Muskegon, Museum of Art

BROWN BAG SERIES

CINEMA SUNDAY FILM SERIES

CLASS & WORKSHOP SCHEDULE

FRIENDS OF ART PROGRAMS

SUPER SATURDAYS

OPEN PUBLIC TOURS

SCHOOL TOURS

WEST SHORE GRAPHIC ARTS SOCIETY

BROWN BAG FILMS

Brown Bag films are shown on 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month at 12:15 pm.* Films are free and complement MMA collections and exhibitions. Bring your lunch and enjoy complimentary coffee and cookies while you watch a film. Afterward, from 1:00 to 3:00, visit the galleries for drop-in guided tours led by MMA docents. Free Thursday admission. Underwritten by MMA Education Partner Alcoa Foundation/Howmet.

*No Brown Bag film on June 9 or November 24, 2011.

2011 Summer Schedule

June 23
Pinball 101
(70 mins.) Learn about the art of collecting pinball machines and the passion and skill it takes to be a master of the silver ball. Get inspired by these films and play a game or two on machines in the Flippers and Flash exhibition.

July 14
Special When Lit
(89 mins.) Learn about the art of collecting pinball machines and the passion and skill it takes to be a master of the silver ball. Get inspired by these films and play a game or two on machines in the Flippers and Flash exhibition.

July 28
Pleasure Machine: The History of Pinball
(60 mins.) Learn about the art of collecting pinball machines and the passion and skill it takes to be a master of the silver ball. Get inspired by these films and play a game or two on machines in the Flippers and Flash exhibition.

Aug 11
The Painter’s Voice: The Restoration of Two Master Paintings
(27 mins.) The preservation and maintenance of a large collection of artwork is tedious and expensive. Conservation plays a major role in keeping works in excellent shape for viewing and storing. The MMA’s continued dedication to making sure our works remain in stable and secure condition now and well into the future relies upon the art and science of conservation and restoration. These films cover both, as well as framing, which is a contributing factor to keeping works safe and esthetically pleasing for viewing.

Aug 25
The Art of the Frame: American Frames 1820-1920
(18 mins.) The preservation and maintenance of a large collection of artwork is tedious and expensive. Conservation plays a major role in keeping works in excellent shape for viewing and storing. The MMA’s continued dedication to making sure our works remain in stable and secure condition now and well into the future relies upon the art and science of conservation and restoration. These films cover both, as well as framing, which is a contributing factor to keeping works safe and esthetically pleasing for viewing.

CINEMA SUNDAY FILM SERIES

Cinema Sundays, a film club that meets at 2:00 pm, usually on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month, will resume screenings this fall at the Muskegon Museum of Art.
Programmer and Host: E. J. Hamacher
Free with Museum Membership or with Museum Admission
MMA’s film club screens famous films of art cinema from all over the world, focusing on the key works of cinema’s major directors. Each screening is introduced by a short scholarly account the film’s cultural and historical importance and followed by an open discussion. Programmer E. J. Hamacher earned a Masters of Arts degree in film history and theory from Wayne State University and is the author of Permanent Revolution: The Documentary Film in Cuba. He currently teaches Introduction to Cinema at Muskegon Community College.

CLASS & WORKSHOP SCHEDULE

To register for classes, call 231.720.2571 at least one week before class begins.

To register: Call 231.720.2571 at least one week before classes start

2011 Summer Schedule

Tuesday, July 12, 9:00–11:30 am (Ages 5-8)

Wednesday, July 13, 9:00–11:30 am (Ages 9-12+)

Game Design

Cost: $10/MMA member, $15/non-member

Are you the next Milton Bradley? Create and decorate your very own shoebox pinball game with instructor Missy Morrow. Design your game with rules, scoring, and all a game needs from start to finish! Pick a theme if you’d like, from racecars to ladybugs! Bring the box you would like to work with or choose one provided at class. Bring found objects to add or decorate your game with class-provided supplies.

Limited class size: 15. To register, call 231.720.2571 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it by July 5.

July 12 – Aug 2

Tuesday nights 6:00-8:00pm

Digital Photography

For Ages 17 & up

Cost: $60/MMA member, $80/non-member

Learn digital photography basics and beyond with award-winning professional photographer Fred Reinecke. Start each class with a short lecture at the MMA that will introduce new topics such as composition, shooting basics, camera controls, and lighting. After the lecture, head out on location with your class to try out new skills. Fred will be there every step of the way, showing how to maximize your photography skills. Students of all skill levels are welcome. Participants must have a digital camera that allows for manual control.

Limited class size: 10. To register, call 231.720.2571 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it by July 5.

