Philbrook MuseuM of Art A Members Magazine

April – June 2011

Rauschenberg at Gemini June 12 – September 11, 2011

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COVER: RObERt RauSChEnbuRg, For Ferraro, 1992, 6-color screenprint. art © Estate of Robert Rauschenberg and gemini g.E.L./Licensed by Vaga, new York, nY. Published by gemini g.E.L.

Spring has finally arrived. the

gardens at Philbrook are in bloom,

welcoming the warmer season and

bidding farewell to a rather active

winter. It’s a great time to soak up

the sun while strolling through one

of tulsa’s most special places.

this year’s most important

fundraising event, the garden

Party, will be held Saturday

april 30. the event chairs, Laura

and Keith Colgan have worked

creatively with their team of volunteers for months to plan an exceptional

event. as always, all funds raised will support excellence across the

organization. Please make plans to join us.

Inside the Museum, there is plenty to experience as well. American

Streamlined Design: The World of Tomorrow runs through May 15. If

you have yet to see it, plan to visit soon. We’ll be following this with an

exciting exhibition featuring Robert Rauschenberg, one of america’s most

compelling post-war artists. Rauschenberg at Gemini opens to the public

on June 12.

Plus, two additional exhibitions will be on display this spring. Precious

Possessions will take a critical and engaging look at the Museum’s

collection of portrait miniatures. the exhibition opens april 10. We’re

also pleased to feature the photography of tulsans Doug henderson and

greg Merrell. the exhibition Doors of No Return: The Remains of Africa’s

Slave Castles opens June 5. the show highlights exceptionally poignant

imagery from their journey along the west coast of africa and features

over 20 photographs.

there is also an extraordinary selection of educational activities

planned. there are numerous programs for kids, including Summer

Camp, Saturday matinees, and the heyman Family adventures in art.

For adults, the Museum has planned collaborative programs with Circle

Cinema, tulsa Symphony, make:tulsa, book Smart tulsa, Ou-tulsa, and

the alzheimer’s association. Plus, gallery talks, lectures, studio classes,

films, and even a cooking class. Spring has not only sprung, it has

blossomed at Philbrook and we’re ready to get you involved.

I look forward to seeing you at the Museum soon and often.

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Progress as Promised

Mayor Dewey bartlett, gKFF Executive Director Ken Levitt, tu President Steadman upham, Philbrook Director Randall Suffolk.

a crowd tours the empty Mathews Warehouse.

Philbrook Director Randall Suffolk with trustees Sandra norman and Rita Singer.

george Kaiser, george R. Kravis II, Philbrook Curator of native american & non-Western art Christina burke.

Rendering of the renovated Mathews Warehouse.

We are proud to announce that as of this printing, we have raised more

than half of our $6 million project budget for our satellite facility in the

brady arts District. this project began with the generosity of the Eugene

b. adkins Foundation and was further enhanced by the gift of the

george R. Kravis II Industrial Design Collection. When combined with

these substantial contributions, this effort will provide the foundation on

which we will build a second and equally compelling presence in tulsa

and the region. Major supporters of this project include the Lobeck

taylor Foundation, nancy and Peter Meinig, the Judith and Jean Pape

adams Foundation, and Rita and george Singer.

On March 7th, we partnered with the george Kaiser Family Foundation

(gKFF), Saxum Public Relations, and the university of tulsa for an event

to launch construction at the former Mathews Warehouse. Our portion

of the building, approximately 30,000 square feet, will be home to the

adkins Collection & Study Center as well as a space dedicated to modern

and contemporary art and design. the crowd of over 125 toured the raw

interior and viewed architectural renderings. Philbrook Director Randall

Suffolk, speaking alongside Ken Levitt of the gKFF and university of

tulsa President Steadman upham, summed up the proceedings by saying

that “Philbrook will add momentum to tulsa’s evolution as a major urban

center for art and culture.”

this is an exciting an integral first step for the expansion of the overall

experience your museum has to offer.

“Philbrook will add momentum to Tulsa’s evolution as a major urban center for art and culture.”

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Philbrook’s upcoming summer exhibition, Rauschenberg at Gemini, celebrates the colorful innovations in printmaking and image making by post-war giant, Robert Rauschenberg. Renowned for his radically iventive “Combines” of the 1950s and ‘60s, Rauschenberg began making groundbreaking assemblages at gemini g.E.L. – a print workshop and publisher in West hollywood, Ca – in 1967. Launched as a lithographic studio for older, more established artists, gemini quickly expanded to a variety of other media, inviting younger, more experimental artists like Rauschenberg, Ellsworth Kelly, David hockney, and Jasper Johns to participate.

Rauschenberg’s collaboration with gemini printers was ambitious and yielded over 250 editions of two- and three-dimensions from 1967-2001. as Rauschenberg famously collapsed the traditional look and values of american paintings with his provocative multi-media collages, he shattered norms in printmaking. Originated by armory Center for the arts, Los angeles, this exhibition traces Rauschenberg’s innovations at gemini with over 50 editioned images inspired by memories from the artist’s own life as well as events from the broader cultural landscape that changed with increasing rapidity after World War II.

at gemini, Rauschenberg dissolved traditional definitions and applications of a “print” by expanding physical dimensions, increasing the variability within editions, and combining a variety of print media into a single work. his first series from gemini to be included in our exhibition is Booster, 1967 (left), a life-sized x-ray self portrait named for a child’s toy rocket he found. the largest hand-printed lithograph at the time, Booster exploded dimensional limitations in printmaking, much as his new York School contemporaries augmented the size and scale of painting during this era. another innovation in printmaking from Rauschenberg’s long association with gemini is Preview, 1974 (top right) from his Hoarfrost Editions series. this work collages contemporary images from the Los Angeles Times with images from antiquity onto diaphanous, loose-hanging fabrics. Such comingling of seemingly disparate imagery, eras, and materials illustrates

Rauschenberg at GeminiJune 12 – September 11, 2011

RObERt RauSChEnbERg, Booster, 1967, 182.9 x 90.2 cm, 5-color lithograph and screenprint.

