Gibbes Museum Programming Guide | Winter 2020

JANUARY – MARCH 2020

Winter 2020

PROGRAMMING MUSEUM HOURS Monday–Tuesday | 10am–5pm Wednesday | 10am–8pm Thursday–Saturday | 10am–5pm Sunday | 1–5pm

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CURRENT EXHIBITIONS CLOSING JANUARY 5

CLOSING FEBRUARY 2

Rauschenberg in Charleston

Charles Edward Williams: SUN + LIGHT

Influence and Inspiration: The Art of Jill Hooper, Ben Long, and Frank Mason

Tabitha Vevers: Lover’s Eye

UPCOMING EXHIBITIONS

JANUARY 17 – MAY 3, 2020

THIRD FLOOR GALLERIES

8 & 9

Member Preview | THURSDAY, JANUARY 16 6PM Fellows | 7PM All Members

A Return to the Grand Tour: Micromosaic Jewels from the Collection of Elizabeth Locke Contemporary jewelry designer Elizabeth Locke first became fascinated with micromosaics when she lived in Florence, Italy. These miniature mosaics were once popular mementos sold to travelers on their Grand Tour through Italy. The delicate jewels passed out of fashion toward the end of the 19th century. Locke purchased her first micromosaic in 1989—a small rectangle of the Temple of Vesta—and re-set it in her own distinctive neoclassical style using hand-hammered 19K gold and cabochon stones. From there her collection grew and now comprises more than a hundred examples, many of which she has mounted as precious jewels. A Return to the Grand Tour features ninety-two brilliant examples from Locke’s private collection and presents a fascinating juxtaposition of antique and modern craftsmanship.

This exhibition is organized by the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Richmond, Virginia

Central to Their Lives: Southern Women Artists in the Johnson Collection

Art Studio, 1931, by Theresa Pollak (American, 1899–2002); Oil on canvas; 40 ¼ x 27 inches; The Johnson Collection, Spartanburg, South Carolina

Spanning the decades between the late 1890s and early 1960s, Central to Their Lives brings together the paintings and sculptures of forty-two diverse women artists who made significant contributions to the art of the South. Presented in celebration of the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, the exhibition examines the challenges female artists faced during a period in which women’s social, cultural, and political roles were being redefined and reinterpreted. The artists showcased had a remarkable impact, fostering future generations of artists through instruction, incorporating new aesthetics into the fine arts, and challenging the status quo. The exhibition includes works by leading figures in the Charleston Renaissance including Alice Ravenel Huger Smith and Elizabeth O’Neill Verner, as well as Corrie McCallum, Minnie Evans, Anne Goldthwaite, Clementine Hunter, and Augusta Savage.

JANE SMITH TURNER FOUNDATION

FEBRUARY 7 – JUNE 28, 2020

This exhibition is organized by the Johnson Collection, Spartanburg, South Carolina

ROTUNDA GALLERIES

2 & 3

Charleston Collects: British Sporting Art from the Penkhus Collection The Charleston Collects series at the Gibbes aims to highlight significant fine art collections formed by Lowcountry residents. This exhibition features exceptional British sporting art paintings from the private collection of Dr. Stephen and Mrs. Martha Penkhus. The Penkhus’s collecting journey began in 1986 when they purchased a portrait of the famed nineteenth-century English racing horse Cotherstone, by John Frederick Herring, Sr. (1795–1865). Their passion for British sporting art and culture blossomed, taking them on many unexpected adventures that have led them to build a first-rate collection of animal and sporting paintings. The collection includes paintings by notable English sporting painters including Frederick Herring, Sr., James Ward (1769–1859), Sir Alfred Munnings (1878–1959), and many more.

CAROLINA PHOTOSMITH

PRESENTED BY THE WOMEN’S COUNCIL

Featuring Clea Shearer and Joanna Teplin WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4 | 12NOON Starting as a beautifully curated Instagram site, The Home Edit has grown into a popular full-service home organization brand that includes a distinctive website, a New York Times-bestselling book entitled The Home Edit: A Guide to Organizing and Realizing Your House Goals, and a recently-launched home makeover television show called Master the Mess on the Hello Sunshine channel, created by producer and actress Reese Witherspoon. The duo’s impressive client list includes celebrities Gwyneth Paltrow, Mandy Moore, and Emma Roberts, to name a few. Clea and Joanna are top contributors to the decluttering pop-culture movement and have reinvented traditional organizing trends. Luckily, The Home Edit team will be in Charleston at the peak of spring-cleaning season!

