Members' Magazine Quarter 2 2019 by Evansville Museum

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The Art & Inventions of Rube Goldberg Blown Glass by Benjamin Johnson From the Light of the Silvery Moon 56th Annual High School Art Show 26th Working Together Regional Art Competition

HISTORY 5 Continuing Exhibition Provides Overview of 1960s in Evansville 5 Tom Tuley and Bob Ford to Speak about Evansville Sports

of the 1960s

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Panel Discussion to Talk about Growing up in 1960s Evansville’s Contribution to D-Day Program Early Theaters and Hotels of Evansville Walking Tour Program to look at History of Museum’s Train and EMTRAC

SCIENCE

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The Second Annual Drone Film Festival

Steps on the Moon

Laser Light Shows One Small Step: 50th Anniversary of Humankind’s First

EDUCATION

9 Sharks in the Museum 10 2019 Summer Camps 10 Educational Programs

MUSEUM GIFT SHOP

11 What’s New in the Museum Gift Shop 12 Featured Artists in the Begley Art Gallery 12 Artist Demonstration

IN OTHER NEWS 13 13 14 14

2019 Museum Ball Member Spotlight: Melvin Peterson Art in Bloom Staff Spotlight: Tom Lonnberg

ON THE COVER Neil Armstrong on the Moon, 1969

2018-2019 BOARD OF TRUSTEES OFFICERS Jamie Wicks, President Stephanie Engelbrecht, President-Elect Peggy DeWig, Treasurer Dawn Stevens, Secretary William E. Bartelt, Immediate Past President

TRUSTEES William E. Bartelt • David Bucur • Peggy DeWig Stephanie Engelbrecht • Philip Eykamp • Rita Eykamp Mary Ellen Farabaugh • M. Susan Hardwick Elizabeth Hennessy-Spencer • Philip Hooper Terry Hughes • Kelly Jackson • Margaret Koch Donna Logan • James MacLeod • Sudesh Mujumdar Gail Pledger • Ken Spear • Dawn Stevens Ashley Vezzoso-Schaefer • Cindy Warren Dan Whitehead • Jamie Wicks • Marianna Wright

HONORARY LIFETIME TRUSTEES Gayle Begley • Rita Eykamp • Virginia G. Schroeder

ADVISORY COUNCIL Carol Abrams • William E. Bartelt, Chair Dr. Darrel Bigham • Jeff Bosse • Tom Bryan • Lisa Collins H. Lee Cooper • Calvin Dentino • James Dodd Rita Eykamp • Jon Goldman • M. Susan Hardwick David Keller • Donald Korb • Steve Krohn John Schultz • Patrick Shoulders • Sharon Reed Walker Ted C. Ziemer, Jr. • Robert Zimmermann, Sr.

CONTRIBUTORS

WELCOME TO THE EVANSVILLE MUSEUM Springtime at the Evansville Museum is announced by the daffodils blooming and the school buses arriving. Over the next nine weeks, 2,500 students from pre-kindergarten through college will explore the Museum’s art, history and science galleries and experience the Koch Immersive Theater & Planetarium. As the leading informal, experiential education partner to our local and regional school corporations and universities, the Museum utilizes its extensive permanent art, history and science collections and temporary exhibitions to align our public programs and Docent-led tours with the academic standards of Indiana, Illinois and Kentucky, turning STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) into STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math). We are grateful for our volunteer educators, the 40+ members of the Docent Association, for their dedication to fulfilling the Museum’s educational mission. In addition to providing tours for nearly 7,000 children and adults annually, the Docents assist with Spring Break Camp, Summer Camp and the Museum’s monthly family-friendly programs on Super Saturdays.

Mary McNamee Bower, John Streetman Executive Director Tory Schendel Cox, The Virginia G. Schroeder Curator of Art

I join the Museum’s Board of Trustees, staff and volunteers in inviting

Jamie Liles, Director of Development & Communications

you to visit the Museum in the coming months to view our exciting

Thomas Lonnberg, Curator of History Mitch Luman, Dorothy & George Eykamp Director of Science Experiences Karen Malone, Ruby C. Strickland Curator of Education Joycelyn Todisco, Director of Museum Art Source & Museum Gift Shop Edited & Layout by Faith Connell, Marketing Associate Original Design by Matt Wagner & Rachel Wambach Printed by Regent Promotions

new art, history and science exhibitions and experience a wide range of lectures and programs including artist demonstrations, a walking tour of historic downtown Evansville, laser light shows, Art in Bloom and the 2nd International Drone Film Festival. Spring is the perfect time to visit the Evansville Museum. We look forward to seeing you.

