SPRING Arthur Fitzwilliam Tait

CALENDAR OF EVENTS
SPRING 2014
The Adirondack World of
Arthur Fitzwilliam Tait
April 1 - September 1
New Exhibitions
O P E N I N G A P R I L 1 AT T H E
The Adirondack World of Arthur Fitzwilliam Tait
April 1 – September 1
Few painters are so closely associated with images of the
Adirondacks as Arthur Fitzwilliam Tait. His iconic paintings
helped create and perpetuate the vision of the Adirondack
wilderness as a sportsman’s paradise. This exhibition
has been organized by the Adirondack Museum.
Sponsored in part by Fenimore Asset Management.
Madame Butterfly: Highlights
from the Metropolitan Opera
April 1 – December 31
See a number of exotic costumes, sketches,
and photographs ranging from 1907 to
the present day, representing highlights
from several of the Metropolitan
Opera’s many varied productions
of Madame Butterfly. Sponsored
in part by Dr. Christopher Tadgell
and Lady Juliet Tadgell.
Untamed Spirits and Wild
Companions: Animals in
American Indian Art
April 1 – December 31
Native American artists celebrate animals
as powerful companions on the journey
through life. Explore some of the finest
examples of animal imagery depicted in
North American Indian art assembled from
the world-renowned Eugene and Clare
Thaw Collection of American Indian Art.
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A Moment Past:
L.F. Tantillo Paints
New York History
April 1 – December 31
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Len Tantillo brings the past to life
through his remarkable, historically accurate paintings.
Much of his work celebrates maritime themes, focusing
on little-known subject matter depicting the early
history of New York State and the Hudson River.
Everyday Heroes: Ralph Fasanella’s
Paintings of American Life
April 1 – May 26
Fasanella’s folk art paintings portray the people and
places he observed while growing up in New York
City. These intricate and colorful paintings from
the Fenimore’s collection range from portrayals
of monumental events in our country’s history to
detailed observations of America’s working class.
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Lake & Village: Cooperstown’s People & Places
April 1 – June 8
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Photographs, prints, and paintings hold intriguing details
of the people and places of Cooperstown. Venture into the
Village’s past and present with artists and photographers
such as Milo Stewart, Michele Harvey, and iconic images
from the extensive Smith and Telfer photographic collection.
FA L L E X H I B I T I O NS
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Dorothea Lange’s
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Folk Art and
American Modernism
September 18 – December 31
September 18 – December 31
PR OG R A M S
Food for Thought
The Adirondack World of Arthur Fitzwilliam Tait
April 9, 12:30 – 2:30 pm
Join guest curator Caroline M. Welsh, Art Historian and Director
Emerita of the Adirondack Museum, on a tour of this exhibition.
Untamed Spirits and Wild Companions:
Animals in Native American Art
May 28, 12:30 – 2:30 pm
Appreciate how Native American
artists celebrate animals as powerful
companions on the journey through
life with Eva Fognell, Curator of the
Eugene and Clare Thaw Collection
of American Indian Art.
Behind the Scenes: Exhibition Development
April 23, 12:30 – 2:30 pm
Step behind the scenes with Chris Rossi, Associate Curator
of Exhibitions, for an intriguing look at how the museum’s
exhibitions are conceived, planned, and executed.
Everyday Heroes: Ralph Fasanella’s
Paintings of American Life
May 14, 12:30 – 2:30 pm
Fasanella’s paintings have been widely celebrated as important
documents of 20th-century working-class life. View them
with the insights of their foremost authority, Dr. Paul S.
D’Ambrosio, President and CEO of the Fenimore Art Museum.
This Summer
A FULL SEASON OF ART
Winslow Homer:
The Nature and Rhythm
of Life, from the Arkell
Museum at Canajoharie
June 11, 12:30 – 2:30 pm
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Explore this exhibition of rarely
seen works by one of the foremost
painters in 19th-century America with Dr. Paul S.
D’Ambrosio, President and CEO of the Fenimore.
Lunch and lecture fee: $22 for NYSHA members, $25 non-members.
Pre-registration is required. Register for three or more Food for Thought
programs at once and receive a discounted price of $20 for NYSHA
members or $23 non-members per program. Please call (607) 547-1461,
if you have questions regarding pricing or cancellation policy. Visit
FenimoreArtMuseum.org/lectures for the full 2014 schedule.
Madame Butterfly’s World: Woodblock
Prints of a Changing Japan
June 21 – September 21
Inspired by Glimmerglass Festival’s 2014 production
of Madame Butterfly, this exhibition of Japanese
woodblock prints highlights the changing world in
which Butterfly lived. The collection features prints that
represent “traditional” Japan, as well as those showing
the influence of Western culture. Sponsored in part by
Dr. Christopher Tadgell and Lady Juliet Tadgell.
