UPCOMING EVENTS

Friday, November 28, 2008, 12:10 - 12:50 PM
LUNCH AND LECTURE – History of Painting

The speaker will be Kara Brown, Curator of Education at the Museum. This presentation is a continuation of a series on the topic of painting throughout history. Guests can bring their lunches to the Museum and eat while learning about exciting trends in painting.

Currently On View

September 14 – May 10, 2008

FROM HARBOR TO HOME: A Selection of Etchings by Charles Adams Platt

On view in the Couse Gallery, first floor

CHARLES ADAMS PLATT, (American 1861-1933), Piers on the East River 1889, etching on paper, Gift of William G. Mather, SAM #1948.87

This exhibition presents works selected from the Museum’s permanent collection. They represent the artist’s Barbizon inspired style in the depiction of the transient effects of light and atmosphere on intimate, architectural harbor views. Charles Adams Platt became one of the country’s most recognized practitioners of the medium of etching years before proving himself as an accomplished architect.

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Highlights

November 13 - 14, 2008

THE GUVVYS - The Governor's Awards for Arts & Culture Gala and Student Event

This collective two-day event, produced by ArtServe Michigan, is Michigan's premiere statewide celebration of arts, culture and creativity. While the Gala Awards night honors those that have made a significant impact on the arts and culture in Michigan, the Student Event ensures that the future of the sector remains bright by providing middle and high school students with the insight and inspiration to explore careers in the arts and the creative industries. This year's gala is held at the Detroit Institute of Arts. For tickets and more information log on to www.theguvvys.org.

The Saginaw Art Museum would like to congratulate the 2008 award recipients and honorees including Saginaw's Patricia Shaheen, recipient of the Civic Leader Award, and Lois Teicher, one of three honorees nominated for the Michigan Artist Lifetime Achievement Award. This award will be presented at the Gala Awards on November 13. The Museum proudly lent its official support to both of their nominations.

April 27- May 6, 2009

REFLECTIONS OF ITALY - 10 day excursion led by the Museum's Executive Director, Les Reker

The Saginaw Art Museum is hosting an exciting 10-day excursion to the heart of Italy from April 27 to May 6, 2009. Reservations for the tour now being taken. Please call 989.754.2491.

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For more information, please contact Visitor Services by phone at 989.754.2491.