)
March 6
No film will be shown
March 13
Who the #%$! is Jackson
Pollock? (74 min.)
March 20
Building the Great Cathedrals
(60 min.)
March 27
Easter Parade (107 min.)
April 3
In Their Own Words:
Jim Henson (55 min.)
April 10
Cave of Forgotten Dreams
(90 min.)
April 17
Bill Cunningham, New York
(84 min.)
April 24
Painters Painting (116 min.)
Below: Bill Cunningham in Bill Cunningham, New York
Mother’s Day Chocolate Brunch
May 8, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Celebrate the special women in your life with a
Chocolate Brunch in the Appleton’s courtside café.
Included is a catered brunch with a variety of chocolate
infusion, a docent-led tour of artwork featuring themes
of motherhood, a special Mother’s Day party favor and a
discount in the Appleton Store.
Tickets go on sale April 4 and can be purchased online
or in person. For more information, contact Lara
Sundberg, [email protected] or 352-291-4455 ext. 1836.
Space is limited. Members $30; Nonmembers $40.
Dig Into Clay
There’s only one session remaining of our popular Dig Into
Clay program before Summer Art Camp begins! Choose from
either handbuilding or wheelthrowing and create earthenware
sculpture, vessels and other ceramic works of art using a
variety of techniques. This six-week workshop is appropriate
for all skill levels, ages 16 and older.
Session 3, January 25-March 5
Choose one of the following:
Handbuilding: Mondays, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
January 25, February 1, 8, 15, 19, 22
Wheelthrowing A: Thursdays, 6-8:30 p.m.
January 28, February 4, 11, 18, 25, March 3
Wheelthrowing B: Saturdays, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
January 30, February 6, 13, 20, 27, March 5
Members $200; Nonmembers $250
Includes instruction and one studio day per week on Saturdays
from 1-4 p.m., 25 lb. of clay, studio time, supplies, glazes and
firing.
Drawing in the Gallery
First Thursday of the month
January–May
Practice your drawing skills as you get up close and personal
with artwork from the collection. Each month, meet in a
different gallery and use the artwork as inspiration for your
own sketches. Bring your own pencils and sketchbooks and
we’ll provide the stools. Free for museum members; included
with the cost of museum admission for nonmembers.
For more information, contact Mary Moore, 352-291-4455,
ext. 1613. This program is for ages 16 and older; no
reservation required.
ART 101
Glass Fusing
Tuesday, January 19, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
or Thursday, January 21, 6-8:30 p.m.
Ceramic Workshop
Tuesday, February 16, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
or Thursday, February 18, 6-8:30 p.m.
ART101 is a series designed to inspire your creative side while
providing a pleasant, successful experience! Each one-day
workshop is offered twice – once in the morning and once in
the evening. Coffee is served in the morning workshops and
ages 21 and older may bring wine to the evening workshops.
Workshops are open to ages 16 and older and are appropriate
for all skill levels.
Pen & Ink/Barn Landscape
Tuesday, March 15, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
or Thursday, March 17, 6-8:30 p.m.
Cost per Art 101 Experience
(includes instruction and supplies):
Members: $30 each
Nonmembers: $35 each
After-school Explorations
Tuesdays, 3-4:30 p.m.
Enroll your young artist in these five-week sessions, each
focusing on a different medium and theme. Classes are
appropriate for all skill levels, ages 7-12. To register, or for
more information, visit AppletonMuseum.org or contact Mary
Moore, 352-291-4455, ext. 1613.
Clay
January 5-February 2
Use clay to create works of art with a variety of hand-building
techniques.
Save the Date!
summer
ART CAMP
Mark your calendars for the 2016 Summer Art Camp
beginning June 6! Pint-sized Picassos as well as teens will
enjoy six weeks of fun, creative, hands-on art experiences.
Online registration for Art Camp will begin April 4 at
AppletonMuseum.org.
Drawing
February 16-March 15
Gain confidence in the art of drawing while working from both
observation and imagination.
Cost Per Five-Week Session
Members: $75
Nonmembers: $100
Half-day Happenings
Marion County Public School Early Release Days
February 24, April 6, May 18, 1:30-3 p.m.
Half-day Happenings are a perfect way for students to
spend their early-release days – and a great way to discover
the Appleton! Pick up an “assignment” at the front desk,
explore the exhibitions, and then visit the ARTSpace for a
corresponding art-making experience. This program is open to
all ages; no registration required.
Free for children and museum members; included in the cost
of admission for adult nonmembers.
