newscasting - GFS Members Newsletter - Fall 2014

newscasting September 2014

THE PUBLICATION FOR MEMBERS AND VOLUNTEERS

A Decade of Performance at GFS

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s we head into the fall season here at Grounds For Sculpture, we look forward to welcoming everyone from our members to curious school groups back from their summer vacations. While here you can check to see what has changed in the sculpture park, take in the new exhibitions, or participate in any number of artistic programs available on a regular basis. Some of our offerings this season include special 10th anniversary performances by the Outlet Dance Project, The Guild for Early Music, and the NJ Storytelling Festival. In this issue, you will learn more about what each organization has gained and given through these longstanding partnerships. Providing intellectual, visual, and programmatic stimulation this fall is a monumental exhibition examining the prolific career of architect, artist, and designer Michael Graves. Also of note, we hope you will enjoy learning more about educational initiatives and the development of a special garden at GFS. We continue to welcome new staff, meet more of our supporters, and learn about their unique relationships to the art and artists of Grounds For Sculpture.

Aylin Green Director of Membership Tel 609.689.1089 agreen@groundsforsculpture.org

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VOLUNTEERS So Many Ways to Engage

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EDUCATION The Oral History Project

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Cultural Access Network’s 2014 Innovator Award

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ince the opening of Seward Johnson: The Retrospective, Grounds For Sculpture has experienced record numbers of visitors, with the most concentration on beautiful holiday weekends. Mother’s Day 2014 saw a record 4,500 visitors! In order to accommodate this rapid growth and provide for the needs of all our visitors, the Guest Services department is pleased to welcome several new staff members. Notably, Kainat Abidi joins the department as the Assistant Manager and will be working with Guest Services Manager, Yvonne Exedaktilos, to oversee the operations of the guest services function throughout the park.

Kainat Abidi, Assistant Manager of Guest Services

Cover photo of the Outlet Dance Project by Fig Tree Photography.

Roy Wilson, Resting Place, 1990; painted steel; 156” x 312” x 96”; Courtesy of the Sculpture Foundation.

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We are proud to announce that GFS is the recipient of the Cultural Access Network’s 2014 Innovator Award in recognition of our program Enabling Creativity in partnership with Enable, Inc., a Princeton-based non profit supporting individuals with physical and/or cognitive disabilities. This program was developed through a grant from the Horizon Foundation. The program offered sessions in painting, printmaking, collaging and mixed media constructions and allowed participants to explore the therapeutic power of art, build a positive self-image and enjoy an“art-making”experience not readily available to audiences with special needs. The Innovator Award is presented to organizations who partner together to offer programs which demonstrate “out of the box” thinking and offer unique experiences that are inclusive of populations who may require accommodations in programming formats. View the short process video on our GFS YouTube channel for a heart-warming look at this wonderful program.

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Welcome Center Membership Desk Inside the new Welcome Center, we have a new Membership area at the Welcome Desk. At this station, Guest Services staff can answer your membership questions, renew your membership, or help you to purchase a new or gift membership. Current members should never need to stand in the general admission line – if you’re a member who has entered the park when the booth arms were raised, just touch base at the Welcome Center Membership desk and they will be happy to check you in and provide you with the “wristband of the day!”

Education Center What was the former Visitor Center now sports its new signage – EDUCATION CENTER! Located adjacent to the Education Gallery, the Ed Center is currently spotlighting a collaborative programming effort of the Education and Events departments – The Oral History Project. This exhibition is housed in the former orientation room and features film footage of recorded “memories” of GFS when this site was the State Fairgrounds. In addition, a collection of fairgrounds memorabilia and historical photographs are also on display.

A Guest Services staff member is regularly stationed in the Education Center to assist you and answer questions.

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members only events calendar Please call (609) 586-0616, ext 243 to register for any of the following Members only events.

All About Iron with AbOminOg, Intl.

In anticipation of the spectacular annual iron pour at GFS, join some of the core artists from AbOminOg, Intl. for an informational panel discussion.

Topics include the development of the artist collective and the processes for mold making and iron casting. This free event will be held in the Member Lounge and light refreshments will be served. Register by September 23.

