The Dennos Museum Center at Northwestern Michigan College will open two new exhibitions on March10 that will be shown through June 2, 2013; Rufus Snoddy: The Wings of Icarus and Larry Cressman: Line Work.
Rufus Snoddy: The Wings of Icarus willshowcase new works by this important nationally recognized artist who resides and works in the Traverse City area and continues to exhibit throughout the United States and other countries.
“Rufus Snoddy is a well-recognized artist is the region and his work has been shown often in many locations, when inviting Rufus to exhibit at the Dennos we encouraged him to present something that would be a dramatically different installation from what people have seen before,” says Gene Jenneman, Director of the Dennos, “Wings of Icarus is that exhibition.
Rufus writes of the exhibition, “The Wings of Icarus is an installation of suspended construction paintings inspired by the mythological story of Icarus. I utilize traditional media and materials from my immediate environment to create visual metaphors. So too did Daedalus use the feathers, wood, wax and string found in the Labyrinth to make the wings he and his son Icarus used to escape the Prison of Minos. They both had successful attempts at flight, but in his haste, ignorance and arrogance, Icarus flew too close to the sun and fell to his demise. The story is an archetypal lesson of hubris, myopia and the intoxication of power.”
Larry Cressman: Line Work will showcase works by this nationally recognized artist who is a professor at the School of Art & Design and Residential College of the University of Michigan.
Line is the focus and driving force of Larry Cressman’s work. This exhibition will explore line on and off the wall with “installation drawings” that incorporate cane, twigs paper, graphite, wire, and other materials – much of it floating off the gallery wall or as 3-D constructions that hang from the ceiling and float within the gallery space.
Cressman writes, “I began to experiment by constructing drawings as collections of lines gathered into transparent envelopes. I wove lines through holes punctured in paper. Finally, I began to pin lines in gestural compositions directly on gallery walls – creating large line “drawings” that responded to the architectural space in which they were placed. Because these drawings were three-dimensional, light and shadow became a natural part of the work.”
Exhibition programming at the Dennos Museum Center is made possible with support from the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs, the National Endowment for the Arts, the Robert T and Ruth Haidt Hughes Memorial Endowment Fund. Housing support comes from Cambria Suites and media support from TV 7&4 and WCMU Public Broadcasting.
The Rufus Snoddy exhibition is additionally supported with underwriting from Richard and Diana Milock.
The Dennos Museum Center is open Monday to Saturday 10 AM to 5 PM, Thursday until 8 PM and Sundays 1-5 PM. Admission is $6.00 adults, $4.00 for children and free to museum members. For more information on the Museum and its programs, go to www.dennosmuseum.org or call 231-995-1055. The Dennos Museum Center is located at 1410 College Drive, Traverse City, MI 49686, at the entrance to the campus of Northwestern Michigan College.
Anne Varga joined NMC in the position of Public Relations and Marketing Assistant on February 25, 2013. She can be reached at 995-1020 or avarga@nmc.edu.
Anne is a native of Alanson, MI and attended Petoskey (MI) High School. After high school she continued her education at Central Michigan University and received a BAA in Integrated Public Relations and a minor in Advertising in 2011. Most recently, Anne worked as a Customer Service and Membership Manager at Passageways Association and Event Management. Prior to her time there, she spent six months as the Social Media and Marketing intern with the National Cherry Festival. In her free time Anne enjoys the outdoors, running, thrift store shopping and playing with her cat Stella.
The Dennos Museum Center at NMC will present the exhibition Modern Twist: Contemporary Japanese Bamboo Art from February 22 – June 2, 2013.
Modern Twist explores the innovative shape that bamboo art has taken since the mid-twentieth century, highlighting the creativity of 17 contemporary artists through a stunning collection of 38 works. These artists have challenged previous aesthetic conventions of bamboo art by experimenting with nonfunctional, sculptural forms, and have pushed their medium to new levels of concept and technique.
The pieces in the exhibition range from the mid-1960s to 2010, with most made during the last ten years. All but one of the artists still actively design and create new artworks, and many of the pieces have never been seen before in the United States.
Bamboo art is a unique Japanese phenomenon. As early as the eighth and ninth centuries, bamboo objects were used in Buddhist rituals, tea ceremonies, and ikebana (Japanese flower arranging), and became important features of these traditions. Bamboo art has been less widely recognized than other Japanese decorative arts such as ceramics and lacquer, but it is actually a highly demanding medium that requires years of study under the tutelage of a bamboo master. Modern Twist brings the creativity, innovation, and expertise of these artists to the forefront of the international art world.
