HORTICULTURE ORGANIZATION SCULPTURE SCULPTURE

EXHIBITION HIGHLIGHT LECTURE DISCUSSION

ColorFall ArtPrize Deborah Butterfield Bent of Mind

Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park AUTUMN 2010

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LEGACY Frederik Meijer

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As our 15th anniversary celebration comes to a close with the forthcoming exhibitions Earl Holton
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ColorFall and Christmas and Holiday Traditions Around the World, we thank you, our members, PRESIDENT and CEO
David Hooker
for helping to make our first 15 years possible, and making our 15th anniversary year so special.
Board Member Emeritus
As we reflect on the exciting yearlong celebration—with the spectacular glass artwork of Walter McVeigh
Constance Z. Snell
Dale Chihuly, sculptors celebrating Fred and Lena Meijer’s legacy, the special anniversary
EX OFFICIO MEMBER
concert featuring Lyle Lovett and fireworks, 15 percent more butterflies, and ColorFall Ray Loeschner
and Christmas yet to come— we also look forward with anticipation to the coming year.
Doreen Bolhuis
Enhancements to our annual exhibitions as well as three noteworthy sculpture exhibitions: Catherine Bragdon

Jim Dine, Laura Ford and a group exhibition coinciding with ArtPrize, will be the focus for 2011. Kenyatta Brame HORTICULture Exhibition 4 –5
Richard Brolick
Ann Busby
We also want to express our gratitude to Fred and Lena Meijer for giving to our community Brian Cloyd ORGANIZATION HIGHLIGHTS 6 –7
this wonderful and wonder-filled place. Many people have given great gifts to our nation and, Scott DeVecht
Suzanne Eberle
by extension, the world’s cultural community. For example, Pierre du Pont gave metropolitan Rebecca Finneran sEASON HIGHLIGHT 8– 8
Michael Gaudino
Philadelphia Longwood Gardens, and Henry Francis du Pont presented Winterthur;
while Henry Clay Frick and J. P. Morgan gave their collections and homes to New York City.
Kathleen Hajek
Shane Hansen
CALENDAR 09 – 12
DALE CHIHULY

Bill Lawrence
Each of these individuals built great collections and estates for themselves and later made Ping Liang sculpture lecture 10 13
them available to the public. Each gift has become an extraordinary treasure in its own right, Mike Lloyd
Jon March
and gem to the global cultural community. Candace Matthews sculpture DISCUSSION 14 – 15
Doug Meijer
In contrast to almost all great collectors and cultural benefactors, Fred and Lena’s gift is a bit Tom Merchant
Bill Padnos HORTICULTURe Exhibition 16 – 17
different. Theirs has never been a private sculpture and horticultural collection, but always for Tim Pietryga
the benefit of the greater community. In just 15 years, less than one generation, their generosity Jim Preston
Marsha Rappley
Development/MEMBERSHIP 18 – 19
has provided enjoyment and enrichment for more than 6 million guests. Frederik Meijer Gardens John Schaff Cover: Photo by Parks Anderson.
& Sculpture Park has become central to the lives of so many; it should not surprise us that we Bradley Thomas
Cat Timermanis
found ourselves among the 100 most visited museums in the world last year. Jerry Tubergen
David VandenBerg CURRENT EXHIBITIONS/ATTRACTIONS
One final note in case you haven’t heard, Meijer Gardens has been honored to be selected as Jill Walcott APR 30–OCT 31, Chihuly at Frederik Meijer Gardens
Maryln Walton & Sculpture Park: A New Eden
the only ArtPrize venue located outside of downtown Grand Rapids. As a cultural organization Floyd Wilson, Jr.
SEP 17–OCT 31, ColorFall
with one of the foremost collections of Modern and Contemporary sculpture and a highly
Honorary Member OF JUN 4–JAN 2, Sculptors Celebrate the Legacy
acclaimed exhibition program, ArtPrize is a perfect fit for Meijer Gardens. More than 25 entries SCULPTURE COMMITTEE
of Fred and Lena Meijer
Miner S. and Mary Ann Keeler
will be here on our grounds as well as downtown at Vandenberg Plaza, more commonly known
RAILWAY GARDEN

