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Show JDOCCIEN1r April Docent Meeting, Thursday, April 12, 1:00 p.m. Charles Loving, Assistant to the Director, will speak to the Docents about contemporary ceramics, in conjunction with the joint exhibition from the collections of the Utah Museum of Fine Arts and the Nora Eccles Harrison Museum, USU; and the Utah Invitational Ceramics Exhibit orga nized by Dorothy Bearnson, Professor of Art. The International Ceramics Symposium, RECENT FIRES, will beheld April 28th at the Utah Museum of Fine Arts. Betsy Quintana, Museum Education Depart ment Assistant and ceramics artist, will present a history of American ceramics, especially developed for the Museum Docents. We appreciate the vol un teer time and effort that Betsy has expended to pre pare this first, comprehensive history for us. The Museum's own ceramics collection is extensive, al though not exhibited as frequently as we'd like. This presentation will better inform all of us. ( The Steering Committee will meet during lunch, The Panorama Room, 11:30 a.m. ******************* Notice from the Museum Gift Store Manager, Lorna Kennedy: Just over a year ago, the University accountant who reviewed the Museum Shop books advised us that we were losing too much money from our generous discounts to various groups. On his rec ommendation we restated our discount policy which is still in effect; Members of the Museum, Advisory Board Members, Docents and Staff will receive a 10% discount on Museum Shop purchases. New merchandise arriving to enhance the "Art in Bloom" festivities in May include aprons, totes, and T-shirts imprinted with "Utah Museum of Fine Arts" have circle wreaths of either herbs or wild flowers in botanically accurate design and colors. A wonderful little book, Linnea in Monet's Garden _should appeal to adttlts as well as young people; through the adventures of a little girl, it recounts JD JIAJLOGUIE International Ceramics Symposium Saturday, April 28, 1990 The Fine Arts Auditorium Docents are urged to attend this free symposium sponsored by the Museum, the Department of Liberal Education and the Department of Fine Arts, U of Utah in honor of Dorothy Bearnson, ceramic instructor for the University Art Department and a University Professor of the Year, 1990. Invited speakers include Philip Rawson, Dean of the School of Art and Design, Goldsmith's College, University of London. Mr. Rawson's twenty-six books reflect a long and respected career in art and art history; Warren MacKenzie, Regents Professor, U. of Minnesota, who studied with Bernard Leach from 1949-52 and who has promoted a return to the aesthetic ideals of Leach; and Betty Woodman, Professor of Art, U. of Colorado, whose ceramic forms present a truly American spirit although influenced by both Chinese and Mediterranean traditions. These guests are truly giants in contemporary ceramic art ... don't miss this opportunity to hear them! SALT LAKE CITY HIGH SCHOOL ART EXHIBIT This short-term exhibition of juried works by Salt Lake City High School students is presented by the Museum for the third year. The Salt Lake City School District supports the Museum's outreach program to the elementary schools in the District, and acknowledges the importance of offering art students an opportunity to have their work juried and presented in a professional manner. The Museum's Curator of Exhibitions, Thomas Southam, and the Art Specialist, Florin Neilsen, collaborated to make this exhibit possible. TOURING TIPS:1 Remember no t to be gender-biased when speaking with students! We must acknowledge both boys and girls in our groups, and never speak to only one sex as if the others were not there. Be sure to address questions and remarks to both sexes, and call on both sexes for answers. Inclusion prevents students from becoming distracted and bored. Focusing activities work best when the docent is in full control of the group. Establish rapport and control first! |
