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G R O U N D S F O R S C U L P T U R E

JULY - DECEMBER 2010 EVENTS GUIDE

Cover images: (Top Left) Outlet Dance Project; (Right) Yuyu Yang, Dragon’s Shrill in the Cosmic Void, 1991, stainless steel; 811/2” x 811/2” x 46,” Courtesy of The Sculpture Foundation, Inc.

LETTER FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Ten years...hard to believe that Grounds For Sculpture has been the nonprofit organization operating this amazing park that long. The time has flown by so quickly and yet it is equally astonishing to see how far we have come under our founder’s vision: the sculpture, the landscape, the exhibitions, the spaces of intimacy and inspiration, events for all ages, educational workshops, great dining, and innovative ways for you to interact with art and for art to interact with you.

So now we begin to close out our 10th anniversary year just as we began it, by celebrating all the ways that Grounds For Sculpture can engage and delight you and your family. This event guide shows dozens of ways to do that. None of it, though, could happen without the many people and supporters who make it possible.

Begin with great artists placing with care more than 250 sculptures onto a magnificent arboretum. Mix in featured fall/winter exhibitions by the master of equine sculpture Deborah Butterfield and the family of santeros (carvers of saints) Felix, Joseph and Krissa Lopez. Season well with exhibitions in the Seward Johnson Center for the Arts. Then top it off with the annual exhibit of International Sculpture Center’s 2010 Outstanding Student Achievement awardees...a great starting recipe.

But there are hundreds more; from our founder, trustees, extraordinary staff and dedicated docents and volunteers to the scores who ensure that our grounds, events, culinary delights and all the activities here are worthy of you, our patrons. This includes over 1,800 members, our generous individual contributors and those from corporations, foundations, the State Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts. Thank you one and all.

Please take every opportunity to revel in these great days and tell your friends and family about us. I can guarantee that there will always be something new to delight at Grounds For Sculpture.

David Miller

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Artist in Residence Programs pg 9

Page 10 –19. . . . .Educational Programs

Gallery Talks pg 10

Artist Lectures pg 11

Adult Workshops pg 12 – 15

Family Fun pg 16 –19

Page 21 –25.. . . .Special Events

Page 26 – 27.. . . Special Tours

Page 28 – 33.....Performances

4 – 36.....Happenings at...

The Peacock Café pg 34

Rat’s Restaurant pg 35 – 36

Page 38 – 39.....Social and Corporate Events

Rat’s Restaurant pg 38

Seward Johnson Center for the Arts pg 39

Page 40 – 41.....Events as a Glance

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Cover images: (Top Left) Outlet Dance Project; (Right) Yuyu Yang, Dragon’s Shrill in the Cosmic Void, 1991, stainless steel; 811/2” x 811/2” x 46,” Courtesy of The Sculpture Foundation, Inc.

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2010 marks the 10th anniversary of Grounds For Sculpture (GFS) becoming a public non-profit organization. Ten years ago, GFS opened its gates to the general public, began a membership program, and started an exciting line-up of entertainment and educational workshops and events. Ten years have flown by so quickly and we have seen such growth that we’re hosting a year-long party to celebrate.

Special giveaways on the 10th of every month, moonlight park tours, 10th anniversary workshops and lectures, an Artist-in-Residence experience, and the first ever exhibition of work by our members are just some of the many programs awaiting our visitors. Please mark your calendars and join the party.

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Hours of OperationOpen year-round Tuesday – Sunday, 10am – 6pmClosed Mondays except Labor Day. Grounds For Sculpture reserves the right to close to the public for special events throughout the year.

Admission:Adults $12Student(13+) and Senior (65+) $10Students(6 – 17) $8Members and Children (5-) Free

AccessibilityGrounds For Sculpture is a leader in designing its facilities and programs to serve persons with disabilities. Special vehicles are available to assist persons with mobility impairment. The Museum Building, fully accessible on the first floor and has a specially designed “Patron Guide” for Artwork on its mezzanine level. The Domestic Arts Building is fully accessible as is the Visitor’s Center and the Seward Johnson Center for the Arts. Touch and audio tours for the visually and hearing impaired may be obtained in the Visitor’s Center. Large print editions of information and brochures are also available at the Visitor’s Center.

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Exhibitions: October 10 through April 18, 2011International Sculpture Center Exhibition: October 10 – January 2, 2011

Exhibiting in the Museum Building is the metal and cast bronze horse sculpture of Deborah Butterfield. The Domestic Arts Building will feature the Lopez family who are santeros (carvers of saints). Felix, Joseph and Krissa Lopez will exhibit in one of the few exhibitions featuring the artwork of members of the their family. Also this season, recipients of the International Sculpture Center 2010 Outstanding Student Achievement Awards will be shown in the Domestic Arts Building.

Fall/Winter Exhibition 2010Reception: Sat., October 9, 2 – 5pmThe park will be closed to the public all day. Members and invited guests only. Reservations are required. Members must be in good standing and be in possession of their membership card no later than 2 weeks prior to the opening to gain admission to this event. Members MUST RSVP. Children under 18 years of age will not be admitted.

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Student Exhibition in the Education GalleryJuly 31 – September 12. Grounds For Sculpture is proud to present its first student exhibition, featuring artwork created during our adult workshops held between August 2009 and July 2010. The diversity of the works on view showcase the varying backgrounds and perspectives of this talented group.

Curator’s WalkSat., September 11, 1pm. Take part in an intimate tour as Grounds For Sculpture’s Curator discusses some new and familiar additions to the Grounds, the artists who created them, and the history behind each chosen work. $10 Members; $15 Non-members. To reserve, please call (609) 586-0616.

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Matheny Exhibition in the Education GalleryReception: Sat., September 25, 2-4pm (invited guests only)Exhibition: September 25 through November 14. Grounds For Sculpture welcomes Matheny Medical and Educational Center, a special hospital and educational facility for children and adults with medically complex developmental disabilities, located in Peapack, NJ. The exhibition will feature artwork in various types of media and further promotes GFS’s commitment to organizations from the local and regional community.

Focus on Sculpture 2010 SubmissionsNovember 1 - 19. Prospectus for submissions will be posted on groundsforsculpture.org. Submissions must be sent in digital format to [email protected] between November 1 - 19.

