Zanesville museum of art spring 2018 program guide

ART CLASSES APRIL–JULY 2018

When you join us for a program or class, museum admission is always free!

Register at www.zanesvilleart.org

REEL MEAL | Howard Chandler Christy

ADULT PROGRAMS

Saturday, June 16, 6–8 pm, at the ZMA. Free and open to the public. For more information, visit www.zanesvilleart.org. No registration required.

CHALK THE WALK | First Friday Art Walk Join the ZMA and the Ohio Chalk Art Guild during June’s First Friday Art Walk in downtown Zanesville and discover the exciting process of Bierstadt’s Old Faithful art form, live music, refreshments, and a chance to chalk your own section of the walk.

Friday, June 1, 5–8 pm. Free and open to the public. This event is in downtown Zanesville as part of the First Friday Art walk. For more information, visit www.zanesvilleart.org. No registration required.

GUIDED GALLERY SKETCH HOUR | First Saturday of the Month

Saturdays, May 5, June 2, July 7, 10–11 am, at the ZMA. Free to museum members, $7 per session for not-yet-members. Drawing benches and boards are provided, or bring your favorite sketchbook or art journal from home. No experience required. Recommended for teens and adults. Register one week in advance.

THE ADVENTUROUS PALETTE | Canvas and Cocktails Unleash your adventurous palette and explore your creative side at the ZMA. Learn something new while enjoying wine, signature cocktails, delicious hors d'oeuvres, music, and a relaxed, fun-loving environment. Each month, our talented host will guide you step-bystep through re-creating a featured work from the ZMA’s permanent collection. This spring, be inspired by ZMA works such as Flower Still Life from 1601, Upland Meadow by Howard Chandler Christy, and Cows Beside a Stream by John Jay Barber. Relax, laugh, and enjoy the creative company of old and new friends.

Wednesdays, May 23, June 20, and Thursday, July 26, 5–7 pm, at the ZMA. $40 for members, $47 not-yet-members. No experience required.

All materials, wine, and lite bites are included in the cost of the workshop. Must be 21 or older to enroll. For more information, visit www.zanesvilleart.org. Register one week in advance.

ZMA CONCERT SERIES THE DANTES | Pittsburg, PA Singing Quartet Enjoy the spring weather and the sounds of the 50s as Don Susa, Bob Palombi, Rick Funaro, and Patsy Molinaro sing tunes from the Doo-wop era. Let The Dantes take you back in time as you relax on the ZMA lawn. Thursday, May 10, 5:30–7:30 pm, on the ZMA lawn.

ART ON TAP | Social Creativity Hour Tuesdays, April 17, May 15, June 19, 6–7 pm. Free and open to the public. No experience required. All materials provided. This program is held at Weasel Boy Brewing Company, 126 Muskingum Avenue, Zanesville. No registration required.

A BOOK APART | Book Discussion Join us in reading B.A. Shapiro’s The Art Forger. Gain insight into the competitive world of contemporary art, and discover just how far some are willing to go to get their work recognized. Thursday, May 31, 6–7 pm, at the ZMA. Free and open to the public. No registration required.

PERSPECTIVE LECTURE SERIES

AN APPRENTICE’S VIEW | Columbus Academy Art Instructor, Andy Rahe, Thursday, April 19, 6–7 pm, at the ZMA in the Linn Auditorium.

THE CLEVELAND SCHOOL IN ZANESVILLE | Some Observations Denison University Professor of Art History and Visual Culture, Joy Sperling, Thursday, May 17, 6–7 pm, at the ZMA in the Linn Auditorium.

CONTEMPORARY CONDITIONS | An Analysis of 21st Century Female Artists Working in Alternative Mediums Thursday, June 21, 12 pm, at the ZMA in the Linn Auditorium.

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73RD OHIO ANNUAL EXHIBITION juror, Erin Shapiro, Thursday, June 21, following the awards ceremony at 6 pm, at the ZMA in the Great Gallery.

CHILDREN’S and TEEN PROGRAMS FREE FAMILY DAY AT THE ZMA | A Taste of Summer Summer is just around the corner and the ZMA is ready to celebrate. Join us for an afternoon of hands-on art projects and get a sneak peek at our exciting summer camp line up. The whole family will enjoy live music, scrumptious summer treats, and creating several masterpieces.

Don’t miss this chance to see what the summer has in store.

Saturday, May 19, 2–4 pm, at the ZMA. Free and open to the public. For more information, visit www.zanesvilleart.org. No registration required.

Jumpst

| For Children 15 months–4 years

JumpstART your preschooler’s creativity at the ZMA every second Friday of each month. Expose your toddler to the exciting world of art.

Each session is unique as you both experiment with new materials, discover art-making techniques, and explore hidden treasures in the ZMA’s galleries.

Fridays, May 11, June 8, and July 13, 10:30–11:30 am, at the ZMA. Free for members and not-yet-members. Recommended for ages 15 months–4 years. Registration required.

MAY 11 ABSTRACTIFY Experience The Character of Mexico 1959–1960: Works by Dr. Charles Dietz with your preschooler and discover Dietz’s fascination with abstraction. Create your own bold, colorful abstract designs from familiar subjects.

