African Masks Program Guide

program guide

August 22, 2010–February 13, 2011

Featuring more than seventy works of art, African Masks:

The Art of Disguise reveals the beauty, function, and meaning of African masks. In addition to a large variety of masks from throughout Africa, full masquerade costumes will be displayed, and the masks will “come to life� in performances recorded on film and in photographs.

AFRICAN MASKS RELATED PROGRAMS All programs are included in general admission to the Museum unless otherwise noted.

august Late Nights at the Dallas Museum of Art Friday, August 20, 6:00 p.m.–midnight DMA members get a sneak peek of the new exhibition African Masks. If you are not a member, join tonight to see the exhibition before it opens to the public on Sunday, August 22. Throughout the Museum, enjoy concerts, a performance by the Bafut Group from Cameroon, Creativity Challenges, Studio Creations, tours, films, and more.

Opening Day Exhibition Tour Sunday, August 22, 3:00 p.m.

Meet at the Visitor Services Desk Explore African Masks with Dr. Roslyn Walker, Senior Curator of the Arts of Africa, the Americas, and the Pacific and The Margaret McDermott Curator of African Art at the Dallas Museum of Art.

september Gallery Talks Selected Wednesdays, 12:15 p.m.

Meet at the Visitor Services Desk Explore the materials, function, and meaning of African Masks with DMA staff, scholars, and artists during lunchtime gallery talks. Visit DallasMuseumofArt.org for more information and a complete schedule of upcoming talks.

october Gallery Talks Selected Wednesdays, 12:15 p.m.

Meet at the Visitor Services Desk Visit DallasMuseumofArt.org for more information and a complete schedule of upcoming talks.

Dallas Black Dance Theatre presents DanceAfrica Marketplace Saturday, October 9, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Dallas Arts District Bring the whole family and enjoy the free outdoor marketplace of DanceAfrica. Experience a full day of performance by local and national artists, African, Caribbean, and African American food, arts and crafts, fashion, and in collaboration with the Dallas Museum of Art, a children’s area celebrating African Masks.

Arts & Letters Live: Sara Gruen Tuesday, October 12, 7:30 p.m.

Horchow Auditorium Author Sara Gruen will discuss her New York Times #1 Best Seller Water for Elephants as well as her forthcoming novel, Ape House, the story of a family of Bonobo apes who are cast in a reality TV show and get caught up in the ensuing media storm.

6:30 p.m. Join DMA curator Dr. Roslyn Walker for a pre-event tour of the exhibition African Masks.

Tickets: $37 Full, $32 Reduced, $15 Student

Art and Ritual Lecture Series Selected Saturdays, 2:00 p.m.

This Saturday lecture series explores the relationship between art, architecture, and ritual, from antiquity to contemporary culture, and presents new and interesting perspectives from artists, art historians, and curators.

Saturday, October 23 Art and Life in Africa: Masks Give the Spirits Life

Join prominent scholar Dr. Christopher D. Roy, Professor of Art History at the University of Iowa, to explore masks and performances in West Africa.

Family Celebration: Masks and Máscaras Sunday, October 31, 11:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

FREE

In honor of the México 200 and African Masks exhibitions and Day of the Dead/Día de los Muertos, the Museum will showcase Mexican and African works in the DMA’s collections along with artist talks, performances, and Studio Creations.

Special Performance: Dallas Black Dance Theatre Sunday, October 31, 3:00 p.m.

Horchow Auditorium See the public premiere of an original dance inspired by African Masks.

november

First Tuesdays: Masquerade Tuesday, November 2 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

Center for Creative Connections

Enjoy free general admission to the Museum and a fun-filled day of hands-on art projects, family tours, story times, gallery activities, and performances for children and their families.

Late Nights at the Dallas Museum of Art Friday, November 19 6:00 p.m.–midnight

FREE

Enjoy an evening of African dance perfor- mances, concerts, tours, and family experiences, and see African animals from the Dallas Zoo. Stay late for films, Creativity Challenges, performances in the galleries, and open mic.

Late Night Lecture Friday, November 19, 7:00 p.m.

Horchow Auditorium Dr. Babatunde Lawal, Professor of Art History at Virginia Commonwealth University, discusses the Yoruba artistic traditions of Nigeria and their influence on the visual culture of the Americas.

Late Night Artist Talk: Renée Stout Friday, November 19, 9:00 p.m.