as Calder Plaza, and Gillett Bridge, spanning the Grand River. Our venue will also include a UPCOMING EXHIBITIONS
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free shuttle service to and from downtown Grand Rapids. We couldn’t have earned this honor Seasons is published four times per year for members. Please contact NOV 18 –JAN 3, Christmas and Holiday Traditions
without the help of our staff, volunteers and donors, and we thank you all. membership@meijergardens.org if you prefer to receive Seasons via email. Around the World
Occasionally, Meijer Gardens trades its mailing list with similar non-profit
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Gratefully, David S. Hooker
President and CEO, Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
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Chrysanthemum Displays
With 15 percent more chrysanthemums in honor of
our 15th anniversary, both indoors and out we present
the largest chrysanthemum display in Michigan.
Affectionately called “mums,” they provide saturation
of hues such as yellows, pinks, bronzes, reds, whites
and lavendars, and offer color in the landscape well
into late autumn.
ColorFall Tours
Fall is a rainbow of color waiting to be discovered,
if one just knows where to look. Join us for a 30-minute,
docent-led scavenger hunt and find color in unexpected
places. Color detectives will be surprised by the rich
variety of colors found in tree bark, seedpods, grasses,
stems and more. Tours offered daily at 11 am and 2 pm.
Leaf Lookers
Preschoolers are invited not only to look but to listen
and learn from a variety of leaves as they explore
the concepts of size, shape, color, counting and
measurement. On this fun, 45-minute interactive tour,
children will measure a giant, tropical leaf, hop across
a 1600 piece leaf sculpture, sample fresh leafy greens,
and much more. The tour is offered in September and
October only. Parents: let your child’s preschool teacher
know about this program.
Call 616-974-5239.
4 HORTICULTURE EXHIBITION
Fall Family Days and
Herb Fest
October 2, Saturday 10 am–4:30 pm
October 3, Sunday 12–4:30 pm
Fee: Free with paid admission
Join us at Michigan’s Farm Garden for a fun weekend
that features fragrant and culinary herbs, fascinating
gourds and family activities. A free shuttle will run
continuously to the farm throughout the weekend.
• Taste herb-seasoned popcorn and water.
Make your own tea bag filled with dried herbs.
• Attend demonstrations by Midwest Michigan
Herb Association members and learn how to
make dill pickles, preserve herbs, and make
wreaths, centerpieces and gifts using herbs.
Also, learn about green cleaning.
• Learn how to clean, use and decorate gourds
during demonstrations by the Michigan Gourd
Society members and see a variety of unique
and unusual gourds.
• Pose your herb questions to the Herb Plant Doctor.
Purchase locally grown and handcrafted products
including goats’ milk soap, honey, herbal mixes,
soups and unique gourd art.
• Visit the Children’s Garden from 1–4 pm for lots
of family fun. Activities include fabulous
fall-themed stories, amazing autumn art projects,
interesting naturalist walks and much more.
Chrysanthemum spheres can be found hanging in the
Seasonal Display Greenhouse during the ColorFall exhibition.
Photo by David Kagan.
Fall Bonsai Show
October 16, 17
Saturday 9 am–5 pm, Sunday 12–5 pm
Fee: Free
See a variety of bonsai, from trees in the early stages
of training to older specimens, grown by members of
the West Michigan Bonsai Club. Purchase hard-to-find
tools, containers, books and plants. Stop by the discovery
cart and try applying wire to a “branch,” see the tools
bonsai artists use, and learn what makes a good bonsai.
Prodigious Pumpkins
Weekend, October 16, 17
Discover giant pumpkins on display at Michigan’s
Farm Garden. Weighing in at hundreds of pounds,
these pumpkins will amaze kids and adults alike.
Have fun learning interesting facts about giant
pumpkins as you search the farm for answers.
Hallowee-Ones
Friday, October 29, 10 am–1 pm
Get creative at this special event designed for our
youngest visitors. Dress your child as a sculpture,
mammal, fish, insect, bird, tree, plant, flower,
geologist or any other way that highlights something
about the Children’s Garden.
Children are invited to:
• Join in a costume parade
• Listen to Halloween-themed stories
• Make a mask
Bring your camera and celebrate Halloween with
your wee-ones. No tricks, no treats, just fun!
ColorFall
September 17–October 31
Spotlight on Chrysanthemums Taste of the Gardens Café
Tuesday Dinner Specials
Regular visitors to Meijer Gardens know that the annual ColorFall exhibition features Look for flavorful dishes infused
with fresh tastes of the season:
an explosion of chrysanthemum color, the largest display in the state of Michigan.
fruits, vegetables, spices and more!
Unique this year is that the mums will not only be emerging from the ground but
also hanging in the air! September 7
Chicken Provencal-Grilled Chicken Breast finished
The Seasonal Display Greenhouse will feature a constellation of about 30 with a harvest tomato sauce, Kalamata olives,
chrysanthemum spheres hanging from the ceiling. “It will be a round topiary of blooms,” capers and white wine. Served with a side salad
with roasted garlic vinaigrette, roll and butter
said Director of Horticulture Steve LaWarre. “We’ve experimented with a couple spheres,
but to have 30 of them in there will be pretty spectacular.” The greenhouse also will be September 14
Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Dijon cream sauce.
festooned with mums in ribbons of color interwoven throughout the building. All of the Served on a bed of braised apples, onions and
mums displayed indoors this year are “dis-buds,” in which most of the buds on a plant cabbage with parmesan thyme mashed potatoes,
are pinched off (disconnected), leaving just one bud to bloom per stem. Each plant is roll and butter
handled about a dozen times during the growth cycle. “All of the energy goes into that September 21
one bloom, which creates larger blooms,” LaWarre explained. “Outdoors there may be Beef Bourguignon-Traditional French-style beef stew
with a puff pastry crown, served with buttered noodles,
50–100 blooms on a plant, but on a dis-bud typically there are only 5–12. Every other bud is roll and butter
carefully rolled off by hand in order to focus energy and nutrients into that single end bud.”
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ColorFall, from September 17–October 31, is an annual celebration of autumn
highlighting thousands of flowering chrysanthemums in both interior and exterior
Marinated grilled chicken breast served on a bed of
ratatouille with grilled polenta served with roll and butter
venues. Besides the Seasonal Display Greenhouse, mums will be indoors along the October 5
winding Scenic Corridor. Bonsai trees from the Gardens’ permanent collection will be Braised Lamb Shanks in red wine, garlic, tomato and
onion, served with chive mashed potatoes, roll and butter
intermingled with the chrysanthemums. Outdoor plantings are featured in the English
Perennial Garden, the Volunteer Tribute Garden, the Grand Entry Garden and Michigan’s October 12
Vegetarian-stuffed Acorn Squash on a bed of Romesco