New Members Day

Sunday October 5, 2 – 4 pm Welcome to GFS Membership! Featuring light refreshments, membership orientation, and docent tours, this event is open to new Members who have joined between January 1 and June 30, 2014. RSVP by October 1.

Fall/Winter Opening Reception If you love Grounds For Sculpture, there’s lots of ways to get involved.

And as a not-for-profit organization, each one is incredibly important to our sustainability.

CONNECT WITH US

VOLUNTEER:

Our volunteer program is an enriching and fun way to spend free time.

We cherish—and rely on—the invaluable time our volunteers contribute. To volunteer at GFS or for more information about how you can donate your time, contact our Manager of Volunteer Services at (609) 586-0616, x. 247.

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Friday October 17, 6 – 8 pm VIP preview 4 – 6 pm Join us for the preview of the fall exhibitions. Renew or join

by September 19 to take advantage of this exclusive benefit of GFS Membership. RSVP by October 7.

Member/Volunteer Day Trip to the Newark Museum held in conjunction with Michael Graves’ Past as Prologue Friday October 24, Bus departs GFS 10:30 am, Returns at 4:30 pm

Designed by Michael Graves, The Newark Museum is an example of decades-long collaboration between architect and client, which catalyzed urban revitalization and established the institution as a top national museum of art, science and education and garnered a National AIA Honor Award. Join us on this special tour of both the collections and this extraordinary building. $80 includes bus, tour, and lunch. Register by October 15.

Join or upgrade your Membership and be entered to win TASTE! When you join or upgrade your GFS Membership to an upper level of membership (Contributor or higher) through December 31, 2014, you will be entered into a drawing to be one of 10 members invited to our TASTE event at Rat’s Restaurant. You and a guest will be treated to a tasting of the new spring 2015 menu, and a visit by the executive chef to hear about the dishes and the menu development process. Entry to win is automatic; all you have to do is join or upgrade today!

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GFS is just a click away and there’s lots of ways to stay in touch. Check out our website groundsforsculpture.org.

There, you can sign up for our e-newsletter and get regular updates about what’s new and happening at the park. You can also “like” us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter and Instagram.

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September 27, 2 – 3:30 pm

members Wednesday through Saturday, 10:30 am – 5:00 pm

Welcoming GFS Members at the Individual level and above, the Member Lounge is a quiet place to relax, learn, and socialize with friends. Located in a bright corner room of the SJCA building and overlooking the pond and gardens, we have created an inviting space for members to take a break with a complimentary cup of coffee or tea. Come and read the latest museum publications, learn about upcoming programs for members, or connect with a Membership representative.

KEEP THE BOOKS ALIVE

Donating to the Arianne Kassof Library in the Member Lounge

Photo by Zach Teris for DMH Photographer.com

The Member Lounge is Open!

Do you still love the opportunity to turn the pages and absorb the contents of a book? One of the features of the Member Lounge is a fledgling art library providing an array of publications to pore over during your next visit. From art magazines to large coffee table tomes, the library includes an assortment of art books and magazines, for both children and adults. The foundation of this library was made possible through generous donations by the family and friends of longtime volunteer, Arianne Kassof. If you would like to help grow this collection, there are a couple of ways you can help. Donations of gently used books with the subject of fine art are accepted and an Amazon “Wish List” has been created. Donated books may be brought to the lounge for review by staff. To purchase a new book for the lounge, just go to Amazon.com, click “Wish List” and type Grounds For Sculpture into the “Find a Wish List” field. You can choose a book to purchase, and it will be sent to GFS. Thank you for helping to grow this resource for all!

Teller: David Emerson, Courtesy of the NJ Storytelling Festival

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A Decade of Performance at GFS

by Rena Perrone, Curator of Performing Arts

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he year 2004 is noted for many historical and pop culture happenings – the last Oldsmobile rolled off the assembly line, the Boston Red Sox won the World Series for the first time since 1918, and NBC’s Friends aired its final episode. Beyond this, we landed the first rovers on Mars, and the Hubble Telescope showed the deepest images of space, revealing worlds beyond our own. In the world that is Grounds For Sculpture however, it was

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also the same year three of our community organizations carried out first performances at the sculpture park. For the NJ Storytelling Festival, the Guild for Early Music, and the Outlet Dance Project, 2014 will mark their 10th year of performance at GFS, becoming three of our most popular, annual events!