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MARY MCNAMEE BOWER The John Streetman Executive Director

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Photograph by Zach Straw, Evansville Living

ART Rube Goldberg, I Never Thought of That (Portrait of Irma on Wedding Day), 1916. Ink on paper with photograph. Artwork Copyright © Rube Goldberg Inc. All Rights Reserved. RUBE GOLDBERG ® is a registered trademark of Rube Goldberg Inc. All materials used with permission. www.rubegoldberg.com

Major Retrospective Exhibition Highlights Rube Goldberg’s Artwork and Inventions The Art & Inventions of Rube Goldberg, an exhibition celebrating the groundbreaking artwork of one of the most influential cartoon illustrators of the 20th century, opens in the Main Gallery, April 28 and continues through July 21. Marking the first comprehensive retrospective exhibition of Goldberg’s work since 1970, The Art & Inventions of Rube Goldberg chronicles all aspects of the artist’s 72 year career, from his earliest published drawings and iconic inventions to his Pulitzer Prize-winning political cartoons and beyond. Bringing together never-before-exhibited original works of art, preparatory drawings, video, and related ephemera, this exhibition offers visitors an unprecedented opportunity to witness the development of Goldberg’s artwork and trace his rise to prominence. The exhibition begins with a look at Goldberg’s innovative early work, with original drawings that reveal the beginnings of his comic style; then follows his steady rise to fame as a nationally syndicated presence in the 1920s and 1930s. The influence of vaudeville and early film on Goldberg’s comic imagination is explored, and his satirical takes on fashion, sports, politics, gender roles,

and other aspects of modern life are showcased and celebrated. Rare family photographs and early films provide period detail and essential context. The Art & Inventions of Rube Goldberg prominently features Goldberg’s crowning artistic achievement: his invention drawings. Highlighting their unique burlesque of our modern age of invention, this section explores how Goldberg’s zany contraptions caught the popular imagination and became—as he put it—“a symbol of man’s capacity for exerting maximum effort to achieve minimal results,” while making him a cultural icon. The exhibition concludes with a vivid survey of Goldberg’s output during his final decades and with a celebration of his lasting influence on popular culture. The Art & Inventions of Rube Goldberg offers visitors an intimate look into the life and legacy of one of the keenest and wittiest observers of modern times, whose name has entered the cultural lexicon and whose influence continues to reverberate into the 21st century. The Art & Inventions of Rube Goldberg was conceived by Creighton Michael; developed in cooperation with Heirs of Rube Goldberg, LLC; and curated by Max Weintraub. The national

touring exhibition was organized by International Arts & Artists, Washington, DC, and includes the following venues: Museum of Pop Culture, Seattle; Grand Rapids Art Museum; Contemporary Jewish Museum, San Francisco; Portland Public Library, Portland, Maine; National Museum of American Jewish History, Philadelphia; and the Queens Museum, New York. International Arts & Artists In Washington, DC, is a non-profit arts service organization dedicated to increasing cross-cultural understanding and exposure to the arts internationally, through exhibitions, programs, and services to artists, arts institutions and the public. Visit artsandartists.org

Blown Glass by Benjamin Johnson

Presented in partnership with ROBERT B. and MARIANNA S. WRIGHT in memory of SHIRLEY K. WRIGHT In cooperation with the FRIENDS OF THE EVANSVILLE MUSEUM

Highly Competitive High School Art Show Continues through April 14

Vase, Benjamin Johnson, blown glass

An artist committed to sculpture, the design of contemporary glass objects, and the architecture of spatial installations, Benjamin Johnson’s work explores pattern and texture to tell visual stories about our environment. His May 2-September 1, 2019 exhibition will be displayed in the John Streetman Alcove. Born in Cicero, Indiana, Benjamin Johnson earned his BFA in glass from Kent State University and his MFA in glass from Ball State University. Johnson’s work is widely exhibited and held in the collections of the Indiana State Museum, the Evansville Museum of Arts, History & Science, and the Glick Eye Institute. His work

has received numerous best in show awards and he has been recognized as a Rising Star in contemporary glass at the Museum of American Glass in Millville, NJ. He has been the recipient of a Windgate Fellowship Grant Award, an Efroymson Contemporary Arts Fellowship, a Metropolitan Contemporary Glass Group Jerry Raphael Fellowship, a Creative Renewal Arts Fellowship, and the Indianapolis Art Center Skip McKinney Faculty of the Year Award. Johnson has taught glass at the Herron School of Art, Indianapolis Art Center, the Pittsburgh Glass Center, and is currently lecturer and co-chair of glass at the Cleveland Institute of Art.