Farm Garden, which also includes heirloom vegetables, herbs, maize, gourds and sauce, served with a roasted garlic vinaigrette side salad,
giant pumpkins. The exhibition is sponsored by the Botanic and Sculpture Societies roll and butter
of Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park. October 19
Chicken Marbella-marinated in oregano, red wine vinegar,
It’s somewhat ironic that the flower chosen to depict the colorfulness of autumn
brown sugar and capers. Served with a herbed orzo and
got its name because it only existed in one or possibly two colors. Chrysanthemum comes matchstick vegetables, roll and butter
from the Greek “chryso” (gold) and “anthemon” (flower). Early chrysanthemums were
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predominately yellow, but today chrysanthemums have been extensively bred to produce Tortellini with butternut squash in a brown butter
flowers in yellow, pink, lilac, white and several shades of red. sage sauce. Served with a side salad, roll and butter
The cultivation of chrysanthemums dates back more than 2,500 years to China.
Traditional Chinese medicine has used tea from chrysanthemum flowers to aid digestion, ColorFall is sponsored by
and an image of a chrysanthemum appears on early Chinese currency. By 386 A.D., The Meijer Foundation
the Japanese began cultivating the chrysanthemum, and it is now the national flower Botanic and Sculpture Societies of
Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
of Japan. It was not until the 1680s that chrysanthemums were imported into Europe,
where the name was coined by Swedish botanist Carl Linnaeus, who is considered the
Michigan’s Farm Garden is sponsored by
father of taxonomy. The chrysanthemum was first introduced into the United States
during colonial times. The original chrysanthemum is believed to be have been a daisy
shape, but today there are 13 classifications, including single, semi-double, anemone,
pompon, incurve, reflex, decorative, spoon, spider and quill. Several of the types may
be viewed in the various ColorFall chrysanthemum displays. We look forward to sharing Lena Meijer Children’s Garden is sponsored by
this beauty with you.
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HORTICULTURE EXHIBITION 5
 chihuly
at frederik meijer gardens & sculpture park: a new eden
Extended through October 31!
The popularity of this dynamic exhibition by internationally
renowned glass artist Dale Chihuly has led to the extension,
allowing guests to view the fifteen sculpture sites in full
autumnal splendor. Chihuly designed the exhibition specifically
to respond to the horticultural focus and natural conditions of
each of the respective sites. Extending the exhibition through
the end of October will provide a much different backdrop from
the lush greens of summer, offering a fresh experience for guests.
6 ORGANIZATION HIGHLIGHTS
Photo by Kevin Beswick.
ARTPRIZE PROGRAMMING
Curator’s Choice
Tuesday, September 28, 7 pm
Heidi Holst, Laurene Grunwald
Join the Curator of Arts Education and the Assistant
Curator of Sculpture Exhibitions as they discuss their
thoughts on the works selected for ArtPrize and the
process and challenges of installing the exhibition.
Artist Talks
Saturday, September 25, 11 am and 2 pm
Listen to several ArtPrize artists as they discuss their
sculpture at Meijer Gardens. Learn why they chose
to participate in ArtPrize and the ideas and processes
behind their work.
ArtPrize
comes to Meijer Gardens
September 22–October 10
ArtPrize is officially coming to Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park and we
are thrilled. For the 2010 event, Meijer Gardens has been selected as one of the seven
exhibition centers and the only venue outside of the downtown geographic center.
Although we served as a highly popular registration center in 2009 and were very involved
in both educational and curatorial efforts for the premier event, the opportunity to serve
as an exhibition center allows us to bring wonderful works of art to the Meijer Gardens
campus. For this year, outdoor spaces will be the primary locations for the artwork.
From the Long Border to the Tassell English Perennial and Bulb Garden, the Balk
Specialty Collection lawns to the Ram’s Garden, the National City Bank Garden Portico
to the Cook Entryway, will be transformed by ArtPrize entrants as will the foyer area
around the front desk and gift shop. In total more than 25 artists will be installing work
with free and easy access to all visitors.
Our mission, with a definitive focus on sculpture and three dimensional objects,
helped guide the selection process. Of the 2,200 artists that registered for ArtPrize,
more than 650 applied to be shown at Meijer Gardens. Through great organization and in
lots of careful looking, a broad and diverse body of work has been selected by curatorial
staff of artists from coast to coast. While some are working in more traditional materials
like bronze, steel and wood, others are utilizing a wide array of materials from paper and
plant materials, to an incredible assortment of found objects. Installation will occur in
mid-September in order to be ready for opening day on Wednesday, September 22.
In addition to serving as our own venue, the Sculpture and Exhibitions staff at
Meijer Gardens also served as curators for the City of Grand Rapids and two prominent
downtown venues: Vandenberg (Calder) Plaza and the Gillette Bridge. Five sculptors
will be installing work at the former while two others will be working on the latter.
Underscoring the connection between downtown Grand Rapids and Meijer Gardens,
we are pleased to announce that a complimentary shuttle service will run during all
ArtPrize hours. The shuttle will run between Meijer Gardens and the Van Andel Museum
Center/Public Museum of Grand Rapids. The complimentary shuttle schedules will
be available on our website and posted at Meijer Gardens and the Public Museum in
early September. With ArtPrize, the continuation of both Chihuly at Frederik Meijer
Gardens & Sculpture Park: A New Eden and Sculptors Celebrate the Legacy of Fred
and Lena Meijer and the opening of ColorFall this autumn offers tremendous, perhaps even
unparalleled, opportunities to enjoy the visual arts at Meijer Gardens. Add in the beauty
and color provided by Mother Nature, and you have a truly remarkable destination.
We hope you can visit often.
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Tuesday 9 am – 9 pm
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Photo by William J. Hebert.
Winter Gardens:
Beautiful and Purposeful
Of course we think of the spring or summer garden as the most spectacular
of the year, but a carefully planted winter garden can in some ways be even
more impressive, both in its contrasting hues to the winter landscape and in its
purposefulness—providing food, shelter and water for winter birds. By mixing
complementary shrubs, one can create landscapes of color and texture that
last throughout the Midwest’s winter months.
One way to make the winter landscape particularly interesting and colorful is
to pay attention to stem color and characteristics. The contrast of black, red,
yellow or purple stems can be quite effective, especially with layers of snow
resting within the lovely contrast of dark-colored bark. Exfoliating bark,