Thank you to our corporate sponsors

TICKETS: $150 per person Tickets go on sale Tuesday, January 14, and can be purchased through the Gibbes website. Limited seating available.

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MUSEUM FELLOWS The Gibbes Museum Fellows program brings together individuals and businesses 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. To learn more about becoming an individual or business Fellow, please contact Jennifer Ross, Director of Development at 843.722.2706 x216 or jross@gibbesmuseum.org.

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A Return to the Grand Tour: Micromosaic Jewels from the Collection of Elizabeth Locke AND Central to Their Lives: Southern Women Artists in the Johnson Collection THURSDAY, JANUARY 16 6PM

A Charleston Grand Tour JANUARY 16 – 19

Join us for an evening to welcome Elizabeth Locke, with remarks by the Johnson Collection representatives, Carter Lee Johnson and Geordy Johnson.

A preview and wine reception will follow.

Experience historic homes, private collections, and special receptions relating to the exhibition, A Return to the Grand Tour: Micromosaic Jewels from the Collection of Elizabeth Locke.

For more information, contact Jena Clem, at jclem@gibbesmuseum.org

All Fellows Tour and Reception Featuring Turner Reuter, Jr. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12 | 2:30PM Tour works of British sporting art from the collection of Dr. Stephen and Mrs. Martha Penkhus with Turner Reuter, Jr., owner of Red Fox Fine Art, Middleburg, VA.

SYMPOSIUM

A Return to the Grand Tour Symposium FRIDAY, JANUARY 17 | 10AM – 1:30PM Accompanying the opening of the exhibition, A Return to the Grand Tour: Micromosaic Jewels from the Collection of Elizabeth Locke, the Gibbes Museum will bring together experts, scholars, and the collector herself to discuss the Grand Tour of the nineteenth century and the era’s fascination with the classics and societal requisite travel to the “cradle of western civilization.” Speakers include Susan Rawles, associate curator of American Painting and Decorative Art, Virginia Museum of Fine Arts; Angela D. Mack, executive director and chief curator, Gibbes Museum of Art; and jewelry designer and collector Elizabeth Locke. $50 Members | $65 Non-Members | $20 Students/Faculty with valid ID (includes boxed lunch)

ABOVE: Parrot, Rome, 19th century, micromosaic set in gold as a pendant, with four sets of 4-mm tsavorite and 2.7-mm demantoid garnets on bezel; 50 x 45 mm; Collection of Elizabeth Locke (Photo by Travis Fullerton © Virginia Museum of Fine Arts)

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W E D N E S DAY N I G H T L I V E

Chamber Music in the Rotunda WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22 | 6PM The Charleston Symphony Chamber Music Series at the Gibbes continues with the Principal String Quartet performing a repertoire inspired by works on view. $20 Members | $30 Non-Members | $10 Students/Faculty with a valid ID SUPPORT GENEROUSLY PROVIDED BY THE GIBBES MUSEUM OF ART WOMEN'S COUNCIL.

Artful Thinking Tours WEDNESDAYS, JANUARY 15, FEBRUARY 12, AND MARCH 11 | 6PM Join a group of physicians for a unique tour and explore the collection with a different lens, focusing on building observation skills and fostering discussion.

Free for Members. Included with admission for Non-Members

PUBLIC TOURS 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 2:30pm.

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FEB 6

FEB 27

MARCH 12

MARCH 26

Permanent Collection with curator Sara Arnold

Central to Their Lives with Martha Severens

A Return to the Grand Tour with curator Sara Arnold

Central to Their Lives with associate curator Amanda Breen

Permanent collection with associate curator Amanda Breen

Penkhus Collection of British Sporting Art with curator Sara Arnold

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

IMAGE: Motherboard, 2018, by Donté K. Hayes (American, b. 1975); Ceramic, underglaze, glaze; 13 x 8 x 5 inches. Courtesy of the artist.