From the Light of the Silvery Moon From the Light of the Silvery Moon opens in the Old Gallery June 23. Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon landing, artists of all backgrounds and mediums are invited to submit works inspired by nocturnal themes, the solar system or planetarium subjects, and the 1960s. The juried exhibition continues through August 18. Liz Publika, juror for the competition, is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of ARTpublika Magazine, an online publication covering the pragmatic

side of art. As a public speaker and guest lecturer at numerous art conferences, organizations, and events, she uses her platform to encourage people to use art as a tool for expanding their understanding of the creative side of humanity, and how creativity is used to shape the world in which they live. As an artist, Liz Publika exhibits in solo and group shows around the New York City area and participated for four consecutive years at Art Basel in Miami, Florida.

For 56 years, the Museum has celebrated the talent of young artists from southwestern Indiana through the presentation of the High School Art Show. Students currently enrolled in Grades 9 through 12 in twenty public, parochial and private schools in Vanderburgh, Warrick, Pike, Posey, and Gibson Counties in Indiana submitted over 900 entries in the categories of painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, jewelry, textiles, ceramics, photography, mixed media and graphic design. Andrea Adams, Communications and Gallery Coordinator at the Arts Council of Southwestern Indiana, served as juror for the March 14– April 14 Old Gallery exhibition.

Regional Artists, Arts Council of Southwestern Indiana and Evansville Museum Celebrate 26th Anniversary For the 26th consecutive year, regional artists will participate in a juried competition entitled Working Together. The April 28–June 9 Old Gallery exhibition is organized in cooperation with the Arts Council of Southwestern Indiana and will include work in the categories of painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, sculpture, ceramics, metalwork, textiles and mixed media. ON BOTTOM LEFT PAGE Rube Goldberg, Rube and Father Lighting Cigars, date unknown. Photograph. Artwork Copyright © Rube Goldberg Inc. All Rights Reserved. RUBE GOLDBERG ® is a registered trademark of Rube Goldberg Inc. All materials used with permission. www.rubegoldberg.com

HISTORY This image depicts the Pennsylvania Avenue Expressway in 1961. Today a section of the Lloyd Expressway, it was a major thoroughfare in Evansville during the 1960s. Originally opened in the 1950s, it connected Rosenberger Avenue to Fulton Avenue with a four-lane road. East of Fulton Avenue, the Pennsylvania Expressway became two-lane Division Street. In this image note the price of gas at the Zephyr station, 21.9 cents per gallon, and Sterling Brewery at right in the background with the smokestacks. Sterling was located at the corner of the Pennsylvania Expressway and Fulton Avenue. Image Collection of Willard Library, RC 79.

Evansville in the 1960s, generously underwritten by Mr. Melvin Peterson, continues in the Evansville Convention & Visitors Bureau Center for History and Science through April 28, and examines key happenings in our city during this nationally turbulent decade and highlights topics including education, commerce, city infrastructure, important occurrences, and the impact of national events.

Tom Tuley and Bob Ford to Speak about Evansville Sports of the 1960s On Thursday, April 11 at 6:30 PM, Tom Tuley and Bob Ford, in a discussion moderated by Ron Eaton, will talk about local sports history of the 1960s. Tom Tuley was a well-known sports reporter for the Evansville Press in the 1960s and was later editor and president of the both the Evansville Press and the Evansville Courier newspapers. He is a member of the Indiana Journalism Hall of Fame. Bob Ford starred in basketball at North High School and led the Huskies to the 1967 state basketball championship. He went on to be a

two-time All-Big Ten player at Purdue University. Ron Eaton is the publisher and editor of Maturity Journal magazine and the author of two books on area sports: Local Legends: The Stories behind the Headlines and Local Legends II: The Stories Continue. For complimentary reservations, please call the Museum at (812) 4252406 or email info@emuseum.org. Bob Ford while playing for the North Huskies in 1967.

Panel Discussion to Talk about Growing Up in 1960s On Thursday, April 25 at 6:30 PM, Mattie Miller, J. Claude Wertz, and Charlie Berger will share their memories of living in Evansville in the 1960s. Mattie Miller was a pioneer educator in Evansville. At a time of continuing segregation and discrimination, she was the first female African American teacher at an all-white school, Harper Elementary, beginning in 1960. Miller also served as an adjunct professor of English Composition at Ivy Tech Community College and an adjunct professor of multicultural education at the University of Evansville. She received the Indiana Sagamore of the Wabash community service award and the Leadership Evansville Lifetime Achievement Award for 2010. She has served on many boards and commissions in Evansville. James Claude Wertz, Jr., (J Wertz,) was born in Evansville in 1931 and has been a resident of the city his entire life. He attended Bosse High School and William and Mary and Vanderbilt

Universities earning his master’s degree in geology from the latter. J worked as a geologist for two years before joining his father at Maley & Wertz Lumber Company—a career spanning 58 years. Wertz also served as president of the Oak Hill Cemetery Board from 1960 to 1963. Charles L. Berger grew-up in Evansville and graduated from the University of Evansville in 1969. He received his law degree with honors from Indiana University School of Law in Indianapolis in 1972. After graduating law school, he returned to Evansville and practiced with his father, Sydney Berger. Charlie has continued his father’s tradition of representing the working people in the Evansville area, and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America for personal injury litigation for over 31 consecutive years. For complimentary reservations, please call the Museum at (812) 425-2406 or email info@emuseum.org.

