philbrook columns oct-nov-dec 2010

AdaptationVideo Installations by Guy Ben-Ner, Arturo Herrera, Catherine Sullivan, and Eve Sussman & The Rufus CorporationOctober 17, 2010 – January 9, 2011

Philbrook MuseuM of Art A Members Magazine

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COVER: Eve Sussman & The Rufus Corporation, Photographic still from The Rape of the Sabine Women (Disintegration at Hydra), 2005. Photo by Ricoh Gerbl, courtesy of the artists and Roebling Hall, New York.

It was a great summer at

Philbrook. The Museum ended

the fiscal year with a balanced

budget and we established a

record level of membership

(4886) for the second consecutive

year. Our attendance was

exceptionally strong – almost

double the same period last year.

And our programs experienced

nearly unprecedented

participation: all sessions of

summer camp were filled to

capacity; record numbers turned

out for Free 2nd Saturdays in July (2943), August (3029) and September

(3648); and 3rd Thursdays averaged 215 participants per event.

What’s more, the readers of Urban Tulsa Weekly and Oklahoma

Magazine named us “Best Museum.” Speaking of honors, the Oklahoma

Museums Association recognized Philbrook with two awards:

Outstanding Conservation Project for the restoration of the Music Room

murals and Outstanding Outreach Program awarded for 2nd Saturdays.

All in all, a wonderfully busy and productive time.

Now it’s time for fall. After spending the past few months experiencing

the beauty of Ancient Egypt, we now leap forward literally thousands

of years to the opening of Adaptation. This large-scale video installation

presents work that is beautiful, arresting, provocative, and fun. It is

challenging and engaging material that exemplifies the evolution and

diversity of artistic expression. Opening October 17, it will run through

the holidays to January 9, 2011.

In addition, there are numerous gallery talks, films, classes, and

performances scheduled throughout the coming months. These focus

on topics ranging from industrial design to comic illustration and from

contemporary art to print actions (see enclosed). Plus, don’t miss

the collaborative events scheduled with Tulsa Opera, AIA of Eastern

Oklahoma, and the Tulsa Foundation of Architecture.

And, of course, there’s Festival of Trees. Philbrook Trustee and event

chair Pat Chernicky has been working with a team of volunteers and

staff to create a wonderful holiday celebration. It’s a Tulsa tradition you

won’t want to miss.

I look forward to seeing you at the Museum soon and often.

3OctOber through December

As the Museum’s focus on community impact and

relevance has grown, our commitment to accessibility has

likewise increased and is among our highest priorities.

Whether it is the diversity reflected in our exhibition

schedule, programs like Free 2nd Saturdays or MyMuseum,

or our ongoing commitment to collaboration, Philbrook

actively strives to remove real and perceived barriers

to access. While there is still important work to do,

we nonetheless thought it was important to share our

excitement regarding our recent progress.

The demographic charts to the right compare the ethnic

composition of Tulsa County and Philbrook’s FY2010

attendance. As you can see, nearly 42% of the Museum’s

attendance is minorities – representing a constituency

that is more diverse than the County itself. That’s up

from 38% in FY2009 and certainly much higher than the

national average for art museums, which is only 9%. This

is an exciting step in the right direction and we thank each

of you for your role in making Philbrook a more inclusive

and exciting place.

African-American Asian-American

CaucasianHispanic

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As you enter the show you will be immediately struck by an utterly transformed helmerich gallery, divided into five distinct and controlled viewing spaces to maximize your sensory experience. You will be greeted first by Triangle of Need, a multi-channel video installation by sullivan, who serves on the faculty at the university of Chicago. sullivan entwines, but never reconciles, multiple storylines on four screens. her dreamlike performance, set against a dense musical score, is gorgeous, stylized and deliberately disorienting.

