The Toledo Museum of Art

Family Center Now Open Fridays

michelleharvey — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 13:51:08 +0000

The TMA Family Center is now open during It’s Friday! In addition to Sundays (noon-5:30) and Tues/Thurs (10:30-3:30), this free art center for kids up to age 10 and their families is open on Fridays from 3:30-8 p.m. See our calendar for weekly themes.

Artwork of the Week: February 17

michelleharvey — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 13:44:07 +0000

Germany, probably Nuremberg, Aquamanile in the Form of a Lion, copper alloy, engraved and gilt, about 1400. H. 12 ½ in. Gallery 19

The word “aquamanile” derives from the Latin for “water” and “hand,” since the vessels were used for ritual hand washing in church ceremonies and for washing hands at the table in wealthy homes. This fine example, made in the form of a roaring lion with a dragon for a handle, was filled through a hinged opening in the head. Originally a spigot protruded from the chest for drawing the water.

Art Hours, Glassblowing Demos Resume

michelleharvey — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:07:16 +0000

After a month of closure to install new furnaces, the Glass Pavilion Hot Shops have re-opened with the full schedule of daily glassblowing demonstrations (free) and Art Hours glass-making classes ($15 members/$25 nonmembers). This month’s Art Hours feature glass hearts and Mardi Gras beads. Call 419-254-5771 ext. 7448 for tickets.

Docent Applications Now Being Accepted

michelleharvey — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 14:42:35 +0000

TMA is seeking dedicated volunteers for its next class of art docents. If you missed the January 19 & 20 information sessions, information packets can still be picked up at the Main Museum Information Desk and Plough Entrance starting January 24. Applications—also available on the TMA website—are due by February 17. Call Lynn Duty or Paula Brown-Gray for more information (419-255-8000).

Art Docent Class Now Enrolling

michelleharvey — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 14:58:32 +0000

TMA is looking for dedicated volunteers to help bring its collection and exhibitions to life! A new Docent class will begin in 2012. Participants will attend classroom and gallery training sessions to become familiar with the TMA collection and how visitors interact with the art. To learn more, attend one of two free informational sessions in the Little Theater: January 19: NOON–1:30 P.M. (or) January 20: 6:30–8 P.M. More information here.

New Art Docent Class Forming

michelleharvey — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 17:05:24 +0000

The Toledo Museum of Art will soon be recruiting and training for its next class of art Docents. Interviews will be held during spring 2012, and training will begin in the fall.

To learn more, attend one of two free information sessions held in the Museum’s Little Theater: Thursday, Jan. 19 from noon to 1:30 p.m., or Friday, Jan. 20 from 6:30–8 p.m. Additional information can be found at toledomuseum.org/about/jobs-volunteer/docents.

January 2012 Programs at TMA

michelleharvey — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 19:15:29 +0000

The Toledo Museum of Art releases its January 2012 public programming.

January 2012 Programs.

New Winetasting Series Debuts in 2012

michelleharvey — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 19:12:31 +0000

The Toledo Museum of Art’s popular wine tasting series has been enhanced for 2012 with the addition of free, Docent-led tours of objects in the collection that expand upon the theme of the tastings. For example, the first tasting in the series features wine by women winemakers, and the theme of the related tour is women artists. Eight tastings spanning January 13 through April 13 are slated.

Click here for further details.

50th Anniversary of Studio Glass Movement

michelleharvey — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 15:00:39 +0000

The American Studio Glass Movement that emerged from two experimental glass workshops at the Toledo Museum of Art (TMA) in 1962 has transformed the art world by making glass a popular and respected artistic medium. The Museum will celebrate the 50^th anniversary of this historic moment with an array of activities, which include a major glass exhibition and hosting the 2012 Glass Art Society Conference.

Continued here

Enjoy ‘The Great Art Escape’ this Holiday Season

michelleharvey — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 18:33:01 +0000

Are you looking for something to do with family and friends between the Christmas and New Year’s holidays? Why not visit the Toledo Museum of Art and take part in The Great Art Escape, five days (Dec. 27–Dec. 31) full of arts activities for those of all ages.

Each day of The Great Art Escape features different programming related to the Museum’s extraordinary collection of art. There will be storytelling, performances in the Great Gallery, mini-performances highlighting works of art in the TMA collection, drawing in the galleries, and the chance for visitors to sketch designs and see Museum artists create their designs in glass.

Click here for more information:

Great Art Escape