Exhibition organized by the armory Center for the arts, Pasadena, Ca. Exhibition tour management by Landau traveling Exhibitions, Los angeles, Ca. art © Estate of Robert Rauschenberg and gemini g.E.L./Licensed by Vaga, new York, nY. Published by gemini g.E.L.

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the artist’s appetite for shocking contrasts. In a further upheaval of printmaking norms, Rauschenberg created his interactive multiples sculpture Borealis Shares, 1990 (right). this work invites the viewer into its space with the inclusion of a brass viewing bench, thereby challenging our expectations and experiences of a print by adding a third dimension and viewer interaction to the creative process. Like much abstract painting of the post-war era, Rauschenberg’s innovations at gemini broke pre-existing boundaries by taking risks, encouraging collaboration, and dramatically increasing scale.

It is quite fitting that Rauschenberg at Gemini follows hot on the heels of our current exhibition, American Streamlined Design: The World of Tomorrow, because Rauschenberg’s art essentially upends what Streamlined establishes. While Streamlined looks at the rise in 1930s-50s america of a modernist aesthetic in the applied arts – consumer and industrial design – Rauschenberg’s art rebels against a culture geared toward progress and an insatiable demand for consumer goods with shining surfaces and aerodynamic form. Instead, Rauschenberg appropriates mundane fragments of popular culture and “found” materials from everyday life to force a re-examination of material culture and the tensions inherent in contemporary art.

We encourage you to visit Rauschenberg at Gemini and glimpse the compelling visions and groundbreaking advances by one of america’s most celebrated leaders of post-war art.

RObERt RauSChEnbERg, Preview, Hoarfrost Editions, 1974, 175.3 x 204.5 cm, Paper bag, silk chiffon, silk taffeta, offset lithograph and screenprint.

RObERt RauSChEnbERg, Borealis Shares I, 1990, 190.5 x 103.5 x 58.4 cm, Screenprinted brass and Lexan edition.

Masters society opening Friday, June 10, 6 – 8 pm

Member opening Saturday, June 11, 6 – 8 pm

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In april, one of Philbrook’s smallest collections (literally) will be the focus of a new exhibition, Precious Possessions: The Art of the Portrait Miniature. the objects that will be on view are portraits, but not in the traditional sense – they are portrait miniatures, a specialized and unique form of portraiture that emerged in the sixteenth-century and largely died out with the development of photography. these delicate objects are, as their name implies, diminutive. they were worn as jewelry, or otherwise held and gazed at. traditionally, they were given as tokens of affection between friends, expressions of commitment by lovers, or created as tiny memorials to recently deceased loved ones. because of the way in which

Changing of the saints Main Level, Kress Gallery

St. John the Baptist by tanzio da Varallo, one of Philbrook’s most significant Italian paintings, will soon be traveling to Ontario to be featured in a major international exhibition, Caravaggio and His Circle in Rome, organized by the Kimbell art Museum and the art gallery of Ontario. In exchange for Philbrook’s participation in this important exhibition, the Kimbell has generously agreed to lend us one of their most beautiful baroque paintings, Jusepe de Ribera’s St. Matthew, 1632. When it arrives in June, this exquisite work by one of Spain’s greatest artists, will hang in the Kress galleries alongside Luca giordano’s monumental Entombment, 1655. these paintings are both marked by intense chiaroscuro, deep emotionalism and somber naturalism, qualities typical of art produced in naples, the city where both of these artists worked. During the cloudy, rainy tulsa spring, come visit Ribera’s magisterial painting and explore the rich artistic legacy of the sunny southern Italian city of naples.

JuSEPE DE RIbERa, Spanish (1591-1652), Saint Matthew, 1632. Oil on canvas, 50-1/2 x 38-1/2 in. (128.2 x 97.8 cm). Kimbell art Museum, Fort Worth, texas.

they literally symbolized family, friends and lovers, a complex constellation of ritual

and tradition emerged around these tiny objects. and yet, despite these engaging qualities, miniatures are often disregarded in museum collections. In light of their singular appeal, Philbrook has decided to make these compelling

objects the focus of an exhibition that will not only explore some of the

most important miniature painters, but will also delve into the fascinating culture

that surrounds them. the Museum’s collection of portrait miniatures were primarily donated by the Starr family. a number of these miniatures are currently undergoing specialized conservation treatment. although they are small, these rich and rewarding objects should not be overlooked.

gEORgE EngLEhEaRt, A Lady, c. 1790, watercolor on ivory. gift of Mr. and Mrs. John Starr.

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American streamlined Design: the World of tomorrowthrough May 15, 2011Helmerich GalleryFrom the late 1920s to the 1950s, streamlining became the popular american design idiom for objects ranging from toy scooters to typewriters. this exhibition features more than 180 objects by such designers as Raymond Loewy, Donald Deskey, henry Dreyfuss, norman bel geddes and Walter Dorwin teague. KEM WEbER, Lounge Chair, Designed 1934, the Liliane and David M. Stewart Collection.

Precious Possessions: the Art of the Portrait MiniatureApril 10 – July 3, 2011Works on Paper GalleryPhilbrook’s Starr collection of portrait miniatures forms the basis for this focused look at the rarified genre of the portrait miniature. a full-scale portrait, satirical prints and references to sentimental literature of the period will be included in the exhibition and will help illuminate the art and culture behind the portrait miniature.JOhn SMaRt, A Gentleman, 1775, watercolor on paper. gift of Mr. and Mrs. John Starr.