Catherine Sullivan, Still from multi-channel installation Triangle of Need, 2007. Courtesy of the artist, Galerie Catherine Bastide, Brussels, and Metro Pictures, New York.

by Catherine Whitney Chief Curator and Curator of American Art

having recently joined the curatorial staff at Philbrook, i am thrilled to connect with my new colleagues and community in tulsa by mounting an exciting, cutting-edge contemporary exhibition entitled Adaptation: Video Installations by Guy Ben-Ner, Arturo Herrera, Catherine Sullivan and Eve Sussman & The Rufus Corporation. organized by the university of Chicago’s smart Museum of Art, this touring exhibition features five works by four primary artists, all of whom adapt—with varying degrees of fidelity—elements of pre-existing art, literature, film, and popular culture into uniquely new video installations.

some of the original source material referenced in Adaptation will strike you as familiar and humorous, such as ben-Ner’s quirky, homespun re-telling of Moby Dick. likewise, sullivan dramatizes that all too familiar email scam from overseas concerning a large unclaimed money wire. other source material may be of a more esoteric nature, including fragments of and references to ancient myth, international film, avant-garde ballet, and American fiction. While varied in approach, what all the artists share is a penchant for experimentation and a re-envisioning of previous moments and events in artistic culture through new media.

October 17, 2010 – January 9, 2011

Organized by the Smart Museum of Art, University of Chicago.


ben-Ner provides two short videos which, arguably, are the most whimsical and self-referential in the exhibition. known for adapting adventure narratives and using bits and pieces of his own domestic sphere– child and parent relations, stage sets in his kitchen, and references to the importance of play—ben-Ner entertains with humor that verges on slapstick. Visitors will be struck, too, by his conscious construction of a “natural” viewing environment; a theater which literally contains a carpeted hill punctuated with a real tree, where audiences can recline and view his single-channel video, Wild Boy, based loosely on the 1970 françois truffaut film L’Enfant savage (the Wild Child).

herrera, an alumnus of the university of tulsa, refers to his double-channel video work, Les Noces—his first foray into moving images—as a “digital media installation.” herrera, who is inspired by the history of modern abstract art, dance and music, uses fragments of his own abstract drawings as a point of departure. these drawn fragments have been scanned into a computer software program which randomly projects changing images onto two screens at opposing ends of his viewing theater. set to the austere and pulsating musical score of igor stravinsky’s 1923 avant-garde ballet, Les Noces (the Wedding), herrera’s adaptation is a unique marriage of art and music, action and performance, tradition and innovation.

the final and feature-length film of the exhibition by sussman and the rufus Corporation, The Rape of the Sabine Women, is a stylized tapestry of sound and image which adapts classical content into a lush contemporary allegory. ripe with art historical and popular culture references, filmed in various international locations, and set to an original score by Jonathan bepler, the costumes and characters seep with pathos and re-tell rome’s foundation myth within the modern context of 1960s chic. inspired also by the 1799 painting, The Intervention of the Sabine Woman by french Neo-Classical painter Jacques-louis David, sussman and the rufus Corporation have created an epic and operatic drama in five acts. As New York Times critic roberta smith described, “this extraordinary yet ponderous meditation on love, community and the senselessness of war is like eating a chocolate chip cookie made of nothing but the chips.”

A loaded sensory experience all around and a striking counterpoint to our summer exhibition, To Live Forever: Egyptian Treasures from the Brooklyn Museum, we urge you to visit Adaptation and decide for yourself which of these stories resonates most strongly for you.

Guy Ben-Ner, Still from single-channel video Wild Boy, 2004. Courtesy of the artist and Postmasters Gallery, NY. Arturo Herrera, Source drawing for Les Noces, 2007. Courtesy of the artist and Sikkema Jenkins & Co., NY.

Eve Sussman & The Rufus Corporation, Photographic still from The Rape of the Sabine Women (Girls at the Pool), 2005. Photo by Benedikt Partenheimer, courtesy of the artists and Roebling Hall, New York.

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It was a chance encounter that affirmed Catherine Whitney’s interest in Philbrook. At a 2007 dinner in Houston, Whitney was randomly seated next to James Peck, then Philbrook’s curator of European and American art. After an evening hearing about the museum, Whitney was more than intrigued. “I remember sitting there and thinking what a great job that must be.” Whitney said. Little more than three years later, that idea

has become a reality. On July 12, Whitney joined Philbrook as Chief Curator and Curator of American Art. Whitney comes to Tulsa via Washington D.C. and New Mexico where

she worked in various museum and gallery positions including the National Gallery of Art

and the Gerald Peters Gallery in Santa Fe. Specializing in American art from 1890-1940, Whitney brings a new perspective to Philbrook that will create a myriad of new opportunities.

