2014-2015 Education Programs Guide (pdf)

Education Programs
2014-2015
Northwestern Michigan College, 1410 College Dr, Traverse City, MI 49686
231.995.1029 - dennosmuseum.org/education
Ann Loveless
Ken Scott
Chul Hyun Ahn
Ann Loveless: Art Quilts
August 31 – October 5, 2014
Ann Loveless is a northen Michigan textile artist and winner of the 2013 Art Prize in Grand
Rapids, Michigan.
Leelanu Conservancy Legacy through the Lens of Ken Scott
September 21 – October 26, 2014
This exhibition is a celebration of the 25th anniversary of the Leelanau Conservancy,
featuring images of this important landscape.
Chul Hyun Ahn: Infinite Space
September 21, 2014 – January 4, 2015
Korean artist Chul Hyun Ahn manipulates light and color to create the illusion of neverending tunnels, bottomless pits, and infinite space.
Li Hongbo & Matt Shlian: Stacked and Folded Paper as Sculpture
September 21, 2014 – January 4, 2015
Li Hongbo of Beijing, China, and Matt Shlian of Ann Arbor, Michigan, create paper sculptures that can stretch and bend, defying convention.
Li Hongbo
On Exhibition
Related art project is available for all
exhibitions; additional $1/student charge.
It’s Our World: Artists Inspired by Children’s Visions of the Future
November 2, 2014 – January 4, 2015
The Big Draw is celebrated world-wide to promote drawing for everyone. This exhibition
features collaborative art from local artists and children. dennosmuseum.org/big-draw.
Matt Shlian
Re-Tooled: Highlights from the Hechinger Collection
January 25 – May 17, 2015
This exhibition features 28 artists from five countries, focusing on tools as subject matter.
Rethink tools as objects of beauty, as symbols of human invention, and as social satire.
Habitat for Humanity-GTR is a partner for this exhibition.
ReTooled was organized by International Arts & Artists, Washington, DC, from Tools as Art: The Hechinger Collection, gift of John and June Hechinger.
Re-Tooled
Michigan Ceramic Artists Exhibition 2014
January 25 – May 17, 2015
The Michigan Ceramic Art Association’s annual exhibition celebrates the work of ceramic
artists throughout the state.
Inuit Cultural Tours
Inuit Cultural Tours provide the opportunity for students to expore the art, culture, and
contemporary life of the Inuit through art and artifacts, games, and hands-on activities.
Stephen Hansen, On a Limb, 1985
Permanent Collection Installations
The Discovery Gallery features an array of art and science installations, and the outdoor
sculpture collection on the main campus of NMC is a great addition to any field trip.
Build Connections on a Guided Tour
A guided tour with a docent is a great way to engage your students in making relevant and powerful
connections to classroom studies. Our trained docents encourage creativity, collaborative discussion,
and critical thinking while students share stories, real and fictional, about the artwork they experience.
Guided tours can be designed for pre-K–12, college, and homeschool groups, as well as for senior
citizens, scouts, and other extra-curricular activities.
Monday, Wednesday-Saturday: Tours by appointment 9am - 5pm, with at least three weeks’ notice.
Sunday & Tuesday: Tours by appointment 1pm - 5pm, with at least four weeks’ notice.
Self-guided visits can also be scheduled. Pre-planned activities are encouraged.
Call (231) 995-1029 or email [email protected] to schedule a visit.
Docent: from the latin docēre, to
teach.
Docents are volunteers trained to
facilitate learning in the museum
through a variety of activities and
techniques. A docent will contact you
to discuss the details of your tour.
“We bring our sixth grade classes to the Dennos every
year for the Inuit Cultural Tour, immersing the students
in the Inuit culture through hands-on activities including
printmaking and Inuit games. The dedicated docents
and inspiring exhibits always give us a first-class,
engaging experience.” - Joel Smith, 6th Grade Teacher
Kennedy Elementary, Manistee
$4.00 per student / Additional $1.00 per student for related art project. Free admission for staff and
PAYMENT
first four adult chaperones; $6.00 per additional chaperone. Scholarships are available by application,
INFORMATION
found online at: dennosmuseum.org/education/resources/index.html.
Golden Dragon Acrobats
Golden Dragon Acrobats
Friday, October 24, 2014
9:30am & 11:30am, All ages
Returning for a fifth straight year after four consecutive sellouts, The Golden Dragon
Acrobats are sure to amaze your students with high-flying gymnastics, incredible physical
feats, and lively music. Be sure to call early to get tickets, as this show always sells out.