Doors of No return: the remains of Africa’s slave CastlesJune 5 – August 7, 2011 MezzanineStrewn along the west coast of africa stand the crumbling ruins of over 20 massive fortresses, or castles, which once imprisoned african captives. tulsans Doug henderson and greg Merrell photographed the grim remains of these architectural sites in ghana, Senegal, and gambia during 2010, producing hundreds of haunting images. DOug hEnDERSOn, La Maison des Esclaves #3, 2010, archival chromogenic print.

rauschenberg at GeminiJune 12 – September 11, 2011Helmerich Gallerybeginning in 1967, Robert Rauschenberg – best known for his radically innovative “Combines” of the 1950s and ‘60s – created groundbreaking assemblages at gemini, g.E.L, the renowned multiples workshop in West hollywood, Ca. the exhibition will feature this american innovator’s ambitious three-decade collaboration with gemini printers, an association which expanded definitions of a “print” by pushing physical dimensions, increasing variability between editions, and combining various media and disparate imagery into a single work. RObERt RauSChEnbuRg, For Ferraro, 1992, 6-color screenprint. art © Estate of Robert Rauschenberg and gemini g.E.L./Licensed by Vaga, new York, nY. Published by gemini g.E.L.

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being of sound: spoken Word Performance with kevin Coval and Nate Marshall Co-presented by the University of Oklahoma-TulsaThursday, April 7, 6 – 8 pm6 – 6:45 pm: Complimentary hors d’oeuvres and beverages6:45 – 8 pm: PerformanceFreeJoin poet masters Kevin Coval, nate Marshall, and some of Oklahoma’s own musical and spoken word artists in a soulful, soundful evening. the performance celebrates Ou-tulsa’s three-day event surrounding the state premiere of the documentary Louder than a Bomb, as well as the inaugural Louder than a bomb-tulsa teen poetry slam. For more information and to reserve a seat call 918.660.3306.

Gallery talk: American Streamlined DesignWednesday, April 13, Noon – 1 pmFree with admissionthe twentieth century reveled in machines and the speed they made possible. Sleek aerodynamic styling created a new and modern beauty. With Chris Kallenberger, Philbrook Director of Collections and Exhibitions, explore the special exhibition American Streamlined Design: The World of Tomorrow.

Circle Cinema @ PhilbrookThe Desert of Forbidden ArtThursday, April 14, 6 – 7:30 pm $5/Circle and Philbrook member, $8.50/not yet member

there’s a reason you’ve never heard of artist Victor ufimtsev, but it’s not for lack of talent. ufimtsev worked during Joseph Stalin’s reign in the u.S.S.R., where refusing to produce state-approved art meant time in jail or the mental hospital. the plight of these artists inspired Igor Savitsky to rescue forbidden art and create a museum in the desert of uzbekistan,

inaccessible to the Kgb. Learn more about this extraordinary story and the artists who might otherwise be forgotten.

Typeface: tapping tradition for innovationThursday, April 21, 5:30 – 8:30 pmFree with admission

In the documentary Typeface, filmmaker Justine nagan explores american typog-raphy and graphic design through a small museum in america’s heartland and the new, inspired artwork created there. Watch the documentary, and then hear

the back-story from the filmmaker to discover the convergence of modern design and traditional technique. Presented in conjunction with Art Directors Club of Tulsa.

think smallThursday, May 19, 5:30 – 8 pmFree with admission

When it comes to calories, debt and smog, less is definitely more. Check out our portrait miniatures exhibition on view—pocket-sized paintings that acted as eighteenth century equivalents to wallet photographs—and then create

your own small wonders, including self-portraits created from photo booth strips.

rock the rauschenberg: Printmaking interactiveThursday, June 16, 5:30 – 8 pmFree with admission

Check out the Rauschenberg at Gemini exhibition for inspiration and to see some of the artist’s most famous and inventive prints; then combine political, social or some just plain fun images using Xerox transfer techniques to make your own spectacular print.

Adult Programs

Get an insider’s scoop into the creative process on the 3rd Thursday of every month.

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Art focusPresented in partnership with the Alzheimer’s AssociationThe third Tuesday of every month:April 19, May 17, June 21, 10 am – NoonFreeFind a community of friends and fellow art enthusiasts in this program created especially for people with dementia and their families or caregivers. Each month explore a theme that sheds new light on an aspect of Philbrook’s collection. after a brief tour in the galleries, we’ll head to the studios to create an art project.

through the Collector’s eyeWednesday, April 20, Noon – 1 pmFree with admissiontour the exhibition American Streamlined Design with george R. Kravis II — tulsa philanthropist, Ph ilbrook trustee and a serious collector of iconic twentieth and twenty first century design. Join Mr. Kravis as he shares his extensive knowledge of the objects on view and divulges some of his personal favorites.

book smart tulsa @ Philbrook: Genius, Madness & MurderThursday, April 28, 6:30 – 8 pmFree

Join us for another great collaboration with book Smart tulsa as we welcome author James Mauro who will discuss his book, Twilight at the World of Tomorrow: Genius, Madness, Murder and the 1939 World’s Fair on the Brink of War. Music, books, trivia and more! RSVP to booksmarttulsa@gmail.com

streamlined Cooking Demo: Past, Present, and future foods with Chef Alex forsytheThursday, May 5, 6 – 7:30 pm$10/member, $15/not yet memberFrom the old-fashioned art of churning butter, to the newest breakthroughs in molecular gastronomy, cooking continues to change dramatically. Discover how mid-century streamlined design influenced the way we cook and eat today, sample some streamlined culinary creations and enjoy a cash bar. For reservations call 918.748.5366.