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Image: Deborah Butterfield, Hawaii (Big Island), 2001, Unique cast bronze, 381/2” x 144” x 69”, Collection of the Artist, Courtesy of Gallery Paule Anglim, Art © Deborah Butterfield/Licensed by VAGA, New York, NY

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Artist in Residence Object CollectionBeginning July 6. Do you have things that you don’t want to throw away, but would like to see go to a good cause? Donate them to Grounds For Sculpture for the Artist in Residence project. For a list of requested objects, go to the Artist in Residence page located on our website at www.groundsforsculpture.org, and start collecting now. Drop-off of objects will take place starting July 6. For more information or to specify a drop-off time call 609 586-0616 ext. 17.

Artist in Residence Eric SchultzOctober 11 – 15 and 18 – 22. 10am – 4pm.This month, found-object artist Eric Schultz will be in residence creating a humanoid sculpture in his own unique, comical style repurposing and recycling items used in our everyday lives. Volun-teers, students and assistants will help to create this unique work of art on view at Grounds For Sculpture. To volunteer in the creation of sculpture during this special two-week residency, call the Coordinator of Volunteer Services at (609) 586-1182.

Artist in Residence Volunteers Requested!October 11-15, and 18-22, 10 am – 4 pm. Are you interested in working hands-on creating a sculpture to be on exhibit at GFS? Here is your chance to get down-and-dirty, work with a professional artist, manipulate various types of small objects and wire, work with power tools (not always necessary) and have fun during a few pleasant fall days. Volunteers are requested during this two-week period. High-School, College students and Adults needed. Minimum age requirement is 15 years (under 18 must have signed parental consent.) To volunteer, contact the Coordinator of Volunteer Services now to schedule your time-slots at (609) 586-1182.

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Image: Eric Schultz, Tiger, 2006, found objects, 42 x 34 x 50 inches, Courtesy of the Artist

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Member Exhibition Juror’s TalkSat., July 10, 2 pm. Free with admission. Member Exhibition jurors Johannah Hutchison, Executive Director of the International Sculpture Center; Liselot van der Heijden, Associate Professor and Fine Art Coordinator at The College of New Jersey and Lynn DeClemente, Registrar of The Sculpture Foundation, Inc. and Adjunct Professor of Fine Art at The College of New Jersey will conduct a panel discussion focused on their collective thoughts about the artwork selected for exhibition, and the nature of the various media on view. During this presentation, jurors will also share their experiences with the process of choosing work for a community display.

Gallery Walk: Keith Haring ExhibitionThurs., Aug. 12, 4 pm. Free with admission. Julia Gruen, Executive Director of the Keith Haring Foundation, will give you an inside look at Haring’s sculpture on view in the Museum Building for the Spring/Summer 2010 Exhibition Season. Space is limited. First come, first-serve.

Contemporary Sculpture “From the Beginning” with JoAnn Pelliccio-LindgrenSat., Aug. 28, 2 pm. Have you ever wondered about the history of contem-porary sculpture or looked at a sculpture and thought “what is that” or “why is that considered art?” If so, take the opportunity to attend this talk. Learn from a trained art historian and studio artist about ways to look at art works aestheti-cally, elementally, and through basic principles. Consider the concept of artist and audience and the fact that we bring who we are to our experience of a work of art. JoAnn Pelliccio-Lindgren is a Senior Adjunct Instructor of Art Lecture Courses and Studio Art Courses at Burlington County College. This talk will take place indoors and outdoors. Space is limited. First-come, first-serve basis.

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Images: L: Keith Haring, Ringed Figure, 1987, 1/5, painted aluminum, 96 x 63 x 59.5 inches, Courtesy of The Keith Haring Foundation, © The Keith Haring Foundation R: Mitch Lyons, Raku Moon, monoprint, image courtesy of the Artist

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Process Lecture: Clay Monoprints with Mitch LyonsFri., Aug. 27, 4 pm. Free with admission. As one of the premier local ceramists and creators of the Clay Monoprint technique, Mitch Lyons will “walk you” through his honed process of creating this type of work. Join him this weekend for the Clay Monoprint Intensive Workshop. Space is limited. First come, first-serve basis.

Founder’s Lecture: J. Seward JohnsonSat., Oct. 10, 4:30pm. In conjunction with our special celebration of Art X, Grounds For Sculpture Founder J. Seward Johnson will conduct a lecture discussing his own artistic influences, in addition to his dream of a contemporary sculpture park which has now become a sustainable reality and a treasure to our community. Reservations are required for this event. $5 per person. Please call (609) 586-0616 to register.

Process Lecture: Found Object Sculpture with Artist In Residence Eric SchultzSat., Oct. 23, 2pm. Free with admission. This month celebrates the 2010 Artist Residency with Eric Schultz. Come learn about the process of creating a high caliber found object sculpture for GFS with the help of scores of volunteers. View the sculpture and discuss the design of this work of art with the artist. Seating is limited and on a first-come, first-serve basis.

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To register for Adult Workshops please call 609 586-0616. Grounds For Sculpture is a Professional Development Provider for New Jersey in accordance with NJ teaching requirements. Documentation is offered for all workshops through the Education Department and can be obtained by calling 609 586-0616 ext. 17.

Image: Seward Johnson, King Lear, 1982, cupronickel, 1/2; 96 x 52 x 40 inches, Courtesy of The Sculpture Foundation, Inc., © 1999 The Sculpture Foundation, Inc.

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Visions of Summer Photography10:30 am – 12:30 pm. Begin or continue your photography experience at Grounds For Sculpture! This four-session workshop will teach participants to look at their photographs in a new light while discovering the summer beauty of the sculpture park. An SLR or digital camera is required. Instructor: Sally Davidson. $55 Members; $65 Non-Members.

Slipcasting and Moldmaking for Adventurous Ceramists and Other Artists Sat. and Sun., July 10-11, 10:30 am – 4:30 pmSat., July 17, 10:30 am – 3:30 pm and Sun., July 18, 12 – 3 pmThis class will teach the advanced technique of slipcasting and is geared for adventurous beginners and advanced ceramics students; students should have some clay experience. One–and two–part plaster molds will be made then used for casting liquid clay or slip. In the course, you will learn to make molds from found objects and forms modeled in clay. While this technique is used in commercial production, fine artists use slipcasting to make editions or multiple objects in assemblages. Easy projects in the beginning of the class include a low-relief pressmold for tiles. When ready, students may move on to two–part molds. Individual instruction will accommodate multiple skill levels. Instructor: Debbie Reichard. $200 Members; $215 Non-Members.