Horchow Auditorium Renée Stout is an internationally renowned artist whose works explore themes of self-exploration, empowerment, and healing and draw from the belief systems and artistic traditions of Africa and the African Diaspora.

Gallery Talks Selected Wednesdays, 12:15 p.m.

Meet at the Visitor Services Desk Learn more about African Masks with DMA staff, scholars, and artists during lunchtime gallery talks.

Visit DallasMuseumofArt.org for more information and a complete schedule of upcoming talks.

[we]ekends at the Museum Saturdays and Sundays, November 6–20 [We]ekends in November celebrate African Masks with family films, Collection Connections exploring Olowe of Ise, and mask making in our Studio Creations. Visit DallasMuseumofArt.org for dates and times.

december

Gallery Talks Selected Wednesdays, 12:15 p.m.

Meet at the Visitor Services Desk

Explore art, ritual, and performance in Africa with DMA staff and guest speakers during lunchtime gallery talks. Visit DallasMuseumofArt.org for more information and a complete schedule of upcoming talks..

Arturo’s Art and Me: Mask Mania!

Wednesday, December 8, 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. or Thursday, December 9, 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. or

Members free/Nonmembers $10 (per family) To register call 214-922-1822

Saturday, December 11, 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

For 3–5 year olds and a favorite grown-up! Adults and young children will explore works of art in the African Masks exhibition, read a related story in the galleries, and do an art-making activity in the Art Studio.

Homeschool Class for Families Thursday, December 16, 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Members free/Nonmembers $10 (per family) To register call 214-922-1822.

Parents and children will learn about works of art together in the African Masks exhibition, participate in hands-on activities, and create a work of art in the Art Studio. For children ages 6–12.

january Late Nights at the Dallas Museum of Art Friday, January 21, 6:00 p.m.–midnight Join us for our annual Birthday Celebration. Kick off the evening with an African drum parade and then enjoy concerts, tours of African Masks, films, Studio Creations, and more.

Art and Ritual Lecture Series Selected Saturdays, 2:00 p.m.

This Saturday lecture series explores the provocative relationship between art, architecture, and ritual, from antiquity to contemporary culture, and presents new and interesting perspectives from artists, art historians, and curators. Visit DallasMuseumofArt.org for more information and a complete schedule of upcoming lectures.

february Family Celebration: African Masks Saturday, February 12 11:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

Celebrate the closing weekend of African Masks

with interactive family tours, a performance by the Bafut Group from Cameroon, and Sketching in the Galleries for Kids. Create works of art during Studio Creations and enjoy an artist demonstration.

Art and Ritual Lecture Series In Praise and Thanksgiving: Honoring Ancestors in African Art Saturday, February 12, 2:00 p.m.

Join Shannon Karol, DMA Coordinator of Museum Visits, to explore the role African art plays in rituals honoring the dead.

[we]ekends at the Museum Saturdays and Sundays, February 5–27

[We]ekends in February celebrate Africa with family films, Collection Connections exploring Olowe of Ise, and art making in our Studio Creations.

Visit DallasMuseumofArt.org for dates and times.

PLAN YOUR VISIT museum hours

Tuesday and Wednesday 11 a.m.–5 p.m., Thursday 11 a.m.–9 p.m., Friday, Saturday, and Sunday 11 a.m.–5 p.m., Closed Mondays

membership

Join for as little as $75. Benefits include unlimited free general admission to the Museum and free parking in our underground garage. For membership information, call 214-922-1247, e-mail membership@DallasMuseumofArt.org, or visit DallasMuseumofArt.org/JoinRenew.

admission

Admission to African Masks: The Art of Disguise is included in general admission to the Museum ($10 or less every day).

smartphone tour of african masks and more

Bring your smartphone (iPhone, Blackberry, or other 3G/web-enabled device) to the Museum and access over one hundred bonus features on DallasMuseumofArt.mobi, including interviews with the curator, biographies of the artists, and images of works in the DMA’s collections, as well as bonus features on the exhibition. A small number of iTouch devices are available on loan at the Visitor Services Desk. The Museum requires a driver’s license and credit card to loan these devices.

programs for students and teachers

Visit DallasMuseumofArt.org/Education for information about programs and resources for students and teachers related to African Masks, including museum visits, Go van Gogh® programs, and programs for teachers.

