MacNider Art Museum Newsletter

Summer 2019 June 1 Richard Leet Drawing Workshop: 9:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m. Call 641-421-3666 to register! 8 MacNider Arts Festival: Art Splash 9:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m. and MacNider Outdoor Art Market 9:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m. 12 Charles Keeling Lassiter : On the Outside Looking In Exhibition closes in the Kinney-Lindstrom Gallery 21 Imagination Playground at Friday Night Live, 6:00 —8:30 p.m. 24-28 Art Party Camp: Monday—Friday, 8:00 a.m.—noon 25 Lunch ‘n’ Learn: “Native American Pottery” with Director Edith Blanchard, Noon—1:00 p.m. 28 Ceramics at the MacNider Exhibition opens in the Kinney-Lindstrom Gallery 29 Imagination Playground at Cannonball Days, 10:30 a.m.—2:30 p.m. 29 Cerro Gordo County Photo Show Exhibition closes in the Center Space Gallery

July 4 Independence Day—Museum Closed 12 Area Show: 46 Best In Show Award Winner Exhibition opens in Center Space Gallery 18 Kids Club booth at the North Iowa Fair! 6:30 —7:30 p.m. 20 Make ‘n’ Take craft booth at the North Iowa Fair! 2:00—4:00 p.m. 26 Imagination Playground at Friday Night Live, 6:00—8:30 p.m. 30 Lunch ‘n’ Learn: “Print-making” with Curator Mara Linskey-Deegan. Noon—1:00 p.m.

August 2 MacNider Off The Clock, 5:00—7:00 p.m. 5-9 Mosaics & More Art Camp; Monday—Friday, 8:00 a.m.—noon 16 Imagination Playground at Friday Night Live, 6:00—8:30 p.m. 17 Kids Club: Process Art, 9:00 —11:00 a.m. 21 Ceramics at the MacNider Exhibition closes in the Kinney-Lindstrom Gallery 27 Lunch ‘n’ Learn: “Modern & Contemporary Art “ with Program Associate Pamela Jost

September 2 Labor Day—Museum Closed 7 Area Show: 46 Best In Show Award Winner Exhibition closes in Center Space Gallery 19 Kids Club: Circles, 6:30 —7:30 p.m. 20 New to the Collection Exhibition opens in the Center Space Gallery 24 Lunch ‘n’ Learn: “Quiltmaking” with Guest Speaker Mary Baker 28 & 29Quilting Workshop: 9:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m. (1 hour lunch)

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KIDS’ CLUB is a cool way to explore the visual arts and treasures of the MacNider Art Museum. Designed for children between

5 and 12. It’s hands-on, fun and absolutely FREE!

Saturday, June 8, 9:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m. FESTIVAL: Art Splash!

Thursday, July 18, 6:30 p.m.—7:30 p.m. Make ’n’ Take Craft at the North Iowa Fair! Saturday, August 17, 9:00 a.m.—11:00 a.m.

Process Art Thursday, September 19, 6:30 p.m.—7:30 p.m.

Circles Call 421-3666 to Register!

Lunch ‘n’ Learn 12:00 —1:00 p.m.

Join us the last Tuesday of each month for a fun and interesting hour. Free adult education,

no registration needed.

June 25— “Native American Pottery” with Director Edith Blanchard

July 30— “Printmaking” with Curator Mara Linskey-Deegan

August 27— “Modern & Contemporary Art” with Program

Associate Pamela Jost

September 24— “Introduction to the Fiber Art of

Quilt-making” with Guest Speaker Mary Baker

Summer Classes for

Children and Adults!

Check out our Website

www.macniderart.org

Are you looking for the perfect gift for any occasion?

We can help you solve your gift-giving challenges with creative and unique gift ideas from the Shop at MacNider. The Shop is full of original art, ceramics, blown glass, jewelry gifts, and a fun children’s section featuring puppets, art kits, and books.

We also have MacNider Art Museum posters, notecards, and magnets. Gift certificates are available and can be used in the Museum Shop or towards studio classes.

Shop at the MacNider Outdoor Art Market on June 8!

The Outdoor Art Market will be open on Saturday, June 8 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. with many fine artists and craft-persons in attendance from all over! This is a wonderful opportunity to meet and purchase from amazingly talented artists!

