Grounds For Sculpture (GFS) Event Guide - October - April 2019

EVENT GUIDE

OCTOBER 2018– APRIL 2019

FROST & FLAMES METAL WORKING AT THE SEWARD JOHNSON ATELIER! INTRODUCTION TO HERBALISM TOURS FOR EVERY SEASON!

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Clockwise from left: photo courtesy of Simon & Schuster; photo by David Howarth for dmhphotographer.com; photo courtesy of Grounds For Sculpture; photo by Zach Teris for dmhphotographer.com

WHAT’S HOT THIS SEASON AT GFS An Evening with Susan Orlean

Monday, October 22, 7:30 PM. $35 General Admission, includes park admission and a signed edition of The Library Book In partnership with the Princeton Public Library, we look forward to welcoming this acclaimed author to GFS. Orlean’s most recent novel, The Library Book, is being released this fall. A limited number of tickets for students and seniors will be available for $30.

Tickets will be on sale beginning September 1st at 9am.

Common Threads coming this winter!

Join us for this series designed to provide dynamic opportunities to explore, discuss, and reflect upon the complex questions and issues facing our community today. Common Threads programs will include conversations, workshops, performances, and events, while creating a space where area artists, educators, and community members interested in positively impacting the world we share can come together, exchange knowledge and ideas, and engage in new experiences.

Please check groundsforsculpture.org in January 2019 for event schedule

Jersey Cares Coat Drive

Mid-November – Mid-December, 1 – 4 PM For the 6th consecutive year, Grounds For Sculpture will participate in the Jersey Cares Coat Drive by serving as a collection site for new and lightly used warm coats. These coats find new homes with families in need in our community. In appreciation, guests who donate a coat at GFS will receive one free “anytime” admission pass for a future visit.

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Cover image: Michael Rees, Synth Cell 006 Gradient Clown, Ant, 2017-18, air-inflated PVC vinyl, ink jet print on vinyl, steel, augmented reality app, 2.4 x 2.4 x 2.4 meters, collection of the artist; Michael Rees, Synth Cell 003 China Wall, Pig, air-inflated PVC vinyl, ink jet print on vinyl, steel, augmented reality app, 2.4 x 2.4 x 2.4 meters, collection of the artist; Michael Rees, Synth Cell 013 Rope, Flies, air-inflated PVC vinyl, ink jet print on vinyl, steel, augmented reality app, 2.4 x 2.4 x 2.4 meters, collection of the artist; Michael Rees, Synth Cell 004, air-inflated PVC vinyl, 2.8 x 2.8 x 2.8 meters, collection of the artist, photo: Ken Ek

ABOUT GFS

Carlos Dorrien, The Nine Muses, 1990-97, stone: srantie, 132 x 240 x 360 inches, Grounds For Sculpture, Gift of the Seward Johnson Atelier, photo by Kacy Jahanbini

TIMED TICKETS AT GFS

Visit us online at groundsforsculpture.org to purchase your timed ticket and ensure your preferred visit date and arrival time are available. Whether you’re planning to visit weeks ahead or same day, purchase tickets online to expedite your entry to the arts!

Members, Library Pass Holders, and Anytime Pass Holders do not need to reserve tickets in advance except on special event days.

VISIT GFS THIS WINTER AND SAVE!

Grounds For Sculpture is open year-round and changes dramatically with each season. Visit the grounds this winter to experience the majestic, snow-covered landscape or warm up indoors with special exhibitions and programs. Admission between December 1 – March 31 is discounted when you buy online at groundsforsculpture.org.

ACCESSIBILITY

GFS is committed to offering accessible facilities and programs.

Free cart tours are available on our Access-Mobile for guests with mobility challenges 11am – 3:30pm. Advance reservations are recommended and can be made by calling 609.586.0616.

Scooters and wheelchairs can be rented in the Welcome Center for a fee (limited availability). Visit groundsforsculpture.org for more information about accessibility features including assisted-listening devices and Touch Tours for guests with visual impairments.

MEETING & EVENT SPACE

Grounds For Sculpture and Rat’s Restaurant offer a wide variety of versatile and contemporary event spaces, both indoors and out. Whether you’re planning a wedding, corporate day meeting, or holiday party, our dedicated team will ensure your event is a success. Learn more about hosting at Grounds For Sculpture or Rat’s Restaurant by calling STARR Catering Group at 609.586.1303.