Programs to Commemorate 75th Anniversary of D-Day In commemoration of the 75th Anniversary of the Allied landings on the beaches of Normandy, France, the Museum will host two programs: On Thursday, June 6, at 6:00 PM, there will be a special screening of the classic movie Casablanca. Starring Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman, this romantic drama is set in Morocco, and was released shortly after the Allied Invasion of North Africa during World War II. Retired EVSC film studies teacher Terry Hughes will provide commentary on the film’s place in cinema history. Attendees 21 years of age and older may also enjoy a complimentary French 75 cocktail, a drink served at Rick’s in the film. Tickets for the show are $10 per person. At 12 noon on Friday, June 7, James MacLeod and Tom Lonnberg will

Walking Tour to look at Early Theaters and Hotels of Evansville

present a program recalling Evansville’s contributions to D-Day. This talk will focus on Evansville-made war material used during the invasion and will also explore other avenues. People are invited to bring their lunch to the presentation. Dr. James MacLeod is a professor of history at the University of Evansville. He is the author of Evansville in World War Two, which was published in 2015. In 2016, he wrote and coproduced a two-part documentary on Evansville in World War II for WNIN television. Tom Lonnberg is the Evansville Museum’s curator of history and has organized several exhibitions focusing on Evansville’s World War II home front effort. He is the co-creator of an Evansville World War II bus tour and is an honorary crewmember of LST 543.

On Sunday, May 5 at 2:00 PM, Tom Lonnberg and Terry Hughes will lead a walking tour of downtown Evansville recalling historic theaters and hotels of the 19th and 20th centuries. Though many of the buildings are now gone, these businesses played important roles in the earlier life of the city. Join this lively and informative tour to learn more about where people were entertained and where visitors lodged. This tour is presented in partnership with the Vanderburgh County Historical Society. Please note this tour will depart from the corner of First and Walnut Streets and will be approximately two hours in duration.

Program to Look at History of Museum’s Train and EMTRAC On Thursday, April 18, at 6:30 PM in recognition of the 20th anniversary of the opening of the Evansville Museum Transportation Center (EMTRAC), Curator of History Tom Lonnberg will present a program recalling the history of the Museum’s train and the EMTRAC project. EMTRAC opened on April 19, 1999, as the new home for the Museum’s train and exhibitions recalling the city’s early transportation history. Lonnberg will look at both the original effort to bring the train to the Museum and the evolution of EMTRAC. For complimentary reservations, please call the Museum at (812) 425-2406 or email info@emuseum.org.

SCIENCE

The 2nd Annual International Drone Film Festival in the Koch Immersive Theater & Planetarium The Evansville Museum International Drone Film Festival, on Saturday, April 27, is a film competition offering a unique overview of the development in trends and techniques of drone cinematography. Now in its second year, the film festival will offer an international platform for filmmakers to exhibit their work as well as compete for $2,000 in cash prizes. Screenings of winning entries and selected films will take place inside the amazing dome of the Museum’s Koch Immersive Theater & Planetarium.

for the Evansville Courier & Press • Aaron Beagle – creative director, Hele Productions • Jake Embrey – licensed drone pilot and photographer at WFIE-14 Festival Schedule 12:30 PM Public Viewing of Official Selections 1:30 PM Public Viewing of Official Selections (a repeat of 12:30 PM) 2:30 PM Public Viewing of Official Selections (a repeat of 12:30 & 1:30 PM) 3:30 PM Presentation of Category Winners, Best of Show, Tri-State, Student & People’s Choice Awards

Jury Panel To purchase tickets, visit online at • Joe Atkinson – digital multi-media specialist in residence at the University evansvillemuseum.org/drone-fest of Evansville or at the door. • Roger McBain – former arts editor

Laser Light Shows in June Laser Light Shows return to the Koch Immersive Theater & Planetarium from June 7–23. Seven of our most popular laser light shows will be offered, each featuring multi-color, laser light effects and animations projected onto a dome full of stars. Family shows include Laser Magic and the just-for-children laser light shows are Legends of the Night Sky: Perseus and Andromeda and Legends of the Night Sky: Orion. Evening laser light shows for teens and adults include: Laser Mania and Electropop; shows featuring hits from various artists, single artists such as The Beatles, Led Zeppelin and Metallica, plus the classic album Pink Floyd: Darkside of the Moon. Tickets may be purchased online at evanvillemuseum.org or at the door. For a complete list of all shows and showtimes, see evansvillemuseum.org/ laserlightshows

One Small Step. . .

