22 • Thursday, September 5, 2013
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OVER THE MOUNTAIN Journal
Gallery Gathering Revamped Art on the Rocks Welcomes Thousands
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early 6,000 guests streamed through the galleries and gardens of the Birmingham Museum of Art for the successful ninth season of Art on the Rocks. For the third and final event on Aug. 9, the museum continued its theme of “performance art” and featured musical guest Man or Astro-Man? “This year, we worked hard to revamp Art on the Rocks to give our guests a really outstanding evening experience in which people could interact with the art in a new and different way. We partnered with Birmingham’s best cultural institutions to highlight the tremendous talent and creativity our city offers,” said Gail Andrew, R. Hugh Daniel director of the museum. The museum debuted many art-inspired special performances, including opera, ballet, contemporary dance, drawing, photography and more. Guests participated in screen printing, time-lapse portraits, photo booths and visual wall art. While Art on the Rocks has come to an end until next summer, the museum plans to continue to entertain downtown year round with Junior Patron events geared towards young professionals. The museum also stays open late for tapas, drinks and free activities during its monthly First Thursday programs. ❖
From left: Jenni Beard, Stephanie Vaught, Morgan Murphy, Emily Baergen and Tommy Kitsmiller Jr.
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