I asked the coordinators of these organizations what originally drew them to GFS as a venue to share their crafts of storytelling, music, and dance, how the park helps them achieve their mission, and how their audience has developed over the years of mutual growth.

Each organization cites the uniqueness of the grounds; the 5

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DONATE:

GFS is a not-for-profit selfsustaining organization that relies on the generosity of those who believe, as we do, that art belongs in the lives of everyone. Please consider making a tax-deductible gift. Whether you make a one-time donation, provide steady and reliable support through a monthly pledge, or are including GFS in your estate planning, your contribution will help us keep the park thriving for years to come. To make a gift or for more information, contact our Director of Development at (609) 586-0616, x. 233. Corporate sponsorship and memorial opportunities are also available.

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Outlet Dance Project 2013, Courtesy of Fig Tree Photography

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potential to meld visual art with performance, and GFS’ dedication to the interaction with art, as inspirational conduits.

Jamuna Chiarini of the Outlet Dance Project notes “the choreography that is performed outside […] is made just for GFS and really can’t be performed in the same way anywhere else.” The amenities at GFS also has appeal for a wider audience. According to Helen Wise of the NJ Storytelling Festival, “We had never been in a site before where we could assure tellers of food options, indoor/outdoor [site] options, and handicap accessible sites.” The distinct ability to feature different genres of art to new audiences in subtle ways also proved a strategic positive. “The GFS qualities of surprise, serendipity, informality, and appeal to all ages has attracted greater audiences than I believe would have been the case for other venues, even other museums,“ according to Judith Klotz of the Guild for Early Music.

The fit proved to ring true with audiences over the years, where these events have grown from just a few hundred in attendance, to over 2,000! While new visitors are exposed to these groups every year at GFS, Carol Titus of the NJ Storytelling Festival found, “in the last several years, we are not only growing in attendance, but are recognizing listeners who return year after year.” To create a community of repeat guests annually is no easy feat; it required a dedication to a consistent process and mission, but also a cultivation of fresh ideas – striking a balance between expectation and forethought.

Each organization fed from the intrinsic energy throughout the years, allowing their events to evolve organically. The NJ Storytelling Festival began offering Storytelling Workshops in the morning, introducing many new people to the art, on their own terms.

Guild for Early Music annually incorporates their festival theme with tours of works in the park radiating a similar premise. The Outlet Dance Project’s Donia Salem notes,“GFS provides us – as curators, and the choreographers we work with - as artists, with practically unlimited creative possibility.”

Much like the landscape of GFS, these events continue to grow and change. This year, Outlet Dance Project offers a Dance on Film element in anticipation of their Day of Dance, the NJ Storytelling Festival conducts a Story Slam – open to all who attend, and Guild for Early music will conduct their

Delaware River Consort of Guild for Early Music, Courtesy of Zach Teris

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annual “Petting Zoo” of instruments, where visitors can touch or play extremely rare instruments from the Baroque and Renaissance eras. These explorations in presentation are meant to further deepen the connection between performance, art, and nature – to exemplify how each can inspire the other and ourselves, if we open our mind to discover through unconventional ways.

Events Dates: NJ Storytelling Festival, September 21st Outlet Dance Project Dance on Film Festival, October 2nd Outlet Dance Project’s Day of Dance, October 4th Guild for Early Music, October 12th For the Dance on Film Festival call (609) 586-0616 ext. 243 for tickets.

All other events are Free with Park Admission.

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So Many Ways to Engage as a Volunteer

By Ulli Arendt As a volunteer for over 14 years, I cannot talk enough about the delightful experiences I have at GFS. The range of volunteer opportunities is almost endless and always fun. No matter what skills one has, one certainly can find something in the program. Let me just outline a few of the many possibilities.