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Winslow Homer: The Nature and Rhythm of
Life, from the Arkell Museum at Canajoharie
June 6 – August 24
Explore rarely seen works by Winslow Homer, considered
one of the foremost painters in 19th-century America. The
exhibition features over 23 original oil paintings and delicate
watercolors collected by Bartlett Arkell, the first President of
the Beech-Nut Packing Company. This marks the first time these
exceptional works will be displayed as a complete collection.
This exhibition was organized by the Arkell Museum at Canajoharie and is
made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support
of Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature. It is also
sponsored in part by The Morgan McReynolds Group at Morgan Stanley.
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The Pickup Truck:
America’s Driving Force
April 1 – October 31
Examine the history of pickup trucks,
focusing on the vehicle as an icon of
American values and virtues. The pickup
is a revered symbol of American activities
ranging from wartime efforts to weekend
warrior projects. See how these trucks have
served our country through the years and
become a source of pride for their owners.
Sponsored in part by Smith Ford Cooperstown
BACK FOR A NOTHER SE A SON!
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Step Back in Time
W eekends
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“Step Back in Time” Weekends expand the
museum’s interpretation of specific crafts
and trades far beyond what we can offer on
a daily basis. Each new event brings exciting
activities to entertain the entire family.
• Herbal Remedies (July 12 – 13)*
• Farmland to Table (August 2 – 3)
• Civil War Life (August 16 – 17)
• Band Organ Rally (August 23 – 24)
• Quilts & Quilting (September 20 – 21)
* Sponsored in part by Cooperstown Natural Foods
Spring Workshop Weekend
Learning Experiences from the 19th Century
Saturday, April 12, 10 am – 4 pm Seize this unique opportunity to learn a new skill and create
something special this spring. Take a workshop with one of our
museum experts - with over 80 years of combined experience!
Reservations are required. Please call (607) 547-1461.
• Making Herbal Remedies
• Open Hearth Cooking
• Letterpress Printing
• Crafting a Bandbox Heritage Plant Sale
Saturday and Sunday, May 24 – 25, 10 am – 4 pm
Purchase heritage plants and seeds, including plants
and cuttings from The Farmers’ Museum’s Botanical
Specimen Garden. This year, heirloom-varieties such
as tomatoes, squash, cucumber, and Long Island
Cheese pumpkins will be grown organically. Stop at
the museum store for garden accessories and more!
Benefit Horse Show
The Farmers’ Museum’s 18th
Annual Benefit Horse Show
Sunday, June 8, 8 am – 5 pm
Iroquois Farm Showgrounds
1659 Cty Hwy 33 (River Rd.), Cooperstown
The show offers equestrians the opportunity
to test their horsemanship skills and features
a range of classes for beginners through open
riders. In addition, the Annual Patrons’ Luncheon
will be offered at noon. Participants will enjoy
a delicious, formal lunch coupled with ringside
seating under the tent. For more information on
the Benefit Horse Show, please call Meg Preston at
(607) 547-1452. For information on the Luncheon,
please call Jessica Kendrick at (607) 547-1433.
W eek-Long
EXPERIENCES
Sign up your kids (ages 5-12)
for one of our exciting programs.
- DOWN ON THE FARM - WEEK AT THE CROSSROADS Registration is limited, so sign up today!
Visit FarmersMuseum.org for more info.
S PEC I A L E V EN T S
Into the W oods
Fenimore Art Museum
and The Farmers’ Museum
Annual Benefit Gala
Friday, July 18 • The Farmers’ Museum
Escape “Into the Woods” for a premier
summer evening celebrating our
museums. Join us in recognizing Bunny
Hamilton for her longtime commitment
to the museums. Gala guests enjoy an
evening to remember while supporting
our wonderful educational programs.
For more information about the
Gala, please call (607) 547-1433.
New York State History Day
April 28 • Various Cooperstown locations
Join over 450 middle and high school students from across
the state as they share their historical scholarship through
documentaries, performances, papers, exhibits, and
websites. Many presentations are open to the public.
Visit NYSHistoryDay.org for the contest schedule
and more information. Made possible with funding
from the New York State Education Department.
THE YOUNG
INTERPRETER PROGRAM
Spend a Summer in our Historic Village July-August
Boys and girls ages 12-14 can apply now for a summer they’ll never
forget. This competitive apprenticeship program for young people
provides a special opportunity to learn a craft, gain leadership
experience, and develop presentation skills. Young Interpreters
work one day a week, for eight weeks, in selected sites including
the Blacksmith Shop, Lippitt Farmhouse, Printing Office, Pharmacy,
Children’s Barnyard, and the General Store. Applications are due
by May 15, 2014. Visit FarmersMuseum.org/yip for more info.
