Intern’s Take on the New Colors of Spring Exhibit

Artist Helen Brooks wrote, “In my journey to become a better artist, I have the continuing adventure of self discover, challenge, and excitement. Every painting is a new experience, a way to voice my feelings and ideas about beauty around me, and a constant motivation to find truly original expression. I consider my journey as one just begun because I will always have new ideas to express and new ways to express them!”

After reading this excerpt I set the artists’ statements down, felt my heart beat a little faster and smiled as I realized that my journey has only to begin. This spring I will no longer be a college student but instead an alumni. I will be moving, finding a job, making new friends and heinous of it all, becoming an adult .  

I began to gaze upon the artwork as an intimate token from each artist and saw a representation of my own life reflected back at me. Nostalgia hit me like a two ton brick as Joy on My Table by Ann Rutledge brought memories of picking the best flowers I could for my mother on her birthday. The colors blended so well gave me the feeling that I could dip my fingers in this floating image and realize that the flowers were still liquid.

The little red-headed girl in Slap Happy by Sherry Hatton caught my eye. A blush rose in my cheeks as  I identified a younger version of myself in this child. I could hear the thoughts running through this little girl’s head as she toyed with those floating nemeses just above her reach and control.

I knew I would miss Cleveland when I felt my stomach dip at the site of Lunch By the River by David Barber. The careful replication of the scene invoked that this was a treasured memory for the artist.  

Then I started to get hungry.

Martha Williams’ Sea Grapes combined all my favorite elements: light, greenery, soft colors and the coast. I could smell the sea salt as I eyed this beautiful escape. I could feel the sand between my toes as anticipation of my future flooded my thoughts. Will I end up on the shore like I always planned? Which coast will I be at? How much is it to buy a beach house?

The artist, Mr. Barber, was right when he stated that “creating art is a gift, and an opportunity to capture the many aspects of this world we live in. ‘Do you see this… do you feel this…can you experience this with me?” His Dance of the Yellow Flowers passes on an energy from nature into a stationary platform. I could feel the movement these little flowers once possessed. I was able to experience the spirit that he captured and transmitted. All of a sudden I felt the dance of the yellow flowers come over me. Unfortunately I quickly disregarded this dance once I realized there were patrons near by.

As I passed from painting to painting, little details  brought forth either a memory of the past, a current situation or an impending future. The pale hues and soft lines emanated an unusual light from each artwork that propelled me into thoughts of beginnings and newness. A feeling of excitement overtook me as I began counting the days till my graduation and then stopped in the middle as to not cause an anxiety attack-safety first!

As I let the exhibit doors close behind me I thought back to what Ms. Brooks said, “I consider my journey as one just begun.”

Colors of Spring Exhibit Coming Soon

We are pleased to host the  Colors of Spring: Regional Artists from the Tennessee Watercolor Society exhibit.

Save these dates: March 26- May 21

This exhibit will showcase paintings by 31 members of the Tennessee Watercolor Society (TnWS) who live in the Cleveland/Chattanooga area. These paintings present diverse views of landscapes, still lives, florals, figure studies and abstracts.

Helen Burton, the Society’s Region III director and long-time Museum member, organized the exhibit with, Curator of Collections, Elizabeth Carriger.

Five of our artists in the show, Jennie Kirkpatrick, Sue Summers, Nora McNeill, Sherry Hatton, and Helen Burton, are local to the Cleveland area. Also included in the exhibit are nearby artists Marie Spaeder Haas, Dolores Hoffman, Frances Graves and Elizabeth Grater. 

(Picture: Out of the China Cabinet by Jo Schoolfield)

Frances Graves and Elizabeth Grater are among the founding members of the Tennessee Watercolor Society.   

Members’ Only Wine and Cheese Preview

• When: Saturday, March 26, from 2 p.m. -4 p.m.
• Where: The Museum Center at 5ive Points
• Sponsored by Cooke’s Food Store!

Keep a look out… for more posts about the number of interesting education programs offered by the Museum.

Many Thanks to our sponsors Cooke’s Food Store and the Tennessee Arts Commission!

Missoula Children’s Theatre’s The Tortoise Versus The Hare

Missoula Children’s Theatre is back! Get ready for a week-long, fun-filled, after-school drama camp for students that will conclude with two public performances of this year’s production of The Tortoise Versus The Hare.