As an Education Volunteer one will not only assist with educational workshops for adults, families, and children, but also become a Gallery Guide for the exciting indoor exhibits. Or if one feels comfortable to guide patrons around the park, take the extra training to become a Docent, a “job” I truly enjoy. On the other hand, one can help GFS staff in so many other capacities. For example day-long events like the Anniversary Arts Party require volunteer support to keep them running smoothly. Or as a volunteer one can enjoy a concert while greeting guests at the door with a smile and some information. Or if one wants to stay truly in the background, the position of Community Marketer is the thing for you. Deliver GFS promotional materials to public places like libraries and community centers and let everybody know what a magnificent place GFS is. No matter what one does, Photo by Zach Teris for DMH Photographer.com

Delaware River Consort of Guild for Early Music, Courtesy of Zach Teris

Outlet Dance Project 2013, Courtesy of Fig Tree Photography

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one becomes part of the wonderful GFS experience and sometimes we all come together to experience art outside of GFS. One recent experience was a trip to Philadelphia to take a tour of the Mural Arts Program. It was a fantastic way to meet “newcomers” and catch up with “old timers” of the volunteer program. The driving force behind the Mural Arts Program is Jane

Golden, a muralist in her own right, who came to Philadelphia in the early 1980s and realized that mural painting not only gave a support structure for young, aspiring, and struggling artists, but also empowered them to take an active role in the beautification of their own neighborhoods.

One mural, entitled, How We Fish is based on a well-known proverb: “Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime. ” This mural was a citywide project of many stakeholders, which started a conversation about the value and meaning of work. The design focuses on people’s concerns, struggles and dreams, voiced at various community meetings across the city. Looking closer one can see symbols for different trades, cows on a pasture for farming, tools for mechanics, the sewing machine for tailors, flowers, a bowl of fresh vegetables, and on and on.

The Mural Art’s education programs annually serve approximately 1900 young people across the city especially targeting at-risk-youth; it also has become a leader in criminal and restorative justice, offering educational programs in prisons and rehabilitation centers using art to break the cycle of crime and violence in communities.

The Mural Art Program’s success is in large part due to its faith in three simple words. Three words Jane Golden herself uses as a personal and professional mantra: “ART SAVES LIVES.”

If you are interested in learning more about becoming a volunteer at GFS, please contact Nancy Schomburg, Manager of Volunteer Services at nschomburg@groundsforsculpture.org.

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DÉJEUNER

By W. Bruce Daniels – Facilities Director / Project Manager

The site of Déjeuner Déjà Vu before installation.

Seward Johnson and Brian Carey review the sculpture installation.

Excavation for the pond is complete and the sycamore tree is installed.

Johnson Atelier staff place the boat.

The completed sculpture in its environment soon after installation completion.

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Déjeuner Déjà Vu, 1994; cast bronze, painted, 1/8;62” x 132” x 360”.

Courtesy of the Sculpture Foundation.

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douard Manet’s large oil painting, Le Déjeuner sur l’Herbe (6’10” X 8’8”) was rejected, along with the work of many other artists, by the state sponsored Salon of 1863 in Paris. In fact, so many artists were turned away, and their protest was so great, that Napoleon III decided to permit a simultaneous exhibition, the Salon des Refuses, and it was here that Manet’s canvas was first shown. A decidedly controversial work, it was both vilified and hailed by critics, other artists, and the public.

Seward Johnson’s sculptural representation of this Manet work was the first three dimensional landscape based on an iconic French painting that we were asked to create at Grounds For Sculpture. We began in the summer of 1993 (130 years after the painting was first exhibited in Paris) with Brooke Barrie, Brian Carey, Seward, and myself wandering around the newly formed park trying to decide on the right location for the piece. At first we walked through the grounds carrying a large copy of the painting, and periodically sitting in a group on the lawn. Then we progressed to plywood cut-outs of the four figures represented in the painting. We finally settled on a section of lawn with a single Eastern White Pine as a good site for the project. That Pinus strobus is still there, though it now stands near the center of the woods we created to imitate the background shown in the Manet painting.