Gallery talk: Precious PossessionsWednesday, May 11, Noon – 1 pmFree with admissiontake a close look at one of Philbrook’s most diminutive collections – our portrait miniatures. Join tanya Paul, Philbrook’s Ruth g. hardman Curator of European art to explore the fascinating world of portrait miniatures.

tulsa symphony @ PhilbrookSunday, May 15, 2 – 3:30 pm$10/performance, $35/performance and wine reception followingIn this special one time performance, the tulsa Symphony Chamber Players will perform a concert of chamber music. Inspired by the era of the American Streamlined Design exhibition, the program will include, among others, aaron Copland’s Two Pieces for String Quartet (1923) and Appalachian Spring (1944). Join us for this closing celebration of the design exhibition and stick around for a post performance reception to meet the musicians and enjoy wine and light fare.

Reserve your tickets today at www.philbrook.org. Reception tickets available for purchase through May 12.

shakespeare on the lawn:The Taming of the ShrewPresented by the American Theatre Company May 27, 28 and June 3, 4 at 8 pm (front lawn opens at 6:30 pm)$13/member, $15/not yet member Philbrook lawn, no assigned seating

bring a picnic basket and chair or blanket to the Philbrook Museum of art for Shakespeare under the stars. Despite an unusual courtship, the feisty protagonists end up becoming a most extraordinary couple, tamed by the only force capable of doing so – love.

For tickets call 918.596.7111, go to MyTicketOffice.com (enter code word "Philbrook" for the member discount), or purchase at any Reasor's.  

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life Drawing – open studioThursdays, year-round 6:30 – 9 pm$10 per session or $55 for six sessions, Artist: Richard RichDevelop your drawing skills in these open studio sessions. Participants will practice drawing nude male and female models through gesture sketches and poses of longer duration. Interme-diate to advanced skill levels.

life Drawing – tips & techniquesThursdays, April 7, May 5, June 2, 6:30 – 9 pm$10 per session or $55 for six sessionsDuring our regular Life Drawing sessions on the first thursday of each month, an artist will offer instruction, new steps and tech-niques for figure drawing. Explore new approaches to practice throughout the month! All Skill Levels.

building Clay CreationsThursdays, April 28 – June 2, 6:30 – 9 pm$136/member, $170/not yet member, Artist: Linda CowardLearn a variety of hand-building techniques while creating beau-tiful clay constructions, vessels and garden ornaments. All Skill Levels.

Constructing fins and facetsSaturday, May 7, 1 – 4 pm $32/member, $40/not yet member, Artist: Chris WollardWith the exhibition American Streamlined Design as the inspira-tion, participants will create complex three-dimensional forms from simple two-dimensional patterns. Learn how designers and sculptors plan their constructions – by building your own! All Skill Levels.

one at a time: the Art of the Monotype Saturday, June 18, 1 – 4 pm$32/member, $40/not yet member, Artist: Anke DodsonIn connection with the special exhibition Rauschenberg at Gem-ini, explore a variety of techniques and the limitless possibilities to make your own monotype prints. All Skill Levels.

For more information or to register, ggrothaus@philbrook.org or 918.748.5379.

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Gallery talk: sculpture in the GardenWednesday, June 8, Noon – 1 pmFree with admissionSculptor Jeff brierly takes us on a unique walk in the Philbrook gardens. Experience the Westby Sculpture Walk in a new way by exploring the artworks’ construction, their complexities, and the care required to keep an outdoor work of art ready for the public.

opening lecture: Rauschenberg at Gemini – background and foreground Sunday, June 12, 2 – 3 pm Free with admissionunlike almost all important artists of his generation, Robert Rauschenberg began both as a painter and a photographer. he combined these two media throughout his career, and this exploration greatly informed his creation of prints and multiples. Rauschenberg had explored lithography, but his work at the internationally recognized print studio gemini g.E.L., Los angeles revolutionized what a “print” could be. Join Jay belloli, curator of the exhibition, for insight into the artist and the exhibition.

swap-o-rama-ramaPresented in partnership with make:TulsaSaturday, June 25, Noon – 4 pmFree with admission (or a bag of clothes)

Do you have Chanel taste on a thrift store budget? before you ditch your old duds, check out our Swap-O-Rama-Rama, a clothing swap and Do-It-Yourself workshop that has spawned an

international movement. the make:tulsa mavens will be on hand ready to teach you how to transform used clothing into works of your own.

We also wish to thank the supporters of the Outreach Spot’s Suitcase program—JP Morgan Chase, Target, The Tulsa Foundation and the Flint Family Foundation.

Philbrook wishes to thank the following generous donors who provide operating support for Philbrook’s educational programming—the Judith and Jean Pape Adams Charitable Foundation, The Sherman E. Smith Family Foundation and Williams.

Philbrook Museum of Art is grateful to the following donors for their support of our education programs through their gifts to Wine Experience: Fund-A-Need: Mr. and Mrs. Thomas M. Atkinson, Mr. Jim Barnard, Mr. and Mrs. Howard G. Barnett Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Jim Benien, Mr. and Mrs. Doug Carson, Ms. Patricia G. Chernicky, Mr. and Mrs. Keith D. Colgan, Mrs. Susie Collins, Mr. Bill Gantz and Ms. Caroline Gantz, Mr. and Mrs. Chris Girouard, Hardesty Family Foundation, Inc., Mr. and Mrs. Jay Helm, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Hughes, Mr. and Mrs. David Johnson, Mr. Mike Keys, Mr. and Mrs. Scott Lambert, Mr. and Mrs. T. Benjamin Latham, Mr. Blake Loveless, Ms. Janet McGehee, Mr. and Mrs. Peter C. Meinig, Napa Wine Company, Mr. and Mrs. Jack H. Neely, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Norman, RAM Energy Resources, Inc., The Honorable and Mrs. Francis Rooney, Mr. Joe Seminetta, Mr. and Mrs. David Sheehan, Mr. and Mrs. Bailey Siegfried, Mr. and Mrs. George Singer, The Anne and Henry Zarrow Foundation, Mr. and Mrs. William F. Thomas and Mr. Les Veltman.

