The Magazine for MembersSummer 2016

A Place in the Sun: The Southwest Paintings of Walter Ufer and E. Martin Hennings

ThroughAugust 28

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From the Director

I love that scene in To Catch a Thief with Grace Kelly driving the convertible in the cliffs above Monaco with Cary Grant wincing at every hair-pin turn. Now, thanks to our

successful crowdfunding campaign via Kickstarter, we’ll be able to see it on a bigger screen with better sound during the beloved Films on the Lawn series Fridays in July.

Summer at Philbrook is nonstop fun. We have kids in for Art Camp, and visitors from all over enjoying the Museum, Gardens and current special exhibition, A Place in the Sun, featuring paintings by two Taos masters, E. Walter Ufer and Martin Hennings, presented in partnership with the Denver Art Museum.

Fiscally speaking, our “year” starts July 1. As a privately funded institution who receives no direct tax revenue, we rely on the funds raised through Membership, admission, and fundraising events, like the Philbrook Wine Experience. This April’s record-breaking event raised over $3 million to fund educational programming like Second Saturday. It humbles me to see the community come together to support this Museum.

Since November, I’ve been wearing two “hats” as Interim Direc-tor and COO. I’m proud to report that the Philbrook Senior Staff has not only kept your Museum running but has continued to advance our efforts during these interim months laying an even more solid foundation for our next Director, who begins in late August just in time for the annual Philbrook MIX fundraiser on August 27. Get your tickets. Get in the mix! Hope to see you there.

Paul W. NelsonInterim Director and Chief Operating Officer

Q+A: Kathryn Aalto14

A Bestiary: Prints by Elisabeth Frink and Rudy Pozzatti20

Special Exhibitionsn First Person: Remembering

Little Bighorn through Dec.31

n Cady Wells: Ruminations through Oct. 2

n Oscar Bluemner through Nov. 11

Philbrook 2727 S. Rockford Rd. nPhilbrook Downtown 116 E. M.B. Brady St. n

n A Place in the Sun: The Southwest Paintings of Walter Ufer and E. Martin Hennings through Aug. 28

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Top Picksn Films on the Lawn 2016Fridays in JulyJuly 1: It Happened One Night (1934)July 8: To Catch a Thief (1955)July 15: Mary Poppins (1964) (Free for Members!)July 22: Cat Ballou (1965)July 29: How to Steal a Million (1966) North garden gate opens at 7:30 p.m.; film begins at approximately 9 p.m. » $6/Member, $8/not-yet Member

n Hardman Distinguished Lecture Series: A Place in the SunSunday, Aug. 21, 2–3:30 p.m.» Included with Museum admission

n Third Thursday: The Natural World of Winnie-the-PoohSep. 15, 5:30–8 p.m.» Included with Museum admission

n Native Fashion Now on viewOpens Sunday, Oct. 2» Free for Masters Society Members

n Guts and Glory: The Death of CatoWednesday, Oct. 12, Noon–1 p.m.» Included with Museum admission

Above:Orlando DugiDesert Heat-2 Cape and dress from “Desert Heat” Collection, 2012Photo: Nate Francis/Unék PhotographyHair and Makeup: Dina DeVoreModel: Mona Bear

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Introducing Scott Stulent h e p h i l b r o o k b o a r d of Trustees recently announced Scott Stulen (Stoo•l n) as the Museum’s next Director. Currently the Cura-tor of Audience Experiences and Performance at the Indianapolis Museum of Art (IMA), Stulen will begin at Philbrook on August 22. This announcement concludes a seven-month international search following the departure of Rand Suffolk to the High Museum of Art last Fall.

“Stulen exemplifies everything we were looking for in our next director,” said Bill Thomas, Chair, Philbrook Board of Trustees. “Not only is he regarded as one of the nation’s rising stars in art museum management, but he shares the Philbrook philosophy of an art museum’s role in society, which is to be open, community-centric, and inspirational.”

“[Tulsa] feels on the brink of becoming a cultural leader and one of the most sought-after destinations to raise a family.”

– Scott Stulen

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OppositeWalter Ufer

Me and Him, 1918Oil on canvas

Private collection

CoverE. Martin Hennings

Beneath Clouded Skies, c. 1922Oil on canvas

The TIA Collection

t h e c u r r e n t e x h i b i t i o n in the Helmerich Gallery features the stunning and serene Western paintings of two German-American painters, Walter Ufer (1876–1936) and E. Martin Hennings (1886–1956). Organized by the Denver Art Museum’s Petrie Institute of Western American Art in partnership with Philbrook, this exhibition includes 36 of the artists’ finest canvases, many of which won top honors at the nation’s most prestigious juried exhibitions in Chicago and New York from 1916 through the late 1920s. While Ufer and Hennings are frequently associated with the Taos Society of Artists—a professional painters group that exhibited its artists’ canvases in touring shows coast to coast from 1915 through 1927—this exhibition isolates the accomplishments of these two artists and friends and the wider impact they had on American art between the wars.

Like many painters of their era, Ufer and Hennings sought to create a distinctly national art. Both artists shared hopes of building careers in the spirited art environment of Chicago, attended Munich art academies between 1910 and 1915, and ultimately established themselves in the quiet village of Taos, New Mexico. A Place in the Sun examines the ways in which these two painters adapted the fundamental tenets of their Munich-based training to the subjects of everyday life they found in New Mexico.

The personalities and career trajectories of both artists led them down separate but complementary paths. Ufer’s career peaked in New Mexico around 1923; Hennings was still building his career at that point and continued to do so through the Great Depression and Second World War. Ufer was an ardent self-promoter whose difficult personality contributed to his ascent and fall; Hennings, by contrast, was a gentle and steady spirit. This exhibition and its accompanying catalogue—which includes seven scholarly essays by contributing authors including Philbrook Chief Curator Catherine Whitney—focus on the connections between these two artists, as well as the wider national issues tackled in their gorgeously painted canvases. For more information on the exhibition, visit philbrook.org.

