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Elmhurst Art Museum’s Upcoming Fall/Winter Programs
Educational Opportunities for the Entire Family!
October 27 – February 17, 2007
ELMHURST, IL - The Elmhurst
Art Museum offers educational programs for the entire family for its
upcoming exhibitions featuring the works of Chicago artists Nicole
Gordon, Bloomington, Illinois sculptor Gary Justis from October 27
through February 17, 2007 and also Chicago artist Nicholas Sistler
from November 3 through January 20, 2008.
Ms. Gordon’s exuberant and
politically relevant paintings put a fresh spin on reoccurring
medieval and renaissance scenes while Mr. Justis’s large scale
sculpture of metal, cloth, and wood incorporate playful shapes. Mr.
Sistler’s small scale gouache paintings present a dynamic palette
with extreme angles. Measuring only a few inches in actual size,
ordinary domestic scenes are transformed into animated narratives.
The showings of these exhibitions are also accompanied by a display
of Elmhurst Art Museum’s own art collection in its third gallery
space. Additional museum programs are also listed that take place
during these special exhibitions.
PROGRAMMING FOLLOWS:
Programs for Kids
Be the Artist: Nicholas Sistler
Thursday, November 15, 2007
6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
(Grades 5-8) Get a closer look at Nicholas Sistler’s, bright and
bold, small-scale gouache paintings. See how he uses color and shape
to define an interior space that is peppered with everyday objects.
Then, following Sistler’s unique style, experiment to create your
own colorful gouache painting! Cost is $6.50/participant or $5.50
for museum members. Call 630.834.0202, x10 to register now!
Holiday Getaway
Friday, December 28, 2007
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Santa’s on vacation at the North Pole, but here at the EAM we’re
gearing up for a great New Year! Get ready to celebrate everything
that 2008 has to bring! Make a party hat and noise maker as well as
a time capsule to store your memories from this past year! All ages
are welcome. Suggested donation of $2/child.
Be the Artist: Nicole Gordon
Thursday, January 10, 2008
6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
(Grades 5-8) Check out Nicole Gordon’s unique paintings with their
own 3-D installation! Experiment with making your own dynamic
painting using some of the same techniques and concepts that Gordon
uses. This program is designed for students in grades 5-8 and cost
is $6.50 per participant or $5.50 for Museum members. Call
(630)834-0202 x 16 to register now!
Be the Artist: Gary Justis
Thursday, February 14, 2008
6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
(Grades 5-8) Get inspired from the large-scale sculptures by artist
Gary Justis. One of three large structures, Splash is a vibrant
Smurf-blue color and has soft inviting texture. Find out how Mr.
Justis created this piece, and then construct a sculpture of your
own to take home with you. This program is designed for students in
grades 5-8 and cost is $6.50 per participant or $5.50 for Museum
members. Call (630)834-0202 x 16 to register now!
Programs for Adults
Artist Talks
Sunday, November 18, 2007 with Gary Justis
Sunday, December 9, 2007 with Nicole Gordon
Sunday, January 20, 2008 with Nicholas Sistler
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Come and meet Elmhurst Art Museum exhibiting artists for a guided
tour and discussion of their exhibition. The talks are open to all
ages and FREE with the price of Museum admission.
Curator Talk
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Elmhurst Art Museum Curator Melissa Dahlquist will guide you on a
tour of the Museum’s exhibitions and collection. The talk is open to
all ages and FREE with the price of Museum admission.
Gallery Talks
Tour the galleries with Elmhurst Art Museum docent, Ida Kotyuk,
to learn more about the museum and its featured exhibitions. FREE
with the price of Museum admission.
Sunday, December 2, 2007 2:00 p.m.
Sunday, January 6, 2008 2:00 p.m.
Sunday, February 3, 2008 2:00 p.m.
Stroll(er) through the Galleries
Friday, February 8, 2007
1:00 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
It’s cold outside and you’re stuck at home with the baby! Call your
other mommy friends and meet up at Elmhurst Art Museum for a
45-minute gallery tour that all will enjoy! Imagine taking a
leisurely stroll through the galleries in the company of other moms,
learning about the current exhibitions, all while your little one
peacefully dozes, snug in their stroller. For the safety of the
artwork, all children must remain in their stroller for the duration
of the tour. Cost of tour is $6.00/adult; children under 12 are
FREE.
The Elmhurst Art Museum’s
award-winning modern museum structure incorporates the Ludwig Mies
van der Rohe-designed McCormick House, one of three such residences
designed by the internationally known architect, and contains museum
galleries, an education center and a variety of outdoor sculpture.
Located only 15 miles west of Chicago and adjacent to the Metra West
train line, the Museum offers public tours and programs, guest
lectures and art classes on a regular basis. Its mission is to
enrich the lives of its visitors by broadening their knowledge,
increasing their sensitivity to the fine arts and sparking the
development of their own creative talents.
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