This project was great fun as we scoured an abandoned nursery and adjacent woodlots off Princeton Pike for just the right trees to match the original painting. Looking at trunk and branch curvature, and even for conspicuous knot-holes, we selected seven major trees, ranging in size from a 7”caliper maple to the 11”caliper sycamore that is the central tree in the painting. It is the one that leans over the stream, and we were barely able to fit it on a tractor trailer.

We dug out the pond/stream, built a waterfall, established a hill in the background, and poured concrete foundations for the bronze figures that were being cast at the Johnson Atelier. A boat builder was hired to replicate the rowboat in the painting. Many dozens of perimeter screening trees were planted, as were hundreds of understory saplings and shrubs as we attempted to recreate the colors and textures of Manet’s woodland.

The landscape and sculpture installation was completed for the GFS Spring/Summer Exhibition, which opened on May 21, 1994. It had been an intense and difficult project, but visitors to Grounds For Sculpture could now walk into a three dimensional version of Manet’s iconic painting to see and interact with the figures from every possible angle. We were all very happy with the outcome, and congratulations seemed to be the order of the day.

Then, shortly after the opening, we heard that the photographer hired to document the piece was unable to get a shot that was a close enough replication of the original painting from the officially designated point of view. Some of the figures’ body parts didn’t relate to each other properly; the waterfall wasn’t quite the right height; and one of the most prominent trees didn’t have enough lean over the stream. We were ordered back in.

So during the summer of 1994 we made the necessary adjustments to the landscape, and to the sculpture placements in order to more closely approximate Manet’s painting. The photographer got his shot.

My initial reaction had been, “You can’t be serious? You want us to go back in and tear out and reconstruct the very heart of the landscape? Just because we can’t get an absolutely precise photographic replication of Manet’s painting?” But that was indeed the case, and this episode showed just how exact and precise Seward wanted the sculpture to be. Déjeuner Déjà Vu has now been in the park for a little more than twenty years, and it remains a popular focal point of the GFS collection.

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All photos courtesy of Bruce Daniels.

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The Oral History Project at Grounds For Sculpture

by Cassandra Demski, Curator of Education

their stories using dramatic techniques. The final telling of each first-hand account was recorded and edited into a documentary film, which is the centerpiece of The Oral History Project.

In addition, participants were asked to lend any relevant memorabilia for display. Objects including postcards, buttons, and programs from the New Jersey State Fair are currently on view along with a New Jersey State Seal made in the 1920s. The seal was originally featured on the entrance to the New Jersey State Fair and is on loan from the New Jersey State Museum. Completing the exhibition are various images of the New Jersey State Fair from the New Jersey State Archives. GFS staff familiar with the selected oral histories scoured the archives for images that related to the particular stories, as well as painted an overall picture of the New Jersey State Fair.

It was our aim to bring the experience of attending the New Jersey State Fair to life through an immersive exhibition. If you want to hear the first-hand stories and view these historic objects, please visit the exhibit! Hopefully, watching the participants tell their first-hand accounts through the video will set your mind in motion envisioning the fair. If you, or someone you know, is interested in participating in future phases of The Oral History Project, please add your information to the sign-in book in the exhibition. The Oral History Project is on view in the Education Center through December 2014.

FUN FOR FAMLIES AT GFS! Did you know Grounds For Sculpture is where the New Jersey State Fair once took place? Today, some historic buildings from the State Fair are still used at GFS. Two of these historic buildings have an arch of tiles around their entrances. The tiles have pictures that are clues for what was shown inside the building.

Draw another tile you like here:

Can you find these tiles on buildings at GFS?

All photos courtesy of Bruce Daniels.

Photo by Alex Silagyi

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his year New Jersey is celebrating the 350th anniversary of its founding. Like other cultural organizations across the state, Grounds For Sculpture wanted to honor this milestone … but how? After much consideration, GFS decided to celebrate by telling the history of our location as the New Jersey State Fairgrounds through an oral history. An oral history is simply the documentation of historic events through audio and/or video recordings of those who witnessed the event. What makes an oral history special is that first-hand accounts bring varied perspectives, excitement, and passion to the subject matter. Our goal with this undertaking was to bring the New Jersey State Fair to life for our visitors through The Oral History Project.