SHOPPING

Located in the Welcome Center, our spacious and beautifully appointed Museum Shop offers a distinctive selection of merchandise, from exquisite one-of-a-kind handmade goods like jewelry and ceramics to must-read books on art, gardening, and inspiring your own creative process. For more info, call the Museum Shop at 609.249.0215 or shop online at shopgfs.org.

DINING AT THE PARK

Rat’s Restaurant 609.584.7800 Peacock Café 609.890.6015 Van Gogh Café Open during park hours Picnics Picnic in the garden with a pre-ordered basket from The Peacock Café: Reserve picnic baskets 24 hours in advance: 609. 890.6015.

CONTACT US:

Email: info@groundsforsculpture.org General info: 609.586.0616 Membership: 609.249.0225

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Find out what it takes to become a dedicated GFS Volunteer. Visit groundsforsculpture.org/Get-Involved/Volunteer

Masayuki Koorida, Crown, 2008, granite, 78.84 x 41.34 x 39.37 inches, Collection of the Artist, photo: Ken Ek; upper: (foreground) Michael Rees, Synth Cell 006 Gradient Clown, Ant, 2017-18, air-inflated PVC vinyl, ink jet print on vinyl, steel, augmented reality app, 2.4 x 2.4 x 2.4 mete installation view of James Carl: oof, 2018, site-specific installation, Collection of the Artist and TrépanierBaer Gallery; Dina Wind, Harp of David #1, 1985/2018, steel, 26 x 24 x 22 feet, Courtesy of the Dina Wind Art Foundation. photo: David W. Steele; upper: That’s Worth Celebrating: Th blinds, 72 x 60 x 32 inches, Collection of the Artist and TrépanierBaer Gallery.

EXHIBITIONS Masayuki Koorida: Sculpture

through March 17, 2019 The first major US exhibition by this Japanese artist. Often inspired by forms found in nature, the exhibition includes works meticulously carved in stone, some of which took up to two years to complete, as well as smaller works in stainless steel, acrylic, and a series of graphite drawings. Location: Museum Building and Outdoors

Michael Rees: Synthetic Cells

through July 14, 2019 Since the advent of the internet age, Michael Rees has been redefining objects by combining digital technology and innovative materials to engage the viewer. Hidden within Synthetic Cells is Para (Site), a virtual exhibition curated by Ed Winklemen and Murat Orozbekov of The Moving Image, which reveals the works of Rees and several other artists in a “collision of utopias.”

Location: West Gallery

James Carl: oof

through January 5, 2020 Canadian artist James Carl makes his first major debut in the United States with two parallel exhibitions. Inspired by the egg carton, oof is a monumentally scaled wall relief constructed from cardboard, each piece carefully cut, assembled, and mounted to the 80-foot wall. Location: East Gallery

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Masayuki Koorida: Sculpture is supported in part by Bank of America, the Brook Barrie Art Fund, The Japan Foundation New York, and the following exhibition supporters: Gordon and Lulie Gund, and Barbara Lawrence and Allen Laskin. Michael Rees: Synthetic Cells is supported in part by Elizabeth Firestone Graham Foundation and the following exhibition supporters: Gordon and Lulie Gund. James Carl: oof and James Carl: woof are funded in part by the following exhibition supporters: Gordon and Lulie Gund.

THAT’S WORTH CELEBRATING: The Life and Work of the Johnson Family, is produced by The Seward Johnson Atelier, Inc. and made possible with support of the Johnson Family Foundations.

ers, Collection of the artist, (background) Michael Rees, Synth Cell 007 Stone, Tapping Feet, 2017-18, air-inflated PVC vinyl, ink jet print on vinyl, steel, augmented reality app, 2.8 x 2.8 x 2.8 meters, Collection of the artist, photo: Ken Ek; lower: he Life and Work of the Johnson Family ©2017 The Seward Johnson Atelier, Inc. Currently on view in the Cecelia Joyce and Seward Johnson Gallery at Grounds For Sculpture. Photo: Isometric Studio; lower: James Carl, jalousie (13.3), 2013, venetian

James Carl: woof

through March 17, 2019 woof, which derives its name from the process of weaving, features work from James Carl’s Jalousie series. Woven from venetian blinds, these sculptures focus on the artist’s decades-long exploration of volume, form, and cultural archeology.

Location: Domestic Arts Building

That’s Worth Celebrating: The Life and Work of the Johnson Family

On View Now Learn more about the works of Seward Johnson and the Johnson family’s passions, their belief in the spirit of innovation, and the power of community. This exhibition provides a deeper understanding of the founder’s vision for The Johnson Atelier Technical Institute of Sculpture and how that vision shaped Grounds For Sculpture’s early years. Curated by Lynn DeClemente Losavio, Collection Manager of The Seward Johnson Atelier.

