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| DAI Honors Veterans with Free Admission on Nov. 11 |
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Freedom of Speech, Norman Rockwell, 1943, war bond poster, story illustration for The Saturday Evening Post, February 20, 1943
©1943 SEPS: Licensed by Curtis Publishing, Indianapolis, IN |
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The Dayton Art Institute will honor America's veterans with a free preview of the special exhibition American Chronicles: The Art of Norman Rockwell. |
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On Friday, November 11, from 5 – 8 p.m., all veterans and one guest will receive free admission to American Chronicles. The exhibition opens to the public on Saturday, November 12. |
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Working in partnership with Stivers School for the Arts, the museum will also show a video created by Stivers students, honoring World War II veterans, at 5 p.m. in the NCR Renaissance Auditorium. |
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| DAI will also offer a membership discount to veterans and active-duty military on November 11. They will receive $10 off any new membership or renewal of a current membership expiring before December 31, 2011, if purchased in person at the museum on November 11. |
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| American Chronicles is made possible by the support of Presenting Sponsor PNC, Executive Sponsors
Berry Family Foundation and
Premier Health Partners, Benefactor Sponsors
Mr. Charles D. Berry,
ELM Foundation,
Kettering Health Network and
Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP, Patron Sponsors
DP&L Foundation and
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, Media Sponsors
WHIO-TV,
Dayton Daily News and K99.1 FM, Rockwell Documentary Partner ThinkTV, and Official Host Crowne Plaza Dayton. |
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| Register Now for Tim Bowers Workshop on Nov. 19 |
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| Meet children's book illustrator Tim Bowers on November 19! |
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In conjunction with American Chronicles: The Art of Norman Rockwell, award-winning children's book illustrator and Ohio native Tim Bowers will present a talk and family workshop at the museum on Saturday, November 19, 1-3 p.m. |
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| Learn about his process, the influence Norman Rockwell had on him, and how he uses the facial expressions of animals to tell a story in his illustrations. Families will then participate in a drawing workshop led by Tim. |
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| Cost for museum members is: Adult and 1 child $25, each additional person $10. Cost for non-members is: Adult and 1 child $30, each additional person $12. |
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| Advance reservations are required for the talk and workshop, and the registration deadline is this Monday, November 7! Call 937-512-0152 to register. |
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| Iconic Rockwell Painting Shipped from White House to DAI |
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The Problem We All Live With, Norman Rockwell, 1963, oil on canvas,
Illustration for Look, January 14, 1964,
Licensed by Norman Rockwell Licensing, Niles, IL |
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One of Norman Rockwell's iconic civil rights painting, The Problem We All Live With, arrived at DAI from a special location: the White House, where it had been on display at the request of President Obama. The painting is featured in American Chronicles: The Art of Norman Rockwell. |
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Members of the local media were on hand this week as the painting was uncrated and hung. Follow these links for your own behind-the-scenes sneak preview: |
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| The Problem We All Live With depicts Ruby Bridges' historic walk that integrated a New Orleans elementary school in 1960. Bridges will come to DAI on January 19 to share her remarkable story - click here for details. |
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| Afternoon Musicales Begin This Sunday, November 6 |
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The museum's long-running Afternoon Musicales return this Sunday, November 6. Concerts are presented on select Sunday afternoons in the fall and winter, at 1:30 p.m. in the NCR Renaissance Auditorium. |
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Sunday, November 6:
Rob Turner, baroque flutes
Shelbi Wagner, cello |
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| Admission (unless otherwise noted) is free for museum members. Non-member admission is $8 for adults, $5 for seniors and students. Youth 17 and under are free. Group rates are available by calling Mary Eberle, at 937-512-0152. |
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| Reminder: The Cafe Closed for Makeover; Reopens Nov. 6 |
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Just a reminder that the museum's Cafe is closed this week for a facelift in preparation for American Chronicles: The Art of Norman Rockwell. The Cafe will reopen this Sunday, November 6, with an all-new look and a new menu that reflect the nostalgic Americana of Norman Rockwell's work. |
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In addition to its regular lunch hours, the Cafe will also be open on Thursday evenings, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., during the run of American Chronicles, November 12 - February 5. On Thursday evenings, the Cafe will offer a variety of delicious small plate options, paired with selected wines and beer. |
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| Image: Freedom from Want (Detail), Norman Rockwell, 1943, war bond poster, story illustration for The Saturday Evening Post, March 6, 1943, ©1943 SEPS: Licensed by Curtis Publishing, Indianapolis, IN |
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| The Dayton Art Institute Calendar of Events |
Trash? Look Again
On view in the Experiencenter |
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American Chronicles: The Art of Norman Rockwell
November 12 - February 5, 2012 |
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Vectren Just Jazz: Khalid Moss & Michael Bashaw
Thursday, November 3, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. |
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Vanguard Concerts: Chamber Orchestra Kremlin
Friday, November 4, 8:00 p.m. |
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Idealizing America: Norman Rockwell and Irving Berlin
Thursday, November 17, 7:00 p.m. |
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Tour and Tea
December 2 & January 20
(Please note: December 15 is sold out)
Click here for details |
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Art Trek to Columbus: Celebrating Caravaggio
Saturday, January 21
Click here for details |
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