The Southwest Paintings

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Through August 28Helmerich Gallery, Philbrook

A Place in the Sun: The Southwest Paintings of Walter Ufer & E. Martin Hennings is organized by the Petrie Institute of

Western American Art, Denver Art Museum. It is presented with generous support from James J. Volker Family Trust, Mary and

Gary Buntmann, Carolyn and Robert Barnett, and the donors to the Petrie Institute of Western American Art endowment.

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The Sections of A Place in the SunThe exhibition’s four thematic sections explore both artists’ engagement in progressive

social movements, arts advocacy, and contemporary dialogues in American art.

1 SCENES OF PASSAGE & CHANGE Hennings’s typical scenes of Native riders passing through lyrically designed landscapes are juxtaposed against Ufer’s scenes of pilgrimage and rites of passage.

2 PERFORMANCE & SPECTATORSHIP Examines dance, music, art-making, and ritual, throwing into question the observer versus the observed.

3INSIDE/OUT: FRAMING A VIEW Illustrates how the artists employed the unique architectural features of place to compose and focus their settings.

4LABOR & THE LAND Ufer and Hennings often heroicized common workers to comment on how a life in harmony with nature seemed both desirable and still possible. In these ways, issues of nationality, region, and cultural preservation versus acculturation are introduced, making this multilayered exhibition as much about modernity as it is about traditional practices.

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Related Events

n A Place in the Sun Wednesday, June 30, 6–7 p.m.or Wednesday, July 13, Noon–1 p.m.» Included with Museum admission

n Third Thursday: 1929: A Year of Art Wonders in New Mexico Thursday, July 21, 5:30–8 p.m. » Included with Museum admission

n A Place in the Sun: Up Close and Personal Thursday, July 28, 6–7 p.m. » Included with Museum admission

n Hardman Distinguished Lecture Series: A Place in the Sun Sunday, Aug. 21, 2–3:30 p.m. » Included with Museum admission See page 12 for full descriptions of events.

EXPAND YOUR EXPERIENCE

Opposite 1:E. Martin HenningsA Friendly Encounter, c. 1922Oil on canvasDenver Art Museum, The Roath Collection by exchange; William Sr. and Dorothy Harmsen Collection by exchange; funds from Henry Roath, Lanny and Sharon Martin, 2013 Collectors’ Choice, and The Second Decade Fund

Opposite 2:E. Martin Hennings Announcements, c. 1924Oil on canvasPennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, Philadelphia, Joseph E. Temple Fund

Opposite 3:Walter UferLuzanna (Lousanna Lujan) and Her Sisters, 1920Oil on canvasThe Baltimore Museum of Art Gift of the Friends of Art

Opposite 4:Walter UferBob Abbott and His Assistant, 1935Oil on canvasSpeed Art Museum, Louisville, KentuckyBequest of Mrs. Walter Ufer

“i found out that the sunshine in new mexico could do almost anything with one: make one well if one felt ill, or change a dark mood and lighten it. it entered into one’s deepest places and melted the thick, slow

densities. it made one feel good. that is, alive.” –m abel dodge luha n, phil a nthropist

Required ReadingStop by the Philbrook Museum Shop and pick up the book. This publication features 125 color and 27 black and white illustrations including historic photographs. Edited by Thomas Brent Smith. Contributors include Philbrook Chief Curator Catherine Whitney.

Hot SpotWalter Ufer and E. Martin Hennings were just two of the artists, poets, novelists, photographers, and iconoclasts living and working in Taos, New Mexico in the late teens and ’20s. Notable residents included:

Exhibition catalogue for A Place in the Sun: The Southwest Paintings of Walter Ufer and E. Martin Hennings

1. Ansel Adams (photographer)2. D.H. Lawrence (author, Lady Chatterley’s Lover)3. Georgia O’Keeffe (painter)4. Willa Cather (author, My Antonia)5. Mabel Dodge Luhan (patron of the arts)

Ufer (left) and Hennings

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MIX 2016

Proceeds from MIX benefit Philbrook educational programs and Museum operations. Programs like MyMuseum, which serves 30,000 children; Creative Living, which brings community and creativity to aging adults; and Any Given Child, which challenges Tulsa Public Schools third through sixth graders to think critically and communicate their unique ideas.

You make Philbrook possible

MIX 2016@ C A I N S B A L L R O O M

ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT PHILBROOK OPERATIONS & EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING.

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Thank youto the supporters who enable Philbrook to carry out its mission throughout the community:Art FocusGenerously supported by the Alzheimer’s Association.

Any Given Child ProgramGenerously supported by the Raymond and Bessie Kravis Foundation.

The CollectiveGenerously supported by the Windgate Charitable Foundation, and the Kathleen Patton Westby Foundation

Philbrook/CAP Tulsa’s Early Childhood InitiativeThe John and Donnie Brock Foundation.

Philbrook Second SaturdaysMade possible by a grant from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services; The Schusterman Family Foundation, ONE Gas, Inc.;The Grace & Franklin Bernsen Foundation; and The Herman Kaiser Foundation

MyMuseumMyMuseum is made possible through the generous support of: The American Electric Power Foundation; Bank of America; The Tulsa Foundation; The Don and Florence Sharp Charitable Foundation; and The Kerr Foundation, Inc.

MyMuseum MobileJunior League of Tulsa, Inc., The Charles and Marion Weber Foundation, and the Cuesta Foundation.

First FridaysGenerously supported by Bill Knight Lincoln.

Third ThursdaysThird Thursdays are presented by the Oklahoma Arts Council, the National Endowment for the Arts, and GableGotwals.

Student Touring ProgramPhilbrook is grateful to the Oklahoma Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts, and the William And Gretchen Kimball Fund for their support of the student touring program.

Transportation SupportPhilbrook is grateful to the William And Gretchen Kimball Fund for providing support for school tour transportation funds.

General Education SupportPhilbrook is grateful to the Sherman E. Smith Family Charitable Foundation, and the Oklahoma Arts Council for providing operating support for Philbrook educational programming.