twisting stems or unusual forms can be especially significant. The attractiveness
of bark should not be underestimated; it can be smooth, coarse, simple or
intricate, and can be appreciated best when contrasted against the stark
background of winter. Most trees and shrubs hide some of their best attributes
under their summer leaves. When autumn arrives and the leaves fall,
the structure, form and true texture of these plants can be fully appreciated.
In contrast to interesting bark, conifers and broadleaf evergreens add shape
and texture. Evergreen foliage can serve as the backbone of a winter garden.
Evergreens are a key source of shelter for wintering birds, as many evergreens
provide food in the form of seeds. An extended cold spell can be fatal to many
bird species, as a bird can consume as much as 10 percent of its body weight
during one severe winter night. That is why during winter mornings the birds are
even more active than normal as they attempt to replenish energy lost overnight.
“One thing that’s nice with evergreen foliage is that it provides cover for
birds and other small wildlife,” said Steve LaWarre, Director of Horticulture
for the Gardens.
8 SEASON HIGHLIGHT
Many highly ornamental shrubs provide excellent food sources for winter
birds. Persistent fruit/berries double as a food source. Some flowers retain
seeds or hips into the winter season, including sunflowers, coneflowers
and Black-Eyed Susan. A large stand of deciduous trees also will provide
significant sustenance throughout the winter.
Water also is a pressing need for birds during the Midwestern winter, since
so many water sources are frozen. Gardeners can help birds immensely by
refilling their birdbaths; even better is a running waterfall. Here are some
favorite plantings for the winter garden:
• Oakleaf hydrangea, Hydrangea quercifolia—Beautiful fall leaf color in
shades of red, orangish brown and purple. Course, stout stems with
exfoliating cinnamon brown bark.
• Vernal Witchhazel, Hamamelis vernalis—Leaves turn a beautiful golden facts about roses.
yellow in the fall and color can persist for 2–3 weeks. Small pungently
fragrant yellow, orange or red flowers appear in late winter, typically
late February in Michigan.
• Paperbark Maple, Acer griseum—Leaves are bronze to russet-red in fall. Sunday 12–4:30 pm
Beautiful cinnamon or red-brown exfoliating bark that is absolutely
spectacular with a fresh dusting of snow.
• Winterberry (Michigan Holly), Ilex verticillata—Spectacular bright red
fruits that can persist into January and are enjoyed by many native birds.
Excellent in mass, and stunning when the red fruits are framed by snow. Join us at Michigan’s Farm Garden for a fun
Requires male and female for fruit set.
• White Willow, Salix alba var. Vitellina ‘Aurea’—Bright yellow stems.
Must be cut back each spring to maintain the beautiful yellow color.
September 4, 5
1–4 pm
heirloom tomatoes
Fee: Members free, Non-members with
paid admission
Join us for a flavorful weekend focused on
heirloom tomatoes. Sample many different
tomato varieties and vote for your top tomato.
Watch cooking demonstrations by Regina Kirby
of Taste of the Gardens Café and Terri Rees of
Tuxedo Junction Catering. Learn why tomatoes
are a healthy choice, and the best ways to
enjoy them. Participate in fun family activities.
September 11, 12
Saturday 1–5 pm, Sunday 12–5 pm
Fall Rose Show
Grand Valley Rose Society
Fee: Free
Discover roses that bloom in autumn at
this judged show presented by the Grand
Valley Rose Society. Enjoy specimen blooms
and rose flower arrangements. Stop by the
discovery cart and learn fun and surprising
October 2, 3
Saturday 10 am–4:30 pm,
fall family days & herb fest
Fee: Members free, Non-members with
paid admission
weekend that features fragrant and culinary
herbs, fascinating gourds and family activities.
A free shuttle will run continuously to the
farm throughout the weekend. See page 4 of
Seasons or MeijerGardens.org for details.
Friday, October 29
10 am–1 pm
hallowee-ones
Fee: Members free, Non-members with
paid admission
Get creative with this special event designed
for our youngest visitors. Dress your child
as a sculpture, mammal, fish, insect, bird,
tree, plant, flower, geologist or any other
way that highlights something about the
Children’s Garden.
Children are invited to:
• Join in a costume parade
• Listen to Halloween-themed stories
• Make a mask
Bring your camera and celebrate Halloween with
your wee-ones. No tricks, no treats, just fun!
October 16, 17
Saturday 9 am–5 pm, Sunday 12–5 pm
fall bonsai Show
Fee: Free
See a variety of bonsai, from trees in the early
stages of training to older specimens, grown
by members of the West Michigan Bonsai Club.
Purchase hard-to-find tools, containers,
books and plants. Stop by the discovery cart
and try applying wire to a “branch,” see the
tools bonsai artists use, and learn what makes
a good bonsai.
Saturday, November 13
Holiday Decorating Fun with J
J Schwanke, internationally known floral designer
and host of JTV on the Web, returns to share his
Christmas decorating expertise. J will present
two entertaining programs, one featuring secrets
to decorating a glorious Christmas tree, (including
inspired and innovative gift wrapping) and the
other focused on holiday centerpieces and table
decorations that are fun, easy and festive.
Make a day of it and attend both. Bring a friend
and enjoy lunch at Taste of the Gardens Café and
enjoy visiting Meijer Gardens—free admission to
Meijer Gardens is included with your registration.
J’s passion for flowers is infectious and he loves
sharing tips, tricks and techniques that will make
your holiday decorating special.
Saturday, November 13, 11 am–12 pm
The Centerpieces of Attention
FEE: $20 members, $27 non-members
Bring your holiday table to life! Whether your style
is contemporary or traditional, fun or whimsical
J will show you how to decorate your table with
flair using centerpieces, place cards, napkin rings
and fragrances. He will share “green” ideas and
unique themes, along with ways to use fresh
fruit, flowers, candles and items from around the
house to make your table the center of attention.
New this year: bid on your favorite centerpiece
during a silent auction at the end of the program.
Saturday, November 13, 1:30–2:30 pm
OHHHHHH… Christmas Trees
FEE: $20 members, $27 non-members
J has decorated thousands of Christmas trees,
both professionally and personally. With simple
and easy tricks and techniques, he will show you
exactly why it’s not the size of the tree but the
technique that will have everyone admiring your
tree this season. J won’t stop with the tree…
he’s here to share secrets on skirting, accenting
and topping the tree too. Don’t forget what’s
underneath… J will teach you how to decorate
your Christmas presents the “J WAY” and guide
you as you create a bow to take home.
Attend both programs and SAVE!
FEE FOR BOTH: $35 members, $42 non-members
See registration form on page 12.
CALENDAR 9
 EXHIBITIONS
Through October 31 Through January 2, 2011
Chihuly at frederik meijer SCULPTORS CELEBRATE THE LEGACY
gardens & sculpture park: OF FRED AND LENA MEIJER
a new eden Audio Tours
Visit MeijerGardens.org for more information. Artist’s Voices
Stop by the Peter M. Wege Library and pick up an audio
wand to learn more about Sculptors Celebrate the