The Garment as Sculpture: A Fiber Arts Adventure12 pm – 3 pm. In this course, participants will create a small, non-wearable sculptural model of a fantasy garment using a variety of materials. Incorporate inspiring imagery and emotive expression into the content, concept, and form of the sculpture. Students will consider the history and function of fashion, and even derive inspiration from sculptures in the Park! Students will learn a variety of skills in working with fiber arts and non-traditional materials during weekly demonstrations, and will be assisted in taking their ideas and sketches to a finished sculptural piece. Instructor: Kathryn Sclavi. $110 Members; $120 Non-Members.

Cement Casting in Sand10:30 am – 1:30 pm. Cement is a great, economical material for large or small sculptures, fountains, and functional objects. This casting method allows artists to create molds by carving or pressing objects into moist mason sand and clay. Additional objects can also be introduced into the sand mold, and pigments can be added before the cement is poured. This process creates art that can be placed outside and last a very long time. This process can easily be further developed at your home studio. Instructor: Rory Mahon. $130 Members, $145 Non-Members.

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To register for Adult Workshops please call 609 586-0616.

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Clay Monoprints Intensive Weekend WorkshopSat., Aug. 28 and Sun., Aug. 29, 10 am – 4 pm. Looking for something to do at the end of the summer? Bring a friend for the weekend and learn the technique of clay monoprinting. Students will learn to make monoprints using colored clay, not ink, pulled from a slab of wet clay. This two-day workshop will teach how to apply colored clay slips to rolled-out wet slabs of stoneware clay, and apply them in layers until the desired design is achieved. The colored clay layers are then printed on canvas or paper. Enhance your learning with slide shows, demonstrations of clay printing each day, and two short DVDs. All materials are provided. Mitch Lyons has been pioneering this technique since 1968. For more information on this technique and the instructor go to www.mitchlyons.com. Instructor: Mitch Lyons. $125 Members; $140 Non-Members.

Art Wear: Recycled and Alternative Material Manipulation and Construction10:30 am – 1:30 pm. Break from the trend of uniformity and go beyond the idea that only fabric can be used to make garments. Students will be introduced to traditional and experimental methods of sculptural garment construction focusing on the use of recycled and alternative materials. Students will experience spontaneous, in-class material collection and garment creation, while working with a variety of techniques including: basic hand-sewing; fusible webbing;creating small looms using dressmaker pins to create woven tapestry embellishments, and latch hooking. Students will be encouraged to explore their own unique interpretations of wearable sculpture. Instructor: C. Pazia Mannella. $130 Members; $145 Non-Members.

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Image: C. Pazia Mannella, Bodyware #3, 2007. Crocheted spandex and washers modeled by Andrew Criss, approx. 38” x 9” x 9”.Image courtesy of artist.

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10th Anniversary Celebration WorkshopSat., Sept. 11, 10:30am – 1:30pm. Best known for his colorful pop-art constructions depicting frenetic scenes of modern urban life, Red Grooms’ sculpture Henry Moore in a Sheep Meadow has turned heads at Grounds For Sculpture with its portrait of the famed British sculptor becoming one of his own sculptures. In this workshop you will delve into the life and work of Red Grooms, learning about his background and history and then creating individual “sculpto-pictorama,” a term that Grooms created to describe his mixed media installations combining painting and sculpture. Deadline to register is September 3. Instructor: Aylin Green. $45 Members; $55 Non-Members.

Sculptural Ceramics: The Beauty of Repetition10:30 am – 1:30 pm. This ceramics class features press-molding, low-relief tile-making, bisque stamp making and handbuilding. Perfect for intermediate students who want to explore molds as a way to make repeated objects, as well as incorporate found objects in their work (through the casting process). For the beginner, making a one piece tile mold, slump mold or hump mold is easy, allowing you to make many beautiful tiles, bowls, platters and sculpture. Instructor: Debbie Reichard. $200 Members; $215 Non-Members.

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An “Artist’s View” Photography10:30am – 12:30pm. Explore the use of photography as a means of self expression. Capture the beauty of fall and look at your photos in a new way. Learn camera handling, professional techniques, how to see photographically, composition essentials, and the language of light while exploring your surroundings. An SLR or digital camera is required. Instructor: Sally Davidson. $55 Members; $65 non-Members.

10th Anniversary Celebration WorkshopSun., Oct. 10, 10:30am – 1:30pm. This month, Eric Shultz will become an artist-in-residence at Grounds For Sculpture. Eric creates common forms such as animals, cars, robots, and his own special characters from everyday found objects which he calls “trash art.” In this workshop, students will be joined by the artist as he shares his background and influences. Then, participants will try their hand at taking discarded treasures and transforming them into new art. Deadline to register is October 1. Instructor: Aylin Green. $45 Members; $55 non-Members.

Assemblage Sculpture with Found Objects2:30 – 4:30pm. Deborah Butterfield creates animal sculpture of horses by using many types of objects in an assemblage method. The juxtapositions of items are often surprising in their design. Discuss this method of creating artwork, learn joinery of various types of materials using simple tools, and design your own piece. Instructor: Ruthann Perry. $85 Members; $100 non-Members.

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Art Wear: Garment Armature and Structure10:30am – 1:30pm. Fundamentally, garments provide protection against the elements and preserve modesty. Beyond simple utility, garments can also be a means of seduction by adding artificial attraction or enhancing nature. The body can be draped and bound in materials, to conceal, reveal, constrict, or expand the form. Students will experiment with armature and structural techniques including crochet, wirework, coiling, wet and needle felting to exaggerate movement, and enhance or distract the curves and shapes of the body. Students will be encouraged to explore their own unique interpretations of wearable sculpture. Instructor: C. Pazia Mannella. $110 Members; $125 non-Members.