Buy local & support art!

Planning a special event this summer or fall?

Host a special occasion at the Museum, such as a graduation, family reunion, baby shower, or wedding event. Rental fees depend on size and nature of event.

Contact Lindsay by email lthompson@masoncity.net or call 641-421-3666 with questions!

Exhibitions

Ceramics at the MacNider June 28 – August 21, 2019

Kinney-Lindstrom Gallery Ceramics at the MacNider is a competitive exhibition highlighting ceramic works created in the Charles H. MacNider Art Museum’s Ceramic Studio. The competition is open to anyone who created a ceramic piece in the Museum’s Ceramic Studio since January 2015. Prizes will be awarded at in two categories, 18 & Under and Adult. First Prize in the 18 & Under category is a $50 Museum gift certificate that can be used toward a Museum class. Second prize is a $25 Museum gift certificate and Third Prize is a $10 Museum gift certificate. First Prize in the Adult category is a free personal Museum membership and one year ceramic studio pass. Second prize is a free bag of clay and Third prize is a $25 Museum gift certificate.

Area Show: 46 Best in Show Award Winner

July 12 – September 7, 2019 Center Space Gallery

In 2018, Larry Gregson of Mason City won the NSB Bank Sponsored Best in Show award during the Area Show: 46. As prize for this win he is granted a solo exhibition in the Museum’s Center Space Gallery. Please join the Museum in celebrating Gregson’s linen paintings. Area Show: 46 Best in Show Award Winner, Larry Gregson, of Mason City, IA, Abstraction Series: Stage Five, oil on herringbone linen

New to the Collection September 20 – November 16, 2019

Center Space Gallery The New to the Collection exhibition features the newest additions to the Museum’s Permanent Collection. The Charles H. MacNider Art Museum’s collection of American artworks grows each year through donations, bequests, and designated monetary gifts. New to the Collection highlights additions to the Charles H. MacNider Art Museum’s Permanent Collection from the past five years. These recent acquisitions include a winter scene painted by Ann Mary “Grandma” Moses, a Native Inuit Basket, a colorful print by Jim Dine and other amazing new artworks.

Unknown (Inuit), Untitled Inuit Basket (Alaska), fiber, 1940s Gift of Frances and Penney Morse in Memory of Isaac Harleigh Morse *2017.1+

Material Pulses: Seven Viewpoints

September 3 – October 16, 2019 Kinney-Lindstrom Gallery

Material Pulses: Seven Viewpoints, an exhibition focused on the art of quilt-making, presents seventeen works by seven fiber artists representing the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Curated by internationally renowned artist and teacher Nancy Crow, Material Pulses contributes to the dialogue of contemporary textile arts. Says Crow, “Material Pulses is the culmination of my mission to bring back the majesty, strength, and energy of textile works, particularly large quilts.” Material Pulses: Seven Viewpoints is organized and toured by ExhibitsUSA, a national program of Mid-America Arts Alliance. It is sponsored locally by the Mason City Clinic, PC and the David & Phyllis Murphy Charitable Foundation. Denise L. Roberts, Mitote #10, 2015; 85 1/2 x 38 3/4 inches, hand- dyed cottons, cotton batting, cotton thread; Courtesy of the artist, Photo: J. Kevin Fitzsimons.

2015 Ceramics at the MacNider Adult First Prize winner, Karen Franzen, Rhubarb Leaf Wall Pocket.

Development & Thank You’s The MacNider Art Museum appreciates the generosity of its sponsors, donors, and volunteers.

Since our last newsletter contributions have been made by:

MacNider Information

Admission Free Telephone (641) 421-3666 Email macniderinformation@masoncity.net Website www.macniderart.org Address 303 2nd Street SE Mason City, IA 50401

Staff Edith Blanchard, Director

Mara Linskey-Deegan, Associate Curator/Registrar

Rachael Sprecker, Office Manager

James Stepleton, Custodian of Buildings & Grounds

DeAnn Straw, Receptionist/Secretary

Lindsay Thompson, Development Assistant

Pamela Jost, Programming Associate

Laura Anderson, Programming Associate

Board of Trustees Scott Borcherding, President

Molly Watson, Vice-President

Mary Davenport, Secretary

Peggy Cornick, Treasurer

Tim Dettmer

Julie Kim

Barb MacGregor

Ian Stockberger

HOURS: Wed, Fri & Sat 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Tues & Thurs 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. Closed Sunday and Monday

The Museum is closed legal holidays.