Don’t miss out! Note: museum galleries will be off limits following both performances.
“Master Harold”...and the Boys
February 6, 2015
9:30am, Ages 15+ (strong language)
In commemoration of the 20th anniversary of the end of apartheid, Wharton Center Theatre
Productions is proud to present Athol Fugard’s brilliant masterpiece, “Master Harold” and the
Boys. Winner of the 1982 Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Awards, Master Harold is set
in 1950 at the height of apartheid segregation in South Africa. At a small restaurant, black
waiters Willie and Sam, and Halley, a 17-year-old white boy whose parents own the restaurant, uncover the cruel power of language as events play out, threatening to end their long
friendship. “A blistering fusion of the personal and the political” - The New York Times.
High School Social Studies and Drama Teachers: Don’t miss this performance!
On StaGe
The Cashore Marionettes
Nagata Sachu
The Cashore Marionettes
Thursday, February 26, 2015
10:00am, All ages
A performance by the Cashore Marionettes is a celebration of life. The program consists of
a collection of engaging pieces set to stunning music by such composers as Vivaldi, Strauss,
Beethoven, and Copland. The original vignettes provide an entertaining and sensitive vision
of what it is to be human.
Nagata Shachu: Japanese Drummers
Friday, April 17, 2015
9:30am & 11:30am, All ages
Combining thunderous, primal drumbeats with subtle, intricate rhythms, Nagata Shachu is
able to produce a wide spectrum of sound. Featuring a vast array of Japanese taiko drums,
gongs, bells, wooden clappers, shakers and bamboo flutes, the ensemble will take you on a
musical journey beyond all borders.
Discover the World with Music
Educational performances are an exciting way to introduce your students to world culture, music,
theater, and dance. Programs vary but generally include short performances, group activities, and discussion of the genré of music or culture of the performers. Educational performances take place in the
Milliken Auditorium at the Dennos Museum Center and are approximately 60 minutes in length.
All attendees of performances in the Milliken Auditorium are welcome to visit the Museum galleries
to view exhibits after the performance (except 10/24). Guided tours are not available during these
times due to the large number of students in the building, but printed gallery guides or activites are
available upon request.
“The opportunity to experience live performances at the
Dennos is a wonderful thing! Our students have enjoyed
the beauty of the facility and the high caliber of the
performers. It is one of the favorite events for students
and staff each school year.”
- Jill Mumford, TBAISD
Call (231) 995-1029 or
email [email protected]
to reserve seats.
Be sure to have a count
of all students, teachers,
drivers, and chaperones
that will attend.
$6.00 per seat, including all adults. All groups must pay by the date of the performance. $5.00 per
PAYMENT
seat for groups that pay at least two weeks before the date of the performance. Refunds are not
INFORMATION available for unused seats. Scholarships are available by application, found online at:
dennosmuseum.org/education/resources/index.html.
Clement Meadmore, However, 1998.
Additional Information
Support Your Teaching Goals
Whether you teach art, science, social studies, language arts, or mathematics, Dennos Museum Center education
programs align with Michigan Content Standards and Core Content Standards. Prior to your visit, please inform
your docent of any teaching goals, curriculum requirements, or special interests and needs. For a complete list
of Michigan Standards for the Arts and National Standards for Arts Education supported by museum tours and
educational performances, please go to www.dennosmuseum.org/education.
Schedule an Experience
At least three weeks before you wish to visit the Dennos Museum Center, call Jason Dake, Curator of Education,
at (231) 995-1029 or email [email protected]. For tours, you may also use the online tour request form at
dennosmuseum.org/education.
Museum Fees
Payment may be made with cash, check (payable to Dennos Museum Center), or credit card. A receipt is available
upon request.
Free Teacher Previews
Educators are invited to preview any exhibition free of charge before their scheduled tour in order to ensure it is
appropriate for their group and to plan their visit. The class’s tour must be scheduled prior to the free preview.
Scholarships
The Dennos Museum Center has a fund supported by generous donors to help cover costs for public and private
pre-K–12 school visits to the Museum. Priority is given to admission costs, but travel may be covered. The visit
must be scheduled before funds are awarded. If you have students with special needs, please indicate this on
your application or in discussion. To apply: dennosmuseum.org/education/school-visits/index.html.