10th Anniversary WorkshopSat., Nov. 13, 10:30am – 1:30pm. In the Fall/Winter 2009 Exhibition Season, Herb Ferris’ Heart of Gold was added to the list of sculptures in the park. Using natural materials such as wood and stone, Ferris constructs his sculptures to work in harmony with the natural landscape. In this workshop, at his history and development as an artist, and then create your own sculptures by combining materials such as stone, wood, and metal. Deadline for registration is November 5. Instructor: Aylin Green. $45 Members; $55 non-Members.

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10th Anniversary WorkshopSat., Dec. 11, 10:30am – 1:30pm. The kinetic sculpture of Lin Emery gives visible form to the energies moving through nature. Her elegant, highly reflective sculptures undulate and sway by way of wind, providing slight force, or by using magnets. In this workshop participants will look at her artistic influences and survey her long career before trying their hands at making small-scale kinetic sculptures using a variety of materials including paper, straws, wire, and magnets. Deadline for registration is December 3. Instructor: Aylin Green. $45 Members; $55 non-Members.

Wellness Walks/Wellness Talks!For the mature adult or folks who just want to get back into the swing. Join the professionals from Stoneking Physical Therapy and Wellness Center and a guide from GFS on walks throughout the beautiful gardens where mind and body can relax, enjoy, and learn more about the benefits of exercise! After the walks, join the group for a continental breakfast or happy hour and additional tips on keeping fit throughout your life.

Walks start in July and continue throughout the summer and fall. For exact dates and times of upcoming walks, please check our website at www.groundsforsculpture.org or visit the Stoneking website at www.stonekingpt.com.

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Tots on Tour!11am and 1pm. Ages 3-5. Rain or Shine! Free with park admission.Listen to a story, become park explorers, and make original works of art. Bring your toddler to learn about sculpture through activities. One adult must accompany each child. Space is limited and on a first-come, first-serve basis. Meets at the Visitor Center. Instructor: Joslyn Johnson.

“Painting Music”: A Workshop on Abstract Expressionist ArtSun., Sept. 19, 1pm. Learn, appreciate and participate in making Abstract Expressionist paintings. Learn about the Abstract Expressionist movement and Wassily Kandinsky’s philosophy of “painting music.” Set yourself free while listening to classical music and create your own expressionistic painting by drip-ping, brushing, and smearing liquid paints, in addition to using paint directly from the tube. Ages 10 and up. Space is limited and on a first-come, first-serve basis. Instructor: D.J. Haslett. $5 materials fee per person or $20 per family of 5-6 members.

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Image: DJ Haslett, Outpouring of Emotion, H1, 2009 latex paint, H. 24 X W. 30 inches

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Pumpkin Carving DemonstrationSat., Oct. 2, 2:30pm. Do you love carving pumpkins and want to learn more intricate carving methods? Watch Ashley Campbell, a talented pumpkin carver at work creating a profile sculpted pumpkin of a famous artist in the Park. Employ the “surface sculpted” technique of carving away the outside layer to reveal the fleshy interior to design a “ghoulish” face. Purchase specialized tool kits in the Museum Shop after the event and create your own work of art at home!

Gingerbread House DemonstrationSat., November 13, 12pm. Free with park admission. Join the Rat’s Restaurant Pastry Team for a special “how to” gingerbread house demonstration and be amazed by the sweet sculptural techniques! Also, make a visit to Toad Hall and The Museum Shop and receive 20% off all regularly priced merchandise.

Gingerbread House WorkshopSat., November 13, 1:30pm. Celebrate the holidays and learn this edible tradition. Combine gingerbread, frosting, candy, cookies and more to make your one- of-a-kind house. Bring your own icing spatula and pastry tips. Recommended for ages 10 and up. $20 Members; $25 non-Members. To register, please call (609) 586-0616.

Use this workshop as a stepping stone for our 6th Annual Ginger-bread House Contest. Sculpt your own creative confection and win prizes awarded on November 27 at our annual Holiday Lighting celebration Lights On! Children, Adult and Family categories. For complete rules, please visit our website after November 1.

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Image: Pumpkin carving by Ashley Campbell

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Young Artist WorkshopsSat., July 17. 11am – 12:15pm and 1 – 2:15pm. Space is limited. $12 Members; $15 Non-Members. Price is per session, per child. To register in advance, please call (609) 586-0616.

WORKSHOPS FOR 6 TO 9 YEAR OLDS:

Repurposed Plastic 11 am – 12:15 pm. Create a sculpture using the work of Chakaia Booker as inspiration. While Chakaia uses rubber tires, students will use plastic bottles and push the material to its fullest extent by cutting, gluing, tying and folding. Instructor: April Zay.

A Sculptor’s Model1 pm – 2:15 pm. In conjunction with the Spring/Summer 2010 Exhibition Season, young artists will be introduced to Keith Haring’s work in the galleries, with an emphasis on his large scale steel sculptures. They will return to the classroom to design and construct scaled down models of imaginary mythic sculptures. Instructor: Margareta Warlick.

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Cast-offs Recreated11 am – 12:15 pm. Create a sculptural relief using repurposed and re-used materials and create a repeated pattern using simple materials such as tire tubes, rubber pieces, metal mesh, and “findings” in the style of Chakaia Booker. Instructor: Margareta Warlick.

Crowded Cartoon Clusters1 pm – 2:15 pm. Keith Haring is well known for his crazy cartoon images of people, objects and animals interacting with each other in creative and sometimes odd ways. Through the guidance of the instructor, participants will create their own cartoon clusters where “anything goes.” Let your imagination run wild! Instructor: Michael LaRiccia

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Image: Chakaia Booker, Industrial Perpetuosity II (detail), 2001, rubber tire, wood, steel, varying dimensions, Courtesy of Marlborough Gallery

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Young Artist Workshop: Holiday StyleSat., November 20, 1 – 2:30pm. Ages 6-12. Create something special for your special someone. Take part in three consecutive drop-in workshops making holiday ornaments, origami sculpture and sand candles. $10 Members; $12 non-Members. Space is limited and on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Graham Cracker House WorkshopSat., November 27, 1 pm – 3 pmJoin us for Gingerbread House Workshop making simple houses using graham crackers, icing, candy, cereal and more. Take them home for the holidays when you finish. Suitable for all ages 6 and up (young children should have adult assistance.) $5 materials fee per person or $20 per family of 5-6 members.