Location: Cecelia Joyce and Seward Johnson Gallery

Members’ Musings

October 26 – December 9 The ninth annual exhibition featuring artwork exclusively by GFS Members. Location: Education Gallery

NEW WORK ON VIEW Harp of David #1 by Dina Wind Support for Harp of David #1 was provided by The Dina Wind Art Foundation.

For more information and to register, visit us online at groundsforsculpture.org or call 609.586.0616

Clockwise from top left: photo by Matt Yao Photography; photo courtesy of Longwood Gardens, photo by Carol DeGuiseppi; photo by Zach Teris for dmhphotographer.com; photo by David Steele; photo courtesy of Grounds For Sculpture; photo by David Howarth for dmhphotographer.com; photo by Ken Ek.

ARTISTS UP CLOSE Art Salons Masayuki Koorida

Tuesday, October 30, 11 AM – 2 PM, $60 Members; $75 Non-Members Converse with artist Masayuki Koorida while enjoying a world-class meal.

Seward Johnson

Tuesday, December 4, 11 AM – 2 PM, $175 Members; $225 Non-Members A rare opportunity to spend time with the visionary founder of GFS in this Art Salon with Seward Johnson.

Adam Garey

Thursday, March 21, 11 AM – 2 PM, $60 Members; $75 Non-Members Meet Adam Garey, sculptor and fabrication supervisor at the Seward Johnson Atelier, over lunch.

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Frost and Flames

Saturday, January 12, 11 AM – 4 PM, Free with park admission Get up close in this one-of-a-kind artmaking event that’s both ice cold and red hot.

Artists in Action

Saturday, March 30, 11 AM – 4 PM, Free with park admission Kick off spring by exploring GFS’ on-site artist studios.

Support for Art Salons provided in part by Hopewell Valley Vineyard and Marriott Princeton Forrestal.

SIGNATURE TOURS Wellness Walks

Tuesdays, Sept. 18, Oct. 2, 16, & 30, Nov. 13 Thursdays, Sept. 20, Oct. 4 & 18, Nov. 1 & 15 9:30 – 11 AM; $10 per session Explore the garden and well-being topics while enjoying light fare with friends.

Colors of Autumn Tour

Wednesday, November 7 OR Saturday, November 10 10:30 – 11:30 AM, $10 Members; $20 Non-Members Learn about the plants that make autumn at Grounds For Sculpture unbelievably beautiful.

The Seward Johnson Atelier Tour

Tuesdays, November 13 and March 26, 5:30 – 7 PM $20 Members; $25 Non-Members; $15 Student Rate with college ID Go behind the scenes at The Seward Johnson Atelier and Digital Atelier.

Wonders of Winter Tour

Wednesday, Feb. 6 OR Saturday, Feb. 9 10:30 – 11:30 AM, $10 Members; $16 Non-Members Experience the serene and unique beauty of winter in the garden.

MEMBER EXCLUSIVES Member Preview Day: Fall/Winter 2018-19 Exhibition Season

Saturday, October 27, 10 AM – 2 PM For members only. Members go behind-the-scenes of this artistic season.

Member Mornings

Final Sundays, in April – November, 8 AM No Reservations Required. Members are granted early access to the garden and galleries.

Trip to Winter Lights at Longwood Gardens

Tuesday, December 4, 1:30 PM – 9:30 PM Member trip including transportation, lunch, and admission.

First Signs of Spring Tour

Wednesday, March 20 OR Saturday, March 23 10:30 – 11:30 AM, $10 Members; $16 Non-Members Discover the beauty of plants that appear as the season changes.

Slow Art Day

Saturday, April 13 Free with park admission Engage in close looking and extended conversations with GFS engagement staff during this annual, global event.

Virtual Close Looking Tour

Thursday, April 18, 12:30 – 1:30 PM $5 per person Focus on sculptures with a virtual layer during this hour-long experience in the Michael Rees: Synthetic Cells exhibition.

Beyond Material Gallery Tour

Thursday, April 25, 12:30 – 1:30 PM $5 per person Explore the stories materials can hold in this James Carl inspired tour.

Member Lounge

GFS Members Only Open Thursdays – Sundays, 1 – 4 PM Visit this well-appointed lounge with a view just for our members. Settle in with a complimentary refreshment and enjoy a book or magazine from our library, pick up the latest edition of NEWSCASTING—our publication for members—or chat with a Membership representative about how to make the most of your membership.

