Huntsville Museum of Art - Calendar of Events

Shearwater Pottery: Three Generations of Southern Masters from the Hogan Collection
On view through July 13

In 1928, Shearwater Pottery was established in Ocean Springs, Mississippi, as a family business with Annette McConnell Anderson providing the artistic impetus and George Walter Anderson providing the business expertise. Their three sons, Peter, Walter and Mac, were destined to become artists and be heavily involved in the artwork’s success. Soon after the showroom opened, Shearwater pieces by Peter, Mac and Walter were displayed in Lord & Taylor and Strawbridge, the Society of Arts and Crafts in Boston and studios and museums across the country.

Shearwater pottery often took on a world of story, myth and sports, as well as the flora and fauna of the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Intricate details were scratched, cut, carved and painted with whimsical colors and form. Today, Peter's children continue the legacy of Shearwater Pottery.

The exhibition includes 86 works by Peter and Jim Anderson decorated by Walter Anderson, Patricia Findeisen and Christopher Stebly, from the collection of Christopher & Kristen Hogan. Organized by the Walter Anderson Museum of Art, Ocean Springs, MS.

This exhibition is sponsored by the Women’s Guild, The Huntsville Times, Noel and Bill Shinn, Dianne and Calame Sammons, Alabama State Council on the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts.

Looking at the Collection: Whimsy in 3-D
On view through October 5
This family-friendly exhibition teaches the basics for un–derstanding the elements of art through a rotating selection of sculpture and other three-dimensional from the Museum’s permanent collection. Organized by HMA.

Looking at the Collection: Buccellati Highlights
On view through February 1, 2009

A selection of works from the world-famous collection of Buccellati silver animals designed and fabricated in Italy by the luxury jewelry firm House of Buccellati.

The Huntsville Museum of Art is home of the world’s largest collection of Buccellati silver animals thanks to the generous donation and extraordinary vision of Mrs. Betty Grisham of Huntsville. These signature silver animals replicate creatures from earth, sea, and sky in a highly realistic manner that captures details such as feathers and hair in the fine detail and exquisite workmanship of silver.

JULY

BBQ and Bluegrass
July 10
6-9 pm

THIS EVENT IS FREE!

This is the event EVERYONE looks forward to each summer! Come to the Museum and join us for hot BBQ catered by Little Paul's and cool bluegrass with Piney Creek! Cold beer, BBQ pork plates and Coca-Cola will be for sale while
everyone enjoys live music on the North Patio. Lawn chairs are welcome.

Get your BBQ plate tickets in advance - come by the Museum of Art or the Huntsville/Madison County Visitors Center (500 Church Street) beginning June 9 to purchase your $12 ticket which ensures that a BBQ plate will be saved for you!

Also, a new element has been added to the event - the Southern Sayins' Art Sale. Local artists will choose a popular southern saying and bring it to life through art. These masterpieces will be for sale the night of the event. You are sure to love this fun art sale.

Don't forget to walk through the Museum to check out the wonderful exhibitions on display - admission is free that night!

BBQ and Bluegrass is sponsored by the Art Krewe, Purity Dairies.

Classic Movies in the Park
Pillow Talk
July 11
sundown

This is the perfect way to relax after a long week. Pack a picnic basket and lawn chairs and watch a classic movie under the stars. All movies begin at sundown on the west lawn of the Museum and are free to the public.

Movies Remaining:

July 25 – Back to the Future

August 8 – Dr. Strangelove

August 22 – Bedknobs and Broomsticks

Classis Movies in the Park are sponsored by Chad Morgan Attorney at Law, Comcast, Dolce Group, First Commercial Bank, Fountain Parker Harbarger & Associates, GAN (Geeks and Nerds), Michelle Liddon, Lyn's Gracious Goodness, Northrup Grumman, Olde Towne Brewery Co., Pink Pelican, SEA Wire and Cable, Solid Earth Inc. (ValleyMLS.com), and White, Fleming & Vaughn

EXHIBITION OPENING

Encounters: Shane Fero
July 13 – September 28

A showcase of accomplished work by North Carolina artist Shane Fero, best known for elevating the glassmaking technique of lampworking to a high art form.

Encounters: Shane Fero
Opening gallery walk by the artist
Sunday, July 13
2 pm
Grisham Gallery

Reception to follow
Members free/ $7 for non-members includes general admission

Join Shane Fero as he leads us through his exhibition of lively lampworked glass creations. This method of glassmaking is typically used to make glass tubes for the science lab and for carnival souvenirs, but was changed into an accepted technique for making fine art by talented craftsmen like Fero. A reception in his honor will follow in the Beck Room where you can talk informally with the artist.

