The Hunter Museum http://www.huntermuseum.org en-us Hunter Museum of American Art 120 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:01 EST Join us for this spring semester of Art After School with lessons in drawing painting and sculpture for children aged 10-13 every Tuesday through March 13, 4:30 - 6:00 p.m. $60 members, $90 non-members.Questions? Suggestions? Comments? Contact Beth Prigge.  Cancellation policy.   Art After School 2/7 - 3/13 Member $60.00 USD Non-member $90.00 USD         http://www.huntermuseum.org/event/337/ http://www.huntermuseum.org/event/337/ Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:01 EST In this class we will explore the photographs of Dorothea Lange and learn more about life during the Great Depression. Students will write an original theatrical piece inspired by all they’ve learned and we will hold a special performance for our families on the last day of class. 6-12 year olds $60 members, $90 non-members   Play on Art Member $60.00 USD Non-member $90.00 USD   http://www.huntermuseum.org/event/351/ http://www.huntermuseum.org/event/351/ Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:01 EST What Makes It Great? with Rob Kapilow Bella Hristova, violin; Gloria Chien, piano Beethoven "Kreutzer" Sonata Select the number of Member or Non-Member tickets below and then click Add to Cart. String Theory Feb. 9, 2012 Concert Member Ticket 1 $20.00 2 $40.00 3 $60.00 4 $80.00 5 $100.00 6 $120.00 Member Number String Theory Feb. 9, 2012 Concert Non-Member Ticket 1 $25.00 2 $50.00 3 $75.00 4 $100.00 5 $125.00 6 $150.00 http://www.huntermuseum.org/event/303/ http://www.huntermuseum.org/event/303/ Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:01 EST Art doesn't just hang on a wall, it can be something that you use every day - from your cereal bowl to your favorite TV chair - art and design are all around you. Join us for this Home School Workshop and learn more about functional art.   Home School Workshop - Functional Art Member $10.00 USD Non-member $15.00 USD   http://www.huntermuseum.org/event/336/ http://www.huntermuseum.org/event/336/ Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:01 EST Join Tennessee American Water President Deron Allen and the Hunter to explore water in art, in our surrounding landscape and in our future in this community wide dialogue. Free to all. Program Free and Open to the Community. http://www.huntermuseum.org/event/319/ http://www.huntermuseum.org/event/319/ Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:01 EST Party in the basement of the Hunter and enjoy food, wine, beer, entertainment, a silent art auction and the wildly popular Smash & Grab gallery! Learn more about Hunter Underground 2012. Select a ticket option below and click Add to Cart: Hunter Underground 2012 Tickets 1 Underground Ticket $40.00 USD 2 Underground Tickets $80.00 USD 3 Underground Tickets $120.00 USD 4 Underground Tickets $160.00 USD 1 Underground Ticket + Smash and Grab Ticket $60.00 USD 2 Underground Tickets + 2 Smash and Grab Tickets $120.00 USD 3 Underground Tickets + 3 Smash and Grab Tickets $180.00 USD 4 Underground Tickets + 4 Smash and Grab Tickets $240.00 USD Sponsored by: http://www.huntermuseum.org/event/340/ http://www.huntermuseum.org/event/340/ Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:01 EST Come experience quick peaks into the minds of local artists as we present a new Pecha Kucha One Off Event. A partnership with the Association of Visual Arts and the Hunter, this pecha kucha style series of presentations will allow artists of all types from around our community to share their work, their ideas and their dreams – pecha kucha style. An artist social will follow the presentation. This event is free to all Chattanooga area artists.   http://www.huntermuseum.org/event/320/ http://www.huntermuseum.org/event/320/ Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:01 EST Join artist Karen Lamonte, creator of the Hunter’s Reclining Dress Impression with Drapery, one of the community’s favorite collection pieces, as she shares her work and ideas about art with us. Free to university students and faculty with college ID. http://www.huntermuseum.org/event/321/ http://www.huntermuseum.org/event/321/ Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:01 EST Preschoolers and their care givers are invited to join in St. Patrick’s Day themed craft making and activities. $12 non members, $8 members   Pre-K Member $8.00 USD Non-member $12.00 USD   http://www.huntermuseum.org/event/344/ http://www.huntermuseum.org/event/344/ Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:01 EST Bring your family for a free day of gallery exploration and crafts for the kids. http://www.huntermuseum.org/event/322/ http://www.huntermuseum.org/event/322/ Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:01 EST Miro String Quartet Gloria Chien, piano Works by Haydn and Elgar Select the number of Member or Non-Member tickets below and then click Add to Cart. String Theory March 8, 2012 Concert Member Ticket 1 $20.00 2 $40.00 3 $60.00 4 $80.00 5 $100.00 6 $120.00 Member Number String Theory March 8, 2012 Concert Non-Member Ticket 1 $25.00 2 $50.00 3 $75.00 4 $100.00 5 $125.00 6 $150.00 http://www.huntermuseum.org/event/304/ http://www.huntermuseum.org/event/304/ Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:01 EST Join photographer Shane Darwent and Curator of Education Adera Causey as we explore the photographs in Dorothea Lange’s America and create our own black and white images of Chattanooga as inspired by Lange’s probing pieces. Class will include photographing, editing and matting images for exhibition around town.  $25 non members/$20 members. Class continues on March 15. http://www.huntermuseum.org/event/353/ http://www.huntermuseum.org/event/353/ Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:01 EST Theater performances in the galleries presented by the Hunter Teen Advisory Council and the Chattanooga Theater Center Theaterquest productions. http://www.huntermuseum.org/event/325/ http://www.huntermuseum.org/event/325/ Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:01 EST This evening trailblazing educators Bruce Edwards and Andra Jurist will explore creativity through A Whole New Mind of abstraction in a community dialogue. Free to all in the community. http://www.huntermuseum.org/event/326/ http://www.huntermuseum.org/event/326/ Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:01 EST Discover American history through the eyes of documentary photographer Dorothea Lange in the special exhibition Dorothea Lange's America. Be inspired to document your on experiences.   Home School Workshop - Dorothea Lange Member $10.00 USD Non-member $15.00 USD   http://www.huntermuseum.org/event/334/ http://www.huntermuseum.org/event/334/ Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:01 EST In our continued partnership with Memorial Foundation, we are proud to present the annual Cam Busch Endowed Art For Health Lecture Series. This year’s program featuring actress Megan Cole, acclaimed for her award winning one woman performance of “Wit.” T. Tickets are required. Advanced tickets $20 HMAA members, $25 general public), $35 at the door ($15 students). Purchase at 495-4438 or www.memorial.org/foundation. http://www.huntermuseum.org/event/327/ http://www.huntermuseum.org/event/327/ Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:01 EST Join us for this spring semester of Art After School with lessons in drawing painting and sculpture for children aged 6-9 every Thursday through May 3, 4:30 - 6:00 p.m. $60 members, $90 non-members. Questions? Suggestions? Comments? Contact Beth Prigge.  Cancellation policy.   Art After School 3/29 - 5/3 Member $60.00 USD Non-member $90.00 USD     http://www.huntermuseum.org/event/338/ http://www.huntermuseum.org/event/338/ Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:01 EST Bring your family for a free day of gallery exploration, crafts for the kids and a special in gallery performance by the Creative Underground in celebration of Smithsonian’s National Jazz Month. http://www.huntermuseum.org/event/328/ http://www.huntermuseum.org/event/328/ Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:01 EST Join us for this spring semester of Art After School with lessons in drawing painting and sculpture for children aged 10-13 every Tuesday through May 8, 4:30 - 6:00 p.m. $60 members, $90 non-members. Questions? Suggestions? Comments? Contact Beth Prigge.  Cancellation policy. Art After School 4/3 - 5/8 Member $60.00 USD Non-member $90.00 USD     http://www.huntermuseum.org/event/339/ http://www.huntermuseum.org/event/339/ Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:01 EST In a return visit, popular art + issues speaker Chattanooga City Councilwoman Carol Berz will speak about Randolph Rogers' “Ruth Gleaning” in a discussion of the legacy of women and strength historically and today. Free to all in the community. http://www.huntermuseum.org/event/329/ http://www.huntermuseum.org/event/329/ Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:01 EST Preschoolers and their care givers are invited to join in Easter themed craft making and activities. $12 non members, $8 members   Pre-K Member $8.00 USD Non-member $12.00 USD   http://www.huntermuseum.org/event/345/ http://www.huntermuseum.org/event/345/ Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:01 EST Our in-gallery community dialogues continue with Jeff