Legacy of Fred and Lena Meijer. Listen to many of the
artists discuss their work in the exhibition and also their
sculptures in the permanent collection. Audio wands are
free for members and $1 for non-members. Guests can
visit MeijerGardens.org to download podcasts of the
entire tour plus tours of other sculptures and gardens.
Lecture
Dreams, Bronze and Cranes: The Developing
Legacy of Fred and Lena Meijer
Tuesday, September 14, 7 pm
Joseph Becherer, Vice President and Chief Curator
Explore how the internationally acclaimed sculpture
collection at Meijer Gardens has developed over the last
15 years. Listen to background information and insight
on the artists in the collection from the Chief Curator.
Discover how a collection grows from a few sculptures
into an internationally recognized sculpture park.
Film
Louise Bourgeois: The Spider, The Mistress
and The Tangerine
Tuesday, October 12, 7 pm
In collaboration with Hope College
This film is a journey inside the life and imagination of
an icon of modern art. There is no separation between
Bourgeois’ life as an artist and the memories and
emotions that affected her every day. As an artist,
Dale Chihuly. Blue Moon, 2010 (view). Photo by Kevin Beswick. she was at the forefront of successive new developments,
but always on her own inventive and disquieting terms.
At the age of 71, in 1982, she became the first woman
to be honored with a major retrospective at New York’s
Museum of Modern Art. Since then, she created her
most powerful and persuasive work. As director/producer
Amei Wallach notes: “We filmed intense, and sometimes
hilarious encounters with Louise and her work in both her
Brooklyn studio and Manhattan home starting in 1993.
We videotaped conversations where she trusted us with
the childhood sources of her pain and invited us into
the ritualistic process by which her memories become
embodied in objects and installations. We filmed her
friends and her work here and abroad through the
autumn of 2007.”
Gallery Walk
Perspectives
Tuesday, October 19, 7 pm
David Hooker, Loretta Towne, Jeanine Vogel
It is not necessary to be an art expert to find deeper
meaning in art. Listen to the President and CEO,
Membership Manager and Café Manager share their
own perspectives of Sculptors Celebrate the Legacy
of Fred and Lena Meijer and compare them to your own.
Lecture
C. Schoenknecht and W. Paul Sculpture Lecture
Tuesday, October 26, 7 pm
Join artist Deborah Butterfield as she discusses her work.
See page 13 of Seasons for details.
10 CALENDAR
September 17–October 31
colorfall
colorfall Tours
Fall is a rainbow of color waiting to be discovered,
if one just knows where to look. Join us for a 30-minute,
docent-led scavenger hunt and find color in unexpected
places. Color detectives will be surprised by the rich
variety of colors found in tree bark, seedpods, grasses,
stems and more. Tours offered daily at 11 am and 2 pm.
leaf lookers
Preschoolers are invited not only to look but to listen
and learn about a variety of leaves as they explore
the concepts of size, shape, color, counting and
measurement. On this fun, 45-minute interactive tour
children will measure a giant, tropical leaf, hop across
a 1,600 piece leaf sculpture, sample fresh leafy greens,
and much more. The tour is offered in September and
October only. Parents: let your child’s preschool teacher
know about this program. Call 616-974-5239 for details.
tuesday dinner specials:
Taste of the Gardens Café
Look for flavorful dishes infused with fresh tastes
of the season: fruits, vegetables, herbs and more.
Full menu on Seasons page 4–5.
September 22–October 10
Artprize at meijer gardens
Artist Talks
Saturday, September 25, 11 am and 2 pm
Listen to several ArtPrize artists as they discuss their
sculpture at Meijer Gardens. Learn why they chose
to participate in ArtPrize and what their work means.
Curator’s Choice
Tuesday, September 28, 7pm
Heidi Holst, Laurene Grunwald
Join the Curator of Arts Education and the Assistant
Curator of Sculpture Exhibitions as they discuss their
thoughts on the works selected for ArtPrize and the
process and challenges of installing the exhibition.
November 23–January 9, 2011
Christmas and Holiday
Traditions Around the World
Trees and displays representing more than
40 cultures. See pages 16–17 of Seasons
for details.
C L A S S E S Register online AT
meijergardens.org/EDUCATIOn
Preregistration and prepayment required. Scholarship assistance available, 616-975-3184 or 616-975-3147.
Non-member class fees include admission to Meijer Gardens for class participants on the day of the class.
*
( ) Applies toward MSU Extension Master Gardener education credit.
Saturday, September 18 (Ages 6–10 with Adult)
10:00–11:30 am
LET’S GET COOKING: PERFECT PIES
FEE: $30 member pairs, $37 non-member pairs
Use the fruits of autumn to create a
delicious pie. Learn the best way to cut up
fruit, create the filling, roll a foolproof crust
and top it off. Just smell the aroma of your
taste-tempting dessert!
Saturday, September 18 (Adults)
9:30–11 am
CAPTURING NATURE THROUGH
PHOTOGRAPHY
INSTRUCTOR: Ed Post
FEE: $25 members, $32 non-members
Join award-winning photographer Ed Post
for an inspiring and practical approach
to capturing nature and landscape images
with your camera. Ed will guide you through
the creative process and reveal how he
selects the subject and composes a picture.
Then he’ll review the technical processes
including equipment, exposure choices,
and considerations for digital photography.
Suitable for all skill levels.
Wednesday, September 22 (Age 2 with Adult)
10 am–11:30 am
TWO TOGETHER:
FIVE SENSE FUN ON THE FARM
FEE: $30 member pairs, $37 non-member pairs
Explore Michigan’s Farm Garden with your
two-year-old. Have fun using your five senses
by making butter, smelling a variety of apples,
listening to familiar farm songs, and playing
seek-and-find with farm animal sculptures.
Saturday, September 25 (Ages 6–10)
10 am–12 pm
KIDS’ OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHY
INSTRUCTOR: Dianne Carroll Burdick
FEE: $20 members, $27 non-members
Head outside with your digital camera to
capture gorgeous fall colors. Get tips to help
you take the best shots of scenery, sculpture
or close-ups, then decorate a frame to display
your favorite picture.
Tuesday, September 28 (Adults)
6–8 pm
CONTAINER COMBINATIONS FOR FALL *
INSTRUCTOR: Bill Bird
FEE: $20 members, $27 non-members
Learn how to transition existing summer
containers into fall pots of color with creative
combinations for porches, decks and entryways.
Get tips on using seasonal plants, dried
natural materials and bounty from your
vegetable garden. Explore possibilities for
a variety of containers.
Tuesday, October 5 (Adults)
6–8 pm
BONSAI FOR BEGINNERS
INSTRUCTOR: Jon Holwerda
FEE: $55 members, $62 non-members
Learn how to properly style and care for a bonsai.
Work on a tropical tree, that can be enjoyed
indoors year-round, and gain hands-on
experience pruning, wiring and repotting your
new bonsai. All materials included.
Wednesday, October 6 (Age 3 with Adult)
10–11:30 am
PRESCHOOL EXPLORATIONS:
ANIMAL SAFARI
FEE: $30 member pairs, $37 non-member pairs
Take an adventure walk through the gardens to
spot live animals and kid-friendly sculptures.
Then have fun with animal songs, finger plays
and a turtle art project.
Saturday, October 9 (Adults)
