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Quarterly Magazine July - September 2012 www.theclaycenter.org • 304-561-3570 BIG STARS BEST DEAL - Buy a season ticket package! clay center presents fall 2012 season BRIGHT LIGHTS NEW! in the art gallery: Early photographs of Elvis, Dylan and the Beatles

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Transcript of July 12 Clay Center member's magazine

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Quarterly Magazine July - September 2012

www.theclaycenter.org • 304-561-3570big stars

bEst DEaL - buy a season ticket package!

clay center presentsfall 2012 season

Bright Lights

NEW! in the art gallery:

Early photographs of Elvis, Dylan and the Beatles

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family fun days

Enjoy bright lights and big stars at the Clay Center this summer, and take your turn in the spotlight with one of these exciting activities.

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Early photographs of Elvis, Dylan and the Beatles

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Organized by Experience Music Project, Seattle, WA

Opening July 14

Elvis Presley, the Beatles and Bob Dylan on the cusp of fame—

and just prior to forever transforming popular music and culture

as we knew it—are captured in stunning black-and-white

photographs. See how the influences of these 49 photos not

only defined the image of the musicians, but of rock ‘n’ roll itself.

astrid Kirchherr and Jürgen Vollmer, the Beatles in Hamburg, 1960–’62

adult WorKshopAct It Out! August 3 & 4 • 6 - 9 pm$30 for members, $40 for non-members

Discover your true artistic self in this two-day workshop with professional actress Leah Turley. Whether you’re a beginner or a pro, you’ll brush up on the fundamentals of acting through the works of Chekhov, Stanislavski and others.

Call 304-561-3570 for more information or to register today.

Fun-filled event days packed with family entertainment, themed science and art activities and three floors of interactive, engaging exhibits await you. Activities are included with admission, which is free for Clay Center members. Exceptions notated in descriptions.

Saturday, August 4 • 11 am – 4 pmExplore the science of water with wet-and-wild rocket launches, mini-“Anything that Floats” races, giant bubbles and more. Then, whet (or wet) your creative appetite with water-themed art activities.

FrEE aDmissionfor museum members!

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FIlMMAkIng: the SeQuel Monday, July 16 – Friday, July 20 • 9 am - 12 pm Grades 3-7 (rising) $65 for members, $75 for non-members Registration Deadline: July 9

Discover the art and science of movie-making, makeup and special effects as you script, costume and create your own fun (and non-scary) zombie film. Friends and family are invited to attend the premiere on the last day of camp. Set the StAge Monday, July 23 – Friday, July 27 • 1 - 4 pm Grades 3-7 (rising) $65 for members, $75 for non-members Registration Deadline: July 16

Experience the rush of the stage through acting and improvisation, playwriting, direction and performance with professional actress Leah Turley. Create your own theatrical masterpiece and perform for friends and family on the final day of camp. SeedS And SprOutS Tuesday, July 24 – Friday, July 27 • 9 - 11 am Grades 1-4 (rising) $45 for members, $55 for non-members Registration Deadline: July 17

Let’s get growing! We’ll play interactive games, investigate soil critters and experience the tasty perks of raising fresh veggies in the Clay Center garden.

perFOrMAnce prep FOr teenS Friday, July 27 – Saturday, July 28 • 6 - 9 pm Grades 8-12 (rising) $30 for members, $40 for non-members Registration Deadline: July 20

Ready to land your next big role? Learn stage presence and audition techniques from professional actress Leah Turley in a creative environment that will prepare you with the basics you need to know. ArtFul endeAvOrS I & II Tuesday, July 31 – Friday, August 3 • 10 am - 12 pm Grades K-2 (rising)

Tuesday, July 31 – Friday, August 3 • 1 - 3 pm Grades 3-6 (rising) $45 for members, $55 for non-members Registration Deadline: July 24

Paint like Van Gogh, carve like Michelangelo and make a splash like Jackson Pollock in this week of artventures! Be sure to wear clothes that can get messy! SpAce cAMp Tuesday, August 7 – Friday, August 10 • 10 am - 12 pm Grades 2-6 (rising) $45 for members, $55 for non-members Registration Deadline: July 31

Launch rockets, make craters and design your own space suit in this hands-on journey. Then, take off into the night sky on the last day of camp in an out-of-this-world experience in the Starlab portable planetarium.