‘Off the Wall’ Teen InitiativeGenerously supported by the Flint Family Foundation

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Family Studio SaturdaysFamily Studio Saturdays is a weekly drop-in program for families with children of all ages. Each month a new big idea is explored with both studio and gallery activities. » Included with Museum admission. Free for Philbrook Members.

Second SaturdaysFree admission on the second Saturday of every month. Family friendly art activities, scavenger hunts, tours, story time and more. » Free

Families Create Together. Every Saturday.

Kids 17 & under free every day!

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JULY Around this time, the summer annuals are coming into their own. Many of the annuals were grown in the Philbrook greenhouse from seed, cuttings, or plugs. Now is a good time to apply a preventative treatment for white grubs. In addition to the damage grubs do, their predators can tear up your lawn and garden trying to get them as well.

AUGUST Philbrook plants fall crops in the Secret Garden (herbs, veggies, etc.) and keeps up with watering, weeding, and deadheading (removing dead flower heads) to keep the plants performing at their best throughout the Gardens.

SEPTEMBER Fall-blooming perennials and annuals begin to bloom such as aster, Mexican bush sage, pineapple sage, and lion’s tail.

OCTOBER A good time to begin planting pansies—giving them time to root out before cold weather arrives. Because Philbrook plants bulbs in our pansy beds, we wait until the very end of the month and into November to begin planting. If your bulbs have had a cold treatment they can be planted now. We overseed areas of our lawn to have a lush, green grass through the winter. We watch and fertilize after it is established the weather closely for the first freeze, making sure we’ve gotten our cuttings and brought in tender plants beforehand. Fall is the perfect time to plant trees, shrubs, and perennials.

See you in the Gardens soon,–Sheila

In the Philbrook GardensSummer 2016Helpful Hints from Philbrook Garden Manager Sheila KanotzHere are a few things to keep in mind about our gardens and yours:

fall crops planted in the Secret Garden

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Power to the People

A few months ago, Philbrook embarked on its first-ever crowdsourced fundraising

campaign, using the popular platform Kickstarter to raise

$10,000 to update and revamp the beloved Philbrook Films on the

Lawn. The “Go BIG for Philbrook” campaign raised almost $11,000 with 157 different backers (some

as low at $1 and $5)—a true community effort.

In the weeks that followed, the work began. The new screen arrived, the

new frame was constructed, and installation began. We are ready!

Do not miss this season of classic films. Take part in the tradition.

JULY 29 How to Steal a Million

(1966)

JULY 8To Catch a Thief

(1955)

JULY 1It Happened One Night

(1934)

JULY 15Mary Poppins

(1964) (free for members)

JULY 22Cat Ballou

(1965)

Philbrook Films on the Lawn5 FILMS. 5 FRIDAYS IN JULY.

Join the summer tradition. Fridays in July. Bring a picnic or enjoy food trucks. Live music, activities, and more.$6/Member, $8/not-yet Member, Free for youth 17 and under

W E M A D E T H E S C R E E N

W E M A D E T H E S O U N D

F O R A T M O S P H E R E & S A F E T Yerecting the new screen

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Locations: Philbrook | Philbrook Downtown

Events & ProgramsPhilbrook Second SaturdaysVisit on the second Saturday of each month for family friendly art activities, scavenger hunts, tours, story time and more. » Free

n Big Idea: NatureSaturday, July 9, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

n Big Idea: SunlightSaturday, Aug. 13, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

n Big Idea: AnimalsSaturday, Sep. 10, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

n Big Idea: FashionSaturday, Oct. 8, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

Philbrook Homeschool Art Each homeschool session offers gallery tours led by qualified art educators, and in-studio art-making projects, as well as resources to guide parents through that week’s session into a month-long learning opportunity. Please arrive at 12:45 p.m. Begins promptly at 1 p.m.» $10 per class, Philbrook Members only

n Big Idea: Animals5–8 year olds: Wednesday, Sep. 7, 1–3 p.m.9–12 year olds: Wednesday, Sep. 21, 1–3 p.m.

n Big Idea: Fashion5–8 year olds: Wednesday, Oct. 5, 1–3 p.m.9–12 year olds: Wednesday, Oct. 19, 1–3 p.m.

Toursn Drop-in ToursDaily, 2 p.m. Tour Philbrook with the informative and friendly Philbrook Docents. » Included with Museum admission.

n Group ToursBy appointment, three week notice requiredTo schedule private or group tours call 918.748.5309. » Included with Museum admission.

Family Studio SaturdaysFamily Studio Saturdays is a weekly drop-in program for families with children of all ages. Each month a new big idea is explored through studio and gallery activities. » Included with Museum admission

n July: CommunicationSaturdays, July 2, 16, 23, 30Families will talk about ideas while practicing different forms of communication.

n August: Risk TakingSaturdays, Aug. 6, 20, 27Families will trust each other while trying something new.

n September: Body ThinkingSaturdays, Sep. 3, 17, 27Families will move their bodies while exploring thinking that happens inside and out.

n October: Imagination Saturdays, Oct. 1, 15, 22, 29Families will wonder about a variety of things and use their imaginations to fill in the gaps.