JOSEPH ROGERO

TWO NIGHTS, ONE MISSION Amy P. Coy Forum THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6 | 6PM

1858 Winter Party FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7 | 8 – 11PM

Celebrate contemporary Southern art at Society 1858’s annual Amy P. Coy Forum and Winter Party. This two-night affair will honor the 2019 Prize Winner, Donté K. Hayes, and reflect Society 1858’s mission to educate and excite up-and-coming arts patrons about the diverse range of artwork being created in the contemporary South. The Amy P. Coy Forum, on February 6, will feature a panel discussion of artists and art experts followed by a cocktail reception courtesy of Revival. The Winter Party, on February 7, will be a black tie affair offering the opportunity to enhance your personal art collection via the annual art auction and raffle.

TICKETS: Forum + Party Bundle: $125 1858 Members | $150 Non-Members New/Renewing Membership Bundle: $195 (includes forum + party + individual membership) Amy P. Coy Forum Only: $40 | Winter Party Only: $110 SOCIETY 1858 IS SPONSORED BY REAGAN EVENTS, SOUTH STATE BANK, STEVENS TOWING CO. INC., AND SYNOVUS BANK

VISITING ARTIST SERIES

IMAGES (L–R): Tim Hussey | Fletcher Williams with Thelma Golden, director and chief curator of The Studio Museum in Harlem | Kristy Bishop (MCG Photography)

SUPPORT FOR OUR VISITING ARTIST SERIES IS GENEROUSLY PROVIDED BY ART MAG, SC ARTS COMMISSION, SOCIETY 1858, THE GIBBES MUSEUM OF ART WOMEN’S COUNCIL, AND THE HENRY AND SYLVIA YASCHIK FOUNDATION.

Visiting Artist Series

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The Visiting Artist series promotes contemporary art, artists, and art practices that contribute to a new understanding of the American South. Representing a diverse range of artists and mediums, the program hosts 6–8 individuals annually, creating a space for innovation, creativity, and community engagement with regular open studio hours.

Artists who currently reside in South Carolina can apply for a 4–6 week Visiting Artist session with a proposal introducing their current studio practice, artwork content, and type of project they would like to accomplish through a residency at the Gibbes Museum of Art. Applications will be reviewed on a quarterly basis.

Visiting Artist studio sessions for 2020 are: MARCH 2 – APRIL 12

AUGUST 31 – OCTOBER 11

APRIL 27 – JUNE 7

OCTOBER 26 – DECEMBER 6

Visit GIBBESMUSEUM.ORG/PROGRAMS-EVENTS/VISITING-ARTIST for Requirements and Rules, Eligibility, FAQs and to see a roster of upcoming artists and alumni.

Literary Gibbes: A Book Club Discussion FRIDAY, JANUARY 24 | 1PM Inspired by Tabitha Vevers: Lover’s Eyes, participants will discuss The Age of Light by Whitney Scharer.

FRIDAY, MARCH 13 | 1PM

Inspired by A Return to the Grand Tour, participants will discuss A Room with a View by E.M. Forster.

In collaboration with the Charleston County Public Library. Discussion is free for all and includes a coupon for discounted admission to the Museum.

Southern Women Artists with Martha Severens WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 29 | 1PM

For women artists working in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, it was difficult to assert themselves in an environment dominated by men. However, by the 1950s, female artists had made significant inroads and were gaining wider representation in museum collections, exhibitions, and academe. Martha Severens will discuss how these women persisted against bias and discrimination and developed successful careers in the art world. A book signing and gallery tour will follow. $15 Members | $25 Non-Members | $10 Students/Faculty with Valid ID

She Persisted: Women of Letters and the American South WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19 | 6PM

Works of art and literature have long inspired one another. Whether the Bloomsbury Group, the Aesthetic Movement, or Black Mountain College, their evolution is often contemporaneous.

Inspired by Central to Their Lives, join us in conversation with Professor and Director of Southern Studies at the College of Charleston, Dr. Julia Eichelberger along with award-winning women authors writing of and about the American South as we consider the literary traditions that gave rise to voices like Eudora Welty, Zora Neale Hurston, and Harper Lee. $15 Members | $25 Non-Members | $10 Students/Faculty with Valid ID

The Resilience of Coastal Communities: Preserving Culture, Environment, and Craft WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25 | 5–8PM

Changing climate, populations, and lifestyles have impacted longstanding traditions of coastal communities. Join us for an interactive evening merging art, culture, and science with Cultivate SciArt and Albert George, director of conservation at the SC Aquarium. Participants will create a woven work of art using natural fibers, and enjoy complimentary food and beverages from Destiny Community Café.