Outdoor Show to Light up the NIght

Join us on Thursday, June 6, at 9:00 PM for an outdoor preview of the 2019 laser light shows. A 20 minute outdoor light show will be projected on the southwest wall of the Museum. The teaser program will combine lasers and fog effects accompanied with the music from bands from the 1980s to create a unique outdoor event .

The challenge of spaceflight in the 1960s drew upon the best and the brightest of a generation, while at the same time served as the backdrop of the longest, most public struggle of the Cold War between the United States and the Soviet Union. With unshakable momentum, the race to take the first steps on the Moon served as a unifying counterpoint to the turbulent 1960s in the United States. With NASA’s successful Apollo 11 mission on July 20, 1969, two astronauts successfully landed on the lunar surface and returned to Earth.

mission “Where men from the planet Earth first set foot on the Moon”. A Lunar Theater will offer guests the opportunity to learn more about the manned Moon missions 50 years ago. Interpretive text, graphics, and popular culture artifacts from the period will be displayed.

In the five decades since the manned missions, our Moon has not been forgotten. The exhibition will display large-scale, high-resolution photographs of the lunar surface taken between 2009 and 2015 by the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter. These images provide unique visual data to help answer our questions about the Moon’s formation, its continuing geological evolution, and its relationship to Earth.

Accompanying the exhibition will be daily presentations in the Koch Immersive Theater & Planetarium of a special show explaining further the supreme feat of landing astronauts on the Moon. An interactive planetarium show utilizing the capabilities of the Museum’s digital planetarium to detail our satellite’s unique relationship with Earth will highlight a few of the manned and unmanned missions which proceeded the Moon landings and showcase archival footage of the Apollo missions. Admission to the planetarium show will be complimentary with every paid admission to the Museum.

The May 12-July 28 exhibition in the Evansville Convention & Visitors Bureau Center for History & Science includes black-and-white and color photographs of the historic Apollo 11

Looking forward, the exhibition considers the future of the Moon, when we might return, and the potential for a continual presence for humankind on our only natural satellite.

Those who wish to attend are asked to bring a lawn chair or blanket and assemble either on the slope of the levee or on the parking lot between the Museum and the River. Our admission-free event is open to the public and will be canceled in the event of inclement weather.

Laser Light Show Workshop to be Offered Ever wanted to learn how to create your very own laser light show? On Wednesday, June 19 from 10:00 AM-4:00 PM, Director of Science Experiences, Mitch Luman, will conduct a workshop for teens and adults. The workshop includes individual and group instruction, plus the opportunity to create and project your own show on the dome of our Koch Immersive Theater and Planetarium. The cost for the workshop is $40/ person and includes a box lunch. To register call, (812) 425-2406 or email info@emuseum.org.

EDUCATION Guests of all ages enjoy spending time with Reggie the Museum Shark.

Sharks are Loose in the Evansville Museum! by Karen Malone, The Ruby C. Strickland Curator of Education Imagine that you are in the Museum’s galleries, enjoying the latest exhibition. Suddenly, you see something out of the corner of your eye. It’s getting closer. “Wait – is that a shark?” you ask yourself. “Why is there a shark in the Museum?” It’s too late – it’s right behind you! Watch out! Aaaahhhh! Yes, there is a shark loose in the Evansville Museum. In fact, there are two of them. Their names are Reggie and Regina, and luckily they are friendly sharks. These two adorable puppets are actually an activity designed to put a new spin on exploring the Museum. If you are a little kid, the Museum might feel big and imposing. But if you can take your new shark friend with you on a tour, then suddenly everything feels like an adventure. And go on adventures they do! The Museum Sharks are very popular, and not just with little kids. Over the last two years, Reggie and Regina have gone on hundreds of adventures. “We reached a point that Reggie was out on so many adventures that he couldn’t keep up with the demand, so we had to acquire a second shark,”

says Museum receptionist Tarrah Kopka. Officially, that second shark is Reggie’s twin sister, Regina. But why sharks? We had purchased several puppets for use in education programs and for social media posts including a dinosaur and an otter. But when we added the show Sea Monsters in the Koch Immersive Theater, we got Reggie and people loved him. People were asking all the time for more shark photos, and the puppet took on a life of its own. “We realized we shouldn’t be the only ones taking the photos and thought this could be a fun opportunity for guests to interact with the Museum in a different way,” elaborates Kopka. Guests are encouraged to share their shark adventures on social media by using the hashtags #MuseumShark and #EvansvilleMuseum. The Museum Sharks have expanded their territory beyond the Museum’s galleries and have recently infiltrated school field trips. A new field trip program called Shark Detective is designed around academic standards for 5th and 6th grade for both Indi-