First Friday Art Crawln First Friday Art CrawlFirst Friday of each month, 6–9 p.m.Friday, July 1Friday, Aug. 5Friday, Sept. 2Friday, Oct. 7Experience the energy of the First Friday Art Crawl, engage with artwork in the galleries, and enjoy mingling in the social spaces. » Free

Performances & Screeningsn Tulsa Camerata: Neo/Classical Revisited Thursday, Sept. 22, 7–9:30 p.m.Tulsa Camerata opens its season with a trio of works that hearken back to music’s classical past, including works by Haydn, Nielsen and Rimsky-Korsakov.» Season subscriptions available. Individual tickets also available: $25 general admission; $5 students at the door.

n Arias & Art: The Pearl Fishers Sunday, Oct. 16, 1–2 p.m.Immerse yourself in art and opera. Tulsa Opera Studio Artists present selections from Georges Bizet’s The Pearl Fishers. After the Studio Artists’ performances, explore a related work of art from the Philbrook collection with Philbrook staff.» Included with Museum admission

Adult Art Programsn Art FocusThird Tuesday of each month, 10 a.m.–noonOn the third Tuesday of each month, individuals with early-stage Alzheimer’s disease and their caregivers engage the mind and imagination through hands-on art activities and looking at art. Presented in partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association Oklahoma Chapter. » Free

n Creative LivingSecond Wednesday of each month, 1 p.m.–3 p.m.Creative Living is an arts program for active boomer and senior adults. Every second Wednesday of each month, participants will visit Philbrook and work together alongside local Tulsa artists and Museum staff to creatively respond to artwork in the Philbrook galleries through hands-on art making and group conversation. Presented in partnership with LIFE Senior Services.» $10 per class

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Philbrook Third ThursdaysOn the third Thursday of each month, Philbrook highlights issues of arts and culture through guest speakers, hands-on projects, and community collaborations. Guests enjoy a cash bar, light bites, music, and more.

n 1929: A Year of Art Wonders in New Mexico Thursday, July 21, 5:30–8 p.m.Northern New Mexico was a hotbed of activity in 1929. Georgia O’Keeffe (drawn to arts patron Mabel Dodge Luhan), Ansel Adams, and Paul Strand, among many others, produced scores of extraordinary works during their time in Taos. Discover the convergence of art, literature, and creative minds with Lois Rudnick, professor emerita of American studies at the University of Massachusetts, Boston. » Included with Museum admission

n Wes Anderson Experience IIIThursday, Aug. 18, 7:30 p.m.It’s that time again! Celebrate the creative spirit of Wes Anderson with an evening of art and film, along with some fun and games. Celebrate the 20th anniversary of Bottle Rocket (1996). Come early for food trucks, activities, and live music. Stay for a screening on the Film Lawn. North garden gate opens at 7:30 p.m.; film begins at approximately 9 p.m. In the event of rain, the film will be screened in Patti Johnson Wilson Hall.» Included with Museum admission

n The Natural World of Winnie-the-PoohThursday, Sep. 15, 5:30–8 p.m.The magical setting for the Winnie-the-Pooh stories is a real place. The Hundred Acre Wood was inspired by Ashdown Forest in southeast England. Kathryn Aalto travels from England to Tulsa to discuss the real-life places that inspired A.A. Milne’s classic. » Included with Museum admission

n Art ElectionThursday, Oct. 20, 5:30–8 p.m.Take a break from the national election coverage to participate in the process creatively. Get on your soapbox. Canvas for your favorite art movement. Make pins and banners. Proclaim your arty preference. Make your mark and make it count. » Included with Museum admission

Happeningsn Films on the Lawn 2016Fridays in JulyJuly 1: It Happened One Night (1934)July 8: To Catch a Thief (1955)July 15: Mary Poppins (1964) (Free for Members!)July 22: Cat Ballou (1965)July 29: How to Steal a Million (1966)North garden gate opens at 7:30 p.m.; film begins at approximately 9 p.m.. To confirm weather, visit Philbrook.org or follow Philbrook on social media. » $6/Member, $8/not-yet Member

n Art RecessDoors open at Noon, Chat begins at 12:30 p.m.Wednesdays, July 27, Aug. 24, Sep. 28Each month, pick up lunch during Food Truck Wednesday on Guthrie Green and head over to Philbrook Downtown for virtual conversations with leading thinkers in contemporary art and culture. Details: Philbrook.org and social media . » Free

n A Place in the Sun: Up Close and PersonalThursday, July 28, 6–7 p.m.Look. Visit. Discover. Join Museum Educator Susan Green to ponder works of art in the special exhibition A Place in the Sun. » Included with Museum admission

n Hardman Distinguished Lecture Series: A Place in the SunSunday, Aug. 21, 2–3:30 p.m.Join distinguished Western Art scholars Peter H. Hassrick, Thomas Brent Smith, and Philbrook Chief Curator Catherine Whitney in a program devoted to the Taos artists Walter Ufer and E. Martin Hennings. » Included with Museum admission

n Philbrook 101: Fancy PantsThursday, Aug. 25, 2016, 5:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.» Philbrook Members at the $250+ level only

n True Grit: Facts and FictionsThursday, Sept. 29, 6–9 p.m.Discover truths and legends behind the iconic 1969 John Wayne film, True Grit. After the screening, experts discuss the making, impact, and significance of the film and its relationship to Charles Portis’ beloved novel. 5:30 p.m.—Mingling, music, & cash bar; 6 p.m.—Film ; 8:15 p.m.—DiscussionIn partnership with the Tulsa American Film Festival and Booksmart Tulsa. » Free

n Native Fashion Now Masters Society OpeningWednesday, Sept. 28, 2016, 6–8 p.m.» Free for Masters Society Members

n Native Fashion Now Member OpeningSaturday, Oct. 1, 2016, 6–8 p.m.» Free for Philbrook Members

Gallery TalksJoin Philbrook Curators and special guests for gallery talks on the Museum collections and special exhibitions.

n A Place in the Sun Thursday, June 30, 6–7 p.m.or Wednesday, July 13, Noon–1 p.m.» Included with Museum admission

n Animal Prints: A BestiaryWednesday, Aug. 10, Noon–1 p.m.» Included with Museum admission

n Art in Nature: Sculpture in the Philbrook GardensWednesday, Sep. 14, Noon–1 p.m.» Included with Museum admission

n Cady Wells: RuminationsThursday, Sept. 22, 6–7 p.m.» Included with Museum admission

n Guts and Glory: The Death of CatoWednesday, Oct. 12, Noon–1 p.m. » Included with Museum admission

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PHILBROOK: What inspired you to write this book?