Our summer camp program is bigger and better than ever before, so don’t delay! Choose from a wide variety of options this year, including:

Saturday, September 15 • noon – 4 pmCelebrate our little turtle’s big day with all of her reptile friends. Hear entertaining stories, make special art projects and, of course, wish “Happy Birthday” to the Clay Center star at her mini zoo birthday party!

Please call 304-561-3570 or visit us online for registration, pricing and more information. Space is limited.

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thursday, July 26 • 5 – 7:30 pm

It’s a bird! It’s a plane! No, it’s an all-new Family Fun Night where superheroes take center stage!

Check out our “radioactive” spider web painting, “Magneto’s Marvelous Magnets” demo, Storm’s tornado lab and meet some of our animal

friends and learn about their “powers” of defense. You can also dress up as your favorite superhero (yes, adults can do it too) and receive $1 off your admission! Special showing of our giant screen film Bears at

6 pm. (Separate film admission required, all other activities included with gallery admission.) 3

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Thursday, September 27 • 8 pmfusing soul, funk, blues, rock and dance steeped heavily in African-American culture, they revolutionized the pop music genre of the late ‘70s with their eclectic musical style. Travel back in time to an era of universal love, peace and harmony as you groove along to popular hits like “september,” “shining star” and “Boogie Wonderland.”

Box office hours: Monday – Friday 8:30 am – 6 pm

Saturday 9:30 am – 5 pm; Sunday 11:30 am – 5 pm

thank you to our season sponsor:

featuring

Daughtry

with special guests safetysuit & mike sanchezWednesday, August 8 • 7:30 pmexperience the powerful emotion and heartfelt lyrics of one of american idol’s most popular former contestants when rocker Chris daughtry and his band take the Clay Center stage in one electrifying performance. hear favorite hits like “home,” “it’s Not Over” and “Life After You” from their back-to-back No. 1 albums, along with new music from their latest record, “Break the spell.”

sEasonshowspat bEnatar anD nEiL giraLDo Sunday, Sept. 23 • 8 pmdon’t miss rock superstar Benatar and guitarist giraldo as they perform some of the most popular hit singles of the ‘80s including “Love Is a Battlefield” and “We Belong.”

phiLaDancoFriday, Oct. 12 • 8 pmElegant yet fierce, Philadanco dancers are known for innovative choreography. Grace, power and energetic skill combine in this thrilling performance that will take your breath away. features the piece “Wake up,” choreographed by hip hop icon rennie harris.

sponsored by roger nicholson

ticketson sale now!

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BROADWAYIn Charleston

2011-2012 season2012-2013 seasonpresented by

WOODY Ron Sowell, artistic director

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clay center presentsHAWLEYseries

more performances at the center

to order tickets, visit www.wvsymphony.org or call the box office at 304-561-3570.

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waynE braDySunday, Oct. 14 • 8 pmHe’s definitely not your typical comedian! Best known for his appearance on the tV series “Whose line is it anyway?” and as the host of “the Wayne Brady show” and “let’s make a deal,” this multi-talented performer entertains with an improv comedy show full of laughs.

hELLo, DoLLy!co-presented with charleston Light opera guild Oct. 26 & 27 and Nov. 2 & 3, 7:30 Oct. 28 & Nov. 4 • 2 pmfollow meddlesome widow dolly levi as she plays matchmaker to several couples, as well as herself in this beloved international classic.

Blue Man GroupWednesday, Oct. 3 • 7:30 pm

Thursday, Oct. 4 • 7:30 pm

Cirque Dreams HolidazeSunday, Dec. 9 • 7 pm

Shrek the MusicalThursday, Dec. 20 • 7:30 pm

Fiddler on the RoofThursday, April 4 • 7:30 pm

RAIN: A Tribute to the BeatlesTuesday, April 23 • 7:30 pm

Rock of AgesTuesday, May 7 • 7:30 pm

subscribe today for as little as $145! Call 304-561-3570 or visit www.theclaycenter.org

to submit your online order form.

featuring cheryl wheeler, Jim hurst and more!Series subscriptions are $113.50 for adults

and $94.50 for seniors and students. Call 304-561-3570 or visit www.theclaycenter.org

for more information.