Missoula is a great way for students in grades K-12 to experience drama in a nuturing environment. Up to 60 participants will be cast for production. Auditions will be held Monday, April 4 at 3:45 p.m. at the Museum Center at 5ive Points.

Audition- become part of the show!

When: Monday, April 4 at 3:45 p.m.

• Those wishing to audition must arrive by 3:15 to fill out paper work before 3:45 audition.
• Plan to stay two hours.

Where: The Museum Center at 5ive Points

If picked, some will be asked to stay for a rehearsal immediately following audition until 8:15!

Things to Consider:

If selected, parents must commit their child to rehearsals from:

• April 4 – 8 from 3:45 – 8:15
• two public performances on April 9 with no exceptions

Parents with very young children, don’t worry!They are rehearsed beginning at 3:45 and then are sent home at an earlier pre-arranged time rather than 8:15.

Snacks are provided for students staying for the full rehearsals.

The public performances are on Saturday, April 9 at 3:00 and 5:30 p.m. with rehearsals earlier that day.

Cost to participate:

• $35 for children of non-museum members
• $30 for children of museum members

Ten scholarships are available for children of low income families or for families with more than two children who wish to participate.

Deadlines to apply for scholarships is March 25^th.

For scholarship applications, please call or email Jennifer White at the museum at 423-339-5745 or education@museumcenter.org.

For more information

• on the program call the Museum at 423-339-5745.
• about MCT visit their website at www.mctinc.org.

Many Thanks To…

Afforable particpation costs are thanks to grants  from South Arts in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts and the Tennessee Arts Commission and a grant from the Allied Arts and Leisure Council of the Cleveland/Bradley Chamber of Commerce.  Thanks!

Big Excitement for the Museum Staff

While this will be ho-hum for the rest of you, the Museum staff is super excited with our newest improvement to the museum. We have invested in an art hanging system for our two galleries that will save us great deal of time and money during the on-going installation process of exhibits.

This is the behind-the-scenes work that very few of you see and it’s hard work!

When we install exhibits our small staff of Elizabeth, Ken and even sometimes Lisa spend a huge amount of time hanging the exhibits you enjoy. With this new art hanging system it will now be a snap! Now Elizabeth can do it all herself, freeing up Ken and Lisa to work on rentals and fundraising. Smart, huh?

Here is a picture of what the system looks like at another museum.

Many thanks to volunteers Coleman Sawyer and Van Deacon for putting the art hanging system up for us. You will be able to see it in use for our NEW exhibit, Colors of Spring.

2011 Viewer’s Choice Award

The votes are in and the 2011Viewer’s Choice Award goes toMary Keasler’s Orange Hibiscus!

Almost 1,000 people attended this year’s Stitches-In-Time quilt exhibit and voted for their favorite among 130 outstanding quilts.

The overwhleming winner this year was Mary Keasler’s Orange Hibiscus.

This amazing quilt also won Best-of-Show: Small Quilt and Best-of-Show: Color and Design.

Congratulations to quilt artist Mary Keasler, thank you for sharing your vision and talent with us!

Read more about Mary and her quilts at the Cleveland Daily Banner.

Our Intern’s Review of the Home For the Holidays Exhibit

Walk in our intern’s shoes as she shares her inside view of our new exhibit, Home for the Holidays: The Chastain Glass Collection and Turn of the Century Holiday Entertaining, open now through the 8^th of January. The following review is written by Andrea Mowery-Donahue

Victorian Santa

The Christmas spirit is sprouting as I walk down the main hall to the new exhibit. Above my head twinkles sparkly red and gold holiday ornaments the size of pumpkins. Christmas tree branches tied in red ribbon outline the entrance of the museum. The large tree in the main hall glows in all its gold, beaded and plumed glory. I even hear the faint tinkle of Ken’s voice merrily singing holiday cheer as he bustles around decorating.

What exhibit compliments this festive season better than the Chastain Glass Collection and Turn of the Century Entertaining?

Ever since I was a little girl, I’ve enjoyed the preparation, detail and anticipation of planning parties and entertaining guests. I would seat my neatly dressed dolls and bears, those I deemed fashionable enough, to enjoy a high-fashioned tea party out of my porcelain tea set. My version of Victorian entertaining included all the necessities: sugar bowl, creamer, variety of tea pots containing a variety of tea/ hot cocoa, tea spoons, neatly folded silk napkins stolen from my mother and of course doilies. Even at a young age I recognized the need for daintiness, knowledge of what silverware to use and the precision of table arrangements.