“i remember sitting there and thinking what a great job that must be.”

back from europeApproximately one year ago, the exquisite sculptures

on loan to Philbrook from the Kasser Art Foundation

left Tulsa for an international tour. These pieces

by Auguste Rodin, Alberto Giacometti and Jacques

Lipchitz were featured in the exhibition Earthly

Paradises: Masterpieces from the Kasser Art Foundation,

which was shown at the Hungarian National Gallery

in Budapest, and the Art Collections and Museum

in Augsburg, Germany. Now all five sculptures have

returned from Europe, and are reinstalled in our

galleries. Not only is Adam back in the Rotunda, but

now you can also find three more Rodin sculptures

newly placed in the Music Room, including the

beautiful bronze Eternal Springtime.

Jacques Lipchitz, Harlequin with Clarinet, 1919-20. Limestone. Loaned by The Kasser Art Foundation, Montclair, New Jersey

ABOVE: Auguste Rodin, Young Mother in a Grotto, ca. 1885, Marble. BELOW: Auguste Rodin, Eternal Springtime, 1898, Bronze. Loaned by the Kasser Art Foundation

Meet Catherine Whitney Chief Curator and Curator of American Art


Constructing a human Comedy: the Art of honoré DaumierOctober 24, 2010 – January 2, 2011Works on Paper Gallery

This October, Philbrook will open an exhibition of lithographs of the great French artist Honoré Daumier (1808-1879). These satirical prints are often dark and humorous, and they were originally created for the French newspapers Le Charivari and La Caricature. The exhibition in the Works on Paper Gallery will feature some of Daumier’s favorite and often-reprised themes, such as the challenges faced by artists at the official salons, the myriad problems with public transportation, and the corruption of Napoleon III’s government. The works in the exhibition will be drawn from Phibrook’s permanent collection, and will be supplemented with loans from the Oklahoma City Museum of Art and a local private collection.

LEFT: Honoré Daumier, The New Oedipus In Front of the New Sphinx, June 17, 1851, Lithograph. Gift of Dr. William and Mrs. Elaine Lavendusky, 2005.5.101. CENTER: Honoré Daumier, That Good Mr. Ratapoil Promised Them…, June 20, 1851, Lithograph. Gift of Dr. William and Mrs. Elaine Lavendusky, 2005.5.102. RIGHT: Honoré Daumier, View of Any Boulevard, August 9, 1854, Lithograph. Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Simon A. Levit, 1998.3.2.

Myths and Memories: highlights from the Walker Collection of Native Artthrough October 17, 2010Works on Paper Gallery

This exhibition features contemporary Native art from across North America representing a variety of media and styles. These diverse works illustrate traditional myths of the Canadian Woodlands and Southwestern Pueblos, as well as memories of warriors riding on horseback across the Plains. From realistic representations to modern abstractions, this art depicts Indian perspectives on life in the late 20th century.

Sandra Okuma, Summer Ride, 2006, Gouache. Collection of Jauvanta M. and Albert L. Walker, gift of Helen and Richard Herrnstadt

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Pop-up Pulp: thomas AllenThursday, October 21, 5:30 – 7:30 pmFree Book Smart Tulsa @ Philbrook

Books and art collide in Thomas Allen’s work, which combine pulp fiction and photography. Book jacket heroes and heroines break free from their two-dimensional confines and come to life – and stories pop. Discover Allen’s work and how he came to alter and adapt pulp novels for his stunning photographs. You’ll even have a chance to try it out yourself!

Thomas Allen, Outbreak, 2009. Chromogenic print.

All About bizarro: An evening with Dan PiraroThursday, November 18, 6 – 7:30 pmFree with admission

Twisted genius, Tulsa native, stand-up comedian, songwriter and Reuben Award winner for Outstanding Cartoonist of the Year, Dan Piraro leads us into his own Bizarro world. Take a look at his beginnings, his process and his favorites. Step into his mind and his cartoons – laughing all the way.

Print Action: AdaptationThursday, December 16, 5:30 – 8 pm Free with admission

The Print Action is back! Printmakers Michelle Martin, Darshan Phillips, Denny Schmickle and May Yang will adapt work by other artists into their own original silk-screen designs. Do a little adapting yourself by selecting the images you like, layering them and adding your own touches – all while DJ Demko spins. Bring along a tote or t-shirt too!

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Get an insider’s scoop into the creative process on the 3rd Thursday of every month.

