Events at Indiana University
Visual improvisation: James McGarrell and the Art of Jazz
Now through July 30, Hexagon Gallery, Special Exhibitions Gallery, IU Art Museum, Bloomington -- James McGarrell, a professor of painting on the IU faculty from 1959 until 1980, is an artist for whom music, particularly jazz, is both a passion and an inspiration. In addition to frequently including musicians as a motif in his paintings and prints, McGarrell incorporates the language of music into his artistic process. Central to this installation is a complete suite of 15 prints from the artist's 1965 Two Part Inventions portfolio. For more information, visit http://www.artmuseum.iu.edu.
Horses in Classical Art
Now through July 30, IU Art Museum, Bloomington -- More than 100 horses and horse-related images on vases, sculptures, coins, jewelry and engraved gems, from the beginnings of Greek art to the end of antiquity, are on display in this special exhibition drawn from the museum's collection, celebrating how Greek and Roman artists captured the beauty of the horse. For more information, visit http://www.artmuseum.iu.edu.
Siliva the Zulu
Now through July 16, Mathers Museum, Bloomington -- Production stills and other images from Siliva the Zulu, the first all-black cast film made in South Africa, are currently on exhibit at the Mathers Museum of World Cultures. The silent film was shot in 1927 in Zululand, near Eshowe, South Africa, and was produced by an Italian team that included director Attillio Gatti and anthropologist Lidio Cipriani. Gatti took a Western romantic theme of "boy meets girl, boy loses girl" and stirred it together with ideas of "the tribal," choosing his actors from among the local Zulu tribe members. Thought to no longer exist, the film was found by Peter Davis, an award-winning Canadian filmmaker and film historian whose collection of works spanning a 30-year history in the film industry is housed at the Black Film Center/Archives at Indiana University. Although the original accompanying score to the silent film was lost, Davis turned to South African musician Themba Tanna to develop a new score for the film. Admission to the museum is free. Its Exhibit Halls and Museum Store are open Tuesdays through Fridays, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays, from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. If you have a disability and need assistance, special arrangements can be made to accommodate most needs. Please call 812-855-1696 for assistance. For more information, or to schedule a guided group tour, please call 812-855-6873 or e-mail mathers@indiana.edu. More details about the exhibit can be found at http://www.indiana.edu/~mathers.
Show Us Your Drawers
This pear coffee table is part of the Herron School of Art and Design exhibit, "Show us Your Drawers." It is a juried exhibition of the most innovative work created by recognized professional studio furniture makers from the United States, Canada and beyond. This exhibit will serve as the centerpiece of a citywide display of contemporary furniture design.
Now through Aug. 6, Herron School of Art and Design galleries, Indianapolis -- "Show Us Your Drawers" is a juried exhibition of the most innovative work created by recognized professional studio furniture-makers from the United States, Canada and beyond. This exhibit will serve as the centerpiece of a citywide display of contemporary furniture design, which will complement the Furniture Society's National Conference hosted by Herron. The Furniture Society is a national association supporting and advancing the art of furniture-making. Enjoy refreshments and hear the sounds of the Circle City Bluegrass Band between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. on opening night. For more information, visit http://www.herron.iupui.edu.
Talking Shoes
Ongoing, Mathers Museum of World Cultures, Bloomington -- This Children's Gallery exhibit features hands-on activities and shoes from around the world. "Talking Shoes" explores how shoes can reveal much about their makers and wearers. Native American beaded moccasins, sandals from the Republic of Congo, felt shoes from Tibet and wooden shoes from the Netherlands and Surinam are just a few highlighted artifacts in the exhibit, which features hands-on activities for younger visitors. The exhibit was developed by students in Indiana University's Anthropology A403: Introduction to Museum Studies class during the spring semester 2004-05. The students worked with staff at the Mathers Museum to select shoes from the museum's collections, research and write the exhibit labels, prepare the artifacts for display, design the case lay-outs and install the exhibit. For more information, or to schedule a guided group tour, please call 812-855-6873 or e-mail mathers@indiana.edu.
The Kinsey Institute Juried Erotic Art Show
Now through June 30, Mondays and Wednesdays 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Thursdays 10 a.m. to noon, Fridays, 3 p.m. to 4 p.m., Kinsey Institute Gallery, Morrison Hall second floor, Bloomington -- This exhibition features contemporary artwork selected by Betsy Stirratt, an exhibiting artist and director of the School of Fine Arts Gallery at Indiana University. The multimedia show features photography, sculpture, painting, textiles and wearable art submitted by artists from across the United States. This year's exhibition is the first in what is planned as an annual competition and art exhibit. For more information or to schedule free tours, call the institute at 812-855-7686 or visit http://kinseyinstitute.org.
11th Annual High School Exhibition
Now through June 18, IU Kokomo Art Gallery, Kokomo -- Student artists from local high schools in 11 counties will display work for the 11th Annual High School Exhibition at the Indiana University Kokomo Art Gallery. Art Gallery Director Gregory Steel said, "Teachers guide these young artists in trying out a great number of media -- from painting and sculpture to computer graphics and photography -- so the High School Exhibition is always an exciting mix of work and talents." All exhibitions and programs of the IU Kokomo Art Gallery are free and open to the public. Gallery hours are Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Wednesdays until 8 p.m.; and Saturdays and Sundays, noon to 4 p.m. For more information on this or other exhibits, visit http://www.iuk.edu/gallery or call 765-455-9523.
Special glass exhibit can be seen in IU Southeast
IU Southeast's John Guenther's newest glass work is on display at IU Southeast.
June 15 (Special reception from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.) through July 10, IU Southeast Library, New Albany
-- The new exhibit "Glorious Glass" will showcase artist John Guenther's latest work. The IU Southeast professor of fine arts, has produced many beautiful and unique clay pieces. A strong mastery of technique and design have enabled Guenther to exhibit his work extensively in some of the most prestigious galleries in the nation. Guenther's latest work focuses on glass art and his new work will be on display for the first time in the IU Southeast Library Gallery. Hours for the gallery are Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Sunday, noon to 6:00 p.m. The campus community and general public are invited to attend this free reception. Guenther was responsible for bringing the ceramic program to IU Southeast and recently introduced kiln formed glass (a fusing and slumping process), as an important component of the ceramic program. He has also introduced kiln building, clay mono-printmaking and advanced glaze development as specialty courses. For more information, visit http://www.ius.edu.
Learn more about Melanoma
June 16, 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., Medicine Cancer Pavilion Education Center RT101, Indianapolis -- Christopher Touloukian, M.D., assistant professor in the Department of Surgery will talk about Melanoma. For more information, visit http://www.medicine.iu.edu/
Summer Music Festival Begins
Photo by: Marco Borgreve, Warner
The Beaux Arts Trio will perform during the Summer Music Festival.
June 18 through Aug. 12, Jacobs School of Music, Indiana University, Bloomington -- A performance by international violin sensation and Indiana University alumnus Joshua Bell, IU Opera Theater's presentation of The Mikado, the world premiere of a composition by acclaimed Scottish composer James MacMillan, the return of the Beaux Arts Trio and the Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra, and the debut of a new Festival Jazz Orchestra highlight a powerful lineup for Indiana University's 2006 Summer Music Festival. The festival features opera, orchestral, band, chamber and solo concerts. For more information visit http://newsinfo.iu.edu/news/page/normal/3333.html or http://www.music.indiana.edu/?vs=noflash
