“The Shape of Things: Warren MacKenzie Ceramics”
Through February 23, 2014
Few artists have enjoyed as devoted a following as ceramist Warren MacKenzie. His philosophy of making and decades of teaching have made a lasting impact on the development of American studio pottery—an influence extending to generations of students and collectors. Throughout his sixty years of making he has explored the shape of things and the interplay of the intentional with the unexpected. His solidly built forms enhance daily rituals of serving, eating, and drinking, showcasing not only his mastery of material and artistic intuition, but the ceaseless work ethic behind his success. This exhibition pays tribute to this much-honored pioneer with objects from the collection assembled by Susanna and George Grossman, a recent gift to the Museum.
“Sam Francis: Five Decades of Abstract Expressionism from California Collections”
Through April 20, 2014
This exhibition celebrates internationally acclaimed California native Sam Francis, one of the state’s most historically significant artists. Featuring a colorful range of the artist’s paintings and unique works on paper, this survey highlights different periods of the artist’s oeuvre as represented in extraordinary public and private California collections, starting from the early works the artist made in the San Francisco Bay Area in the 1940s leading up to the artist’s influential and expansive body of work created between the 1950s and the 1990s. Represented are works made in the artist’s California studios in Palo Alto, Point Reyes, Santa Monica, and Venice, as well as those made when Francis was living in New York, Switzerland, and Japan. The exhibition is organized by the Sam Francis Foundation in collaboration with the Pasadena Museum of California Art and the Crocker Art Museum.
OPENING EXHIBITION
“Jules Tavernier: Artist and Adventurer”
February 16 through May 11, 2014
This is the first museum exhibition to survey the work of early California artist Jules Tavernier (1844–1889). Born in Paris and trained in France, Tavernier adapted his native country’s Barbizon aesthetic to scenes of the American West. This exhibition surveys the artist’s entire career through 100 paintings and works on paper, from his early transcontinental illustrations for “Harper’s Weekly” and paintings of Native American subjects to scenes of the San Francisco Bay Area and Monterey Peninsula, where he founded the local art colony in 1875. Also featured are the artist’s signature paintings of erupting volcanoes, which he painted in Hawaii before his untimely death at age 45. The exhibition is accompanied by a full-color catalogue—the first
to feature Tavernier exclusively—and features essays by Scott A. Shields, Ph.D., the Crocker’s chief curator and associate director, as well as Claudine Chalmers, Ph.D., and Alfred Harrison, Jr.
STUDENT & COMMUNITY EXHIBITION
“Youth Art Month”
February 27 through April 6, 2014
A state-wide program presented by the California Art Education Association, Youth Art Month celebrates successful art education programs in this invigorating and varied showcase of student artwork. An annual Crocker tradition, the Museum is proud to serve again as a venue for Sacramento-area schools and art organizations.
CONCERTS, FILMS, & SPECIAL EVENTS
“Half the Sky” Film Series: “Persepolis”
(2007, 96 Minutes, PG-13)
Thursday, February 6, 7 p.m.
The Crocker is proud to participate again in the UC Davis Campus Community Book Project. The 2013 selection “Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide” by Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn, is an inspirational account of the global issues women face. Guest film curator Kristen Anderson Wagner presents a series of groundbreaking films depicting the struggles and triumphs of women from diverse cultures. February’s film “Persepolis,” is an Oscar-nominated humanistic drama by co-directors Vincent Paronnaud and Marjane Satrapi. This adaptation of Satrapi’s bestselling autobiographical graphic novel details the trails faced by an outspoken Iranian girl who finds her unique attitude and outlook on life repeatedly challenged during the Islamic revolution. Free for members and included with general admission for nonmembers. Admission prices are located at crockerartmuseum.org. Space is limited and reserving tickets in advance is recommended.
Classical Concert: Amber Liao, Piano
Sunday, February 9, 3 p.m.
“The Shape of Things: Warren MacKenzie Ceramics” shows how everyday, functional ceramics can be works of art. Pianist Amber Liao presents a program featuring compositions by Eastern European composers Leos Janacek, Bela Bartok and George Enescu who draw inspiration from the everyday folk music of their native lands. $6 Museum members, $10 students/youth, $12 nonmembers. Tickets may be purchased at crockerartmuseum.org, the Museum Admission Desk, or by calling (916) 808-1182. Space is limited and reserving tickets in advance is recommended. This concert is part of the Crocker’s monthly Classical Concert series with a Prelude Tour preceding the concert at 1:30 p.m.
ASG Evaluation Day
Tuesday, February 11, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
The Art Service Group will sponsor an evaluation day focusing on paintings, prints, lithographs, and antique maps with Charles Gray and paintings, art glass, pottery, sculpture, and old costume jewelry with Sylvia Fitzgerald. Informal appraisals (verbal approximations of value) are $10 per item or $45 for five items. Appointments are required. For more information visit crockerartmuseum.org. For an appointment, call (916) 808-7752.
Art Mix/Midtown Prom
Thursday, February 13, 5 – 9 p.m.
