Gibbes Museum Programming Guide | Winter/Spring 2019

JANUARY – APRIL 2019

Winter/Spring 2019

PROGRAMMING MUSEUM HOURS MON–TUES 10am–5pm | WED 10am–8pm | THURS–SAT 10am–5pm | SUN 1–5pm

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CURRENT EXHIBITIONS C L O S I N G J A N U A R Y 6 A Dark Place of Dreams: Louise Nevelson with Chakaia Booker, Lauren Fensterstock, and Kate Gilmore CLOSING FEBRUARY 17

Charleston Collects: South Asian Art

UPCOMING EXHIBITIONS MEMBER PREVIEW

THURSDAY, JANUARY 17 | 6PM Fellows Preview | 7PM All Members Lying in Wait: Sporting Art by Ogden M. Pleissner JANUARY 18 – MAY 12, 2019 | Gallery 8

Lying in Wait celebrates the illustrious career of nationally-known, sporting art and landscape painter, Ogden Pleissner. His hunting, fishing, and landscape paintings reflect his deep reverence for wildlife and the natural world. The paintings on view depict scenes from Wyoming to Maine to the South Carolina coast and date from the late 1920s until his death in 1983.

This exhibition is organized by Shelburne Museum.

GAYLORD AND DOROTHY DONNELLEY FOUNDATION

CITY OF CHARLESTON

Additional support provided by Copley Fine Art Auctions, W. M. Means Company Insurance, The Sportsman's Gallery, Stony Point Foundation, Jane Smith Turner Foundation, and other generous individuals.

Anna Heyward Taylor: Intrepid Explorer JANUARY 18 – MAY 12, 2019 | Gallery 9 Anna Heyward Taylor: Intrepid Explorer brings together for the first time the renowned Charleston Renaissance artist’s stunning watercolors, batiks, and woodblock prints inspired by her adventurous travels in British Guiana, marking the life of a truly remarkable artist, scientist, and explorer.

IMAGE The Way Home (detail), 1936, by Anna Heyward Taylor (American, 1879–1956); watercolor on paper; 22 3/8 x 15 1/4 inches; Gift of the artist; 1953.007.0013.

New Acquisitions Featuring Works

by African American Artists FEBRUARY 22 – JUNE 16, 2019 Galleries 2 & 3

IMAGE The Katastwóf Karavan (maquette), 2017,

by Kara Walker (American, b. 1969); painted laser-cut stainless steel; 9 1/8 x 14 5/8 x 5 1/2 inches; Museum purchase; 2018.001.

Featuring artworks by African American artists acquired over the last ten years by the Gibbes for its permanent collection, this exhibition reflects on the Museum’s collecting efforts since the landmark exhibition Prop Master: An Installation by Juan Logan and Susan Harbage Page in 2009. The provocative installation was designed to highlight the role the Gibbes plays in shaping social norms and reinforcing power structures based on what it chooses to collect and exhibit and, perhaps more importantly, what works and narratives are excluded.

CAROLINA PHOTOSMITH

PRESENTED BY THE WOMEN’S COUNCIL

BEK ANDERSEN

Featuring Eva Chen | Instagram’s Director of Fashion Partnerships FRIDAY, APRIL 12 | 12NOON Eva Chen is the head of fashion partnerships for the social media platform Instagram. Chen has been dubbed the Anna Wintour of the Digital Age, and through Instagram she has helped transform how industry influencers engage communities. Previously the editor in chief of Lucky, Chen has also written for ELLE, Vogue, Teen Vogue, Vogue China, the New York Times, and the Wall Street Journal.

Today, Chen credits her personal success to her sharing of her diverse passions. She candidly advocates that differences make us better and stronger.

Tickets: $150 per person Tickets go on sale Tuesday, February 26, 2019, and can be purchased through the Gibbes website. Limited seating available.

MUSEUM FELLOWS The Gibbes Museum Fellows program brings together individuals who share an appreciation for the arts and a personal commitment to enhancing Charleston’s only art museum. Fellows level membership provides art enthusiasts with the opportunity for special programs and events, travel opportunities, and exclusive experiences.