The history of our site began in 1888, when the Inter-State Fair Association purchased one hundred plus acres to serve as a permanent location for the New Jersey State Fair. This purchase included the present-day 42-acres of GFS. For nearly a century, the fairs drew huge crowds to view displays of livestock, agricultural products and domestic arts. The State Fair was truly a celebration of all things New Jersey!

In 1980, the New Jersey State Fair was held for the last time at our location. Since this was less than 35 years ago, an oral history documenting accounts of experiences at the New Jersey State Fair from actual attendees was a real possibility! GFS had an open call for submissions of New Jersey State Fair memories, resulting in an overwhelming amount of interesting stories. Then, a panel of Grounds For Sculpture volunteers had the difficult task of selecting those to include in the exhibition.

Eight individuals were selected to participate in this project.

First, they attended a storytelling workshop led by a member of the New Jersey Storytelling Network. In keeping with GFS educational mission, this session trained participants on how to best convey

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This tile shows a picture of: _____________________

It is on the _________________________ Building

It is on the _________________________ Building

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At the State Fair, this building may have shown …. ______

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If you love Grounds For Sculpture, there’s lots of ways to get involved.

And as a not-for-profit organization, each one is incredibly important to our sustainability.

CONNECT WITH US

JOIN:

Our members receive special discounts on everything from shopping and dining to classes and more, exclusive invitations to exhibition openings, and free admission to the park year-round…just for starters. To become a GFS member or for more information about the many benefits of membership, contact our Director of Membership at (609) 689-1089.

We offer corporate memberships too!

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Receive event guides electronically by sending an email to gogreen@ groundsforsculpture.org.

You’ll be helping us take a step toward sustainability and be among the first to receive this information, which means you’ll have first dibs on programs that always sell out!

Please be sure to add gogreen@ groundsforsculpture.org to your address book so you get our messages!

ndy Shine and his wife Laura have been coming to Grounds For Sculpture since 2006; they joined as members in 2012 and have recently upgraded their membership to the Contributor level. They enjoy visiting the park regularly and seeing all the sculptures outside in the open air.“Being at Grounds For Sculpture gives you a sense of relaxation and freedom. I love how the sculptures are nestled into hidden areas,” says Shine.“The Epicurean Palette is one of my favorite events at GFS - this is the second year that we will be attending the VIP Experience, which includes a tour of Mr. Johnson’s studio. I could listen to Mr. Johnson’s stories all day, he is a joy to listen to!”An avid art collector, Andy and his wife enjoy attending all of the exhibition openings and especially the “Fine Art Pop Up Silent Auctions,” where he has purchased two pieces of sculpture.“I am glad that I can support the artists and the organization, and bring a part of GFS home with me. Grounds For Sculpture is important to me because I love sculpture, and it is important to support the organization. GFS is a wonderful place that I want to see succeed and be enjoyed.”

“Being at Grounds For Sculpture gives you a sense of relaxation and freedom.

I love how the sculptures are nestled into hidden areas,” says Shine.

Florence Kapoor, GFS Member “Following my March 2014 landmark birthday celebration, my family and close friends chose to purchase a Grounds For Sculpture park bench with a dedication plaque for my husband, Vijay, and me. How amazing is this?!! Yes, during my lifetime, we will have a memorial in the park where we are continuously happy. Visiting GFS any time of the year to participate in a multitude of activities always brings joy and happiness into our hearts.

Our lives have been so enriched through the continuing breathtaking gardens, world class sculptures, ever-changing wondrous exhibits, stimulating classes, wonderful GFS employees who have become family, the amazing Seward Johnson, the gastronomical adventures, Happy Hour, cooking classes, live theater entertainment, grandchildren’s art lessons, Senior Health and Wellness Walks, trips, and the many new friends we have made. Thank you Grounds For Sculpture for coming into our lives.”

Please consider joining GFS’ supporters and contributing to this year’s annual appeal.

Visit www.groundsforsculpture.org, or call the Development Office at 609-586-0616 ext. 233.

