Huntsville Museum of Art - Calendar of Events

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: 4 Points of View
On view through 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.

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.

Looking at the Collection: Whimsy in 3-D
On view through May 31, 2009

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.

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AUGUST

Jerry Brown Pottery Sale
Now through September 1

From his popular Face Jugs to his decorative pitchers and coffee mugs, Jerry Brown's pieces are one-of-a-kind and affordable. Prices start at just $10 and make great gifts for friends and co-workers. Don’t miss this incredible sale!

Classic Movies in the Park
Dr. Stangelove
August 8
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:

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

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

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

Art with a Twist
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:

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

SEPTEMBER

New Docent Classes

These new docent classes will begin in September!

Docents lead thousands of visitors through the Huntsville Museum of Art each year bringing art and people together in a way that enriches lives, creates excitement, and stimulates an eagerness to learn more. If you love art and people, please consider becoming a Museum docent.

Membership in the docent program is open to all who have a sincere interest. A new docent class is set to begin in September, and we invite you to join us. For more information, please contact Carolyn Faraci, Director of Education, <cfaraci@hsvmuseum.org> or 535-4350, ext. 223.

Oktoberfest
Sponsored by the Art Krewe
September 18
6-8 pm

Join the Art Krewe for plenty of schnitzel and the finest German beers at their first annual Oktoberfest event. The party, including musical entertainment, will be on the Museum’s North Patio overlooking Big Spring Park.

The event is FREE for Art Krewe members and $10 suggested donation for non-members. Contact 535-4350 ext. 202 or artkreweRSVP@hsvmuseum.org for more details.

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.

Pilates in the Galleries
October 16, 23, 30
and November 6 and 13
All Thursday evenings beginning at 5:15 pm

Pilates in the Galleries returns this fall with a brand new session! Only 20 people per class and participants must bring their own mat. The cost is $50.

Register by contacting instructor Alison Trefry - atrefry@hsvmuseum.org or 535-4350 ext. 228.

Click here on information about Pilates.

Step Up Your Membership
Museum Trip to the Kentuck Festival of the Arts
October 18

As part of the Step It Up campaign where HMA members are stepping up to the Friend level, members are joining the curators on an exclusive trip to the Kentuck Festival of the Arts!

Learn More!

Girl Scout Art Museum Day
Artrageous Mixed Media Masterpieces!
Saturday, October 18, 2008

Girl Scouts can earn art badges by participating in hands-on activities on this fun day. All ages will have the opportunity to learn about the visual arts while earning a Try It, Badge, or Interest Project—Daisy: Visual Arts; Brownie: Colors and Shapes; Junior: Prints & Graphics; and Cadette: Visual Arts.

Each two-hour session includes a museum docent-led tour and a two-dimensional multi-media art activity program. Take a tour of the Museum’s exhibitions, Looking at the Collection: Buccellati Highlights and Four Points of View and Encounters: Lilian Garcia-Roig. Girl scouts learn about the elements of art (color, line, shape and texture) while they are developing their own artistic vision. Media include oil pastels, water-based ink, and other materials for embellishment. All materials provided.

To Pre-register for the Girl Scout Art Museum Day, please contact Laura E. Smith, Museum Academy Director at (256) 535-4350 ext 222 or download the Girl Scout Art Museum Day Registration Form (Acrobat PDF) by October 10. A confirmation letter will be sent upon receipt of registration. Questions? Call or email: lsmith@hsvmuseum.org. Space is limited, so call NOW. Sessions are filled on a first-come, first-served basis!

Session I – (Daisy, Brownie, & Junior Girl Scouts) – 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Session II – (Brownie, Junior, & Cadette Girl Scouts) – 1:00-3:00 p.m.

Fees: $8 per girl scout participant and $10 per accompanying adult participant

Wedding Party
October 19
1-4 pm

This event is FREE!

Planning a spring wedding? Or know someone who’s tying the knot? The Wedding Party is the perfect venue for helping to make your special day come true with dozens of vendors and a chance to win prizes for the blushing bride. Organized by the Women’s Guild.

Still Life Oil Painting Workshop with Angela Kuprion