The Chastain Glass Collection brings back these fond tea time memories. This same spark for tedious attention to details is embodied by the early 1800s. Though many of the traditions and etiquette of the Victorian era have changed, there are still remnants of this time in today’s events.

Victorian dining room table with Chastain Glass

I have to keep myself from “borrowing” a few of the pieces from the Victorian Home display as I gaze along the corridor. Not only were the table tops of this age adorned with grandeur but so were the homes of these entertainers. I think to myself, “That deep green and golden screen with swirling vines and prancing deer would really coordinate in my living room. Or that ornate peacock embroidered pillow and velvet upholstered settee would definitely add some much needed glamor to my bedroom.” Of course I am reminded that interns are not allowed to “borrow” exhibit items and decide to add these items to my Christmas wish list.

The popular Westward Ho pattern

Gracing the shelves along the wall across from the Victorian home display are the many colors, classifications and designs of the Chastain Glass Collection. First thought to cross my mind is, “One false move and…” The second thought to cross my mind is how ornate and delicate yet commanding all the items in the exhibit are. My favorite pieces are the Amberina Glass candlestick holders, pitcher and goblets. The glass is blended with colors ranging from yellow amber to ruby red rendering a lovely sunset ambiance.  My heart flutters to view a small tribute to New Jersey, my home state, with a lovely display of a gilded creamer, sugar dish and covered butter dish.

Late Victorian dress from the Museum's collection

The exhibit continues with a display of Victorian party attire: small beaded purses, a velvet hat garnished in black feathers, a long high-collared black dress and a brown fur muff to match. Considering the recent drop in temperature and coincidently being the same size as the mannequin the thought of wearing such a dress is inviting. The exhibit concludes with detailed descriptions of more interesting glass pieces. What I think is a present for the baby who has everything is actually small, baby-rattle shaped glass objects that turn out to be knife rests for guests to rests their knives on.

Covered compotes used for stewed fruits

The Home for the Holidays exhibit was able grasp and showcase the overall delicate detail of the Victorian era. It made the little tea-party throwing, big-bow wearing, lacey sock sporting girl inside of me jump with excitement and taught the adult version of me that Victorians knew how to throw a great party.

Museum Center Hosts Halloween Festivities

It’s Halloween Time — the only time of the year when we all love to be scared. And the Museum Center are no exception. In fact, we’re actively encouraging the Halloween festivities by hosting our annual Pumpkin Carving Contest and our annual Tall Betsy Storytelling Night on Halloween Night.

Pumpkin Carving Contest – Sponsored by Guthrie Pumpkin Farm and Corn Maze

To get us all into the Halloween spirit (or scare), the Museum Center is hosting our fifth annual Pumpkin Carving Contest. You don’t need to be an artist to enter — but you do need to have a sharp knife and a Halloween-related image to carve into the pumpkin. Your idea can be a face or a creature or a scene or anything else just as long as it’s related to Halloween.

The pumpkins will be judged and the carvers whose pumpkins won first, second, and third place will receive prizes of $100, $50, and $25 respectively.

To enter the contest, simply drop your carved pumpkin off at the Museum Center on Friday, October 29, between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. or Saturday, October 30, between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.

The Museum Center will announce the winners on Saturday, October 30 at 3:30 p.m.

You don’t think you stand a ghost of a chance of winning? Enter the contest anyway. Pumpkin carving is fun! And besides, the event isn’t about winning — it’s about having a good time and getting into the Halloween mood.

By the way, all pumpkins must remain on display at the Museum Center during the Annual Tall Betsy Storytelling Night on Sunday, October 31.

Tall Betsy Storytelling Night

She comes out only on Halloween
On Centenary Avenue she can be seen,
Tall Betsy is the Lady in Black,
For scaring “night-owls” she has a knack.

So begins The Legend of Tall Betsy — Cleveland’s own Halloween ghost.

And once again, for the fifth year in a row, the Museum center will host our popular Tall Betsy Storytelling Night from 4:30 to 9:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 31, during Cleveland’s Halloween Block Party.

You’ll have plenty to see and hear during this free family event.

You can go on the Halloween Storytelling Trail and hear members of the Cleveland Storytelling Guild tell family-friendly Halloween stories.

You can “ooouu” and “ahhh”
over the carved pumpkins that were entered in the Pumpkin Carving Contest.

You can see the original Tall Betsy authentic dress and her original persimmon cane in the museum lobby.