Heyman Family Adventures in ArtWorkshoPs for ChilDreN1st & 3rd Saturdays, 1 – 3 pm$5/member, $7/not yet member per student or$10/member, $12/not yet member per student with an adult ages 6–12 (Children may attend without accompanying adults)

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Streamlined Still Life, Guest Artist – Deborah Kingsbury

Sketch in the special exhibition American Streamlined Design: The World of Tomorrow then transform your drawings into futuristic paintings.

Egg-citing Art, Guest Artist – Michelle Keenan

Visit the beautiful gardens for inspiration to create a batik-styled egg with scratch art paper.

Mini Me, Guest Artist – Barrie Lamberton

Create a special miniature portrait in a frame to keep or give for Mother’s Day.

Native American Pottery, Guest Artist – Andrea Wamble

using terra cotta self drying clay, create a coil pot to decorate.

Sunset Paintings, Guest Artist – Libby Williams

Learn how to paint beautiful skies to contrast with bold black silhouettes of landscapes.

Assemble That!, Guest Artist – Deborah Kingsbury

Combine found objects and printmaking techniques to assemble a collage like Robert Rauschenberg.

sPeCiAl fAMily eveNt: reuse, recycle, remixSaturday April 30, 2 – 4pmFree with admission

What some may view as trash, an artist sees as treasure. Celebrate Earth month with Julia Lupton, co-author of the popular D.I.Y. Kids book. In a brief talk, Lupton will highlight some of the cool art projects you can make simply by using a few unusual objects – cereal boxes, ketchup packets, marshmallows – and your

imagination. after, you'll head to the studios where you can make art using recycled materials. 

In order to make participation in our programs a positive experience for all students and staff, we reserve the right to remove students who do not adhere to our Class and Program Policy, available at www.philbrook.org or by contacting 918.748.5379.

Free Second Saturday Family Days are made possible through the support of Bank of America, Hille Foundation, Maxine and Jack Zarrow Family Foundation, the Oklahoma Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts, the Raymond and Bessie Kravis Foundation and Quik Trip Corporation.

Philbrook is grateful to Barbara and Stephen Heyman for sponsoring the Heyman Family Adventures in Art.

MyMuseum is made possible through the generous support of Cox Connects Foundation, Barbara and Stephen Heyman, the Oklahoma Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts, Public Service Company of Oklahoma, Raymond and Bessie Kravis Foundation, Ruth Ann Fate and Martin E. Fate Jr. Foundation and SpiritAero Systems.

Philbrook thanks Z-104.5 The Edge, Urban Tulsa Weekly, Ervin Photography, the Oklahoma Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts, and the Raymond and Bessie Kravis Foundation for their support of the 3rd Thursday series.

Children & Families

Free Family DayEvery 2nd Saturday is Free Family Day!

MyMuseumYou can get your new MyMuseum supply & art card any day of the week!

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Morning: 9 – 12 pm, $225/member, $265/not yet memberAfternoon: 1 – 4 pm, $225/member, $265/not yet memberAll day: (two classes plus lunch supervision): 9 – 4 pm, $475/member, $560/not yet member

Working with professional teaching artists, children will explore the galleries and gardens to discover the wonderful world of art and experiment with the creative process.

Limited scholarship assistance is available.

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The Rocketeer (1991)Saturday, April 16, 2 – 4 pm

filM series: saturday MatineesFree with admissionPJW Auditorium

In honor of the special exhibition American Streamlined Design, watch a cartoon, serial, and feature film that highlight the streamlined style of america’s past.

Topper (1937)Saturday, May 7, 2 – 4 pm

The Wizard of Oz (1939)Saturday, May 14, 2 – 4 pm

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See full class descriptions, teaching artist bios, and download a registration form at www.philbrook.org or call 918.748.5379.

SESSION ONE SESSION TWO SESSION THREEJune 20 - July 1 July 11 - 22 Aug 1 - 12

5 - 6 years 9 am – 12 pm Explore the Museum Art Adventures Discover the Masters

5 - 6 years 1 pm – 4 pm Create Art Stories in Art Explore Native Amer Art

7 - 8 years 9 am – 12 pm Draw, Print, Paint Mixed Media Mixed Media

7 - 8 years 1 pm – 4 pm Mixed Media Discover Native Amer Art Draw, Print, Paint

9 - 10 years 9 am – 12 pm Mixed Media Mix It Up 3-D Art

9 - 10 years 1 pm – 4 pm Color & Design Color & Design Mixed Media

11 - 12 years 9 am – 12 pm Remix/Recycle 3-D Art Remix/Recycle

11 - 12 years 1 pm – 4 pm Art Mash Mix it Up 3-D Art

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summer film series on the lawnFridays in July $5/member, $7/not yet member

the time-honored tradition of the Summer Film Series will once again provide you with five great opportunities to view classic films and movies. the lower garden gate opens at 7:30 for picnicking and the film begins at dusk.

July 1– From Russia with Love (1963)

July 8 – Roman Holiday (1953)

July 15 – Paris When it Sizzles (1964)

July 22 – Manhattan (1979)

July 29 – To Kill A Mockingbird (1962)

things are heating up now is the time to come visit the gardens. Shake off the winter blues and soak up the warm sunshine while walking through borders of spring flowering annuals and perennials. the cherry trees and magnolias will be showing their wares while daffodils and pansies delight the senses. after this long winter, we will all be ready to get outdoors!

also, be sure to make time in the summer months to visit the gardens. unusual color combinations in the South Formal garden and unexpected plant combinations are sure to captivate everyone. new perennials will have been planted in the spring to help create even more excitement in the flower borders. Don’t miss this lovely time of year.

