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de Young / Legion of Honor
pubLicprograms
visit our calendar at www.famsf.org
may–June 2011
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New program! artist Fellows at the Fine arts museums of san
Francisco The de Young is proud to present the Artist Fellows in
the Kimball Education Gallery/Artist Studio from June through
September. Meet Todd T. Brown, multidisciplinary artist and
musician; Kevin Epps, filmmaker; and Sean San Jose, Director, Campo
Santo Theater as they create new works that will be premiered in
the fall. These talented artists will host salons and discussions
about their work on Friday Nights. Special thanks to our
collaborating partners Red Poppy Art House, the African American
Art and Culture Complex, and Intersection for the Arts.
Visit www.deyoungmuseum.org, Programs + Events for events,
information, and photos, and to hear about upcoming Artist Fellows
in 2012 and 2013. This project has been generous funded by The
James Irvine Foundation’s Innovation Fund.
Friday Nights at the de Young Friday Nights at the de Young
offers a variety of interdisciplinary arts programs including live
music, poetry, films, dance, tours, talks, art making, and more.
The May and June lineup features events celebrating Olmec: Colossal
Masterworks of Ancient Mexico, Balenciaga and Spain, Picasso:
Masterpieces from the Musée National Picasso, Paris, and more. The
café is open with a special Friday Nights menu and a no-host
cocktail bar offers a variety of tasty drinks. Programs take place
in the free zone of the museum.
Kevin Epps campo santo Todd brown
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La bELLE ViEprograms at the Legion of Honor
chamber music and organ concertsJoin us for the second season of
our Chamber Music Series, presented in partnership with San
Francisco Friends of Chamber Music and Classical Revolution
sundays, noon–2:00 p.m., gallery 10 May 1: San Francisco Guitar
Quartet May 22: Marina Roznitovsky and Dorothy Wu June 5: sfSound
June 19: Revolution Quartet
Every saturday and sunday, 4:00 p.m., gallery 10 Organists play
a varied repertory of classical music and popular songs.
Pulp Fashion artist demonstrationsFirst sundays, noon–3:00 p.m.,
gallery 12May 1: Anandamayi Arnold creates an enchanting paper
costume. June 5: Rosalia Baltazar de Schoemaker creates plant
fashion.
Marvelous Menagerie mosaic programssaturday, may 14, and sunday,
June 12 noon–3:00 p.m., Gallery 12 Experience the mosaic process
with artist Lillian Sizemore and set a real stone mosaic.
sunday, may 22 Artist demonstration and lecture by Vanessa
Somers of Rome, Italy 1:00–2:00 p.m. Lecture, “Mosaics, a Lost
Art—Rediscovered!” 2:30–3:30 p.m. Watch the artist cut tiny
tesserae with a hammer and hardie.
magna cartaJune 5, 12:00–3:00 p.m., gallery 8 Typography
workshop with artist Todd Gilens. Contact [email protected] for
reservations.
Programs are free after museum admission. Space is lmited and
first come, first served. For more information visit
www.legionofhonor.org or contact 415-750-3531 or
[email protected].
public programs at the Fine arts museums of san FranciscoFor
more information about events or to receive our e-newsletter, go
online to www.famsf.org, call 415-750-7694, or e-mail
[email protected]
Director of public programs, cultural Encounters initiative
Renee Baldocchi 415-750-7634, [email protected]
artist-in-residence, college programs Rebecca Crump
415-750-3528, [email protected]
artist Fellows, symposia, La belle Vie at the Legion Andrea
Martin 415-750-3531, [email protected]
Friday Nights at the de Young and poetry Gregory Stock
415-750-7694, [email protected]
Cultural Encounters at the de Young is a series of
interconnected programs developed in collaboration with community
arts organizations and performing and visual artists. These
programs are designed to attract new and diverse audiences to the
museum while creating exciting educational and artistic
possibilities from the permanent collection and temporary
exhibitions. Friday Nights at the de Young is part of the Fine Arts
Museums’ Cultural Encounters initiative, generously funded by The
James Irvine Foundation, The Wallace Foundation, the Institute of
Museum and Library Services, and the Winifred Johnson Clive
Foundation. Thanks to our media sponsor the San Francisco Bay
Guardian and in-kind donor Aveleda wines.
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May5/1 LH
La Belle Vie: Chamber Music Series presented in partnership with
San Francisco Friends of Chamber Music and Classical Revolution,
Lecture and Artist Demonstration.noon–2:00 p.m San Francisco Guitar
Quartet noon–3:00 p.m Artist demonstration with paper artist
Anandamayi Arnold in celebration of Pulp Fashion: The Art of
Isabelle de Borchgrave
5/6 DY
Friday Nights at the de Young presents, in partnership with the
Consulate General of Mexico in San Francisco . . .5:00–8:45 p.m.
Enjoy an evening of music celebrating Veracruz by SonRisas,
folkloric dance of Tabasco by Ensambles Ballet Folkórico de San
Francisco, live contemporary dance by The Tea Dancers/Ballet de la
Compasión, live painting, projections by Sergio de la Torre, and
more! 7:00 p.m. de Young Poetry Series featuring María Baranda and
Coral Bracho: two of Mexico’s most celebrated poets read their work
as part of the de Young’s celebration of Mexican art and
culture.