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Tulsa Opera @ PhilbrookPerFOrmaNce: arias and art Sunday, October 3, 12:30 – 1:30 pm

Europe in the 19th century was awash in art and music – and also in romance. At Philbrook, Tulsa Opera studio artists will perform selections from Giuseppe Verdi’s La Traviata, Tulsa Opera's season opening production. Then Tanya Paul, Philbrook's Ruth G. Hardman Curator of European Art, will take visitors on an exploration of the artistic connections to the sculpture Eternal Springtime by Auguste Rodin.

Powers of Ten celebration5 Films + 5 Speakers = Tulsa’s Power of TenSunday, October 10, 2010; 2 – 3:30 pm

Charles and Ray Eames created the film “Powers of Ten” over thirty years ago, and it is still blowing our minds. Watch this classic film along with rarely-seen films by these design icons and hear local aficionados discuss the impact of modern design in Tulsa. Co-presented by the Tulsa Foundation for Architecture and Modern Tulsa. Charles and Ray Eames, Still from Powers of Ten, 1977.

gallery Talk: a conversation with a contemporary artist Wednesday, October 13, Noon – 1 pm

Join in a discussion with Kreg Kallenberger, sculptor of the Philbrook favorite Titanic No. 268, and Chris Kallenberger, Philbrook Director of Collections and Exhibitions. They will explore Kreg’s piece – the materials, processes, and evocative beauty of the work of glass – and the art that surrounds it in one of Philbrook’s contemporary galleries.

lecTure: high Fidelity in AdaptationSunday, October 17, 2 – 3 pm

Step into the world of Adaptation with Stephanie Smith, Deputy Director and Chief Curator at the Smart Museum of Art, University of Chicago. Smith, who is the curator of the special exhibition Adaptation: Video Installations by Guy Ben-Ner, Arturo Herrera, Catherine Sullivan, and Eve Sussman & The Rufus Corporation, will put the exhibition into a broader art context, discuss the rise of video art and installation, and explore individual works and artists in the exhibition.

Guy Ben-Ner, Still from single-channel video Moby Dick, 2000. Courtesy of the artist and Postmasters Gallery, New York.

eDucaTOrS’ OPeNiNg:Adaptation: Video Installations by Guy Ben-Ner, Arturo Herrera, Catherine Sullivan, and Eve Sussman & The Rufus CorporationThursday, October 28, 4 – 6 pm

Popular culture is rife with adaptations – from books made into movies to ads referencing artworks. The special exhibition Adaptation considers how contemporary artists transform source material into compelling works of art.

Educators will learn more about this special exhibition through hands-on art projects and take-home materials complete with project ideas and exhibition resources that can be utilized in the classroom. No registration required.

gallery Talk: Constructing a Human Comedy – The Art of Honoré DaumierWednesday, November 10, Noon – 1 pm

The French artist Honoré Daumier (1808-1879) created literally thousands of lithographs for the newspapers Le Charivari and La Caricature. Philbrook’s new exhibition includes almost thirty of these often wickedly humorous caricatures and cartoons. Join Tanya Paul, Philbrook’s Ruth G. Hardman Curator of European Art, in an exploration of the images and issues in the work of this prolific master.

Brushwork Painting – Strokes of eleganceSaturday, October 16, 1 – 4 pm$32/member, $40/not yet memberArtist: Yiren Gallagher

With inspiration from the autumn season in the Philbrook gardens, discover the joys of Oriental brush painting. Students will explore the beauty of the strokes and elegance of compositions in the creation of their own brush paintings.

altered BooksSaturday, November 6 & Sunday, November 7, 1 – 5 pm$64/member, $80/not yet memberArtist: Milissa Burkart

Alter and Adapt! In this hands-on workshop, join book artist Milissa Burkart to create an altered book that will take an existing book and then manipulate, transform, and reconstruct it to create a three-dimensional narrative. Go ahead – judge these books by their covers, and open them to discover even more!