National Public Garden DayMay 6 For a second year Philbrook is partnering with the Oklahoma Centennial Botanical Garden for National Public Garden Day. Activities to celebrate two of Tulsa’s garden treasures at Philbrook will include a sculpture walk, garden rubbing stones, and a garden scavenger hunt. Botanical Garden activities will include plein air painters, opportunities for picnics, children’s activities, and a nature trail. Anyone who comes to Philbrook and mentions National Public Garden Day will receive free admission to the museum and a map and listing of activities at both sites. We hope you will take the opportunity to celebrate two wonderful gardens right in your backyard.

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bridal Portraitsnestled in 23 acres of award winning grounds, Philbrook’s spacious terraces and lawns provide a fabulous backdrop for photographs. Fees Apply.

Simplified Traditions From the breathtaking Rotunda to the inspired garden settings – Philbrook weddings are memorable.

bridal shower or luncheonPlan your bridal shower or luncheon in la Villa Restaurant, outdoors on the patio (weather permitting) or in our private room adjoining the restaurant.

simply Ceremonybeginning at $1,800, this package includes an intimate, private ceremony. a Young Masters Society membership for the new couple is included along with additional benefits.

simply Ceremony and reception beginning at $5,500, this package includes an elegant, private ceremony and reception. a Young Masters Society membership for the new couple is included along with additional benefits.

Wedding Packages

traditional Weddingthis provides for an exclusive, unique and personalized ceremony and reception. Please contact Philbrook for membership requirements and additional information.

Please contact event coordinator Diane Shen at 918.748.5399 or dshen@philbrook.org with any questions or to schedule a tour. Details about each wedding feature are at Philbrook.org/support/facility/weddings.

15April  through   June

friends of the Garden brunchFriday, April 29, 10:30 amHonorary Chair: Margery Feagin BirdCo-chairs: Jenifer Norman and Julie Norman

Members of Friends of the garden and their guests will be treated to a cooking demonstration by the Lee brothers preceding a book signing and luncheon in la Villa Restaurant. For information on becoming a member of Friends of the Garden, go to Philbrook.org or contact Frank Mulhern, 918.748.5332, fmulhern@philbrook.org.

For reservations, contact Jen McCall, 748-5361, jmccall@philbrook.org. Additional information available at Philbrook.org

Garden Party Events

Meet the WinemakersMonday, April 11, 5 – 9 pm$50/member, $60/not yet memberFleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar

Meet the winemakers from some of the finest California vineyards to sample their selections. Space is limited, so reservations will be taken for 5 – 6 pm, 6:30 – 7:30 pm, and 8 – 9 pm. Sponsored by Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar

the Wine ChallengeThursday, May 12, 4 – 7 pm$50/member, $60/not yet memberThe Brasserie Restaurant & Bar Patio

Enter the blind tasting contest to see how well you are able to identify the differences in wines. Sponsored by The Brasserie Restaurant & Bar; Glazer’s OK; Premium Brands, Thirst Wine Merchants; Republic National Distributing Co; Putnam Wines, Ltd.

Wine exploration series

Enhance your knowledge of wines through a series of entertaining and enjoyable seminars. Series sponsored by TulsaPeople.

“Cocktails & Coolers”Young Masters Cocktail PartyFriday, April 29, 6 pmCo-chairs: Susan & Adam Peterson

the Young Masters Society will host a cocktail demonstration by the Lee brothers, followed by a cocktail party. this is an exclusive opportunity to learn about becoming a member of the Young Masters Society to support the ongoing programs and operations of Philbrook. the event is sponsored by Duke’s Southern Kitchen. For information on becoming a member of Young Masters Society, go to Philbrook.org or contact Frank Mulhern, 918.748.5332, fmulhern@philbrook.org.

Garden PartySaturday, April 30, 6:30 pmCo-chairs: Laura & Keith Colgan

the 4th biennial garden Party will celebrate the renowned Philbrook gardens with a “Deliciously Southern” evening of food, music, and the inspirations of the Lee brothers, Matt Lee and ted Lee. Join us for a delightful event to benefit the programs and operations of Philbrook. For more information, go to Philbrook.org or contact Karen Fraser, 918.748.5382, kfraser@philbrook.org.

16 April  through June

Planned Giving the granddaughter of a chief of the Delaware nation, Roberta Campbell Lawson, held a deep desire to preserve her culture. a refined and well-educated woman, Mrs. Lawson created a collection of hundreds of objects and a library of rare and out-of-print books. Following her death, these were given to Philbrook by her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Edward C. Lawson, Sr. their gift serves as an important cornerstone of our native american collection. the family’s love of Philbrook continues. grandson Edward Lawson and his wife, Jay bird Lawson served many years as Philbrook trustees as does their daughter Dr. holbrook Lawson. Each is a passionate collector and knowledgeable historian. all are dedicated to sustaining the art they love while honoring their family’s heritage.

Roberta Campbell Lawson exemplified the rich Philbrook tradition, the legacy of art.

upgrade and enjoy benefits at 400+ MuseumsIn addition to providing additional resources for Philbrook, members at the associate level or higher receive benefits of the north american Reciprocal Membership (naRM) program. these benefits include free/member admission, discounts and more. Participating museums include: nelson-atkins in Kansas City, Smart Museum in Chicago, Museum of Contemporary art in Denver, georgia O’Keeffe Museum in Santa Fe, Museum of arts and Design in new York City, Dallas Museum of art and many more. (For a complete list of participating museums, visit: http://sites.google.com/site/northamericanReciprocalMuseums/) Please note: Some museums restrict benefits. Contact individual museums with any questions.

To upgrade your membership and enjoy these benefits during your summer travels, contact Allison Cunningham at 918.748.5320.