Free

FOR FAMILIES

Art to Go Student Exhibition JANUARY 24 – 30

Art to Go is an outreach program that sends teaching artists into schools to create art inspired by works on view at the Gibbes. An exhibition of the unique artwork created by students at Angel Oak Elementary, Hunley Park Elementary, and North Charleston High School will be open to the public in the Fellows Members Reception Hall.

S AV E T H E DAT E !

Summer Camp registration opens for Members on Monday, January 27, and for Non-Members on Tuesday, January 28!

Free. Art to Go is sponsored in part by the Jerry and Anita Zucker Family Endowment, the Gibbes Women’s Council, and Wells Fargo.

Day Camp at the Gibbes for Ages 5–10 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14 9AM–4PM Show your love for art! Join us for a full day of artmaking and creative expression. $70 Members | $80 Non-Members

Gibbes ABC Book Celebration SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15 10:30AM–12NOON Celebrate the Gibbes’ new publication, G is for Gibbes: A Museum ABC Book. Listen to a reading by the author at 10:30AM followed by hands-on activities. This family-friendly event is perfect for ages 3–7.

Free for Members and Included with admission for Non-Members

Story Time at the Gibbes THURSDAYS, FEBRUARY 20 AND APRIL 16 | 10:30AM

Families will enjoy stories and songs inspired by temporary exhibitions and works in the permanent collection.

Free. In collaboration with the Charleston County Public Library.

STUDIO AND ART HISTORY CLASSES

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TWEENS AND TEENS

Brush Lettering for Tweens and Teens, Ages, 10–16 SAT, FEBRUARY 8 10:30AM–12PM Join artist Camela Guevara for a special calligraphy class for tweens and teens, to learn the art of brush lettering with specially-designed markers. $45 Members | $55 Non-Members

Mantras & Mandalas: A Teen Yoga Journey through the Chakras Ages 12–17 SAT, MARCH 28 | 10AM–1PM Amy Kopen Kassis, founder of Yoga Mama, will introduce students to yoga and guide them through the Chakras with art, movement, and sound. $60 Members | $70 Non-Members

A D U LT S

From Dawn to Dusk, Capturing Light in Oils SAT, FEBRUARY 8 | 10AM–4PM AND SUN, FEBRUARY 9 1–4PM Learn how to capture light and create dramatic landscapes during a weekend workshop with artist Peggy Ellis. $210 Members | $250 Non-Members

Abstract Painting SAT, FEBRUARY 15 AND 22 10AM–1PM Translate your abstract visions into wonderful works of art with artist Cory McBee, who introduces composition, color, shape, movement, and textures. $125 Members | $150 Non-Members

Mantras & Mandalas: A Yoga & Art Workshop for Adults SAT, FEBRUARY 29 10AM–1PM Amy Kopen Kassis, founder of Yoga Mama, will introduce students to yoga and guide them through the Chakras with art, movement, and sound. This is an entry-level course. $60 Members | $70 Non-Members

Introduction to Colored Pencil WED, MARCH 4, 11, AND 18 6–8PM Stephen Herchak will teach the art of beautiful compositions with the brilliant, versatile, and convenient media of colored pencil, with an emphasis on blending and achieving subtle effects. $125 Members | $150 Non-Members

Micromosaic Jewelry Workshop WED, FEBRUARY 19 AND 26 6–8:30PM In collaboration with Redux Contemporary Art Center, Gibbes curator Sara Arnold will explore the exhibition A Return to the Grand Tour on February 19. On February 26, students will join artist Olivia Ruxton to create wearable micromosaics of their own. $150 Gibbes and Redux Members | $165 Non-Members

Oil Painting Introduction MON – WED, FEBRUARY 24 – 26 10AM–4PM

How to Take Pictures on Your Smartphone SAT, MARCH 21 | 2–5PM Joyce Weir of Charleston Photo Tours will share tips and techniques to achieve great images with your smartphone on the streets of Downtown Charleston. $60 Members | $70 Non-Members

Modern Hand Embroidery Ages 14+ SAT, APRIL 4 | 10AM–12NOON

Join artist Sally Smith in this three-day oil painting workshop. Learn the basics, from mixing colors to blocking out a composition.

Learn embroidery stitches for embellishing clothing and making family heirlooms with Camela Guevara, fiber artist and embroidery instructor.

$350 Members | $450 Non-Members

$55 Members | $65 Non-Members

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