10 am–12 pm
GOURMET GARLIC *
INSTRUCTOR: Barbara Jenness
FEE: $25 members, $32 non-members
Discover how easy and affordable it is to grow
your own garlic. Learn about the best varieties
for our area and how to plant, harvest, cure and
store them. Take home several varieties
to grow in your own garden.
Saturdays, October 9, November 13,
December 11 (Ages 6–11 with Adult)
10 am–12 pm
“SCULPT WITH ME” SATURDAYS
FEE: Each Saturday, $20 member pairs,
$27 non-member pairs
Come experience the works of three
world-renowned artists. Listen to a short
introduction about the artist’s life, concepts
and processes, and walk through the
Sculpture Galleries to see their work close up.
Then create your own sculpture in an informal
classroom setting. Register for one, two or
all three Saturdays.
Saturday, October 9, Deborah Butterfield
Work with wire, wood, sticks, mud, paint and
burlap to create a “horse of a different color.”
Saturday, November 13, Mark di Suvero
Construct a 3-D sculpture with slotted
cardboard and thin strips of metal.
Make one part move like di Suvero does.
Saturday, December 11, Tom Otterness
Assemble Styrofoam forms and cover them with
Model Magic clay to create an Otterness-like
sculpture. Use paint to make it look bronze.
Tuesday, October 12 (Adults)
6–8 pm
FORCING BULBS FOR
WINTER BEAUTY *
INSTRUCTOR: Bill Bird
FEE: $35 members, $42 non-members
Trick nature into thinking spring has arrived
in your home. Learn the basics of cooling
time, how to plant bulbs in containers and
where to do the cooling for best results.
Then plant a pot of hardy spring flowering
bulbs to take home. Receive tips on how
to force tender bulbs such as amaryllis and
paper whites.
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 Saturday, October 23 (Adults)
10 am–12 pm
ARTISAN SOAP-MAKING
INSTRUCTOR: Barbara Jenness
FEE: $45 members, $52 non-members
Make soothing soaps the old-fashioned
way using the “cold process” method.
Personalize with an essential oil and take
home a soap mold filled with homemade
soap, soap-making recipes and a list of
the best soap-making books.
Saturday, October 23 (Ages 6–10)
10 am–12 pm
PLASTER MASKS
FEE: $20 members, $27 non-members
Experiment with plaster and get ready
for Halloween! Meet a new friend as you
work in pairs. Watch your sculptural mold
take shape, then paint in dramatic colors
and decorate with feathers, yarn, sequins,
ribbons and more.
Wednesday, October 27 (Adults)
6–8 pm
FALL WATERCOLOR STUDIO
INSTRUCTOR: Sue Remes
FEE: $25 members, $32 non-members
Brush up on your watercolor skills and get
practical tips for capturing the colors of fall.
Choose your subject from a photograph or
still life set-up or bring one of your own
works in progress from home. An optional
beginner’s mini-lesson will be available to all.
Wednesday, November 3 (Adults)
6–8:30 pm
PETITE PASTEL
INSTRUCTOR: Kathleen Kalinowski
FEE: $30 members, $37 non-members
Listen to a mini-lesson about how to layer
chalk pastels from local artist Kathleen
Kalinowski. Choose from a variety of small
floral still lifes to create a 6”x 9” drawing
suitable for framing.
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Saturday, November 6 (Ages 6–10 with Adult)
10–11:30 am
LET’S GET COOKING:
SUPER CINNAMON ROLLS
FEE: $30 member pairs, $37 non-member pairs
Work in pairs at our farmhouse using a
“no fail” recipe and simple ingredients.
Enjoy the delicious aroma as you sample
your work. Then make a batch to take home.
Tuesday, November 9 (Adults)
6–8:30 pm
DAZZLING FUSED GLASS JEWELRY
INSTRUCTOR: Gloria Badiner
FEE: $60 members, $67 non-members
Learn to cut, shape, grind and fabricate
glass materials to create simple designs,
and complete six finished pieces. Gloria will
fire the jewelry in a kiln for later pick up.
Register early for this popular class, which
is appropriate for both beginners and
intermediate levels.
Saturday, November 20 (Adults)
10 am–1 pm
GLORIOUS AND USEFUL GOURDS
INSTRUCTOR: Karen Hundt-Brown
FEE: $40 members, $47 non-members
Discover the many beautiful and functional
objects that can be made from gourds.
Learn the proper way to clean, cut, carve and
finish them. Then create two serving spoons
from gourds. Seal them with hot beeswax and
buff with a soft cloth. They’ll be perfect for
your Thanksgiving feast or to give as a gift.
Tuesday, November 23 (Family)
6:30–8 pm
FAMILY HERBAL ADVENT WREATH
INSTRUCTOR: Connie Hanson
FEE: $40 member families,
$47 non-member families
Spend time together creating a beautiful Advent
wreath using a variety of natural materials.
Learn the meaning behind Advent candles
and the herbal symbolism of the wreath.
Bring clippers and four taper candles.
Thursday, December 2 (Ages 6–12 with Adult)
6–7:30 pm
KEEPSAKE GLASS ORNAMENTS
INSTRUCTOR: Gloria Badiner
FEE: $30 member pairs, $37 non-member pairs
Work with your young artist to design special
holiday ornaments. Enjoy your unique pieces as
decorations or to give away as gifts. Gloria will
fire the ornaments in a kiln for later pick-up.
Wednesday, December 8 (Ages 5–12)
10 am–12 pm
HOME SCHOOL:
FRENCH CULTURE AND FOOD
FEE: $20 members, $27 non-members
Join us for a “taste” of French art and culture.
Learn to prepare a French favorite—
croissants—and explore French sculptors in
our collection. Then discover the charm of
our French santon display in the Christmas and
Holiday Traditions Around the World exhibition.
Tuesday, December 28 (Ages 5–10)
10 am–12 pm OR 1–3 pm
KIDS’ STUDIO EXPLORATION
FEE: $20 members, $27 non-members
Move from station to station to model clay
creations, paint with unusual artist’s tools and
assemble a creative found-object sculpture.
Deborah Butterfield at work in her Montana studio.
Registration
Withdraw from a class at least 30 days in advance, a refund is issued
minus a $5 processing fee. Withdraw 7 to 29 days in advance and
receive a 50% refund. Less than 7 days, no refund. Call 616-975-3147
for class cancellations due to severe weather. C. Schoenknecht & W. Paul Sculpture Lecture
internet: meijergardens.org/education
Phone: 616-975-3147, 616-975-3184 Deborah Butterfield
fax: 616-957-5792, Attention Classes Coordinator Tuesday, October 26, 7 pm
mail: Meijer Gardens, Attention Classes Coordinator,
1000 East Beltline Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525 “The horse,” says sculptor Deborah Butterfield, “changed the history of the “I was born on the day of the Kentucky Derby, when a horse named Ponder won,
world.” And it also changed the history of Meijer Gardens, which features two and I think this is the reason for all of this—it’s really not my fault!,” Butterfield
Name Butterfield horses in its permanent collection—and will feature Butterfield says about her work. “The first thing that I saw in my life that I remembered
Address
herself in a lecture October 26 as the guest speaker for the C. Schoenknecht & looking important and wonderful was a horse; I was just moved by them in a
W. Paul Sculpture Lecture and in conjunction with the exhibition Sculptors non-rational passionate way before I even had words to describe it.”
City State Zip Celebrate the Legacy of Fred and Lena Meijer. The lecture begins at 7 pm in
Butterfield purchased her first horse as an undergraduate ceramics student
the Grand Room; it is free for members and $12 for non-members.