5/13 DY
Friday Nights at the de Young presents, in partnership with the
San Francisco Bay Guardian . . .5:00–8:45 p.m. Beauty and the Beat:
join us for a wild night of flamenco dance and Spanish music;
indulge in our Beauty Bar, art making at our popular art table, and
other tasty activities. 7:00 p.m. Youth Speaks! Semi-Finals of the
Teen Poetry Slam
5/14 LH
La Belle Vie: Artist Demonstration noon–2:00 p.m. Lillian
Sizemore will demonstrate the mosaic process; includes a hands-on
activity area.
5/20 DY
Friday Nights at the de Young presents . . .5:00–8:45 p.m. Join
us for a colorful evening of art created by students of the San
Francisco Unified School District. Featuring live music by School
of the Arts Jazz Ensemble, the Lowell High School Orchestra, and
the Dave Parker Quintet, an awards ceremony, art making for the
entire family, and more! 7:00 p.m. Stagewrite: Short Plays by Short
People, Starr King Elementary School
5/22 LH
La Belle Vie: Chamber Music Series presented in partnership with
San Francisco Friends of Chamber Music and Classical Revolution,
Lecture and Artist Demonstration.noon–2:00 p.m. Classical
Revolution featuring harpist Marina Roznitovsky and flautist
Dorothy Wu1:00–2:00 p.m. Lecture: “Mosaics, A Lost
Art—Rediscovered!” by Vanessa Somers2:30–3:30 p.m. Artist
demonstration by Vanessa Somers in celebration of Marvelous
Menagerie: A Roman Mosaic from Lod, Israel
5/27 DY
Friday Nights at the de Young presents, in partnership with the
de Young Native American Program Advisory Committee . . .5:00–8:45
p.m. Two Spirits: Contemporary Custodians of the Ancient Art of
Gender Blending. Live musical performances by Avotcja, Storm Miguel
Florez, and The Brush Arbor Gurtz, with projections of stunning
Native American regalia. 7:00 p.m. Poetry presentations by multiple
artists featuring Qwo-Li Driskill and more.
DY = de Young LH = Legion of Honor
6/3 DY
Friday Nights at the de Young presents . . .6:30–8:45 p.m.
¡Baile Balenciaga! A tango celebration of the glorious exhibition
of fashion by Cristóbal Balenciaga, including live music by Trio
Garufa. Hosted by Tango Califia’s Beatrice Bowles and Terence
Clarke. 6:00–8:45 p.m. Meet the de Young Artist Fellows.7:00 p.m.
Film: The Sun Also Rises
6/5 LH
La Belle Vie: Chamber Music Series, presented in partnership
with San Francisco Friends of Chamber Music and Classical
Revolution, and Artist Demonstrationnoon–2:00 p.m. sfSoundnoon–3:00
p.m. Artist demonstration with paper artist Rosalia Baltazar de
Schoemaker
6/10 DY
Friday Nights at the de Young presents . . .6:00–8:45 p.m. Meet
the de Young Artist Fellows. 6:30–8:30 p.m Pre-opening night of
Picasso: Masterpieces from the Musée National Picasso, Paris. The
Ponticellos present Spanish Passion and Spirit: The Sounds of Pablo
Picasso and Spain.
6/12 LH
La Belle Vie: Artist Demonstrationnoon–2:00 p.m. Lillian
Sizemore will demonstrate the mosaic process; includes a hands-on
activity area.
6/17 DY
Friday Nights at the de Young presents . . . 6:30–8:30 p.m. Live
music by Yaelisa and Caminos Flamencos7:00 p.m. Special lecture:
“Spaniards in France: Cristóbal Balenciaga and Pablo Picasso,” by
Professor James Housefield, scholar of modern art and design, U.C.
Davis6:00–8:45 p.m. Meet the de Young Artist Fellows.
6/19 LH
La Belle Vie: Chamber Music Series presented in partnership with
San Francisco Friends of Chamber Music and Classical
Revolutionnoon–2:00 p.m. Classical Revolution
6/24 DY
Friday Nights at the de Young presents . . .6:30–8:30 p.m. Live
music by Betty Roi and her Kingtette7:00 p.m. Special lecture:
“Picasso Our Contemporary,” by Dakin Hart, independent
curator6:00–8:45 p.m. Meet the de Young Artist Fellows.
Images: Mosaic floor (detail), side panel with boats and fish,
Roman, ca. AD 300. Excavated at Lod (Lydda), Israel. Stone
tesserae. Israel Antiquities Authority and the Shelby White and
Leon Levy Lod Mosaic Center. Image © Israel Antiquities Authority.
Pablo Picasso, 1954. Photo by Arnold Newman/Getty Images. © 2011
Estate of Pablo Picasso / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York.
Cristóbal Balenciaga, Scarlet silk ottoman evening coat with
capelet collar, autumn/winter 1954–1955. The Metropolitan Museum of
Art, gift of Mrs. Byron C. Foy, 1957 (C.I.57.29.8). Photograph by
Craig McDean
SFBG Friday Night 5/13
Calendar of Events
PuBLiCPRoGRAMS
Every Friday night, all ages enjoy hands-on art making with de
Young art educators. Programs are FREE unless otherwise noted.
Visit our calendar at www.famsf.org
La Belle Vie 5/22 Balenciaga and Spain
Picasso Friday Night 6/10
Chamber Music 6/19
June DY = de Young LH = Legion of Honor