KATHRYN AALTO: The book actually began nearly ten years ago when I moved to England with my husband and three children. How in the world would I raise my kids in a land that was so foreign and claustrophobic? I came across a book on walking in England, and before the jet lag wore off, we had clocked in around 20 miles on public footpaths. At the same time, I was also reading classic children’s literature aloud to my children to ground them in the big trans-Atlantic move. Amongst the books was A. A. Milne’s Winnie-the-Pooh stories. The Natural World of Winnie-the-Pooh originated from two simple questions: Is there a Hundred Acre Wood and can we walk there?

P: How much did the Winnie-the-Pooh books draw on real people and places?

KA: Christopher Robin was Daphne and A.A. Milne’s only child. Many of the stories in Winnie-the-Pooh and The House at Pooh Corner are inspired by Christopher Robin Milne’s explorations in the natural world around his home. The Hundred Acre Wood is the fictional name for the real Ashdown Forest and the Five Hundred Acre Wood, where he played in woods, streams, and

heathlands. Cotchford Farm, their home, is still there and beautifully preserved, and that’s where Milne watched his son play in an ancient walnut tree. That particular tree inspired the Winnie-the-Pooh stories.

P: What did you discover in your own wanderings in Ashdown Forest?

KA: Ashdown Forest is a fascinating, ancient place with a rich cultural history that shapes the landscape we see today. It’s what you call a “plagioclimax” landscape, meaning it is man-made and man-maintained. If forest rangers didn’t bring in nibblers (sheep, ponies, cows) and cut down trees, it would revert to woodland. Because it is now a coveted heathland attracting rare flora and fauna, it is highly protected.

P: What other children’s books inspired you as a child (or now as an adult)?

KA: I adore Kenneth Grahame’s The Wind in the Willows and my teenagers still enjoy me reading it aloud. As a child I was also inspired by classics my mother gave me to read, and those she read aloud, such as Little House on the Prairie and Charlotte’s Web. One of the great joys of parenting has been reading aloud and suggesting titles, new and old, for my kids to read as they grow up.

Garden historian, landscape designer, and

acclaimed author, Kathryn Aalto travels from England

to Tulsa this September for a can’t-miss Third Thursday

program. In anticipation of her talk, Kathryn answers

a few questions about her bestselling book, The

Natural World of Winnie-the-Pooh, and the real-life

landscape that inspired the setting of the beloved

children’s classic.

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1 Internationally acclaimed artist Gary Baseman (center, back row with hat) stopped by for a tour with Philbrook curators Christina E. Burke (far left) and Sienna Brown (far right).

2 The Philbrook Grand Wine Tasting presented by Polo Grill started off stormy and rainy but ended with a rainbow over the Museum. A great start to a record-breaking fundraiser.

3 Students from the Philbrook teen initiative The Collective and Phoenix Rising alternative school worked with artist Thomas

“Breeze” Marcus on a large-scale mural installed in the Lobeck-Taylor Lobby of Philbrook Downtown during the last weeks of Marcus’ exhibition, “Off The Wall.”

4 Participants getting creative in the Kress Gallery as part of Creative Living, an ongoing partnership between Philbrook and LIFE Senior Services.

At the MuseumRecent Philbrook Highlights

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Philbrook would like to thank all who were involved and participated in a remarkable record-breaking weekend. The 2016 Grand Wine Tasting experienced a sellout crowd of over 1,000 attendees and a sold-out live auction and dinner the following night. A special thanks to Co-chairs Shelly and Alan Armstrong who led the effort to raise over $3 million. Not only did they elevate the event, they also elevated the whole experience. Cheers!

2016 Co-chairs Alan & Shelly Armstrong

Above: 2018 Co-chairs Wendy & Gentner Drummond celebrate with Alan Armstrong (center) after he and wife, Shelly, raise record amount.

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Thank You 2016 Patrons

First Crush—$25,000Shelly & Alan ArmstrongBank of OklahomaBillie & Howard Barnett Blue Cross and Blue Shield of OklahomaMary & Jim Bush, Cinda & Mark Marra

and Pam & Terry CarterBryan Close Karen & Carlin ConnerKelly & Joe CraftWendy & Gentner DrummondPam & Lee Eslicker—D&L Oil Tools Robyn & Larry EwingJean & Randy FoutchThe Helmerich FoundationBarbara & Steve Heyman and Susannah & James Adelson—

Nadel and GussmanBonnie Klein Ben Latham and Rusty Richardson—GBR PropertiesMarilyn & Larry Lee—Ram Energy LLCEllen & Carlisle Mabrey III and Terry & John Mabrey—

Mabrey Bank Matrix Service CompanyNancy & Peter MeinigJulie & John NickelSandra & Robert NormanCindy & Bob PetersonLeigh & John ReavesSaint Francis Health SystemJana Shoulders & Bob Soza—Mariner Wealth

Advisors OklahomaJohn C. Smith—TMA SystemsPeggy & Charles Stephenson Jill & Robert ThomasSusan & Bill Thomas Vanessa & Scott ThompsonWilliamsMollie WillifordJohn Steele Zink FoundationDebbie Zinke

Jeroboam—$12,500Patty & Joe CappyGayle & Frank Eby and Sara & Jason McMahonL. Avery & Michael Krimbill Julie & Sanjay MeshriDonna & Eric Swank

Magnum Double—$5,000Marge & Rick ArmstrongBama CompaniesKrista & Charlie BendanaAllison & Trey BiggsKetrin & Ty BooneAnnie & Stephen BradySarah & Jeff BroermannCarol & Larry BumpIrene & Stan BurnsteinDrs. Patti & Brian Chalkin Sara & John CoonceConnie & Jeff CopeMollie & JW CraftAnn & Mark FarrowKayla & Scott Vaughn—GlobalHealthBetsy & Brian HendershotKrista & Robert HermanAlissa & JJ HurleyLise & Tim InmanJet Linx TulsaMarci & Stan Johnson Suzanne & Jim KnealeChristine & Scott LambertClaire & Phil LauingerRoxana & Robert LortonShana & Trase MahanCathy & Jim MooreNORDAMOxley Foundation Nikki & Frank RhoadesKathy & Chris ScaletRenee & Mark SheehanTamra & David SheehanMegan & Travis ShortStinnett & Associates Debra & Daron StreetStuart Family FoundationGeorgeanna & Roger ThomasCheryl Ulmer & Dr. Greg RatliffSusie & Don WellendorfWorld Travel ServiceNeely & William WynnMonica Williford & Steve BaylesRobert Zinke