Members: save on summer CampPhilbrook members enjoy a 20% discount on the museum’s popular summer camps. Our 2011 camp is now enrolling. See page 12 for this year’s dates, fees and registration information. Don’t delay; summer camp sessions will fill quickly!

Making a DifferencePhilbrook Museum of art gratefully acknowledges the generous support provided by the Judith & Jean Pape adams Charitable Foundation for the Museum and its programs an important partner in helping Philbrook fulfill its mission in the community, the Judith & Jean Pape adams Charitable Foundation has provided generous support for the Museum’s education programming and special projects.

fund tomorrow

We impact more than 20,000 children and their caregivers each year through our MyMuseum and Free Second Saturday programs alone. but despite the rapidly increasing number of participants our programs serve, we know our work is far from done. as the popularity of our offerings continues to grow, we remain committed to meeting the need. Yet, we can’t do it without your help. Please make a gift to the Philbrook annual Fund today, and help support our efforts to reach more families. Simply send back the envelope to the right with your gift or go online (philbrook.org/support/joining/ and click “DOnatE”). thank you. Your contribution will truly make a difference.

17April  through   June

New & renewing Donor Members | October 1 – December 31, 2010

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Please contact the membership department at (918) 748-5320 to receive information about added benefits.

Masters society benefactorshal and barbara allen

Masters society patronMr. and Mrs. howard g. barnett Jr.

Mr. bryan b. Close

Mrs. Janet Deck

Mrs. Rita E. newman

Mrs. Patricia Savage

Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Vogt

Masters societyMr. and Mrs. gene baldwin

Mr. and Mrs. John W. barnett Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. Robert g. berry

Mr. and Mrs. John blocha

Mr. and Mrs. albert E. bush

Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Cadieux

Mr. Doug Campbell and Mr. John Daw

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph E. Cappy

Mr. and Mrs. Keith Colgan

Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Cronk

Mr. anthony b. Davis

Mr. and Mrs. J. Scott Dickman

Mr. Robert S. Doenges

Mr. and Mrs. terry Doverspike

Mr. Richard J. Erickson

Mr. and Mrs. Lee Eslicker

Mr. and Mrs. thomas W. Fausser

Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Feldman

Mr. and Mrs. Lance Franczyk

Mr. and Mrs. Phillip b. Franczyk

Mr. and Mrs. Robert a. Franden

Mr. and Mrs. Ron Fullerton

Mr. John W. griffin

Mr. and Mrs. E. Murray gullatt

Mr. William V. hanks

Ms. Virginia harrison and Mr. Jeff brierley

Jim and barbara houghton

Mr. and Mrs. Oliver S. howard

Mr. and Mrs. David F. James

Mr. and Mrs. bruce Jones

Mr. and Mrs. James C. Mcgill

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph R. Mcgraw

Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Millspaugh

Michael and Leslie Moore

Mr. and Mrs. theodore R. Mundt

Ms. Jenifer norman

Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. norman

Mr. and Mrs. thomas Potts

Dr. and Mrs. John C. Robinson

Dr. and Mrs. b. Frank Shaw

Dr. Eric Sherburn and Ms. Leigh ann Moss

Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Simmons

Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Stephenson

Mr. and Mrs. g. Steven Stidham

Mr. and Mrs. Joel Stinnett

Mr. and Mrs. Samuel C. Stone

Mr. and Mrs. James M. Sturdivant

Mr. and Mrs. Randall Suffolk

Mr. Morey J. Villareal

Mr. Peter Walter

Mr. and Mrs. William K. Warren Jr.

Young Masters societyMr. and Mrs. Dan andrews

Mr. and Mrs. Michael barkett

Mr. and Mrs. Steven bradshaw

Drs. Jennifer and andrew Donnelly

Mr. blake Loveless

Mr. and Mrs. todd a. nelson

Jennie Wolek and Chris Wolek

contributorDr. alan E. Feen

Ms. Janice Ingle

Mr. and Mrs. James b. Monroe

Mr. and Mrs. Frank C. Robson

Ms. Jacquelyn E. Vinson

Mr. and Mrs. thomas g. Winter

Mr. and Mrs. Chris Woolsey

sponsorMr. and Mrs. a. D. brodsky

Mr. and Mrs. tommy Campbell

Mr. and Mrs. James Crews

Dr. Fulgencio Del Castillo and Mr. gary higgins

Mr. and Mrs. Dick Dickason

Mr. John Patrick garrett

Mr. and Mrs. Carter graham

Ms. Judy hall

Drs. gordon Lantz and Linda goldenstern

Dr. and Mrs. John D. Mowry

Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Murray

Mr. and Mrs. Richard b. Pringle

Mr. and Mrs. barry L. Redlinger

Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Sanditen

supporterDr. and Mrs. Robert W. baker Jr.