Capitol Conference Center symphonic series Grieg Piano Concerto

Friday & Saturday, Sept. 21 & 22

bEst DEaL!season tickets still available through september 23. Buy today and see four incredible shows and get the best seats at the best prices.

Take advantage of exclusive benefits:• receive fabulous savings over single tickets for all four

season shows• Enjoy priority renewal for spring 2013 • receive advance show notice for shows that are added• Buy best seats for special event performances• …and more! Visit www.theclaycenter.org for a

complete list.

subscribE toDay! come in, call 304-561-3570 or click www.theclaycenter.org to submit your online order.

Box office hours: Monday – Friday 8:30 am – 6 pm

Saturday 9:30 am – 5 pm; Sunday 11:30 am – 5 pm

sponsored by ed & Susan Maier

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ticketson sale now!

ed & Susan Maier

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De si r e for M agic:Patr ick Nagatani1978–2008

View photographs, collages and multimedia pieces that span the artist’s 30-year career. Elements of fact and fiction merge and cover a range of themes including politics, the post-nuclear world and our changing environment.

closing July 29

Discover hidden secrets found only inside your mouth as you uncover the mysteries of forensic dentistry and the future of bioengineering. Learn the advantages of good dental health and the importance of saliva in this educational and fun interactive exhibit.

Special thanks to West Virginia University School of Dentistry for helping bring this exhibit to the Clay Center.

in the art gallery

in the exploration station

Train to fly a space shuttle in this interactive lab that puts your skills to the test.

Patrick Nagatani, El Nadador/Nacimientochromogenic print, 1993

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curated by michele m. penhall and organized by the university of new mexico art museum, albuquerque, new mexico

the Clay Center Collectors Club

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September 30

PLANETARIUM SHOW

closing September 2Travel to the outer reaches of our solar system for a tour of giant Jupiter and its many moons in this original Clay Center production.

FrEE gaLLEry aDmissionfor museum members!

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Be among the first to experience our latest exhibits, films and planetarium show.

COMING SOON! to the openingseptember 22Discover Newton’s Laws of Motion, kinetic and potential energy and other physics phenomena with this engaging, hands-on exhibit. Design and build a mini-car, race balls down our racing ramps, shoot the loop-the-loop, launch a catapult and much more! It’s a great experience for guests of all ages.

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premiering July 7From the polar bears of the arctic tundra to the grizzlies of Alaska or the black bears of Montana, this giant screen adventure explores the mythical past and fragile future of some of the most inspiring and misunderstood predators on the planet. Produced by the National Wildlife Federation, “Bears” presents fresh footage of these enterprising omnivores in the full glory of their natural habitats and showcases why protecting them benefits other wildlife and people everywhere.

lewIS & clArk: greAt JOurney weStStarting September 1Discover the western frontier in this true-life adventure that changed the course of American history. With stunning aerial cinematography and meticulous re-creations, this giant screen film dramatizes the legendary early 19th-century expedition that crossed the uncharted North American West.

hArveSt SkIeSOpening September 5Take a look at the stories and constellations of the fall skies, and find out about the astronomical origins of “cross-quarter day” or, as we call it,

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PLANETARIUM SHOW

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Show school spirit and cast your vote in this artistic rivalry.

The art gallery becomes a neutral playing field for the Mountaineers and Thundering Herd as creative minds compete in a battle for bragging rights.

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Did you know . . . . museum members receive discounts on films and FREE planetarium shows

AbstrAction in contemporAry photogrAphyDeepen your knowledge of contemporary photography and bring into focus the force of abstraction. Dazzling imagery abounds in this exhibit featuring 20 international, contemporary artists.

The Edge of Vision

organized by aperture foundation, ny, ny

Opening July 14

ArtISt tO IcOn: early photographs of elvis, dylan and the Beatles organized by experience music project, seattle, Wa See page 2 for details.