Between 5:00 and 7:00 p.m., you can even see and listen to Tall Betsy herself (as portrayed by storyteller Deborah Holland) tell her own story.

And for those of you who want to keep Tall Betsy in your hearts all year round and share her with your kids, you can buy a copy of Tall Betsy & the Feast of the Deceased. The book is a kid-friendly tale about a little boy and his dog that’s set here in Cleveland and involves Tall Betsy. The book costs $3.00, and all proceeds from the book go to the Museum Center. (By purchasing the book, you can entertain your kids, keep the legend of Tall Betsy alive, and help the Museum Center all at the same time.)

So if you’re on your way to or from the Block Party, drop by the Museum Center to take part in our Halloween event. Or if you don’t feel like going to the Block Party, stop by the Museum Center anyway for a great, family-friendly time.

Our storytelling night is free of charge. Your only obligation is to enjoy the festivities and have a good time.

Event	Time
Halloween Storytelling Trail	4:30-9:00 p.m.
Tall Betsy Portrayal by Deborah Holland	5:00-7:00 p.m.
Carved Pumpkin Display	4:30-9:00 p.m.
Tall Betsy Display Featuring Her Dress and Cane	4:30-9:00 p.m.

For Information

If you want to obtain more information about the Pumpkin Carving Contest or the Tall Betsy Storytelling Night, call the Museum Center at 423-339-5745 and ask for Tracy O’Connell.

How the 2010 Gala Auction Can Help You Beat the Winter Doldrums

Written and posted by Dan Lutts

Are you dreading the impending winter? Perhaps you hate the cold. Or maybe you long for a warm summer interlude to help you survive the rest of the winter. Or it could be that you just want to get away from your hectic daily routine for a short time to recharge your batteries.

If you want to beat those winter doldrums, then the Museum’s 2010 Gala is the place to go.

Why?

Because this year the Museum is offering three incredible auction items designed to keep you warm:

• A fox-trimmed leather jacket from Henig Furs
• One-week stay in condo at Daytona Beach Shores, Florida
• Spectacular cruise for 8 to the Bahamas on Mr. & Mrs. Summerfield Johnston’s private yacht

By bidding on the items, you can pamper yourself and also help the Museum at the same time.

Auction Item 1: Fox-Trimmed Leather Jacket from Henig Furs

You can stay warm and also be stylish wearing the elegant and trendy fox-trimmed leather jacket from Henig Furs in Chattanooga. If you win the jacket, you get to pick the size and color — black, white, or very fashionable turquoise.

With a jacket like this, you might even find yourself looking forward to those winter months.

Auction Item 2: One-Week Stay in Condo at Daytona Beach Shores, Florida

This Could Be You!

“Ho-hum,” you say. “Another Florida condo.” Well, this isn’t just any condo. It belongs to the owners of J & S Restaurants – Hardees, who graciously donated the week-long stay in it as an auction item. The condo is in a prime oceanfront location: the North Tower of Dimucci Twin Towers, just north of the Port Orange Bridge and a few miles from the Ponce Inlet Lighthouse.

Florida Condo, Bedroom 1

The condo is brand new. It sleeps six people in three bedrooms and has three baths.

Just picture yourself out on the beach basking in the Florida sun while your friends back here in Cleveland are shivering in the cold. You can send them a postcard and say, “Wish you were here.” They’ll envy you.

So don’t miss out on on this great Florida vacation. Make plans now with two other couples to make the winning bid on the condo!

Auction Item 3: Spectacular Cruise for Eight to the Bahamas on Mr. & Mrs. Summerfield Johnston’s Private Yacht

Arms Reach

No, you’re not seeing things. The third auction item is, indeed, a three-day and two-night cruise to the Bahamas. And your cruise won’t be on just any cruise ship, either, but on Mr. & Mrs. Summerfield Johnston’s private, luxurious, 130-foot motor yacht Arms Reach. You’ll leave from West Palm Beach, Florida, and dock in Nassau, Bahamas.

It’s not everyone who gets the unique opportunity to experience a cruise like this — but you and seven other lucky people will. Just imagine you and your friends on board Arms Reach with her six-person crew serving all your meals and pampering you the whole time.

Arms Reach, which has five staterooms, boasts fantastic accommodations, including:

• Two salons
• Dining room
• Master bedroom with a master bath
• Queen stateroom
• Twin stateroom
• Sky lounge
• Aft deck lounge

You can see photos of Arms Reach and her luxurious accommodations online at BahamasBoat.com.