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life Drawing – Open StudioThursdays, year-round 6:30 – 9 pmNo life Drawing classes Nov. 25, Dec. 23 or 30$10 per session or $55 for six sessions intermediate to advanced skill levels.Artist: Richard Rich

Develop your drawing skills in these open studio sessions. Participants will practice drawing nude male and female models through gesture sketches and poses of longer duration.

life Drawing – Tips & Techniques Thursdays, October 7, November 4, December 2; 6:30 – 9 pm$10 per session or $55 for six sessions all skill levels.Have you wanted to try life drawing, but need the basics to begin? Have you had experience with life drawing, but want new ways to approach the figure? During our Life Drawing – Open Studio sessions on the first Thursday of each month, an artist will offer instruction, new steps and techniques for life and figure drawing. Explore new approaches to practice throughout the month!

lecTure: craig e. Dykers, aiaThursday, November 11, 6:30 – 7:30 pm

Internationally renowned architect Craig E. Dykers co-founded the Snøhetta architecture firm, which is designing the National September 11 Memorial Museum Pavilion at the World Trade Center site. Dykers is also known for the innovative design of the Bibliotecha Alexandrina in Alexandria, Egypt, the Norwegian National Opera in Oslo and the Lillehammer Winter Olympics Art Museum. Learn more about his work and process in this special event available only for Philbrook and American Institute of Architects Eastern Oklahoma members. Co-presented by the American Institute of Architects Eastern Oklahoma Chapter. Space is limited. Reserve your seat today by visiting aiaeok.org and clicking on the Calendar of Events.

gallery Talk: artists’ adaptations at PhilbrookWednesday, December 8, Noon – 1 pm

In the spirit of Adaptation, Philbrook curators Christina Burke, Chris Kallenberger, Tanya Paul and Catherine Whitney explore how artists throughout the ages and across cultures have experimented with the idea of adaptation using examples throughout Philbrook’s collection.

Bibliotecha Alexandrina in Alexandria, Egypt

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Scholarships Financial assistance is available. Submit requests for financial assistance at least two weeks prior to the start of classes. Visit philbrook.org, call 918.748.5379, or email [email protected] for a scholarship application. Partial scholarships are available for educators.

children & families

Free Second Saturday Family Days are made possible through the support of Bank of America, Hille Foundation, the Oklahoma Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts and the Raymond and Bessie Kravis Foundation.

Philbrook is grateful to Barbara and Stephen Heyman for their support of the Heyman Family Adventures in Art which supports the Children’s Workshops and Activity Backpacks.

MyMuseum is made possible through the generous support of Barbara and Stephen Heyman, the Oklahoma Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts, Public Service Company of Oklahoma, Raymond and Bessie Kravis Foundation, Ruth Ann Fate and Martin E. Fate Jr. Foundation, JP Morgan Chase and SpiritAero Systems.

MYmuseumMYmuseum

mymuseumall day every dayFree with admission

If you haven’t signed up for the MyMuseum program yet, what are you waiting for? It’s easy, just stop into the museum anytime to receive a starter tool kit and then each month you visit, your child will receive an art supply and art card featuring a new artwork of the month. It’s a great way to get your child’s creative juices flowing month after month!

Philbrook thanks Z-104.5 The Edge, Urban Tulsa Weekly, Ervin Photography, the Oklahoma Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts, and the Raymond and Bessie Kravis Foundation for their support of the 3rd Thursday series.

We also wish to thank the supporters of the Outreach Spot’s Suitcase program— Target, The Tulsa Foundation and the Flint Family Foundation—as well as the following generous donors who provide operating support for Philbrook’s educational programming—the Judith and Jean Pape Adams Charitable Foundation, The Sherman E. Smith Family Foundation and William.

Backpacksall day every dayFree with admission

Check out one of our Backpacks from the admission desk to help you navigate Philbrook with your family. We’ve added all new content and activities so you can learn things you never knew about your museum.

children & families

have your Birthday Party @ PhilbrookSaturdays, two hours between 10 am & 4 pm (excluding Free 2nd Saturdays)$300/members only (extra fees may apply)

Ages 3–12 20 children maximum, with two adult chaperones Register six weeks in advance by calling 918.748.5379

Looking for a unique and unforgettable birthday party for your child? Host it at the museum! You supply the children and the cake, and we’ll cover everything else including decorations, kid-friendly gallery activities and an art project led by one of our teaching artists.

Free Family DayOctober 9, November 13, December 11 Drop in anytime from 10:30 am – 4 pm

The second Saturday of the month is always chock full of hands-on art projects, family friendly tours, scavenger hunts and other fun activities that are aimed specifically for a family audience. Pop in any time, make an art project with the little ones in your life and create a new family memory.

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WOrkShOPS FOr chilDreN1st & 3rd Saturdays, 1 – 3 pm$5/member, $7/not yet member per student or$10/member, $12/not yet member per student with an adult

Ages 6–12 (Children may attend without accompanying adults)

The magic of monoprintsGuest Artist – Kathleen Pendergrass

Explore the Native American exhibition Myths and Memories and then use a cool printing press to create colorful prints.

