At the Emerson upcoming September exhibits, the first annual International Trout Congress, and our fall Art Education Programs
Jessie Wilber Gallery
This fall, our Schools in the Gallery featured exhibit will be Stephen Glueckert’s The Blind Men and the Elephant. This series features 20 black and white drawings in oil pastel, Keno crayon and cattle marker. They take inspiration from an ancient Chinese parable, which tells the story of six blind men’s attempt to understand their contrasting ideas of what an elephant actually is. This show was acquired through the Montana Art Gallery Director’s Association of traveling exhibits and made possible through funding via the Montana Arts Council. Schools in the Gallery tours of this exhibit are available to public, private and homeschool groups throughout the state starting September 19, 2016. Please contact Alissa for information and to book your tour. education@theEmerson.org.
Lobby & Weaver Room Galleries
The Emerson has partnered with the International Trout Congress to jury two international group shows titled Intersections of Trout and Art. 35 works featuring 25 local, national and international artists will be on display in the Emerson’s Lobby and Weaver Room Galleries from September 9 – November 27, 2016. These exhibits were curated to compliment the first annual International Trout Congress’ World of Trout Event as well as Trout Unlimited’s annual meeting. For more information on the Trout Congress please check their website at http://troutcongress.org/.
Reception and Dates: These shows will have an Opening Reception on September 9 from 5-8pm
The International Trout Congress will be held at the Emerson October 2 – 6, 2016 and Schools in the Gallery Tours will be offered September 19 – November 30, 2016.
Education:
Emerson’s fall Art Education Classes are now open for enrollment! There is no time better than now to try your hand or improve upon an existing skill set. We are offering new, diverse courses along side of traditional mediums. Classes are held at various days and times so there is sure to be something for everyone! Teen & Adult classes include: Five Ceramic options for Beginners to the Advanced, Acrylic & Mixed Media Painting, Drawing with Oils, Jewelry Design Basics and our ever popular Art on the Rocks series. Kids classes for ages 4 – 12 include: Creating with Clay, The Art of Music, Kids Illustration, and six PIR Day Camps. Join us; explore your creative side at the Emerson this fall! Registration opens 8/8 and classes begin 9/13. See our website for class details or call to enroll. www.theEmerson.org,
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Extended Release for Exhibits
Stephen Glueckert
The Blind Men and the Elephant
Jessie Wilber Gallery
September 9 – December 4, 2016
This fall, our Schools in the Gallery featured exhibit will be Stephen Glueckert’s The Blind Men and the Elephant. This series features 20 black and white drawings in oil pastel, Keno crayon and cattle marker. They take inspiration from an ancient Chinese parable originating during the Han dynasty between 202 BC – 220 AD. They tell the story of six blind men’s attempt to understand their contrasting ideas of what an elephant actually is. Glueckert researched several versions of this tale that had been re-written by several cultures throughout history. Glueckert states ‘The story contrasts the ideas of what we can actually grasp as real through evidence, with what we might perceive in our mind’s eye as truth, and in the end how utterly wrong everyone can be.’
Stephen Glueckert has a Bachelors of Fine Art and M.Ed. in Art Education. He has worked as a children’s counselor, international professor and recently retired as the Curator Emeritus for the Missoula Art Museum. He has spent his life sharing his passion for art through teaching, writing, fellowship and his own continuous practice.
This show was acquired through the Montana Art Gallery Director’s Association of traveling exhibits and made possible through funding via the Montana Arts Council.
Intersections of Trout & Art – Juried Group Exhibit
Annie Allen, Sarah Angst, Cindy Betka, Jason Bordash, Kathy Burk, Helen Donovan, Diane Draper, Kelsey Dzintars, Ken Harvey, Ott Jones, Mark Lance, Connie Lange, Mimi Matsuda, Michael Maydak, Steve Osman, Paul Rasporich, Thomas David Ritter, Shirley Robinett, Robert Schlenker, Paul Schullery, Angela Smith, Kara Tripp, Paul Tunkis, Emily Wagner and John Yerden.
Lobby & Weaver Room Galleries
September 9 – November 27, 2016
The Emerson has partnered with the International Trout Congress to jury two group shows titled Intersections of Trout and Art. 35 works featuring 25 local, national and international artists will be on display in the Emerson’s Lobby and Weaver Room Galleries from September 9 – November 27, 2016. These exhibits were curated to compliment the first annual meeting of the International Trout Congress and their World of Trout events as well as Trout Unlimited’s annual meeting.
The aim is to assemble an international body of trout conservationists and enthusiasts for a series of structured lectures and discussions on the relationship between trout and humans. The World of Trout will focus its discussions on themes that include the diversity and role of trout worldwide, conservation issues, and trout in literature, the arts, and the classroom.
The Emerson is excited to work with the Trout Congress on this event and to curate a show that combines their mission as well as our own. We are pleased to be the venue for both the International Congress meeting in October as well as the Trout Unlimited annual meeting in September. For more information on the Trout Congress and our partnership, please visit their website at http://troutcongress.org/.
