August Enews

Beauty and Bounty Come Stand in Awe  >> Take a break this summer and enjoy the awe-inspiring exhibition Beauty & Bounty, along with its associated contemporary exhibition, Reclaimed. Both will give you a window into the natural world, as it was being explored and discovered 150 years ago, and as it is seen through the eyes of working artists today. SAM Talks: With Karen Irvine Join us for a lecture with Karen Irvine, Museum of Contemporary Photography Curator, who will discuss the themes found in photography from both exhibitions, Friday, August 5 at 7 pm. More Beauty & Bounty Programs My Favorite Things Tour: Tony Angell >> SAM Night at the Mariners! Tuesday, August 16  >> In celebration of the opening of Our National Game, an exhibition that showcases three major artists' work on the theme of baseball, we invite you to join us for SAM Night at the Mariners. We're going to the ball game, and best of all, SAM gets $5 from every ticket purchased. So grab your friends, peanuts and Cracker Jacks, and meet us at the stadium! Get Out! Summer at Olympic Sculpture Park Continues  >> We've got another full month of activities at the Olympic Sculpture Park. Don't miss yoga on Saturday mornings and Zumba on Saturday afternoons, and Thursday evenings feature live music, food trucks and art hit tours. The TASTE Liquid lounge is open 5:30–8 pm every Thursday night, with signature cocktails, such as the Douglas Fir Collins, and wine (by the glass or bottle) to enjoy while viewing the evening's activities. And don't miss out on Pastry Chef Lucy's delicious house-made doughnuts. We can't wait to see you! SAM Remix at the Olympic Sculpture Park Friday, August 12, 8 pm–midnight  >> SAM Remix presents a summer celebration of home-grown talent and art featuring DJs, live performances, tours and hands-on activities—all against the stunning backdrop of the Olympic Sculpture Park. Tickets will sell out—get yours today! More August Programs SAM Kids: Free First Saturday >> Family Fun Workshop: Pop Up Landscapes >> Become a SAM Member Today Enjoy a Full Year's Worth of Exhibitions for FREE! Membership includes: Unlimited free admission including special ticketed exhibitions 10% discounts at SAM SHOP and TASTE Restaurant Discounts on lectures, film series tickets and other SAM programs Plus much more.... Join today! SAM SHOP Summer Trunk Show with Birgit Moenig  >> SAM SHOP welcomes Birgit Moenig back August 27 and 28 for a summer trunk show of her beautifully hand-dyed scarves. Born and raised in Germany, Moenig is a self-taught designer. Come explore colors and textures for you and your loved ones! The SAM SHOP Sale Table has returned. The Sale Table will be here for only a short time, but our book and glass sale sections are available year-round. Check out newly discounted merchandise and all-around great deals in both sections. SAM Thanks our Get Out! Sponsors Sponsors are Seattle Art Museum Supporters (SAMS) and Washington Partners. Additional support provided by Amgen and RealNetworks Foundation. Media Sponsor is the Seattle Weekly. Gauguin & Polynesia is Coming... We Need Your Opinion  >> We're really excited about the Gauguin & Polynesia exhibition that's coming to SAM Downtown in February 2012. Would you like to help us plan? We're researching the best way to bring this exhibition to the public, and would love to get your feedback. Please take this survey (it only takes about 8 minutes) and give us your thoughts. Thank you! Image Credits: Mountain View, Sunset (detail), 1865, Albert Bierstadt, b. Solingen, Prussia, 1830, d. New York City, 1902, oil on canvas, 40 x 50 in.; Cape Horn, Columbia River, 1868,Carleton E. Watkins, b. Oneonta, New York 1829, d. Napa, California, 1916, albumen silver print, 19 1/4 x 14 1/2 in., Henry Art Gallery, University of Washington, Joseph and Elaine Monsen Photography Collection, gift of Joseph and Elaine Monsen and The Boeing Company, Private Collection; The Dugout, 1948, Norman Rockwell, American, 1894–1978, oil on canvas, 36 x 22 in., Private Collection, Seattle; Photo: Robert Wade; Puget Sound on the Pacific Coast, 1870, Albert Bierstadt, b. Solingen, Prussia, 1830, d. New York City, 1902, oil on canvas, 52 1/2 x 82 in., Gift of the Friends of American Art at the Seattle Art Museum, with additional funds from the General Acquisition Fund, Photo: Howard Giske; Photo: Robert Wade; Self-Portrait Dedicated to Carrière, 1888 or 1889, Paul Gauguin, 1848–1903, oil on canvas, 15 15/16 x 12 13/16 in.; National Gallery of Art, Washington, Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mellon Update Profile Privacy Policy Unsubscribe