BECOME A MEMBER! Don’t miss a minute of all the incredible artistic experiences that GFS has to offer. Be the first to learn about new and exciting exhibition openings, family programs, and special events throughout the year. Get free admission year-round. Receive discounts on dining and special events. And, know that your membership helps provide critical support for our educational programs and exhibitions.

To learn more, visit www.groundsforsculpture.org/Membership

For more information and to register, visit us online at groundsforsculpture.org or call 609.586.0616

WORKSHOPS

FOR ADULTS

FOR FAMILIES

Creating Connections: Drawing

Tots on Tour

Hand Blown Glass Ornaments

Storytelling in the Gallery

Welding and Assemblage: A Metals Workshop

DIY Printmaking

Wednesdays, September 26 – December 19, 1 – 3 PM, $180 Members; $195 Non-Members Experiment with art materials and processes in this new program for adults 55+.

Saturdays, Oct. 6, Nov. 17, Dec. 15. Check online for 2019 dates in December. 11 AM – 12:15 PM $5 per child. Space is limited; first come, first serve.

Stories, tours, and art for early learners!

Session A: Friday, November 2 Session B: Satuday, November 3 Session C: Saturday, November 17 10:30 AM – 3:30 PM, $85 Members; $95 Non-Members Learn an old-world craft using Glaskolben tubes and torches.

Wednesdays, Nov. 7, 14, & 28, Dec. 5, 6 – 8 PM $250 Members; $275 Non-Members; $225 Students with College ID Experiment with metals in this class presented in partnership with The Seward Johnson Atelier.

Saturday, November 24, 11 AM – 4 PM Free with park admission Make your own stamps, printed paper, and more during this block printing drop in.

WELLNESS

Abstraction with Acrylic and Ink

Introduction to Herbalism Making Oxymels

Saturdays, February 16 & 23, March 2, 10 AM – 1 PM $175 Members; $185 Non-Members Use nonrepresentational techniques to render interpretive studies in this painting workshop.

Saturday, October 20, 11 AM – 12:30 PM $30 Members; $35 Non-Members Learn to make these ancient and flavorful healing syrups.

Studio Intensive: Soft Stone

Making Moisturizing Oils

Saturday, March 16 11 AM – 5 PM $85 Members; $95 Non-Members Discover a new material during this day-long introduction to working with stone.

Landscape Studies in Graphite

Saturday, January 26, 2 – 3:30 PM $30 Members; $35 Non-Members A make-and-take workshop focused on the skin-nourishing benefits of herbal oils.

Saturdays, April 6, 13, 20, & 27, 10 AM – 1 PM $135 Members; $150 Non-Members Discover the grounds through drawing during this four-part class.

FOR KIDS Young Artist Workshop

Saturdays, November 10 & March 9, 1 – 2:30 PM $15 Members; $20 Non-Members, fee includes admission to GFS the day of the workshop.

Hands-on workshops tailored for creative kids ages 6 and up.

One Saturday per month; please check groundsforsculpture.org after Jan. 1 for story titles and event details. $5 per family. Space is limited; first come, first serve.

Explore literary links to current exhibitions with friends and family in this program for kids.

Winter Wellness

Thursdays, Jan. 10, 17, 24, & 31, Feb. 7 & 14, 10 – 11 AM snow date: February 21 $10 per session Focus on body and spirit as you practice Tai Chi in GFS’s galleries.

HORTICULTURE

Holiday Wreathmaking Workshop

Saturday, December 1, 10:30 AM– 12:30 PM, OR 2 – 4 PM, $40 Members; $45 Non-Members Create unique holiday décor for your home.

Winter Rose Pruning 8

Tuesday, February 12, 1 – 4 PM $25 Members; $30 Non-Members Learn how, where, and when to prune, hands-on.

Top row: Photo by Zach Teris for dmhphotographer.com; photo courtesy of Grounds For Sculpture; photo courtesy of the Seward Johnson Atelier; Bottom row: Kevin Lyles, Passage, 1998, steel, river stone, 11 x 3 x 6 feet, Grounds For Sculpture, Gift of the Seward Johnson Atelier, photo by Gala Derroisne Photography; Photo courtesy of Amanda Midkiff, Locust Light Farm; Photo by Erin DeFuria

PERFORMANCES AND ENTERTAINMENT The Outlet Dance Project: Dance on Film Festival

Film For Thought

Thursday, October 4, 7 – 9 PM $15 General Admission. Park Admission Included.

Advance purchase includes admission for Day of Dance.

An evening of stunning dance films from around the globe.