group sales

Discounts and tours are available for groups of ten or more. Contact Group Sales at 214-922-1222 or groupsales@DallasMuseumofArt.org.

parking, shopping, and dining

For your convenience, on-site parking is available in the Museum’s underground parking garage for a flat fee of $10. The Atrium Cafe is open daily for lunch. The Museum Store offers unique gifts, books, jewelry, note cards, and more.

also on view Encountering Space September 25, 2010–Fall 2012 The Mourners: Medieval Tomb Sculptures from the Court of Burgundy October 3, 2010–January 2, 2011 México 200 José Guadalupe Posada: The Birth of Mexican Modernism Through December 26, 2010 Tierra y Gente: Modern Mexican Works on Paper Through January 9, 2011 Big New Field: Artists in the Cowboys Stadium Art Program December 5, 2010–February 20, 2011

For additional information on exhibitions and related programs, visit DallasMuseumofArt.org.

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African Masks: The Art of Disguise is organized by the Dallas Museum of Art.

The exhibition is presented by the Sara Lee

Foundation. Air transportation provided

by American Airlines. Promotional support provided by KVIL 103.7 Lite FM, Radio Disney, and Dallas Child.

The Dallas Zoo is a community partner.

The Dallas Museum of Art is supported in part by the generosity of Museum members and donors and by the citizens of Dallas through the City of Dallas/ Office of Cultural Affairs and the Texas Commission on the Arts.

Images (details): Elephant mask (mbap mteng), Cameroon, Bamileke peoples, 1920–30, palm leaf fiber textile, cotton textile, glass beads, and palm leaf ribs, Dallas Museum of Art, Textile Purchase Fund, 1991.54.1; Mukenga/Muykeem mask, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kuba peoples, mid-20th century, raffia, wood, cowrie shells, beads, parrot feathers, and goat hair, Dallas Museum of Art, gift in honor of Peter Hanszen Lynch and Cristina Martha Frances Lynch, 1998.11; Helmet mask (Obukele), Nigeria, Delta area, Abua people, before 1930, wood, pigment, and paint, Dallas Museum of Art, General Acquisitions Fund, 1997.87; Four-faced helmet mask (ñgontang), Gabon, Ogooué River and Woleu-Ntem Province, Fang peoples, Betsi or Ntumu group, 1920–40, wood and pigment, Dallas Museum of Art, The Gustave and Franyo Schindler Collection of African Sculpture, gift of the McDermott Foundation in honor of Eugene McDermott, 1974.Sc.33; Helmet mask (gye), Côte d’Ivoire, Guro peoples, mid-20th century, wood, paint, and sheet metal, Dallas Museum of Art, The Otis and Velma Davis Dozier Fund, 1993.1; Face mask (igri), Nigeria, Igbo peoples, Afikpo subgroup, mid-20th century, wood, pigment, and raffia, Dallas Museum of Art, The Eugene and Margaret McDermott Art Fund, Inc., 1998.83.McD; Face mask, Côte d’Ivoire, Guinea, and Liberia, Dan peoples, before 1940, wood, fiber, and pigment, Dallas Museum of Art, African Collection Fund, 2005.45; Helmet mask (muti wa lipiko), Mozambique and Tanzania, Makonde peoples, before 1914, wood, beeswax, human hair, and pigment, Dallas Museum of Art, gift of the Cecil and Ida Green Foundation, 1999.64

This October marks the first anniversary of the AT&T Performing Arts Center and the completion of the Dallas Arts District. Join the Museum and the entire Dallas Arts District for Art in October as we shine a spotlight on the arts and launch a new season of exciting performances, exhibitions, events, and programs.

For a schedule of activities, visit TheDallasArtsDistrict.org/ArtinOctober.

Join us for these upcoming family celebrations Masks and Máscaras Family Celebration Sunday, October 31, 11:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m., FREE In honor of the México 200 and African Masks exhibitions and Day of the Dead/Día de los Muertos, the Museum will host a Family Celebration showcasing Mexican and African works in the Museum’s collections along with artist talks, performances, and Studio Creations.

African Masks Family Celebration Saturday, February 12, 11:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

Celebrate the closing weekend of African Masks with interactive family tours, a performance by the Bafut Group from Cameroon, and Sketching in the Galleries for Kids. Create works of art during Studio Creations and enjoy an artist demonstration.