Holiday Family WorkshopSat., Dec. 11, 1 – 3pm. Free with admission. Create your own fun holiday packaging and cards. Learn how to make gift boxes and bags and create your own special cards. All ages are welcome for this drop-in workshop.

Winter TalesSat., Dec. 11, 3pm. Free with admission. Join poet, musician, and artist D.J. Haslett as he reads Winter Tales for the whole family to enjoy in celebration of the holiday season.

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Image: Chakaia Booker, Industrial Perpetuosity II (detail), 2001, rubber tire, wood, steel, varying dimensions, Courtesy of Marlborough Gallery

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Tenth on the Tenth Giveaway!In honor of Grounds For Sculpture’s 10th birthday as a non-profit organization, we want to give you a gift! The tenth person in the park on the 10th of every month will win a Grounds For Sculpture goodie bag worth a retail value of $50!

Toad Hall Shop & GalleryIn conjunction with Grounds For Sculpture’s 10th Anniversary, both Toad Hall Shop & Gallery and the Museum Shop will offer 10% off on the 10th of the month to all patrons and online shoppers on regularly priced merchandise. Members receive an additional 10% on top of the 10% they already receive!

Visit Toad Hall Shop and The Museum Shop all weekend (July 3 – 4) and receive 17.76% off all regularly priced merchandise!

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Sun., Oct. 10, 11am – 5pmThis year, Grounds For Sculpture is celebrating its 10th Anniversary as a non-profit by throwing a party on the tenth day of the tenth month in 2010! Join us for a very special day of celebrating art TEN ways, all of which take place in the park throughout the year. Participate in workshops dedicated to our Artist In Residency program, take tours of the park, or view a display of images exhibiting the progression of GFS from then ‘til now. See artists-in-the-park at work, attend a poetry reading, catch a music performance, dine on artistic food from Rat’s Restaurant and The Peacock Café, and enjoy an afternoon dance performance. All these fun activities will lead up to a special lecture given by GFS Founder, J. Seward Johnson at 4:30pm. Don’t miss this one-time-only event!

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New Jersey Storytelling FestivalSun., September 12, 12 – 6pm. Rain or Shine! Free with park admission. Come and celebrate the time-honored art of the oral tradition as over 40 tellers present different stories throughout the day. Picnic lunches will be available at The Peacock Café.

Summer SocialSat., August 7, 11am-4pm. Celebrate summer at Grounds For Sculpture, 50’s style! We’re taking you back to the days of Sock-Hops and Malt Shops. In our workshops, parents and children can learn how to cut a rug and show off their swing’n skills, create savvy 50s style clocks, coasters and photo frames using reclaimed vinyl 45s and LPs with TerraCycle of Trenton or make fifties-inspired sculpture influenced by the work of Louise Nevelson. Listen to the music of the 1950’s, share a malt shake or a root beer float and make your own sundae! Visit Toad Hall and The Museum Shop and get 20% off regularly priced merchandise.

Poets’ InvitationalSun., August 22, 2pm. Rain or shine! Free with park admission.Calling all poets, writers, musicians or any combination of the above. Now is your chance to debut your work at Grounds For Sculpture and get the feedback of your peers! Reading spaces are limited. To reserve your place, please call (609) 586-0616. Also on this day, visit Toad Hall and The Museum Shop and receive 20% off all regularly priced merchandise.

Free Admission DayFri., September 11. Grounds For Sculpture will be free of charge for a day of contemplation and remembrance.

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Image: Steve Tobin, Roots (detail), 2005, cast bronze, 120 x 180 x 180 inches, Courtesy of the Artist

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Epicurean PaletteSun., September 26, 1 – 4pm. Rain or Shine! Join us for the 10th annual food event of the region—the Epicurean Palette, benefiting Grounds For Sculpture. It’s a perfect way to spend an afternoon— strolling leisurely in the park, stopping along the way at the various tents along the path to sample gourmet offerings. Featuring tastings from the tri-state areas finest restaurants and wine/spirit vendors, this annual fundraiser is designed to build an appreciation of food as art. And if great food and wine aren’t enough, the GFS shops will be recreated into a special destination along the path, offering 25% off select items during the Epicurean Palette. Tickets go on sale July 15. Grounds For Sculpture, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) organization. Purchase your tickets by August 15 to receive a special discounted rate. For pricing and additional information, please call (609) 586-0616 or visit www.epicureanpalette.org.

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Image: Steve Tobin, Roots (detail), 2005, cast bronze, 120 x 180 x 180 inches, Courtesy of the Artist

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Artist’s SpotlightSat., November 6, 11am – 4pm. Free with park admission. Enjoy the fall weather and foliage at the Artist’s Spotlight. This year’s featured artist is Grounds For Sculpture’s artist-in-the-park and Board Member, Elizabeth Strong-Cuevas. Take part in our Young Artist Workshops, inspired by Strong-Cuevas’ work. In the morning, watch videos demonstrating her techniques and attend a special gallery talk with the sculptor in the afternoon. The Museum Shop will be offering discounts on Strong-Cuevas publications on this day only.

Kinetic Profiles. 11am – 12pmEarlier in her career, Ms. Strong-Cuevas created movable, kinetic sculptures exploring various elements, profiles and silhouettes. Create your own table-top kinetic sculpture using simple materials. Instructor: Margareta Warlick. Abstracted Silhouettes. 1 – 3pmCreate your own abstracted plaster sculpture in the style of Strong- Cuevas’. Explore the use of several types of media including plaster gauze, wire, and simple materials. Learn to design an armature for your final plaster piece. Instructor: Joslyn Johnson.

Gallery Talk with Elizabeth Strong-Cuevas. 2pmFree with park admission. Learn from the artist how she became interested in sculpture, as well as the progression of her career and work. Visit sculpture at GFS with the artist and discuss with her, first-hand, the pieces on view.

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Lights On!Sat., November 27, 1 – 5pm. Free with park admission. Decorate holiday cookies with frosting, sprinkles and more from 3 – 5pm (a $1 per cookie materials fee is required). Listen to songs of the holidays from 3 – 5pm and be there for the awarding of prizes for our 6th Annual Gingerbread House Contest at 4pm. All before the holiday lights go on in special areas of the park at 5pm!

In conjunction with Lights On!, Toad Hall and The Museum Shop will be offering 20% off all regularly priced merchandise.