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These exciting science shows give visitors an opportunity to see LIVE science demonstrations daily at 1, 2 & 3 pm! All activities are included with gallery admission, which is free for museum members.

Learn about a wide variety of topics in this series of fun-filled, hands-on art experiences. This entertaining program takes place the second Saturday of each month from noon – 4 pm in the classrooms. All activities are included with gallery admission, which is free for museum members.

July 14 • Marshmallow Engineering Transform simple supplies like marshmallows and toothpicks into some amazing creations! August 11 • Back to School Bookmarks Get a jump start on the school year by creating your own unique bookmark. September 8 • Leaf Rubbings Create your own fall masterpiece with the textures of colorful leaves.

Sponsored by

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First Saturday of each month 9 – 10 am

If your young explorer has turned 6 in the past few months, celebrate this milestone with one last romp in the ball pond or tree house. Kidspace is an area designed for children ages 5 and under … except for one special day each month. We know growing up can be tough, so enjoy being a kid while you can. Gallery admission required, which is free for museum members.

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Step out of the classroom and into a world of fun with science demonstrations, hands-on experiments and adventurous activities. Designed for students in grades 2-6, workshops take place Thursdays from 3:30 – 5:30 pm. Participation is $15, or just $12 for members. Register at www.theclaycenter.org or 304-561-3570. September 20 • Backpacking 101Registration deadline: September 17Learn how to prepare for an outdoor adventure! Find out how to pack, what to eat and how to stay safe during your next weekend in the woods.

Check our website for a full listing of fall programs .

Wee Wednesdays

July • Milton’s Magnetic MarvelsStick with us to learn all about magnets. You’ll be so attracted to the science behind how they work that it will be hard to pull away!

August • Science MagicExplore why science and magic are more alike than you may think in this new, interactive demonstration.

September • The Force Be With YouGet energized as we investigate different types of energy and the amazing forces at work in our world.

Preschoolers get their own special day of fun each week! Enjoy stories, crafts and activities designed with the 5-and-under crowd in mind. Visit us each Wednesday at 11 am or 1 pm for a story time unlike any other. Activities are included with gallery admission, which is free for museum members.

attention teenagers! Build community service hours, learn all about our exhibits, assist with special events and present art and science demonstrations to visitors as a Cranium Cadet youth volunteer. Join us this summer by contacting our volunteer coordinator at 304-561-3563 or [email protected].

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Our vegetable and pollinator gardens are in full

swing. Piedmont Elementary School students

have planted everything from potatoes to

cucumbers to peppers. See what’s growing, and

check out our new additions to the garden – a

rainwater collection system and a recycled planter

installed by our After School Explorers Club.

Clay Center Gardens

sponsored by

attention teenagers!

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Kennedy Center partnership brings creativity to the classroomStudents and teachers at Chamberlain Elementary in Kanawha City recently experienced a special arts integration training program with the help of the Clay Center and the Kennedy Center. Arts Integration Specialist Beth Radford conducted workshops in the school’s classrooms to help teachers incorporate drama into their curriculum and integrate the arts across all subjects.

Students and staff learned how to use tactics like concentration, voice moderation and body control to create a better learning environment. Radford worked with each individual classroom across all grades, conducting group activities and paying close attention to each student’s progress.

Chamberlain Principal Nancy Pfister said Radford’s impact on students was invaluable. “I wish we could keep her here all the time,” she said.

In August 2011, the Daywood Foundation made a generous gift of $125,000 to the Clay Center, of which $100,000 went to the Center’s permanent endowment. The Foundation also approved a matching challenge – if the center rasies $100,000 in endowment gifts in 2012, the Daywood Foundation will match those gifts dollar-for-dollar.

Help us raise $50,000 by summer’s end! Become part of the success by making a tax-deductible contribution to the endowment today.

For more information, contact James Owrey at 304-561-3544 or [email protected].

Joining is easy! • Add the Center to an existing life insurance policy

• Make the Center a bequest recipient in your will

• Make the Center a beneficiary of retirement account funds

For more information, contact James Owrey at 304-561-3544 or [email protected].