Art Mix teams up with Unseen Heroes to bring you a night of spiked punch, wallflowers, and cummerbunds. Featuring arms-length-apart dancing to beats by special guest DJs and live music, plus corsage and boutonniere art making with featured artists and designers. Replace those embarrassing prom photos from years past in a fun photobooth and check out 10-minute art talks on glamorous gowns depicted in the Crocker’s collection. Prizes will be awarded for the best 70s, 80s, and 90s prom ensembles, so dig up that old dress or tuxedo and come dressed to impress. Free for Museum members and $10 nonmembers. College students get a $2 discount on tickets. Drink specials under $5 all night.
Music of Hawaii with Patrick Landeza
Thursday, February 20, 7 p.m.
Award-winning Hawaiian musician, songwriter, producer, and educator Patrick Kahakauwila Kamaholelani Landeza is considered a leading performer of Hawaiian slack key guitar, or “ki ho‘alu,” one of the world’s great acoustic guitar traditions. This concert will include music inspired by the Hawaiian landscapes depicted in the exhibition “Jules Tavernier: Artist and Adventurer.” $6 Museum members, $10 students/youth, $12 nonmembers. Space is limited and reserving tickets in advance is recommended.
Performance: “Hatch”
Thursday, February 27, 6:30 p.m.
Enjoy an informal evening of contemporary dance in the intimate ambience of the Setzer Foundation Auditorium. Back for its third year, “Hatch” is curated by Lorelei Bayne and features new and in-progress works by noted choreographers, including a special performance inspired by Jules Tavernier’s depictions of the Native American Sun Dance. The audience is invited to give feedback in a post-performance conversation with the artists. Free for Museum members, $8 students/youth, $10 nonmembers. Tickets may be purchased at crockerartmuseum.org, the Museum Admission Desk, or by calling (916) 808-1182. Space is limited and reserving tickets in advance is recommended.
TOURS & TALKS
Highlight Tours
Saturdays, February 1, 8, 15, 22, 11 a.m. & 1 p.m.
Sundays, February 2, 9, 16, 23, 11 a.m. & 1 p.m.
Visitors will discover the essence of the Crocker’s permanent collection in this introductory tour of the Museum. Free for Museum members and included with general admission for nonmembers. Admission prices are located at crockerartmuseum.org
Lunch & Learn
Tuesday, February 4, 12 p.m.
Join an in-depth examination of Grafton Tyler Brown’s “Grotto Geyser, Yellowstone.” Before or after the 30-minute gallery talk, take time to enjoy lunch at the Crocker Cafe by Supper Club. Free for Museum members and included with general admission for nonmembers. Admission prices are located at crockerartmuseum.org.
New on View Tours
Thursdays, February 6 & 27, 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, February 8, 4 p.m.
Never the same tour twice, the New on View Tour dives into the Crocker’s latest special exhibitions and newest works of art. Free for Museum members and included with general admission for nonmembers. Admission prices are located at crockerartmuseum.org
Prelude Tour
Sunday, February 9, 1:30 p.m.
Before the Classical Concert at 3 p.m., enjoy a docent-led tour of the exhibition “The Shape of Things: Warren MacKenzie Ceramics.” Prelude Tours are open to all visitors and are free for Museum members and included with general admission for nonmembers. Admission prices are located at crockerartmuseum.org.
Crocker History Tour
Sunday, February 16, 12 p.m.
Get to know the Crocker family and the era they lived in as you journey back in time on this history-infused gallery tour. Free for Museum members and included with general admission for nonmembers. Admission prices are located at crockerartmuseum.org.
Kingsley Art Club Lecture Series: Doug Dertinger and Nigel Poor
Wednesday, February 19, 1:15 p.m.
Founded in 1892, the mission of the Kingsley Art Club is to promote knowledge and appreciation of art among its members and in the community. These monthly lectures feature local and regional artists and other arts insiders. February’s speakers are photographers Doug Dertinger and Nigel Poor who will discuss their unique photography class at San Quentin Prison, in which they use alternative forms of expressing photographic imagery without the use of cameras. $5 Museum members and college students, $10 nonmembers. Tickets may be purchased at crockerartmuseum.org, the Museum Admission Desk, or by calling (916) 808-1182. Space is limited and reserving tickets in advance is recommended.
Meet Me at the Museum
Tuesday, February 18, 10:30 a.m.
Art observation and conversation serve as a gateway to memories and social interaction during this tour designed for visitors living with dementia and Alzheimer’s. Free for everyone. Advance registration is required. To register or for more information, contact Tiffany Paige at (916) 792-3281 or Paige@ArtzAlz.org.
Educator Workshop: The Artist’s Process: Sam Francis
Saturday, February 22, 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Using the artwork of Sam Francis as inspiration, artist Kim Squaglia (whose work is in the Crocker's collection) will guide participants through the techniques of creating an Abstract Expressionist painting. Learn how to incorporate contemporary art into your classroom curriculum. Light refreshments will be served. $25 Museum members, $30 nonmembers. Advance registration required by February 17. Tickets may be purchased at crockerartmuseum.org, the Museum Admission Desk, or by calling (916) 808-1182.