Super Sand artGuest Artist – Andrea Wamble

Experiment with colored sand to create art that is fun to look at and touch!

Dazzling Dioramas Guest Artist – Mary Jane Porter

Bring stories to life by transforming your favorite fairy tale, nursery rhyme or movie into a 3-dimensional work of art.

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garden glow, No Explore Art

Festival of Trees children’s Party, No Explore Art

Pop up holiday cards Guest Artist – Deborah Kingsbury

Adapt your favorite holiday story, family adventure or even a personal photograph you bring from home to create a handmade card.

In order to make participation in our programs a positive experience for all students and staff, we reserve the right to remove students who do not adhere to our Class and Program Policy, available at www.philbrook.org or by contacting 918.748.5379.

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news

Many visitors ask about our feline

coworkers and how they cope in

the extreme heat of summer and

the cold months of winter.

During the 100 plus degree-days

of summer, the cats are put away

into air-conditioned bathrooms overnight. When they wake they are

let outdoors in the morning, the cats are refreshed and quite frisky

as they begin their “work” day. They spend most of the summer

lounging in the shade by the pools, lazily watching people go by and

taking an occasional swipe at the foot of a passing gardener.

In the winter, they get especially spoiled. During the holidays their

stockings are hung near the furnace and filled with all sorts of treats

and toys, gifts from the staff and volunteers. The cats patrol and hunt

the gardens for a few hours each afternoon but then stay snuggled

down in their fluffy beds the rest of the time. We hope you have the

chance to enjoy our feline coworkers as much as we do!

Grow to Give 2.0Philbrook & the Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma

As of printing time, Philbrook has donated 2420 pounds of fresh produce to the Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma this year. The summer crops included melons, chard, okra, peppers, tomatoes, eggplant, squash, green beans, brussels sprouts, and cucumbers. A fall crop of lettuce, spinach, and peas were planted in late August and early September and will keep producing until the first hard freeze.

There has been much conversation about the next phase of the Grow to Give garden. The overwhelmingly positive response from the community and the amount of food Philbrook donated has set a precedent for future seasons. The Museum also has a responsibility to its membership to restore the South Formal Gardens to their original intention, a floral display garden. As a compromise, the south gardens will be planted with vegetables for the spring season. Once the spring crops have been harvested, a traditional planting design will take its place with gorgeous, colorful flower borders the Philbrook gardens are known for. In this way, Philbrook is able to continue helping the community and also uphold the responsibility of preserving the gardens for its members and visitors.

The Philbrook staff spent an afternoon volunteering at the Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma packing boxes of food for needy families. Staff members spent two hours packing 17 pallets of food. That comes to 816 boxes of food that will feed 816 people for one week. It was a great afternoon of team building and community support.

Where for Art thou Acer and Perilla?

best Conservation or Preservation Project Conservation of Music Room Murals

Philbrook is the proud recipient of two 2010 Oklahoma

Museums Association Awards. The OMA Awards Program

honors the excellence and quality of projects accomplished

by institutional members.

best outreach or educational Program Free 2nd Saturdays

oklahoma Museums Association Awards


Philbrook’s 26th annual Festival of Trees celebrates the

holidays with activities for all ages throughout the season.

Mark your calendars now to join Tulsans who have made

the museum part of their family traditions for generations.

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PHILBROOKFESTIVAL OF TREES

Nov. 19 – Dec. 12, 2010

Friday, November 19 sponsor/patron preview party*, 6-7 pm treeview party*, 7-9 pm

Saturday, November 20 member opening, 9 am-Noon Garden Glow, 5-8 pm

Saturday, December 4 children’s party*, 9 am-Noon Members Only

Sunday, December 5 Four x Four party*, 5:30-9 pm Members Only

tours of philbrook are available during Festival of Trees by calling Roselle Tyner, 748-5309.