Magnum Single—$2,500Norm AsbjornsonJoan & Tom Atkinson Robert DoengesGSR Fund—Gregory Rosenblum Lisa MogelnickiJim Weger

SponsorsBill Knight LincolnPolo Grill VisitTulsa

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The Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Foundation—$200,000*†

George Kaiser Family Foundatin—$60,000Ruth Nelson and Tom Murphy—$50,000*The Anne & Henry Zarrow Foundation—$50,000Shelly & Alan Armstrong—$30,000ONE Gas—$25,000*Susan & Bill Thomas—$25,000Michael Johnson—$15,000Gayle & Frank Eby—$10,000Frank Family Foundation—$10,000Marilyn & Larry Lee—$10,000Nancy & Peter Meinig—$10,000Gail & Rick Muncrief—$7,500Jack Allen, Jr.—$7,000Mary Ann & John Bumgarner—$5,000Pat Chernicky—$5,000Karen & Carlin Conner—$5,000Barbara & Arlo Dekraai—$5,000Megan Furman & Will Thomas—$5,000The George & Wanda Brown Foundation—$5,000*Barbara & Stephen Heyman—$5,000Hirtle, Callaghan and Co.—$5,000Suzanne & Jim Kneale—$5,000Teresa Knox & Ivan Acosta—$5,000Roxana & Robert Lorton—$5,000Darcey & Joe Moran—$5,000Julie & John Nickel—$5,000Sandra & Robert Norman—$5,000Elizabeth & Stephen Pirnat—$5,000Diane & E. Sanger—$5,000Laura & Keith Colgan—$4,000Jacqueline Ackermann & Michael Zinke—$2,500Norm Asbjornson—$2,500Joan & Tom Atkinson—$2,500Elizabeth & Robert Austin—$2,500Cathey & Michael Barkley—$2,500Billie & Howard Barnett—$2,500Kathy & Peter Boylan—$2,500Deborah & Lee Buddrus—$2,500Carol & Larry Bump—$2,500Doug Campbell—$2,500Patty & Joe Cappy—$2,500Pam & Lee Eslicker—$2,500Sheri & Vic Flegler—$2,500Betsy & Bryan Hendershot—$2,500Kimberly & Joe Hodges—$2,500Greg Holt—$2,500*Susan & Paul Kempe—$2,500Ellen & Carlisle Mabrey—$2,500Marcia & Cameron MacLeod—$2,500Sara & Jason McMahon—$2,500Lynn Pritchard—$2,500

Chad Renfro—$2,500Lauren & Dave Sherry—$2,500Kim & Dave Stewart—$2,500Stuart Family Foundation—$2,500*Vanessa & Scott Thompson—$2,500Suzanne & William Warren—$2,500Susie & Don Wellendorf—$2,500Charlotte & Wade Edmundson—$2,500Diana & Jim Benien—$1,500Nan & Steven Bertone—$1,000Sheryl Chinowth & Lee Cohen—$1,000Patty & Tom Costner—$1,000Rozann & Bill Knight—$1,000Carol & Paul Lackey—$1,000Caron & Shawn Lawhorn—$1,000Shana & Trase Mahan—$1,000Sharon & Chip McElroy—$1,000Megan & Travis Short—$1,000Stanfield and O’Dell, PC—$1,000Dana & Charlie Stephenson—$1,000Debra & Daron Street—$1,000Ryan Tanner & Jay Krottinger—$1,000Natalie & Mark Allen—$500Jo Ann & Chris Armstrong—$500Theresa Collins—$500Fulton and Susie Collins Foundation—$500Cathy & James Gates—$500Bill Hatcher—$500Tricia Milford-Hoyt & Ray Hoyt—$500Beth & Ben Latham—$500*Mary & Mike Luttrell—$500Rita Singer—$500Meredith & Kelly Summers—$500Cathy & Todd Taylor—$500Marci & Jason Turner—$500Nils Venge—$500Victoria Watts—$500Mary & Vince Westbrook—$500Casey Cooper—$300*Eva Bertran—$250Robert LaFortune—$250Diane & Byron Shen—$250Nancy Van Doren & Blake Loveless—$200Leah Marshall—$200*Mary Pringle—$200Barbara & Hal Allen—$100*Hillary Parkhurst—$100Melinda & Joel Stinnett—$100Megan & Don Zetik—$100

*Second Saturday supporter† matching gift donor

The Creative Opportunity Fund

began with the generosity of The Anne and Henry

Zarrow Foundation. This leadership gift

continues to spur additional funds

among those who attend the Philbrook

Wine Experience Vintner & Dinner

Auction and those who forgo their seat

at the table but realize the resounding impact

of every donation.

This year, in addition to their $100,000

donation, the Charles and Lynn

Schusterman Family Foundation matched

gifts of $2,500 or less to raise a record-

setting $ 596,800 to benefit Philbrook

educational programs.

Thank You Creative Opportunity Fund Donors

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Philbrook DowntownMaximum seating capacity 70Maximum reception capacity 200Located in the heart of the Brady District and overlooking the Guthrie Green, Philbrook Downtown offers a contemporary and fresh look for your holiday event. The lobby features an industrial and dramatic staircase and the upper landing is adjacent to the gallery featuring a number of the museum’s Native American/Adkins Collection. It is suitable for receptions or an intimate dinner space.

For availability, membership requirements and rental opportunities at both Philbrook locations, contact the Events Coordinator, 918.748.5355 or 5399. For more, visit philbrook.org.

L U N C H , S U N D A Y B R U N C H & S P E C I A L E V E N T S

Located in Philbrook, lower level 2727 S. Rockford Rd.