Phone Email and subsequently created her first equine sculpture. Since then, her artistic
Member Membership Level
Butterfield’s Cabin Creek was introduced to the permanent collection in 1999 direction has been focused on horses, specifically the intelligent mare rather
and revolutionized the direction of collecting at Meijer Gardens. “Cabin Creek than the warhorse that is typical in the history of art. In contrast to traditional
EMAIL ADDRESS helped everyone understand there were so many interesting and important equine sculptures, Butterf ield has explored the theme using unorthodox
ways of realizing a form,” says Joseph Antenucci Becherer, Vice President and materials, including mud, sticks, discarded wood, metal, glass, wire, and
Card # Exp Chief Curator. Most recently, Butterfield is one of more than 20 sculptors from natural and industrial found objects. The artist’s sensitivity for her subject
around the globe with a sculpture in the permanent collection, who have sent goes beyond the animal’s form and movement; an inner spirit or personality
Signature
a work of art to honor Fred and Lena and to celebrate the 15th anniversary of is gradually revealed.
Meijer Gardens. The exhibition extends to January 2, 2011.
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“You can look at them as just horses, or you can look at them as portraits…
Class Title Butterfield’s contribution to the legacy exhibition is a horse sculpture titled initially all my horses were mirrors,” Butterfield says. She argues that the
Billings that was created in 1996. Her two pieces in the permanent collection significance of the horse is much more than personal—she contends that
Date Time Fee
are Cabin Creek (1999), which is at the entrance to the Sculpture Park; and the expanded use of horses for farming, transportation and warfare was
Participant’s Name Small Dry Fork Horse (1978), which is indoors in The Commons. “bigger than the nuclear bomb” in terms of its impact on the world.
Participant’s Age If Child
SCULPTURE LECTURE 13
 Tony Cragg. Bent of Mind, 2005. Photo by William J. Hebert.
Bent of Mind
“Look, I think I see a face.” “There’s another.” “It looks like a
tornado came by and twisted the sculpture.” “Or a giant twisted
it with his bare hands.” These are but a sampling of comments
one hears from visitors about Tony Cragg’s monumental sculpture,
Bent of Mind. Placed at the very entrance to the covered walkway,
it is a beacon welcoming guests of every age and experience
to Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park. The days are rare
when one passes by and does not hear exclamations or see
fingers pointing.The wonder of Meijer Gardens begins at the
very entrance.
Bent of Mind by British sculptor Tony Cragg (b. 1949) has
emerged as one of the iconic images and memorable encounters
across the gardens and grounds. Cragg is among the most
prodigious and prolific sculptors working today, and there is
little doubt that this large sculpture is among his most deserving
masterworks. Although the suggestion of motion has long been
a part of Cragg’s repertoire, sculptures like Bent of Mind are
part of a series that the artist began shortly after the millennium—
with results that have made their way to public and private
collections around the world.
Born in Liverpool, the son of an electrical engineer,
Cragg worked first as a lab technician with rubber products while
experimenting with drawing on his own. He attended the
Gloucester College of Art, Cheltenham, then the Wimbledon
School of Art for his Bachelor of Arts degree, and finally London’s
prestigious Royal College of Art for his master’s degree. In 1977
he moved to Wuppertal, Germany (just outside Dusseldorf),
where he established a studio in an abandoned industrial area.
He also initiated a long, successful teaching career, first in
Dusseldorf and then most recently in Berlin.
Although audiences today herald his large-scale works
in lustrous marble and stately bronze, Cragg first captured
international attention in the late 1970s through the mid 1980s
with large installations of brightly colored, found plastic objects
that were meticulously arranged in thoughtful, sometimes
humorous, compositions. The momentum of Cragg’s career
advanced through continued experiments with found objects—
to clay, wood, and bronze, among other media—but the commitment
to innovative forms and carefully realized compositions
remained intact. The 1990s were particularly decisive, as sculptures
based on found objects gave way to meticulously crafted,
large-scale forms that are at once highly organic in shape and
thoughtfully surreal in feeling.
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Dated to 2005, Bent of Mind is one of Cragg’s largest
endeavors thus far. The artist has stacked a series of human
heads in varied directions atop one another, and manipulated
the combined contours as if they were twisting in space.
The sense is that a columnar form has been dramatically twisted
before our very eyes so that elements of any given face move
in an out of recognition as the viewer approaches and moves
around the sculpture. Like the dynamism of a vessel still
spinning on the potter’s wheel, the form exudes visual energy
and encourages curiosity and conversation. The highly organic
characteristic of the work is heir to the efforts of sculptors such
as Jean Arp and Henry Moore—both of whom are represented
in the permanent collection. Yet the sculpture is also mindful
of the contemporary new explorations of the human figure,
ranging from Antony Gormley to Bill Woodrow to Sophie Ryder—
fellow British sculptors with work on view in the Sculpture Park.
Cragg’s masterpiece,like each of the aforementioned sculptors,
is a gift of Fred and Lena Meijer. The joy they experience witnessing
the public enjoy this sculpture, and the entire collection, is most
sincere. That such a challenging and intriguing work can serve
as an introduction to this organization, says everything about
the kind of memorable and engaging visit wished for every guest.
At the onset of your journey to Frederik Meijer Gardens &
Sculpture Park, Bent of Mind sets an important tone for the
most rewarding of experiences. First, look carefully and enjoy
what you are experiencing. At base, Meijer Gardens is a highly
unique visual experience—just like Bent of Mind. Take it all in.
Second, be curious, and, if you are willing, share your experiences.
The gardens and grounds, collections and exhibitions are enjoyable
but also offer substance and texture, ideas and thoughts to
contribute to the experiences of everyday life. Third, and specific
to sculpture, remember it is to be enjoyed from a variety of
points of view. Unlike a painting or print, move around the
sculpture, and you will soon be seeing more than initially meets
the eye, and may find yourself exclaiming and pointing to your
family, friends and fellow visitors. You may see a face or some
other form, but your senses will be enjoying much more.
Essay by Joseph Antenucci Becherer, Vice President and Chief Curator
SCULPTURE DISCUSSION 15
 November 23–January 9
Tree Lighting Ceremony takes place during the first of three Member Holiday Parties
Member Holiday Parties:
November 22, 6–8 pm, Tree Lighting Ceremony featuring the Chamber Choir of Grand Rapids
December 5, 20, 6–8 pm, RSVP required—invitation to come