ana and Kentucky students. Students practice their scientific reasoning and evidence-based argument skills while solving a mystery. We dressed the sharks in costumes and wigs to create the different characters involved in the mystery. It’s hilarious, hands-on and definitely unique. This new tour was in development in 2018; a “dress rehearsal” resulted in a group of impressed teachers and engaged students. Shark Detective is now available to organizations of all types, including schools, homeschool groups, scout troops and adults. Interested parties should e-mail education@emuseum.org. Overall, the Museum Sharks are just one reason why a visit to the Evansville Museum is an experience unlike any other. Are there any downsides? I find I get bitten a lot. This job is much more dangerous than I would have anticipated.

Campers gather in groups to work on fun projects during the Museum’s summer camps.

Educational Programs Board Game Night Need a break from this screen– focused world? If so, then bring your friends and family to the Museum for Board Game Night! Join us 5:00– 7:30 PM on the second Thursday of every month for a free evening of classic and new tabletop games. Light snacks are provided for those attending.

2019 Summer Camps Join the Evansville Museum for a unique educational experience for campers aged 6 to 10 years old. Our inquiry-based camps allow your child to explore topics in an encouraging learning environment. Take a break from the summer slump for an intensive day of incredibly fun activities. Because we use inquiry-style learning, campers of a wide variety of abilities will have fun. Campers are welcome and encouraged to return each year and “repeat” camp topics – every year will result in a different experience. Each Evansville Museum camp combines art, history & science activities around that camp’s theme and includes seeing a show in the Koch Immersive Theater and Planetarium. These all day camps are from 9:00 AM-4:00 PM and includes a healthy afternoon snack. All campers must pack a self-contained (not refrigerated) lunch. Camp Pricing $40 (Museum Members) and $55 (Not-yet Members) per child. Extended childcare is available (7:30 AM-5:00 PM), additional $10 per day per child. Aftercare requests must be made at least two days before the camp day. May 29 – Space Camp: Moon Mission Prepare to blast off to the Moon! In honor of the 50th anniversary of the moon landing, this year’s space camp will be all about our lunar neighbor. We will practice astronaut skills, eat

space food (including astronaut ice cream and, of course, cheese) and we will construct our own lunar rovers out of giant cardboard boxes. June 5 – Invention Camp Campers will be inspired by the Museum’s current exhibition The Art & Inventions of Rube Goldberg to create their own inventions! We will construct roller coasters, play with Dominoes, craft with Legos, and so much more. This camp is all about building and inventing! June 12 – Psychedelic 60s Camp Far out, man! Come learn all about the (kid-friendly) 1960’s. We will make tie-dye, create our own kaleidoscopes, watch a Laser Light Show in the Koch Immersive Theater and Planetarium, find inspiration from artists such as Andy Warhol and Jackson Pollack to make our own art. June 19 – Mission Possible Camp Your mission, if you choose to accept it, is to spend a day at the Evansville Museum honing your skills as a master spy. We will crack codes, write with invisible ink, navigate a laser field, compare fingerprints, extract DNA from a strawberry and practice other things essential to espionage.

Creative Crowd Join us the second Saturday of every month from 11:30 AM-3:00 PM and the third Thursday of every month 5:00-8:00 PM for Creative Crowd. Participants will create personally meaningful pages in an art journal as they explore creative techniques designed to increase their knowledge of artist tools, paints and various other supplies. Participants will need to bring a journal of their choice. All other supplies will be provided. Super Saturday The fourth Saturday of every month is designated a Super Saturday at the Evansville Museum of Arts, History & Science. From 11:00 AM– 3:00 PM the day is filled with crafts, activities, challenges and/or guest lectures, all on a different theme each month. Children, teens, adults and families are encouraged to have a fun day exploring new topics. All Super Saturday activities are included with Museum admission.

June 26 – Disaster Camp This camp is going to be a total disaster – but in a good way! We will construct earthquake-proof towers, protect our buildings from floods, sink some ships, learn first aid, and hone other survival skills necessary to thrive.

MUSEUM GIFT SHOP

What’s New in the Museum Gift Shop

ART

The Museum Gift Shop is filled with items from collectible art pieces to historical books and science experiments. There is definitely something for everyone! The Museum Gift Shop is located in the Eykamp Pavilion and open during Museum hours or visit online at evansvillemuseum.org.

ART Jewelery by SK Rhoades Designs Each piece of jewelry is a miniature sculpture hand-crafted by Sara Rhoades. Priced individually. Ornaments by Peggy Wyman Woven long-leaf pine needle and Irish waxed linen. Priced individually.