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Image: Background: Toni Putnam, Sacred Grove, 1996, welded copper, 180 x 108 x 192 inches, Courtesy of The Sculpture Foundation, Inc.

Foreground: Strong-Cuevas, Arch II, Set II, 1995, fabricated aluminum, 144 x 132 x 156 inches, Courtesy of The Sculpture Foundation, Inc.

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Atelier Tour5:30pmGrounds For Sculpture hosts a tour of the Johnson Atelier and Digital Atelier, led by Charles Haude, Executive Director of the Johnson Atelier, and John Lash, CEO of the Digital Atelier. Participants will get the inside “scoop” on how sculpture is made and the processes used to create a finished work of art. Tour participants can enjoy refreshments prior to beginning the tour. To make the night even more special, guests who dine at Rat’s following their tour will have their choice of a complimentary appetizer.

Tour Fee: $15 Members; $20 Non-members. Advanced reservations for Rat’s are required and can be made by calling (609) 584-7800. To register, please call (609) 586-0616.

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Image: Technicians at the Johnson Atelier weld together the two aluminum halves of Seward Johnson’s monumental sculptured called ‘Awakening.’

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Full Moon Tour and Dinnerat Rat’s Restaurant7pm. Let the magnificence of Grounds For Sculpture wow you by moonlight in an experience like no other. Begin your evening with a romantic 3-course dinner for two at Rat’s Restaurant, followed by a docent-led group tour lit by the full moon. Enjoy a special walk through the Grounds and view sculptures individually lit to show off their evening brilliance.

Reservations are required and limited for our full moon tours. $55 per person all inclusive. To make a reservation, please call (609) 586-0616.

Full Moon Tour and Picnic from The Peacock CaféSat., Oct. 23, 7pm. This evening begins at The Peacock Café with a romantic picnic dinner for two, followed by a docent-led group tour lit by the full moon. Reservations are required and limited for our full moon tours.

$65 per couple all inclusive. To make a reservation, please call (609) 586-0616.

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Image: Carlos Dorrien, The Nine Muses (detail), 1990-97, granite, 132 x 240 x 360 inches, Courtesy of The Sculpture Foundation, Inc.

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Courtyard Concert: Arturo RomayFri., July 9, 7:30pm. All tickets: $10. Rain or Shine! Grounds For Sculpture welcomes Arturo Romay to the Courtyard Concert Series! There are talents that are learned and there are talents that exist in people from birth. Born in Maracaibo, Venezuela, Arturo Romay’s talent and passion have the power to awaken your love for the guitar. His compositions, rhythms and melodies of many different styles are evidence of his musical mastery. Romay has performed with Tito Puente, Marc Anthony, Ricardo Montaner, La India, Veronica Castro, A.B. Qyintanilla, Giovanni Hidalgo, Luisito Quintero, and others , always mesmerizing his audiences with the simple yet magical language of his strings. Grounds For Sculpture is truly excited to bring you an intimate evening with this extraordinary artist.

Courtyard Concert: AnimusFri., July 23, 7:30pm. All tickets $10. Rain or Shine! Animus returns to Grounds For Sculpture! Animus pushes the boundaries and borders of music from all over the world to create something new as well as to preserve the origins of cultural inspiration. Eastern Mediterranean world fusion and dance blends music and dance forms from around the globe, while the unorthodox instrumentation and unique original compositions excite the mind, body and soul with an endless variety of grooves and tribal rhythms; all these elements melting into a spontaneous, passionate improvisation which knows no boundaries and awakens the spirit. All are invited to engage in this interactive, exciting experience or just sit back and enjoy the journey!

For tickets, please call (609) 586-0616.

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Image: Arturo Romay; Courtesy of the artist.

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Courtyard Concert: Larry White and the Majestic Roots BandFri., August 13, 7:30pm. All tickets $10. Rain or Shine! Staying true to the spicy one drop beat, Reggae singer, guitarist and longtime Trenton resident Larry White performs with the Majestic Roots Band. White’s musical career has spanned more than 20 years. He has toured worldwide as the lead guitarist with some of the industry’s best Reggae acts, including Freddie McGregor, Judy Mowatt (formerly of the I-threes), Culture, Gregory Isaacs, the Meditations, Frankie Paul and Sister Carol. White has been described as “a dynamic vocalist and deft guitarist, known for a versatility that never compromises his musical integrity. In his hands and with the backing of his Majestic Roots Band, rock steady, lovers rock, roots and culture and dance hall reggae all seem his own, even when he is delivering treasured favorites and covers.” Don’t miss this performance of a local legend!

Music & MotionSun., August 15, 1 – 4pm. Rain or shine! Free with park admission. Music and Motion Modern Dance (MM2) and Grounds For Sculpture are celebrating their mutual 10th Anniversaries this year! In honor of this, from August 8 through August 15, a photo exhibit of MM2 performing at Grounds For Sculpture throughout the decade will be on display – leading up to their annual performance in the park on August 15. On this day, MM2 presents a one-time performance of their new work, Emergence. Found in nature, emergence is the way complex systems and patterns arise out of simple interactions. How does a flock of birds or a school of fish move as one? When applied to dance movement, the interaction of each part with its immediate surroundings causes a complex chain of processes leading to some order. Enjoy this brilliant dance event and let your imagination take flight!

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Image: Music and Motion; Courtesy of the artist.

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Concert: New York Songwriters CircleFri., August 20, 7pm. $20 Members; $25 non-Members. Rain or Shine! Grounds For Sculpture is proud to present the famed New York Songwriters Circle (NYSWC), in one of their very few appearances this side of the Lincoln Tunnel! The NYSWC, under the producing and directing credit of Singer/Song-writer Tina Shafer for the past 20 years, has been a legend in New York City’s West Village, joining bi-monthly at the famed Bitter End club. Past showcasing artists include Norah Jones, Lisa Loeb, Vanessa Carlton and Gavin DeGraw, among others. Additionally, past annual songwriting contest winners included artists such as Kate Voegele and Company of Thieves. For NYSWC’s Grounds For Sculpture performance, current featured songwriters are Tina Shafer, Mieka Pauley, Reed Waddle, Shaun Ruymen, Charlotte Sometimes, and Toby Lightman.