Dual Enrollment Courses
High school students can get a head start earning college
credits by taking classes at NMC. Call (231) 995-1054 for
more information.
Aviation Explorers Post
This action-oriented program hosted by the Experimental
Aircraft Association in conjunction with the NMC Aviation
Program provides a hands-on opportunity to explore the
world of flight. Visit 234.eaachapter.org/
GirlTECH
GirlTECH was developed to encourage high school girls
enrolled in any Traverse Bay Area Intermediate School
District school to consider non-traditional careers, defined
as those careers in which women comprise 25 percent or
less of the workforce. Call (231) 995-2400.
nmc.edu/student-services/student-life/girltech.html
NMC Children’s Choir
Choirs are available for children in grades K-9 with
rehearsals and performances during the academic year.
Call (231) 995-1700.
NMC Extended Education
Milliken Performance Series
The Dennos Museum Center offers an exciting array of
performances for the community. Call the box office at (231)
995-1553 or visit dennosmuseum.org/milliken for ticket
information.
DON’T MISS! - INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION WEEK
November 17-22, 2014 - TCAPS and NMC present a week
of events celebrating international education, featuring
food, music, and culture from around the globe. The week
will culminate in a Saturday night concert at Milliken
Auditorium with African Guitar Summit. Visit nmc.edu/
student-services/international-services for more information.
Community Cinema (new schedule)
On the second Thursday of most months at 7:00 pm, the
Dennos Museum Center and CMU Public Television screen
an Independent Lens documentary film, followed by a panel
discussion. Free admission and refreshments. Full schedule:
dennosmuseum.org/events/community-cinema.html.
NMC Extended Education offers a variety of programs to
stimulate and nurture the minds of young people ages 4-17 through their College for Kids program. nmc.edu/kids
Rogers Observatory
Public viewing nights are held twice monthly April-October, and monthly November-March. Visit nmc.edu/observatory. September 11, 2014 - MAKERS: Women in Comedy
October 9, 2014 - MAKERS: Women in Space
November 13, 2014 - Evolution of a Criminal
January 8, 2015 - A Path Appears
February 12, 2015 - American Denial
March 12, 2015 - The Homestretch
May 14, 2015 - Limited Partnership
Dates subject to change
Team-Building Through Art
Interested in professional development or team-building
activities? Contact the Dennos Museum Center Education
Department to schedule a unique event for you and your
colleagues at (231) 995-1029 or [email protected].
International Affairs Forum
Gain insight and up-to-date information with global lectures
hosted by the International Affairs Forum and NMC. Each
month features notable speakers, such as former ambassadors, government advisors, and think-tank leaders, who
discuss topics in their fields of expertise. These events,
which are free for students and educators, are held from 6:00
to 7:15pm on most third Thursdays of the month in the
Milliken Auditorium at the Dennos Museum Center. For
tickets and more information, go to nmc.edu/ees or call
(231) 995-1700.
Artist Unknown (Inuit) , Untitled, fabric.
Dennos Museum Center
Northwestern Michigan College
1701 East Front Street
GPS: 1410 College Dr
Traverse City, MI 49686
www.dennosmuseum.org
(231) 995-1055
The Dennos Museum Center seeks to engage, entertain, and enlighten its
audiences through the collection of art, and the presentation of exhibitions and
programs in the visual arts, sciences, and performing arts.
Cover:
(Top) Matt Shlian, Ara 137 Fracture, 2013.
(Bottom) Jacob Lawrence, Carpenters, 1977.
(Right) Golden Dragons Acrobats performance, 2013.
SPONSORS
Education programs at the Dennos Museum Center are supported by the Michigan Council for Arts
and Cultural Affairs, the National Endowment for the Arts and the Begonia Charitable Foundation.
Some programs were made possible in part by a grant from the Michigan Humanities Council,
an affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views, findings, conclusions, or
recommendations expressed in these programs do not necessarily reflect those of the National
Endowment for the Humanities or the Michigan Humanities Council.
Educational performances are supported by the Performing Arts Fund, a program of Arts Midwest
funded by the National Endowment for the Arts, with additional contributions from the Michigan
Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs, General Mills Foundation, and Land O’Lakes Foundation.
Support for Dennos Museum Center educational programming also comes from Cambria Suites
and Country Inn and Suites of Traverse City, as well as the Linda O’Meara Fund for Arts Education.

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