Jerry Brown Pottery Sale
July 13- August 3

Brown divides his pottery into three categories: utilitarian, folk art, and decorative. Each piece is reflective of his classic technique but unique in their craftsmanship and design. The pottery will be displayed in the Museum lobby, and will be open during all regular museum hours. Please don't miss this amazing sale!

Admission is free to members, and a $10 donation for non-members.

Art with a Twist
July 17
Remaining Date: August 28
5:30-8:30 pm

$35/Museum members, $45/non-members

Check out our exciting new art class! Bring your favorite bottle of wine plus your closest friends and enjoy a step-by-step instruction on how to paint your own fun masterpiece – a painting you get to keep! Wear your “painting clothes” and join us for this entertaining night of painting and libations!

Sign up to attend one or all of the classes. This class is open to all skill levels and you must be 21 and over to participate. We provide you with the art materials needed.

Teachers:

July 17 - Lara Isbell

August 28 - Ginna Siniard

Sponsored by Compass Bank, Gray Research, Randy and Kelly Schrimsher and Tina's Cantina.

Reserve your spot today - 535-4350 ext. 228 or atrefry@hsvmuseum.org

Summer Gallery Tour
July 24
5-9 pm

Explore Huntsville’s creative side during the popular Summer Gallery Tour. Visit the Huntsville Museum of Art and surrounding galleries for an evening of refreshments plus door prizes and art for sale at each location.

The Museum will be featuring beautiful glass work in the Encounters: Shane Fero exhibition plus complimentary refreshments in the lobby.

Participating Galleries:

Studio 100 Gallery
100 Washington Street, Suite 2 - www.anncaudle.com

Artisans Cove, Living Art Water Gardens
220 Old Highway 431 - www.livingartwatergardens.com

Artistic Images
2115 Whitesburg Drive – www.artisticimagesgallery.com

Artistic Minds
2652 Old Monrovia Rd

Art by Dana Brown
213 Oakwood Drive - www.danabrown.net

Flying Monkey Performing Arts Center
2211 Seminole Drive – www.flyingmonkeyarts.org

Huntsville Art League
3005 L&N Drive – www.huntsvilleartleague.org

Huntsville Museum of Art
300 Church Street – www.hsvmuseum.org

Lowe Mill
2211 Seminole Drive – www.lowemill.net

Signature Gallery
2364 Whitesburg Drive – www.signaturegallery.com

Mark your calendars for the Holiday Gallery Tour on December 4!

Classic Movies in the Park
Back to the Future
July 25
sundown

Movies Remaining:

August 8 – Dr. Strangelove

August 22 – Bedknobs and Broomsticks

EXHIBITION OPENING

Looking at the Collection: 4 Points of View
July 27- October 19

Rarely do the Museum's curators get to organize an exhibition designed to showcase their own favorites from the collection, but Four Points will do just that. The exhibition will present "personal picks" by each of the Museum's four curators, along with information about why they were selected.

ADVANCE VIEWING AND LECTURE

The Sellars Collection: Art by American Women
Advance Viewing and Lecture
July 27
2:00 PM
Great Hall

The Sellars Collection: Art by American Women will have an advance viewing and public lecture July 27th only. Hosted by Museum President Clayton Bass, and guest speaker Sue Sellars Rice. Reception to follow.

AUGUST

Classic Movies in the Park
Dr. Stangelove
August 8
sundown

Movies Remaining:

August 22 – Bedknobs and Broomsticks

Final Movie for Classic Movies in the Park
Bedknobs and Broomsticks
August 22
sundown

Art with a Twist
August 28
5:30-8:30 pm

$35/Museum members, $45/non-members

Sign up to attend one or all of the classes. This class is open to all skill levels and you must be 21 and over to participate. We provide you with the art materials needed.

Teachers:

August 28 - Ginna Siniard

Sponsored by Compass Bank, Gray Research, Randy and Kelly Schrimsher and Tina's Cantina.

Reserve your spot today - 535-4350 ext. 228 or atrefry@hsvmuseum.org

OCTOBER

EXHIBITION OPENING

Encounters: Lilian Garcia-Roig
October 5-November 30

This is an exhibition of dramatic large-scale landscapes by Florida artist Lilian Garcia-Roig, who specializes in creating works that are at once representational and abstract. Garcia-Roig paints on-site to capture the multi-dimensional experience of a landscape focusing in and out at various depths to recreate the experience of being in dense, tangled woods.

GALLERY WALK

Encounters: Lilian Garcia-Roig
Sunday, October 5
2 pm

Grisham Gallery
Reception to follow
Members free/$7 for non-members includes general admission

Explore the seemingly ordinary, dense natural settings of Lilian Garcia-Roig, a plein-air (on site) landscape painter, as she leads us through her captivating large-scale landscape paintings. She will be available for more discussion at a reception in her honor following the walk.

Still Life Oil Painting Workshop with Angela Kuprion