Courtyard Concert: Tigertown Dixieland BandFri., August 27, 7:30pm. All tickets $10. Rain or Shine! The final installment in our 2010 Courtyard Concert Series is sure to get your toes tapping! The Tigertown Dixieland Band has been a popular jazz/Dixie band in the Princeton area since the late 1990s and GFS is proud to present them to you. Consisting of vocals, keyboard, percussion, trumpet, trombone, clarinet and bass, you don’t want to miss this night of smile-on-your-face, get-up-and-dance music! It’s a multi-generational experience – one that’s joyous and flamboyant and may quite honestly consist of the happiest music on earth!

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Image: New York Songwriters Circle; Courtesy of the artists.

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Creative Dance for KidsSat., Oct. 2. 10 – 10:45am, 3-4 years olds. 11 – 11:45am & 12 – 12:45pm, 5-7 year olds. Young dancers will experience the joy of creating dances that reflect their ideas and feelings about nature and sculpture. The dance session will include a body warm-up, topic exploration through movement, dance composition, and sharing dances with others. Instructor: Theresa Purcell Cone. $15 per class.

Experience the Passion of Gypsy Flamenco DancingSat., Oct. 2. 1 – 2pm. Learn the basic elements of flamenco dancing including: brazeo (arms and hand movements), zapateo (footwork), palmas (rhythmic hand clapping), and castanets (provided). From the dramatic baile/cante jondo (dramatic dance/song) to the sensuous rumbas with their Cuban influence, flamenco is a wonderful way to express yourself and give your body and soul a complete workout! Instructor: Lisa Botalico. This dance class is for men and women. Requirements – shoes with strong heel (no spikes!) and women: full skirt (if possible). $15 per class.

Public Moves Sculptural SpaceSat., Oct. 2. 9 – 4pm with break. Movement artists Joshua Bisset and Laura Quattrocchi of Shua Group will lead an all day workshop and performance at GFS. The workshop will culminate with an interactive public performance the following day. Open to all ages and abilities, the workshop will teach participants how to connect to each other through movement and sound. During the workshop, participants will build the performance of movement scores, which will interact with the landscape. More about Shua Group at www.shuagroup.org. $15 suggested donation to support the artists. Bring bagged lunch, warm clothes, and comfortable covered shoes.

The Outlet Dance Project incorporates sculptural elements in the park with original choreographed dances. This is a showcase for emerging female choreographers from New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and New York. This year, they have extended their program to include one day of workshops open to the public, in addition to a day of performance on Sunday, Oct. 3 at 2pm. To register for these workshops, please contact The Outlet Dance Project at (609) 937-2834 or www.theoutletdancproject.com.

Taking place at Arts YOUniversity: Jolt Dance Convention with Joyce King Sept. 25, 26 & Oct. 2, 3. 12 – 4:30pm. Joyce King’s workshop offers classes geared toward strengthening a dancer’s overall performance with a focus on character development within the choreography, expanding each individual’s technical ability and style, in an environment that inspires to embrace the dancer’s own uniqueness and vibrancy in performance. The workshop will culminate in a performance during The Outlet Dance Project’s performance at GFS on Sunday, Oct. 3 at 2pm. Location: Arts YOUniversity, 4 Tennis Lane, Hamilton, NJ 08619. Workshop cost TBA.

Image: Outlet Dance Project; Courtesy of the artist.

Outlet Dance Project Days of Dance Weekend October 2 & 3.

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Guild for Early MusicSun., October 17, 12 – 5pm. Free with park admission. You are invited to the 6th Annual Festival of the Guild for Early Music. Featuring music from the Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, and Early American eras sung and played by regional ensembles and concluding with a “petting zoo” of historical instruments. This year’s theme, “To Delight the Eye and Please the Ear,” will feature vocal and instrumental ensembles including harpsichord, viola da gamba, recorder, harp, flute, Baroque strings, sackbut, cornetto, percussion, and more, including themed sculpture tours of the park. Visit Toad Hall and The Museum Shop and receive 20% off all regularly priced merchandise. This event is being presented with the participation of WWFM – The Classical Network.

Concert: beatlegrasco-sponsored by Concerts at the CrossingFri., Oct. 22, 8pm. $20 in Advance; $25 Day of Show. Bands have been covering Beatles tunes for decades, but none like this talented trio. Imagine the music of the Fab Four shaken up with infusions of bluegrass and jazz and topped off with a classical twist. The result: a satisfying musical cocktail called beatlegras. A typical beatlegras show begins with a medley of “Hello Goodbye, “ “Back in the USSR,” and “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band.” After that, expect an evening of surprises as the band takes some of your favorite Beatles songs and adds their own unique twist. Whether it’s a reinterpretation of “Magical Mystery Tour” or a more classical-sounding version of “And I Love Her,” you’ll be surprised and amazed at the creativity and musicianship of a beatlegras performance.

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Concert: Livingston TaylorFri., November 12, 8pm$22 Members; $25 non-Members. $25 Day of Show. Livingston Taylor picked up his first guitar at the age of thirteen, beginning a 40-year career that has encompassed performance, songwriting, and teaching. Born in Boston and raised in North Carolina, Livingston is the fourth child in a very musical family that includes Alex, James, Kate, and Hugh. Livingston recorded his first record at age 18 and has continued to create well-crafted, introspective and original songs that have earned him listeners worldwide. From top-forty hits “I Will Be in Love with You” and “I’ll Come Running,” to “I Can Dream of You” and “Boatman,” both recorded by his brother James, Livingston’s creative output has continued unabated. His musical knowledge inspires his varied repertoire, and he is equally at home in a range of musical genres – folk, pop, gospel, jazz – and upbeat storytelling to touching ballads.

Opera New Jersey: Holiday FareFri., December 8, 7pm. Free to the public. Opera NJ performs a free holiday concert to delight the senses of adults and children alike. Come relax and enjoy the holiday spirit with friends and family. Dinner available before the concert at the Peacock Café at Grounds For Sculpture. For dinner reservations, please call (609) 890-6015.


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Image: beatlegras; Courtesy of the artist.

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The Peacock Café at Grounds For Sculpture is located in the Domestic Arts Building. It offers a casual luncheon menu for dining indoors or outside in the courtyard. For menu information, please visit groundsforsculpture.org.