Tulsa, OK 74114Reservations: 918.748.5367

H lidayR E N T A L SHost your special event at either Philbrook location.

Book now. Celebrate later.

Chad Renfro—$2,500Lauren & Dave Sherry—$2,500Kim & Dave Stewart—$2,500Stuart Family Foundation—$2,500*Vanessa & Scott Thompson—$2,500Suzanne & William Warren—$2,500Susie & Don Wellendorf—$2,500Charlotte & Wade Edmundson—$2,500Diana & Jim Benien—$1,500Nan & Steven Bertone—$1,000Sheryl Chinowth & Lee Cohen—$1,000Patty & Tom Costner—$1,000Rozann & Bill Knight—$1,000Carol & Paul Lackey—$1,000Caron & Shawn Lawhorn—$1,000Shana & Trase Mahan—$1,000Sharon & Chip McElroy—$1,000Megan & Travis Short—$1,000Stanfield and O’Dell, PC—$1,000Dana & Charlie Stephenson—$1,000Debra & Daron Street—$1,000Ryan Tanner & Jay Krottinger—$1,000Natalie & Mark Allen—$500Jo Ann & Chris Armstrong—$500Theresa Collins—$500Fulton and Susie Collins Foundation—$500Cathy & James Gates—$500Bill Hatcher—$500Tricia Milford-Hoyt & Ray Hoyt—$500Beth & Ben Latham—$500*Mary & Mike Luttrell—$500Rita Singer—$500Meredith & Kelly Summers—$500Cathy & Todd Taylor—$500Marci & Jason Turner—$500Nils Venge—$500Victoria Watts—$500Mary & Vince Westbrook—$500Casey Cooper—$300*Eva Bertran—$250Robert LaFortune—$250Diane & Byron Shen—$250Nancy Van Doren & Blake Loveless—$200Leah Marshall—$200*Mary Pringle—$200Barbara & Hal Allen—$100*Hillary Parkhurst—$100Melinda & Joel Stinnett—$100Megan & Don Zetik—$100

*Second Saturday supporter† matching gift donor

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A Bestiary: Prints by Elisabeth Frink and Rudy PozzattiJuly 3, 2016–October 23, 2016Philbrook

t h e t e r m “ b e s t i a r y ” usually refers to a collection of descriptions or images of animals, although in its broadest sense, a bestiary can be an unexpected or eye-catching grouping of any type of object. This exhibition is just such a group-ing—it brings together lithographs from Philbrook’s permanent collection made by two artists for different projects.

Elisabeth Frink, an English sculptor and printmaker, often took animals as her subjects. Her prints present each animal against a blank background, giving them an iconic or symbolic pres-ence. She often repeated these animals in her sculptures, and the delicately tex-tured forms of her printed creatures seem to echo the rough, heavily worked surfaces of her sculptures in plaster or bronze.

Rudy Pozzatti is an American print-maker who has treated many subjects over the course of his career, in both independent prints and illustrations for books. In 1964 he produced new illustra-tions for a very traditional bestiary—an 11th-century book originally written in Latin titled Bishop Theobald’s Bestiary of Twelve Animals (Physiologus Theo-baldi Episcopi de Naturis Duodecim Animalium). For the new edition, the Latin verses were translated into Eng-lish, and Pozzatti supplied ten woodcuts and twelve lithographs, several of which

are presented in this exhibition. Like Frink’s animals, Pozzatti’s occupy the full sheet with their powerful forms. The accompanying texts describe the animals in imaginative and sometimes fanciful detail, and also give the crea-tures symbolic spiritual interpretations, in keeping with the medieval author’s Christian beliefs.

Above:Elizabeth Frink

Bear, 1970Lithograph

Gift of Mrs. Barbara T. Herpin

Opposite:Otto Duecker

The Help #4 (Roberta), 1987Oil on board with buttonsGift of Peter Allan Childs

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“I am thrilled not only to return to my hometown, but also to join the amazing Philbrook staff at such an exciting juncture in its institutional history.”

What’s Up Downtownt h e n a n c y e . and Peter C. Meinig Gallery at Philbrook Downtown, a space dedicated to modern and contemporary art, recently underwent a reinstallation overseen by Philbrook Curator Dr. Sienna Brown.

Periodic rethinking and changing of permanent collection galleries provides opportunities to showcase new acquisi-tions, reveal hidden gems, and create new art historical narratives for visitors. In the current installation, diverse approaches to abstraction and the tension between three-dimensional space and flatness are overarching themes.

Favorites like the large-format pho-tograph by Thomas Ruff and sculpture by Leonardo Drew are now shown with pieces new to the gallery by Mark Fox, Edward Ruscha, and Kim Beck, to name a few.

A shaped canvas by Oklahoma artist Bob Barker returns to view after many years in storage. And a life-size work by acclaimed Tulsa-based artist Otto Duecker greets guests in the Loebeck-Taylor Lobby.

Visit soon. See the modern and con-temporary collection like never before.

Meet Rachel Keith p h i l b r o o k i s p l e a s e d to announce the addition of native Tulsan Rachel Keith as Director of Collections and Exhibitions.

Rachel comes to Philbrook after 11 years at the Kemper Art Museum at Washington University in St. Louis, where she directed the collections, exhibitions, and facilities, overseeing the planning and execution of more than 100 special exhibitions and spearheading a major conservation initiative resulting in over $150,000 in major grants. In 2008, Keith curated the acclaimed exhibition The Barbizon School and the Nature of Landscape.

Prior to 2005, Keith worked on the exhibition From Audubon to the Armory Show: American Prints and Drawings, 1820–1913, as well as others in the Department of Prints, Drawings, and Photographs at the Saint Louis Art Museum, served as curator of a private collection of American Impressionist paintings and sculpture, taught art history, and managed fundraising campaigns for the Houston Symphony and The Cleveland Orchestra.

She earned her MA in art history from Washington University in St.

Louis and BA in art history from the University of Texas at Austin.