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Mike & Laura Lee Albert

Ellen Archibald

Calvert & Ted Armbrecht

James & Phyllis Arnold

Marion H. Baer

Mr. & Mrs. Frederick H. Belden, Jr.

Mr. & Mrs. Evan Buck

Elsie & Bill Carter

Kelly & Melissa Castleberry

John S. Casto & Lisa Fischer Casto

Cecil I. Walker Charitable Trust

Dr. & Mrs. David A. Clayman

Mike & Dale Clowser

Dr. & Mrs. Robert C. Cochran

Joseph B. Cook

Judge & Mrs. John T. Copenhaver, Jr.

Pamela C. Deem

Alison H. & Patrick D. Deem

Stephen & Tricia Dexter

Horace & Sally Emery

Dwight A. Foley

Mrs. Katherine Hall Gates

Samme L. Gee

Shawn & Virginia George

Flick & Lynn Goldsmith

Dr. Robert J. & Phyllis A. Graham

Mr. & Mrs. George G. Guthrie, III

Carolyn & David Haden

Michael & Denise John

Charles T. & Mary Ellen Jones

Kanawha Roxalana Company

Sam & Despina Kapourales

Stephen & Perriann Kawash

Janis Reynolds & Douglas Kilmer

Art & Virginia King

Kleeman Family Fund

Dr. & Mrs. Stephen J. Kopp

Mr. & Mrs. Robert W. Lange, IV

William B. Maxwell, III

Dr. Britt & Judy McJunkin

Mrs. Callen J. McJunkin

Martha & Bill McKee

Walter Moore

Mrs. Jean E. O’Connor

Angus M. Peyton

Mr. Harvey Peyton & Ms. Jennifer Bailey-Peyton

Nina R. Peyton

Virginia A. Point

Dr. & Mrs. Arthur B. Rubin

Mr. & Mrs. Mark H. Schaul

Mrs. Betty Schoenbaum

Herk & Sherry Sims

Dr. & Mrs. Robert J. Singleton

Mr. Marc J. Slotnick

Jim Snyder

The Strong Treister Foundation

Mr. & Mrs. L. Newton Thomas, Jr.

Sandra & David Thomas

Drs. Gina Busch & Edward Tiley

Michael B. & Janet H. Victorson

Gene & Bonnie Waggy

Mr. & Mrs. Richard B. Walker

Diane & D. Stephen Walker

Mr. & Mrs. Michael S. Walker

Dr. & Mrs. R. Austin Wallace

Martha Gaines and Russell Wehrle Memorial Fund

Mr. & Mrs. John H. Wick, III

J. B. Wollenberger

Kenneth and Jane Wright

We are immensely grateful to those who have helped make the state and surrounding region a better place to live, work, learn and play through their generous gifts to the Clay Center.

ThanK you!

We gratefully recognize the following donors of major gifts. Those marked with an asterisk (*) are members of the Chairman’s Guild. Through the Chairman’s Guild, we recognize an exclusive group of dedicated friends for their leadership commitments. Members of the Guild help guarantee the Center’s financial stability through their multi-year pledges at the leadership level. (gifts as of June 1, 2012)

Anonymous*

Chuck & Judy Avampato*

W. Marston Becker & Katharine B. Becker*

Ellen Cappellanti & Mark Carbone*

Mr. & Mrs. Andrew B. Cooke*

Steve & Lynn Cvechko*

Dickinson Properties

Bob & Nancy Douglas*

John & Fonda Elliot*

Dr. David B. Gray & Mrs. Mary McJunkin Gray

Bennett K. Hatfield

Mr. & Mrs. Lloyd G. Jackson, II*

Laurance Jones III*

Ed & Susan Maier*

Kyle & Kirsten Mork*

Roger L. Nicholson*

James & Keith Straw

Andy & Margo Teeter*

E. Grace Vandecruze-Heyliger*

Mr. & Mrs. Henry Wehrle, Jr. *

Stephen D. & Laura S. Wehrle

Judith L. Wellington, Ph.D.*

We gratefully recognize the following donors to the Annual Fund at the Benefactor level and above:(gifts as of June 1, 2012)

To join these generous supporters, contact Kim Morris at 304-561-3566 or [email protected] effort has been made to recognize donors as they wish to be recognized. We apologize for any inconsistencies. Please advise us of any needed corrections.