Calendar of Events
Fenimore Art Museum
APRIL
Tuesday, April 1, 10:00 am-4:00 pm
Exhibitions Open:
The Adirondack World of
Arthur Fitzwilliam Tait
Everyday Heroes: Ralph Fasanella’s
Paintings of American Life
Untamed Spirits and Wild Companions:
Animals in Native American Art
A Moment Past: L.F. Tantillo
Paints New York History
Madame Butterfly: Highlights
from the Metropolitan Opera
Lake and Village: Cooperstown’s
People and Places
Friday, April 4, 5:30-7:00 pm
Members’ Reception (open to
NYSHA members; join now!)
Wednesday, April 9, 12:30-2:30 pm
Food for Thought: The Adirondack
World of Arthur Fitzwilliam Tait
Wednesday, April 23, 12:30-2:30 pm
Food for Thought: Behind the
Scenes: Exhibition Development
Monday, April 28, 8:00 am-6:00 pm
New York State History Day
MAY
The Farmers’ Museum
Wednesday, May 14, 12:30-2:30 pm
Food for Thought: Everyday Heroes: Ralph
Fasanella’s Paintings of American Life
APRIL
Monday, May 26
Exhibition closes: Everyday Heroes: Ralph
Fasanella’s Paintings of American Life
Wednesday, May 28, 12:30-2:30 pm
Food for Thought: Untamed Spirits and Wild
Companions: Animals in Native American Art
JUNE
Friday, June 6, 10:00 am-5:00 pm
Exhibition opens: Winslow Homer:
The Nature and Rhythm of Life, from
the Arkell Museum at Canajoharie
Sunday, June 8
Exhibition closes: Lake and Village:
Cooperstown’s People and Places
Wednesday, June 11, 12:30-2:30 pm
Food for Thought: Winslow Homer:
The Nature and Rhythm of Life, from
the Arkell Museum at Canajoharie
Tuesday, April 1, 10:00 am-4:00 pm
Opening day! Reopening of The Pickup
Truck: America’s Driving Force exhibition
Saturday, April 12, 10:00 am-4:00 pm
19th-Century Hands-On
Learning Experiences
Monday, April 28, 8:00 am-6:00 pm
New York State History Day
MAY
Saturday-Sunday, May 24-25,
10:00 am-4:00 pm
Heritage Plant Sale
JUNE
Sunday, June 8, 8:00 am-5:00 pm
18th Annual Benefit Horse
Show and Luncheon
Iroquois Farm Grounds, 1527 County
Hwy 33 (River Rd.), Cooperstown
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whose generous support make possible our programs, collections, facilities, and service to the public.
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Council on the Arts, a state agency.
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IMAGE
CREDITS:
Cover Image: (Detail) Arthur Fitzwilliam Tait (1819 – 1905), Going Out: Deer Hunting in the Adirondacks, 1862, oil on canvas. 1973.36.1 (314) The Adirondack Museum. Gift of Harold K. Hochschild.
1 Arthur Fitzwilliam Tait (1819 – 1905), Good Hunting Ground, 1881, oil on canvas. 1974.293.1 (355) The Adirondack Museum. Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Hochschild. 2 L. F. Tantillo, Curiosity of
the Magua (2007), oil on canvas. Collection of Timothy and Frances McCormick. 3 Kimono worn by Edith Mason in various Metropolitan Opera performances (1935-1936), Metropolitan Opera
Archives. 4 Double-Sided Drum, Pawnee, Oklahoma; ca. 1890. The Eugene and Clare Thaw Collection of American Indian Art, Fenimore Art Museum, Cooperstown, N.Y. 5 Ralph Fasanella, Dress
Shop (1972), oil on canvas. Fenimore Art Museum, Cooperstown, N.Y. Photograph by Richard Walker. 6 Rattle, Tlingit, Southeast Alaska; ca. 1830-1860. The Eugene and Clare Thaw Collection of
American Indian Art, Fenimore Art Museum, Cooperstown, N.Y. 7 Winslow Homer, Watching the Breakers: A High Sea (1896), oil on canvas. Arkell Museum at Canajoharie, Gift of Bartlett Arkell,
1935. 8) Utagawa Kunisada (1786–1865), Bijin With Beans, mid-19th c. Collection of Dr. Jacqueline M. Atkins and Ed Atkins. 9 Photo by Richard Walker. Other photos: David Buddle, Claralyn
Burt, Paul Donnelly, Chris Evans, Kevin Gray, Todd Kenyon, and Richard Walker.
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