HISTORY Guess that President Card Game - $10 In this fun game, players take turns guessing which president is featured on the card. Some facts may be obvious while others are quite unusual. See who can gather the most presidential cards before the game is finished! This game is great for individual and team play.

HISTORY

SCIENCE Night Sky with the Naked Eye - $21.99 Understand and enjoy the wonders of the stars with fun activities for the whole family. An expert in his field, Bob King teaches night sky courses and makes cosmic mysteries practical and accessible for skywatchers new and old.

Books by Dr. James MacLeod - $21.99 Learn about Evansville’s history in World War II or step back in time to view the famous cartoons of Evansville’s very own Karl Kae Knecht written by local author James MacLeod. Skirting the Issue: Stories of Indiana’s Historical Women Artists by Judith Vale Newton and Carol Ann Weiss. - $29.95 Color illustrated survey of more than 100 Indiana women artists.

The Night Sky Star Chart - $7.50 A great companion for star gazers of all ages! With the original two-sided star chart, The Night Sky, even beginners will be able to find and identify stars and constellations within minutes. Simply align the date with the current time and the planisphere will show you what stars, constellations and prominent deep sky objects you can see from your location.

Art Featured in the Begley Art Gallery

First Thursday Artist Demonstrations

We invite you to visit the changing art exhibitions in the Eykamp Pavillion’s Begley Art Gallery which feature outstanding works of art by regional artists. All the art is available for purchase and the Museum provides opportunities for guests to meet the artists to learn more about their lives, creative inspirations and artistic techniques. If you wish to begin collecting original art, or are adding to an established collection, consider purchasing art from these exciting exhibitions.

June & July Featured Artist: Debby Bird

The Museum is open admissionfree each Thursday night from 5:00–8:00 PM. Join us on the First Thursday of each month for featured artist receptions or artist demonstrations. Thursday, May 2 – Ryan McKain from Columbus, Ohio will demonstrate his painting techniques.

Louisville painter Debby Bird was introduced to art as a child by her mother and grandmother. She went on to study architecture at the University of Kentucky and minored in studio art. It was after Bird lost her 38 year old sister to cancer, that she reevaluated her priorities and took time off from her career to care for her young children. During that period, she began to study classic painting techniques at the Agile Arts Atelier in Herndon, Virginia. Bird has returned to her career and maintains a busy schedule balancing work, family life and painting. In the Homeward Series, Bird draws inspiration from her family’s Homeward farm where she spent summers and vacations as a child. Her figurative, landscape and still life paintings recall childhood memories of the farm.

Debby Bird will attend an artist reception on Thursday, June 6, from 6:00-8:00 PM. Her exhibition continues through July 31.

August & September Featured Artist: Jason Sturgill Jason Sturgill’s graphic design background is evident in his colorful drawings. Using contour drawing techniques, his imagery of figures and objects are defined by lines and shapes suggesting movement. Small details are hidden in graphic embellishments reminiscent of graphic novel illustrations or comic books. Sturgill graduated from Morehead State University in Kentucky with a degree in music and

his undergraduate studies also included classes in drawing, graphic design and printmaking. He received his Master in Education from MSU while working as a middle school art teacher. He currently teaches high school art in Lexington.

On View Through June 5: MJ Villneauva Hawaiian native Marc James “MJ” Villanueva creates colorful mixed media paintings through the application of oil and acrylic paint embellished with crushed Pau’u seashells, recycled glass, marble, copper, paper, or indigenous Hawaiian fiber. His vibrant abstract compositions are a fusion of color and texture. Educated at the University of Hawaii, Villanueva earned degrees in education and culinary arts. The artist currently resides in Atlanta and is a full-time painter.

Jason Sturgill will attend an artist reception on Thursday, August 1, from 6:00-8:00 PM. His exhibition continues through October 2.

IN OTHER NEWS Starting the Challenge, Robert C. Jackson, 24x 72x, oil on linen

Save the Date: November 2 Please mark your calendars and join us for the fabulous 2019 Evansville Museum Ball. This year’s Ball will be presented in a setting of whimsical, still life paintings by Robert C. Jackson. Jackson’s still-life paintings are far from the traditional definition of a “still life.” Populated by balloon animals, toy dinosaurs, cakes, candies, cookies and ice cream, these paintings are immeasurably fun--yet don’t be fooled by the bright colors, there’s more than just fun going on in these scenes. The evening will begin with a VIP Champagne Reception followed by a delectable gourmet dinner by Just Rennie’s. Next, prepare to dance the night away to everyone’s favorite party band, the Atlanta-based Celebrity AllStars. 2019 Ball Chairs David & Samantha Bucur | Pat & Lisa Shoulders

Guests toast the night during the 2018 Museum Ball.