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lunchtIMeLecturesMysterious Bigfoot with dr. russ Jones Wednesday, July 11, 12:15 • Art Gallery Hear about this legendary creature and the upcoming search taking place this fall in West Virginia.

Medicinal Plants of Kanawha State Forestwith dr. rebecca lingerWednesday, August 8, 12:15 • Art GalleryLearn about the potential uses of trees and plants growing in our forests and your own backyard from one of our most popular presenters. Invasive Specieswith doren BurrellWednesday, September 12, 12:15, • Art GalleryIs West Virginia being invaded by aliens? What does the spread of the Marmorated Stinkbug, the Emerald Ash Borer, and Multiflora Rose mean for us? How did they get here? Join us as we learn about the problems caused by invasive plants and animals in our state.

Paint Colors with naomi Bays, chair, Arts council of kanawha valley and Amy Mclaughlin, reStore director, habitat for humanity Tuesday, July 24 • 6 – 7 pm What are your walls saying about you? Join Naomi Bays and Amy McLaughlin in a discussion about the “psychology” of paint color and learn about the Habitat ReStore’s Latex Paint Recycling Program. Help them name a few recycled paint colors after learning about the effects that colors have on you.

Bees and Butterflieswith heather BalikoTuesday, September 25 • 6 – 7 pmJoin Clay Center Educator and Outdoor Specialist Heather Baliko as we take a look at pollinator gardens, focusing on the Clay Center Monarch Waystation and learning how to select plants for your butterfly garden next spring. It’s never too early to start planning!

All programs take place at Taylor Books, Capitol Street

sponsored by

Get a cup of joe and settle in for an evening of engaging conversation. Guest presenters cover a variety of science-related topics in an open forum with plenty of time for discussion and Q&A in this interactive program.

• The Herscher Foundation

Don’t miss this popular monthly lecture series featuring knowledgeable community presenters talking about a wide variety of topics. Learn more about the area, art, science and more in each 45-minute presentation.

Art Activism & Technology with Brooke Singer of preemptive Media Thursday, July 19 • 6 pmHear about multi-media projects – from RSD-tagged cockroaches to portable air-quality scanners – that exist outside the confines of the gallery, engaging communities and intervening in public space.

Find out what happens when art and science collide in the final lecture in this

groundbreaking new series in the art gallery. Thanks to the generosity of the

West Virginia Humanities Council and the Herscher Foundation, all programs are

free and open to the public.

Art-venture Tours

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adult WorKshops

reading art BooK CluB

All programs take place at Taylor Books, Capitol Street

Get creative and learn something new in one of our science- and art-related adult education programs. Call 304-561-3570 for more information or to register today.

Cancellation Policy – To receive a full refund or credit toward a future workshop, registrant must provide notification of cancellation a minimum of one week prior to workshop date or start date if workshop is part of a series or camp. Certain exceptions may apply.

Join this unique book club that focuses on the exciting world of art. Week one features an art lecture, week two is a book discussion and week three allows for an inside view of our permanent collection or other special programming.

One complete series is FREE for Art Aficionados members, $12 for museum members and $15 for non-members.

The Secret of the Glass by donna russo Morin Thursday, August 9, 23 & 30 • 1:30 – 3 pm Follow pioneering Venetian glassmaker Sophia Fiolario as she tries to escape the proposal of a wealthy nobleman to continue creating her forbidden art. coming in October . . . Claude and Camille by Stephanie cowell Thursday, October 4, 18 & 25 • 1:30 – 3 pm Be swept away by the dramatic love story of struggling artist Claude Monet and the beautiful Camille Doncieux as reality and adversity impact their life together.

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Act It Out!August 3 & 4 • 6 – 9 pmFee: Members $30; non-members $40See page 2 for details.

Visit our website for a complete listing of exciting opportunities in lifelong learning.