Fourth of July BBQ at the GazeboSun., July 4. Join the Independence Day celebration at Grounds For Sculpture with a barbecue at the Gazebo. Hot dogs and hamburgers made to order with all the trimmings plus lemonade and ice cream!

Labor Day BBQMon., Sept. 6. Join the Labor Day celebration at Grounds For Sculpture with a barbecue at the Gazebo. Hot dogs and hamburgers made to order with all the trimmings plus lemonade and ice cream!

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Grounds For Sculpture’s charming restaurant, Rat’s, is designed to make visitors feel they have stepped into a village reminiscent of French impressionist Claude Monet’s beloved town of Giverny. Rat’s offers a magical ambiance for dining and is a lovely compliment to the Grounds For Sculpture experience. With lunch and dinner menus featuring contemporary French cuisine, Rat’s is a welcome part of every visit. The Lounge at Rat’s Restaurant offers a relaxing and exotic escape and is a perfect way to begin or cap off your visit to Grounds For Sculpture.

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35Image: Philip Grausman, Leucantha, 1993, cast aluminum, 108 x 118 x 118 inches, Courtesy of The Sculpture Foundation, Inc.

Join us at Rat’s for Happy Hour! With drink specials Tuesday–Friday from 5-7pm, it’s the perfect way to relax and unwind.

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Fourth of July BBQ Sun., July 4, 11 – 5pm. Rat’s Restaurant serves up the finest Fourth of July Barbecue! Join us on the Rat’s Terrace featuring pulled pork, barbecued brisket and jerk chicken. Reservations are suggested for this event.

Clam BakeThurs., July 22. Experience the second annual Clam Bake at Rat’s Restaurant. It’s a shellfish feast featuring peel-and-eat shrimp, steamed mussels, clams, grilled chicken, Portuguese sausage and every person receives their own 1 ½ lb. lobster! Listen to surf music while sipping a cold beer, munching on watermelon or having a slice of pie. This event is by reservation only.

Tequila Dinner & Pig Roast Fri., Aug. 20. Take this opportunity to sample great tequila cocktails as Rat’s Restaurant fires up the “Caja China.” Enjoy a pig roast including all the traditional side dishes, then dance the night away to live salsa music! This event is by reservation only.

Beer Maker’s Dinner Wed., Oct. 13. 6pm. The Spring Beer Maker’s Dinner was such a hit, Rat’s Restaurant is offering another one this fall. Get up close and personal with artisanal beers and the engaging cuisine of our executive chef during this special event. This event is by reservation only.

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Masquerade BallFri., October 29, 8pm. Ghosts, goblins, witches, bats and rats... lots and lots of rats! With candle lit rooms and an entire staff in costume, Rat’s Restaurant transforms itself for a delightfully eerie evening complete with dancing to a live band. Two-hour open bar and buffet dinner.

Pacific Northwest Wine Dinner Wed., Nov. 10, 6pm. The Pacific Northwest of the United States produces some of the finest wines and the most delectable seafood and produce. Spend the evening enjoying a special menu featuring the great wines of Oregon and Washington states, and dishes prepared by our executive chef featuring the remarkable products of this region. The event is by reservation only.

New Year’s EveFri., Dec. 31. Grounds For Sculpture will be open exclusively to Rat’s Restaurant dinner guests. Enjoy champagne and our exquisite cuisine. Ala carte and tasting menus will be available. Reservations are suggested for this evening.

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Please call (609) 584-7800 for pricing information or to make a reservation.

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Eclectic. Original. Elegant. From the moment you enter the original gypsy caravan that creates the entrance of Rat’s Restaurant, you’ll see why this extraordinarily charming venue is a favorite for celebrations, mixers and corporate events.

With sprawling views, comfortable elegance and delightful cuisine, Rat’s Restaurant at Grounds For Sculpture is the perfect place to create lifelong memories where all five senses are a guest of honor.

Rat’s Restaurant at Grounds For Sculpture is ready to help plan and host your next meeting, reception, dinner or special event. By far the most beautiful event venue in central New Jersey, Rat’s offers flexible space and tiered food and beverage packages to meet your budget. Our unparalleled service, cuisine and attention to detail will ensure a successful and memorable event.

CORPORATE MEETINGS, TEAM BUILDING, CHEF’S TABLE DINING, BIRTHDAYS, ANNIVERSARIES, WEDDINGS

Contact Christopher Carrell at 609-586-1303 or email [email protected] to begin planning your next party.

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The Seward Johnson Center for the Arts is a unique building with a modern event space which provides a clean slate to create your party. Simply designed, it is adorned with large-scale contemporary sculpture, giving it a museum ambience. A small terrace is accessible off the main event space and overlooks a romantic natural reflective pool surrounded by greenery. This rental facility includes use of two smaller rooms, which may be used for a pre-event cocktail hour, break-out meetings, pre-ceremony headquarters, event vendor dining, child care, photography or a video production station, etc.

For information about pricing, preferred caterers, and more please contact SJCA Private Events Manager Roxanne Klett at 609-689-9134 or by emailing [email protected].

SOCIAL EVENTS AND CORPORATE MEETINGSSHINE WITHIN THE GRANDEUR OF OUR 35-ACRE SCULPTURE PARK AND SPACIOUS EVENTS FACILITY.

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Thank You.Grounds For Sculpture is a 35-acre public sculpture park dedicated to promoting an understanding of and appreciation for contemporary sculpture. Our work is made possible through the generosity of the following corporations, foundations, and agencies:

Bank of America

Bay Branch FoundationFairleigh S. Dickinson, Jr. FoundationGordon and Llura Gund FoundationJohnson Art and Education FoundationKarma FoundationMcGraw-Hill CompaniesNew Jersey State Council on the ArtsOlsen FoundationPellettieri, Rabstein & AltmanSpringpoint Foundation Senior Living

Programming is made possible in part by funds from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State, a Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts and by funds from the National Endowment for the Arts.

All works pictured in this guide are on loan courtesy of the Sculpture Foundation, Inc. unless otherwise noted.

42Image: Brower Hatcher, Wave (detail), 1999, stainless steel, glass, iron, 240 x 72 x 48 inches, Courtesy of The Sculpture Foundation, Inc.

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