Collections Fall 2011 Volume 89 | Page 2

FROM THE EXECUTIVE Director Major Exhibitions An Artist’s Eye : A Journey through Modern and Contemporary Art with Sigmund Abeles June 17 – October 23, 2011 Edward Hopper, American, 1882-1967, Night Shadows, 1921, etching, Museum purchase CMA 1980.6 Michael Kenna: Venezia July 16 - October 23, 2011 Six Gondolas, Giardini ex Reali, Venice, Italy, 1980, gelatin silver print Nature and the Grand American Vision: Masterpieces of the Hudson River School Painters November 19, 2011 - April 1, 2012 Thomas Cole, American, 1801-1848, Catskill Creek, N.Y., 1845, Oil on canvas, 26 1/2 x 36 in. (67.3 x 91.4 cm) Frame 37 5/8 x 47 5/8 x 4 ½ in., The Robert L. Stuart Collection, S-157 Gallery 15 A Tale of Two Sisters: Gifts from Ethel S. Brody and Leona Sobel September 9 - November 27, 2011 Lino Tagliapietra Italian, born 1934. Piccadilly, 2007 blown and carved glass Gift of Ethel S. Brody Upcoming Major Exhibitions The Art of Seating: Two Hundred Years of American Design April 29 – August 26, 2012 Designed by Warren McArthur (1885-1961). Manufactured by Warren McArthur Corporation, Rome, New York. Sling Seat Lounge Chair, c. 1935. Anodized aluminum, rubber, upholstery. 31 ¾” x 22” x 31” Front Cover: (detail) Thomas Cole, The Course of Empire: The Consummation of Empire, ca. 1835-1836. Oil on canvas, 51 1/4 x 76 in. (130.2 x 193 cm) Gift of The New-York Gallery of the Fine Arts, 1858.3 2 columbiamuseum.org Columbia offers really terrific attractions that are popular with kids, such as EdVenture Children’s Museum and Riverbanks Zoo. Parents might feel nervous about bringing children to an art museum, but art museums across the country are becoming top family-friendly destinations, and the Columbia Museum of Art is on board. We provide a wonderful and extensive array of children’s art classes, camps and programs for years, and our kid-appeal doesn’t stop there. Every museum offers a window to the world for people of all ages and we hve much to offer children all year round. The Karen Brosius, Executive Director Museum’s collection offers a wealth of information, history and artwork in many forms. You may be wondering how you can share this information with your child in a way that is fun and enjoyable - we can help! We provide special backpacks for kids at the admissions desk that are loaded with games and guides to use in the galleries. We also have an Education Gallery that features creative hands-on activities related to whatever exhibition is currently on view. We offer enriching classes where kids learn about color or how to draw, summer camps that expose children to glassmaking or the basics of photography, and popular programs such as Family Fun Day and the monthly Passport to Art. On page 6, you can find details on our upcoming children’s programs. In particular, our major fall exhibition Nature and the Grand American Vision: Masterpieces of the Hudson River School Painters is a fantastic opportunity to share American history and art with your child through unforgettable paintings. We will offer explorer-themed backpack activities and unique family gallery guides with fun games and expanded information related to the exhibition. For year-round involvement, our Kids Plus! membership offers huge savings and is a great value for families. All children under 18 and two adults are admitted free with this membership for a full year. Kids Plus! members also receive discounts on classes and camps. If you have children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews, or are a teacher, I encourage you to take advantage of all these family-friendly, cultural resources at the Museum and have fun sharing art with the little ones in your life. Board Member Highlight: Paul V. Fant I enjoy being a member of the board because I know the important role a museum plays in improving the quality of life for any city and region, as well as the tremendously important educational aspect it provides for current and future generations. I want to provide whatever leadership and financial resources I personally can to help the museum to remain successful. As a business person I understand “what’s good for Columbia is good for business” and the Museum is good for Columbia. All successful businesses want to locate where there is a good quality of life for their families, employees and friends. The Museum is an important part of that good quality of life. As a board member and a member of the finance committee I would like to help the Museum continue to be a good steward of its resources as we work towards achieving the overall mission.