This exciting new program allows Clay Center members to travel the globe through art-related excursions exploring different countries, cultures and, of course, art! We’ll be announcing our next destination soon, so keep checking our website for the latest information and schedule of trips, or call 304-561-3553 for details.

Art-venture Tours

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artist visit gives college students rare opportunityStudents from WVU, Marshall and West Virginia State University got the rare chance to meet and interview a practicing artist when Patrick Nagatani visited this spring for the opening of our art exhibit “Desire for Magic: Patrick Nagatani 1978 – 2008.”

Nagatani gave students a peek into his creative process and told the stories behind his work at this private walkthrough in the art gallery.

The artist also mingled with guests at a free exhibit opening and took members on their own tour during his weekend at the Clay Center. This live interaction with the creator brought the artwork to life and helped foster an appreciation for the hard work and creativity of artists in everyone who met him.

Collectors ClubA beautiful oil and chalk work by Emmi Whitehorse has been added to the permanent collection after the Collectors Club’s recent selections trip to Sante Fe, N.M. Whitehorse’s landscape-inspired paintings tell the story of knowing land over time and celebrate nature, beauty and humanity.

In a new twist, the public was invited to vote on a favorite piece from this year’s possible selections, and Whitehorse’s “Flowering” also won the People’s Choice award.

To be part of this exciting selection process, join Collectors Club today! Contact Arif Khan at 304-561-3524 or [email protected].

Emmi Whitehorse (b. 1957), Flowering Oil & chalk on paper mounted to canvas,2012

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Go to www.theclaycenter.org for a complete calendar of exhibits, programs and performances.

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Bearspremiering Saturday, July 7

Lewis & Clark: Great Journey Westpremiering Saturday, September 1

Bayer Cropscience planetarium shows

Jupiter: Planetary Giantclosing Sunday, September 2

Harvest Skiesstarting Wednesday, September 5

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family fun days (and nights!)

SplashfestSaturday, August 4

Baby T’s Birthday BashSaturday, September 15

Family Fun NightSuperhero Science!Thursday, July 26

on stage

Clay Center presents special event performance Daughtry Live with special guests SafetySuit and Mike Sanchez Wednesday, August 8, 7:30 pm

Clay Center presents Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo Sunday, September 23, 8 pm

Clay Center presents special event performance Earth Wind & Fire Thursday, September 27, 8 pm Capitol Conference Center symphonic series Grieg Piano Concerto Friday & Saturday, September 21 & 22, 8 pm

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Your Spitting Imageclosing Sunday, September 2

Roll, Drop, Bounce!opening Saturday, September 22

in the art galleryclosing Sunday, July 29 Desire for Magic: Patrick Nagatani

Opening Saturday, July 14Artist to Icon: Early Photographs of Elvis, Dylan and the Beatles

The Edge of Vision: Abstraction in Contemporary Photography

Opening Saturday, August 11Gallery Divided: A Head-to-Head Matchup between Marshall and WVU Art Faculty

scan to find out about member events!

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GALLERY HOURSWednesday – Saturday: 10 am – 5 pmSunday: noon – 5 pmMonday and Tuesday: CLOSED

BOX OFFICE HOURSMonday – Friday: 8:30 am – 6 pmSaturday: 9:30 am – 5 pmSunday: 11:30 am – 5 pm

Special Needs assistance? Call 304-561-3570 follow us

One Clay Square, Charleston, WV 25301

FridayAug. 17 • 8 pm

$35$45

for Friends of Clay membersfor non-members

when you add any affinity group to your membership*

Save $10…

Clay KIDSFriends of ClayScreen StarsArt Aficionados

www.theclaycenter.org/membership

*Membership package must total $100 or more prior to discount. May be applied to existing and new memberships and renewals.

Not valid with any other special offer or discount, or with military or Access to Excitement memberships.

Bring this coupon to the box office or call 304-561-3521 to redeem.

Valid through 9/30/12

Scan for a complete list of benefits

friends of clay present

Enjoy drinks, light hors d’oeuvres and live music at this adults-only night at the museum.

Buy tickets today! Call 304-561-3570

or visit us online at www.theclaycenter.org.

Enhance your membership with even more benefits!