Saturday, September 17, 2022
1:30 p.m.
Join us for a Gallery Talk by sculptor Gillian Christy, whose latest exhibit, “Tabernacle Tableau” is on display in our Phoenix Gallery. This exhibit illustrates her perspectives on femininity and motherhood with a series of intricately constructed tabernacles.
The event FREE.
Can you see yourself in our beautiful lobby, surrounded by artwork?
We rely on our wonderful volunteers to welcome visitors and provide them with info about exhibits and events. With a fall calendar full of programming, we're looking for more individuals. Most volunteers are here one day per month, during the hours of 1:00-4:00pm.
To learn more, please contact our Community Coordinator, Dottie Collins, at dotcol03@gmail.com. She'd love to talk with you!
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Have that back-to-school feeling? Enroll in a workshop at the Art Complex Museum this fall.
Find your creative voice! Take up oil painting! Learn collage! And more!
See our website for details: artcomplex.org/programs/classes-workshops/
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Oooohh that big printer workshop looks amazing!!!
Attention history buffs! The former home of Major Judah Alden is on the grounds of the Art Complex Museum. Judah was an officer in George Washington's army, and was the great-great-grandson of John and Priscilla Alden, who travelled here on the Mayflower.
The home now houses our Alden Studio and Gallery, where we have these upcoming FREE events:
Friday, August 5th, 1:00 - 4:00 pm: Tour the Judah Alden House
Sunday, August 7th, 1:00 - 4:00 pm: Exhibit of artwork by Gretchen Moran
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Sunday concerts have long been a cherished event here at the Art Complex Museum. Join us for our first post-COVID concert on Sunday, August 7, 2022 from 4:00-5:00 pm, and listen to classical pianist Mark Valenti, who comes to us from Chicago.
The concert will be held in our Phoenix Gallery, and visitors are encouraged to arrive early and view our current exhibits.
Admission is free and all are welcome.
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Join the curators of two of our current shows for a gallery talk at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 28th:
ACM Collections Curator, Julia Courtney, will discuss "ACM@50+1", which highlights treasures from the museum’s permanent collection. Guest curator, Todd Bartel, will discuss "Complex Muses," an exhibit in which 12 collage artists created new works inspired by pieces in ACM@50+1.
This event is free and all are welcome.
(Below) Alexander Calder, American, 1898-1976
"The Skull in the Nest,"1961
Etching and aquatint
This piece by Calder appears in "ACM@50+1" and was the inspiration for one of the "Complex Muses" collage artists.
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Our Japanese Tea Ceremony in June was enlightening for our engaged visitors, who asked lots of questions about the traditions behind the ceremony.
Join us on Sunday, July 31st, from 2:00-3:30pm, when our friends from Urasenke Boston will hold another ceremony. All are invited to this free event!
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Our artist in residence, Marcia Ballou, has been busy this past week! Her mural is taking shape, adding a burst of color and joy to the museum grounds.
Starting this Friday, visitors are invited to talk with Marcia and join in the creative fun! Visitors can paint and create small pieces that Marcia will add to the mural. Participants will also receive a free "Collage Pack" to take home.
Participants are welcome on these Fridays:
July 15 (2:00-4:00pm), July 22 (1:00-4:00pm), and July 29 (1:00-4:00pm)
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Sculptor Gillian Christy portrays her perspectives toward femininity and motherhood in her new exhibit, "Tabernacle Tableau," opening July 17 at the Art Complex Museum. The show includes tabernacles, over 25 other pieces, and two sculptures on the museum grounds.
Join us for her opening reception on Sunday, July 17, 2022 from 1:00-4:00 p.m.
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Feeling creative? Looking to learn a new artistic medium? Take a workshop!
The Art Complex Museum offers a variety of workshops starting in August, such as oil painting, collage, and origami. Get your creative juices flowing!
See our website for details: artcomplex.org/programs/classes-workshops/
#artcomplexmuseum #artclass #artworkshop #artmuseum #SeePlymouth #duxburyma #massachusettsmuseum #arteducation
Happy 4th of July! Wishing you sunny skies and cool breezes.
(Detail of "Sailing," by Ture Bengtz, 1973)
Artist Ture Bengtz served as the Art Complex Museum's first director until his death in November 1973, and our Bengtz Gallery is named in his honor.
This color litho print was made the same year as the print, "Duxbury Bridge," which is featured in the "ACM@50+1" exhibit, currently open through September 4, 2022.
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This is gorgeous
Tabernacle Workshop