July 19–22 10:00–11:30 am

Plushies

For Ages 8-12+

Cost: $45/ MMA member, $50/non-member

This is a great class for the creative mind. Create your own plush monster, fairy, or animal from start to finish with instructor Missy Morrow. Learn how to thread needles, sew basic stitches, and make your own pattern. Then put all of your new skills together to make your very own Plushy! All basic supplies will be provided, but please bring any buttons, baubles, bows, fabric, or other extras you would like to use. Previous sewing experience is not required.

Limited class size: 12. To register, call 231.720.2571 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it by July 12.

August 9-11, 9:00am- noon

Acrylic Painting for Beginners

For ages 17 & up

Cost: $80/MMA member, $100/non-member

Learn the basics of acrylic painting with award-winning professional artist Missy Morrow. The advantage of acrylic is that it dries so fast but the difficulty with acrylic is that it dries so fast! Learn easy ways to use the acrylics wet palette technique and never have to worry about your paints drying on the palette again. Learn how to create an acrylic painting from start to finish. You will finish one 8x10 inch painting in class. The class will also cover basic color mixing techniques (including great tips for creating beautiful muted and neutral tones), and proper brush cleaning. Missy’s in-class demos will demonstrate techniques. Please bring reference photos, a cookie sheet, and any brushes you would like to use. Additional brushes, acrylic paint, and canvas board will be provided.

Limited class size: 15. To register, call 231.720.2571 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it by August 2.

FRIENDS OF ART PROGRAMS (Programs are scheduled September through May.)

As it has since 1923, Friends of Art extends a welcome to all who wish to partake in its program of study. As stated in FOA by-laws, the purpose of the organization is to “…promote the study of art and to support the Muskegon Museum of Art.” FOA was incorporated in 1921 as a non-profit organization associated with the Hackley Art Gallery (now the MMA) and was an outgrowth of weekly morning art classes held at the gallery prior to 1917. In 1923, the group began the Wednesday morning programs that continue today. Meetings are scheduled from early fall through mid-May and are not held in January. In addition to daytime lectures presented by guest speakers and members, FOA hosts occasional field trips and evening programs. FOA membership is $20 per person. Muskegon Museum of Art membership is required for FOA membership. 

Admission to most Friends of Art programs is free and open to the public. 

SUPER SATURDAYS: FREE FAMILY FUN DAYS

Second Saturdays of the month are made for fun at the MMA! Each Super Saturday features a different theme and free activities and admission. Underwritten by MMA Education Partner Alcoa Foundation/Howmet.

NOTE: No June Super Saturday.

Saturday, July 9, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Game Super Saturday
Tag! You’re it! Enjoy gaming fun at the MMA—From pinball machines to marble art! 
10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Guided Exhibition Tours
Tour Flippers and Flash: The Art of Pinball with a Museum docent.
10:00 am & 1:00 pm   
Film
Jumanji (103 mins.)
Watch as the jungle and the wild animals in the Jumanji board game come to life, creating obstacles for players as they make each move around the board.
11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Make & Take Marble Art
Roll the dice and the marbles! Make your own masterpiece using the unpredictable movement of marbles. Each work will be uniquely different with lots of movement and action.      

August 13, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Garden Super Saturday
Fruits and vegetables, oh my! Lots of tasty Michigan produce is ready to harvest during the hot month of August, so let’s explore the roles fruits and veggies play in art and design!
10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Guided Tours
Examine still life works from the MMA’s collection that feature beautiful fruits and vegetables. A Museum docent will be your guide.
10:00 am & 1:00 pm
Film
Ratatouille
(111 mins.) Join Remy the rat on his trip to Paris where he takes on cooking and personal adventures with an unusual friend—a restaurant's new garbage boy.  
11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Make & Take Food Prints
Fruits and veggies are good for your body and good for printmaking. Learn how to create artistic prints using simple foods as printing stamps.
 

TOUR PROGRAMS

OPEN PUBLIC TOURS

Thursdays, 1:00 – 3:00 pm
Drop in every Thursday afternoon for free tours led by MMA docents. Reservations are not required. Free.

SCHOOL TOURS

Call 231.720.2587 for specific tour program information. Call 231.720.2571 to reserve guided tours.

WEST SHORE GRAPHIC ARTS SOCIETY PROGRAMS (WSGAS programs are generally scheduled September through May.)

The West Shore Graphic Arts Society, formed in 1991, promotes interest in the study, appreciation, and collection of works on paper. WSGAS provides a great opportunity for those interested in the graphic arts at all levels—from collectors to artists—to socialize and learn. WSGAS programs are held September through May on Thursday evenings once a month at the MMA, and occasionally off-site at various locations. A members’ dinner and presentation of the annually commissioned print in May concludes the year. For more information about WSGAS, e-mail leeann.frame@ muskegoncc.edu. WSGAS membership is $15 per individual or $25 per couple and is open to MMA members only.