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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 14, 2006
PRESS CONTACT:
Andrea Potochniak
607 254-4563
arp37@cornell.edu
The Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art Announces
Its Summer 2007 Schedule
Including Films on the Façade,
exhibitions of 20th century American art and contemporary photography,
and workshops for children and adults
Ithaca, NY—The Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art at Cornell University announces its exhibition and program schedule for Summer 2007.
Films on the Façade returns for two summer nights of al fresco movies and free popcorn. On Saturday, June 16 at 9:00 p.m., see the 1980 cult classic Flash Gordon. On Saturday, August 11 at 9:00 p.m., see Raiders of the Lost Ark, again or for the first time.
All are welcome at the Museum’s annual summer party on Friday, July 20 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. The party will include refreshments, live music, and lots of art. Stay for the free concert by Five2 on the Arts Quad at 7:30 p.m.
EXHIBITION AND PROGRAM SCHEDULE
Programs and participants are subject to change. All events are free of change.
A Focused Collection: The Hudson River School
Through July 29
Eleven paintings including work by many of the greatest artists of the Hudson River School, presenting views of still waters, lofty mountains, and colorful fall foliage.
- Articipation: On Saturday, July 14, from 1:00–4:00 p.m., learn how to capture the incredible landscapes that surround us at this family-friendly open house.
- Curator Andy Weislogel will give a free tour of this exhibition on Thursday, July 19 at 12:00 noon as part of our Art for Lunch series.
Through the Eyes of Sam Johnson
May 19 – June 17
Landscape photography by Samuel C. Johnson (1922–2004), son of Herbert F. Johnson, Jr., and Cornell Class of 1950. More of Johnson’s photos will be on view concurrently at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, in the Johnson Center for Birds and Biodiversity.
Looking Homeward: A Century of American Art
June 7 – September 23
The Johnson Museum is rich in work by twentieth-century American artists, including George Bellows, John Sloan, George Luks, John Singer Sargent, Milton Avery, Susan Rothenberg, Wayne Thiebaud, and many others. This exhibition highlights these works from the collection alongside works by the Ashcan School on loan from the collection of Mina Weiner, Cornell Class of 1957, and Steven Weiner.
- Curator Nancy Green will give a free tour of this exhibition on Thursday,
June 28 at 12:00 noon as part of our Art for Lunch series.
Kenro Izu: Sacred Places
July 21 – September 23
Over the last twenty-five years, Japanese photographer Kenro Izu has taken photographs of religious sites in use for millennia, from Asia to the Pacific Islands, from the Middle East to Europe, at a time when many are endangered due to neglect, environmental challenges, tourism, or even deliberate destruction. The exhibition was organized by the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem, MA.
Recent Acquisitions
July 21 – September 30
Highlights of notable Museum acquisitions in African, Asian, and contemporary art from the last five years, many on view here for the first time.
CONTINUING EXHIBITIONS
Ningyo: Japanese Dolls from the Goldstein Collection
Through June 24
The refined art of Japanese dolls, made not for play but for show during important festivals used to teach societal roles and expectations to Japanese children.
Listening to Bamboo: Japanese Baskets from the Harris Collection
Through June 24
The Japanese art of basketry, both in the creation of functional baskets and sculptural works, reflects a long tradition of veneration for bamboo. Performing Desire: Constructs of Feminine Beauty and Sexuality in Japanese Art
Through July 8
This exhibition, curated by the Cornell History of Art Majors’ Society, investigates artists’ depictions of Japanese women and the actual roles they have in society. Scattered Gold and Midnight Gloss: Japanese Lacquer from the Anbinder Collection
Through July 8
Traditional Japanese lacquerware, featuring sophisticated designs in gold and black that allude to the cycles of nature, literary classics, and auspicious wishes.
Walk in Beauty: Discovering American Indian Art
Through July 8
Over forty paintings, works on paper, and sculptures from 1929 to 2001 by artists from a many North American tribes, with an emphasis on the Southwestern tribal heritage.
SUMMER WORKSHOPS at the Johnson Museum
To register for any workshop, please call 255-6464.
Workshops for Children:
Art Adventures!
Monday, June 25–Friday, June 29, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon (ages 6-8)
Artist and museum educator Sarah Ahearn will guide children on an array of projects with a variety of media using the Museum’s collections as a source of inspiration.
The Many Faces of Art!
Monday, June 25–Friday, June 29, 1:00–4:00 p.m. (for ages 9-10)
Illustrator and museum educator Susan Zehnder will lead students on an investigation and exploration of materials and culture in the creation of portraits.
FEES: $105 for Members/$120 for nonmembers. Registration and payment are required by June 11 to reserve a place. Children should bring their own snack. Space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Workshop for Adults:
Chinese Calligraphy
Fridays for 5 weeks: July 13, 20, 27, August 3 and 10, 3:00–4:30 p.m.
Museum favorite Jim Hardesty teaches techniques of Chinese calligraphy. Many of the techniques taught in this class are also used in Chinese brush painting.
FEES: $63 for Members/$71 for nonmembers, plus $7 materials fee for returning students/$17 for new students. Registration and payment must be received by 5:00 p.m. on July 5 to reserve a space.
The Johnson Museum has a permanent collection of over 30,000 works of art from Africa, Asia, Europe, and North and South America. The museum building was designed by I. M. Pei. Funds for the building were donated by Cornell alumnus Herbert F. Johnson, late president and chairman of S C Johnson. The building opened in 1973.
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The Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art, located on the campus of Cornell University, is open Tuesdays to Sundays from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Admission is free. The Museum is completely accessible for mobility-impaired visitors, and a wheelchair is available in the lobby. Metered parking is available in the lot next to the Museum. For more information, please call 607 255-6464. Visit the Museum’s website at www.museum.cornell.edu. The Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art is a proud member of Ithaca’s Discovery Trail: www.DiscoveryTrail.com.
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