Dr. and Mrs. benjamin benner

Mr. Steven berlin and Mrs. Debbie Smith-berlin

Mr. and Mrs. Craig buchan

Mr. John b. Camden

Mr. and Mrs. alvin a. Chinn

Dr. and Mrs. John a. Coates

Mr. Kenneth h. Cook

Mr. and Mrs. glenn a. Cox

Mr. and Mrs. barry M. Davis

Dr. Michael R. Davis

Mr. and Mrs. tom Diehl

Mrs. toby Fell

Mr. Edward W. Flaxbart

Mr. and Mrs. Richard b. Ford

Keith and Stephani Franklin

Mr. Dale gillman and Mrs. Francie Faudree

Robert gold and nancy Lamoreux

Mr. and Mrs. Stuart goodall

Mr. and Mrs. Fred C. harlan

Mr. and Mrs. Eddie E. henson

Mr. and Mrs. Rudy J. herrmann

Mr. and Mrs. Curtis J. holdridge

Mr. and Mrs. glenn Kranzler

Mr. and Mrs. Robert O. Langland

Mrs. Patsy Larry and Ms. Melissa Larry

Dr. and Mrs. Richard L. Laughlin

Mr. and Mrs. george Lewis

Mr. and Mrs. bill W. Lingren

Mr. and Mrs. Cameron MacLeod

Dr. and Mrs. nicholas D. Mamalis

Mr. and Mrs. Jack L. Mandeville

Dr. and Mrs. Charles W. McEntee

Mr. and Mrs. Jim S. Mcghay

Mr. and Mrs. Kelly McKoy

Mr. and Mrs. norman Mcneil

Mr. and Mrs. Mike norman

Ms. Candy L. Ogden

Mr. and Mrs. thomas J. Payne

Mr. and Mrs. Laurence L. Pinkerton

Mr. and Mrs. James b. Rosenlieb

Mr. and Mrs. Mark E. Schell

Mr. Charles F. Scott

Mr. Mark Slagle

Mr. Mike Smith and Ms. Janet haggerty

Mr. and Mrs. thomas E. Stanton

Dr. William Stringer

Dr. and Mrs. Don Stucky

Dr. and Mrs. Ross taylor

Dr. and Mrs. C. t. thompson

Mr. and Mrs. tom Wallace

Dr. and Mrs. Roger E. Wehrs

Drs. Peter and Jill Wenger

Ms. Margaret a. White

Mr. and Mrs. David W. Yaeger

associateMr. and Mrs. Larry g. akers

Ms. Sara J. arnold

Mr. Steven K. balman

Ms. Claudia barnes

Mr. and Mrs. Carl C. boyes

Dr. and Mrs. Raymond M. briggs

Mr. and Mrs. Rick brodsky

Mrs. Jessica buchar Land

Dr. and Mrs. William C. burnett

Dr. and Mrs. James D. Cash

Mr. Kevan Chapman and Ms. Linda York

Chelsea gallery/gary Quiggle

Dr. and Mrs. Kenneth W. Ciriacks

Dr. and Mrs. Jan L. Cobble

Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Cole

Dr. and Mrs. John F. Coyle

Mr. and Mrs. Donald C. Davis

Ms. Melanie Davis

Mr. and Mrs. gary Denslow

Mr. and Mrs. tom Doneker

Ms. Renee L. Dotson

Mr. and Mrs. James W. Dutton

Mrs. Mary Emmer

Mr. and Mrs. Irving Fenster

Mr. Cheyenne Fletcher and Ms. amanda Ruyle

Mr. and Mrs. Charles R. Ford

Mr. and Mrs. alan Forman

Mr. and Mrs. bob gaddis

Dr. and Mrs. Walter h. gary

Mr. and Mrs. Charles t. gilmore

Dr. andrew gottehrer

Drs. Raj and harleen grewal

Mr. Jeffrey b. hackler

Mr. and Mrs. Steven haigh

Mr. and Mrs. David halpern

Mr. and Mrs. Dave hansen

Dr. Mark L. harman

David L. harper and Julia harper

Mr. and Mrs. Kent J. harrell

Mrs. Diane harris and Ms. andrea harris

Mr. and Mrs. brad harwood

Mrs. Jaye hatcher

Mr. and Mrs. Rod howard

Mr. and Mrs. thomas Johnson

Mr. and Mrs. Stan Johnson

Mr. and Mrs. Joel D. Johnson

Mr. and Mrs. Sam E. Johnson

Mrs. ana Maria Lloyd Jones

Mr. William C. Kellough

Mr. and Mrs. Larry Kraemer

Mr. and Mrs. J. a. LaFortune Jr.

Mr. and Mrs Kevin Lant

Ms. Joy g. Lary

Ms. Karen Leatherwood

Dr. and Mrs. Frank S. Letcher

Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Lewis III

Mr. Michael Manning and Dr. Kate White

Ms. amber Mantle

Mr. and Mrs. James Mazzei

Mr. and Mrs. Jean C. McCoy

Dr. Robert McCullough

Mr. and Mrs. brian McWaters

Mrs. Mary Mead

Mr. and Mrs. andy Meyercord

Dr. Dwane b. Minor

Mr. and Mrs. Philip Moldenhauer

Ms. Lindsey neal and Mr. Mark Kuykendall

Dr. and Mrs. Don g. nelson

Mr. and Mrs. gordon nielsen

Mr. and Mrs. bruce nixon

Miss Monica a. noble

Mrs. Shirley a. O’neal

Mr. and Mrs. Michael O’neil

Mr. and Mrs. terrell D. Palmer

Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Pernu

Mr. and Mrs. Don Philips

Ms. Carol Plummer

Mr. and Mrs. David Ralston

Ms. Renee Redmond

Mr. bill Reynolds

Mr. and Mrs. Mel Rippy

Dr. and Mrs. David n. Scheck

Dr. and Mrs. James S. Seebass

Dr. and Mrs. Larry E. Sims

Mr. and Mrs. Scott a. Sipes

Ms. Victoria Slabaugh

Mr. and Mrs. Donald Smolen

Dr. and Mrs. thomas J. Stees

Dr. and Mrs. bruce Stewart

Dr. and Mrs. Donald R. Stout

Dr. and Mrs. E. Joseph Sutton II

Mr. and Mrs. Doug taylor

Mr. and Mrs. Craig thurmond

Mr. Ray tullius

Mr. and Mrs. John b. turner

Mr. and Mrs. John Vance

Ms. Karen R. Weidner

Mr. and Mrs. Kirk Weinkauf

Mrs. Doris C. Wellemeyer

Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Wharry

Mr. and Mrs. Clint Whisenhunt

Mr. and Mrs. Robert a. Williams

Mr. and Mrs. James a. Willis

Mr. todd Yeagley and Ms. nora O’neill

Mr. and Mrs. Steven a. Zenthoefer

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