Member Spotlight Melvin Peterson has been a longtime friend of the Evansville Museum, During his 30 plus years with the Museum, he has served in the Evansville Museum Docent Association, been an active member at the Museum Society Level and a generous sponsor for a wide range of exhibitions and programming. Mel loves many aspects of the Museum, but has a particular fondness for the history galleries and Evansville Museum Transportation Center (EMTRAC). When giving tours on EMTRAC, you would often find Mel dressed as a train conductor with a hat and bandanna. A native of Omaha, Nebraska, Mel served four years in the United States Navy and earned a Bachelor of Science in business administration

from the University of San Francisco, a Master of Arts in English literature from the California State University, and a Master of Arts in history from Indiana State University. In 2014, he was awarded a Doctor of Humane Letters honorary degree from the University of Evansville. Mel retired from Chevron Oil Corporation in San Francisco, where he was a financial advisor. Thank you Mel, for your many years of membership, service and support to the Evansville Museum of Arts, History & Science! Mr. Melvin Peterson wearing his favorite conductor hat. Pictured with Margaret McKinney, 1994.

Celebrate Summer in the Museum’s Old Gallery with Art in Bloom

The Evansville Museum announces our 3rd Art in Bloom event to be held June 14–16, 2019. A popular event at museums across the United States, Art in Bloom draws thousands of visitors, thanks to the talents of floral designers who create stunning arrangements based on the works of art in museum collections. To celebrate the beginning of summer, some of the Tri-State’s leading floral designers will interpret individual works of art from the Museum’s collection with specially created live floral displays. Do not miss this three day event! The Museum will have family activities related to Art in Bloom in the galleries all weekend. A $250 Best in Show Award and a $125 People’s Choice Award will be presented on Sunday, June 16, at 2:00 PM. As part of Art in Bloom, the Friends of the Evansville Museum will host a Preview Cocktail Party on Thursday, June 13 at 6:00 PM featuring music by After Hours Trio.

$40 for Museum members; $50 for Not-Yet-Members. For details about purchasing tickets and hours for Art in Bloom, consult the Museum’s website at evansvillemuseum.org/art-in-bloom.

Museum Staff Spotlight

Tom Lonnberg, the Museum’s Curator of History, is a key leader in the curatorial department who oversees the largest portion of the Museum’s permanent collections. Since joining the Museum staff in 1988, Tom has contributed significantly through his meticulous research and passion for American history to our understanding of Evansville’s history and importance in the 19th and 20th centuries. In addition to curating over 120 exhibitions with an emphasis on interpreting Evansville’s history, he served as the Museum’s representative to the Evansville LST Committee whose work culminated in helping to make Evansville the permanent site for the ship. Tom has appeared as an Evansville Shipyard expert in the documentary film Onto Rugged Shores: The History of LST 534 and as an expert panelist and co-host on WNIN Channel 9’s mini-series Picture This about historic Evansville photographs. He contributed to the book Evansville, At the Bend in the River, and is co-creator and presenter of a Home Front Evansville World War II bus tours. The informative exhibitions, lectures and programs he curates and presents are only one aspect of Tom’s role as Curator of History. He works with donors to the history collection, organizes exhibitions in the permanent history galleries and at EMTRAC and collaborates with the Collection Manager in the ongoing inventory of the collection. Tom is an active Board Member/Secretary of the Vanderburgh County Historical Society and serves on the Community Advisory Board of WNIN Tri-State Public Media. He is an honorary crewmember of LST 543.

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THE ART & INVENTIONS OF RUBE GOLDBERG April 28 - July 21, 2019

OLD GALLERY HIGH SCHOOL ART SHOW March 14 - April 15, 2019

P. O . B O X 3 4 3 5

EVANSVILLE, INDIANA 47733

26TH WORKING TOGETHER: REGIONAL JURIED ART COMPETITION April 28 - June 9, 2019

Non-Profit Organization U.S. Postage

ART IN BLOOM June 14 - 16, 2019

PAID

Evansville, IN Permit No. 1013

BY THE LIGHT OF THE SILVERY MOON: NATIONAL ART COMPETITION May 12 - July 28, 2019

EVANSVILLE CONVENTION & VISITOR BUREAU CENTER FOR HISTORY & SCIENCE THE EAGLE HAS LANDED: 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE MOON LANDING May 12 - July 28, 2019

JOHN STREETMAN ALCOVE BLOWN GLASS BY BENJAMIN JOHNSON May 2 - September 1, 2019

BEGLEY ART GALLERY MARC JAMES VILLANUEVA April 4 - June 5, 2019 DEBBY BIRD June 6 - July 31, 2019

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