Pfitzer of Gaining Ground. On this night Jeff will be joined by local farmers who will discuss works from “Dorothea Lange’s America” to discuss farming in our community today, its importance and how we can all work to support local food. Free to all in the community. http://www.huntermuseum.org/event/330/ http://www.huntermuseum.org/event/330/ Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:01 EST With a return of the sublime in art series, Outdoor Chattanooga and the Hunter will present an opportunity to explore the City of Chattanooga's Bike Chattanooga Bicycle Transit System while learning about public art and architecture along downtown's new bike share routes. We'll start at Outdoor Chattanooga in Coolidge Park and ride to the Southside and back, making several stops along the way. Participants can bring their own bike or use bicycles from the transit system for $6. (Bike Chattanooga yearly members ride at no additional charge.) Limit: 10 Bike Chattanooga bikes for the ride. Helmets are required. If you are using a Bike Chattanooga bicycle, please reserve by contacting Ruth Thompson at Outdoor Chattanooga. (423) 643-6889 or ruth@outdoorchattanooga.com. This is presented as part of the citywide HATCH series. http://www.huntermuseum.org/event/347/ http://www.huntermuseum.org/event/347/ Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:01 EST Complimentary performance in lobby for all museum visitors as part of the citywide HATCH series. http://www.huntermuseum.org/event/348/ http://www.huntermuseum.org/event/348/ Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:01 EST Erin Keefe, violin; Meg Freivogel, violin; Kristopher Tong, violin; Sean Lee, violin/viola; Maiya Papach, viola; Daniel McDonough, cello; Raman Ramakrishnan, cello' Patrick Castillo, guest speaker Works by Shostakovich, Dvorak, Mendelssohn Select the number of Member or Non-Member tickets below and then click Add to Cart. String Theory April 19, 2012 Concert Member Ticket 1 $20.00 2 $40.00 3 $60.00 4 $80.00 5 $100.00 6 $120.00 Member Number String Theory April 19, 2012 Concert Non-Member Ticket 1 $25.00 2 $50.00 3 $75.00 4 $100.00 5 $125.00 6 $150.00 http://www.huntermuseum.org/event/305/ http://www.huntermuseum.org/event/305/ Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:01 EST Join the Hunter Museum and the Mid-South Sculpture Alliance (MSA) conference at the kick-off event for the three-day “Sculpture Conference 2012. Complimentary admission to all participants in the conference and to all college students, staff and faculty. Information about the conference is at www.midsouthsculpture.org. http://www.huntermuseum.org/event/349/ http://www.huntermuseum.org/event/349/ Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:01 EST Join Chief Curator Ellen Simak and Chattanooga Symphony and Opera Music Director Emeritus Bob Bernhardt for an exploration of the works of Charles Burchfield and Charles Ives. http://www.huntermuseum.org/event/350/ http://www.huntermuseum.org/event/350/ Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:01 EST From idea to paper to paint - uncover new artists, artworks and techniques in the Hunter's galleries and studio. Get your hands dirty using these new ideas and techniques. Home School Workshop - Permanent Collection Member $10.00 USD Non-member $15.00 USD         http://www.huntermuseum.org/event/335/ http://www.huntermuseum.org/event/335/ Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:01 EST Continuing our popular jazz programs, this evening the Pieter Meijers Trio will present a unique combination of Traditional Jazz and the Visual Arts for deeper understanding and enjoyment of both. The trio consists of Peter Meijers, band leader who is also the Senior Art Conservation Scientist at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art who will play clarinet, Bruce Huddleston on piano and Stan Huddleston on banjo. This program generously sponsored by the late Barker Hickox, Jazz Records Producer. http://www.huntermuseum.org/event/331/ http://www.huntermuseum.org/event/331/ Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:01 EST Preschoolers and their care givers are invited to join in Mother’s Day themed craft making and activities. $12 non members, $8 members   Pre-K Member $8.00 USD Non-member $12.00 USD   http://www.huntermuseum.org/event/346/ http://www.huntermuseum.org/event/346/ Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:01 EST Bring your family for a free day of gallery exploration and crafts for the kids. Today we feature a special performance by the Scenic City Jazz Band on the terrace. http://www.huntermuseum.org/event/332/ http://www.huntermuseum.org/event/332/ Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:01 EST