July 23, 2009
Brown Bag with the ArtistNoon
Adult Program
Every Thursday during July and August, the Museum will present Brown Bag with the Artist at noon. This free program is for anyone who would like to know a bit more about how art is created. there may be a demonstration, a conversation, or a slide show. You'll learn a little something and have fun at the same time. Bring your lunch or get a box lunch from the Palette Cafe.
Charlie Rowland: The OWS Permanent Collection Charlie Rowland, recording secretary and board member of the Ohio Watercolor Society, will give a presentation on the history of water media in Ohio over the past 35 years as well as an overview of the Society’s fantastic permanent collection. If art captivates you, then this presentation will give you the opportunity to see some of the best watercolor works in the area.
Charlie Rowland: The OWS Permanent Collection Charlie Rowland, recording secretary and board member of the Ohio Watercolor Society, will give a presentation on the history of water media in Ohio over the past 35 years as well as an overview of the Society’s fantastic permanent collection. If art captivates you, then this presentation will give you the opportunity to see some of the best watercolor works in the area.
2:00 - 4:00 PM
Adult Program
Individuals and groups are invited to enjoy a leisurely afternoon of art and tea. Enjoy a docent-led tour followed by sweet tea and snacks. The cost is $10 and reservations are requested a week in advance. Please call 614.629.0359 for information or to schedule.
6:30 PM
Adult Program
George Tooker: A Retrospective will bring together approximately sixty paintings and drawings, including several of Tooker's best-known works such as The Subway (1950; Whitney Museum of American Art), Government Bureau (1956; Metropolitan Museum of Art), The Waiting Room (1959; Smithsonian American Art Museum) and Ward (1970-71; private collection). This exhibition will introduce new audiences to Tooker's hauntingly beautiful and unforgettable imagery. It will reveal the extraordinary range and depth of Tooker's art to scholars and artists who may only be familiar with paintings such as The Subway. Meet in the Museum lobby to begin your tour. Free with admission.