YOUTH & FAMILY PROGRAMS
Kids & Company Gallery Adventure
Sundays, February 2 & 16, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Wildly amusing and surprisingly educational, this tour is the perfect way to introduce art to children ages five and older (and the adults that tag along with them) in a fun and playful manner. Free for Museum members and included with general admission for nonmembers. Admission prices are located at crockerartmuseum.org. This program takes place every first and third Sunday of the month.
Artful Tot
Tuesday, February 4, 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Every month, toddlers explore art-making with different materials and in new ways, from printmaking and color mixing to clay and fabric. Adults learn how to encourage experimentation and self-expression while nurturing their child’s creativity. Families are welcome to arrive anytime during this drop-in program. Please dress for mess. This program is for children from 19 to 36 months old and their caregivers. $10 Museum members (per pair; $5 per additional person), $15 nonmembers (per pair; $5 per additional person). Fees include Museum admission. This program takes place every first Tuesday of the month.
Wee Wednesday
Wednesdays, February 5, 19, 26, 10:30 & 11 a.m.
Bring your little one and yourself to this gallery-based art experience for children ages 3 to 5. The adventure begins in Tot Land with groups leaving at 10:30 and 11 a.m. This program takes place every Wednesday. Note: On February 12, there will be a special Valentine’s Day celebration instead on the regular Wee Wednesday. Wee Wednesdays are free for Museum members and included with general admission for nonmembers. Admission prices are located at crockerartmuseum.org. Wee Wednesdays are sponsored by Raley’s.
Art Blast
Saturday, February 8, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Each month a different work of art provides the inspiration for a memorable art-making activity for families with children ages 7 to 12. Families are welcome to drop in anytime during the program. Free for Museum members and included with general admission for nonmembers. Admission prices are located at crockerartmuseum.org. This program takes place every second Saturday of the month. Art Blast is sponsored by Raley’s.
Homeschool Day: Land and Sky
Tuesday, February 11, 12 – 2 (Drop In)
From fiery skies to rosy oceans, students ages 4 and older are invited to examine how artists use imagined colors, then create their own vibrant watercolor landscape in the studios. $2 per student in advance (advance registration is required by 5 p.m., February 10), $4 at the door. One chaperone is required for every five students and receives complimentary admission. Additional chaperones are $4 per person. Fees include Museum admission. Register at crockerartmuseum.org, the Museum Admission Desk, or by calling (916) 808-1182.
Wee Wednesday: Love Fest
Wednesday, February 12, 11 a.m.
Children ages five and younger and their grownups are invited to celebrate Valentine’s Day at this special Wee Wednesday. Enjoy a special musical performance, make Valentine’s crafts, and leave valentine hearts for your favorite artworks in the Crocker galleries. Free for Museum members and included with general admission for nonmembers. Admission prices are located at crockerartmuseum.org. Wee Wednesdays are sponsored by Raley’s.
Sunday Crafternoon
Sunday, February 16, 1 – 3 p.m.
This monthly gathering will inspire your family’s creativity and help you enjoy quality time together. Make simple crafts, using a variety of beautiful materials, while enjoying warm drinks and meeting new people. For ages 4 and up with adult participation, with ages 3 and under welcome to tag along at no extra charge. $5 per child ages 4 – 17 per session, $7 Museum members, $10 nonmembers (per adult per session). Fees include Museum admission. This program takes place every third Sunday of the month from October – March.
Black History Month Celebration: A Free Family Festival
Monday, February 17, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
The Museum is open and free from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Free for Everyone
African American and African history come alive at the Crocker’s annual Black History Month Celebration featuring live music and dance performances, fun hands-on learning, art activities, and Sacramento’s one and only Black and Beautiful Community Marketplace. Presented in collaboration with the Sojourner Truth Multicultural Art Museum. Sponsored by Target.
Baby Loves Art
Tuesday, February 18, 10:30 – 11 a.m.
The new Baby Loves Art engages babies (up to 18 months old) in visually stimulating gallery experiences and gives parents and caregivers a fun opportunity to connect with their babies and each other. All baby noises are expected and welcome. For the best art view, front carriers are recommended. Strollers are allowed, but please no backpacks. Meet at the Admission Desk; no advance registration required. Free for members and included with general admission for nonmembers. Admission prices are located at crockerartmuseum.org. This program takes place every third Tuesday of the month.
The Crocker Art Museum was the first public art museum in the Western U.S. and is one of the leading art museums in California today. The Museum offers a diverse spectrum of special exhibitions, events, and programs to augment its collections of Californian, European, Asian, African and Oceanic artworks, and international ceramics. The Crocker is located at 216 O Street in Downtown Sacramento. Museum hours are 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Tuesday–Sunday; 10 a.m.–9 p.m., Thursdays. Every third Sunday of the month is “Pay What You Wish Sunday” sponsored by Western Health Advantage. For more information, call (916) 808-7000 or visit crockerartmuseum.org.
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