Mission Statement By entering into a partnership with our regional community, the MacNider Art Museum seeks to engage diverse audiences in the visual arts and through them sustain a thriving environment in which American art and exceptional collections are collected, enjoyed, and understood. Our commitment to professional museum standards is a central part of our public trust and responsibility to current and future generations.

MacNider Art Museum: Donations 3M Foundation Grant: 3D printer Alma Partridge Charitable Trust Charles H. MacNider Art Museum Foundation: Operations Grants Culver’s: ice cream Johnson Sign Service: studio classes— plexiglass Visit Mason City: Quilting Workshop Advertising Grant

MacNider Art Museum: Exhibitions Ag Ventures Alliance Grant: American Farmer John K. & Luise V. Hanson Foundation Grant: Frank Lloyd Wright: Architecture of the Interior NSB Bank Sponsor: Iowa Crafsts:44

MacNider Art Museum: In Memory of A.J. Herlitzka Roger & Peggy Bang Ann & Byron Beasley Catherine & David Beck Cristy Blake Alison Brammell Scott & Anne Brown Mark & Dawn Bruggeman Willis K. Dankle Shirley H. Dean Christine & Thomas DeBartolo Eric & Caroline Ethington Cheryl Fritz Steven & Barbara Goetz Sam & Deborah Hunt Connie & Rex Kerns Phillip & Jane Lee

Terry MacGregor Katherine MacNider Eldean & Norma Matheson Mason City Clinic, PC Staff Mason City Clinic, PC Ronald & Dianna Moeller William & Theresa Murray Kathleen Novak & Craig Foutch P.K. & Maria O’Handley V.A. & J.M. Olson Socrates & Elaine Pappajohn Tel & Barbara Pappajohn Jim & Amanda Ragan Paula & Rene Recinos Wilma Schnurr Margaret (Ann) Schurtz Jennifer Scott & John Perszyk Lorraine & Henry Sedin Marcus & Cathy Spotts Paula & Alan Statman Teresa & Roger Steusland Timothy Thomsen Patricia Tomson Christine White Ralph & Audrey Wolf

MacNider Art Museum: Festival 2019 Blake & Nancy Barnes Ann & Byron Beasley Catherine Beck Steve & Michelle Bell Jean & Jeff Bergo Patricia Bergo Joan Coonley Richard & Barb Cornelius Dr. Judith Demro Tom & Becky Dettmer Karen Dole Norman & Sharon Froiland Golden Grain Energy LLC

Carlynn Grupp Joyce Hanes Keith & Stephanie Harmon Angie Konrad Edwina Kopal Steven Kruse Dick & Kay Leet Barb & Paul MacGregor Penney Morse Joe & Kris Plank Patricia Schultz Les & JoAnn Seltun James & Mary Smith Trust Dianne & Arlo Stoltenberg Teena Stone Charles & Nancy Sweetman

MacNider Art Museum: Festival 2019 Sponsors Burgmeier Dentistry Mike & Karen Byrne Central Park Dentistry Cerro Gordo County Insurance Agents: Breakfast Sponsors Clausen Plumbing & Heating Clear Lake Bank & Trust Marsha & Barry Cory Country Meadow Place Curries Division of AADG, Inc Cutting Edge Investments Dental Center of North Iowa First Citizens Bank Good Shepherd Hank’s Plumbing, Inc. Hearing Associates, PC Kristy Marquis Insurance Metalcraft North Iowa Community Credit Union North Iowa Eye Clinic North Iowa Golf

Pamela Little, Inc. Plumb Supply Jim & Amanda Ragan Raymond James Associates Router12 Networks Schupick & Associates Patricia Tomson

MacNider Art Museum: Festival 2019 In-Kind Sponsors Mason City Lumber: cement J. Eide Construction: cement mixer

MacNider Art Museum Foundation: In Memory of A. J. Herlitzka Paul & Barbara MacGregor Richard & Kay Leet Cheryl & Steven Schurtz

MacNider Art Museum Foundation Susan E. Urbatsch Trust

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