“I am thrilled not only to return to my hometown, but also to join the amazing Philbrook staff at such an exciting juncture in its institutional

history,” says Rachel. “I share the Museum’s commitment to serving and engaging our diverse community, offering compelling exhibitions of national significanc, and preserving the cultural legacy that generations of Tulsans have created.”

Rachel Keith, Director of

Collections and Exhibitions

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And the Winner is Philbrook!Your Museum is cleaning up this year, winning a wide variety of awards and accolades from city, state, and regional groups for programs, design, exhibitions, and more.

A-List AwardsTulsaPeople Magazine

• Best Museum• Wedding or Event Venue• Hands-on Art Studio• Summer Day Camp• Adult Education

Family Favorites (TulsaKids Magazine)• Cultural Spot/Museum

Best of Tulsa (The Tulsa Voice)• Best Museum• Best Place to Learn Something New

Graphex 47 (Art Directors Club of Tulsa)• Catalog—Collective Future• Invitation— Essence of Things • Portraits—MIX 2015 (mention)• Epigrams (mention)• Booklet—Modern Times exhibition

Redbud Awards (Oklahoma Travel Industry Association)

• Outstanding Temporary Exhibition (In Living Color: Andy Warhol and Contemporary Printmaking)

ADDY Awards–Oklahoma(American Advertising Federation)

• Campaign—All Star Summer• Campaign—Andy Warhol and

Contemporary Printmaking• Exhibition: Andy Warhol and

Contemporary Printmaking• Invitation—Philbrook Edge fundraiser• Exhibition Graphics—The Art of Ceremony• Printed Newsletter—Philbrook Magazine

for Members• Installation—Masterworks of American

Modernism

S H O P P H I L B R O O K

Philbrook Members receive a 10% discount. 918.748.5304 museumshop@philbrook.orgAll proceeds benefit Museum operations and education programming.

KEEP A LIFETIME’S

WORTH OF

KNOWLEDGE IN

YOUR POCKET.

Epigrams: Quotes & Quips from Philbrook Founder Waite Phillips

2016 ADDY

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Member Events

Locations: Philbrook | Philbrook Downtown

July–October n n Take a TourPhilbrook: Daily Docent Tours, 2 p.m. » Free for Philbrook Members

n Films on the Lawn 2016Friday, July 15: Mary Poppins (1964) North garden gate opens at 7:30 p.m.; film begins at approximately 9 p.m. In the event of rain, the films will be cancelled. To confirm weather, visit Philbrook.org or follow Philbrook on social media. » Free for Philbrook Members

n Philbrook 101: Fancy PantsThursday, Aug. 25, 2016, 5:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.» Philbrook Members at the $250+ level only

n Native Fashion Now Masters Society OpeningWednesday, Sep. 28, 2016, 6–8 p.m.» Free for Masters Society Members

n Native Fashion Now Member OpeningSaturday, Oct. 1, 2016, 6–8 p.m.» Free for Masters Society Members

n Philbrook 101: Murder and MayhemThursday, Oct. 27, 2016, 5:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.» Philbrook Members at the $250+ level only

Coming Soon

Native Fashion NowOct. 2, 2016–Jan. 8, 2017 Philbrook

Visitors are invited to explore the rich and surprising realm of contemporary Native fashion. The exhibition begins with the collaborations of Cherokee designer Lloyd Kiva New and Hopi jeweler Charles Loloma in the 1960s and ’70s, which set the stage for work being created by Native artists today. From the sleek black-and-white designs of Virgil Ortiz to the outrageous beaded boots by Jamie Okuma, Native artists are inspired by the past but making pieces for the here and now. The exhibition is organized by the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem, MA.

Celebrity, Fashion, and the Forgotten Man: Lusha Nelson’s Photographs of 1930s AmericaFeb. 5–May 7, 2017 Philbrook

Lusha Nelson (American, b. Latvia, 1907–1938) was a promising young staff photographer who worked for Condé Nast Publications from 1932–1938 and ran in prominent photography circles with the likes of Edward Steichen and Alfred Stieglitz. Best-remembered for striking, modern portraits of American celebrities and elegant fashion photography,

Nelson also pursued documentary photography before his untimely death in 1938. This exhibition celebrates Philbrook’s recent acquisition of thousands of photographs from the artist’s estate and the rediscovery of this little-known talent in this first-ever, one-person exhibition.

Above:Orlando DugiDesert Heat-2 Cape and dress from “Desert Heat” Collection, 2012Photo: Nate Francis/Unék PhotographyHair and Makeup: Dina DeVoreModel: Mona Bear

Below:Lusha Nelson Jesse Owens, 1935 Gelatin silver print Published in Vanity Fair, Sept. 1935 Museum purchase

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Exhibition Series Sponsors*2015–2017

Supporting Sponsor The Mary K. Chapman Foundation

Underwriting SponsorsRalph & Frances McGill FoundationNancy and Peter MeinigSherman E. Smith Family Charitable Foundation

Contributing SponsorsThe George & Wanda Brown FoundationC. W. Titus FoundationD&L Oil Tools, Pam and Lee EslickerHelmerich TrustBarbara and Stephen HeymanHerman G Kaiser FoundationMatrix Service CompanyPhilbrook Contemporary Consortium

SponsorsBarbara and Hal AllenArgonaut Private EquityBarnett Family FoundationIrene and Stan BurnsteinFulton and Susie Collins FoundationMargo and Kent Dunbar Beth and Ben LathamHolbrook Lawson and Rick HolderMabrey BankThe Mervin Bovaird FoundationOklahoma Arts CouncilGreg Ratliff and Cheryl UlmerSam J. and Nona M. Rhoades FoundationSemGroupJill and Robert ThomasSusan and William ThomasThe Walton Family FoundationKathleen P. Westby FoundationMollie Williford

*At time of printing

The Philbrook Mission

Philbrook strives to be an essential and exceptional participant in the cultural, educational, and economic life of a growing and diverse constituency. Defined by a unique combination of tradition and innovation, our collections, historic structures, programs, and exhibitions are dedicated to inspiring the broadest possible public engagement, access, and service.