Salon 2 in Arms Reach

During the cruise you can fish from the yacht’s own fishing boat or snorkel or play with the many other “water toys,” such as water skis and kayaks, that are available onboard.

This incredible once-in-a-lifetime cruise is available anytime between mid-October and mid-December. You pick the specific days.

The cruise is valued at $45,000.

We’ve never before auctioned anything this spectacular. So plan now with your friends to make the winning bid on this amazing cruise to the Bahamas for an experience you’ll never forget!

How the Auction Helps the Museum

Many people think that the Museum receives all its annual operating funds from the City of Cleveland and Bradley County. But that’s not true. The Museum receives only 10% as a donation from them — which means we must raise the remaining 90% ourselves. We raise that money through fundraisers like the Gala and its accompanying auction, memberships, rentals, admissions, and sales from the Museum Store.

The annual Gala is the biggest and most important fundraiser the museum has each year. And the auction provides an important part of the funds raised during the Gala. By bidding on an auction item, you’re helping the museum fulfill its mission to the people of Cleveland and Bradley County.

And if you’re the highest bidder, you’ll also be treating your self to a beautiful, fox-trimmed leather jacket. Or to a one-week stay for yourself and five friends in an exclusive condo in Daytona Beach Shores in Florida. Or to a once-in-a-lifetime cruise to the Bahamas for yourself and seven friends on the luxury yacht At Arms Reach — pampered by the crew during the whole round trip.

Tickets to the Gala

Florida Condo, Bedroom 2

If you haven’t already bought a ticket to the Gala, you can purchase one for $150 per person. The price includes a fabulous gourmet dinner catered by Alshabibi Catering and dancing after dinner with the band Sahara. And, of course, it also gives you the opportunity to bid on one of the great auction items.

If you become a museum sponsor, tickets to the Gala are included in the price of the sponsorship. The number of tickets depends on the level of sponsorship you choose:

Sponsorship Level	Price	Includes
Patron	$5,000	Reserved table for 8 at the Gala, plus: Patron Level membership to the Museum One free facility rental during the year for a party Ten free family memberships to give away as gifts
Sustainer	$1,000	Two tickets to the Gala, plus: Sustainer Level membership to the museum Two discounts on facility rentals Free use of the conference center for a meeting Two free family memberships to give away as gifts

If you haven’t already bought, call Ken Cagle at the museum at 423-339-5745. Or if you want to obtain further information, you can call Ken at the same number.

Living Room of the Florida Condo

So come to the Gala on Friday, September 24th and enjoy good food and good fellowship.

And a chance to beat the winter doldrums by bidding on those fabulous auction items.

Secret Societies in Bradley County Revealed in New Exhibit

Written by Dan Lutts

Pssst! Can you keep a secret?

No?

Well, neither can the Museum Center at 5ive Points as we reveal some — but not all — in our latest exhibit, called “Secret Societies: Past and Present Fraternal Organizations in Bradley County.”

The exhibit runs from July 17th to August 28th and is sponsored by the Odd Fellow Lodge of Cleveland.

Why Men Joined Secret Societies

Lithograph from the Cleveland, Tennessee, Odd Fellows Lodge

To many of us, secret societies — fraternal organizations — today consist of men who do good deeds for the community. And when we mention fraternal orders, we probably think immediately of the Shriners, Masons, Elks, or Odd Fellows.

In Victorian America of the 19th and early 20th century, though, fraternal orders were a powerful force in society. In fact, by 1897 almost 30% of the men in the United States — 5.5 million out of 19 million men — belonged to secret societies. Some men even belonged to two or more.

What made belonging to a secret society so compelling that almost six million men would join one? The reasons are varied, and reflect the basic nature of American society at that time. Unlike today, few people in Victorian America had access to life insurance. A man’s death could leave his wife and kids destitute. Likewise, the man’s family might not even have enough money to bury him. Many secret societies were formed to provide their members with life insurance and burial insurance.

America also was — and still is — a melting pot. Some fraternal orders were formed so that members of an ethnic or racial group could come together for camaraderie or could escape their everyday anonymity in a society that was becoming more and more industrialized and urbanized.

Still other societies were formed for benevolence — so that their members could do good deeds for their community.

Membership in fraternal organizations cut across social and economic boundaries. A secret society was one of the few places where a day laborer could become Grand High Master and a bank president an ordinary member. Talk about equalitarianism!