FELLOWS MEMBER PREVIEW

Lying in Wait: Sporting Art

by Ogden M. Pleissner AND

Anna Heyward Taylor: Intrepid Explorer THURSDAY, JANUARY 17 6PM Lecture 6:30PM Preview and wine reception Shelburne Museum Executive Director Thomas Denenberg will give a short lecture on Ogden Pleissner, with remarks on Anna Heyward Taylor by Angela D. Mack. A wine reception and preview will follow.

HARLESTON, SMITH, AND DIRECTOR’S CIRCLE FELLOWS

Yeamans Hall Tour SUNDAY, JANUARY 20 | 3–5PM Enjoy a special tour of Yeamans Hall with past Gibbes Board President, Yeamans Hall historian Charlton DeSaussure, including a reception at the Yeamans Hall Club.

SMITH AND DIRECTOR’S CIRCLE FELLOWS

THURSDAY, MARCH 28 | 6PM Enjoy an intimate evening in a historic Charleston home to learn about an important private art collection.

S E A N S H E R I DA N

To learn more about becoming a Fellow, contact Jennifer Ross at 843.722.2706 x216 or jross@gibbesmuseum.org.

OGDEN PLEISSNER SYMPOSIUM

IMAGE The Broadbill Gunner, 1957,

by Ogden M. Pleissner (American, 1905–1983); watercolor on paper; 19 3/8 x 29 1/8 inches; Collection of Shelburne Museum, gift of Ann M. Leonard. 2013-14.1. Photography by Andy Duback.

Ogden Pleissner Symposium FRIDAY, JANUARY 18 10AM–1:30PM Speaker sessions with an intermission for lunch 1:30PM Book Signing 2PM Reception at The Sportsman’s Gallery

Accompanying the opening of the exhibition Lying in Wait: Sporting Art by Ogden M. Pleissner, the Gibbes Museum will bring together experts, scholars, and personal friends of the artist to discuss the work and life of Pleissner.

Speakers include Thomas Denenberg, executive director, Shelburne Museum; Daniel Vivian, author and associate professor and chair, Department of Historic Preservation, College of Design, University of Kentucky; Pleissner friends and collectors Sam Webb and Josh Clark; and CJ Lotz, research editor, Garden & Gun.

S E A N S H E R I DA N

$50 Members | $65 Non-Members | $20 Students/Faculty with valid ID (includes boxed lunch)

Physician-led Tours WEDNESDAYS, FEBRUARY 6 AND MARCH 13 | 6PM

Dr. Jeb Hallett will lead visitors on a unique tour and explore the collection with a different lens, focusing on building observational skills.

Free for Members. Included with admission for Non-Members. in partnership with Roper St. Francis.

CSO CONCERTS

Chamber Music with the Charleston Symphony WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20 | 6PM The Charleston Symphony Woodwind Quintet with percussion and flute will perform a repertoire inspired by the exhibition Lying in Wait: Sporting Art by Ogden M. Pleissner.

PUBLIC TOURS

$20 Members | $30 Non-Members | $10 Students/Faculty with valid ID

WEEKLY TOURS are offered every Tuesday and Friday at 12:30pm, Wednesday at 6pm, and Thursday, Friday, and Second Sunday at 2:30pm.

STORAGE FACILITY TOURS and ARTIST CHOICE TOURS are offered on select Wednesdays at 6pm.

CURATOR- AND ARTIST-LED TOURS are offered on select dates at 12:30 or 2:30pm.

JAN 10, FEB 28, MAR 28, APR 25 | 2:30PM Permanent Collection with curator Sara Arnold

JAN 24 | 12:30PM

FEB 15 | 2:30PM

MAR 7 | 2:30PM

Anna Heyward Taylor with curator Pam Wall

Lying in Wait with Shelburne Museum curator Katie Wood Kirchhoff

New Acquisitions with curator Sara Arnold

FEB 6 AND MARCH 13 | 6PM: PHYSICIAN-LED TOURS with Dr. Jeb Hallett Free for Members. Included with admission for Non-Members.