Modern Twist will have a preview opening for members and guests on Friday, February 22 at 7 PM followed by a performance by Kuniko Yamamoto at 8 PM in Milliken Auditorium. Kuniko Yamamoto enchants audiences of every age with dramatic storytelling using myths and fables from ancient and modern Japan, spiced with social revelations to educate and amuse. Kuniko uses traditional Japanese music, handcrafted masks, stylized movement and a touch of magic to create an artistic balance of illusion and reality.
A native of Japan, Kuniko Yamamoto received her Bachelor of Psychology from Otani University of Kyoto, Japan in 1983. Started performing professionally in her hometown of Osaka where she grew up studying traditional dance, music and theater. She has received national exposure performing Japanese Storytelling at the Silk Road International Exposition and on Kansai National TV in 1985.
After which she came to the United States bringing ancient Japanese tales to life with shadows and magic performing constantly in theaters, schools, colleges, and festivals across the country including such venues as The Kennedy Center (Washington DC), Disney Epcot Japanese Pavilion, the International Children’s Festival in Canada among other noted venues.
Tickets for the 8 PM show are $22 members, $25 in advance and $28 at the door (plus fees) and may be purchased on line at www.dennosmuseum.org or by calling the box office at 231-995-1553. Performance ticket holders are invited to attend the 7 PM exhibition opening reception as well.
Kuniko Yamamoto will offer twoperformances for schools on Friday, February 22, 2013 at 9:30 AM and 11:30 AM in the Milliken Auditorium of the Dennos Museum Center. Teachers may call Jason Dake at 231-995-1029 or e-mail jdake@nmc.edu for information or to reserve tickets for the school performances.
Modern Twist was curated by Dr. Andreas Marks, Clark Center for Japanese Art and Culture, and tour organized by International Arts & Artists, Washington, DC. The exhibition was generously supported by the E. Rhodes & Leona B. Carpenter Foundation, Nomura Foundation, Japan Foundation, Los Angeles, and the Snider Family Fund and is funded at the Dennos by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts, with additional support from the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs, The Komesu Memorial Fund, the Robert T and Ruth Haidt Hughes Memorial Endowment Fund, TV 7&4 and WCMU Public Broadcasting and Cambria Suites.
2012 FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS (FSA) AND 2012 HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNTS (HSA)
Since March is almost upon us, this is just a reminder on using last year’s flexible spending and health savings accounts if you have an FSA or HSA along with NMC’s medical plans.
2012 Unreimbursed Medical Flexible Spending Accounts
The period of time for using up your 2012 Unreimbursed Medical FSA is drawing to a close. You may use these funds for services during the calendar year 2012, and if you did not use them up, you can use them for services during the 75 days following 12/31. For your 2012 account, the final date for allowable services is March 15, 2013.
However, you may submit these expenses for 45 days following the end of the “Expense Period” by April 29, 2013, otherwise any remaining balance in the account will be forfeited. If you need to submit expenses not billed through Priority, such as dental or vision, you can find the claim form at https://intranet.nmc.edu/forms/human-resources/benefits/PriorityHealthFlexibleSpendingAccount.pdf.
2012 Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
You may use these funds only for services during the calendar year 2012, otherwise any remaining balance in the account will be forfeited. If you submitted a receipt that was higher than the amount in your account at any time during the year, Priority will reimburse the remainder of the amount submitted when you have more money deducted. You can find the Priority Health FSA form which must be used for all Dependent Care reimbursement requests at https://intranet.nmc.edu/forms/human-resources/benefits/PriorityHealthFlexibleSpendingAccount.pdf.
You may submit your Dependent Care claims up to 120 days following 12/31/12 for services during 2012, which is April 29, 2013.
2012 Health Savings Accounts
If you were enrolled in the High Deductible Health Plan for 2012, you manage your own expenses through your HSA. As you are working on your taxes for last year, If you would like to check that you correctly used this account for IRS qualified expenses, following is a link to a page that Priority Health has on their website about HSA accounts. This includes a list of qualified expenses and also has a link to the IRS document if you want to delve deeper. http://www.priorityhealth.com/member/plans/group-plans/hsa-accounts
If you have any questions on these accounts or other benefits, feel free to contact Carol Kasper at 995-1362.
Kudos to Roy Bartle and Patrick Tesner for consistently doing a GREAT job for the NMC Foundation Board breakfast meetings. If plans or conditions ever change, they adapt without a blink of an eye. They often have time and money saving ideas to streamline an event, which are always appreciated. I know we can count on them to provide a pleasant experience for our Foundation Board volunteers.
Both men make my job easier and are very much appreciated! Thank you, Roy and Patrick!
Please encourage your students to attend NMC’s sixth annual Career and Employment Fair, March 7 from 3pm-5pm at the Hagerty Center on NMC’s Great Lakes Campus. Employers from professional and occupational fields will be recruiting for career-track positions, seasonal and entry-level opportunities, as well as internships, service learning and networking opportunities.