Women Enter the Picture

Items Belonging to the Local African-American Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star

Men weren’t the only sex to form secret societies. Women did, too, as auxiliaries to their all-male counterparts. The Rebekahs, the Eastern Star, and the Daughters of Americas are only three of the many all-female secret orders.

Characteristics of Secret Societies

All fraternal organizations have two characteristics in common. First, all members took a secret oath that bound them together. And, second, they conducted their meetings using secret signs and secret rituals.

The oaths and rituals also cut across sectional lines. Many stories exist about Civil War battles and their aftermath in which a Yankee or Confederate Mason, coming upon a wounded enemy, would recognize the man’s Masonic ring or the Masonic secret sign he gave and come to the aid of his Masonic brother.

Secret Societies in Bradley County

Men in Bradley County formed their first lodge in 1836, soon after the county itself was organized. Secret societies continued being developed throughout the rest of the century and into the next as more and more men came together for access to insurance, for camaraderie, and to do good deeds in their communities.

By the mid-20th century, Bradley County boasted a variety of fraternal organizations, including the:

• Elks
• Improved Order of Red Men
• Junior Order of United American Mechanics
• Knights of Columbus
• Knights of Pythias
• Masons
• Odd Fellows
• Woodsmen of the World

The Exhibit

Items Belonging to the Local Chapter of Odd Fellows

The Museum Center’s “Secret Societies: Past and Present Fraternal Organizations in Bradley County” will feature objects that illustrate the important role benevolence — such as supporting education and helping orphans — played in the fraternal orders. The exhibit also will display photographs and elaborate colored lithographs members used to decorate the halls of their lodges during the Victorian era.

The highlight of the exhibit, though, will be the recreation of a Victorian-era lodge hall, complete with fraternal clothing, ribbons, and other ritual paraphernalia — including a mechanical goat.

The exhibit also will feature artifacts from local chapters of women’s secret societies such as the Eastern Star here in Bradley County.

Educational Programs

The Museum Center has planned three programs to coincide with the exhibit: two jewelry classes and a van trip to the Frist Center for the Visual Arts.

Even though the exhibit is about secret societies, jewelry artists Carla Boudrot and Claire Groff have their own secrets to making beautiful jewelry. And they’ll share these secrets with you for an “initiation” fee. The fee is well worth the secrets they’ll pass on to you. (There’s no need to learn secret oaths or handshakes.)

Fine Silver Charm Jewelry Class — Saturday, July 31st

On Saturday, July 31, Carla Boudrot will offer a beginner’s jewelry class that runs from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Carla will show you how to use Precious Metal Clay (called PMC) to make four charms. (PMC, by the way, is a mixture of microns of pure .999 silver or 22k gold, water, and an organic binder which is fired.) In this class, you’ll use PMC3 silver clay to make your charms.

During the class, you’ll learn how to fire, polish, and apply a finish coat of patina or color to the charms. You’ll also add findings to the charms so you can attach your charms to a bracelet or necklace.

Don’t worry about tools and equipment. They will all be provided to you.

You must reserve a spot and prepay for the class by Wednesday, July 21st. The cost is $60 for members and $65 for non-members.

Chunky Spiral Bracelet Class — Saturday, August 14th

On Sataurday, August 14, Claire Groff will offer a fun class in which you’ll make an eye-catching beaded bracelet using the herringbone (or “Ndebele”) stitch. You’ll use three different sizes and shapes of beads to make the bracelet. You’ll also learn how to attach a clasp to the bracelet. The class will run from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Just so you know: This class is not about stringing beads. It’s about weaving beads, which is a completely different technique from stringing them.

The class is for both beginning beaders and more experienced beaders.

Don’t worry about tools and equipment. They will all be provided to you.

You must reserve a spot and prepay for the class by Wednesday, August 7th. The cost is $60 for members and $65 for non-members.

Van Trip to Frist Center for the Visual Arts — Monday, August 9th

On August 9th, we’re going by van to the Frist Center for the Visual Arts to see two knock-out exhibits: “Dale Chihuly Art Glass” and “The Golden Age of Couture.” The trip will last from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

“Dale Chihuly Art Glass”

We’ll tour the Dale Chihuly contemporary glass exhibit to see beautiful works done by this internationally famous glass artist from Seattle.

