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JUNE 2015
EXHIBITIONS MAIN GALLERIES & SECOND FLOOR GALLERIES March 21 to July 12, 2015 Out of the Vault: 25 Years of Collecting Highlights Include Works by John James Audubon, Vintage Posters, Photography by Larry Fink, Pop Art Prints, Tiffany Paintings and Objects, and Much More! In celebration of its 25th anniversary, Nassau County Museum of Art is presenting Out of the Vault: 25 Years of Collecting, the first comprehensive exhibition of works from the permanent collection. This presentation highlights patrons’ numerous gifts to the museum over the last quarter century, many of which have never, or rarely, been exhibited. Each gallery space within this multifaceted presentation will focus on different themes such as portraiture, landscapes, paintings and objects by Louis Comfort Tiffany, post-war prints and vintage posters of many eras. The exhibit explores a diverse range of artists who are strongly represented in the museum’s collections, among them naturalist John James Audubon, photographer Larry Fink and Pop art icons Robert Rauschenberg, Larry Rivers and Robert Indiana, among others. CONTEMPORARY COLLECTORS GALLERY March 21 to July 12, 2015 Vernacular Visions Vernacular Visions reflects the diversity and vibrancy of Long Island’s artistic community through the work of three prominent painters and a sculptor: Susan Cushing of Southampton, Richard Gachot of Old Westbury, Francisco Villagran, and Burt Young, both of Port Washington. Ongoing Sculpture Park Approximately 40 works, many of them monumental in size, by renowned artists including Fernando Botero, Tom Otterness, George Rickey and Mark DiSuvero among others, are situated to interact with nature on the museum’s magnificent 145-acre property. Walking Trails The museum’s 145 acres include many marked nature trails through the woods, perfect for family hikes or independent exploration. Gardens From restored formal gardens of historic importance to quiet little nooks for dreaming away an afternoon, the museum’s 145 acre property features many lush examples of horticultural arts. Come view our expanded gardens and beautiful new path to the museum. EVENTS FILM March 21-July 12, 2015 54-minute documentary, 2007 Tuesday-Saturday: Screenings at 11 a.m., 12 p.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m. Sunday: 11 a.m., 12 p.m. Drawn from Nature A film about John James Audubon From PBS’ American Masters series, Drawn from Nature presents the dramatic life story of naturalist John James Audubon, an adventurer and self-taught artist who saw more of the North American continent than virtually anyone of his time (1785-1851). A symbol of the American wilderness, Audubon’s achievements are staggering: His book The Birds of America, for which he served as artist, writer, publisher and promoter, includes 435 life-sized prints and was the largest book printed in the 19th century. Free with Museum admission. OUTDOOR LEARNING Wednesdays at 9 a.m. May 6, June 3 Bird Watching for Beginners Rebecca Oyer Rebecca Oyer, education manager at Oyster Bay’s Theodore Roosevelt Santuary and Audubon Center, leads an observation of the spring migration of birds on the Museum’s beautiful property. Learn how to use field marks, habitat, behavior and song to identify birds. Please bring binoculars if you have them. Fee is $10 per class (payable in cash on the day of the class). Please write to the museum at [email protected] to reserve a place in the class of your choice. Limit is 15 per class. Meet at the Art School parking lot (first building on the left as you enter the grounds). EXHIBITION TALK Thursday, June 4, 1-2 p.m. Brown Bag Lecture Riva Ettus Bring a sandwich and enjoy lunch with friends as Museum Docent Riva Ettus presents an informative talk on the artists and art on view in Out of the Vault: 25 Years of Collecting. Afterward, join the 2 p.m. public exhibition tour. Free with museum admission. Reservations not needed; first come, first seated. FOR THE FAMILY Sundays, 1-4 p.m. Family Tour at 1 p.m. June 7, 14, 28 Family Sundays at the Museum Converse, collaborate and create together during Family Sundays from 1 to 4 pm. Family Sundays begin with exhibition-based gallery conversations. Families then go on to explore new art materials, vocabulary and ideas with our museum educator. Family Sundays provide children and the adults in their lives with the opportunity to reconnect while talking about and making art together. New projects are featured every week! Reservations not needed. Free with Museum admission. Please note: Family Sundays not offered onJune 21, plan to attend our special program that day. BENEFIT Saturday, June 13 at 7 p.m. Midnight in Paris The 2015 Museum Ball Midnight in Paris, the 2015 Ball, evoking the glamour and romance of the fabled city of lights, celebrates the museum’s 25th year and honors the Hon. Thomas S. Gulotta and the Hon. Edward P. Mangano,Nassau County Executives at the museum’s founding and today. The Ball, always one of the most eagerly anticipated events of the Long Island social season, is the museum’s major annual fundraiser, providing vital support of exhibitions and education programs. For information on sponsorship opportunities or to receive an invitation, call (516) 484-9338, ext. 16 or write to [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> . FOR THE FAMILY Sunday, June 21, 1-4 p.m. Grand Picnic Party on the Lawn Celebrate the first day of summer with a picnic, games and art making on the museum’s lawns. Bring a blanket and snack to eat, then solve the clues of a Sculpture Scavenger Hunt to create your own summer sculpture. Lend a hand to help us produce the longest bubble painting on the longest day of the year. If it rains, we’ll move into the tent. Reservations not needed. Museum admission plus $8 per family materials fee. Please note: This event is in place of Family Sundays. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Log onto nassaumuseum.org/events for details on events and reservations. Docent Led Exhibition Tours, Tuesday-Sunday at 2 p.m. Docent Led Family Tours, Sundays at 1 p.m. Tours are free with museum admission Nassau County Museum of Art is located at One Museum Drive in Roslyn Harbor, just off Northern Boulevard, Route 25A, two traffic lights west of Glen Cove Road. The museum is open Tuesday-Sunday,11 a.m.-4:45 p.m. Docent-led tours of the exhibition are offered at 2 p.m. each day; tours of the mansion are offered each Saturday at 1 p.m.; meet in the lobby, no reservations needed. Tours are free withmuseum admission. Family art activities and family tours are offered Sundays from 1 pm; free withmuseum admission. Call (516) 484-9338, ext. 12 to inquire about group tours. Admission is $10 for adults, $8 for seniors (62 and above) and $4 for students and children (4 to12). Members are admitted free. TheMuseum Store is open Tuesday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Call (516) 484-9337 for current exhibitions, events, days/times and directions or log onto nassaumuseum.org. Nassau County Museum of Art is chartered and accredited by New York State as a not-for-profit private educational institution and is governed by a privately elected Board of Trustees. The Museum and its programs are made possible through the support of Nassau County under County Executive Edward P. Mangano and the Nassau County Legislature; the Board of Trustees and Museum Members; Sponsors of Exhibitions and Events, Government and Foundation Grants, Corporate and Private Donors as well as earned income. Call (516) 484-9337 for current exhibitions, events, hours and directions or log onto nassaumuseum.org. Call (516) 484-9337 for current exhibitions, events, hours and directions or log onto nassaumuseum.org. |
TREASURES FOR ALL TASTES AT NASSAU COUNTY ART MUSEUM'S OUT OF THE VAULT EXHIBITMarch 28, 2015 -- The Nassau County Museum of Art hosted an opening reception this past Friday evening for its Spring 2015 exhibit, Out of the Vault: 25 Years of Collecting. A celebration of the Museum's 25th anniversary, the exhibit showcases works from it's permanent collection that have rarely or never been on public display. Each gallery focuses on a particular theme or artist, but collectively the treasures on exhibit offer something for everyone, from art enthusiasts of varying tastes, to history buffs and nature lovers. READ MORE
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