M C G P H OTO G R A P H Y

SOCIETY 1858

WINTER PARTY X FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8 | 8–11PM

Society 1858 celebrates their tenth anniversary at the Gibbes with an artful interpretation of a black-tie affair. Toast to our young patrons’ success with bubbles and oysters, swing to the soulful sounds of a live, modern jazz ensemble, and bid on original works of art by some of the finest artists in the South. $85 Society 1858 Members | $110 Non-Members | $160 Combo (includes event ticket and 1858/Gibbes Membership) Sponsored by Douglas Development/Holliday Associates, South State Bank, Synovus Bank, Art Mag, Blackbaud, Cru Catering, Events by Reagan, Gadabout, Oysters XO, Taylor DeBartola Interiors, TEC, Skyline Tents Southeast, Snyder Events, and William Means Real Estate

VISITING ARTIST SERIES This series offers open-studio hours and artist talks for the public to engage with visiting artists. Support for our Visiting Artist Series is generously provided by Art Mag, SC Arts Commission, and the Henry and Sylvia Yaschik Foundation.

Visit GIBBESMUSEUM.ORG/PROGRAMS-EVENTS/VISITING-ARTIST for studio hours and additional information.

MAGGIE SPACKMAN, textile artist JANUARY 5 – 6

Maggie Spackman has crafted miniature, soft sculpture creatures—from teddy bears to sea creatures, and now bespoke dolls—for over 30 years.

Spackman has created a series of dolls for the Gibbes Museum that are replicas of some of the leading ladies from our portrait collection. Each piece uses fine materials such as mohair, cashmere, leather, ultra-suede, and silks, resulting in a masterpiece of its own.

S E A N S H E R I DA N

ADAM EDDY, painter JANUARY 10 – MAY 10

Adam Eddy received his BA in Studio Art and Art History from the College of Charleston, and his MFA in Painting and Drawing from Boston University. His work has been exhibited nationally in group and solo exhibitions. He currently resides in Charleston, SC, where he teaches in the department of Studio Art at the College of Charleston.

RIGHT IMAGE Rainbow Line with Four Points, by Adam Eddy; vinyl acrylic on canvas; 36 x 24 inches; 2018.

KEN SMITH, sculptor MARCH 18 – MARCH 29

Following a 21-year Naval career as a plastic and reconstructive surgeon, and 12 years in private practice, Dr. Ken Smith returned to his passion for the arts. Upon retirement, Smith began to work in stone and other media including terracotta, wood, and bronze. He now focuses on stone carving and “expressionistic figurative sculpture.” Smith’s works are in the collections of Brookgreen Gardens, The Smithsonian, and the British Museum, among others.

STUDIO CLASSES

Drawing with Lese Corrigan: The Magic Behind Shadows WEDNESDAYS, FEB 13, 20, AND 27 6:30–8PM

Learn to use drawing to see line and record shadow in your work with Lese Corrigan. $80 Members | $90 Non-Members

Advanced Oil and Watercolor Workshop TUES, MAR 5 AND THURS – FRI, MAR 7 – 8 | 10AM–2PM Hone your painting skills in either oil or watercolor with artist Mary Lou Bloise. $160 Members | $190 Non-Members

Abstract Painting SATURDAYS, MAR 9 AND 16 | 10AM–1PM

Translate your abstract visions into wonderful works of art with artist Cory McBee. $125 Members | $150 Non-Members

Painting Dynamic Landscapes in Watercolor WED – THURS, MAR 13 – 14 | 10AM–4PM This class with Peggy Ellis—tailored to both beginner and experienced painters—will cover how to choose a power composition, the foundation of any successful painting. $250 Members | $300 Non-Members

FOR FAMILIES

Post and Courier Family Day SATURDAY, JANUARY 5 | 10AM–5PM

M C G P H OTO G R A P H Y

Spring Table Arrangements SAT, APR 6 | 11AM–3PM Floral designer Gretchen Cuddy will share tips and techniques to create the perfect spring table arrangement. Participants will design and create their own arrangement to take home using live materials. $75 Members | $85 Non-Members (All supplies included)

Colorful, Confident Oil Paintings: Palette Knife Tips and More TUES – WED, APR 16 – 17 10AM–4PM

Geared to both beginners and experienced painters alike, learn numerous techniques with a variety of knives to enhance your oil (or acrylic) paintings with artist Peggy Ellis. $250 Members | $300 Non-Members

SUMMER ART CAMP REGISTRATION opens for Members on January 28 and for Non-Members on January 31.

Enjoy special activities and artist demonstrations appropriate for all ages. Artist & Craftsman will lead hands-on demos inspired by the sculptures in A Dark Place of Dreams. Students from Allegro Music Academy will perform in the Campbell Rotunda. Visiting Artist Maggie Spackman will demonstrate her soft-sculpture techniques. For specific times, visit gibbesmuseum.org.