“The Golden Age of Couture”

After we see the art glass exhibit, we’ll get a guided tour of an exhibit that features clothing from the fashion houses of Paris and London from the golden years of women’s fashions: 1947-1957.

You must reserve a spot and prepay for the class by Wednesday, August 2nd. The cost is $30 for members and $35 for non-members.

Secret Societies Exhibit
Day and Time	July 17th-August 28, during regular museum hours
Fine Silver Charm Jewelry Class
Day and Time	Saturday, July 31st from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Price	$60 for members; $65 for non-members
Reservations:	Required — no later than Wednesday, July 21st
Reservation Deadline:	Wednesday, July 21st
Prepayment:	Required — no latter than Wednesday, July 21st
Prepayment Deadline:	Wednesday, July 21st
Chunky Spiral Bracelet Class
Day and Time	Saturday, August 14th from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Price	$60 for members; $65 for non-members
Reservations:	Required — no later than Saturday, August 7th
Reservation Deadline:	Saturday, August 7th
Prepayment:	Required — no later than Saturday, August 7th
Prepayment Deadline:	Saturday, August 7th
Van Trip to Frisk Center for the Visual Arts
Day and Time	Monday, August 9th from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Price	$60 for members; $65 for non-members
Reservations:	Required — no later than Monday, August 2nd
Reservation Deadline:	Monday, August 2nd
Prepayment:	Required — no later than Monday, August 2nd
Prepayment Deadline:	Monday, August 2nd
For Reservations and Prepayment, or for Information:	Call 339-5745 and ask for Tracy O’Connell or Ken Cagle

Kid’s Summer Art Camp — a Great Way to Encourage Your Kid’s Creativity

Written and Posted by Dan Lutts

Potter Michael Lalone with Kids from the Summer Art Camp

Does your kid have a streak of creativity? Or do you want to encourage your son or daughter to be more creative? Then you should consider sending your child to Kid’s Summer Art Camp, which is hosted by the Museum Center at 5ive Points. The camp is a great way for your child to get an exposure to different kinds of art in a fun setting.

Sculptor Josh Coleman with Kids from Kid's Summer Art Camp

The art camp stimulates kids’ creativity by teaching them various kinds of art techniques inside the museum and outside on field trips. Each morning, the young artists will visit a professional artist. Then, after lunch, they’ll work on an art project that’s related to the skills of the artist they visited.

Kid’s Summer Art Camp is open to boys and girls who will be entering Grades 4 through 8 in the fall. The camp offers two four-day sessions: July 5-8 and July 12-15. Each session offers different activities, so your child can attend one session or both.

Kid’s Summer Art Camp is limited to just 20 kids per session. So be sure to sign your child up early to ensure a spot. The classes run from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. each day. The camp costs $100 for Museum members and $125 for nonmembers. You must reserve and prepay your kid’s spot in the camp by June 25th.

Kid’s Summer Art Camp Activities

Each session offers different activities to stimulate your kid’s creativity. Both sessions include tours of the Museum.

Session 1: July 5-8

Theme	Activities
Pottery	Meet potter Michael Lalone Tour the Lee University Art Studio Make pots and clay sculpture
Sculpture	Meet professional sculptor Josh Coleman Tour Josh’s studio at the Wollen Mill Make sculptures
Textiles	Meet weaver Phyllis Narus of R&M Yarns Meet spinners Vickie Park and Abby Baker Meet the alpacas from the Parks’ alpaca farm Do hands-on weaving
Paper Making	Meet paper maker Jennifer White Learn how to make paper Work on a paper-making project

Session 2: July 12-15

Theme	Activities
Paper Mache	Learn the art of paper mache Make a communal art project using paper mache
Sculpture	Meet professional sculptor Josh Coleman Tour the Cleveland Foundry with Josh Make sculptures
Architecture	Meet architect Doug Caywood Take a walking tour of historic downtown Cleveland with Doug Make architectural models
Paper Making	Meet paper maker Jennifer White Make Manga cartoon books

Information About the Camp

Days and Times	Session 1: July 5-8 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Session 2: July 12-15 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Enrollment Limit	Limited to 20 kids per session
Price	Museum Members — $100 Nonmembers — $125
Reservations:	Required — no later than Friday, June 25th
Prepayment:	Required — no later than Friday, June 25th
For Reservations and Prepayment, or for Information:	Call: July Vance, Curator of Education, at 339-5745 Tracy O’Connell, Membership Coordinator, at 339-5745