SCULPT JUN 8 See a wide variety of sculpture from all around the world with your preschooler in the ZMA’s Diverse Cultures Gallery. Learn the special characteristics that set sculpture apart from other art forms and create your own colorful, three-dimensional, mixed-media masterpiece.

CLAY PAINTING

JUL 13

paint to create sculptural landscapes inspired by American Impressionism.

ART VOYAGERS | For Children Grades K–3 Become a ZMA Art Voyager, and begin your art adventure! Each month children in grades kindergarten through third will travel through Voyagers passport. Each stamp gets you one step closer to a secret treasure.

Saturdays, May 12, June 9, and July 14, 10:30–11:30 am, at the ZMA. $5 per session for members, $7 not-yet-members. All materials and a painting apron provided. Recommended for grades K–3. Registration required.

MAY 12

Mexico, 1959–1960

Discover the cultural wonder of Mexico through the eyes of former ZMA director, Dr. Dietz. Draw inspiration from several landscapes on view in the ZMA’s current exhibition The Character of Mexico 1959–1960: Works by Dr. Charles Dietz, and create your own vibrant, abstract landscape.

North American Artic, mid 1900s

JUN 9

Ohio, Today

JUL 14

Journey to the northernmost reaches of our continent and immerse yourself in Inuit culture. View beautiful examples of soapstone carvings in the ZMA’s Diverse Cultures Gallery and sculpt your own Inuitinspired soap carving.

Experience the here and now as you explore the 73rd Ohio Annual Exhibition. Discover the innovative and sometimes unconventional ways Ohio artists use art materials. Experiment with nontraditional painting techniques and push the boundaries with your own artwork.

Master’s Apprentice | For Children in Grades 4–6 Become an apprentice to masters like Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Georgia O'Keeffe, or Mary Cassatt. Each month children in grades four through six will investigate the art, style, and technique used by a different master artist, then they will create their own masterpiece.

For each class, participants will earn apprentice rewards to add to their very own artist palette. Fill the palette with colorful rewards to receive unique art supplies and discounts on future programs.

Saturdays, April 21, May 19, June 16, and July 21, 10:30–11:30 am, at the ZMA. $5 per session for members, $7 not-yetmembers. All materials and a painting apron provided. Recommended for grades 4–6. Registration required.

Paul Bogatay

April 21

Pablo Picasso

May 19

Henry Moore

June 16

Become inspired by Paul Bogatay’s Horse. Explore the ZMA galleries and discover many ways horses have been depicted throughout art history, and then create your own wrapped wire horse sculpture.

Become an apprentice to the one and only Pablo Picasso. Discover the exciting progression of his work throughout his career and see how his iconic Cubist style influenced others around the world. Gain insight into seeing a subject through the eyes of a Cubist, experiment with abstraction, and create your own striking masterpiece.

Study the monumental works of internationally celebrated sculptor Henry Moore and explore his use of negative space. Use carving techniques to create your own free-standing sculptural forms.

July 21

Leslie Cope

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Draw inspiration from local artist Leslie Cope’s vivid paintings of local landmarks, landscapes, animals, and everyday rural life, and paint your favorite place to visit in Zanesville or the surrounding areas. Bring postcards, photographs or other reference material to give your work an added personal touch.

| Zanesville Teens Making Art Z MA Street Painting Work with professional street painter and Ohio Chalk Art Guild member, Sheryl Lazenby, and experiment with chalk painting techniques.

Transform your original designs into spectacular, large scale public art. Work alongside Lazenby and showcase your finished street paintings during June’s First Friday Art Walk in downtown Zanesville.

Thursdays, April 12, April 26, May 3, May 24, 6:15–7:30 pm, at the ZMA. Participants will execute their final projects on June 1 as part of the First Friday Art Walk in downtown Zanesville. Dates and times are subject to change according to participants’ availability. Free for members. $15 for a yearly student museum membership for not-yet members. Free student memberships are available. Contact Misty Johnson for more information. No experience required. Recommended for teens grades 7–12.

GIRL SCOUT DAY AT THE ZMA | Geocaching Extravaganza Discover the exciting world of geocaching with the ZMA and our partners, the Muskingum Valley Park District and the Muskingum Valley Park Society. Explore the museum grounds and the neighboring park and uncover secret treasures called “geocaches” using GPS. Create your own trade items to swap with the treasures in geocaches you find. Throughout this event, scouts will fulfill all requirements to earn their Junior Geocaching badge. For Cadettes, this is a great way to get started on your geocaching patch. All participants will receive a participation patch.

Saturday, April 28, 1–4 pm, at the ZMA. $10 for museum members, $15 for not-yet-museum-members. Adult chaperones are free. One chaperone is required for every eight girls. Recommended for Junior and Cadette Girl Scout troops.

Registration may be required one week in advance for some programs. Please visit www.zanesvilleart.org, or call (740) 452 0741 for more information or to enroll.

GENERAL ADMISSION

Adults $6 Young adults ages 10–18 $4 Seniors ages 60 and over $4 Children ages 9 and under Free Museum members Free Program participants Free Thursday 5-7:30 pm Free

HOURS

Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Taylor-McHenry Memorial Fund 10 am–5 pm 10 am–7:30 pm 10 am–5 pm 10 am–5 pm

620 Military Road | Zanesville, Ohio | 43701 (740) 452-0741 www.zanesvilleart.org