Participants should bring multiple copies of their resume and dress in business attire. For more tips on job fair preparation, review the job-seeking tools at www.nmc.edu/careers.
For information on positions currently open at NMC, please visit NMC’s web page at https://jobs.nmc.edu. Information on internal postings has been emailed.
Steve Quick has joined NMC in the position of Audio Technology Coordinator on January 1, 2013. He can be reached at 231-995-1325 or quicks@nmc.edu
Steve moved to TC when he married his childhood sweetheart Heather 10 years ago, only 35 years after they first met. They grew up in Madison Heights, MI. Heather looks after their two-year-old granddaughter Cailin. Prior to coming to NMC, Steve had his own music production and mastering business, and has also worked with control systems for sheet metal fabrication as well as child care/vocational training for delinquent teenage boys. Steve loves cooking, movies, and singing.
John Biolchini has joined NMC in the position of Manager of GLMA Continuing Education on February 4, 2013. He can be reached at 231-995-1202 or biolchj@nmc.edu
Being a 1982 graduate of NMC, John and his Wife Bonnie moved back to Traverse City following his early retirement from the Great Lakes shipping trades. John has been teaching the continuing education and adjunct courses since 2007. It was a natural fit the he continue his work at the Great Lakes Maritime Academy. John and Bonnie enjoy time with their grandchildren and support the many activities that this region offers. “Being from northern Michigan I find Traverse city is the best of both worlds, small town living with cosmopolitan activities.”
In this week’s scoop we have a spotlight on your tips and information for assignments. Check out what your colleagues are up to on NMC teachingSolutions, our new website full of teaching and technology resources.
Meet Megan Ward, WRC Coordinator
Did you know that the NMC Writing and Reading Center is here to help instructors and students? Get the scoop>>
Active Learning in CIT
Jeff Straw shares how to get “students to spend an hour finding out that it isn’t a five minute problem.” Get the scoop>>
A Story About an Assignment
John Pahl shares the EXAMPLE #1 from the last Friday Forum, The Slackline and Tightrope. Get the scoop>>
Next week: Friday Forum (3/1) Technology in the Classroom
Hydroflask is a BPA free 21 oz. standard mouth stainless steel water bottle with double wall vacuum insulation. Ideal for water, coffee,tea, mixing sport drinks. Fits in most bicycle cages and car cup holders. Laser engraved logo won’t scratch off. Keeps cold for 24 hrs and hot for 12 hours.5% of net profits are donated to a charity you choose. Simply go to www.FivePercentBack.org, input the serial number from your bottle and select a charity! They are a little pricey at $ 27.95 but the quality makes it worth it.
Tired of everything with the traditional school logo? This mug keeps to school colors but adds a little excitement to your morning coffee with the stripes. Retail price $7.25.
We carry this break a way lanyard in 3 green colors: lime, emerald and forest green. Retail $ $4.95
Office University 365. This is available for staff, faculty and for enrolled for credit students.It can be loaded on to 2 PC’s on Windows or MAC. You must have windows 7 or 8. It’s a 4 year subscription.Others available in stores are 1 year subscriptions for the same price.Windows download includes Word, Excel, Powerpoint, OneNote, Outlook, Access and Publisher.One Note and Access not included in the MAC download.Retail $79.99.
Don’t forget your employee discount on clothing or gift items. This discount does not apply on software, food, books, calculators or sale items.
A special “adult” counseling night was offered for people wanting to learn how to obtain a college degree by attending night classes only.
25 Years Ago:
NMC published ads seeking a director for the not yet built community art museum.
Members of the John Birch Society protested in front of the Oleson Center where 150 people were attending a reception for a trio of visitors from the Soviet Union. (see photo)
February 21, 6-7:15 p.m. in Milliken Auditorium
National Security and the Politics of Intelligence – Author Joshua Rovner illustrates how politics, not “intelligence failures” led the U.S. into war in Iraq.
All current educators and students are admitted free. The public is invited to attend for $10 at the door. For more information, call NMC Extended Education at(231) 995-1700.
The Traverse City Winter Comedy Arts Festival is giving away a limited number of FREE tickets to NMC faculty, staff and students. Act now to get your FREE tickets to shows on Friday and Saturday including Robert Wuhl, Susie Essman & Allan Havey, Ephemera, Neal Brennan & Ian Edwards, TJ Miller & Sheng Wang, 30 Rock’s Judah Friedlander, Jeff Garlin, local improv group Good on Paper, John Fugelsang, and Pete Holmes & Eddie Pepitone. Check out show descriptions and comedian bios at www.wintercomedy.org.
To reserve your FREE tickets email katie.tcff@gmail.com with “NMC Free Tickets” in the subject line.
Hurry – a limited number of these FREE tickets are available!
