Workshops and public programs at the Dennos Museum Center, 2013-2014

Sep 25, 2013 | Intercom, Student News

The Dennos Museum Center at Northwestern Michigan College will present several workshops and public programs in relation to the 2013-2014 exhibition season. Public programs are open to visitors with paid museum admission. Workshops range from half-day to multiple days and feature local and regional artists who will demonstrate and teach techniques in a variety of media. Registration is open to the public, and all are welcome to participate. Registrations may be made by calling the 231-995-1573, or online at www.dennosmuseum.org; click on “Box Office,” then “Buy Tickets Now.” Questions about workshops should be forwarded to the Dennos Education Department at 231-995-1029 or jdake@nmc.edu.

Thursday, October 10, 2013 – 6:00-8:00pm

POETRY SLAM: A Poetry Reading and Writing Workshop with Ann Bardens-McClellan

Janis Room at the Dennos Museum Center

FREE with paid admission ($4 for children and college students with ID; $6 adults; Free for members and NMC students with ID)

Join us for a reading and signing of Journey to the Centre with poet Ann Bardens-McClellan, followed by a workshop for anyone interested in writing a poem inspired by artwork in the galleries. Light refreshments will be served. Groups of 4 or more please call ahead, 231-995-1029.

Wednesday & Thursday, October 16-17, 2013 – 10:00am – 4:00pm

PAINTING WORKSHOP: “Do a Landscape, Then Do Something to the Landscape” with Hank Feeley

Janis Room at the Dennos Museum Center & NMC Grounds

Bring your lunch

$40 members / $50 non-members (includes $2 ticket fee)

The exhibition, Art of the Sleeping Bear Dunes, features many works that were painted outdoors or “en plein air.” Artist Hank Feeley will present a two day workshop incorporating traditional landscape techniques as well as exercises in creative exploration. With the instructor’s guidance you will paint a vivid landscape in an outdoor setting, and then add imaginative or unexpected elements to your work. This workshop is great for those just learning or artists who need to change things up.

Billy Collins writes, “If Hank Feeley were not so strikingly original, I would say that he stands at the intersection of Magritte and Marvel Comics, but as it is, he has his own way of disorienting the viewer so we can see again, now with our perception refreshed.”

Paradoxically, Feeley is a graduate of both Harvard Business School and The School of The Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC). He is a lecturer and visiting artist at both Ox-Bow and SAIC, and is represented by First Street Gallery in New York and Packer/Schopf Gallery in Chicago. Feeley’s work is held in public and private collections nationally and internationally. His best-selling book, Painting the Magic of Sleeping Bear Country, was published recently by Leelanau Press.

Sunday, October 20, 2013 – 4:30pm – 7:30pm

PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP: An Introduction to the View Camera with Gregory D. Seman

At the Good Harbor Dock Pilings

(location: Off M-22 at the northern end of Good Harbor Trail/Co. Road 651)

$17 members / $22 non-members (includes $2 ticket fee)

In conjunction with his book and exhibition, Shine On, photographer Gregory D. Seman will demonstrate the use of his 8×10” film view camera during twilight hours on the Lake Michigan shoreline at Good Harbor. Participants are encouraged to bring their own camera for use on location. The fee for this workshop includes a boxed meal; menu is available online when you register. Participant will be responsible for paying admission to Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park, based on applicable rates, found at http://www.sleepingbeardunes.com .

Born and raised in Flint, Michigan in 1959, Traverse City became Gregory D. Seman’s adopted hometown in 1990. Greg’s lifelong fascination of black and white photography began at age twelve, when he taught himself to develop film and contact print; a passion that has continued to this day. He now photographs with 4×5 and 8×10 inch film cameras, exposing and developing each sheet of film individually, and printing the black and white negative himself on silver gelatin paper in the darkroom. The effort applied to each negative and print reflects Greg’s respect and passion for Michigan and his intention to portrait its uniqueness.

The Dennos Museum Center is open daily 10 AM to 5 PM, Thursdays 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 Dr., Traverse City, MI 49686, at the entrance to the campus of Northwestern Michigan College.