Select Sundays this Winter, 2 PM Exhibition Viewing; 2:30 PM Screening Free with park admission. Reservation required.

Featuring specially curated selections inspired by our current season of exhibitions.

Day of Dance

FILM FOR THOUGHT SCHEDULE: A LEGO BRICKUMENTARY January 27, snow date: February 3

Sunday, October 7, 2 PM Free with park admission An afternoon of immersive indoor and outdoor site-specific performances.

Boheme Opera: Space, Sound, & Pattern

Friday, December 14, 7 PM Free with park admission A performance inspired by the James Carl: oof exhibition.

SAMSARA February 24, snow date: March 3 HALF THE PICTURE March 17, snow date: March 31

Guild for Early Music Festival

Sunday, March 24, 12:30 – 5:30 PM Free with park admission Regional performance groups celebrate music from the 12th to 18th centuries.

For more information and to register, visit us online at groundsforsculpture.org or call 609.586.0616

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DINING

FOR INFORMATION, PRICING, AND RESERVATIONS, CALL RAT’S RESTAURANT AT 609.584.7800 s e wa r d j o h n s o n i n v i t e s yo u to

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Wednesdays, Oct. 3 &10; Thursdays Oct. 18 & 25, Nov. 1, 8, 15, & 29, Dec. 6 5 PM – 7 PM Seward Johnson loves to lead his favorite songs when he’s here and hopes to see you as we gather around the piano at Rat’s Restaurant for a night of song led by Adam Weitz with pianist Phil Orr. *The October 25 Sing Along will be held in the Van Gogh Café

Haunted Night Club

Friday, October 26, 10 PM until the zombies sleep!

No cover if you wear a costume– otherwise we take a finger and $20 at the door.

Comedy Night

Friday, November 2, 8:30 PM Friday, March 1, 8:30 PM $30 advance tickets; $35 at the door

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Taste of Rat’s

Tuesday-Thursday in November, 5 – 7 PM $42/person; tax and gratuity not included

Thanksgiving Dinner

Thursday, November 22, 11 AM– 4 PM $59/adult; $24/child 5-12; children under 5 no charge

New Year’s Eve

Monday, December 31, Dinner 5 – 10 PM; Dancing 10 PM– 1 AM A la carte menu pricing with a complimentary dance party for diners of Rat’s. $20/person to attend the dance party only.

New Year’s Day Brunch

Tuesday, January 1, 11 AM – 3 PM $52/adult plus tax and gratuity; $18/child 5-12; children under 5 no charge

Top row, images 1-4, courtesy of Rat’s Restaurant; photo by Marie Labbancz; Bottom row: courtesy of Helene Angley; photo by Zach Teris for dmhphotographer.com; Photo by Sébastien Marchand; Photo by Quentin Rade.

Culinary Classes: Cuisine of Asia

Session 1: Tuesdays, January 8, 15, 22, & 29 Session 2: Wednesdays, January 9, 16, 23, & 30 6 – 8:30 PM, $375/session Culinary classes focused on the cuisine of Asia.

Culinary Classes: Pastry/Baking

Session 1: Tuesdays, February 5, 12, 19, & 26 Session 2: Wednesdays, February 6, 13, 20, & 27 6 – 8:30 PM, $375/session Culinary classes focused on the art of the pastry.

Winter Happy Hour

Fridays, January 11 – February 22, 4 – 7 PM Happy hour with complimentary hors d’oeuvres.

Murder Mystery Dinner

Valentine’s Day Dinner

Thursday, February 14, seatings from 5 – 9 PM $75/person, optional wine pairing $30/person, tax and gratuity not included

Wild Mushroom Dinner

Thursday, March 14, 7 PM $90/person; tax and gratuity not included

Easter Brunch in Rat’s Kitchen

Sunday, April 21, seatings from 11 AM – 5 PM $52/adult plus tax and gratuity; $18/child 5-12; children under 5 no charge

Spring Ramp Dinner

Thursday, April 18, 7 PM $90/person; tax and gratuity not included

Thursday, January 17, 6:30 – 8:30 PM $95/person; tax and gratuity not included A “whodunnit” murder mystery dinner.

MORE INFORMATION AT RATSRESTAURANT.COM

General support is provided in part by the Atlantic Foundation, the Johnson Art and Education Foundation, the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State, a partner agency of the National Endowment for the Arts, the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation, Bank of America, and many others.

80 Sculptors Way, Hamilton NJ 08619 Phone: (609) 586-0616 Email: info@groundsforsculpture.org www.groundsforsculpture.org

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