First Saturday
February 6, March 5, April 2, May 7, 1-3 p.m.
Enjoy family fun in the ARTSpace on the first Saturday of
the month! Art-making activities are inspired by artists on
special display at the Appleton, or in the permanent collection.
First Saturdays are for ages four and up; adults welcome to
participate.
Free for children and museum members; included in the cost
of admission for adult nonmembers.
Young In Art Youth Art Exhibition
April 16-May 8
Visit the Education wing to see this annual display of artwork
from Marion County Public School students.
Spring Break in the ARTSpace!
Tuesday, March 22-Friday, March 25
10 a.m.-5 p.m.
The ARTSpace is now open during the museum’s regular hours
so bring your children in anytime between Tuesday, March 22
and Friday, March 25 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. for fun art-making
activities. The ARTSpace offers themed activity stations,
mosaic magnets and a glass drawing wall. The ARTSpace is
free for children and museum members; included in the cost
of admission for adult nonmembers.
Thank you for your support!
The September 2015 Membership Drive was a great success
and we thank everyone who joined or renewed their Appleton
membership, and specifically our longtime supporters, who
stand as ambassadors for the museum on a daily basis. We
also want to thank Ralph Demilio of Demilio Photography
for taking all the lovely photos of our members. We spent
several days snapping photos around the museum and truly
appreciate those who served as our models.
Throughout the month, we hosted several members only
events to show how much we appreciate your continued
support and held a drawing for all those who joined the
museum for the very first time.
If your membership is up for renewal, contact Colleen Harper
at 352-291-4455, ext. 1831 – and don’t forget to ask about
the added benefits of joining our upper-level Director’s Circle!
New Additions to Sculpture
Walk and Garden
In October, the Appleton proudly welcomed two new sculptures
to the growing Sculpture Walk and Garden. First, artist John
Gamache delivered and installed FLORADA, which you might
recognize from Tuscawilla Lake. The artist created the large,
powder-coated steel and concrete dandelion for the 2014
Ocala Outdoor Sculpture Competition and won People’s Choice
Award. The previous year, the local sculptor won Best in Show
for Lofted, on permanent display in Tuscawilla Park.
The following week, Illinois-based artist Bob Emser installed
Wind Gap, 2004. Emser says, “Wind Gap is more than a
spiritual reference to the pioneering machinery of aviation
and nautical history. This pivotal sculpture in my (body of)
work represents that particular space in time that stands still,
allowing one to chart a new course during this “gap in the
wind.” Prior to reaching its new home at the Appleton, Wind
Gap was a part of the Fifth Biennial Sculpture Exhibition in
Chattanooga, TN from 2011-2013 and before that, stood on
Governors Island in New York City.
The Sculpture Walk and Garden is an ongoing project
designed to create an engaging and dynamic outdoor space
that is accessible and free of charge, at all times. We continue
to fundraise for this project through the sale of inscribable
bricks, pavers and benches placed around the sculptures and
walkways.
Above: Bob Emser, Wind Gap, 2003, stainless
steel, aluminum, polycarbonate
Right: John Gamache, FLORADA, 2014, powder
coated steel
For more information on how to make
a donation or to purchase a brick,
paver or bench, contact Victoria Billig
at 352-291-4455, ext. 1294, or
[email protected].
Mobile Photography Contest &
Exhibition
For four weeks in September, The Studio collected photos for
the second annual Mobile Photography Contest and Exhibition.
Photos were accepted in four categories: The Great Outdoors,
People of Marion County, Black & White Photography and
Pattern & Shape. 200 people participated, sending an
astounding total of almost 600 photos! All photo entries were
printed and hung in the Preview Gallery from Oct. 13-18 and
prizes were given in an evening celebration.
Appleton Receives
Association of Florida Colleges,
Excellence in Communications
and Marketing Awards
The Appleton was
honored to receive
two awards this
year from the AFC’s
Communications and
Marketing Commission.
The Artifacts quarterly
newsletter won a Second
Place award and the
membership drive
campaign won First
Place in the “Best Bang
for the Buck” category.
We’d like to thank our two jurors, who had the very difficult
task of designating awards. The People of Marion County
and Black & White Photography winners were selected by
photographer Ralph Demilio, while Andrew Lowrey from the
College of Central Florida selected winners for The Great
Outdoors and Pattern & Shape. An additional prize was given
in each category for the photo that received the most “Likes”
on Facebook, as well as an Appleton Staff pick.