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Photo by John Robson, Hans Van de Bovenkamp, Saag Portal, 2004; bronze; 106” x 52” x 30” Courtesy of the Sculpture Foundation.

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Meet Caroline Cleaves

Grounds For Sculpture Recognition & Memorial Program

Living Legacy Trees and Benches If you’re looking for a unique way to celebrate a special person or commemorate a birth, wedding, or anniversary, consider a tribute gift to Grounds For Sculpture.

Do you have a favorite spot on the grounds? Perhaps you proposed under a willow tree, or watched your children or grandchildren take their first steps in the park. A tribute gift supports our exhibitions and educational programs while making a lasting memory of a person, place or event.

We offer a variety of recognition and memorial gifts including:

• Sponsoring an existing outdoor Tribute Bench or new Living Legacy Tree with a commemorative plaque;

• Donating a new Tribute Bench and commemorative plaque (limited availability) in the park;

• Gifts of Honor perhaps for a family member, friend, or colleague for a birthday, wedding, anniversary or special milestone.

• Gifts of Memory recognize someone dear to you or someone you know who has passed away, in celebration of his or her life. We will notify the person designate with an In Memory card and a special message.

Memorial and Tribute gifts can be made by contacting the Development Department at 609-586-0616 ext. 233 or 237. Gifts will support general operating expenses unless otherwise designated. Thank your for your support!

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Grounds For Sculpture would like to welcome new staff member Caroline Cleaves to the Development team. Caroline was hired for the position of Development Associate, previously held by Courtney Allen who has taken a position at the Huntington Library and Botanical Gardens in beautiful southern California. Caroline will be supporting GFS’ fundraising efforts in the areas of grant writing, special events, and individual gifts. Caroline has a background in non-profit development and public relations and is a long-time volunteer in community organizations. She’s a Princeton native and Smith College graduate who has recently returned to the U.S. after ten years in a small village in the UK, where in addition to raising small children and learning about sheep, she worked at the National Trust.

As a PhD student in Cultural Anthropology, at the University of Chicago, she spent three years conducting fieldwork in the Philippines on a Fulbright. “My fieldwork experience really made me reassess my interests. I had studied art history in college and grad school and decided working in the arts brings me the most happiness. I’m so fortunate to be able to make a mid-life career change that has brought me back to the U.S. and to Grounds For Sculpture. I’ve been bringing my family here since we moved back to the area, and I’m overjoyed to be working at GFS.” In her free time, Caroline paints, swims and rides her bike.

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Grounds For Sculpture, Inc. 18 Fairgrounds Road Hamilton NJ 08619

Non-Profit Org. US Postage PAID Trenton, NJ Permit No. 1117

oPening october 18

michael graves Past as Prologue on view through aPril 5, 2015 Michael Graves is renowned internationally as one of the world’s leading architects, designers and artists. He is the winner of numerous awards and distinctions, including the National Medal of Arts. Graves’ work has been exhibited and widely published, and his drawings, paintings and objects have found permanent homes in museums and private collections around the world.

Michael Graves: Past as Prologue will celebrate the 50th anniversary of his firm and five decades of visionary work that sets the stage for the future. The exhibition will feature a tour through seminal architecture and product design projects, and will display some of Graves’ original works of art, including sculpture and paintings. On display in the Visitors Center, Museum and Domestic Arts Buildings, Past as Prologue will present projects ranging from rarely seen work from 1964 through current work “on the boards.”

The exhibition will give visitors the opportunity to see the development of Graves’ design philosophy and the core values he developed with his collaborators. Visitors will gain insight into how such a broad spectrum of work over 50 years is inter-connected.

Visit our website for special events and lectures taking place throughout the run of this significant exhibition of a 20th and 21st Century Master.

Top: Michael Graves, Denver Central Library, South Façade, 1992, Colored pencil on trace paper, 26” x 14”, Courtesy of Michael Graves & Associates. Above: Michael Graves, 2-Slice Toaster for JCPenney, 2013, Stainless steel, 12 ¼” x 7 ¼” x 8”, Photo: Michael Graves Design Group.

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