Photo by William J. Hebert.

Enhanced and Exhibition HOLIDAY GIFT SHOW

New Features for highlights SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 9 AM–5 PM
2010
The gorgeous and extensive holiday displays
Extended
Holiday Hours
Entire facility is open until 9 pm
December 20, 21, 22, 23, 27, 28, 29, 30
horse-drawn Carriage Rides
by Grand Carriages, LLC
December 7, 14, 20, 21, 22, 23
5:30–8:50 pm
MEMBERS AND PUBLIC WELCOME
Members receive a 10% discount when presenting their membership cards.

at Meijer Gardens this year will be even more

extensive, with additions to the nativity scenes,
Members $50 per carriage, up to four adults
Non-members $80 per carriage, up to four adults
The Holiday Gift Show this year features the return
Santa Visits
the Railway Garden and the Diwali display in the
Lena Meijer Conservatory. Diwali is the five-day (Tuesdays Only)
Reservations required, call 616-975-3151
$25 fee for all cancellations and rescheduling
of Francesca Niccacci, renowned Italian artisan
Hindu festival known as the “Festival of the Lights.”
Hindus in India and Nepal mark the end of the
November 23, 30
December 7, 14, 21
of maiolica (tin-glazed Renaissance pottery).
harvest season with colorful designs made of sand, 5–8 pm sing-along trolley rides
rice and flowers, especially marigolds. Meanwhile, December 20, 21, 22, 23 Francesca Niccacci, who was here in 2005 in
the popular Railway Garden will feature five 5:30–8:30 pm conjunction with the gift show and a maiolica
new structures: the Lena Meijer Conservatory, Art Activities Adults $8, Children $5 exhibition, will join us on November 6 to
Civic Theater, Fish Ladder, Covered Bridges and for Families No reservations required showcase her designs, with their wonderful
Temple Emanuel. The new nativity scene this November 23, 30 Renaissance motifs stated in colors drawn from
year is the Polish Szopka (pronounced shop-ka). December 7, 14, 20, 21, 22, 23, 27, 28, 29, 30 the Umbrian hillside. The show, held in the
The ornate structures are replicas of the most 6–8 pm The Original Grand Room, will feature more than 30 other
beautiful buildings of Krakow, with the Bethlehem Dickens Carolers international artists offering rare works plus
stable scene situated on the second floor. (Tuesdays Only) musical entertainment throughout the event.
Roof Top Reindeer November 23, 30
Railway Garden is sponsored by
(Saturdays Only) Francesca Niccacci’s ceramics are all entirely
December 7, 14, 21 handmade and hand painted using primarily five
November 27
6–8 pm colors, skillfully mixed using methods from
December 4, 11, 18
1–4 pm the renaissance. Her artisan works include
Christmas and Holiday Traditions Around the World is sponsored by serving pieces, platters, plates, bowls, pitchers,
Location: English Perennial Garden
The Meijer Foundation
salt and pepper shakers and cruets and make
Botanic and Sculpture Societies of
beautiful, unique gifts for the functional art
Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park lovers on your holiday gift list.
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In
Their
Own
Words
Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park brings
so much to our community, and we are proud
to have the opportunity to support some of
the many exciting events and exhibitions.
Each time you tour Meijer Gardens there is
always something new to see. Continual growth
has made Meijer Gardens an internationally
acclaimed cultural destination. From the
annual Christmas and Holiday Traditions Around
the World Gala to the fantastic Lena Meijer
Children’s Garden, it is hard to imagine Grand
Rapids without this great community asset.
GREG and MEG WILLIT
Sculpture Society Members
Christmas and Holiday Traditions Around the World, Co-Chair and Sponsor
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holiday gala
Save the Date
thursday, december 2
Give the Gift of
Save the date for the annual Christmas and Holiday Traditions
Around the World Gala. The enchanted evening features
Membership
horse-drawn carriage rides through the Sculpture Park, more
than 40 dazzling trees and displays representing holiday cultures
from around the world, a miniature train chugging through the
Railway Garden, globally inspired cuisine and roaming holiday
entertainment. Don’t miss your opportunity to attend this
spectacular annual fundraiser! Reservations are $125 and Membership is a unique and thoughtful gift
become available in October.
that can be enjoyed all year long.
Contact: Janel Mullen, jmullen@meijergardens.org, 616-975-3143
A gift membership comes with benefits like
book group resumes free admission for one year,
Join us for another exciting season of great books and great
discussion in our Art & Gardens Book Discussion Group for discounts in the gift shop and on classes and
members. We will meet once again on the first Tuesday of
each month from 1–3 pm, September–May. The first three camps, exclusive party invitations and concert tickets.
books we will read and discuss will be: Order your gift memberships by December 5
to ensure Christmas delivery.
september:
Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: A Year of Food Life
by Barbara Kingsolver
Contact: kporath@mejergardens.org, 616-975-3168
October:
Bluebeard: A Novel
by Kurt Vonnegut
november: Other gift ideas,
The Living Great Lakes: Searching for the Heart of the Inland Seas
by Jerry Dennis available in the
RSVP: Shelly Kilroy, skilroy@meijergardens.org, 616-975-3144
gift shop:
call for entries:
Loeschner Art Competition
We are pleased to announce a call for entries for the 2010 Ray
and Nancy Loeschner Annual Art Competition. The competition
is open to all West Michigan artists working in a two-dimensional
format. Artists who have been inspired by Meijer Gardens are
encouraged to submit original works. Although not a requirement,
artists are also welcome to work on site for inspiration.
The winning entry will become part of Meijer Gardens’ permanent
collection. The juror panel will include professional staff and The American Horse by Larry ten Harmsel Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park 2011 Calendar
$11.99 $14.99
trustees of Meijer Gardens. Please visit MeijerGardens.org to
This hardcover book chronicling the history behind the colossal Because of your requests, Meijer Gardens has produced it’s very
download the application. Entry forms for 2010 are available
sculpture by Nina Akamu, The American Horse, is now available for own calendar for 2011. This 12-month calendar features gorgeous,
now and applications are due on November 1, 2010. purchase exclusively in the Gift Shop. This book makes a great full-color photography from across our gardens and grounds.
keepsake gift for you and the Meijer Gardens fans on your gift list. This 2011 calendar is sure to be a much-appreciated gift by those
Members receive a 10 percent discount with their membership card. on your gift list. Members receive a 10 percent discount with their
membership card.
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and appreciation of gardens, sculpture, the natural environment and the arts.

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Jim Dine. Large Parrot Screams Color, 2007.
Photo by Amahra Leaman, courtesy Walla Walla Foundry, Inc.

Jim Dine: Sculpture

January 28 – May 8, 2011
This is the first retrospective exhibition of its kind devoted to
this American master who has been central to the contemporary
art scene from the origins of the Pop Art movement to the
present. Although revered for his paintings and graphic work,
his prolific and equally profound endeavors as a sculptor are
less well known. The exhibition details the origins of Dine’s
sculpture from rarely seen early work of the late 1950s and
early 1960s through to his most current efforts. Iconic themes
that have occupied his attention, ranging from tools to the
Venus, to the heart and most recently, Pinocchio, as well as
lesser known, but equally reflective subjects will be examined
in detail. This comprehensive exhibition will feature works
in the sculpture galleries and neighboring terrace as well in
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interior garden conservatories. This exhibition has been

organized by Meijer Gardens.
2010

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