The Studio is the Appleton’s membership level for young
members, ages 21-39. Visit AppletonMuseum.org for more
information about the Studio and Studio-hosted events.
New and Upgraded
Director’s Circle Members
July 1-October 31, 2015
Ms. Janice G. Barone
Mr. & Mrs. Barry A. Barringer
Ms. Mary H. Britt
Ms. Flavia Brown
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Carter
Mr. & Mrs. James Collmer
Mr. & Mrs. Wade Davis
Ralph & Dana Demilio
Mr. Mark Thomas Donohue
Ms. Victoria Downs
Mr. Robert W. &
Mrs. Linda M. Friend
Mr. Robert N. Jaeger
Nettie & Maurice Joy
Ms. Camille Kempke
Mr. & Mrs. H. Randolph Klein
Ms. Nancy C. MacDonald
Carmen & Don Maines
Margaret E. Ritchie &
Thomas E. Fish
Roy & Polly Sheffield
Dr. & Mrs. Gerald Simmons
Ms. Susan Smith
Kent & Annette Strobel
Mrs. Betty Jean Wochinski
Themed Tours
Themed tours are docent-led and meet in the lobby at 2 p.m. To RSVP for a themed tour, visit AppletonMuseum.org or contact
Lara Sundberg at 352-291-4455, ext. 1836 or [email protected].
January 15, noon-3 p.m.
Appleton Art for Arbor Day
February 25, 2 p.m.
Paradise Park
In celebration of Florida’s
Arbor Day, docents will be
stationed in the galleries
to meet with visitors and
discuss the importance and
symbolism of trees, flowers
and other botanicals in
the museum’s permanent
collection.
A spotlight tour of the special
exhibition, Paradise Park
Remembered: Photographs
by Bruce Mozert and Others.
March 31, 2 p.m.
Women in Animation
April 28, 2 p.m.
How to Look at a Painting
A guided tour of special
exhibition Imagimation by
Nancy Miles, co-founder
of the Animation Hall of
Fame and co-curator of the
exhibition.
What does it take to truly
know what you’re seeing
when you look at a work
of art? Enrich your viewing
experiences and explore the
practical skill of looking at
art.
Celebrating Mr. Appleton
October 14, 2015 would have been Arthur I. Appleton’s
100th birthday. We celebrated with special displays in the
lobby, commemorating how the Appleton Museum was
conceptualized, beginning with a replica of the actual cocktail
napkin upon which Mr. Appleton drew a sketch of how he
envisioned the museum to look. Saturday, October 3, we
hosted a free Community Day and invited everyone to visit the
exhibitions and the ARTSpace to create artwork with “Happy
Birthday” messages to Mr. Appleton, later pieced together in a
quilt and hung in the lobby. Guests were also invited to watch
a special film in the auditorium that paid tribute to his life and
work.
Linda Appleton-Potter
Daughter of Arthur I. Appleton
During an evening reception on his birthdate, we gathered with
family and friends to remember not only Mr. Appleton, but all
those who made such a profound impact on our community by
bringing this collection of art to the people of Marion County.
Mobile Photography Contest
& Exhibition Opening
October 13, 2015
After Hours Alpine Express
October 1, 2015
Mr. Appleton’s 100th Birthday
October 14, 2015
A Fine Timber Exhibition Opening
November 13, 2015
Art Scene
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On the cover: Patrick Dougherty with Ruaille Buaille (Absolute Pandemonium)
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Night at the museum
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May 21, 6:30-9 p.m.
Join us for our second Family Night at the Museum, benefitting
the Appleton’s education department. Take a flashlight tour
of the museum while characters from your favorite paintings
come to life! Enjoy art-making activities in the ARTSpace,
refreshments and photo ops in the café, and films in the
auditorium. For more information, or to learn how you can
sponsor this event, contact Mary Moore, 352-291-4455,
ext. 1613, or [email protected].
Tickets on sale April 11 at AppletonMuseum.org.
Members: $10
Nonmembers: $15
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ARTFul Dining 2016
Five Themes - Five Venues
Five Unique Experiences
Save the date for ARTFul Dining, the Appleton’s annual
fundraising series that combines great artwork, delicious
food and spirited conversation, each hosted by members of
the community at venues we know you’ll want to visit! ARTFul
Dining is dedicated to raising money annually to benefit our
exhibitions and educational programming.
To receive more information, contact Joyce Orme at
[email protected] or 352-291-4455, ext. 1834. Events
begin March 2016.