Muse News June 15, 2011

Your Museum. Your Art. Your News. Muse News June 15, 2011 Gustav Stickley. Sideboard, designed c.1902, executed c.1908. American Craftsman Workshops, c.1903-1916. Oak, plywood, iron. Crab Tree Farm.   Gustav Stickley Exhibition Opening Saturday, June 18, 2011 | 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Free after Museum admission Members-Only Preview: Friday, June 17 | 12:00 - 5:00 p.m.   The Museum is proud to present Gustav Stickley and the American Arts and Crafts Movement, the first nationally touring exhibition to focus on the career of Stickley, one of the leading figures of the American Arts and Crafts movement. The exhibition examines Stickley’s contributions to the history of American design and architecture during his most productive and creative period, from 1900 to 1913, and provides new insights into the artistic, commercial, and social context of Stickley’s work. Learn More Gustav Stickley. Reclining chair No.2340 (No.336), c.1901. Oak and leather upholstery. Collection of Gregg G. Seibert. Summer Salon Series Summer Thursdays, 5:00 - 9:00 p.m. Free after Museum admission Thursday, June 16: Dignity of Labor John Dillemuth will present an interactive sculpture of fantastical furniture, Brian Zimmerman will display Standing In, chair sculptures that play off ideas in the Stickley exhibition, the documentary Class Dismissed: How TV Frames the Working Class will be screened, and the primal party rock band LUMPS will perform.   Thursday, June 23: Identity and History A multi-faceted work by Susy Bielak involving military personnel,  a performance by the veteran’s group the Thursday Songsters, a site-specific performance by Ash Smith on the history of the Museum as a naval hospital, and a panel discussion on issues surrounding preservation and restoration explore the ideas of identity and history as they relate to the needs of a city. Both evenings will feature art-making activites and a no-host bar with beer, wine, and snacks by Giuseppe's. Please visit the calendar listings on our website for more information and a complete schedule of events. Learn More  Brian Zimmerman, Weak Chair, 2011. Family Drop-in Day Sunday, June 19 | 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Free after Museum admission. Explore the Art of North America during this month’s Family Drop-in Day. Activities will include games and touchable objects, search-and-find activities, family-friendly docent-led tours, and art-making activities. Recommended for families with children 6 to 12 years of age. Learn More Alfred Mitchell. La Jolla Cove (detail), ca. 1950. Gift of the artist, 1965:26. In This Edition Gustav Stickley Exhibition Opening Summer Salon Series Family Drop-in Day CLOSING SOON Paris Dialogues and Meditations Come see this elegant exhibition before it closes on June 19th. Presenting Paris as the focal point of a dialogue between text and image, classical and modern, East and West, the exhibition presents a union of poetry and photography that are equally engaging. Read more MUSEUM STORE SUMMER SALE Enjoy a huge selection of books, jewelry, gifts, and more for as much as 75% off! Read More Connecting with us Hours & Admission Calendar of Events Purchase Tickets Donate Follow us online:     THE GALLERY: ARTFULLY SOCIAL GALLERY BONUS NIGHTS AT THE SUMMER SALON SERIES Thursdays, June 23, August 4, & September 1 Gallery members will enjoy hosted cocktails throughout the evening and special access to artists and performers. Not a member yet and want more info? Visit Amy in the Gallery Lounge for more information or to join. GALLERY EVENT: ACQUISITION AT AUCTION Thursday, July 28 Museum curators present their choices of works from three different price points. A mock auction simulates how the Museum acquires new works. Learn More Unsubscribe | Update your preferences | Forward to a friend Copyright © 2011 The San Diego Museum of Art All rights reserved. Thank you for signing up to receive emails from The San Diego Museum of Art. The San Diego Museum of Art 1450 El Prado, Balboa Park P.O. Box 122107 San Diego, CA 92112 Add us to your address book