*All paid events require advance reservations for entrance. Reservations are limited and are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. For additional information, visit philbrook.org.

saturday, Nov. 20 9 am – noon 5 – 7 pm

sunday, Nov. 21 11 am – 3 pm

friday, Nov. 26 10 am – 3 pm

saturday, Nov. 27 10 am – 3 pm

sunday, Nov. 28 11 am – 3 pm

saturday, Dec. 4 9 am – 3 pm

sunday, Dec. 5 11 am – 3 pm

saturday, Dec. 11 10 am – 3 pm

sunday, Dec. 12 11 am – 3 pm

Bring all your little elves during the times listed above for a photo with Old Saint Nick. New this year: Santa photos will be delivered electronically. Cost will be $10 for one pose of $20 for up to three poses. Once you recieve your photos via email you are free to reproduce them however you choose.

Treeview Party

Children’s Party Garden Glow


The collectible pin and ornaments are available in the museum shop.

eventsAnnual Pin and ornament The 21st annual Festival of Trees collectible pin is designed by

Nitaya Emig and Megan Neal of Entwined Design. They have also

been selected to create a collectible ornament.

Collectible Gingerbread ornament The 2010 Gingerbread Ornament is the first in a series of

gingerbread ornaments. Michele Hunter Richardson has

captured the flavor and tradition of the Philbrook gingerbreads

in this inaugural ornament. Limited edition of 250.

Save the date to celebrate the beauty of the Philbrook gardens in spring during this museum fundraiser.

Garden Party – Friday, April 29

Reservations at la Villa Restaurant are suggested during the Festival of Trees season. Call 748-5367 for more information.

RESTAURANT

Marshall beer tastingThursday, October 28, 6-8 pm$50/ person plus tax Space is limited, RSVP at 918.748.5366

Join us as we partner with Tulsa’s own Marshall Brewing Company for our first-ever Beer Dinner. You will taste some wonderful food prepared by our la Villa Restaurant chef and wash it down with some of the finest beers you’ve ever tasted. save the date


holiday Gift Membership What better gift for that special “hard to buy for” person, than the gift of art? A Philbrook membership is the perfect size for everyone, lasts an entire year and the memories last a lifetime. You may purchase a gift membership online at philbrook.org, by phone by calling the Membership Department at 918.748.5320, or in person at the front desk or the Museum Shop. Put Philbrook memberships on your holiday shopping list and your friends and family are sure to be delighted!

Making a Difference Philbrook Museum of Art gratefully acknowledges the generous support provided by JPMorgan Chase for the Museum and its programs. From special exhibitions to programs for families and underserved children, JPMorgan Chase is an important partner in helping Philbrook fulfill its mission in the community.

In recent years, Philbrook has experienced a renewed interest in our collection of Native American art. Much

of this is attributable to the knowledge and passion possessed by Christina Burke, curator of Native American and Non-western art. Her ability to connect people to the art in our collection is unsurpassed.

Nobody knows this better than the members of the Native American Art Circle.

If you want to learn more about Philbrook’s impressive collection of

Native American art from Christina and other noted scholars in the field, you are invited to become a member of the Native American Art Circle. Membership is open to any Philbrook Museum member for an additional $500 contribution. And, your membership in the Circle provides important resources that care for and conserve the collection.

For more information, contact Frank Mulhern, Assistant Director of Development, at 918.748.5332 or [email protected].

Planned Giving Florence and Don Sharp enjoyed spending time at Philbrook. Florence volunteered many hours first learning about our collection, then conducting tours for visitors of all ages. Don particularily enjoyed the beautiful gardens. A recent gift from their foundation continues to support the Museum they loved. Their contribution will enhance our guests experience for years to come.

Florence and Don Sharp, thank you for loving Philbrook

Join your friends in Masters Society for a special dinner in la Villa Restaurant after the opening of Adaptation.October 15, 7:45 pm$40/person plus tax. (Beer, wine and cocktails extra)

rsVP by Wednesday, october 13, reservations may be confirmed using a credit card. Call Jaana Donathan, la Villa Restaurant Manager, at 918.748.5366.

Menu: Grilled Watermelon Caprice Salad with Tomatoes, Goat Cheese & Balsamic Dressing • Veal Osso Buco with Chipotle Polenta, Fall Vegetables and freshly baked rolls with butter • Crème Brulee with fresh berries

lecture: Craig e. Dykers, AiAThursday, November 11, 6:30 – 7:30 pm

See Education Programs beginning on page 8 for details.

MEMBERS ONLY


Mr. Gerald Camp and Mrs. Joan Hastings-Camp

Mr. and Mrs. Greg Heckenkemper

Ms. Donna A. Henry

Judge and Mrs. Edward Hicks

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