Free for Members. Included with admission for Non-Members.

Special offer available for Post and Courier print and digital subscribers at postandcourier.com/gibbesmuseum.

Story Time at the Gibbes THURSDAYS, JANUARY 17 AND MARCH 21 | 10:30AM

Join us for Story Time in the galleries in collaboration with the Charleston County Public Library.

Families will enjoy stories and songs inspired by special exhibitions and works in the permanent collection, along with a hands-on activity.

Free

Art to Go Student Exhibition FEBRUARY 1 – 3 | MUSEUM HOURS

Art to Go is an in-school outreach program that pairs teaching artists with classroom teachers to create unique works of art inspired by exhibitions at the Gibbes. Students from four different Charleston County schools will display their work at the Gibbes for a celebratory exhibition.

This program is sponsored in part by the Gibbes Women’s Council.

Free

Great Ladies of the American Revolution SATURDAY, MARCH 16 | 10:30AM

While the men were busy founding the nation, what were the women up to? Actress Maggie Worsdale brings to life Martha, the iconic wife of George Washington, and shares stories that both entertain and educate. Perfect for families. $15 | Ages 6 and under Free

Literary Gibbes: A Book Club Discussion In collaboration with the Charleston County Public Library

FRIDAY, JANUARY 25 | 1PM

Inspired by Charleston Collects: South Asian Art, participants will discuss The Death of Vishnu by Manil Suri.

FRIDAY, MARCH 22 | 1PM

IMAGE Vermont Hills (detail), 1964, by Ogden M. Pleissner (American, 1905–1983); watercolor on paper; 10 x 7 inches; Collection of Shelburne Museum, gift of Morton Quantrell. 1996-42.16.

Photography by Andy Duback.

Inspired by Lying in Wait: Sporting Art by Ogden M. Pleissner, participants will discuss The Nick Adams Stories by Ernest Hemingway.

Discussion is free for all and includes $2 discount on Museum admission.

Gibbes Unplugged tour with Peggy Ellis WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 30 | 6PM

Artist Peggy Ellis will share her unique and personal connection to artists Ogden Pleissner and Anna Heyward Taylor, whose works will be on view in galleries 8 and 9.

Free for Members. Included with admission for Non-Members.

LUNCHTIME LECTURE SERIES

Sporting & Wildlife Arts

Presented in partnership with Southeastern Wildlife Exposition.

Enjoy hearing from artists and curators about the genre of sporting and wildlife arts spanning the 17th century to present. Both days will feature back-to-back speakers and participants will enjoy a boxed lunch prepared by The Daily.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15 12NOON: Tim Newton,

board chairman, Salmagundi Club, New York City

1PM: Katie Wood Kirchhoff, associate curator, Shelburne Museum (pictured left)

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16 12NOON: Sandy Scott, wildlife sculptor

1PM: Robin Salmon,

VP of collections and curator of Brookgreen Gardens

Per day: $30 Members and SEWE badge holders | $40 Non-Members (includes boxed lunch) Two-day combo: $50 Members and SEWE badge holders | $70 Non-Members (includes boxed lunches)

Restore. Relax. Renew: Yoga in the Rotunda FRIDAYS, MARCH 22 AND APRIL 26 | 8–9AM

Join local yoga instructor Katie Borges for an all-levels yoga flow in our beautiful Campbell Rotunda and sculpture hall. Bring your own mat and water. $10 (includes a $5 coupon for The Daily at the Gibbes)

Gibbes on the Go: Plantation River Cruise MONDAY, APRIL 1 | 9:30AM–1:30PM (Rain Date: April 8)

Come aboard for a cruise down the Waccamaw and Pee Dee Rivers to explore the flora, fauna, and plantations around Georgetown. Historian Stephen Hoffius will provide perspective on the transformation of southern plantations in the early twentieth century. A boxed lunch from The Daily will be provided on deck. $70 Members | $80 Non-Members (transportation to Georgetown not included)

For more details about classes, visit GIBBESMUSEUM.ORG/CLASSES-WORKSHOPS For details and to purchase tickets please visit GIBBESMUSEUM.ORG/EVENTS or call 843.722.2706 x241