Seeing Beyond the Moment: The Photographic Legacy and Gifts of George Tice
WHEN: On view through February 9, 2014 WHERE: Newark Museum, 49 Washington St., Newark Featuring more than two dozen photographs, this exhibition focuses on Tice’s multivalent career as a photographer, master printer, and teacher and as a major donor to the Newark Museum’s photography collection.
| Tim Barnwell. Tammy and Amanda Gunter (cousins), Shelton Laurel, N.C. 1983 Gelatin Silver print, 10 5/8 in x 13 5/8 in Gift of George A.Tice 2012.24.5 © Tim Barnwell | |
Special Events & Activities |
Adult Programs (Click titles for more info) Art Course Chinese Art: Continuity and Innovation WHEN: Tuesdays, November 12, December 3, 10:30 AM Speaker: Annette Juliano, Professor of Art in the Department of Arts, Culture and Media at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey (Newark) Pre-registration required, call 973.596.6613 or click here to register online. - November 12: Longevity and Immortality: Dragons, Phoenixes, Daoist Immortals, Eight Auspicious Symbols
- December 3: Materials and Connoisseurship: Lacquer, Wood, Cloisonne, Ceramics, Silk
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Generation Fit: Steps to a Healthier Lifestyle Lecture WHEN: November 14, 6:30 PM ADMISSION: FREE and open to the public; first-come, first-served. Food Addiction and the Brain Speaker: Dr. Eric Stice, Senior Scientist at Oregon Research Institute and Research Professor at the University of Texas |
Conversations in the Galleries WHEN: Sunday, November 17, 2 PM Under the Influence: Western Ceramics Inspired by China Speaker: Ulysses Grant Dietz, Acting Co-Director and Chief Curator Explore how shape, surface, decoration, Chinese opulence and Chinese austerity have inspired and challenged potters in the West to mimic and evoke the ceramics of China. |
Senior Fridays WHEN: November 8, 1–3 PM Explore What Makes a Photograph A Work of Art Pre-registration required; call 973.596.6613 George Tice, White Castle, Route 1, Rahway, N.J., 1973; Gelatin silver print, 16 x 20 in., Gift of Lisa Golette Tice, 2001 2001.7 |
KIDS & FAMILIES Make It/Take It Saturdays Workshops for kids and families WHEN: November 16, 1–4 PM ArtBot Learn how to hack an electric toothbrush to create your own art making robot. WHEN: Beginning at 1, 2 & 3 PM TUITION: $5 per child participant; space is limited to 15 children (ages 6-12) per workshop. Pre-registration required by noon on October 18; call 973.596.6637. Pass the Leftovers Create your own cookware inspired by Native American innovative designs and techniques. WHEN: 1–4 PM No registration needed. Science Drop-in Activities WHEN: Saturday & Sunday, 1–4 PM, ongoing - Mostly Mucus (Generation Fit Gallery)
- Rainforests (Dynamic Earth Gallery)
- Bio Power (emPOWERED Gallery)
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PLANETARIUM
Extreme Planets WHEN: Wednesday–Friday, 2 PM; Saturday & Sunday, 2 & 4 PM
Join us on a fantastic journey to extreme planets beyond our own Solar System. Travel from frigid ice-bound planetoids and water worlds to molten landscapes. |
FOR MEMBERS Give the Gift of Membership 20% off Gift Memberships starting November 20, 2013. To purchase call the membership office at 973.596.6699. Please note: This offer does not apply to renewals. Offer valid until 12/31/13 by phone only. Not a Museum Member? Call us at 973.596.6699 for information about becoming a member, or visit newarkmuseum.org. |